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Electoral Shake-up: Court Backs INEC Guidelines, El-Rufai Ally Dumps ADC
Electoral Shake-up: Court Backs INEC Guidelines, El-Rufai Ally Dumps ADCINEC is intensifying preparations for the 2027 general election, planning a mock presidential election and a technology audit, as the Court of Appeal reaffirms the commission's discretionary powers regarding electoral guidelines. Political parties have completed candidate uploads, while the PDP and ADC grapple with significant internal leadership and structural crises.
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Troops Crush Abduction Attempt at Borno School!

Troops Crush Abduction Attempt at Borno School!

Nigerian security forces, comprising Operation HADIN KAI troops and police, foiled a mass abduction attempt by suspected ISWAP terrorists at Federal Government Girls College, Monguno. The timely intervention rescued 46 students, though some tragically died from gunfire during the early morning encounter. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend collaborators and track the fleeing militants, as authorities vow to secure educational institutions in the North East.

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article source iconPELUMI ILESANMI
Local
Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has been elected the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association President, marking her as the second woman to lead the NBA and the first to be directly elected. Her historic win came after an election marred by a cyberattack and prior controversies, with other national officers also successfully elected.
Rescued Oyo teacher Zacchaeus Olatunde detailed his 56-day captivity ordeal, claiming abductors released them before security escort. He recounted being blindfolded, the captors identifying as ISWAP, and the harrowing journey to freedom, including initial fear of the rescue team.
INEC is intensifying preparations for the 2027 general election, planning a mock presidential election and a technology audit, as the Court of Appeal reaffirms the commission's discretionary powers regarding electoral guidelines. Political parties have completed candidate uploads, while the PDP and ADC grapple with significant internal leadership and structural crises.
Tensions between the US and Iran have dramatically escalated, marked by a recent exchange of air strikes and retaliatory drone attacks. The US targeted Iranian military facilities after two American troops were killed in Jordan, while Iran responded by striking US bases in Kuwait. This renewed conflict highlights the collapse of a recent ceasefire and the rising human cost of hostilities.
Business
Crypto Titan Novogratz Reveals Secret Sauce for $100K Bitcoin Explosion!

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.

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article source iconDAVID ISONG
Crypto
Market Shockwave: Hyperliquid Dethrones XRP in Futures Battleground!

Market Shockwave: Hyperliquid Dethrones XRP in Futures Battleground!

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has overtaken XRP in crypto futures open interest, reaching $1.45 billion and securing the fourth-largest position, according to recent Coinglass data. This shift indicates strong trader confidence in HYPE's derivatives market, even as XRP maintains a higher overall market capitalization.
David Isong
PayPal Acquisition Analysis: Why Stripe's $53B Offer Could Reshape Payments in 2026

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
Ecobank Group Stumbles: BRVM Rally Halted by Investor Profit-Taking

Ecobank Group Stumbles: BRVM Rally Halted by Investor Profit-Taking

The Daba Finance/BRVM rally paused due to profit-taking, leading to a decline in main indexes on July 17, 2026. Ecobank Group (ETI TG) shares dropped significantly, despite strong year-to-date gains, while trading remained active with select stocks posting gains. This suggests a phase of capital rotation rather than a broad market deterioration.
David Isong
SHIB Surges: Unprecedented 100% Exchange Outflow Ignites Volatility!

SHIB Surges: Unprecedented 100% Exchange Outflow Ignites Volatility!

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is witnessing heightened activity with a significant surge in exchange outflows, signaling increased conviction among holders who are moving tokens off exchanges. While this is often interpreted as a bullish sign, SHIB's technical chart remains weak, trading below key moving averages. A sustained price recovery hinges on reclaiming critical resistance levels.
David Isong
Technology
Visionary Nonprofit Current AI Aims to Create Free 'World Wide Web of AI'

Visionary Nonprofit Current AI Aims to Create Free 'World Wide Web of AI'

Current AI, a nonprofit organization, is building open and public AI infrastructure to combat linguistic and cultural exclusion by private AI systems. With initiatives like Suno Sutra, an offline device supporting 22 Indian languages, and substantial funding, it champions community-controlled data and equitable access to AI globally. The organization's efforts focus on preserving diverse cultures and ensuring technology serves all communities.

