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5 Rainy Season Health Risks Nigerians Rarely Take Seriously and How to Stay Safe
5 Rainy Season Health Risks Nigerians Rarely Take Seriously and How to Stay Safe Nigeria's rainy season brings more than malaria and cholera. From leptospirosis to flood-related PTSD, here are five underreported health risks and how to protect yourself this wet season.
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Africa's Dark Files: How a Radio Host's Murder Reached Cameroon’s Highest Circles

Africa's Dark Files: How a Radio Host's Murder Reached Cameroon’s Highest Circles

Martinez Zogo, Cameroon's fearless radio journalist, was abducted and tortured to death in January 2023 after exposing government corruption. Inside the state-linked plot, the trial, and the fight for press freedom accountability in Central Africa.

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Across Africa
After 111 days of conflict, Iran and the US have agreed to a temporary halt, but the crisis is far from over. From fuel prices and food shortages to migration and nuclear tensions, these 10 issues will continue affecting ordinary people worldwide.
The world is running out of one of its most important resources—and it's not oil or water. How the rising sand shortage could quietly transform construction, economies, and the environment in unexpected ways most people never see coming.
Nigerian troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have carried out extensive intelligence-led operations across Kaduna and Zamfara states, successfully rescuing three kidnapped victims, foiling multiple terrorist attacks, and apprehending numerous suspects. These operations included neutralizing bandits and recovering significant caches of weapons and stolen goods, demonstrating a sustained commitment to eradicating banditry and terrorism in the North-West despite some military casualties.
The Ekiti State governorship election results have drawn mixed reactions, with ADC candidate Dare Bejide rejecting them due to alleged vote buying and a 'war zone' atmosphere. Conversely, Yiaga Africa confirmed INEC's results but raised significant concerns about widespread vote buying and voter turnout discrepancies, offering recommendations for improving future elections.
Business
Your Savings Fund Billion-Naira Corporate Loans, And You Get Almost Nothing Back

Your Savings Fund Billion-Naira Corporate Loans, And You Get Almost Nothing Back

Nigeria's biggest banks hold nearly N90 trillion in customer deposits. But for every N1 they lend to individual Nigerians, corporations collect N10. A data analysis of 2025 annual reports from Nigeria's four biggest banks shows retail customers supply up to 47% of deposits but receive less than 14% of credit disbursed. Here is what the numbers mean.

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Economy/Finance
Ripple Ignites AI Revolution: GenAI Staff Hunt & XRPL Agent Payments Unleashed!

Ripple Ignites AI Revolution: GenAI Staff Hunt & XRPL Agent Payments Unleashed!

The XRP Ledger has achieved a major milestone with its v3.2.0 upgrade, enabling AI agents to conduct autonomous payments using XRP and Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin directly on-chain. This expansion of capabilities promises to boost XRP's network performance and use cases, prompting Ripple to recruit a GenAI Staff Software Engineer to further develop its agentic AI systems.
David Isong
Shiba Inu on Edge: Massive 24.5 Billion SHIB Offload Rocks Exchanges, Price Impact Looms!

Shiba Inu on Edge: Massive 24.5 Billion SHIB Offload Rocks Exchanges, Price Impact Looms!

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is experiencing a fascinating dichotomy, with bearish technicals contrasting sharply with bullish on-chain activity. Significant exchange outflows and declining reserves indicate strong holder confidence and reduced selling pressure, even as its price struggles.
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
Technology
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.

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Latest Tech News
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
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.
Uche Emeka
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
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
Discovery
Top 10 Longest Bridges in Africa and the Extraordinary Stories Behind Them

Top 10 Longest Bridges in Africa and the Extraordinary Stories Behind Them

Africa's longest bridges were not built in a day. Some survived wars, coups, and decades of delay. What is the engineering and political story behind eight structures holding the continent together?

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Social Insight
The 600-Year History Behind Ikeja's Name:  Where Did Ikeja Get Its Name?

The 600-Year History Behind Ikeja's Name: Where Did Ikeja Get Its Name?

