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Israeli strikes continue almost daily in Gaza despite a ceasefire, killing over 1,400 Palestinians and stalling reconstruction. The deaths of Fida al-Toutah and others highlight the fragile, deadly reality on the ground.
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Following the Igbokoda air crash, Minister Festus Keyamo and Air Marshal Aneke pledge stronger civil-military aviation safety standards and joint probes.
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Africa officially launches the independent Africa Credit Ratings Agency (AfCRA) to challenge global rating bias and lower borrowing costs for nations.
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Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma commends security agencies for the safe release of 20 abducted NYSC members following a coordinated operation along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.
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A Yiaga Africa survey reveals 84% of Nigerians intend to vote in the 2027 general elections, though fear of violence, low INEC trust and vote buying may hinder turnout.
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At least 28 people, including five children, died after Russian missile strikes hit residential areas across Ukraine, officials say.
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale ends tonight, delivering steep discounts on OLED TVs, MacBooks, and AirPods. Here are the top deals still available before midnight.
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Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård’s romantic comedy Wicker receives a single-night 4DX experience on October 28, adding motion seats and environmental effects to its unusual love story.
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October Prime Day 2026 ends at midnight. Save up to 53% on TVs, headphones, Apple gear and more with our guide to the final hours of the sale.
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Africa officially launches the independent Africa Credit Ratings Agency (AfCRA) to challenge global rating bias and lower borrowing costs for nations.
Entertainment
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2026 sale ends tonight, delivering steep discounts on OLED TVs, MacBooks, and AirPods. Here are the top deals still available before midnight.
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NMDPRA proposes 138 competition regulations targeting price-fixing, infrastructure access, and market dominance in Nigeria's midstream and downstream petroleum sector.
Business
CBN reduces MPR to 23% in a surprise recalibration, aiming to lower borrowing costs while maintaining price stability as inflation moderates and external reserves strengthen.
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Petrol depot prices across Nigeria fell significantly this week, raising expectations of pump price reductions. Here's what the latest price shifts mean for drivers and the broader economy.
Business
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, marking a major milestone in defence modernisation and strengthening Nigeria's aerial combat capabilities through enhanced US defence cooperation.
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Nigerian stocks closed at a record high Wednesday, with the All-Share Index surpassing 251,000 points and total market valuation crossing N163 trillion on sustained banking and consumer goods strength.
Politics
Nigeria and the European Union intensify migration cooperation, focusing on concluding the long-pending Re-Admission Agreement and expanding legal pathways for Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad.
