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August 1, 2026 EMElon Musk on X

SPACE IS HIRING…

SpaceX is hiring exceptional engineering & skilled trades talent to build & operate the most powerful AI supercomputer clusters on & off Earth. If interested, please email 3 bullet points demonstrating evidence of exceptional…

August 1, 2026 RSRifnote Search

South Africa rejects claims Ayra Starr was denied visa

The South African government has dismissed allegations that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were denied entry visas, saying immigration authorities have no record of any such application or refusal. The…

July 29, 2026 BABBC Africa

Migrants recount challenges of starting over in Ghana, Nigeria after fleeing South African xenophobia

VIA BBC AFRICA ON X: As African migrants return home from South Africa following a wave of anti-migrant protests and growing fears for their safety, the BBC meets some of those who have been…

July 29, 2026 PNPunch Newspaper

PFIPC probe: Police explain why fake DG was not presented

The Nigeria Police Force could not produce Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, before the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Wednesday, Punch reports. Deputy Commissioner…

July 29, 2026 RReuters

China to supply Iran up to 400 shoulder-launched missiles, sources say

Iran is set to receive within weeks the first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired MANPADS missiles worth $60-70 million, as it rebuilds air defences following its war with the US and Israel,…

July 29, 2026 TWTRT World

Russia FSB puts Telegram founder Durov on international wanted list

Russia’s FSB has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities and begun the process to place him on an international wanted list.

July 29, 2026 PNPunch Newspaper

US to halt routine visa processing at Abuja embassy, 24 other African missions

According to Punch, the US will halt routine visa processing at its Abuja embassy and 24 other African missions from August 1, 2026, shifting services to regional hubs.

July 29, 2026 TGThe Guardian Nigeria

Reps move to mandate six-monthly drug tests for truck drivers

According to The Guardian Nigeria, the House of Representatives is considering a bill mandating six-monthly drug tests for truck drivers.

July 29, 2026 TAThe America Conservative

Rand Paul: I’m peeling back the COVID cover-up one layer at a time

Cruz, Hawley, and Rand Paul are each seen as potential 2028 Republican presidential contenders who could complicate an expected Vance-Rubio path to the nomination, according to The American Conservative.

July 29, 2026 RSRifnote Search

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as US Intelligence Chief

The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the country’s new Director of National Intelligence in a 51-47 vote, despite Democratic concerns over his refusal to directly affirm Biden’s 2020 election win.