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Navy deactivates two illegal refining sites in Rivers, recovers 34,000 litres of diesel

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated two illegal refining sites in Rivers State and recovered approximately 34,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel. The post Navy deactiva

Nairametrics

Nepal flood victims fear more bodies are buried under mud

Residents in Dhading, Nepal devastated by flooding say they believe more bodies remain buried beneath thick mud.

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politics

Borno Commissioner Threatens Opponents: ‘Follow Us And Enjoy Honey, Refuse And Be Flogged’

Borno Commissioner Threatens Opponents: ‘Follow Us And Enjoy Honey, Refuse And Be Flogged’ The remarks have raised concerns over the language used by a serving government official,

Sahara Reporters

Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend perfect start under Xabi Alonso

Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.

Al Jazeera

At least seven dead and 23 missing after boat capsizes off northern Cyprus

Videos show rescue after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, with officials reporting several dead.

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Chelsea Edge Brighton In Seven-Goal Thriller To Extend Alonso’s Perfect Start

Alonso has already breathed new life into Chelsea's attack, with nine goals in their first three games, but questions remain about a creaky defence that has been breached four time

Aug 30, 20264 min read

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sports

England-Born Nigerian Defender Ogunneye Joins Arsenal From Man United

Arsenal have signed England-born Nigerian young defender Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United, completesports.com reports. “We’re pleased to announce the signing of talente

Complete Sports

Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?

The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.

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Flood: Several Passengers, Vehicles Stranded Along Limankara-Gwoza Road In Borno

Passengers stranded for two days on the way to Mubi told Channels Television that hundreds were left without food and essential supplies. The post Flood: Several Passengers, Vehicl

Aug 30, 20262 min read

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NABTEB sets deadline for 2026 November/December exam registration

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has set September 10, 2026, as the deadline for registration for its November/December certificate examinations. The

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At Least Six Die In Ferry Capsize Off Northern Cyprus

The cause of the capsize was not immediately known. The vessel, carrying 267 people, overturned shortly after leaving port. The post At Least Six Die In Ferry Capsize Off Northern

Aug 30, 20263 min read

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entertainment

Three shot d3ad as bandits abduct traditional title holder in Kano

Three people have been k!lled, five others injured and the Sarkin Noma, Alhaji Yusuf Chiromawa, abducted by gunmen who att

Aug 30, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Gombe Revenue Agency Arrests Two Suspected Illegal Tax Collectors Using POS Terminals

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were issuing receipts bearing the name of Jigawa State while collecting revenue within Gombe State. The post Gombe Revenue Age

Aug 30, 20262 min read

Channels Television

Meet 10 female executives shaping Nigeria’s telecoms industry in 2026

From technology and enterprise services to finance, marketing, customer experience and corporate governance, these executives are helping shape the next phase of Nigeria’s telecomm

Nairametrics

How does your name taste? The strange science of synaesthesia

Experiencing names as tastes - a form of synaesthesia - reveals how differently people perceive the same world.

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Lagos, Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA move to tackle illegal space encroachment

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Informal Space Management Authority (LASISMA) and the Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has moved to tackle