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      <title>Barcelona agree €76.5m deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City</title>
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      <description>Barcelona has reached a €76.5m deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri. Get the full details on this major transfer.

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      <title>EPL: Any team ‘ld miss him, Maresca hails Ballon d’Or winner Rodri</title>
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      <description>Man City manager Enzo Maresca praises Ballon d&amp;#8217;Or winner Rodri, acknowledging his importance while stressing team performance over individual absence.

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      <description>The Nigeria Governors&amp;#8217; Forum congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, citing his strides and the electorate&amp;#8217;s confidence. Lear

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      <title>EFL latest: Birmingham and Cardiff interested in midfielders</title>
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      <description>Recent strikes in Russia and Ukraine have killed 19 civilians, marking the highest death toll since 2022. Both nations escalate long-range attacks.

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      <description>Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, said he is not concerned about the possibility of being treated as a “spare tyre” if he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, win the 2027 election. Kwankwaso stated this on Sunday in Abuja durin</description>
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      <description>Five people have been confirmed dead following two separate building collapses in Kano State on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The incidents occurred at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The agency’s Public Relatio</description>
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      <description>According to him, Adeleke’s personality and connection with the people were wrongly viewed through the lens of
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      <title>National security: Building sustainable peace through Nigeria’s national peace framework, By Chido Onumah</title>
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      <description>If effectively implemented, the National Peace Framework can become more than another government policy. It can provide the architecture for a new approach to national security — one in which government retains responsibility, communities acquire greater agency, institutions work from a common frame</description>
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      <title>Senegal’s Saint-Louis Regatta keeps centuries of tradition alive</title>
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      <description>Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, for the annual regatta.</description>
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      <title>Osun poll: ADC candidate congratulates Adeleke, says democracy has prevailed</title>
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      <description>ADC candidate Najeem Salaam congratulates Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the Osun election, stating that democracy has prevailed.

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      <title>Rivers: Rainbow Coalition’s Reconciliation Committee Meets Fubara, Agrees On Modalities For Peace</title>
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      <description>The Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition has disclosed that none of its  members, no matter their past political disagreements, would be victimised or discriminated against in the current moves to achieve peace and full restoration of the political family. The coalition, founded and led</description>
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      <title>I support Tinubu because he is Yoruba, not over any agreement</title>
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      <description>By Efe Onodjae Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not based on any agreement reached with the Federal Government, but partly because the President is a Yoruba man. Adeleke stated this in his live interview on Sunday Politics, while explainin</description>
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      <description>A man has been arrested in Kogi for setting his wife ablaze after a domestic dispute over burnt clothes. The victim is receiving treatment.

