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Iran: The Making of a War

From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s Gift Eno Ndah Finishes as Third Runner-Up at Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland

Nigeria's Gift Eno Ndah finished as Third Runner-Up at Miss Supranational 2026 in Poland on 31 July, competing against 66 contestants from around the world. The post Nigeria’

Aug 1, 20263 min read

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sports

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia

Defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria Nigeria will be aiming to revive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C

Complete Sports

One k!lled as Enugu police rescue kidnap victims

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued a k!dnapped woman, neutralized one suspected k!dnapper, and la

Linda Ikeji

Infantino’s World Cup crisis: UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA leadership

UEFA, who were the strongest opponents of FIFA's plan, slam the Gianni Infantino-led governing body despite standdown.

Al Jazeera

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

BBC World

South African Ambassador to Nigeria dismisses reports of Ayra Starr's visa denial

The South African government has dismissed claims that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were denied v

Aug 1, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership

The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

BBC World

Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks

Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.

Al Jazeera

Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers

Behind Tunisia’s enforced calm, anger is growing over repression, economic decline and collapsing public services.

Al Jazeera

We told him the economy is not helping the poor but he did not agree with us - Cardinal Onaiyekan reveals details of Catholic Bishops' meeting with Tinubu

The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said President Tinubu made it quite

Aug 1, 20264 min read

Linda Ikeji

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino accepts defeat as he scraps controversial plot to sell stakes in the World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup after widespread backlash, in

Aug 1, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings.

Al Jazeera

business

Nigerian stocks set for profit-taking in August, Dangote Refinery in spotlight

Nigeria's stocks enter August with the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) hovering around 247,000 index points, approaching record highs. The post Nigerian stocks set for profit-taking in A

Nairametrics

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, 89, wows guests as he jumps off podium at an event (video)

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stunned guests at a book launch on Friday, July 31, when he jumped off the podium.&

Linda Ikeji

Mother of deceased man speaks out after daughter-in-law accuses father-in-law of seizing matrimonial home (video)

The mother of the late Ahmed has broken her silence following viral allegations made by her daughter-in-law, Tosin Omolola

Aug 1, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

Berger Paints profit jumps 27% despite rising operating costs

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc has released its H1 financial statement, reporting a pre-tax profit of N1.20 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The post Berger Paints profit