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Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

The 28-year-old admits to shooting Brian Thompson in federal court but still faces separate state charges.

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New Zealand Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

New Zealand Football (NZF) has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA President ahead of the 2027 Congress. NZF also demanded a fully indep

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Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence

Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.

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PTAD disburses N3.8 billion arrears to 30,356 pensioners under Defined Benefit Scheme

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has disbursed N3,817,568,592.80 in pension arrears to 30,356 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. The post PTAD disburses N

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Transworld brokers sale of Nigerian pharma firm by 84-year-old founder

A fully licensed Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturing company has changed ownership after its 84-year-old founder sold a majority stake to a group of young Nigerian entrepreneurs,

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Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino

Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.

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Gunmen abduct 14 passengers in Benue

Gunmen have abducted 14 passengers travelling along the OtukpoAdoka road in Benue State. The incident occurred on Thu

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Community Shield: Arteta Backs Maresca To Succeed At Man City

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Enzo Maresca to do an “unbelievable job” after replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager. Premier League champions Arsenal

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2027 WWC Playoffs: Banyana Coach Savours Tough Victory Over Super Falcons

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has expressed her delight after South Africa’s victory over the Super Falcons of Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA W

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‘The party of the Cubans’: How Republicans courted a key South Florida vote

Polls suggest Cuban American voters in Florida remain largely Republican, despite frustration over immigration.

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CBN FX sales surge to $953 million in March after January slump

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded total foreign exchange sales of $953.41 million in March 2026, the highest monthly level since April 2025. The post CBN FX sales surge to

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Seyi Vibez continues to drag Dapper Music amid alleged â¦1bn missing funds

Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has continued to take shots at Dapper Music amid the ongoing controversy over alleged

Linda Ikeji

Ahmed al-Sharaa: A New Vision for Syria

An exclusive interview with the man who became president of Syria in 2025 about his vision for his country’s future.

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Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.

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Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan

Visit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.

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Agusto & Co withdraws Geregu Power’s rating after N40.09 billion bond default

Agusto & Co has withdrawn the “A-” credit rating assigned to Geregu Power Plc and its N40.09 billion Series 1 Senior Unsecured Bond, after the company defaulted on its schedul

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âThere is nothing in this world that would make me go for a DNA test on children I already love - Nigerian man says

A Nigerian man has sparked a debate on social media after sharing his take on paternity fraud. In a video making the

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