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Three nights. Three artists. One feeling: Live music is back
Three sold-out nights, three distinct artists, and three unforgettable experiences in Cape Town confirm one thing: live music is back. Audiences are trading eve
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Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
‘It’s a thankless job’ — Madugu responds to Super Falcons criticism
CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC, El-Kanemi learn continental opponents
13 unaccounted for after 163 Kwara abductees rescued – Community leader
Kogi govt vows justice for victims after deadly reprisal attack
Tinubu commends his economic team, NGX for stabilising Nigeria’s economy
A bond that must never be broken (5), By Femi Fani-Kayode
Lagos health sector needs 40,000 doctors, N100bn to strengthen – Sanwo-Olu
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DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
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A rare video filmed on July 21 in Sabha, Libya shows a woman accused of adultery being sentenced to 100 lashes. Shared on social media, it has sparked outrage f
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Over 300 abductees freed in Nigeria's 'largest single-day rescue operation'
At least 308 people abducted in different attacks in the northern part of Nigeria were rescued, the country’s president said August 5. Those rescued include 163
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US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon The US state department is to shut five foreign consulat
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Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
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Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
