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Yar’Adua Won a Disputed Election in 2007. 19 Years Later, Has Nigeria Fixed What Went Wrong?Nineteen years after Yar’Adua admitted Nigeria’s 2007 election was flawed, INEC independence, result transmission and electoral accountability remain key tests for the 2027 polls.
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Yar’Adua Won a Disputed Election in 2007. 19 Years Later, Has Nigeria Fixed What Went Wrong?
Nineteen years after Yar’Adua admitted Nigeria’s 2007 election was flawed, INEC independence, result transmission and electoral accountability remain key tests for the 2027 polls.
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ZAINAB BAKAREThe EU has pledged €20 million to boost Nigeria’s military, but will it finally make highways and communities safer for Nigerians?
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved major successes in its intensified campaign against illicit drugs, intercepting a colossal 8,725 kg of tramadol at Apapa port, valued at over N6.98 billion. These efforts, which also include seizures of Canadian Loud and arrests at Idumota Market, underscore the agency's commitment to disrupting drug trafficking networks across Nigeria.
The recent local government elections in Kogi State have drawn severe criticism from opposition parties and observers, who allege widespread irregularities and voter disenfranchisement, despite the ruling APC winning all seats. While KOSIEC and state officials lauded the polls as credible and transparent, opposition figures described them as a sham and a selection process.
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that metal scavengers stole all wires from a N3 billion electricity project, a key factor in restricting the scrap metal trade. This decision is also driven by intelligence linking scrap dealers to insurgents selling looted metals, highlighting severe security and infrastructure vulnerabilities in the North-East. The government aims to balance public safety with addressing the economic impact on traders.
Business
Nigeria’s ₦2 Billion Rule for Crypto Exchanges and Custodians: Can Smaller Firms Keep Up?
Can smaller crypto operators meet Nigeria’s SEC capital requirements and remain competitive, or will the cost of compliance favour businesses with deeper financial backing?
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
NEAR Protocol's Explosive Growth: $130 Million Swap Surge Propels Price to $5
The NEAR Protocol ecosystem is experiencing peak operational efficiency, driven by record transaction volumes through NEAR Intents and a significant surge in demand for protected cross-chain transactions by institutional players. Supported by robust Wall Street investment through the Bitwise NEAR ETF and cutting-edge post-quantum security upgrades, the network demonstrates strong resilience and strategic growth, positioning it as a leading platform for secure and high-volume operations.David Isong
XRP Price Explodes: First Bullish Surge Since September Ignites Market Hope
XRP is showing the first signs of buyer strength since September, trading near $1.31 after a daily gain, following a significant drop in October. The $1.25 to $1.30 range is acting as support, but critical resistance lies ahead at $1.33 and $1.37-$1.38. The next few days will determine if this is a true reversal or a brief pause.David Isong
46% Of Nigerian Workers Earn Below ₦200,000: You Have A Job, But Can You Afford Your Life?
Nearly half of Nigerian workers earn below ₦200,000 monthly, according to a new PaidHR report. With rising living costs, is having a job still enough to survive in Nigeria?Owobu Maureen
46% Of Nigerian Workers Earn Below ₦200,000 Monthly, But Can You Really Build A Life On That Salary?
Nearly half of Nigerian workers earn below ₦200,000 monthly, according to a new PaidHR report. With rising living costs, is having a job still enough to survive in Nigeria?Owobu Maureen
Technology
How Nigerian Lawyer Rasheed Aro Got Meta to Restore Five Disabled Instagram Accounts
A Nigerian lawyer got Meta to restore five disabled Instagram accounts with one demand letter. Now, Rasheed Aro is taking on Big Tech to protect Nigerian users.
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OWOBU MAUREEN
Six Things That Have Changed About Paystack Since Stripe Bought It
Six years after Stripe bought Paystack for $200 million, the fintech has expanded across Africa, launched Zap, acquired a microfinance bank and moved into lending. What has changed?Owobu Maureen
Six Things That Have Changed About Paystack Since Stripe Bought It
Six years after Stripe bought Paystack for $200 million, the fintech has expanded across Africa, launched Zap, acquired a microfinance bank and moved into lending. What has changed?Owobu Maureen
Hollywood Maverick's Rebel Past: Jon Favreau's 'Swingers' Stance Revealed
"Swingers," released 30 years ago, explored Gen-X slackerdom through a distinctive "man show" lens, influencing 90s culture with its depiction of male friendships and attempts at retro cool. Jon Favreau's film follows heartbroken actor Mike and his motormouthed friend Trent as they navigate Hollywood's dating scene and a revealing trip to Las Vegas, exposing their true "awkward poseur" nature.Uche Emeka
AI Giant Anthropic Launches Innovative Fund Tied to Company Value
Anthropic has launched the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund, committing an initial five percent of its shares to the new entity. This initiative, designed to scale with the company's growth, aims to further its public good mission, including AI safety research and addressing labor market impacts, with strict prohibitions against political spending. The move underscores Anthropic's commitment to directing equity towards societal benefit rather than escalating executive pay.Uche Emeka
Discovery
At What Age Does Being Single Become Everybody's Business?
Marriage at 30 brings pressure from family, social media, and economic realities. A commentary on African expectations, adulthood, and choosing when to settle down.
