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The Second Half of 2026 Is Stacked: 10 Movies to Clear Your Calendar ForDiscover the 10 biggest movies coming in the second half of 2026, from Hollywood blockbusters to Nollywood's The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives.Â
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Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Lagos, Strands Commuters, Disrupts Businesses
A heavy downpour brought Lagos to a standstill as widespread flooding submerged roads, stranded commuters, disrupted businesses, and reignited concerns over the city's persistent drainage challenges. As residents counted their losses, calls grew louder for lasting solutions to the annual flooding crisis.Â
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OGOCHUKWU MAGDALENE OBIANigeria's sweeping NYSC reforms promise better skills and placements, but do they solve today's biggest problems — security, kidnappings, unsafe travel and unemployment?
The 2018 Imlil campsite murders in Morocco saw two Scandinavian hikers killed in an ISIS-inspired attack that shocked the world and reshaped terrorism investigations.
Business
Nigeria Sets October Date For A Digital Postcode Plan After Being Proposed First in 2009
Nigeria's digital postcode system launches in October, 17 years after it was first proposed under Yar'Adua in 2009. What is being changed?
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OWOBU MAUREEN
Taiwan Unleashes Landmark Crypto Law, Introduces Licensing & Stablecoin Framework Set
Taiwan passes its first Virtual Asset Service Act, introducing crypto licensing, stablecoin rules, strict penalties and stronger oversight of digital assets.David Isong
Trump's Staggering $50M+ Bitcoin Stash Revealed in Cold Storage!
President Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals he holds over $50 million in Bitcoin in cold wallets and reported over $1 billion in crypto-related revenue. The filing details extensive holdings across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets, including significant income from memecoin royalties and token sales linked to World Liberty Financial. This report offers a transparent look into the president's substantial stake in the digital asset sector.David Isong
The Diaspora Has the Money, Lagos Has the Land. So Why Is the Deal Still Broken?
The third instalment of The Lagos Real Estate Truth Files examines why billions of dollars in diaspora capital keep flowing into Nigerian real estate, and why so much of it keeps being lost.ZealNews Editorial
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
14 Years On, M-Pesa Surpasses 50 Million Active Users Across Africa
M-Pesa, Africa's largest mobile money platform, has reached a new milestone of 50 million active users across the continent.
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Why Africa's Biggest Telecom Companies Should Pay Attention to Huawei's Latest AI Framework
Huawei's latest AI framework offers African telecom giants like MTN, Airtel and Orange a roadmap to reduce customer churn, improve contact centers and accelerate AI-driven digital transformation.Zainab Bakare
Beau DeMayo's Revealing Vanity Fair Interview Shocks Fans
Beau DeMayo, creator of X-Men ’97, was fired over two years ago with little public clarity surrounding his departure from Disney and Marvel. A Vanity Fair feature attempted to uncover details through interviews with DeMayo, but he eventually ghosted the outlet, leaving the full story still shrouded in mystery.Uche Emeka
Mind-Blowing AI: OKX Unlocks Autonomous Agents Hiring Each Other!
OKX has launched OKX AI, a groundbreaking marketplace enabling autonomous AI agents to transact with each other using stablecoins. This initiative aims to create an "agentic economy" where software performs transactions, potentially growing into a trillion-dollar market. The platform integrates tools for AI agents to manage digital wallets and payments, supported by early partners offering services like security vetting, market data, and dispute resolution.Uche Emeka
Gaming Shake-Up: PlayStation Ditches Physical Media, Shifting Industry Landscape!
PlayStation has announced its decision to end the production of physical game discs by January 2028. This move highlights a growing industry trend where major corporations are shifting away from physical media, contrasting with consumer desires for true ownership.Uche Emeka
Discovery
8 Ways You Contributed To The Lagos Floods Crisis
Lagos floods every rainy season, and the government isn't the only one responsible. Read about the 8 everyday habits quietly making the crisis worse.
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ZEALNEWS EDITORIAL
FG To Seek Compensation For Returning Nigerians From South Africa
Following anti-immigrant protests in South Africa, Nigeria is seeking compensation for citizens who lost businesses and property. The move highlights concerns over migrant safety, justice, and xenophobia.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Olodo Uprising: Is Peller Really the Problem or Are Nigerians Just Refusing to Look in the Mirror?
The Olodo Uprising is real, but the olodo in this story is not Peller. It is every version of governance that watched its own social contract collapse and responded by finding someone else to blame. So who should we blame?Owobu Maureen
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
OPINION: Good Girl Syndrome — The Silent Killer of African Women’s Ambition
“Good Girl Syndrome” is silently stifling the ambitions of African women. Do cultural norms really reward obedience over brilliance? It’s time for women to choose freedom over approval.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Opinion
You Are What You Post/Repost
Social media is an extension of your identity, and every post, repost, and like adds another piece to the story people tell about you.Â
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ZAINAB BAKARE
Almajiri Activism: When Advocating for the Poor Becomes a Business Model
Nigeria has produced a new kind of activist. They trend every week, raise millions in the name of the broken and the forgotten, and live very comfortably while doing it. The cause is not a lie, but the cause is also not the point.Owobu Maureen
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 citizenzainab bakare
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
Can Empaths Be Narcissists and what type of narcissistic behaviors exists?Ibukun Oluwa
Lifestyle
Food is Medicine: Natural Foods That Support Long-Term Health
What if some of the most powerful medicines were already in your kitchen? The healing power of nature's finest foods can strengthen your body, boost immunity, and promote lasting health through simple daily choices.Â
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South Sudan Takes Flight: Full Airspace Control Secured with ICAO Approval
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved the Juba Flight Information Region (FIR), granting South Sudan full sovereign control over its airspace, ending over a decade of reliance on Sudan. This pivotal decision promises enhanced flight safety, new commercial avenues, and positions South Sudan as a key player in the burgeoning African aviation sector, signaling a wider continental renaissance in air travel management.Precious Eseaye
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
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
10 Nostalgic Northern Nigerian Snacks That Take You Back to Your School Days
A nostalgic journey through Northern Nigerian school days, revisiting 10 beloved snacks—from gurasa and masa to zobo and alewa that once made break time the best part of the day.Zainab Bakare
Entertainment
The Second Half of 2026 Is Stacked: 10 Movies to Clear Your Calendar For
Discover the 10 biggest movies coming in the second half of 2026, from Hollywood blockbusters to Nollywood's The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives.Â
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How Asherkine Became Nigeria's Most Loved Street Content Creator
Discover how Asherkine became Nigeria's most loved street content creator, from viral acts of kindness and philanthropy to brand deals, personal tragedy, and his impact on digital content.Zainab Bakare
Temi Dawodu, the Growth Strategist Helping Amazon's Biggest Brands Generate Millions in Revenue
She mastered business in Nigeria's toughest markets. Now she's helping Amazon's biggest brands generate millions in revenue. Meet Temi Dawodu.Owobu Maureen
Kelvin Doe: The Self-Taught Innovator Who Only Not Lit Up His Community But Also Inspire Young Teens
What if a teenage boy with no engineering degree, no laboratory, and only a pile of scrap metal could bring electricity to his community? Read the extraordinary story of Kelvin Doe, the self-taught innovator from Sierra Leone who turned curiosity into invention and proved that greatness can rise from the most unexpected places.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Rocker's Rebellion: Bryan Adams Unleashes Scathing Protest Song Against Donald Trump
Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams has released a new protest song, "51st State," challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestions of annexing Canada. Released on Canada Day, the track champions national unity and warns against tariffs and disrespect for Canadian sovereignty.Precious Eseaye