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Africa's Dark Files: Murder, Mistake or Something Else? The Oscar Pistorius Case
Africa's Dark Files: Murder, Mistake or Something Else? The Oscar Pistorius Case Oscar Pistorius case explained: how Reeva Steenkamp was shot in 2013, the forensic evidence, courtroom testimony, verdict changes, and the controversy that followed one of South Africa’s most high-profile murder trials.
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Africa's Dark Files: Murder, Mistake or Something Else? The Oscar Pistorius Case

Africa's Dark Files: Murder, Mistake or Something Else? The Oscar Pistorius Case

Oscar Pistorius case explained: how Reeva Steenkamp was shot in 2013, the forensic evidence, courtroom testimony, verdict changes, and the controversy that followed one of South Africa’s most high-profile murder trials.

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Across Africa
Getting a PVC is just the beginning—but is it really enough to change Nigeria? Between hope, doubt, and calls for accountability, the real question is whether citizens are ready to stay involved beyond election day. 
Dr Tope Mark-Odigie Brings The Game of Money to London, gathering entrepreneurs, professionals and investors for practical conversations on wealth creation, financial transformation and personal growth.
Tope Mark-Odigie brings The Game of Money 3.0 to Manchester as part of its UK tour, featuring Jumoke Quadri, Sunday Aderibigbe, and Paul Foh,  bringing practical wealth education and financial empowerment conversations to Africans in the diaspora. 
The Kwara State NSCDC has arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the kidnap and murder of a 60-year-old electrical technician in Ilorin. The suspect, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeed, confessed to luring and killing the victim over a personal grievance, then using the victim's phone to demand ransom. A shallow grave and the victim's phone were recovered as investigations continue.
Business
The IMF Wants VAT on Fuel in Nigeria. What Would It Mean for Citizens and the Economy?

The IMF Wants VAT on Fuel in Nigeria. What Would It Mean for Citizens and the Economy?

The IMF wants Nigeria to add VAT on fuel products. Here's what it actually means for petrol prices, food costs, and millions of Nigerians already stretched thin.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Economy/Finance
The Hustle Economy: Productivity or Modern Survivalism?

The Hustle Economy: Productivity or Modern Survivalism?

From side gigs to personal brands, the hustle economy has become a way of life. Yet beneath the motivational slogans lies a troubling question: why is one income no longer enough?
Owobu Maureen
SHIB Burn Frenzy: 4.99 Million Destroyed, But Why No Price Action?

SHIB Burn Frenzy: 4.99 Million Destroyed, But Why No Price Action?

Shiba Inu's burn rate shows mixed signals amid a cautious cryptocurrency market, with SHIB experiencing a modest weekly price recovery. Despite declining crypto futures volume, Shiba Inu's specific derivatives activity hints at a potential return, complemented by key ecosystem developments like Shytoshi Kusama's renewed activity and Mercari's adoption.
David Isong
Trillion-Dollar Giant Launches SHIB & DOGE ETF! Market Shockwave Imminent?

Trillion-Dollar Giant Launches SHIB & DOGE ETF! Market Shockwave Imminent?

T. Rowe Price's Active Crypto ETF has received regulatory approval, marking a significant step for institutional crypto investment. The ETF will offer exposure to a diverse range of cryptocurrencies, including popular tokens like Shiba Inu and Dogecoin. This approval follows a meticulous regulatory journey, bringing the fund closer to investors.
David Isong
Shell Is Going to Trial, But Who Is Going to Bring Back the Lives They "Drilled" Away?

Shell Is Going to Trial, But Who Is Going to Bring Back the Lives They "Drilled" Away?

For nearly seventy years, the Niger Delta powered Nigeria's economy and generated billions in oil wealth. Yet communities closest to the oil continue to battle pollution, contaminated water, failing livelihoods, and a public health crisis. As Shell faces a landmark trial in 2027, what are the human cost of Nigeria's petroleum prosperity?
Owobu Maureen
Technology
The World's First Trillionaire: How Elon Musk Built a Fortune Bigger Than Most Countries

The World's First Trillionaire: How Elon Musk Built a Fortune Bigger Than Most Countries

Meta Description: On June 12, 2026, a bell rang on the Nasdaq and the financial world changed permanently. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. So how does one man accumulate $1.1 trillion?

