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UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’

At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.

Al Jazeera

School security guard sentenced to one year imprisonment for s3xually abusing 10-year-old pupil in Abia

A 30-year-old school security guard attached to Radiant Glory Academy, Umuichichi, Aba, Abia State, Chidiebere Kalu has be

Aug 6, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera

business

FG unveils Tinubu Light Initiative to power one million small businesses

The Federal Government has unveiled the Tinubu Light Initiative, a programme designed to provide affordable renewable energy solutions to one million micro, small, and medium enter

Nairametrics

Israel strikes south Lebanon after two soldiers killed by explosion

Lebanese authorities says one person was killed in the strikes, which came after the first Israeli military fatalities in Lebanon in more than a month.

BBC World

Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked

SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.

BBC World

Mexican social media influencer shot de@d while livestreaming

A popular Mexican influencer has been shot de@d while doing a live stream on social media outside a restaurant in Sin

Aug 6, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing

The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

BBC World

Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig

The Bundesliga Young Player of the Season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.

Al Jazeera

Movie director, Dimbo Atiya, passes on

Movie director Dimbo Atiya has passed on. His demise was announced on social media by actor, Mofe Duncan.

Linda Ikeji

Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after alleged racist posts resurface

Miss North Carolina USA has been stripped of her beauty pageant title just over a month after her victory as a s

Aug 6, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

Al Jazeera

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

BBC World

Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.

Al Jazeera

government

FG, Lagos State Strengthen Partnership on Flood Resilience, Water Sector Reforms and Sanitation

The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the areas of flood resilience, sustainable water resources

Aug 6, 20264 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

Singer, Rudeboy's management distances singer from ongoing feud between Peter and Jude Okoye

The management of singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy,

Linda Ikeji

Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime

Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.