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10 Reasons Benin Republic Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List
10 Reasons Benin Republic Should Be on Your Travel Bucket ListBenin Republic is West Africa's most underrated travel destination from Ganvié's floating city and Ouidah's slave trade memorial to Pendjari's affordable safari and UNESCO royal palaces. Here's why it belongs on your bucket list before the crowds arrive. 
By Zainab Bakare•2 days agoTravel
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100 Channels and a ₦1,500 Annual Fee: The Big Question Behind Nigeria's FreeTV Ambition

100 Channels and a ₦1,500 Annual Fee: The Big Question Behind Nigeria's FreeTV Ambition

Nigeria's FreeTV offers 100+ channels for just ₦1,500 a year. Here is what the platform actually is, how it works, and whether the government can deliver on its promise.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Local
Professor Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election, securing 68,474 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results, noting the by-election served as a crucial preparatory exercise for the 2027 general elections. This election filled the seat vacated by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim's appointment to the UN.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC secured a historic re-election in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, winning all 16 local government areas. However, the election was significantly marred by widespread allegations of vote-buying, voter inducement, and security irregularities, prompting urgent calls for investigation and electoral reforms from civil society groups and opposition parties.
Dr Tope Mark-Odigie Brings The Game of Money to London, gathering entrepreneurs, professionals and investors for practical conversations on wealth creation, financial transformation and personal growth.
Tope Mark-Odigie brings The Game of Money 3.0 to Manchester as part of its UK tour, featuring Jumoke Quadri, Sunday Aderibigbe, and Paul Foh,  bringing practical wealth education and financial empowerment conversations to Africans in the diaspora. 
Business
Rogan's Next Crypto Star? Cardano Founder Teases Blockbuster Appearance

Rogan's Next Crypto Star? Cardano Founder Teases Blockbuster Appearance

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has confirmed plans for a future appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience," conditional on further ecosystem progress, aiming to significantly boost ADA's mainstream exposure. This media strategy is part of a broader vision that includes an ambitious SpaceX marketing initiative and new commercial deals like Pogun, as Hoskinson expresses unwavering confidence in Cardano's regulatory resilience.

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article source iconDAVID ISONG
Crypto
Bitcoin's Founder Claims Under Fire: Satoshi Case Faces Fiery Counterargument

Bitcoin's Founder Claims Under Fire: Satoshi Case Faces Fiery Counterargument

A legal battle in New York aims to claim ownership of millions of Bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings, under lost-and-found property statutes. However, a recent amicus brief successfully secured a court-ordered stay, challenging the core premise of the
David Isong
How Africa’s Tech-Savvy Youth Are Transforming the Job Market Through Remote Work

How Africa’s Tech-Savvy Youth Are Transforming the Job Market Through Remote Work

Africa’s youth are leading a remote work boom, reshaping job markets with tech skills and innovation. Here’s how they’re building a digital-first future.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Bitter Harvest: Why West Africa’s Cocoa Output Is Falling

Bitter Harvest: Why West Africa’s Cocoa Output Is Falling

West Africa, led by Ivory Coast and Ghana, is facing a cocoa production crisis. These nations, once producing over 2 million tonnes of cocoa each season, are now seeing a sharp decline. A 10% decline in the 2025/26 harvest is forecasted, signaling a crisis in cultures, climates, and economies. Factors like rising temperatures, aging trees, diseases, illegal gold mining, and youth leaving farms for cities are contributing to this decline.
Olajide Ayodokun Felix
Morocco’s Green Data Vision: Powering Sovereignty Through Wind, Sun, and Strategy

Morocco’s Green Data Vision: Powering Sovereignty Through Wind, Sun, and Strategy

Morocco plans to build a 500-megawatt data center in Dakhla powered entirely by green energy (wind and solar). This project aligns with Morocco's Digital Morocco 2030 roadmap, emphasizing digital sovereignty, using local renewable resources, and reducing reliance on imported energy. The initiative positions Morocco as a regional hub for digital infrastructure in West Africa, prioritizing local control over data.
Olajide Ayodokun Felix
Technology
Fintech Fury: Top Global Remittance Firms Banned by Nigeria's Central Bank

Fintech Fury: Top Global Remittance Firms Banned by Nigeria's Central Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved 47 International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), including Flutterwave and Interswitch, for foreign remittances, while banning unauthorized entities. A new policy mandates payments in foreign currency to recipients, aiming to prevent fraud and encourage foreign exchange inflow. However, the exclusion of popular global IMTOs like Wise and XE might impact ease of transfers.

