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APC Threatens Suspension for Aspirants Who Undermine 2027 Primary Elections
The All Progressives Congress has warned aspirants seeking its tickets for the 2027 general elections that any attempt to disrupt the party’s primary elections could lead to immediate suspension. National
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AMVCA 2026: The herd, gingerrr lead with 9 nominations
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has released the full list of nominees for its 12th edition, with popular films The Herd and Gingerrr emerging as the biggest contenders,
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FG Approves $500 Million Annual Research and Innovation Fund to Boost Science and Technology
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), a new initiative that will provide up to $500 million annually to support research, science,
Oyebamiji Confident of Victory in Osun Governorship Election
Bola Oyebamiji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, says he is confident that voters will elect him governor in the August 15 governorship election. Speaking
Lagos to Shut Outbound Eko Bridge Lane From May 12 for Emergency Repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to temporarily close the outbound carriageway of Eko Bridge leading to Lagos Island from May 12 to allow for emergency safety investigations and
Over 600 PDP, SDP Members Defect to APC in Kogi
More than 600 members of the PDP and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, in what party leaders described as a boost
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African Union no longer fit for purpose, says Kenya’s Ruto
William Ruto has declared that the African Union (AU) is no longer fit to meet the continent’s current and future needs, calling for sweeping institutional reforms. Ruto made the remarks
63% of Nigerians living in poverty despite reduced inflation rate – World Bank
Nigeria’s poverty crisis deepened in 2025, with 63 per cent of the population now living below the poverty line, despite a sharp drop in inflation, according to the World Bank.
Pope condemns Iran strikes, says war cannot be justified by faith
The head of the Catholic Church has strongly criticised ongoing military strikes on Iran, warning that religion must never be used to justify violence or war. Pope Leo XIV said
Russia, Ukraine to observe temporary Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine are set to begin a temporary ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter period, offering a brief pause in a war that has dragged on for four years with
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FG launches cyber defence council after rising bank hacks
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Coordination Council in response to a series of cyberattacks targeting banks and digital payment systems across Nigeria. The initiative was
Starlink challenges Namibia’s rejection of licence application
Starlink has pushed back against Namibia’s decision to reject its application for a telecommunications service licence, describing the regulator’s reasoning as “misleading” and urging the public to support an appeal.
Kuda Bank Lays Off Hundreds In Restructuring Move
Nigerian digital bank, Kuda, has laid off hundreds of employees across multiple departments as part of a company-wide restructuring exercise aimed at repositioning the fintech for its next phase of
Namibia rejects Starlink licence over ownership and regulatory concerns
Namibia’s telecommunications regulator has denied licence applications from satellite internet provider Starlink, citing failure to meet key ownership and compliance requirements under the country’s laws. The decision, confirmed on Wednesday,
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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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Iwobi honoured for community impact in Football Black List
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Football Black List, earning praise for his growing influence beyond the pitch through youth-focused initiatives. Iwobi’s
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MTN Group to get 2,762 IHS Towers staff in $2.2 billion deal
MTN Group is set to absorb 2,762 employees from IHS Towers as part of its planned $2.2 billion acquisition of the tower infrastructure firm, marking a significant shift in how
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MOVIES
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,
“The Herd”: When Nollywood Mirrors a Nation Living on Edge - By Mubarak Bankole
There are movies you watch for fun, and then there are movies that feel like they’re tapping you on the shoulder, whispering, “Look again, this is your country.” The Herd,
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