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Fire guts Lagos hotel

LASEMA successfully contained a fire outbreak at Purple Crown Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, with no casualties. The Lagos hotel fire was caused by an electrical f Read More…

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How to Generate OG Images at Scale: A Developer's Guide

How to Generate OG Images at Scale: A Developer's Guide The link preview is the first thing people see before they click.

  • Client-side generation fails with dynamic content
  • Server-side rendering is reliable approach
  • Five-stage pipeline: URL design, template registry, rendering, caching, security

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Police arrest suspected human parts dealers, recover heart, skull, others in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspected human parts dealers and recovered what is believed to be human heart, pieces of human skull and other body parts during raids in Iseyin and Saki…

  • Ten individuals arrested for human parts dealing in Oyo State.
  • Recovered suspected heart, skull fragments, human remains.
  • Police seek more suspects in ritualistic human parts trade.

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I built 49 free online tools in 3 months — here's what I learned

I have a confession. Every time I needed to calculate my EMI, check my BMI, or figure out how many college classes I could skip — I'd Google it, land on some site plastered with ads, get asked to sign…

  • Developer created 49 free online tools in 3 months
  • Tools cover finance, health, freelance, student, and utility categories
  • Rules: no signups, no ads, mobile compatibility

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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M

Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.

  • Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $1 billion in July, leading fusion sector.
  • Helion aims to generate electricity by 2028 with $3.2 billion in funding.
  • TAE Technologies secured $1.65 billion, merging with Trump Media.

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Stakeholders Push Digital Innovation to Transform Nigeria’s Agriculture

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for the adoption of digital technologies, stronger partnerships and enabling government policies to transform agriculture, improve food…

  • Nigeria's agricultural sector faces challenges like climate variability and low productivity.
  • Digital innovation forum emphasizes stronger partnerships and government policies.
  • Farm-to-Table Digital Innovation Hub aims to bridge research and commercial application.

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Russians snap up new homes built on Ukraine 'graveyard'

Russia is constructing high-rises in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, on the sites of buildings it destroyed. Who's buying these properties?

  • Russians purchase apartments built on Mariupol's ruins.
  • Apartment complex named Leningradsky Kvartal constructed.
  • Discounts up to 12% offered for new buyers.

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Afghan allies still waiting for the safety Germany promised

After the Taliban retook power on August 15, 2021, Berlin promised to bring Afghan staff to Germany. But people are still waiting to leave in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

  • Afghan allies await promised German safety since Taliban's 2021 takeover.
  • Over 37,000 Afghan nationals arrived in Germany by June 2026.
  • Germany's 2025 resettlement program cancellation leaves 600 Afghans stranded.

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How Browser Games Are Making Gaming More Accessible Across Devices

Browser games have been around for many years, but the way people use them has changed a lot. In the past, browser gaming was mostly limited to desktop computers.

  • Browser games accessible on desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets.
  • Early games designed for desktops, mouse, keyboard, and large screens.
  • Smartphone popularity expands browser gaming to smaller screens and touch controls.

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Donald Trump's Latin America allies open arms to Israel

While the ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance.

  • Venezuela's Hugo Chavez expelled Israel's ambassador in 2009 over Gaza offensive
  • Colombia reversed expulsion after 2023 Gaza war, relocating embassy to Jerusalem
  • Latin America strengthening ties with Israel amid radical right rise and shared interests
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