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US-Iran War: UN Secretary General calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas

“He is deeply concerned about attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran and across the region,” said UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq. “Such attacks are unacceptable.” A month ago, Tehran and Washington signed a Memorandum of Understanding following the launch of an intensive bombing campaign by the US and Israel in late February. Temporary agreement Iran launched retaliatory attacks that it …

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France and England renew their rivalry in the playoffs for third place in the 2026 World Cup

The curtain may not yet have fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, because before the grand final takes center stage, France and England will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries in Saturday’s third-place play-off at 10pm Nigeria time. While neither team would have imagined competing for a bronze medal after entering the tournament as title favourites, both teams …

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Hunger is getting worse for refugee families in El Obeid, Sudan

““We do not provide full food rations to the community, but the reduced food rations are also distributed to recipient families, because they know that they have no other source of income,” says the World Food Program (WFP) Sudan Country Director, Abdallah Alwardat. Why this is important More than 100,000 refugees need immediate assistance. Hunger is getting worse, water and …

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Djibouti: Emergency warning highlights sharp spike in hunger

“Urgent action is more than necessary to reduce consumption deficits and vulnerabilities and strengthen the resilience of affected households to prevent their food situation from moving to more severe levels of hunger,” according to new analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) index. The latest data reflects a significant increase from the previous May to June period, according …

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Singer Bella Shmurda talks ‘$4 million property loss’

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has dismissed widespread rumors that she lost $4 million in an alleged real estate scam in Lagos, describing the story as false and urging fans not to believe unverified information circulating online. The music star hit back after rumors spread on social media that he had been defrauded in a multi-million dollar real estate deal and …

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Guterres: AI must be shaped by ‘all humanity’, not a handful of forces

He warned that without international cooperation, technology would widen global disparities rather than advance sustainable development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Guterres described AI as “humanity’s greatest opportunity in the 21st century,” but warned that it could also be “one of its greatest risks.” “The technologies that will shape humanity’s future …

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Bursaspor completes the signing of Kelechi Iheanacho for three seasons

By: David Akande Kelechi Iheanacho has officially joined Turkish side Bursaspor after signing a three-year contract with the club. The Nigerian striker was introduced today in a welcome video shared on the club’s social media platforms, accompanied by the message: “Ailemize Hoş Geldin, Kelechi Iheanacho” (Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho). 💚🤍 Iheanacho becomes one of the latest additions to …

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Crescent University owner joins Abeokuta Polo Club as pioneer member

The owner and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Ma’ruf Adesegun Ajibola (SAN), has been inducted as a pioneer member of the Abeokuta Polo Club during the club’s first anniversary celebration. Ajibola was decorated alongside nine other new members by the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, at the anniversary and …

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Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday 18 July

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. FG brings three suspected terrorists to justice over kidnapping of Oyo school children The Federal Government has arraigned three suspected terrorists before the Federal High Court in Abuja for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of …

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