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LAGOS, July 8, 2026 — Nigerian singer Olawale Ashimi, popularly known as Brymo, has reignited his public dispute with Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy, declaring that he is prepared to defend himself regardless of the group or influence behind his rival. The veteran musician made the comments while responding to a previous lyrical jab from Burna…
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LAGOS, July 8, 2026 — The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 135 suspected cult members and recovered 26 firearms during coordinated raids carried out across the state as part of efforts to prevent cult-related violence and other criminal activities. The operation targeted identified criminal hideouts, black spots and locations suspected to be used by…
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LONDON, July 9, 2026 — Spain winger Lamine Yamal has praised Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, describing the two global superstars as important figures who have shaped modern football and influenced the next generation of players. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward, who has emerged as one of the biggest stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said…
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July 9, 2026 — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the quarter-final stage, an advanced football prediction model has revealed the teams it believes have the strongest chances of progressing to the semi-finals. The Opta SuperComputer has analysed the remaining teams based on factors including recent performances, squad strength, tournament results and statistical probabilities.…
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LAGOS, July 8, 2026 — President Bola Tinubu has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) across Nigeria to prioritise national interests and avoid external influences that could undermine the country’s sovereignty and development objectives. Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit in Lagos, where he was represented by the…
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WASHINGTON, July 8 — OpenAI is preparing for a broader public rollout of its latest artificial intelligence system, ChatGPT-5.6, after the U.S. government lifted restrictions that had limited early access to approved users and organizations. The move follows weeks of testing and discussions between OpenAI and U.S. officials over concerns surrounding the security implications of…
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UMUAHIA, July 9, 2026 — Political tension has reportedly emerged among communities in Abia State’s oil-producing areas following disagreements over the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for a House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The dispute is linked to competing interests among stakeholders from communities within the Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal…
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LAGOS, July 9, 2026 — Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has confirmed that her marriage to musician Bobby Maris has broken down, ending months of speculation surrounding the state of their relationship. The actress addressed the issue through a series of emotional posts shared on social media, where she expressed frustration over the challenges she experienced…
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LONDON, July 9, 2026 — British singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her contribution to LMFAO’s global hit “Party Rock Anthem” and her membership in the pop group G.R.L., has died at the age of 36. News of Bennett’s death was announced by members of G.R.L., who shared an emotional tribute remembering their former bandmate…
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ABUJA, July 9, 2026 — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has instructed all its state chapters to immediately stop handling court cases or engaging lawyers on behalf of the party, as the leadership moves to centralise all legal matters at the national level. The directive was issued by the party’s National Legal Adviser, who said…
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