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Yoruba leaders from diverse socio-political and advocacy groups have launched Yoruba Parapo, a unified platform for consultation, collective action, and addressing regional challenges including insecurity, economic uncertainty, and...
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The International Bar Association honours Nigerian lawyer Yusuf Nurudeen with its Pro Bono Award for advancing access to justice. Nurudeen dedicates the recognition to 141 volunteer lawyers across 18 states supporting the Foundation for...
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NNPC extends its N66-per-litre petrol discount to mobile app users, potentially forgoing N4.62bn in revenue as the promotion runs through October 31, 2026.
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A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crash in Ondo State claimed 25 lives, including a newly engaged couple traveling to their introduction rites, leaving families devastated and fighting to recover their loved ones' remains.
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US regulators have fined American Express $350 million after uncovering critical gaps in its anti-money laundering systems, potentially missing $13 billion in suspicious transactions over a decade.
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Zelenskiy condemns US response after Russian strikes kill 78 and injure 215 across Ukraine in two days, urging stronger military aid and Starlink access.
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OpenAI suspends ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian and Iranian influence operations, uncovering fake journalist profiles and covert networks that used AI to spread propaganda worldwide.
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Prince Harry reveals he fell into depression in 2019 after stepping back from royal duties, linking the struggle to royal uncertainty and the emotional toll of losing his mother, Princess Diana.
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Thieves stole 30,000 premium Italian wine bottles worth €5 million from a Tuscan winery, disabling security and loading two trucks. The heist at Marchesi Antinori highlights growing concerns over wine supply chain security.
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Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, a South African jurist, wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong advocacy on international law and human dignity. Reactions span global leaders, rights groups, and political backlash.
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, 2026, prompting structural damage, aftershocks, and international support while authorities report no fatalities and activate emergency protocols.
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NNPC extends its N66-per-litre petrol discount to mobile app users, potentially forgoing N4.62bn in revenue as the promotion runs through October 31, 2026.
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Vatar Inc.'s Lagos Life browser game hit 4.3 million users and $500,000 in angel funding at a $10M valuation within days of launch, blending Lagos culture with gamified progression to attract investors and players.
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Donald Trump has named conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, continuing his tradition of loyalist appointments. The move signals a focus on direct voter engagement through conservative media...
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China has expanded export permit requirements for 18 drug-making chemicals to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, intensifying enforcement ahead of a high-stakes Xi-Trump meeting at the White House.
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Alibaba announces its most powerful AI chip to date, the Zhenwu V900, while expanding data center plans and eyeing trillion-parameter models as China accelerates its push for AI independence.
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Microsoft and Coinbase collaborate with police to dismantle EvilTokens, an AI-powered phishing-as-a-service operation that stole over $1.1 million from businesses worldwide.
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The Federal Reserve's latest rate hike sharpens the divide between a surging AI investment cycle and a housing market crushed by unaffordable mortgages, highlighting a 2-speed U.S. economy.
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Taiwan's Taiex index climbed to a record intraday high Tuesday, driven by strong semiconductor gains and AI-fueled investor optimism across the region.
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Former President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to an energy truce with Russia, citing Moscow's loss of diesel control, while U.S. diesel prices surge to record highs.