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Nigeria Takes on AI: New Data Protection Laws on the Horizon

Nigeria Takes on AI: New Data Protection Laws on the Horizon

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) plans to revise the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 to address emerging technologies like AI and robotics. This review aims to make the Act more specific and keep pace with technological shifts, ensuring robust data privacy in Nigeria's evolving digital economy and maintaining human oversight in AI deployment.
Uche Emeka
Living Single Star Erika Alexander Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

Living Single Star Erika Alexander Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

Erika Alexander, known for her iconic role as Maxine Shaw, discusses her expansive career and her return to series television in NBC's acclaimed show, <i>The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins</i>. She shares insights into portraying Monica Reese-Dinkins, a powerful Black woman navigating personal growth and self-discovery, a role that recently earned the series two TCA nominations.
Uche Emeka
How Google Workspace Challenged Microsoft Office and Won Millions of Users

How Google Workspace Challenged Microsoft Office and Won Millions of Users

Google Workspace turned Word into a "final copy" app. Here is how Docs, Sheets, and Slides won millions of users away from Microsoft Office.
Zainab Bakare
SpaceX's First Big Test After the IPO: Why a $60 Billion Cursor Deal Could Make or Break the Hype

SpaceX's First Big Test After the IPO: Why a $60 Billion Cursor Deal Could Make or Break the Hype

SpaceX's $60bn Cursor acquisition, just days after its record IPO, raises real questions about Musk's AI ambitions and what it means for investors. 
Zainab Bakare
Discovery
The Ground That Remembers Gunfire: Ojota's Forgotten Military History

The Ground That Remembers Gunfire: Ojota's Forgotten Military History

Before the BRT, before the danfo, before the overhead bridge, Ojota was a firing range. This is what the name actually means

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History
London’s Flood-Fighting Beavers: Five Beavers Succeeded Where Decades of Engineering Failed

London’s Flood-Fighting Beavers: Five Beavers Succeeded Where Decades of Engineering Failed

For decades, West London tried to stop the floods with engineering. Then five beavers arrived, and changed everything.
Owobu Maureen
Can Money Truly Buy Happiness?

Can Money Truly Buy Happiness?

Can money really buy happiness, or is true happiness found in the things money can't buy? From financial security to meaningful relationships, discover the surprising connection between wealth and well-being in this thought-provoking discussion. 
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
One City, 150,000 Nigerians: Why a Million Nigerians Chose the Same American City

One City, 150,000 Nigerians: Why a Million Nigerians Chose the Same American City

It wasn't random, and It wasn't just the oil money. One city in the American South became the unofficial capital of the Nigerian diaspora, and the story of how it happened is more fascinating than any census data can capture.
Owobu Maureen
Are Mosquitoes Actually Useful? The Truth Most People Don't Know

Are Mosquitoes Actually Useful? The Truth Most People Don't Know

Mosquitoes spread disease but science says eliminating them could break ecosystems. Discover their surprising roles as pollinators, food sources, and nutrient cyclers.
Zainab Bakare
Opinion
Nigeria's 2027 Presidential Election: Tinubu, Obi, or Atiku – Who Will Nigerians Choose?

Nigeria's 2027 Presidential Election: Tinubu, Obi, or Atiku – Who Will Nigerians Choose?

As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 elections, three heavyweights—Tinubu, Obi, and Atiku—are set to battle for the nation’s future. Between incumbency, change, and experience, the real question is: who will Nigerians trust with their next chapter? 

