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48 People Are Dead in Ondo. How Can You Tell If a Locally Made Alcohol Drink Is Dangerous?
48 People Are Dead in Ondo. How Can You Tell If a Locally Made Alcohol Drink Is Dangerous?After 48 deaths in Ondo linked to suspected methanol poisoning, here are warning signs of dangerous locally made alcohol and what to do if poisoning is suspected.
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48 People Are Dead in Ondo. How Can You Tell If a Locally Made Alcohol Drink Is Dangerous?

48 People Are Dead in Ondo. How Can You Tell If a Locally Made Alcohol Drink Is Dangerous?

After 48 deaths in Ondo linked to suspected methanol poisoning, here are warning signs of dangerous locally made alcohol and what to do if poisoning is suspected.

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Local
Who were the world’s richest over 126 years? The businesses that created those fortunes changed with the times, from oil and property to software and technology.
Fake NIPOST and FRSC messages reveal a bigger question about digital identity, data privacy, and how Nigerians should navigate an increasingly connected digital economy.
Data centres power the digital world, but their water, energy and environmental costs raise a deeper question: how long can technological growth continue at Earth’s expense?
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled in Nigeria's favor against Sunrise Power concerning the Mambilla hydropower project, dismissing a $2.35 billion claim. This judgment has reignited political controversy, with the APC accusing presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of alleged involvement in an illegal contract and bribe, claims which Atiku vehemently denies and challenges the APC to substantiate with specific findings from the tribunal's award.
Business
A Tale of Two Energies: The $2.35bn Mambilla Ruling and the Dangote IPO

A Tale of Two Energies: The $2.35bn Mambilla Ruling and the Dangote IPO

The Mambilla ruling and Dangote IPO reveal two sides of Nigeria’s energy economy: public projects must deliver power, while private investment must deliver value. 

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Economy/Finance
XRP Whale Frenzy: Binance Sees $1.6 Billion Inflow, Hitting 6-Month High

XRP Whale Frenzy: Binance Sees $1.6 Billion Inflow, Hitting 6-Month High

XRP is experiencing a notable surge in "whale" inflows to Binance, reaching a six-month high, while analysts observe a potential inverse head-and-shoulders pattern signaling a major price rally. Concurrently, XRPL developers have released xrpld version 3.4.0, introducing new amendments like LendingProtocolV1_1 and critical bug fixes.
David Isong
XRP Power Play: Treasury Firm Secures $30M for Massive Token Buys

XRP Power Play: Treasury Firm Secures $30M for Massive Token Buys

Evernorth, the world's largest XRP treasury firm, has secured a $30 million funding commitment from South Korean investment firm NH Investment & Securities. This capital is earmarked to bolster its XRP strategy, complete a merger with a SPAC, and ultimately facilitate a Nasdaq listing under the ticker XRPN. The firm plans to use the entire sum to acquire spot XRP, aiming to offer traditional investors exposure to an XRP-focused corporate treasury strategy through the stock market.
David Isong
What If Dangote Refinery’s “People’s IPO” Becomes Bigger Than Expected?

What If Dangote Refinery’s “People’s IPO” Becomes Bigger Than Expected?

Dangote says he is willing to give up more of his refinery stake if demand surges—but how much of Africa’s biggest refinery could ordinary investors actually own?
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
School Resumes, Business Resumes: The Economics of Back-to-School Spending

School Resumes, Business Resumes: The Economics of Back-to-School Spending

Every September, Nigerian families spend to send children back to school, creating a seasonal economy that puts a whole network of small businesses back to work. 
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Technology
Surprise AI Alliance: Anthropic Taps Accenture as First Evaluator

Surprise AI Alliance: Anthropic Taps Accenture as First Evaluator

Anthropic is implementing third-party safety evaluators within its AI labs, with Accenture's AI division being the first partner to scrutinize models and staff. This $1 billion initiative aims to enhance AI safety, model alignment, and safeguards, especially after recent incidents involving AI agents. Anthropic emphasizes that these evaluators will make its accountability more verifiable, while standards for this new approach are still evolving.

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AI
AI's Dark Secrecy: World Model Companies Guarding Hidden Truths?

AI's Dark Secrecy: World Model Companies Guarding Hidden Truths?

