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Millions surviving on one meal daily as Sudan food crisis deepens — NGOs say

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Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day as the country’s food crisis worsens, aid groups have said. A joint report by Action Against Hunger, CARE International, International Rescue Committee, Mercy Corps, and Norwegian Refugee Council says the situation is pushing the country closer to famine. The crisis is linked […]

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Trump calls Pope Leo ‘terrible for foreign policy’ after the pope’s peace appeal on Iran, as tensions rise between the US president and the Vatican over war and global policy.

Trump calls Pope Leo ‘terrible for foreign policy’ after peace appeal

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United States President Donald Trump has criticised Pope Leo XIV, calling him “terrible for foreign policy” after the pope appealed for peace over the Iran conflict. Trump made the remark in a Sunday night post on Truth Social. “I don’t want a Pope who criticises the President of the United States,” he wrote. The reaction

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World Bank’s fuel import advice ‘ill-timed, backward’ — Energy expert

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Energy economist, Ken Ife, has pushed back against calls by the World Bank for Nigeria to expand fuel imports and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector. Speaking on Nigeria’s economic outlook during a televised interview, Ife described the recommendation as out of step with the country’s current direction and legal framework. “You cannot come to

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Man City secure all three points at Stamford Bridge, close gap on Arsenal

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Manchester City claimed all three points at Stamford Bridge with a 3-0 win over Chelsea, closing the gap on Arsenal to six points. After a slow first half, City stepped up after the break and took control of the game. Rayan Cherki set up the opener in the 51st minute, crossing for Nico O’Reilly to

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Zubby Michael joins ADC after registering in his Ozubulu hometown, Anambra State. The Nollywood actor confirms his membership on Instagram, sparking online reactions.

Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael joins ADC in Anambra hometown

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Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in his hometown of Ozubulu, Anambra State. He registered as a member of the party on Saturday and was issued his membership card during the visit. Zubby later confirmed the development on Instagram, sharing a video of the moment and writing: “I dey my

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Water tank collapses on Lexus 350 in a Lagos compound, damaging the vehicle and another car after a metal stand gave way overnight. The incident has sparked reactions online and renewed concerns over unsafe structures and landlord responsibility under Lagos tenancy laws.

Confusion as water tank collapses on Lexus 350 in Lagos

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Confusion broke out in a Lagos residential compound after a metal stand holding large plastic water tanks collapsed overnight and landed on a parked Lexus 350 and another vehicle. The impact damaged both cars, breaking glass and spilling water across the compound. No injuries or deaths were recorded. A resident, Maduabuchi, shared a 60-second video

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Saturday EPL: Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 to claim all three points

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Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday to pick up all three points in the Premier League. Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah scored the goals as Arne Slot’s side ended a run of three straight defeats in all competitions. The result gives Liverpool a timely lift after a difficult week of results and growing

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Phyna defends BBL surgery amid family tragedy, calling Nigerians hypocrites, dismissing criticism, and reacting to claims by VeryDarkMan over her sister’s death and compensation allegations.

‘Nigerians are hypocrites,’ Phyna defends BBL surgery after sister’s loss, shades VDM

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Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma Otabor has called Nigerians hypocrites while defending her decision to undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and 360 liposuction months after the death of her sister, Ruth Otabor. She also used the livestream to respond to social commentator VeryDarkMan over ongoing online criticism linked to the incident. Speaking

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Igor Thiago sets new EPL record: Brazilian striker scores twice as Brentford are held 2-2 by Everton, taking his season tally to 21 goals in a historic Premier League campaign.

Igor Thiago sets new EPL record in Brentford draw against Everton

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Igor Thiago made Premier League history on Saturday. The Brentford striker scored twice but could not prevent his side from being held to a 2-2 draw by Everton at the Gtech Community Stadium. Despite the result, Thiago set a new club record for most goals in a single Premier League season, taking his tally to

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President Guelleh wins with 97.8% vote in Djibouti’s election, securing a sixth term in office. Ismael Omar Guelleh extends his 27-year rule after a poll marked by opposition boycott and low competition.

Djibouti Elections: President Guelleh wins with 97.8% vote, secures sixth term

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Djibouti’s President Ismael Omar Guelleh has won re-election with 97.8% of the vote, securing a sixth term in office, according to state broadcaster Radio Television Djibouti. Guelleh, 78, confirmed the result in a post on X, sharing an image of himself with the word “RÉÉLU” (“re-elected”). The result extends his rule over the Horn of

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