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US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity
world

US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity

Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Latest News

Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?
world

Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?

Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Investors chase CBN’s 20% OMO yield with N4.93 trillion bids
business

Investors chase CBN’s 20% OMO yield with N4.93 trillion bids

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held an OMO auction on Thursday, August 13, 2026, attracting N4.93 trillion in total subscriptions against a combined N600 billion on offer, split

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

Arsenal plot sensational Victor Osimhen move after Vinicius Jr snub
entertainment

Arsenal plot sensational Victor Osimhen move after Vinicius Jr snub

Arsenal are considering a late move for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as they continue to explore attacking options

Aug 14, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

American missionary pilot abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity
entertainment

American missionary pilot abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot held captive in Niger for over nine months, has been relea

Aug 14, 20263 min read
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Linda Ikeji

The Selar row shows how Nigeria plans to tax its creator economy
technology

The Selar row shows how Nigeria plans to tax its creator economy

Nigerian creators may lose 5% of their income to tax if the government decides an ebook sale is a royalty. Here's why it matters.

Aug 14, 202610 min read
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TechCabal

'I was fed up' — Jose Mourinho reveals factors behind leaving Real Madrid in the past
entertainment

'I was fed up' — Jose Mourinho reveals factors behind leaving Real Madrid in the past

Real Madrid manager Jos Mourinho has opened up on squad mentality issues that contributed to his exit from

Aug 14, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

U.S. names Brandon Hudspeth as new consul general in Lagos
business

U.S. names Brandon Hudspeth as new consul general in Lagos

Brandon Hudspeth has been appointed the new U.S. Consul General in Lagos, returning to Nigeria where he previously served as the Consulate’s Political-Economic Section Chief. The p

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Nairametrics

VitalSwap CEO Akinsola Jegede on how CBN’s Form Q impacts fintechs
startups

VitalSwap CEO Akinsola Jegede on how CBN’s Form Q impacts fintechs

VitalSwap founder Akinsola Jegede breaks down the Central Bank of Nigeria's Form Q requirements, what they mean for cross-border transactions, and how fintechs must adapt.

Aug 14, 20265 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
world

Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross

BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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BBC World

"I did not create myself" Slim man with protruding b00bs asks people to stop bodyshaming him
entertainment

"I did not create myself" Slim man with protruding b00bs asks people to stop bodyshaming him

A slim man who has prominent breasts like a woman has spoken out agaist bodyshaming. The man went topless to sho

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Senator Ogba: Why I’m Vying For NFF First Vice President Position
sports

Senator Ogba: Why I’m Vying For NFF First Vice President Position

Senator Obinna Ogba, a retired referee and current Chairman of Abakaliki FC, a second-tier Nigerian domestic league side, has revealed his determination to contest for the position

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Electric vehicles and debt deals drive $224 million surge in July 2026
technology

Electric vehicles and debt deals drive $224 million surge in July 2026

The second half of 2026 has started, bringing the total funding raised by African startups to $1.66 billion so far this year. Between January and June, startups raised $1.44 billio

Aug 14, 20265 min read
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TechCabal

Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18
world

Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18

Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Osun election must be free, fair - President Tinubu charges INEC ahead of Saturday poll
entertainment

Osun election must be free, fair - President Tinubu charges INEC ahead of Saturday poll

President Tinubu has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, tran

Aug 14, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Israeli PM Netanyahu calls UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’
world

Israeli PM Netanyahu calls UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’

The Israeli PM's remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK's Labour government.

Aug 14, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Inside August Meeting 2026: How Amstel Malta Honoured Igbo Heritage and Created Meaningful Impact in Enugu
entertainment

Inside August Meeting 2026: How Amstel Malta Honoured Igbo Heritage and Created Meaningful Impact in Enugu

The 2026 August Meeting in Enugu State unfolded in grand style on August 8, with Amstel Malta joining thousands of women in celebrating a longstanding tradition of culture, communi

Aug 14, 20263 min read
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BellaNaija

Nigerians are betting millions on the Osun State election — and the majority are backing Adeleke
business

Nigerians are betting millions on the Osun State election — and the majority are backing Adeleke

Nigerians are betting millions on the Osun State election — and the majority are backing Adeleke The post Nigerians are betting millions on the Osun State election — and the majori

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Nairametrics

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