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      <description>Iraq’s Integrity Commission seized of millions in cash and jewelry said to be linked to corruption charges.</description>
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      <description>Yiaga Africa, however, said the consistency of the results should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the entire electoral process, particularly amid reports of vote buying and voter inducement.
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      <title>Civil Service Awards Expose Compliance Gap Across Ministries, Says Walson-Jack</title>
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      <description>The Federal Civil Service’s 2026 Rewards and Recognition exercise has exposed what the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described as a disturbing failure by many Ministries to comply with the process for identifying and rewarding outstanding workers. W</description>
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      <title>Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan</title>
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      <description>The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what it described as the relatively seamless conduct of the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, particularly the absence of major technical glitches in most locations and the re</description>
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      <title>Unity Games To Strengthen Peace, Bond Among Ethnic Groups Says Olu of Warri</title>
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      <description>The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, has said the newly inaugurated Warri Unity Games were conceived to foster stronger unity, peace and mutual understanding among the diverse ethnic nationalities in Warri and Delta State. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Warri Unity Games held at</description>
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      <title>Lessons from Osun election must inform our preparations for 2027 — INEC</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the Osun state governorship election is a milestone that must shape the commission’s planning for the 2027 general election.
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      <title>Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island</title>
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      <description>About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.</description>
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      <title>2027: Operation Show Of Force Begins In Nasarawa Ahead 2027 Political Campaigns</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The Nasarawa State Police Command said it has perfected arrangement to commence Operation Show of Force ahead of August 19 commencement of political campaign across the state. In a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ranham Nansel on Sunday,</description>
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      <title>FCT: Wike Signs 26,272 C-Of-Os Under Tinubu, Surpassing 13-Year Total</title>
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      <description>The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has produced and signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, representing 17,575 more than the 8,697 certificates produced and signed between 2010 and 2023. The figure, according to the FCT Administra</description>
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      <title>Insecurity: Omu-Aran Military Base brings relief, Kwara South Elders tell Tinubu</title>
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      <description>By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara South APC Elders Caucus has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of an army battalion in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the development as a timely intervention that has brought relief to resid</description>
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      <title>Google’s (GOOGL) Latest AI Model Arrives Amid A Bigger Balancing Act</title>
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      <title>Attack On Ukum: Terrorists Can’t Takeover Benue Lands – Alia</title>
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      <description>Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the prompt response by security agencies in the suspected armed herdsmen terror attack on Ukum Local Government Area. Governor Alia said terrorists masquerading as herdsmen in the early hours of Sunday invaded and attacked the people of Mbaterem in</description>
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      <title>Kamsy evicted from BBNaija House</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>PM News</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The development left Kamsy visibly emotional, with reports and footage from the house showing her crying after Gerard ended their relationship. The episode became one of the more talked-about moments of her stay in Biggie's house.</description>
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      <title>Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke on re-election, says democracy has won</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, calling it a victory for democracy and the peop

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      <title>Anambra police to monitor checkpoints, patrols from control room</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>By Vincent Ujumadu Awka — The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has introduced a strategic monitoring mechanism through the command’s operational control rooms to supervise police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state. The initiative follo</description>
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      <title>Kebbi Gov Picks Ibrahim Augie As Running Mate For 2027</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has selected Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, following the decision to replace the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge</description>
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      <title>Osun Guber: Adeleke Victory May Not Resolve Accord Party’s Leadership – Imumolen</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof Chris Imumolen said the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in last Saturday&amp;#8217;s Osun State governorship election will not resolve the party&amp;#8217;s leadership tussle. Imumolen is challenging Maxwell Mgbudem claim of the leadership of the par</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Leadership</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The All Progressives Congress(APC) has said it is studying the results of the just-concluded Osun State governorship election before deciding on its next line of action. The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, following the declaration o</description>
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      <title>Davido’s father is my adviser — Ademola Adeleke</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>By Efe Onodjae Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described his elder brother, Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian music star Davido, as a father figure and trusted adviser whose counsel has helped shape his decisions. Adeleke made the remarks during an interview on Sunday Politics, where he</description>
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      <title>JUST IN: Rodri Set To Join Barcelona From Man City</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:41:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>TVC News</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano giving the deal his trademark “Here We Go” confirmation. Romano reported on X that the agreement is in place for the former Ballon d’Or winner to move to Barcelona after Ma</description>
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      <title>‘Most governors seeking re-election in 2027 will be disappointed’ – Kwankwaso</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, has warned governors hoping to use electoral manipulation and state government structures to secure re-election in 2027 that they may be disappointed. Kwankwaso made the comment on&amp;#160;Sunday&amp;#160;in Abuja</description>
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      <title>Kebbi gov replaces deputy, picks new running mate for 2027</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has replaced his deputy, Senator Umar Tafida, with Alhaji Ibrahim Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship elec