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article source iconUCHE EMEKA
AI
The Samsung Most People Don't Know: From the World's Tallest Building to the Future of Biotechnology

The Samsung Most People Don't Know: From the World's Tallest Building to the Future of Biotechnology

Samsung is far bigger than the smartphones it is famous for. From building the Burj Khalifa and manufacturing semiconductor chips to advancing biotechnology and shipbuilding, the South Korean conglomerate is quietly shaping industries that power modern life across the world.
Precious O. Unusere
Companies Are Blaming AI for 874 Daily Layoffs. A 2021 Hiring Mistake Says Otherwise

Companies Are Blaming AI for 874 Daily Layoffs. A 2021 Hiring Mistake Says Otherwise

Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft say it's an AI transformation. One insider says it's just 2021's hiring mess showing up three years late. Guess who's right.
Owobu Maureen
Nigeria's President Unleashes Executive Order to Harmonize Virtual Assets

Nigeria's President Unleashes Executive Order to Harmonize Virtual Assets

Nigeria has enacted the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a new framework to harmonize the regulation of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. This move establishes a Virtual Asset Council chaired by the CBN, aiming to improve inter-agency coordination, combat financial risks like money laundering, and foster responsible innovation. The order seeks to provide clarity and stability for Nigeria's rapidly growing digital asset industry.
Uche Emeka
Why YouTube May Never Convince Most Users to Pay For Premium

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.
Zainab Bakare
Discovery
You Can Only Afford To Hate Religion If Someone Else Still Fears It

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?

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Social Insight
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
Why Must African Fiction Translate Itself Before It Is Allowed to Be Literature? 

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
With All the Reforms Going On in Nigeria, Will the Country Ever Get Better?

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
Suella Braverman Wants Former Colonies to Repay Britain. Repay It for What, Exactly? 

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. 
Precious O. Unusere
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

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Opinion
OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?

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

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

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?

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
Why Some Men Faint While Urinating at Night, and What's Actually Happening in Their Body

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.

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Health
Fibermaxxing Explained: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed With Fiber in 2026

Fibermaxxing Explained: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed With Fiber in 2026

What is fibermaxxing? Discover why fiber has become one of the biggest wellness trends of 2026, the science behind gut health, weight management, debloating, and how to increase fiber safely.
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
Is Hantavirus Still a Threat? What Happened After the Headlines Faded?

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
Unplug and Connect: Creative Activities to Strengthen Family Bonds

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
Taylor Sheridan's 'Call of Duty' Film Reveals Explosive First Plot Details

Taylor Sheridan's 'Call of Duty' Film Reveals Explosive First Plot Details

Hollywood's highly anticipated Call of Duty movie is officially set within the Modern Warfare universe, with Peter Berg directing and Taylor Sheridan co-writing and producing. The film will explore covert operations and iconic characters from the game series, brought to the screen by Paramount Pictures and Activision. Audiences can expect this ambitious action, war, adventure, and thriller adaptation to debut on June 30, 2028.

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article source iconPRECIOUS ESEAYE
Movies
Christopher Nolan's Latest Epic Shatters Box Office Records with Staggering Debut

Christopher Nolan's Latest Epic Shatters Box Office Records with Staggering Debut

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is making waves in the film industry, surpassing box office expectations with a $260 million worldwide opening and garnering stellar reviews. Its success, alongside the underperformance of recent franchises, highlights a demand for original cinematic epics. This comes as a Collider quiz celebrates the diverse artistry of Oscar Best Picture winners, from 'Parasite' to 'Oppenheimer'.
Precious Eseaye
Idris Elba Wants More West African Action Films, But Can the Industry Deliver?

Idris Elba Wants More West African Action Films, But Can the Industry Deliver?

Idris Elba is backing a new wave of West African action films, but can Nollywood and the wider industry overcome infrastructure, funding, and distribution challenges to create a globally competitive action genre?
Zainab Bakare
Mbappé Makes History! French Star Claims World Cup All-Time Scoring Crown!

Mbappé Makes History! French Star Claims World Cup All-Time Scoring Crown!

Kylian Mbappé has made history, becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 22 goals. This monumental achievement, secured during France's third-place playoff, also sees him lead the current tournament's Golden Boot race with 10 goals, solidifying his status as a football legend.
Uche Emeka
Meet Jongkuch Mach, the 18-Year-Old Basketball Prospect Taller Than Most NBA Stars.

Meet Jongkuch Mach, the 18-Year-Old Basketball Prospect Taller Than Most NBA Stars.

Standing 7 ft 6 in tall at just 18, South Sudanese-Australian basketball prospect Jongkuch "JK" Mach is drawing attention from scouts and fans around the world.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi