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Oscars 2026: What to expect and who will win

Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.

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Treasure hunter freed from jail after refusing to...

Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships...

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Fatal shooting near Sawgrass delays fan entry

A fatal shooting near TPC Sawgrass meant spectators were delayed entering the course before day three of the Players Championship.

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Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah...

US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.

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FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences...

After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.

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US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash...

The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.

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Bespoke women's football stadiums? Why US sides are...

BBC Sport visits Kansas City Current and Denver Summit to learn why these US franchises are the first to build venues specifically...

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What does it take for male friendship to thrive?

Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with pals – and finds inspiration from talking with strangers.

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The trio of women who redefined journalism

For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly competition...

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Ahead of the Oscars: Our critic’s picks for the best...

No matter which actors receive an Oscar March 15, our critic has already decided who his winners are.

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300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us...

From tailgate diapering to college drop-offs, one car has seen a family of five through the miles – and milestones.

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Students and AI: Mastery, not misuse

American youths’ rapid turn to artificial intelligence tools for school work is prompting a more expansive approach to AI literacy...

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Yellow ribbons and flags united Americans in past...

The Iran war hasn’t yet come to the forefront of American culture or drawn people together around a shared goal in the same way that...

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Asian countries call for belt-tightening as war closes...

The vast majority of the oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz was Asia-bound. Now, countries there are forced to make do with...

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What to know about Iran’s islands, as the US expands...

The islands off Iran have become the latest focus of the war after a U.S strike destroyed military sites on Kharg Island. The string...

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For Ukraine and Russia, widening Iran war presents...

From soaring oil prices to depleted interceptors, the Iran war’s impacts reverberated quickly in the Ukraine conflict. And the needs...

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Trump’s call for countries to send warships to Strait...

Global oil prices have soared as one-fifth of the world’s supply normally transits the strait. 

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Togo moves to increase electricity imports from Nigeria

The Republic of Togo aims to increase its electricity imports from Nigeria’s NDPHC to meet rising demand and extend reliable power...

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Tinubu orders nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan,...

President Tinubu directs nationwide rice distribution to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent, fostering national unity and...

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Suspected notorious cultist arrested in Ondo

Ondo police arrest Akinwale Tomiwa, a suspected cultist and alleged leader of the Eiye Confraternity, linked to the killing of a student...

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Family apologises over viral Edo school bullying incident

A family apologises after a viral video shows an Edo school bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, leading to student expulsions....

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Terrorists attack Borno community

Residents of a Borno community were thrown into panic after a suspected terrorist attack in Maiduguri, with reports of gunfire and...

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Ride-hailing drivers shut down operations over low...

Ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria, under the AUATON union, have initiated a shutdown to protest low fares, rising costs, and poor working...

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FG warns against unauthorised public video sharing

Nigeria’s government warns content creators against unauthorised public video sharing, citing privacy laws and potential legal sanctions...

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Power reset: How GAMCO may unlock 1,600MW

Learn about GAMCO Nigeria, a new government initiative to unlock 1,600MW of stranded power by revitalizing existing assets and strengthening...

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Time to tame bird strike is now

Explore the growing bird strike menace affecting Nigerian aviation. Learn about the causes, financial impact on airlines, and key...

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Nigeria calls for global investment in women

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs calls for global investment in women, describing it as an economic strategy and development imperative...

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Lagos $25m education fund to enrol 50,000 out-of-school...

Lagos State launches a $25m education fund to enroll 50,000 out-of-school children and boost literacy for 150,000 pupils in public...

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Fire razes 10 shops at Jos Terminus Market

A fire incident at the popular Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, destroyed over 10 shops. Emergency teams responded swiftly to...

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Simon makes 200th Ligue 1 appearance in Paris draw

Get the latest on Nigerian players in Europe. Simon hits a career milestone in France, Osimhen scores again in Turkey, and Aina stars...

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Jordan confirms Turkey for Nigeria friendly

The planned four-team Nigeria friendly tournament, also featuring Jordan, Iran, and Costa Rica, has been moved from Amman to Antalya,...

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Cash outside banks falls by N198bn, money supply dips

Nigeria’s money supply dipped in January 2026, with cash outside banks falling by N198bn. Learn about the latest monetary trends from...

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Okoye improving, says Udinese coach

Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic praises goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for his improved performances, noting his growth and strong mentality...

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Plateau confirms military operation after killing...

The Plateau State Government has confirmed an ongoing military operation in Kanam LGA following the killing of security operatives...

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Banks, telcos must collaborate to combat AI fraud...

A new PwC report urges banks and telcos to collaborate to combat AI fraud, using shared intelligence and AI-powered tools to prevent...

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Diaspora group backs Ogun senator’s gov ambition

A diaspora group, Yayi Diaspora Movement, has declared support for Senator Solomon Adeola’s Ogun governorship ambition, citing his...

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Cricket: South-East dominates NCF National U-17 tourney

South-East clinches both boys’ and girls’ titles at the NCF National U-17 Championship. Read about the thrilling finals and standout...

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Ajayi, Ogazi, Adeshina swoop NCAA titles

Nigerian athletes Kanyinsola Ajayi, Samuel Ogazi, and Temitope Adeshina win NCAA titles, setting new African and collegiate records...

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UK-bound septuagenarian arrested with cocaine

A 74-year-old man was arrested at Abuja airport attempting to smuggle 11kg of cocaine to the UK. NDLEA found the drugs concealed in...

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Driver flees as truck, bus collision kills four in...

A fatal Lagos truck accident on the Lekki-Epe Expressway has left four dead after a driver lost control and fled the scene. Read the...

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Police arrest two customs operatives over Osun driver’s...

The Osun State Police Command has arrested two customs operatives allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of a driver along the Osogbo–Iwo...

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Residents lament one-year blackout in Lagos community

Residents of Ajumoni, a Lagos community, decry a one-year blackout after Ikeja Electric removed their transformer, crippling businesses...

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LP targets 50,000 members as e-registration begins...

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party has launched an electronic registration drive, targeting 50,000 new members ahead of...

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Kwara unveils committee to reclaim encroached school...

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a committee to reclaim encroached school lands belonging to public secondary schools across...

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T20 invitational tournament big test for Nigeria –...

Nigeria faces giants like South Africa and Zimbabwe in the five-nation T20 Invitational Tournament in Lagos, a major test for the...

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GTI projects N200bn investment potential for NPFL

Discover the N200bn NPFL investment potential over the next five years. GTI outlines how reforms and a new fund can transform Nigerian...

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Remo battle for survival as Enyimba end five-game...

Get the latest NPFL results. Remo Stars battle for survival with a late winner, while Enyimba ends a five-game winless run. See all...

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Court Strikes Out $250,000 Loan Suit Against Okoya,...

The Lagos State High Court sitting in the Yaba/Surulere Judicial Division has struck out a $250,000 loan recovery suit filed by Dajo...

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The Bane Of The Power Sector

It is somewhat baffling that the House of Representatives is suggesting that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) should be...

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PDP Crisis And Wike’s Vaulted Ambition

Anybody who means well for the state of Nigerian polity must be genuinely troubled by the current comatose state of the opposition....

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