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Nigeria’s Power Crisis: Why Universities Are Ditching the National Grid?
Nigerian universities are abandoning the national grid. What's driving the shift to self-generated electricity?
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OGOCHUKWU MAGDALENE OBIA
Nigerian troops have achieved significant successes nationwide against terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements, as reported by the Defence Headquarters. This includes foiling an attempted mass abduction by ISWAP at a school in Monguno, Borno State, rescuing 46 students, though some casualties were tragically sustained during the intense firefight. These comprehensive operations underscore the military's commitment to national security and protecting vulnerable populations.
The United Nations has warned that terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel are escalating their operations using sophisticated tools like drones, cryptocurrencies, and advanced communications. This detailed UN report, presented to the Security Council, highlights the devastating humanitarian cost and the critical need for a comprehensive approach beyond military action, focusing on socio-economic development and regional cooperation.
Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to investigate the 2026 federal budget's Service-Wide Vote, an opaque allocation that increased by nearly 2,000% to ₦12.8 trillion. He raised concerns over transparency and the potential misuse of funds for political purposes, demanding full disclosure from the government.
Business
The World Cup Ended, So Why Are Millions of African Bettors Still Chasing What They Lost?
The World Cup drove an 80% surge in betting, but as Africa celebrates the wins, who is counting the debt, regret, and emotional cost of losing?
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OWOBU MAUREEN
XRP Community Gears Up for Pivotal Vote on Groundbreaking Protocol Upgrade!
The XRP Ledger is set to receive significant protocol amendments in the coming weeks, introducing features like batch transactions, confidential transfers, and sponsored fees, alongside crucial performance optimizations. While these upgrades aim to enhance the ledger's functionality, a concurrent debate led by validator Vet opposes further reductions in XRPL's essential reserve requirements.David Isong
MicroStrategy Shocks Market: Sells $263.5M in Shares, Skips Bitcoin Acquisition!
MicroStrategy recently sold MSTR shares to bolster its U.S. dollar reserves to over $3.2 billion, pausing its aggressive bitcoin acquisition strategy for now. Despite the shift, leadership reaffirms a long-term commitment to buying bitcoin and managing debt, while Michael Saylor actively engages in Bitcoin protocol discussions. Analysts view the cash buildup positively amidst a growing trend of corporate bitcoin holdings.David Isong
PayPal Acquisition Analysis: Why Stripe's $53B Offer Could Reshape Payments in 2026
Stripe and Advent's $53 billion bid for PayPal could transform digital payments, combining merchant infrastructure, Venmo, and stablecoin services into a fintech giant.Zainab Bakare
Crypto Titan Novogratz Reveals Secret Sauce for $100K Bitcoin Explosion!
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz predicts Bitcoin could hit $100,000, contingent on U.S. crypto legislation, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and reignited investor demand. He highlights Bitcoin's evolution into an established store-of-value asset despite speculative capital shifting to AI and tech. Novogratz maintains strong conviction in Bitcoin's long-term resilience and its essential role in portfolios amidst rising U.S. debt.David Isong
Technology
Electric Thrills for Less: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Drops Price, Keeps the Roar
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is now $6,300 cheaper, offering near-Corvette-level performance and enhanced features for $61,500. This high-performance EV SUV includes a standard NACS port for broader charging access and an upgraded N Drift Optimizer with 10 stages of tail-out performance. Despite a range penalty, its blend of power, price, and new capabilities makes it a compelling option.
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Kenya's Digital Resilience: Presidential Website Back Online After Cyber Attack
African tech news features Kenya's prompt recovery of its presidential website after a cyberattack, alongside Nigeria's new executive order to coordinate virtual asset regulation. Additionally, a new health startup, Wakamedics, emerges from personal fertility struggles, aiming to revolutionize access to care.Uche Emeka
China's Hottest AI Model Overwhelmed, Halts New Subscriptions
China's powerful new AI model, Kimi K3, has temporarily halted new subscriptions after overwhelming demand, signaling the immense challenges and rapid advancements in the Chinese AI sector. The Beijing-based Moonshot AI model, boasting 2.8 trillion parameters, has rattled U.S. tech rivals and intensified the global AI race.Uche Emeka
AI Stocks Mount Dramatic Recovery After Market Shakes
Wall Street found steadier footing Monday as AI chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD rebounded from recent losses. While corporate earnings from companies like AMC and Domino's impressed, concerns about AI stock valuations and persistent inflation, driven by rising oil prices, continue to influence the market and push Treasury yields higher globally.Uche Emeka
Heartstopper Triumphs: Netflix's Beloved Queer Series Reaches Stunning Finale!
