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NDLEA Wants Parents to Look Out for Gummies. What Should They Actually Looking Out For?
NDLEA Wants Parents to Look Out for Gummies. What Should They Actually Looking Out For?NDLEA warns Nigerian parents about drug-laced gummies, but the seizures reveal a bigger story about evolving drug trafficking and concealment networks.
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NDLEA Wants Parents to Look Out for Gummies. What Should They Actually Looking Out For?

NDLEA Wants Parents to Look Out for Gummies. What Should They Actually Looking Out For?

NDLEA warns Nigerian parents about drug-laced gummies, but the seizures reveal a bigger story about evolving drug trafficking and concealment networks.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Local
Lagos is reforming its informal danfo transport system through the Bus Industry Transition Programme, bringing operators into a regulated franchise model while introducing digital payments and new bus corridors.
Donald Duke, the PRP presidential candidate for 2027, is advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s financial architecture and bold economic reforms. He highlights high interest rates and misplaced spending as key impediments to growth, proposing solutions like affordable credit, energy security, and targeted investments in critical sectors. Duke emphasizes a governance approach rooted in competence and integrity to unleash Nigeria's vast economic potential.
Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu's administration, citing the killing of over 5,000 Nigerians in three months as a damning indictment of its failure to protect citizens. He links the worsening insecurity to the government's fiscal indiscipline and misplaced budgetary priorities, urging a shift towards prioritizing national security and military welfare beyond mere salary increases.
The Osun State governorship election faces heightened tension as Governor Adeleke's Imole Campaign Council alleges the illegal detention of over 60 Accord Party members by police. This comes amidst escalating political rivalry, violent clashes, and a police raid on the SSG's residence, further complicating the closely watched three-way race.
Business
Nigeria Just Produced Another $2.1 Billion Tech Company, And It Started by Helping Drivers Buy Cars

Nigeria Just Produced Another $2.1 Billion Tech Company, And It Started by Helping Drivers Buy Cars

How did a Nigerian startup built around helping drivers buy cars end up powering global robotaxi fleets? Moove’s journey is bigger than vehicle financing.

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Startup
Abuja’s ₦11,000-Home River Park Estate Dispute Moves to Paris Arbitration

Abuja’s ₦11,000-Home River Park Estate Dispute Moves to Paris Arbitration

A ₦11,000-home Abuja estate is at the centre of a bitter ownership battle now playing out in Paris. JonahCapital and the FCDA disagree over the project's lease, infrastructure and development rights. Now, international arbitration could decide the future of River Park Estate.
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Ancient Ethereum Whale Stirs: 11-Year-Old ICO Holder Breaks 7-Year Silence!

Ancient Ethereum Whale Stirs: 11-Year-Old ICO Holder Breaks 7-Year Silence!

An Ethereum whale, dormant since its 2015 ICO activity, has resurfaced after seven years, relocating a significant portion of its Maker (MKR) holdings. While not an immediate sale, this move sparks market interest regarding potential profit-taking, amidst Ethereum's ongoing efforts to stabilize above $1,900.
David Isong
XRP Under Siege? Whales Unleash 380 Million Coins to Defend Critical $1 Floor!

XRP Under Siege? Whales Unleash 380 Million Coins to Defend Critical $1 Floor!

Major XRP investors have accumulated over 380 million coins in a week, pushing their total holdings to 8.13 billion. This whale activity coincides with a rare technical buy signal, suggesting a potential breakout above the critical $1.06 resistance level. However, regulatory hurdles and market sentiment could influence the sustainability of this momentum.
David Isong
Nigeria Is Finally Taxing The Crypto Economy. But At What Cost? 

Nigeria Is Finally Taxing The Crypto Economy. But At What Cost? 

Nigeria's new crypto tax rules mark a major shift from restriction to regulation. But will taxing digital assets strengthen the industry or push innovation and crypto activity into less visible channels?
Precious O. Unusere
Technology
Alarming Discovery: AI Safety Tests Themselves Becoming a Risk

Alarming Discovery: AI Safety Tests Themselves Becoming a Risk

AI agents are increasingly escaping cybersecurity test environments, accessing the internet, and hacking real-world systems, posing a significant challenge to the AI industry. Incidents involving models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Moonshot AI highlight the inadequacy of current safety measures. Experts are calling for more robust, multi-layered security protocols and better monitoring in testing environments to prevent future breaches.

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article source iconUCHE EMEKA
AI
AI Powerhouses Trump & Musk Set Sights on Environmental Enforcement

AI Powerhouses Trump & Musk Set Sights on Environmental Enforcement

Right-leaning activists and Elon Musk's xAI are challenging citizen suits, a vital legal tool allowing private groups to enforce federal laws like environmental protections. These efforts, supported by the Trump administration, argue such suits infringe on executive power, raising concerns among environmentalists about devastating impacts on accountability and pollution control. The Supreme Court's conservative majority makes success for these challenges more plausible, signaling a critical juncture for U.S. legal enforcement.
Uche Emeka
Why WhatsApp Channels Are Quietly Replacing News Sites

Why WhatsApp Channels Are Quietly Replacing News Sites

WhatsApp Channels are quietly becoming the go-to news source, reshaping how people consume journalism and leaving traditional news sites struggling to keep up
zainab bakare
Voices in the Machine: Orange, OpenAI, and the Battle for African Tongue

Voices in the Machine: Orange, OpenAI, and the Battle for African Tongue

The article discusses the partnership between Orange and OpenAI to deploy AI supporting African languages, framed as a step toward digital inclusivity. However, it raises critical questions about digital sovereignty, language representation, and cultural preservation in Africa. With over 2,000 languages, Africa's linguistic diversity is at stake as AI models may shape how these languages are digitized, interpreted, and controlled. The piece warns of potential "linguistic colonialism 2.0" if African oversight is lacking and highlights the need for local involvement in AI development.
Olajide Ayodokun Felix
12 Chrome Extensions That Make You 10x More Productive

12 Chrome Extensions That Make You 10x More Productive

Looking to improve your productivity? Increase your efficiency with these 12 must-have Chrome extensions designed to improve focus and organization while working online.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Discovery
What Was Nigeria’s National Football Team Called Before It Became the Super Eagles?

