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entertainment

FG pauses foreign scholarships as it redirects funds locally

The Federal Government is reviewing its foreign scholarship and bilateral education arrangements as part of

Aug 27, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

entertainment

EFCC offers 5% reward for leads on stolen assets abroad

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has offered whistleblowers between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent of

Aug 27, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

entertainment

NFF President Gusau and other board members resign

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, and several other board members have reportedly resigned amid mounting press

Aug 27, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods

At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.

BBC World

Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolition

As new school year begins, children in West Bank's Masafer Yatta face threat that their schools may not remain standing.

Al Jazeera

business

Nigeria’s foreign reserves cross $53 billion, hit highest level since 2009

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have risen above $53 billion for the first time in more than 17 years, reaching $53.11 billion as of August 24, 2026. The post Nigeria’s foreign

Nairametrics

general

Deteriorating Soils Threatening Global Food Supplies As UN Warns Of Erosion

Other threats, the UN said include loss of the organic matter in soil (known as soil organic carbon), nutrient mismanagement, depleted soil biodiversity, salt build-up, pollution a

Aug 27, 20263 min read

Channels Television

Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy

Altalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.

Al Jazeera

technology

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Pick n Pay, pick n scroll

In today's edition: Ventures Platform closes $84m fund || Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi wants the country to join global cyber-police || Pick n Pay is making grocery

Aug 27, 20269 min read

TechCabal

sports

Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Liverpool Host Spurs As Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United Know Opponents

Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties, Sky Sports reports. Sp

Complete Sports

Czech pair Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win US Open mixed doubles

Duo secure first Grand Slam trophy as a team after defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli of Italy.

Al Jazeera

sports

U-20 WWC: Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues

Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following visa issues involving captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Fa

Complete Sports

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Over 160 dead; 1,400 missing; rescue continues

Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.

Al Jazeera

France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match

Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.

Al Jazeera

sports

Itauma Million Times Better Than Joshua, Fury –British Boxing Legend

British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has declared that rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is a million times better than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Hamed stated in a