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Latest Tech News
Talksign Built an AI That Understands Sign Language Like a Real Person Does

Talksign Built an AI That Understands Sign Language Like a Real Person Does

Nigerian-UK startup, Talksign has launched Palm 1.0 and Echo 1.0, AI models that translate sign language into speech and text in real time.
Owobu Maureen
Global Alarm: Canada's PM Flags US AI Rules as Dependence Threat

Global Alarm: Canada's PM Flags US AI Rules as Dependence Threat

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced significant concerns over U.S. restrictions on advanced AI models from Anthropic, emphasizing the dangers of overreliance on a limited number of American providers. Ahead of the G7 summit, Carney connected these AI curbs to Canada's push for trade diversification and is set to discuss AI and USMCA renewal, following a personal visit to his ancestral village in Ireland.
Uche Emeka
Survival Tactics: Essential Low-Cost Marketing for Struggling Tech Startups

Survival Tactics: Essential Low-Cost Marketing for Struggling Tech Startups

Entrepreneurs face significant challenges, necessitating cost-effective marketing strategies for success. This article outlines key approaches including leveraging customer referrals, mastering the elevator pitch, maximizing social media, active networking, consistent branding, and tailored customer messaging, alongside a customer-centric approach to product development, all vital for generating revenue and growth.
Uche Emeka
Anthropic's Shock Move Sparks India's AI Future Debate

Anthropic's Shock Move Sparks India's AI Future Debate

Anthropic's suspension of AI model access for foreign nationals, driven by a U.S. government directive, has sparked a critical debate in India over its reliance on foreign AI technologies. This incident underscores India's technological dependence and highlights urgent calls for developing sovereign AI capabilities and a robust national strategy to avoid geopolitical vulnerability.
Uche Emeka
Discovery
Are Mosquitoes Actually Useful? The Truth Most People Don't Know

Are Mosquitoes Actually Useful? The Truth Most People Don't Know

Mosquitoes spread disease but science says eliminating them could break ecosystems. Discover their surprising roles as pollinators, food sources, and nutrient cyclers.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Science
One City, 150,000 Nigerians: Why a Million Nigerians Chose the Same American City

One City, 150,000 Nigerians: Why a Million Nigerians Chose the Same American City

It wasn't random, and It wasn't just the oil money. One city in the American South became the unofficial capital of the Nigerian diaspora, and the story of how it happened is more fascinating than any census data can capture.
Owobu Maureen
Why Nigerians Are Brilliant at Making Money, and Still Getting Real Estate Wrong

Why Nigerians Are Brilliant at Making Money, and Still Getting Real Estate Wrong

The second instalment of The Lagos Real Estate Truth Files looks at the decisions behind the deficit, and what separates property owners from wealth builders. You hired the lawyer, you did the paperwork, and you still got burned. What's the one step Lagos buyers keep skipping?
ZealNews Editorial
Strength and Strategy: How the Kingdom of Benin Engineered a City Before Its Time

Strength and Strategy: How the Kingdom of Benin Engineered a City Before Its Time

Long before colonialism, Benin City was a marvel of urban planning, technology, and governance. Discover how this ancient African city shaped modern urbanism and why its legacy still matters today.
PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
OPINION: Good Girl Syndrome — The Silent Killer of African Women’s Ambition

OPINION: Good Girl Syndrome — The Silent Killer of African Women’s Ambition

“Good Girl Syndrome” is silently stifling the ambitions of African women. Do cultural norms really reward obedience over brilliance? It’s time for women to choose freedom over approval.
PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Opinion
Nigeria's 2027 Presidential Election: Tinubu, Obi, or Atiku – Who Will Nigerians Choose?

Nigeria's 2027 Presidential Election: Tinubu, Obi, or Atiku – Who Will Nigerians Choose?

As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 elections, three heavyweights—Tinubu, Obi, and Atiku—are set to battle for the nation’s future. Between incumbency, change, and experience, the real question is: who will Nigerians trust with their next chapter? 

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article source iconOGOCHUKWU MAGDALENE OBIA
Opinion
The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian

The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian

President Tinubu’s bold economic reforms promised long-term growth, but for many Nigerians, they’ve brought deeper poverty and hardship. Here’s what the reforms really mean for the average citizen
zainab bakare
Ojude Oba Festival 2026: Should It Have Been Cancelled After the Oyo School Kidnappings?

Ojude Oba Festival 2026: Should It Have Been Cancelled After the Oyo School Kidnappings?

