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US Backs 1,500 Telecom Base Stations in West Africa to Challenge China’s Grip on Broadband Infrastructure
The United States is stepping up its push into Africa’s digital infrastructure space with a new initiative to deploy about 1,500 American-made mobile communications base stations across four West African
ENTERTAINMENT
‘I reacted from hurt’ — Lilian Afegbai apologises after AMVCA outburst
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has apologised for her earlier outburst against the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), admitting her reaction to being snubbed was “disrespectful.” The
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Amidst ₦190 billion EFCC trial, Yahaya Bello wins APC senatorial ticket
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District, despite facing ongoing corruption charges filed by the Economic
$100,000 prize pool for 2026 WTT Contender Lagos, starting May 19
Lagos will once again take centre stage in the global table tennis calendar as the 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender begins on Tuesday, May 19, with at least 30
Court to rule May 26 on suit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility for 2027 presidential election
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 26, 2026, to deliver judgment in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Lagos aims for 24/7 power, eliminating electricity bands
The Lagos State Government says it is working toward eliminating the current electricity band classification system used to group consumers based on the number of hours of power they receive
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WORLD NEWS
Lafarge Ex-CEO and staff convicted of financing terror in Syria
A French court has found Lafarge and several of its former executives guilty of financing terrorist groups, in a landmark ruling that revisits one of the most controversial corporate scandals
‘I do not fear Donald Trump,’ Pope Leo declares
Pope Leo XIV has said he is unafraid of Donald Trump, hours after the US leader publicly criticised him on Truth Social. Speaking to journalists aboard a flight to Algeria
Trump attacks Pope Leo over Iran war, immigration stance
Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Pope Leo XIV, criticising the pontiff’s positions on foreign policy, immigration, and security. In a post on Truth Social late Sunday, Trump
US, Iran fail to reach agreement after 21-hour talks in Pakistan
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without a deal after 21 hours of discussions in Islamabad, raising fresh concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. The
TECHNOLOGY
SpaceX files confidentially for IPO, targets $1.75 trillion listing
SpaceX has quietly taken the first formal step toward a public listing after submitting confidential draft paperwork to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for what could
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
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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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FIFA approves Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to represent Nigeria
The world football governing body FIFA has approved the international eligibility switch of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, allowing him to represent Nigeria at the senior level. The approval confirms that the
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NNPC targets New York and London IPO as $20bn project boosts investor confidence
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), is laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO) on major global exchanges, including New York and
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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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