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politics

Gavi commits $500 million to vaccinate Nigeria’s next generation

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has committed more than $500 million to support Nigeria’s immunisation programme over the next five years. The post Gavi commits $500 million to vaccina

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sports

Former Champions League Title Winners Contact Arsenal Over Nwaneri

AC Milan have opened discussions with Arsenal over the availability of highly rated attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, as the Serie A giants assess the possibility of signing the

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world

FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push

Asian Football Confederation says FIFA future must be 'shaped through proper consultation' after World Cup plan fallout.

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Al Jazeera

business

South Africa plans new $30 travel permit fee for visitors

South Africa is proposing a new ZAR 500 ($30) processing fee for travellers applying for its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), as the country continues expanding its digital b

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business

Africa’s exports jump 14%, trail only Asia in global trade growth

Africa’s merchandise exports increased by 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, recording the second-highest regional growth after Asia, according to the World Trade Organ

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business

Nigerian equities market adds N11.11 trillion in July as banking stocks power recovery

The Nigerian equities market delivered a strong performance in July 2026, adding approximately N11.11 trillion to investors' wealth as sustained buying interest in banking and othe

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sports

Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer To French Club Le Havre

French Ligue 1 club Le Havre have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Josh Maja on a free transfer, reports Completesports.com. Maja joins Le Havre after opting against exten

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sports

WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate —Zambia Star Kundananji

Copper Queens of Zambia star Rachael Kundananji has said today’s (Saturday) clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons will determine the fate of both teams in this year’s Women’s African

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sports

Fae Leaves Role As Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach

The Côte d’Ivoire Federation have confirmed that Emerse Faé will leave his position as head coach upon the expiry of his contract on July 31, ESPN reports. Faé, who took over the I

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sports

Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika

Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge for the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Transfer expert Fabrizio Roman

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world

Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge

Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.

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BBC World

world

Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Al Jazeera

world

US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool

The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn.

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Al Jazeera

sports

Sheffield United Turn Down Sassuolo Bid For Seriki

Sheffield United has rejected a transfer bid from Serie A club Sassuolo for right-back Femi Seriki. According to Sky Sports News, the rejected proposal consisted of an initial €1 m

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sports

24 Hours With A Governor That Loves Dancing And Football! — Odegbami

It is not every one that is gifted the opportunity of spending an entire 24 hours (without an agenda) in the company of the Governor of a State in Nigeria. It is a rare privilege.

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world

Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned

Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.

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Al Jazeera

sports

Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To Sell World Cup Stake

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped the controversial plans to sell private equity stakes in the World Cup and commercial assets following intense backlash, including seve

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