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Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?

Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.

Al Jazeera

Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia

A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

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technology

How to watch Made by Google 2026: Time, channel, and what to expect

Made by Google 2026 goes live today, and you can catch the whole event from wherever you are.

Aug 12, 20264 min read

TechCabal

Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.

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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant who specialises in moving women from Borno IDP camp into bush to "meet" with terrorists

Troops of 25 Military Intelligence Regiment, in conjunction with hybrid forces, have arrested a 51-year-old man suspected

Linda Ikeji

Man laments as "wife material" he met on Facebook and liked disappears after he sent her money to cook for him

A man is calling out a woman who promised to cook for him after they met on Facebook only for her to disappear after

Linda Ikeji

Fleeing kidnappers abandon female victim in Plateau

Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 47-year-old woman, Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapp

Linda Ikeji

‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War

A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.

Al Jazeera

business

NDPC probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank over alleged unauthorised student bank accounts

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank, and technology company Hackerbella Ltd over allegations that

Nairametrics

"86 days to Bar finals" - Law School student writes in video a day before she d!ed after falling from Lagos campus hostel rooftop

A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly falling from the rooftop

Aug 12, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Woman shares outfit she wore to work that led to her being asked to cover up with jacket

A woman has revealed that she was asked to cover up with a jacket when she arrived at work in a sleeveless dress.&nbs

Linda Ikeji

politics

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu’s Alleged Coup Plot Detainees Kept In Unhealthy Facility, Court-Martial President Admits, Seeks Greater Access For Lawyers, Families

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu’s Alleged Coup Plot Detainees Kept In Unhealthy Facility, Court-Martial President Admits, Seeks Greater Access For Lawyers, Families He said the court had already

Sahara Reporters

startups

CBN opens applications for second regulatory sandbox cohort

The CBN has opened applications for the second cohort of its regulatory sandbox, with a focus on stablecoins, open banking, and fraud prevention.

Aug 12, 20262 min read

Benjamin Dada

Osun Police summon APC senator, Fadahunsi over âk!ll Accordâ comment

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his alleged comment directing supporters of

Linda Ikeji

More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire

Al Jazeera

Pogba suffers new injury setback with Monaco future now in doubt

Former France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.

Al Jazeera

Nigerian man reunited with family in US after being missing for 10 years

A Nigerian man, Phillip Elobuike, has been successfully reunited with his family after being missing for a decade, thanks t

Aug 12, 20262 min read