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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
zainab bakare
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
Lifestyle
10 Reasons Benin Republic Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List

10 Reasons Benin Republic Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List

Benin Republic is West Africa's most underrated travel destination from Ganvié's floating city and Ouidah's slave trade memorial to Pendjari's affordable safari and UNESCO royal palaces. Here's why it belongs on your bucket list before the crowds arrive. 

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Travel
Dear Nigerians, Because You are Obsessed With Neatness Doesn't Mean You Have OCD

Dear Nigerians, Because You are Obsessed With Neatness Doesn't Mean You Have OCD

People joke about being “so OCD,” but real OCD is not a personality trait. It is a painful mental health condition that deserves truth. So if you are part of those who claim to have undiagnosed OCD, please read this.
Owobu Maureen
The Hidden Truths About Lymph Nodes That Could Save You Unnecessary Worry

The Hidden Truths About Lymph Nodes That Could Save You Unnecessary Worry

Swollen lymph nodes don't always mean cancer. Here's what they actually do, why they swell, and the real signs that warrant a doctor's visit.
Zainab Bakare
Zimbabwe's Future Redefined: Landmark Constitution Amendment Bill 3 Sails Through Parliament

Zimbabwe's Future Redefined: Landmark Constitution Amendment Bill 3 Sails Through Parliament

Zimbabwe's Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) has passed the National Assembly with a two-thirds majority, moving closer to becoming law. The contentious Bill, which includes proposals to extend terms for the President and other officials, now proceeds to the Senate for further approval. Its passage follows weeks of intense debate and division among legislators and the public.
Precious Eseaye
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
Entertainment
Yellowstone Spin-Off Soars: New Series Captures 725 Million Minutes With Just Two Episodes!

Yellowstone Spin-Off Soars: New Series Captures 725 Million Minutes With Just Two Episodes!

The Taylor Sheridan universe continues its expansion with new spin-offs like 'Dutton Ranch' and 'Marshals', showcasing strong viewership and critical acclaim despite production challenges. This article delves into the success of these new series and the overarching themes that define Sheridan's brutal yet compelling worlds, as highlighted by a fan quiz exploring character archetypes.

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Movies
Netflix Thriller Dominates: New Masterpiece Rakes In 832 Million Minutes in a Week!

Netflix Thriller Dominates: New Masterpiece Rakes In 832 Million Minutes in a Week!

Netflix's crime drama "Nemesis" has emerged as a surprising hit, significantly outperforming other major titles and securing a top spot on Nielsen charts. Concurrently, Taylor Sheridan's compelling universe continues to captivate audiences, with a quiz inviting fans to discover which of his complex worlds, from the fierce loyalty of "Yellowstone" to the high-stakes negotiations of "Landman," best reflects their character.
Precious Eseaye
Prime Video's 8-Part Detective Thriller Captivates Audiences, Becomes Global Hit!

Prime Video's 8-Part Detective Thriller Captivates Audiences, Becomes Global Hit!

The new series "Spider-Noir" offers a unique viewing experience with both color and black-and-white versions, paying homage to 1930s noir while captivating audiences. Despite its critical acclaim, the show recently dropped to third place on Prime Video's global charts, where it shares space with other international hits, including the new Indian detective thriller "Raakh."
Precious Eseaye
Curacao's Trailblazing Doctor Makes History at FIFA 2026 World Cup

Curacao's Trailblazing Doctor Makes History at FIFA 2026 World Cup

Dr. Suzanne Huurman is making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the sole female head of medical staff, a significant milestone for women's representation in elite men's football. As she supports the underdog nation of Curacao, her trailblazing presence highlights both progress and the persistent challenges for women in male-dominated sports environments.
Precious Eseaye
Fairytale Romance: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Unveil Breathtaking Wedding Album from Sicily!

Fairytale Romance: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Unveil Breathtaking Wedding Album from Sicily!

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner recently shared intimate photos from their lavish second wedding ceremony in Sicily, following an earlier private union in London. The star-studded event at Villa Valguarnera saw 300 guests and a special performance by Elton John, marking a grand celebration of their love.
Precious Eseaye