Heartstopper Forever continues the beloved series' unique blend of sweet queer romance and serious coming-of-age challenges. The finale movie explores Charlie and Nick's anxieties about their future and individual identities as Nick faces graduation, while maintaining its poignant and wholesome approach to teenage love.Uche Emeka
Discovery
Why Do Nigerians Blame Rape Victims? The Favour Agbro Case, Explained
The death of Favour Agbro has reignited a difficult conversation about rape culture and victim-blaming in Nigeria. Why do so many people scrutinize victims instead of alleged perpetrators, even when there is a reported confession?
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ZAINAB BAKARE4,000 Creators Gone in One Day. Is Social Media Rewarding Creativity or Just Teaching Us How to Copy Faster?
X removed nearly 4,000 creators from its revenue-sharing programme for stolen content and engagement bait, reopening larger questions about originality, creator culture, monetisation obsession, AI moderation, and whether social media is rewarding creativity or simply teaching us how to copy faster.Precious O. Unusere
If You Speak Multiple Languages, Your Brain May Be Ageing Differently
Speaking multiple languages could slow brain ageing by up to 13 years. The way multilingual people think, switch and communicate may reveal a hidden advantage for brain health.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Andrew Tate Faces New Assault and Human Trafficking Charges. Will His Followers Care?
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate face new rape and human trafficking charges, but many followers, especially among Africa's online masculinity movement, may see the allegations as further proof of their influence rather than a reason to abandon their message.Zainab Bakare
You Can Only Afford To Hate Religion If Someone Else Still Fears It
If you think Nigerians would behave without religion, you haven't met the average Nigerian. No police, no courts, no regulator; just the fear of God standing between order and chaos. What actually happens when that fear disappears?Owobu Maureen
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
The Aluminium Foil You Add To Your Jollof Is Poisoning Your Party Jollof
Everyone loves the smoky taste of party Jollof—but few people know what hot foil may be transferring into the pot. That foil covering your smoky Jollof may be adding more than flavour. What happens when aluminium meets heat, tomatoes and spices?
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Addis Ababa Emerges as East Africa's Conference Capital with Record Tourism Growth
Addis Ababa is rapidly transforming into a prominent tourism destination, driven by extensive corridor development and infrastructure investments. The Ethiopian capital is seeing strong growth in conference and business tourism, with a significant increase in international conferences hosted. These efforts are enhancing the city's global appeal and positioning it as a key economic driver.Precious Eseaye
Why Some Men Faint While Urinating at Night, and What's Actually Happening in Their Body
A midnight trip to the bathroom can sometimes end in a sudden collapse. Micturition syncope causes dizziness, sweating, blurred vision, and fainting during or after urination, especially in men over 40 and older adults with prostate issues or low blood pressure.Owobu Maureen
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
Unplug and Connect: Creative Activities to Strengthen Family Bonds
Unplug and connect with your family! See creative, screen-free activities that strengthen bonds, improve communication, and create lasting memories for parents and kids.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Entertainment
The World Cup Medal: What Is The Story Behind María Williams' Journey From Ghana to Spain?
A World Cup medal was the final chapter. María Williams' journey from Ghana to Spain was where the story of Nico Williams truly began.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Who Is Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, The Woman Set To Lead The NBA As Its Second Female President Since 1991?
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been elected the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association, becoming only the second woman to lead the body since 1933 and the first in 34 years. Here's her journey from the courtroom and justice sector reforms to the NBA's highest office.Precious O. Unusere
Is FIFA Racist, Or Does It Just Prefer African Sound Without African Stars?
Is FIFA racist? Shakira has fronted African-inspired World Cup songs twice, while no African artist has ever been trusted to lead one alone. Is this representation, exploitation, or racism?Owobu Maureen
Ninety Minutes, Zero Shots: Argentina's World Cup Final in One Brutal Statistic
Argentina made unwanted World Cup history in the 2026 final against Spain, becoming the first team in 60 years to go 90 minutes of a World Cup final without registering a single shot.Zainab Bakare
FIFA Gave the World Cup Final a Halftime Show. Burna Boy, Shakira and BTS Made It Unforgettable.
In the World Cup's 96-year history, halftime had always belonged to football. FIFA changed that in 2026 with its first official halftime show featuring Burna Boy, Shakira, BTS and other global stars.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi