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Reps Drop Their Own Bill for Tinubu's as State Police Push Moves Closer to Reality. President Bola Tinubu has asked lawmakers to approve a bill that could pave the way for state police. Here's why the proposal has returned, what it seeks to change and why this time feels different.
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Reps Drop Their Own Bill for Tinubu's as State Police Push Moves Closer to Reality.
President Bola Tinubu has asked lawmakers to approve a bill that could pave the way for state police. Here's why the proposal has returned, what it seeks to change and why this time feels different.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI After spending 56 days in captivity, rescued Oriire pupils are back with their families, but some parents say they may not send their children back to the schools where they were abducted. The challenge now is rebuilding confidence.
The UK is shutting British Council offices in several African countries—but what does it mean for education, culture, and future opportunities?
A fake agency controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has sparked calls for President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to resign. Gbajabiamila has responded by filing a defamation lawsuit against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the purported Director-General of the agency, seeking significant damages and a public apology.
A police investigation is underway into the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila at the Ebonyi State residence of Minister of Works, David Umahi. While the police insist on an autopsy to determine the cause, her family has opposed the procedure. A colleague's sworn affidavit provides a detailed account of Habila's last hours and the discovery of her body.
Business
Kenya's $1.16 Billion Loan Economy Raises a Bigger Question: Do Africans Need More Loans or More Opportunities?
Kenya's $1.16 billion digital lending market highlights the success of mobile credit, but it also raises bigger questions about Africa's growing dependence on debt. Do citizens need more digital loans or more economic opportunities, grants, and sustainable pathways to wealth creation?
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Nine Years, $156 Trillion, and 323 Million Users: Binance Wants to Be More Than an Exchange
Nine years after its founding, Binance has grown from a crypto exchange into one of the world's largest financial platforms, serving 323 million users and processing over $156 trillion in trading volume as it helps shape the future of global finance.Precious O. Unusere
BRVM Explodes: Five Stocks Lead Market's Strong Upward Surge
West African equity markets are demonstrating strong upward momentum, with the BRVM experiencing significant stock gains as of July 15, 2026. Sonatel Senegal leads with a +14.44% increase over 30 days, while Crown Siem Côte d'Ivoire and others show robust short-term growth, highlighting dynamic investment opportunities.David Isong
Cloudflare's Bitcoin Breakthrough: AI Micropayments Get a Major Boost!
Cloudflare has launched a new monetization program leveraging the x402 machine payments standard, allowing AI agents to pay for online data using cryptocurrencies. This initiative aims to address friction in AI-web interactions by enabling direct payments, potentially eliminating the need for API keys and mitigating DoS attacks. The integration marks a significant step towards a machine-native monetary internet, with discussions on future Bitcoin adoption for enhanced privacy and geopolitical neutrality.David Isong
No Pardon for SBF: Senate's Unanimous Verdict Shakes Crypto World
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution rejecting any executive clemency for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, affirming its commitment to the rule of law. This rebuke comes after Bankman-Fried filed a formal pardon application, seeking restored civil rights following his 25-year sentence for orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in U.S. history, involving the collapse of his crypto exchange, FTX.David Isong
Technology
Why YouTube May Never Convince Most Users to Pay For Premium
Why do so many people refuse to pay for YouTube Premium? YouTube's generous free tier, manageable ads, and unmatched content library may explain why most users never feel the need to subscribe.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
What Is Samsung Flex Titanium? How the New Foldable Display Technology Reduces Screen Creases
What is Samsung Flex Titanium? Learn how Samsung’s new foldable display technology uses titanium-alloy components to reduce screen creases, improve durability, and reshape the future of foldable phones.Zainab Bakare
First Look: 2026 Subaru WRX Base Delivers Thrilling Performance on a Budget!
The 2026 Subaru WRX Base redefines affordable performance, offering a thrilling manual driving experience on Welsh roads and tracks. With its reintroduced Base trim starting at $33,690, the WRX proves that engaging performance is still accessible, balancing essential features with a powerful turbocharged boxer-four engine and all-wheel-drive capabilities.Uche Emeka
Unbeatable Value: Slate Pickup at $26,400 Challenges Top 10 Cheaper Cars and SUVs!
The new Slate electric pickup truck offers an impressively low $26,400 MSRP, making it a budget-friendly EV option capable of hauling and towing. However, for buyers prioritizing the absolute cheapest new vehicle or more standard features, numerous alternatives exist that offer better value than a bare-bones Slate, especially as options increase its price.Uche Emeka
AI's Dangerous Double-Edged Sword: Chatbots Threaten Free Speech
A Meta Oversight Board study reveals that AI systems are more likely to decline criticism of restrictive governments than permissive ones, raising concerns about extending state influence over global online speech. This is further supported by research showing AI models' vulnerability to foreign controls through non-English training data, highlighting inherent biases in how AI learns from information environments.Uche Emeka
Discovery
Suella Braverman Wants Former Colonies to Repay Britain. Repay It for What, Exactly?
Suella Braverman's remark that former colonies should repay Britain reopens an old question: was the empire remembered as investment or extraction? From railways built to move resources to the wealth behind Europe's industrial rise, the debate over colonialism, identity, and reparations refuses to fade.
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If Every Crisis Is Breaking News, Why Does Nothing Feel Broken Anymore?
Breaking news no longer breaks through. Audiences have grown numb to headlines amid misinformation, shrinking attention spans, survival instincts, and broken government promises, raising urgent questions about what journalism must become to matter again.Precious O. Unusere
With All the Reforms Going On in Nigeria, Will the Country Ever Get Better?
Nigeria has seen reform after reform for decades—but why do so many citizens still struggle? Is this time finally different, because if these reforms are fully implemented, will they truly make the country better?Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Why Must African Fiction Translate Itself Before It Is Allowed to Be Literature?
African literature deserves to be fully read as art, not anthropology or some form of cultural relic to be studied. Too often, African stories are treated as cultural evidence rather than creative expression, denying writers the same freedom routinely granted to Western storytelling and mythology.Precious O. Unusere
Are Cheap Loans Giving the World Bank and IMF Too Much Power in Africa?
Cheap loans can help build economies—but what happens when they come with tough policy conditions? Kenya's latest World Bank deal is reigniting the debate over Africa's financial independence.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
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
French Visa Shake-Up Sparks Outrage Among Cameroonian Students
Cameroonian students and parents protested new, immediate financial hurdles for French visas, requiring proof of full tuition payment. This policy, announced by Campus France Cameroon, affects students already in the application process and adds to a broader trend of increasing tuition fees for non-EU students. Organizers demand dialogue and fairness to address the significant financial burden.
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Fibermaxxing Explained: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed With Fiber in 2026
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Is Hantavirus Still a Threat? What Happened After the Headlines Faded?
Is hantavirus still a threat in 2026? Explore what happened after the MV Hondius outbreak, why it was contained and how misinformation spread faster than the virus itself.Zainab Bakare
Ethiopia Opens Historic National Dialogue Conference in Push for Peace and Unity
Ethiopia's National Dialogue Conference has officially opened in Addis Ababa, bringing together over 4,000 diverse representatives for weeks of structured deliberations. Organized by the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, it aims to build national consensus and chart a shared future, addressing critical issues identified through extensive grassroots consultations. This landmark initiative is seen as vital for lasting peace, national unity, and reconciliation.Precious Eseaye
Rwanda Lands Historic Aston Villa Deal to Boost Global Tourism and Investment
Visit Rwanda has announced a landmark global partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, making the brand the club's official front-of-shirt partner, tourism partner, and coffee provider. This significant deal aims to showcase Rwanda as a premier destination for tourism, trade, and investment while also fostering football development initiatives within the country. The agreement marks a major step in both Rwanda's economic growth strategy and Aston Villa's international expansion.Precious Eseaye
Entertainment
Raheema Auwal-Panti: The 15-Year-Old Building a Future Where Period Poverty Doesn't Have to Exist
Fifteen-year-old Nigerian innovator Raheema Auwal-Panti is turning agricultural waste into biodegradable sanitary pads, tackling period poverty, plastic pollution, and women's health challenges while earning global recognition as a 2026 Earth Prize finalist.
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Why France Often Feels Like Africa's Second Team at the World Cup
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Spain's Winning Formula Takes Them to Another World Cup Final
Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, proving once again that teamwork and discipline can overcome even the tournament's biggest stars.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
France Seemed Destined for the World Cup Final, Until Spain Changed Everything
France looked destined for the World Cup final—until Spain tore up the script. Here's why their shock exit surprised football fans everywhere.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Rising Star: Loren Adetutu Gomez Shines as Top Female Graduate at Nigerian Law School
Loren Adetutu Gomez shares her extraordinary journey through the Nigerian Law School, culminating in a First Class and recognition as Joint Best Female and Joint Second Best Graduating Student. Her narrative emphasizes the critical role of consistent habits and adaptable study strategies over motivation in achieving academic excellence, even when facing moments of doubt and immense pressure. She also offers invaluable advice for aspiring First Class students and those navigating the Nigerian Law School.Precious Eseaye