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      <title>Zacch Adedeji’s arithmetic, By Joshua Ocheja</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Premium Times</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>&amp;#8230;there is no economic or development theory that is superior to the balance sheet. The reality of the balance sheet is the moment where underlying assets, actual liabilities, cash flows, and debt obligations are assessed at their true net realisable value. This translates to the fiscal health</description>
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      <title>Tambuwal hails Adeleke’s victory as triumph for democracy</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Tambuwal said Adeleke’s victory was not just a personal achievement but also a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State. In a messag</description>
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      <title>Nigeria targets sugar self-sufficiency with $1 billion pipeline, N10 billion fund</title>
      <link>https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/16/nigeria-targets-sugar-self-sufficiency-with-1-billion-pipeline-n10-billion-fund/</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Nairametrics</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has intensified efforts to achieve sugar self-sufficiency in Nigeria, leveraging a $1 billion investment partnership and a N10 billion project acceleration fund to boost local production and reduce dependence on imports.
The post Nigeria targets sugar se</description>
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      <title>Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>BBC Sport Football</dc:creator>
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      <description>Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?</description>
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      <title>Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City</title>
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      <dc:creator>BBC Sport Football</dc:creator>
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      <description>Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.</description>
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      <title>NNPC/Shell Vision First Outreach Makes Mark In Badagry</title>
      <link>https://newtelegraphng.com/nnpc-shell-vision-first-outreach-makes-mark-in-badagry/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nnpc-shell-vision-first-outreach-makes-mark-in-badagry</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>New Telegraph</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Nearly 3,000 people in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State benefitted from the latest edition of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) which held there last week. This was c</description>
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      <title>Osun election: ADC’s Najeem Salaam congratulates Adeleke, urges respect for people’s mandate</title>
      <link>https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/osun-election-adcs-najeem-salaam-congratulates-adeleke-urges-respect-for-peoples-mandate/</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, Dr Najeem Salaam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the decision of the electorate must be respected by all political actors. Salaam, in a cong</description>
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      <title>‘We want to win everything’: Ødegaard warns Arsenal rivals</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>BusinessDay</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has warned the club’s Premier League rivals that the champions are targeting more trophies after opening
read more &amp;#8216;We want to win everything&amp;#8217;: Ødegaard warns Arsenal rivals</description>
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      <title>FG moves to repurpose over 4,000 abandoned mine pits for economic projects</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Tribune</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The Federal Government (FG) has begun moves to transform more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits in Plateau State into 
The post FG moves to repurpose over 4,000 abandoned mine pits for economic projects appeared first on Tribune Online.</description>
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      <title>Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The country is due to hold national polls in just under a year, with President William Ruto seeking a second term.
The post Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally appeared first on Vanguard News.</description>
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      <title>BBNaija season 11: Kamsy becomes third housemate to be evicted</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Kamsy has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show. She became the third contestant to be evicted from the ongoing season 11 &amp;#8216;Show Ya Sef&amp;#8217; edition. Kamsy was evicted during the eviction night show on Sunday, August 16, 2026. DAILY POST reports that Kamsy&amp;#8217;s name</description>
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      <title>Osun: Donald Duke congratulates Adeleke, voters, INEC</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>The Sun</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Says poll a litmus test for 2027, urges opposition to unite against APC &amp;#160; Former Governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the</description>
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      <title>Pony.ai (PONY) and Uber (UBER) Team Up For A Bigger Bet</title>
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      <title>Scotland names Belgium’s Pocognoli as new manager</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Sebastien Pocognoli, former Monaco coach, has been named Scotland&amp;#8217;s new manager, replacing Steve Clarke. He will lead the team into the UEFA Nations League

