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Man commits su!cide after allegedly def!ling his 15-year-old housemaid

A 46-year-old man has committed suicide after allegedly def!ling his 15-year-old housemaid in Zambia. The decea

Jul 27, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

FAAN orders probe into viral video of Delta airport officials manually searching lady's bag and confiscating her tins of milk and sardines

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a formal investigation into

Jul 27, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut

The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

BBC World

Argentine leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

Javier Milei spoke at a campaign rally for right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is running against Lula.

BBC World

WAFCON 2026: Teams, Groups, Fixtures, Final Date & Where to Watch

WAFCON 2026 is underway in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August, featuring 16 teams for the first time in the tournament's history. Nigeria enter as defending champions, with matches

Jul 27, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

Spain star Dani Olmo calls out Argentina coach for âlyingâ after World Cup final brawl

Spain star Dani Olmo has accused the Argentina coach who he claimed punched him after Spain's World Cup fi

Jul 27, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

Linkage Assurance beats NAICOM deadline with N16.2 billion capital raise

Linkage Assurance Plc has successfully completed a N16.2 billion Rights Issue to meet the National Insurance Commission's (NAICOM) minimum capital requirement ahead of the July 31,

Nairametrics

business

Trust, speed, and inclusion will shape the future of payments

The future of payments might be closer than we think. Ten years ago, opening a bank account on your phone, getting instant payments... The post Trust, speed, and inclusion will sha

Nairametrics

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

BBC World

Terrorists k!ll 30, including women and children in fresh Southern Kaduna attack

At least 30 people have been confirmed d3ad following a fresh attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area

Linda Ikeji

Davido tackles MC Oluomo for kicking against Osun state govt's ban on NURTW operations in the state

Singer Davido has slammed NURTW chairman, MC Oluomo, who over the weekend, kicked a

Linda Ikeji

Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film

Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.

BBC World

technology

Airtel Money Kenya chief exits months before planned London listing

Her departure comes weeks after Airtel Kenya appointed a new managing director and days after Safaricom announced the exit of its top financial services executive.

Jul 27, 20263 min read

TechCabal

Ex-convict, three others sentenced to d3ath for kidnapping and m8rder in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced four persons to d3ath by hanging for kidnapping and m8rderin

Linda Ikeji

Sam Altman says AI has entered ‘singularity’: Should we be worried?

The 'singularity' refers to the point at which AI outpaces human intelligence and becomes difficult to control.

Al Jazeera

World PR Day 2026: Inside GLG Communications’ Glamorous PR Power List Soirée & Awards

As the world marked World PR Day 2026, Nigeria’s communications industry gathered in Lagos for the 5th annual PR Power List Soirée & Awards, hosted by renowned public rel

Jul 27, 20265 min read

BellaNaija

FIFA’s Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate

FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.