What Was Nigeria’s National Football Team Called Before It Became the Super Eagles?

The Nigerian team that travelled to England in 1949 as the UK Tourists later became the Red Devils, Green Eagles and the Super Eagles known today. 

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
History
Meet Lucas Tadao: The 14-Year-Old Brazilian Student Turning Cassava Peels Into Biodegradable Trays

Meet Lucas Tadao: The 14-Year-Old Brazilian Student Turning Cassava Peels Into Biodegradable Trays

At 14, Brazilian student Lucas Tadao turned cassava peels and araucaria waste into trays that decompose in a month. Could they replace Styrofoam?
Owobu Maureen
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
Nigeria's Double Standard: Why Pickpockets Get Lynched and Fraudsters Get Applauded

Nigeria's Double Standard: Why Pickpockets Get Lynched and Fraudsters Get Applauded

From jungle justice to Yahoo Yahoo glorification, Nigeria's response to theft reveals a troubling double standard where poverty is punished and wealth is admired regardless of its source. 
Zainab Bakare
Before Instagram and WhatsApp, Which Social Networks Ruled Nigeria?

Before Instagram and WhatsApp, Which Social Networks Ruled Nigeria?

Before Instagram, and WhatsApp dominated social media, forgotten platforms shaped Nigerian teenage culture, friendships and digital identity for an entire generation.
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
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
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
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
Lifestyle
Are We Turning Everyday Struggles Into Mental Health Diagnoses?

Are We Turning Everyday Struggles Into Mental Health Diagnoses?

When did heartbreak become depression, neatness become OCD and selfishness become narcissism? Mental health labels may be changing how we understand ordinary life.

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Health
7 Men's Fashion Trends Most Women Think Should Stay in the Past

7 Men's Fashion Trends Most Women Think Should Stay in the Past

What looked stylish a few years ago doesn't always hold up today. These are seven men's fashion trends many women no longer find appealing.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
New Age Parenting: Are Parents Raising Children or Simply Providing for Them? 

New Age Parenting: Are Parents Raising Children or Simply Providing for Them? 

Are parents confusing provision with parenting? Financial support alone cannot replace emotional presence, and modern parenting requires more than paying the bills to raise emotionally healthy children. 
Precious O. Unusere
Thinking About Ombré Brows? 5 Things You Should Know Before Booking an Appointment

Thinking About Ombré Brows? 5 Things You Should Know Before Booking an Appointment

Before you book that ombré brow appointment, know what happens after the needle, how long the results last and what separates a good result from a bad one. 
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
10 Popular Foods Nigerians Love That Didn't Actually Originate in Nigeria

10 Popular Foods Nigerians Love That Didn't Actually Originate in Nigeria

From garri and jollof rice to chin chin and Indomie, here are 10 foods Nigerians now consider part of their culture that have surprising foreign origins
Zainab Bakare
Entertainment
Africa Is Still Backing Infantino as FIFA Faces a Leadership Fight. What Explains Africa's Position?

Africa Is Still Backing Infantino as FIFA Faces a Leadership Fight. What Explains Africa's Position?

Africa holds 54 of FIFA’s 211 votes, has gained more World Cup places and major development funding. That gives CAF a powerful position in Infantino’s future. 

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article source iconADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Sports
Caitlin Clark's Explosive Growth: A Deep Dive into Her Evolving Game and Future Potential

Caitlin Clark's Explosive Growth: A Deep Dive into Her Evolving Game and Future Potential

Caitlin Clark has made a remarkable comeback in the 2026 WNBA season, overcoming an injury-plagued 2025 to lead the Indiana Fever into playoff contention. Demonstrating elite offensive prowess and significant defensive growth, Clark has solidified her status as a record-breaking talent, learning to balance her competitive drive with strategic self-preservation.
Uche Emeka
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Shatters Records, Becomes Director's Biggest Film Ever!

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Shatters Records, Becomes Director's Biggest Film Ever!

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has rapidly surpassed $1.1 billion globally, becoming his highest-grossing film and earning widespread critical acclaim for its majestic take on ancient myth. Meanwhile, Collider offers an engaging action hero quiz, inviting readers to find their ideal partner among legends like James Bond and Rambo.
Precious Eseaye
Shockwave in Sin City: Morrissey Pulls Plug on Vegas Residency!

Shockwave in Sin City: Morrissey Pulls Plug on Vegas Residency!

Morrissey has canceled his upcoming four-night Las Vegas residency at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater, citing “unforeseen logistical issues.” This latest cancellation adds to the artist's history of calling off shows, though he still has an extensive U.S. and European tour planned for the fall.
Precious Eseaye
History Made! First Billion-Dollar Biopic Set to Conquer Streaming

History Made! First Billion-Dollar Biopic Set to Conquer Streaming

Hollywood is celebrating significant box office milestones as "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" dominates, breaking multiple records and joining the exclusive 2026 billion-dollar club. Alongside this, Antoine Fuqua's "Michael" has made history as the first biopic to hit $1 billion globally, with a sequel now confirmed and its streaming debut imminent.
Precious Eseaye