Read More: https://punchng.com/scotland-names-belgiums-pocognoli-as-new-manager/</description>
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      <title>Police arrest man for allegedly setting wife ablaze</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>PM News</dc:creator>
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      <description>“The suspect subsequently threatened her, fetched petrol from his motorcycle and proceeded to set her ablaze,” she said.</description>
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      <title>Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.</description>
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      <title>‎BBNaija S11: Kamsy Becomes 3rd Housemate To Be Evicted</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Leadership</dc:creator>
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      <description>&amp;#160; ‎Housemate Kamsy has become the third housemate to be evicted in the eleventh edition of Big Brother Naija. ‎The Show Ya Sef edition has already had Martins And Mercedes leave the Big Brother House. ‎The show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the gift decorator and suprise expert as the hou</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that the 2026-27 season could be his final year as a professional footballer, bringing closer the end of one of the most remarkable careers in the history of the sport. The 41-year-old Portugal captain made the revelation in an interview with Vogue, saying he wants to le</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
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      <description>Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has said the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State shows that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, can be defeated in the 2027 presidential election if Nigerian youths unite like the</description>
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      <title>Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
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      <description>Whether Maresca is the right choice to succeed the 55-year-old is a question that will hang over City throughout the season.
The post Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola appeared first on Vanguard News.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Sky Sports Football</dc:creator>
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      <description>The United States successfully defended the men's title at the flag football world championships on Sunday but lost the women's title to Canada, while Mexico's women and Canada's men earned qualification spots for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.</description>
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      <title>Just One Eviction Tonight! Kamsy Uzoma Leaves BBNaija Season 11</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>BBNaija Season 11 housemate Kamsy Uzoma has been evicted from Big Brother’s house, leaving twenty-one housemates remaining in the competition after a single exit from sixteen nominees.
The post Just One Eviction Tonight! Kamsy Uzoma Leaves BBNaija Season 11 appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing</description>
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      <title>Stablecoins could reshape Africa’s cross-border payments, but integration is key</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Nairametrics</dc:creator>
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      <description>For much of the past decade, discussion around stablecoins have been dominated by cryptocurrency speculation. Increasingly, however, stablecoins are emerging as practical financial infrastructure for moving money across borders, managing liquidity and improving payment efficiency. The real opportuni</description>
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      <title>Four workers, 14-year-old student killed in Kano building collapse</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Punch</dc:creator>
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      <description>Tragedy strikes Kano as two building collapses claim five lives, including a 14-year-old student, and injure ten others. Investigations into the Kano build

