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Oyo Rescue: Freed Pupils, Teachers Set for Family Reunion as Military Prepares Handover
IBADAN, Nigeria — Oyo Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are expected to reunite with their families on Monday following
ENTERTAINMENT
Dua Lipa, Callum Turner Tie the Knot in Private London Ceremony
British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa and English actor Callum Turner have officially married, exchanging vows in an intimate ceremony held in London on Sunday. The couple, who have been in a
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WORLD NEWS
Macron Says Africa’s Youth and Rapid Growth Make It a Strategic Investment Destination
Emmanuel Macron has described Africa as the world’s youngest and fastest-growing continent, calling for stronger investment partnerships to help the continent build economic sovereignty and reduce dependence on global powers.
Elon Musk, Tim Cook to Join Trump on High-Stakes China Trade and Technology Visit
Elon Musk and Tim Cook are set to accompany Donald Trump on a major business and technology visit to China later this week. The trip, scheduled for Thursday and Friday
Museveni Set for Seventh Term Swearing-In as Uganda Extends His Four-Decade Rule
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will be sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term in office, extending a presidency that has lasted nearly 40 years and further cementing his position
Ramaphosa faces new pressure to resign due to reopened impeachment case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing fresh political pressure after the country’s Constitutional Court ruled that parliament previously acted unconstitutionally in blocking impeachment proceedings against him in 2022. The
SUSTAINABILITY
Emir of Nasarawa Named Royal Flagbearer for Nigeria's 80 Million Clean Cookstoves Initiative
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Emir of Nasarawa and President of the Nasarawa Emirate Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril, has been appointed the Royal Flagbearer of Nigeria’s 80 Million Clean Cookstoves
Emir of Nasarawa Named Royal Flagbearer for Nigeria's 80 Million Clean Cookstoves Initiative
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Emir of Nasarawa and President of the Nasarawa Emirate Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Jibril, has been appointed the Royal Flagbearer of Nigeria’s 80 Million Clean Cookstoves
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
TECHNOLOGY
SpaceX clarifies short-term Colossus AI data centre deal with Anthropic
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said the company’s agreement to lease its Colossus AI training data centre clusters to Anthropic is limited to a six-month arrangement, although he noted that
YouTube adds AI-powered podcast features as it expands into audio discovery
YouTube is rolling out new podcast-focused features for Premium users, including an AI-powered recommendation tool, an “Auto speed” playback option, and a redesigned on-the-go listening mode aimed at improving how
Visa backs Replit as it pushes “agentic payments” for AI developers
Visa has made an undisclosed investment in AI coding platform Replit, deepening its push into the emerging field of “agentic payments,” where AI systems and software agents can autonomously initiate
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
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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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BBNaija
Big Brother Naija season 6 is set to take over your screen.
The organisers of the popular Nigerian reality TV, Big Brother Naija has announced the official date to commence season 6 of the show. BBNaija has fondly called by the reality
Dede Fires Back at Kola Over ‘Chasing’ Claims as BBNaija Reunion Drama Escalates
LAGOS — Tensions flared between former Big Brother Naija housemates Dede and Kola during Episode 5 of the BBNaija Reunion as both stars traded accusations over their interactions after leaving
BBNaija: Dede Calls Out Kola Over ‘This Person’ Remark as Former Housemates Revisit Post-Show Fallout
Former Big Brother Naija housemates Kola and Dede have revisited their post-show relationship, with Dede accusing Kola of repeatedly referring to her as “this person” during interviews despite their efforts
BBNaija Winner Imisi Reveals She Lost Child Weeks Before Audition
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi Opeyemi Ayanwale, has revealed that she suffered a devastating personal loss just weeks before auditioning for the reality TV show. In a recent
Imisi Receives ₦150m Grand Prize After Winning BBNaija Season 10
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her ₦150 million grand prize, marking the end of the show’s milestone “10/10” edition. The
Imisi Crowned BBNaija Season 10 Winner After Ten Weeks of Strategy and Drama
A Grand Finale of Twists and Triumph Opeyemi ‘Imisi’ Ayanwale has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, claiming the ₦150 million grand prize and sealing her
BBNaija 10: Faith Disqualified After Clash With Sultana
The Big Brother Naija Season 10 house just got hotter than ever, and this time it’s not because of a Saturday party or a secret twist. On Thursday, drama boiled
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Arsenal Parade Goes On After UCL Final Loss to PSG
Arsenal’s Champions Parade is currently underway in north London on Sunday afternoon, with thousands of supporters lining the streets of Islington as the club proceeds with celebrations despite losing the
BUSINESS
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Nigeria Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April 2026 — NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate increased slightly to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, according to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figure reflects a marginal
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MOVIES
THE POLYGAMIST REVIEW: How Jonasi Destroyed a Beautiful Life Through Infidelity and Betrayal
Childhood trauma can make people do foolish things. It can leave them vulnerable, misguided, and susceptible to destructive habits and unhealthy lifestyles. The Polygamist brilliantly demonstrates how a reckless and
‘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
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