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Federal Ministry of Information

Knife attacker st@bs woman 'at the altar' during mass in church

A knife attacker has st@bbed a woman during mass at a church in Ireland. According to the I

Jul 21, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

technology

SASSA August 2026 payment dates: Full schedule, grant amounts and SRD

The payment dates are based on the official 2026/27 grant payment calendar published by the Department of Social Development and approved by the National Treasury.

Jul 21, 20267 min read

TechCabal

technology

What you should know about the Infinix HOT 70 Pro

The new phone brings 5G, a faster chipset, and a screen that changes color depending on the temperature.

Jul 21, 20266 min read

TechCabal

Club Brugge Place €10m Price Tag On Onyedika

Club Brugge are demanding €10 million for Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Completesports.com reports. Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt submitted an offer for the Niger

Complete Sports

Depressed, exhausted, burnt out but I won't give up" - Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina reacts as South African court sets August 19 for ruling on her deportation

Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina has expressed frustration after her deportation case was postponed to Aug

Jul 21, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

world

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.

BBC World

government

NEPC To Strengthen Benue’s Non-oil Export Sector Through Strategic Interventions

FIC Report (Benue State) – The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Benue State’s non-oil export sector through strat

Jul 21, 20264 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

business

Cost of cooking pot of jollof rice rises over 400% across Nigeria

Cost of cooking a pot of jollof rice has risen by more than 400% in every region of Nigeria over the last 10 years. The post Cost of cooking pot of jollof rice rises over 400% acro

Nairametrics

Commonwealth Games 2026: Ashe’s BFTAA Open Win Ignites Team Nigeria’s Gold Medal Ambition In Men’s 4x100m Relay

Barely two days before the start of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s sprint contingent received another major boost as Favour Ashe delivered an impressive

Complete Sports

Top 5 Highest-Ranked Nations That Missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a record 48 teams, but some of football’s biggest nations still failed to qualify. Italy headlines the list after missing a third consecutive

Complete Sports

Major Highlights From the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was nothing short of cinema. The tournament gave us everything: pure football, conspiracies, dramas, records, halftime performances and many more. When a li

Jul 21, 20263 min read

BellaNaija

Cristiano Ronaldo likes journalist's claim FIFA is 'one of the most corrupt institutions on the planet'

Cristiano Ronaldo has ignited fresh controversy on social media after liking a post by a journ

Jul 21, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

NGX ranks Africa’s second-best stock market with 47.4% H1 return

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index outperformed most of its African peers at mid-2026, posting a 47.43% return as of June 30, 2026. The post NGX ranks Africa’s secon

Nairametrics

Arsenal To Bid Again For Guimaraes

Arsenal are set to make another bid for Newcastle United Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaeraes. The Gunners have already seen bids of £55m and £65m knocked back, though neither were o

Complete Sports

Abandoned baby rescued in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has rescued an infant who was abandoned behind Zinari Hotel in Birnin Kebbi. Director of

Linda Ikeji

Relationship counsellor Chidinma Praise announces cancellation of her planned wedding

A relationship counsellor announced that her engagement and planned wedding have been cancelled. Counselor Chidi