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Naira rebounds to N1,358.25/$ as reserves climb above $52 billion
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Naira rebounds to N1,358.25/$ as reserves climb above $52 billion

The naira strengthened by N5.75 against the US dollar over the week, closing at N1,358.25/$ at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday, according to Central Bank of N

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

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Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation
world

Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation

Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.

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Al Jazeera

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
entertainment

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione has admitted in federal court to shooting UnitedHealthcare Chief Execu

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Linda Ikeji

Musician Shallipopi joins recent call-outs against Dapper Music over alleged unpaid money
entertainment

Musician Shallipopi joins recent call-outs against Dapper Music over alleged unpaid money

Nigerian musician Shallipopi has joined the growing number of

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Linda Ikeji

Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m
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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m

Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.

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Al Jazeera

CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US
world

CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US

Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker's median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines.

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Al Jazeera

Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
world

Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

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BBC World

U.S. mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos
business

U.S. mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos

Lagos – The United States Consulate General in Lagos is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Consul General, Mr. Brandon Hudspeth. The post U.S. mission welcomes new Consul G

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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
world

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Pastor, Air Force and Navy personnel arrested as police uncover plot to kidnap Anglican bishops’ wives in Plateau
entertainment

Pastor, Air Force and Navy personnel arrested as police uncover plot to kidnap Anglican bishops’ wives in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspects in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap

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Linda Ikeji

France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s
entertainment

France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s

Frances top constitutional authority has struck down a bill that sought to prohibit children under the age of 15 fr

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Linda Ikeji

British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19
world

British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19

Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.

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Al Jazeera

If ‘Tinubu Bola Adekunle’ and ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ are the same person let the evidence establish it.” —Atiku files suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification from 2027 election over alleged certificate discrepa
entertainment

If ‘Tinubu Bola Adekunle’ and ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ are the same person let the evidence establish it.” —Atiku files suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification from 2027 election over alleged certificate discrepa

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, August 14, per

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Linda Ikeji

Warren: Joshua, Fury Yet To Agree On Venue For Big Bout
sports

Warren: Joshua, Fury Yet To Agree On Venue For Big Bout

British boxing promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must agree on a venue for their targeted November heavyweight fight, warning that the bout cou

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Complete Sports

US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard
world

US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard

Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

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BBC World

What is Antigravity and why does it matter?
technology

What is Antigravity and why does it matter?

Google Antigravity explained: what the agentic development platform is, how AI agents work, and why it matters for the future of coding.

Aug 14, 20267 min read
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TechCabal

ESUT lecturers declare two-week strike
entertainment

ESUT lecturers declare two-week strike

Academic staff at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), on Friday, August 14, decla

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Linda Ikeji

Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
world

Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers

Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.

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BBC World

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