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Five Palestinians killed in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.

Al Jazeera

Etex Group Appoints Peju Adebajo as Managing Director for Nigerite and Emenite Limited

The Etex Group has announced the appointment of Peju Adebajo as the Managing Director of Nigerite Limited and Emenite Limited, marking a new chapter in the leadership of both organ

Nairametrics

Police arrest 5 over fake bank alerts, recover suspected counterfeit foreign currencies in Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested five suspects over alleged fraud involving fake bank transfer alerts and recove

Jul 21, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist and actress d!es at age 35

A former Miss Universe Jamaica contestant has did, the organization announced on Instagram. LaToya Malcolm, 35,

Jul 21, 20262 min read

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sports

Dutch Model Calls Out Super Eagles Star Over Alleged Assault, Domestic Neglect

Dutch model and influencer Jelicia Westhoff accused Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye of physical assault, routine infidelity, and child neglect. The sudden development unfolded

Complete Sports

sports

Why Super Falcons Can Successfully Defend WAFCON Title —Nwadike

Former Nigeria international Rita Nwadike has backed the Super Falcons to retain their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at this year’s tournament in Morocco. Nwadike, who was

Complete Sports

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan kept behind bars after appearing in court

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain behind bars after appeari

Jul 21, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Woman diÂ£s after receiving anti-aging injection at Bronx clinic, unlicensed doctor arrested

A 27-year-old woman did after getting an anti-aging injection at a holistic wellness center in the Bronx and the unli

Jul 21, 20263 min read

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Top 10 bank apps in Nigeria by downloads in July 2026

In this analysis, Nairametrics examines the most downloaded Nigerian banking apps using publicly available Google Play Store data, offering a snapshot of the platforms attracting t

Nairametrics

How lightning k!lled six children from same family in Adamawa community

Family members have narrated how a lightning k!lled six children from the same family and injured four others in Dadiri-T

Jul 21, 20266 min read

Linda Ikeji

Two firefighters collapse while battling fire at Lagos residential building

Two firefighters collapsed while battling a fire raging on the top floor of a three-storey residential building in th

Jul 21, 20262 min read

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emPLE Nigeria Unveils 5-Year Plan to Join Nigeria’s Top Five Insurers

emPLE Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-term growth ambition in line with the insurance industry’s recapitalisation exercise under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NI

Nairametrics

NGX investors gain N1.76 trillion on buying interest across key sectors

The Nigerian equities market opened the week on a bullish note on Monday, July 20, 2026, with the market capitalisation climbing to N158.81 trillion, adding approximately N1.76 tri

Nairametrics

Flutterwave’s Fidelis Chiwara advocates stronger ecosystem collaboration at AT50 Market Open

Fidelis Chiwara, Global Expansions and Payment Partnerships Lead for Southern Africa at Flutterwave, joined business leaders and investors at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

Nairametrics

Between actress Ese Eriata and an online fashion police

Actress Ese Eriata clapped back at an online fashion police who criticised her for he

Linda Ikeji

EFCC clears Immigration boss Kemi Nandap from ongoing visa fraud investigations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, of any involvement in its ongoing vis

Nairametrics

Missing Benue boy found safe in Gombe, NSCDC in search of his family

A 12-year-old boy from Benue State was found safe in Gombe State after he went missing and he is currently under the