The AI field of world models is shrouded in mystery, with major players like AMI Labs and World Labs keeping their commercialization plans under wraps despite significant funding. This secrecy, partly driven by the technology's vast versatility and a strategic desire to avoid competition, makes specific product timelines unclear, even to their own data suppliers.
Uche Emeka
Microsoft Confession: AI's 'Doom Loop' Threatens Journalism, Legal Filings Reveal

Microsoft Confession: AI's 'Doom Loop' Threatens Journalism, Legal Filings Reveal

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, alleging that large language models were trained on its articles without permission and enable users to bypass paywalls. This legal battle highlights concerns about the sustainability of journalism amidst AI content creation.
Uche Emeka
AI Cyber Shockwave: Anthropic's Claude Breaches OpenAI's Defenses!

AI Cyber Shockwave: Anthropic's Claude Breaches OpenAI's Defenses!

Independent security researchers successfully used Anthropic's Claude Opus 5 to hack into OpenAI, exposing critical vulnerabilities within its systems. The team chained a flaw in Discourse's image processing with an internal access vulnerability, highlighting AI's rapidly growing capability in cybersecurity and the increasing accessibility of sophisticated hacking tools. This incident underscores urgent concerns about AI safety and security in the tech industry.
Uche Emeka
Google Unleashes 'CC': Your New AI Household Manager!

Google Unleashes 'CC': Your New AI Household Manager!

Google has significantly updated its AI agent, CC, to focus on family coordination and household management, responding to user demand for help with daily tasks. This tool integrates with emails and calendars, automating scheduling, creating lists, and even filling out forms for up to six family members. While currently limited to U.S. users aged 18 and above, CC aims to streamline the complexities of modern family life.
Uche Emeka
Discovery
The Yorubas Were Also Enslaved by Other Yorubas: What Happened During the Wars?

The Yorubas Were Also Enslaved by Other Yorubas: What Happened During the Wars?

Yoruba people were also captured and enslaved by other Yoruba during the 19th-century civil wars. From Owu to Kiriji, here is how war reshaped Yorubaland.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
History
The British Wanted to End the Slave Trade in Lagos, But One Woman Said No. Who Was She?

The British Wanted to End the Slave Trade in Lagos, But One Woman Said No. Who Was She?

The British wanted the slave trade out of Lagos. Efunroye, one of West Africa’s most powerful merchants, had other plans. What happened when they came for her?
Owobu Maureen
Spotlight on Africa: 7 Powerful Southern African Kingdoms and Empires History Remembers - Part Three

Spotlight on Africa: 7 Powerful Southern African Kingdoms and Empires History Remembers - Part Three

Seven powerful Southern African kingdoms, from Mapungubwe and Great Zimbabwe to the Zulu, Basotho and Ndebele states, and the histories that shaped the region.
Precious O. Unusere
Why Being the World's Largest Generation Could Actually Be Bad for Gen Z

Why Being the World's Largest Generation Could Actually Be Bad for Gen Z

Gen Z is the world's largest generation, but population size has not translated into economic power. From unemployment to rising costs, discover why Africa may face the biggest impact.
Zainab Bakare
How Did Okrika, a Niger Delta Town, Become A Term For Second-Hand Clothes? 

How Did Okrika, a Niger Delta Town, Become A Term For Second-Hand Clothes? 

Okrika is a historic town in Rivers State and a familiar Nigerian name for second-hand clothes. The story of Okrika traces how a Niger Delta town became synonymous with affordable imported clothing.
Precious O. Unusere
Opinion
If There Is One Thing That Will Kill Us Fast in Nigeria, It Will Be Our Impatience

If There Is One Thing That Will Kill Us Fast in Nigeria, It Will Be Our Impatience

Nigeria’s traffic crisis is not always the government’s fault. From the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to everyday Lagos roads, impatience, reckless driving and refusal to stay in our lanes may be making our traffic nightmares worse.

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Opinion
Modern Friendship Is Becoming Transactional, and We’re Pretending It’s Healthy

Modern Friendship Is Becoming Transactional, and We’re Pretending It’s Healthy

Modern friendship is becoming transactional as we measure usefulness, status, and access. Have we forgotten grace, community, and simply being there for people?
Precious O. Unusere
When Parents’ Love Becomes a Child’s Prison: Protection or Too Much Control?

When Parents’ Love Becomes a Child’s Prison: Protection or Too Much Control?

What if the person telling you that you are too sick to live independently is the very person keeping you trapped?
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Kara Bridge Construction: Could Better Traffic Planning Have Saved Lagosians This Nightmare?

Kara Bridge Construction: Could Better Traffic Planning Have Saved Lagosians This Nightmare?