Ojude Oba 2026 continued as 46 kidnapped Nigerians remained in the forest. Here's why cancellation was never simple and why the officials who attended owed the country more than silence.
Zainab Bakare
Most of Your Opinions Aren't Really Yours, And You Might Not Think as Independently as You Think

Most of Your Opinions Aren't Really Yours, And You Might Not Think as Independently as You Think

Most people believe they think independently, but many opinions are shaped by culture, religion, politics, and social conditioning. A closer look at Hilary Lawson’s idea of “dead closures” and how borrowed thinking shapes everyday life.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
This Is What a Nation Looks Like When It Outsources Itself to God

This Is What a Nation Looks Like When It Outsources Itself to God

In Nigeria, faith has become a substitute for civic life — where prayer replaces voting and piety excuses political absence. 
Zainab Bakare
Lifestyle
Urgent Repatriation: Air Peace Rescues Nigerians Amid Escalating Xenophobia in South Africa

Urgent Repatriation: Air Peace Rescues Nigerians Amid Escalating Xenophobia in South Africa

Air Peace, in partnership with the Nigerian Federal Government, successfully evacuated 262 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks. This mission highlights the growing role of African carriers in humanitarian crisis response, with more rescue flights planned for over 1,000 Nigerians still awaiting repatriation.

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article source iconPRECIOUS ESEAYE
Travel
The Hidden Signs of Adult ADHD You've Been Calling Laziness or Distraction

The Hidden Signs of Adult ADHD You've Been Calling Laziness or Distraction

Think you're just lazy or easily distracted? These hidden signs of adult ADHD, from task paralysis and time blindness to rejection sensitive dysphoria, might explain more than you think.
Zainab Bakare
Breaking the Cycle of OCD: Knowing the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Breaking the Cycle of OCD: Knowing the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

OCD is more than being neat or organized—it’s a real mental health condition that can take over thoughts, emotions, and daily life. But with the right treatment and support, recovery is possible, and many people learn to regain control and live peacefully again. 
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Your DNA Might Be Getting Damaged Because of Your Nail Appointments

Your DNA Might Be Getting Damaged Because of Your Nail Appointments

That UV lamp at your nail salon may be doing more than curing your gel polish. Here is what research says about DNA damage, premature skin ageing and how to protect yourself without giving up your manicure.
Zainab Bakare
From Waist Trainers to Ozempic: The Body Standard Race

From Waist Trainers to Ozempic: The Body Standard Race

From waist trainers to Ozempic, the quest for the “perfect” body keeps evolving—but at what cost? Explore how social media, celebrity trends, and a billion-dollar industry fuel the never-ending body standard arms race.
zainab bakare
Entertainment
Stargazing Secrets: The Ancient Mystery Behind Wishing on Falling Stars

Stargazing Secrets: The Ancient Mystery Behind Wishing on Falling Stars

Often mistaken for 'shooting stars', meteors are pieces of space rock that ignite upon entering Earth's atmosphere. This phenomenon has inspired a centuries-old tradition of making wishes, rooted in ancient beliefs and popularized by the philosopher Ptolemy's theories, and later, Disney.

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article source iconPRECIOUS ESEAYE
Celebrity News
Chart King Reigns: Drake's 'ICEMAN' Dominates Billboard 200 for Fourth Consecutive Week

Chart King Reigns: Drake's 'ICEMAN' Dominates Billboard 200 for Fourth Consecutive Week

Drake's "ICEMAN" maintains its No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 for a fourth consecutive week, earning 133,000 equivalent album units. The latest chart also features strong debuts from Malcolm Todd with "Do That Again" at No. 5 and Niall Horan's "Dinner Party" at No. 7, marking their significant entries into the top tier of album sales.
Precious Eseaye
Music World Mourns: Oliver Tree, 'Life Goes On' Singer, Dies in Tragic Helicopter Crash

Music World Mourns: Oliver Tree, 'Life Goes On' Singer, Dies in Tragic Helicopter Crash

Genre-blending artist Oliver Tree has reportedly died at 32 after a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while on his "World’s First World Tour." The acclaimed singer, known for his eccentric persona and recent album release, was among six fatalities. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Precious Eseaye
Sensational World Cup Draw: Vinicius Jr. Saves Brazil from Morocco Upset

Sensational World Cup Draw: Vinicius Jr. Saves Brazil from Morocco Upset

Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup opener, with goals from Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior. The match sparked reactions from Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck and former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, who both discussed Nigeria's missed World Cup opportunity and Morocco's impressive performance against the five-time world champions.
Precious Eseaye
The Continent Picked Mexico: Why Africans Are Rooting Against South Africa at World Cup 2026

The Continent Picked Mexico: Why Africans Are Rooting Against South Africa at World Cup 2026

As xenophobic attacks displace thousands of African migrants from South Africa, World Cup 2026 has given the continent an unlikely outlet and Mexico a million unexpected fans.
Zainab Bakare