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âTinubu practices Muslim-Christian ticket with First Lady in the other roomâ â Kwankwaso replies Sheikh Jingir

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said President Bola

Aug 12, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Dramatic video shows moment baby is rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia (video)

Dramatic video shows the moment a 6-month-old baby was rescued from the rubble of an apartment building in the c

Linda Ikeji

Taiwan’s Foxconn reports 35 percent rise in profit on AI demand

World's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.

Al Jazeera

Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine

Russia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.

Al Jazeera

Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.

BBC World

Trump says his decoy plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change

The swap, which happened after the NATO summit on July 8, wasn’t disclosed until this week.

Al Jazeera

Court sentences man to 13 years imprisonment and 20 lashes for r@ping his neighbour's 10-year-old daughter in Minna (video)

A man identified as Aliyu Bala has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment and 20 strokes of the cane for r@ping his neigh

Aug 12, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Israeli government accused of complicity as settlers demolish Jericho homes

Israeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.

Al Jazeera

Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss

Continuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.

Al Jazeera

business

NICON, Nigeria Re fighting a lost battle against NAICOM, source says

NICON Insurance Limited and Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation are fighting a “lost battle” in their dispute with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) over the recently conclude

Nairametrics

politics

Flight Disruptions: Air Peace Vs Aviation Workers’ Unions — What Really Happened? | SaharaTV Morning Show | 12th August, 2026

Sahara Reporters

Cristiano Ronaldo announces marriage to Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football's most famous current player wed his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez after a decade together.

Al Jazeera

technology

Nigeria’s central bank opens regulatory sandbox to virtual asset firms

The sandbox marks Nigeria’s latest move to regulate the virtual asset industry. The CBN will now oversee virtual assets used for payments, including stablecoins, payment, settlemen

Aug 12, 20264 min read

TechCabal

Nigerian student m8rdered over fake Rolex debt in UK

A Nigerian student, Khaleed Oladipo, was fatally st@bbed in the heart during an attack over a debt linked to a fake Rolex

Aug 12, 20264 min read

Linda Ikeji

Model Brooks Nader goes topless in front of entire family, including dad, during Italian getaway (photos)

Brooks Nader exposed her upper body while vacationing with her family, including her parents. The model/TV star,

Linda Ikeji

NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over Falconsâ World Cup qualification setback

The Nigeria Football Federation has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians following the Super Falc

Aug 12, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

NCAA plans RFID baggage tracking across Nigerian airports

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) plans to introduce RFID baggage tracking across Nigerian airports to allow air passengers to monitor their checked luggage in real time