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A Person Needs Help, Nigerians Bring Out Their Phones: When Did Emergencies Become Content?
Someone is fighting for their life, but the crowd is busy recording. Why do Nigerians pull out their phones during emergencies instead of helping? The disturbing truth behind Nigeria’s culture of filming people in crisis.Owobu Maureen
How Nnamdi Azikiwe Fought for Public Libraries When Colonial Officials Doubted Nigerians Needed Them
In 1940, Nnamdi Azikiwe challenged colonial officials who doubted African interest in reading, amid debates over public library funding and access to books in Nigeria.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
John B. Watson Deliberately Taught A Baby To Fear The World. Should Scientific Knowledge Come At The Expense Of A Child's Wellbeing?
In 1920, a psychologist deliberately taught a baby to fear things that had never frightened him before. Little Albert became one of psychology’s most controversial experiments, but did anyone ever undo what they had done to him?Owobu Maureen
How One Doctor Stood Between Ebola and Lagos: The Story of Stella Adadevoh
Dr Stella Adadevoh helped Nigeria contain Ebola in 2014. Her courage, clinical judgement and legacy offer urgent lessons as Congo battles a deadly outbreak.Precious O. Unusere
Opinion
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
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ZAINAB BAKARE
OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?
This in-depth analysis examines the promise and pitfalls of tuition-free learning, from breaking cycles of poverty to fears of declining quality. With examples from Finland to sub-Saharan Africa, it explores how nations can balance equity, funding, and excellence in an age where knowledge is the key to progress.Eric Namso
Opinion: The Dangerous Binary of Modern Narcissist Theory
Can Empaths Be Narcissists and what type of narcissistic behaviors exists?Ibukun Oluwa
How Remembering Ancestors Shapes Moral Philosophy
By reflecting on the lives of those who came before us—their virtues, mistakes, and choices—we uncover a deeper, more personal foundation for understanding right and wrong.Ibukun Oluwa
Should Nigeria Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?
As countries experiment with shorter work weeks, Nigeria faces a pressing question: could a four-day schedule ease burnout, boost productivity, and reshape work culture—or would it clash with our unique economic realities?zainab bakare
Lifestyle
When Doctors Got It Wrong: The DES Scandal and the Cost of Ignoring Women’s Health
The DES scandal reveals how ignored medical evidence exposed millions to risks and raised questions about women’s health and medical misogyny.
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Pope Leo Makes Swift Recovery, Discharged After Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo has been discharged from a Rome hospital just four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery and is set to return to public duties at the Vatican. The 71-year-old pontiff's first public engagement is scheduled for Sunday, following a successful operation for lung adenocarcinoma.Precious Eseaye
Taraba Unveils Groundbreaking Digital System to Revolutionize Healthcare
Taraba State Government, in partnership with Jhpiego, has launched the Integrated Client Management Application, a new digital health system. It aims to streamline patient records, reduce missed appointments, and improve follow-up care across various health programs, transitioning to a comprehensive and sustainable approach to healthcare delivery.Precious Eseaye
Superjumbo Soars Back! Etihad's A380 Revival Signals Boom in Premium Long-Haul Travel
Etihad Airways has surprisingly returned its entire Airbus A380 fleet to service, driven by strong premium demand, airport congestion, and widebody delivery delays. This strategic move on key global routes bolsters capacity, impacts African feeder services, and re-emphasizes the value of larger aircraft in today's evolving long-haul market.Precious Eseaye
Culinary Cousins: 10 Nigerian Foods and Their Global Lookalikes
Nigerian foods have counterparts in other countries, though the similarities do not always mean they share the same history, ingredients or origins. See 10 culinary doppelgängers worth knowing.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Entertainment
“Why Does God Need a Gun?” The Nigerian Poet Who Writes Against Injustice and Forgotten Histories
Using poetry to bring Nigeria’s painful histories of political repression, environmental injustice and religious violence into focus, Ogaga Ifowodo preserves the human experiences that can be lost when these events become mere records of history.
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More Than Entertainment: 5 African Movies That Told Our Stories to the World
Five African stories, five unforgettable films. From Nigeria's civil war to a Ugandan girl's chess dreams, discover the books and real events that inspired them.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
AMAA 2026: What ‘To Adaego With Love’ and ‘The Herd’ Say About Nollywood’s Moment
To Adaego With Love and The Herd lead Nigeria’s AMAA 2026 Best Film bid as Nollywood’s cinema audience and box-office figures grow.Precious O. Unusere
Taylor Swift's Reign Continues: Album Dominates Billboard 200 for Unprecedented 15th Week!
Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' secures its 15th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, driven by strong album sales and streams. The latest chart, dated Oct. 24, also features new entries like Greta Van Fleet's 'Palace for the People' and movements from Olivia Rodrigo, Morgan Wallen, and Drake, all determined by Luminate's multi-metric consumption methodology.Precious Eseaye
Ronaldo vs Messi: The Race to 1,000 Career Goals Enters Its Final Stretch
Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are nearing an unprecedented 1,000 official career goals, a milestone never before achieved. Ronaldo, with 981 goals, holds a significant lead over Messi's 936, making him the strong frontrunner to reach the historic mark first. The article delves into their current paths, historical significance, and the potential outcome of this epic statistical race.Uche Emeka