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The Politics of Persistence: Atiku Abubakar and the Long Pursuit of the Presidency Seven bids, six parties, three decades: examining Atiku Abubakar's presidential persistence, what it exposes about Nigeria's opposition politics, and how Gen Z voters are responding ahead of 2027.
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The Politics of Persistence: Atiku Abubakar and the Long Pursuit of the Presidency
Seven bids, six parties, three decades: examining Atiku Abubakar's presidential persistence, what it exposes about Nigeria's opposition politics, and how Gen Z voters are responding ahead of 2027.
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ZAINAB BAKAREMore than 50 years after NYSC was created to unite Nigeria after the Civil War, today’s insecurity, unemployment and skills gaps raise a harder question: should the scheme be protected by nostalgia or redesigned for real value?Â
Seven years after Idris Abubakar Dadiyata was abducted outside his Kaduna home, Nigeria is still searching for answers. What is the mystery behind his disappearance? and why does his disappearance continue to raise questions about justice, accountability, and free speech?
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Business
African Startup Ecosystem Ignites: Cascador Launches New $5M Fund!
Cascador deployed over $5 million into seven African startups at its latest pitch day, utilizing a blended funding model of debt and equity. This initiative supports growth-stage companies with social impact, emphasizing tailored capital solutions and pre-investment founder support.
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The Gen Z Socialism Syndrome: Why African Youths Remain Fixated on Socialism Despite Its Historical Failures
African Gen Z's turn toward socialist rhetoric isn't ideological ignorance — it is a rational response to 60% youth unemployment, cronyism, and neo-colonial extraction. But history, from Ujamaa to the Derg, warns that the gap between socialist ideals and outcomes is where generations get lost.ÂZainab Bakare
MicroStrategy's Bold Bitcoin Bet: $101 Million Plunge Rekindles Market Hype!
Strategy (MSTR) resumed bitcoin acquisitions this week, purchasing 1,550 BTC after a controversial sale of 32 BTC rattled markets. The company financed the new buy through stock sales, bringing its total holdings to over 845,000 BTC, despite an implied paper loss. This move follows market scrutiny and reinforces Strategy's position as a dominant corporate bitcoin holder.David Isong
Tether's Monumental Leap: Stablecoin Flips Ethereum, Bloomberg Hints Bitcoin is Next Target!
Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone predicts a "catastrophic crash" for Bitcoin, potentially to $10,000, while foreseeing Tether (USDT) surpassing it in market capitalization. He attributes this to macroeconomic realities and a "historic" crypto pump, warning of a proportional market hangover exacerbated by changing political calculations regarding inflation.David Isong
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
Technology
Can Israel’s AI Push Help Nigeria Build Jobs, Not Just Tools?
Nigeria does not need another AI moment. It needs AI partnerships that move from bootcamps to real products, companies, pilots and jobs.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Apple's Stealthy AI Play: The Genius Behind Its 'Slow-and-Steady' Success
Apple has unveiled Siri AI, its most significant AI launch to date, embedding automated capabilities powered by Google Gemini directly into its software. This move aims to address past criticisms, enhance user experience with features like 'onscreen awareness,' and strategically position Apple as a user-centric AI company. The approach also contrasts with competitors, showcasing Apple's financially sound and hardware-integrated AI strategy.Uche Emeka
OpenAI Readies for Blockbuster IPO, Following Rival Anthropic
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), intensifying its rivalry with Anthropic in the AI race. Despite significant financial burn rates and internal governance questions, the move signals a potential blockbuster year for public markets, though the company faces challenges in a competitive capital landscape.Uche Emeka
Big Tech and Nigeria Team Up: Meta Joins Forces to Fortify Data Privacy!
Nigeria's Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms have launched the Meta-Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a new program aimed at strengthening personal data protection in Nigeria. This initiative follows a legal settlement in 2025 and focuses on governance, safety, capacity development, and public awareness to safeguard Nigerian users' data. The program underscores the NDPC's robust regulatory authority under the Data Protection Act 2023.Uche Emeka
Apple Unleashes Major Siri AI Overhaul, Giving Assistant Its Own Dedicated App
Apple unveiled its "Siri AI" at WWDC 2026, marking the assistant's most significant transformation into a full-fledged AI companion. This overhaul introduces a dedicated app for managing conversations, a multi-function interface, and enhanced contextual awareness across all Apple devices. With new features like "Write with Siri" and improved dictation, the AI aims to rival top chatbots and offer unparalleled personalized assistance.Uche Emeka
Discovery
10 Items You Cannot Bring Into the United States
Planning a trip to the US? These are 10 items Nigerian travellers commonly lose at the border, from bush meat to counterfeit goods, and what CBP will do about it.
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OWOBU MAUREEN
"Unlimited Mobile Data Doesn't Exist Anywhere in the World": So Why Is It Still Being Sold?Â
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola's claim that unlimited mobile data does not exist raises broader questions about telecom economics, marketing language, infrastructure limits, and why "unlimited" continues to shape consumer expectations despite structural constraints.Precious O. Unusere
Tribalism in Nigeria: Should We Divide the Country or Stay as One?