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      <title>Police arrest man for allegedly setting wife ablaze</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic disagreement in Lokoja. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on&amp;#160;Sunday&amp;#160;by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat. Accor</description>
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      <title>Yiaga Africa commends Osun voters’ resilience, seeks BVAS improvement</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>— Calls for stronger security, action against vote buying By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Election observation organisation, Yiaga Africa, has commended voters in Osun State for their resilience during the governorship election held on Saturday. The organisation also praised residents who not only partici</description>
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      <title>Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.</description>
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      <description>[Zambia Conference Of Catholic Bishops] Lusaka -- Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and people of goodwill. Peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!</description>
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      <title>Investing in reform as tonic for deepening post-2027 federal bureaucracy capability</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Tribune</dc:creator>
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      <description>In this piece, I am interested in distilling the consequences, in economic and governance terms, of what investing in public service institutional reform would mean for the Nigerian government, going forward.
The post Investing in reform as tonic for deepening post-2027 federal bureaucracy capabilit</description>
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      <title>Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruption</title>
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      <description>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.</description>
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      <title>Benin–Onitsha Road Woes Predate Tinubu – FG</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>The Whistler</dc:creator>
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      <description>The Federal Government has defended its handling of the Benin–Onitsha road, saying the deteriorating condition of the corridor predates the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and that an existing concession agreement constrains its intervention. The government also rejected claims that the South-East</description>
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      <title>Drake told a 23-year-old streamer he'd 'love to' buy her mom a house after picking her on dating show. Who pays the tax?</title>
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      <title>10 feared killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
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      <description>— Alia condemns attack, commends security agencies’ intervention By Peter Duru, Makurdi No fewer than 10 people are feared dead and several others injured following attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday. The attacks reportedly occur</description>
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      <title>Drone and missile strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>France 24</dc:creator>
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      <description>At least 19 people were killed Sunday in drone and missile strikes in Russia and Ukraine which destroyed a book market in Kyiv while Moscow faced one of the most massive attacks since the start of the war. Ukraine and Russia have been escalating their long-range strikes for months, resulting in a gr</description>
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      <title>Residents count losses as flood sweeps through parts of Abuja</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
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      <description>By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Residents of parts of Abuja have been counting their losses after a heavy downpour triggered flooding in several districts of the Federal Capital Territory over the weekend. The flooding submerged vehicles, damaged fences and gates and forced some residents from their homes. A</description>
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      <title>Arsenal power past Man City 3-0 to lift 2026 Community Shield</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>BusinessDay</dc:creator>
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      <description>Arsenal made a statement ahead of the new Premier League season after beating Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026
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      <title>Models Are Getting Dumber on Purpose</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Hacker News</dc:creator>
      <category>Naija Tech</category>
      <description>Article URL: https://w4g1.dev/blog/models-are-getting-dumber-on-purpose
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      <title>El-Rufai slams fresh N10bn suit against ICPC, alleges denial of access to family</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Vanguard</dc:creator>
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      <description>By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The detained former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N10billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging gross violation of his fundamental rights. In the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/185</description>
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      <title>Plumptre Returns To Al-Ittihad Training After Injury Layoff</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Completesports</dc:creator>
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      <description>Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has returned to training with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Plumptre underwent surgery in March after sustaining a foot injury, which ruled her out of action for several months. The versatile defender</description>
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      <title>Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.</description>
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      <title>Two building collapses claim five lives in Kano</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
      <category>Nigerian News</category>
      <description>Five people have died following two separate building collapses, the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed. The incidents occurred on&amp;#160;Saturday&amp;#160;at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement issued on&amp;#160;Sunday&amp;#</description>
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      <title>Police confirm herdsmen attack in Benue, deploy tactical teams</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Daily Post</dc:creator>
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      <description>The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that suspected armed Fulani herdsmen attacked Aboajo Village, Mbateren Mbazum Council Ward, Ukum Local Government Area of the state, in the early hours&amp;#160;of Sunday. This was disclosed on&amp;#160;Sunday&amp;#160;in the official WhatsApp group of the Benue Stat</description>
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      <title>FG moves to digitise Civil Service, sets one-week deadline for implementation roadmap</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.</description>
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      <description>Former Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli was named as the new manager of the Scotland national team on Sunday, replacing Steve Clarke who stood down following the World Cup.
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      <title>Oil Majors Reap $93 Billion Windfall From the Iran War</title>
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      <description>Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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      <description>Christos Tzolis has been a star performer in Arsenal's pre-season and continued that with an impressive performance against Manchester City in the Community Shield.</description>
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      <description>Women network leaders under the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FG/IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) have called for stronger government support for their farming activities, while urging authorities to intensify efforts against the increasing levels</description>
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      <description>Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 85th birthday. He describefmd his life as one marked by service, leadership and enduring contributions to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark Baba</description>
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      <description>Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has disclosed that the Gunners played so brilliantly in their 3-0 victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield match in Cardiff on Sunday. Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Odegaard scored the goals to secure Arsenal&amp;#8217;s 18th Community Shield title.</description>
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      <description>Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a triumph for 
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      <description>The Allied Peoples Movement ( APM) has said that the outcome of the Osun governorship contest is an indication that Nigerians have allegedly rejected the All Progressives Congress ( APM).
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      <description>Kamsy has been evicted from the ongoing Season 11 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show.
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      <description>A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.</description>
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      <description>President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to</description>
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      <description>The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has postponed the planned rollout of its revised pricing methodology for equities trading, just a day before the new framework was scheduled to take effect on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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      <description>Preliminary investigations revealed that trouble started after the victim reportedly burnt some of her husband's clothes which
The post Police arrest man over alleged attempt to set wife ablaze in Lokoja appeared first on Tribune Online.</description>
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      <description>‎Heavy rainfall disrupted movement across parts of Abuja on Saturday as floodwaters swept through major roads and residential areas, leaving motorists stranded and forcing some businesses to close. ‎ ‎Several locations recorded severe flooding, including Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse 2, the ar</description>
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      <description>Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest for newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Awoniyi joined the Tricky Trees from Union Berlin in 2022 and proved to be a key player during his first two seasons, helping the club avoid relegation. ​</description>
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