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Democracy Day: Tinubu Highlights Reform Gains Since 2023, Unveils Next Phase of Economic Agenda
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has highlighted key achievements recorded by his administration since assuming office in 2023, saying Nigeria has moved from economic uncertainty to greater stability while outlining
ENTERTAINMENT
Zlatan, Seyi Vibez Settle Online Rift
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has responded to recent criticism from fellow singer Seyi Vibez, describing the situation as a misunderstanding and insisting that he never intended to disrespect his colleague.
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WORLD NEWS
CNN Founder Ted Turner Passes Away Aged 87
Ted Turner, the American businessman and founder of CNN, has died at the age of 87. Turner, who was born on November 19, 1938, died on Wednesday, according to reports.
UN urges Israel to release Gaza activists
The United Nations has called on Israel to immediately and unconditionally release two activists detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla, raising fresh concerns over human rights and humanitarian access to the
ECOWAS Parliament to investigate xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The ECOWAS Parliament has ordered an investigation into rising xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, alongside a surge of terrorist attacks across parts of the West African sub-region.
Nigerians warned to avoid protests as xenophobic tensions rise in South Africa
Nigerians living in South Africa have been urged to stay away from planned protests as tensions over foreign nationals continue to grow in the country. The Nigerian Consulate General in
SUSTAINABILITY
UK Targets 87% Emissions Cut by 2040
The United Kingdom has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 87 per cent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as the government intensifies efforts to achieve
UK Targets 87% Emissions Cut by 2040
The United Kingdom has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 87 per cent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as the government intensifies efforts to achieve
Spiro raises new $215M to expand electric motorcycle and battery-swap network across Africa
African electric mobility company Spiro has raised $215 million in fresh equity funding to accelerate the expansion of its battery-swapping network and deepen its footprint across the continent, marking one
FG Reaffirms Support For Electric Vehicles
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electric vehicles and clean transportation as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport sector, deepen industrialisation and advance the country’s green
TECHNOLOGY
Bitcoin slips below $73,000 despite renewed Trump push for crypto legislation
Bitcoin briefly fell below the $73,000 mark on Thursday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his support for the CLARITY Act and reiterated his push to position the United
25 African startups to watch in 2026 highlight innovation across critical sectors
Bloomberg has released its second edition of “African Startups to Watch,” profiling 25 startups across the continent that are building solutions to some of Africa’s most persistent infrastructure and systems
IBM invests $5 billion to strengthen open-source software security as AI threats grow
IBM has committed $5 billion toward a new initiative aimed at improving the security of open-source software, as concerns grow over vulnerabilities in widely used code and the rising role
Zipline to build 12 new hubs in Nigeria as part of major African market expansion
Drone logistics company Zipline plans to build 12 additional distribution hubs across Nigeria, expanding its network from three operational centres to 15 nationwide as it scales its healthcare delivery operations
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RAINOVERTALKS
RainOverTalks: Being Selfish is not a bad thing.
Who gives meaning to the word we speak?. I often wonder why the word ‘selfish’ has the negative meaning of egocentric, self-serving, self-centred, self-observing, insensitive, uncharitable, unkind, uncaring, etc. Amazingly,
Starting Afresh: The Fear, the Uncertainty, and the Hope. #RainOverTalks
ChatGPT Generated image for – Starting Afresh: The Fear, the Uncertainty, and the Hope They say love is a beautiful thing. And it is. There’s something undeniably sweet about having
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have a Woman in Your Life
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have a Woman in Your Life 1. Loss of Freedom: A man enjoying his freedom but becomes sad when reminded of responsibilities waiting for him at
RainOverTalks: Unlocking Wealth - Elevate Others to Build Your Own Circle of Rich Friends
RainOverTalks: Unlocking Wealth – Elevate Others to Build Your Own Circle of Rich Friends We all want to have rich friends, but often we hesitate to help others. How can
Unlocking the Power of Love: A Guide to Opening Your Heart
Photo by Timo Stern on Unsplash Unlocking the Power of Love: A Guide to Opening Your Heart In a world filled with distractions and uncertainties, the journey to opening your
How many times can someone truly fall in love in a lifetime? Chat GPT Answer
Photo by Donald Giannatti on Unsplash Falling in Love: Exploring the Boundless Depths of the Heart Love, a universal language that transcends time and space, is a complex emotion that
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PSG Clinch Fifth Straight Ligue 1 Title After Victory Over Lens
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. secured a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title after defeating RC Lens 2-0 away from home, sealing the championship with one match left in the season. The win
BUSINESS
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Fidelity Bank Grows Gross Earnings by 45.6% to N1.52 Trillion in 2025
Fidelity Bank Plc reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, with gross earnings rising by 45.6 percent to N1.52 trillion, according to its audited results published on
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MOVIES
‘Hannah’ Review: Mo Fakorede’s Emotional Biblical Adaptation Delivers Strong Performances and Cultural Depth
Nigerian filmmaker Mo Fakorede recently premiered Hannah on YouTube, drawing attention for its emotional storytelling, rich cultural presentation, and powerful performances inspired by the biblical story of Hannah. The film
Michael tops global box office with $217M debut
The musical biopic Michael has delivered a record-breaking global debut, grossing $97 million in the United States and Canada and $217.4 million worldwide in its opening weekend. The film, distributed
Iyabo Ojo’s The Return of Arinzo grosses N104.8 million in opening box office weekend
Iyabo Ojo has scored a major box office win as her latest film, The Return of Arinzo, pulled in N104.8 million during its opening weekend, emerging as the highest-grossing title
Faith-based Onobiren dethrones Timini's Love and New Notes after four-week box office reign
Laju Iren’s faith-driven drama Onobiren has ended the four-week box office dominance of Timini Egbuson’s romantic blockbuster “Love and New Notes,” claiming the top spot with ₦30.5 million in its
Kunle Afolayan: My Films Are for “People Who Have Sense”
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed criticism of his Netflix series Anikulapo Season 2: Ghoul Awakening, describing the fantasy drama as intended for “intellectual” audiences. Posting a video on Tuesday, Afolayan
Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Crosses ₦500M as Newcomer ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Makes Big Splash
Holiday Box Office Sees Nollywood Take Center Stage Funke Akindele continues to assert her dominance in Nollywood. Just two weeks after its cinema release, her latest film, Behind the Scenes,
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