Kara Bridge construction has turned the usual Lagos commute into a nightmare, leaving commuters asking: could the traffic have been better managed?
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
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
Lifestyle
FashionLore: Coral Beads Came From Abroad. How Did They Become So Nigerian?

FashionLore: Coral Beads Came From Abroad. How Did They Become So Nigerian?

Coral beads did not originate in Nigerian waters. Here is how the Mediterranean coral travelled through Portuguese trade and became a symbol of Bini, Yoruba, Igbo and Efik identity.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Fashion
Why Do Nigerians Put 4 Different Proteins in One Pot? The Food Culture Shock East Africans Can't Understand

Why Do Nigerians Put 4 Different Proteins in One Pot? The Food Culture Shock East Africans Can't Understand

Why do Nigerians cook beef, chicken, fish and assorted meat in one pot? The answer lies in Nigeria’s history, economics and food culture.
Zainab Bakare
British Airways Unveils Bold Africa Expansion with Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Flights and Cape Town Boost for 2027

British Airways Unveils Bold Africa Expansion with Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Flights and Cape Town Boost for 2027

British Airways is significantly expanding its Africa network for Summer 2027, introducing new services to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, alongside increased capacity for Cape Town. This strategic move reintroduces premium direct travel to Tanzania and boosts offerings to South Africa, signaling a renewed focus on East and Southern African destinations for high-yield travelers.
Precious Eseaye
RwandAir Set for Dramatic Long-Haul Growth: Fleet to Double, New Routes to Europe & Asia

RwandAir Set for Dramatic Long-Haul Growth: Fleet to Double, New Routes to Europe & Asia

RwandAir is embarking on an ambitious expansion, adding five Airbus A330s to significantly extend its long-haul reach into Europe and Asia. This move, supported by new destinations like Frankfurt, Mumbai, and Guangzhou, aims to establish Kigali as a vital African connectivity hub. The growth is poised to enhance tourism and trade while intensifying competition in the continent's aviation market.
Precious Eseaye
Uganda Wants More French Tourists. There’s One Problem: Getting There

Uganda Wants More French Tourists. There’s One Problem: Getting There

Uganda is making a strong impression at IFTM Top Resa 2026 in Paris, showcasing its thriving tourism and investment opportunities. The nation highlights significant growth in visitor numbers and revenues, with France emerging as a key high-value market, supported by major hospitality investments and a strategic promotion campaign.
Precious Eseaye
Entertainment
Curtain Wall: Celebrating the Immortal Legacy of Olu Jacobs

Curtain Wall: Celebrating the Immortal Legacy of Olu Jacobs

Olu Jacobs leaves behind a remarkable acting career that connected British theatre and television with the growth of Nigeria’s film industry, while creating opportunities through Lufodo. 

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Celebrity News
Interning At Apple Was the Easy Part. Here's What 16-Year-Old Belusochim Ugochukwu Wants To Do Next

Interning At Apple Was the Easy Part. Here's What 16-Year-Old Belusochim Ugochukwu Wants To Do Next

16-year-old Nigerian robotics prodigy Belusochim Ugochukwu tells ZealNews Africa what really happened behind his Apple internship, from childhood failures to what he intends to do next.
ZealNews Editorial
Nigeria's Falconets Make History! England Crushed 0-3 in World Cup Record Books!

Nigeria's Falconets Make History! England Crushed 0-3 in World Cup Record Books!

Nigeria's Falconets delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over England in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16, securing their place in the quarter-finals. Key goals from Tosin Rafiu, Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei, and Mary Mamadu, alongside a crucial penalty save by Christiana Uzoma, sealed the historic win.
Uche Emeka
Pistons Secure Future with Star Ausar Thompson's Blockbuster $155M Extension!

Pistons Secure Future with Star Ausar Thompson's Blockbuster $155M Extension!

Detroit Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has signed a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale extension after a stellar season. He earned first-team All-Defense and finished third in DPOY voting, leading the NBA in steals. This historic deal makes him and his twin brother, Amen Thompson, the first siblings to each secure over $100 million in NBA contracts.
Uche Emeka
Curtain Call: 'Law & Order' Franchise Prepares for Historic End of an Era!

Curtain Call: 'Law & Order' Franchise Prepares for Historic End of an Era!

NBC's Law & Order is set to return for its 26th season next month, marking the emotional departure of Reid Scott's Detective Vincent Riley. His exit will unfold in a deeply personal storyline involving his complicated relationship with his brother, Matt, in the second episode. The upcoming season follows the team's struggles with corruption in Season 25, promising a compelling start.
Precious Eseaye