The story that Ikeja stands for "Ikorodu And Epe Joint Administration" has been shared millions of times. And It is completely false. The real origin is older, stranger, and far more interesting.
Owobu Maureen
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
Owobu Maureen
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
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
5 Rainy Season Health Risks Nigerians Rarely Take Seriously and How to Stay Safe

5 Rainy Season Health Risks Nigerians Rarely Take Seriously and How to Stay Safe

Nigeria's rainy season brings more than malaria and cholera. From leptospirosis to flood-related PTSD, here are five underreported health risks and how to protect yourself this wet season.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Health
Why Period Smell Changes and What May Help

Why Period Smell Changes and What May Help

Ever noticed a change in period smell and wondered if it’s normal? From hormones and hygiene to diet and health signals, discover what your body might really be telling you.
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Air Peace Unleashes Game-Changing 7-Hour Nigeria-Brazil Flights

Air Peace Unleashes Game-Changing 7-Hour Nigeria-Brazil Flights

Air Peace, Nigeria's largest airline, has secured approval from Brazil's ANAC to operate direct scheduled passenger and cargo services to the South American nation. This landmark achievement marks the first direct air link between Nigeria and Brazil by a Nigerian carrier, promising significantly reduced travel times and unlocking new opportunities for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. The move is a major component of Air Peace's ambitious global and intra-African expansion strategy, aiming to redefine African aviation.
Precious Eseaye
Zambia to Chart New African Air Routes, Host Major AviaDev Conference in 2027

Zambia to Chart New African Air Routes, Host Major AviaDev Conference in 2027

Zambia is set to host AviaDev Africa 2027, marking a pivotal moment in its strategy to become a leading Southern African aviation hub. Bolstered by the new Airlift Zambia Initiative, the nation aims to significantly enhance connectivity, attract international carriers, and leverage its surging tourism sector, offering exciting opportunities for regional travel and trade.
Precious Eseaye
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. 
Zainab Bakare
Entertainment
Spectral Drama: Lestat's Haunting Past Takes Center Stage in 'The Vampire Lestat' Episode 3

Spectral Drama: Lestat's Haunting Past Takes Center Stage in 'The Vampire Lestat' Episode 3

The latest episode of "The Vampire Lestat" deeply explores Lestat's complex past, revealing the tragic dynamics with his first love, Nicki, and the twisted motivations of his sire, Magnus. Through a lens of deceit and unreliable memory, the episode unearths Lestat's vulnerabilities and the profound impact of manipulation on his closest relationships.

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Profiles
Inside the Fiery Chaos: 'House of the Dragon' Cast Reveals Westeros' Deadliest Naval Clash Secrets

Inside the Fiery Chaos: 'House of the Dragon' Cast Reveals Westeros' Deadliest Naval Clash Secrets

The House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere, 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood,' unleashes the long-awaited Battle of the Gullet, a devastating conflict with profound personal stakes. The episode meticulously details intense naval warfare between Corlys Velaryon and the vengeful Sharako Lohar, alongside a chaotic aerial clash involving Jacaerys, Baela, and the unpredictable wild dragon Sheepstealer, leading to tragic losses for Rhaenyra's faction.
Precious Eseaye
Rock Shock: Kirk Hammett Tumbles into Fans During Metallica's Dublin Gig!

Rock Shock: Kirk Hammett Tumbles into Fans During Metallica's Dublin Gig!

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett took an unexpected tumble off stage during a Dublin concert but quickly recovered, charming fans with his humorous response. This incident occurred amidst the band's ongoing European tour and ahead of an ambitious Las Vegas Sphere residency, highlighting their enduring presence in rock history.
Precious Eseaye
House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere Explodes: Epic Sea Battles, Shocking Deaths, and Cast Revelations

House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere Explodes: Epic Sea Battles, Shocking Deaths, and Cast Revelations

“House of the Dragon” Season 3 kicks off with the brutal Battle of the Gullet, as Rhaenyra's Blacks and Aegon's Greens clash in a devastating naval and aerial war. The premiere sees key character shifts, tragic losses, and the hardening of Rhaenyra's resolve in her quest for the Iron Throne.
Precious Eseaye
The Vampire Lestat's Bloody Brilliance: Star & Creator Spill Secrets, Brutal Interview Declared Season's Best Episode

The Vampire Lestat's Bloody Brilliance: Star & Creator Spill Secrets, Brutal Interview Declared Season's Best Episode

"Toronto," the third episode of "The Vampire Lestat," intensely explores the unhealed traumas of Lestat and Louis as they confront their pasts. Lestat's relentless interview with Daniel Molloy unearths the tragic stories of Nicky de Lenfent and his maker Magnus, leading to a cathartic musical epiphany. Simultaneously, Louis embarks on a brutal quest for vengeance, culminating in a powerful dual narrative of breaking points and fractured healing.
Precious Eseaye