Nigeria’s greatest strength is also its biggest challenge—diversity. As tribalism fuels division and debate over unity grows louder, the real question is not whether Nigeria should split or stay together, but whether it can finally rise above ethnic differences and build fairness, trust, and true national identity.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Lagos Real Estate Is Broken, And We Need to Talk About It.
Lagos has a 3.4 million unit housing deficit. Rents climbing, and mortgages out of reach. TMO breaks down the land, supply, and affordability crises, so why is the industry still silent?ZealNews Editorial
The Cultural Inheritance Problem: When Tradition Becomes a Barrier to Critical Thinking
Tradition gives us identity, but when does it become a cage? This cultural commentary examines inherited practices, the silence of compliance, and why critical thinking is not the enemy of culture but the force that keeps it honest and relevant.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
Ojude Oba Festival 2026: Should It Have Been Cancelled After the Oyo School Kidnappings?
Ojude Oba 2026 continued as 46 kidnapped Nigerians remained in the forest. Here's why cancellation was never simple and why the officials who attended owed the country more than silence.Zainab Bakare
Most of Your Opinions Aren't Really Yours, And You Might Not Think as Independently as You Think
Most people believe they think independently, but many opinions are shaped by culture, religion, politics, and social conditioning. A closer look at Hilary Lawson’s idea of “dead closures” and how borrowed thinking shapes everyday life.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
This Is What a Nation Looks Like When It Outsources Itself to God
In Nigeria, faith has become a substitute for civic life — where prayer replaces voting and piety excuses political absence.ÂZainab Bakare
Is Modern Feminism Becoming the Very Thing It Used to Fight?
Feminism started with the simple aim of expanding equality and opportunity for women, but growing debates around extreme feminism are raising questions about whether parts of the movement are beginning to mirror the exclusion and intolerance they originally opposed.ÂPrecious O. Unusere
Lifestyle
7 Health Problems Anger Can Trigger When It Becomes ConstantÂ
Anger is normal, but when it becomes constant, it can keep the body in stress mode and quietly affect your heart, sleep, mood and overall health.
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Are Energy Drinks Doing More Harm Than Good?
Energy drinks promise instant energy and better performance, but behind the quick boost lies a growing concern about their hidden health risks. Are they really helping us stay productive—or slowly harming our health in the long run?Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
5 Reasons Why the Drugs That Used to Work on You Have Stopped Working
Why are antibiotics, malaria drugs, and painkillers becoming less effective? The answer lies in five common habits millions of Nigerians practice every day.Owobu Maureen
Why Singapore's Opt-Out Organ Donation System Works, And Why It Would Struggle in African Healthcare Systems
Singapore's opt-out organ donation system saves lives through presumed consent and strong infrastructure. Here's why replicating that model across African healthcare systems faces deep structural, cultural, and legislative barriers.Zainab Bakare
Tanzania's Bold Bet: New Air Links to Lure 134,000 Russian Tourists Yearly
Tanzania is embarking on an ambitious strategy to attract Russian tourists, aiming for 134,000 annual visitors and over $1 billion in revenue within a decade. This initiative, supported by direct flights from July 2026 and high-level diplomacy, seeks to diversify its tourism market by targeting high-spending Russian travelers. The move offers a strategic blueprint for other African nations seeking to build resilient tourism economies.Precious Eseaye
Entertainment
Should Films Reflect Reality or Reimagine It? The Debate Over Cinematic Realism in Nollywood
Should films reflect reality or reimagine it? A critical look at Nollywood’s ongoing debate over cinematic realism, audience expectations, and whether Nigerian films owe viewers strict accuracy or creative freedom.Â
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NCIS Shakes Up Team and Cast with Major New Direction
The long-running procedural NCIS is gearing up for "major changes" and "major additions" in Season 24, following the pivotal death of Director Leon Vance. With a power vacuum and a cliffhanger involving Torres, the Major Case Response Team is set to undergo an unprecedented restructuring, moving beyond its traditional stability.Precious Eseaye
Historic Courtside: President Trump Makes NBA Finals History
Donald Trump made history as the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals, witnessing Game 3 between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden. His appearance brought heightened security and mixed public reactions, though NBA Commissioner Adam Silver welcomed him, emphasizing sports' unifying role. The event also drew numerous other celebrities and sports figures.Uche Emeka
Epic Showdown Looms: Hakimi's Atlas Tango Battles Yamal's ¡Olé! in Cage 2026 Semi-Final!
The highly anticipated Soccernet.ng Cage 2026 tournament has reached its semi-final stage, setting the scene for a blockbuster clash between the dominant Atlas Tango and the ruthless Generation ¡Olé!. This generational battle will determine which team advances to the grand final on the eve of the 2026 World Cup.Precious Eseaye
Sci-Fi Series 'From' Unveils Mind-Bending Alternate Reality Twist
From Season 4 Episode 7 delves into a sci-fi twist as Henry experiences disturbing hallucinations after being poisoned by Sophia, leading to an alternate reality where he wakes from a 40-year coma. Actors Robert Joy and Scott McCord discuss the challenges of portraying this complex narrative and the deep character bonds amidst the unsettling events.Precious Eseaye