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Africa's Dark Files: Love, Lies and the Death of Monica KimaniShell Is Going to Trial, But Who Is Going to Bring Back the Lives They "Drilled" Away?
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The Hidden Signs of Adult ADHD You've Been Calling Laziness or Distraction
The Hidden Signs of Adult ADHD You've Been Calling Laziness or DistractionThink you're just lazy or easily distracted? These hidden signs of adult ADHD, from task paralysis and time blindness to rejection sensitive dysphoria, might explain more than you think.
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Africa's Dark Files: Love, Lies and the Death of Monica Kimani

Africa's Dark Files: Love, Lies and the Death of Monica Kimani

Monica Kimani was found murdered in her Nairobi apartment hours after landing in Kenya. Five years of CCTV footage, forensic blood evidence, and celebrity entanglement later, justice finally came.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Across Africa
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Philippines, leaving destruction, loss, and thousands displaced. As communities fight to recover, the disaster serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness, resilience, and hope in the face of tragedy. 
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.
More 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? 
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has put forward significant constitutional and security reform proposals, including a single six-year term for the President and governors, and advocating for state police to address Nigeria's insecurity. He also staunchly defended the 10th Senate's collaborative approach and rejection of a military spending probe, while challenging for greater transparency in public officials' remunerations.
Business
Shell Is Going to Trial, But Who Is Going to Bring Back the Lives They "Drilled" Away?

Shell Is Going to Trial, But Who Is Going to Bring Back the Lives They "Drilled" Away?

For nearly seventy years, the Niger Delta powered Nigeria's economy and generated billions in oil wealth. Yet communities closest to the oil continue to battle pollution, contaminated water, failing livelihoods, and a public health crisis. As Shell faces a landmark trial in 2027, what are the human cost of Nigeria's petroleum prosperity?

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article source iconOWOBU MAUREEN
Economy/Finance
Can A Nation Be Rich Without Its Citizens Being Wealthy?

Can A Nation Be Rich Without Its Citizens Being Wealthy?

Nigeria and several African nations report rising GDP figures while poverty deepens.What are the hidden architecture of national wealth divorced from citizen wellbeing, and asks who really benefits?
Owobu Maureen
El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: Five Years On, The Nation Keeps Accumulating!

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet: Five Years On, The Nation Keeps Accumulating!

Five years after passing the world's first Bitcoin Law, El Salvador holds 7,677 BTC valued at $480 million, despite a policy reversal stripping its mandatory legal tender status. The nation continues to accumulate bitcoin, offer tax incentives, and pursue ambitious crypto-backed projects, though its remittance use case has not yet scaled.
David Isong
Historic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Unveiled: 20-Year Lock-Up & Proof-of-Reserve Mandates Set to Reshape Crypto Future!

Historic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Unveiled: 20-Year Lock-Up & Proof-of-Reserve Mandates Set to Reshape Crypto Future!

A new bill, H.R. 8957, the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026, has been unveiled, aiming to codify a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into federal law. It mandates a 20-year holding period for Bitcoin and introduces a 'Proof of Reserve' system for unprecedented transparency. The bill, which prohibits new borrowing for Bitcoin acquisition, is currently awaiting action in the House Financial Services Committee.
David Isong
SBF Shock: Sam Bankman-Fried Files Clemency Petition, Seeks Trump Presidential Pardon!

SBF Shock: Sam Bankman-Fried Files Clemency Petition, Seeks Trump Presidential Pardon!

Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned founder of FTX, has filed a formal clemency petition with the U.S. Department of Justice, seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump for his fraud and conspiracy convictions. Despite Bankman-Fried's persistent denial of theft and claims of customer repayment, Trump has explicitly rejected the request. The petition comes amidst Bankman-Fried's ongoing appeal and a strategic effort to align his public statements with Trump's political stances.
David Isong
Technology
Anthropic's 'Fable 5' AI Makes Gaming Dreams a Reality: Public Access Now Available!

Anthropic's 'Fable 5' AI Makes Gaming Dreams a Reality: Public Access Now Available!

Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, its powerful Mythos AI model, to the general public, featuring advanced capabilities in software engineering and knowledge work with strict safety guardrails. Rigorous testing by researchers like Ethan Mollick demonstrates its remarkable ability to generate complex applications and video games from single prompts. Despite its premium pricing, Fable 5 sets a new standard for accessible, high-performance AI.

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AI
Can Israel’s AI Push Help Nigeria Build Jobs, Not Just Tools?

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.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Rivian's Game-Changing 2027 R2 SUV Breaks Cover: Pricing, Performance, and Standout Innovations Revealed!

Rivian's Game-Changing 2027 R2 SUV Breaks Cover: Pricing, Performance, and Standout Innovations Revealed!

The 2027 Rivian R2 is set to be a pivotal, high-volume electric midsize SUV, building on Rivian's established reputation for quality and innovation. Available in Standard, Premium, and Performance variants, it aims to deliver an 'annoyingly good' driving experience, with the entry-level model starting at $46,235. This new model will offer diverse options and advanced battery technology, catering to a broader EV market.
Uche Emeka
Apple's Stealthy AI Play: The Genius Behind Its 'Slow-and-Steady' Success

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

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
Discovery
10 Items You Cannot Bring Into the United States

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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Diaspora Connect
"Unlimited Mobile Data Doesn't Exist Anywhere in the World": So Why Is It Still Being Sold? 

"Unlimited Mobile Data Doesn't Exist Anywhere in the World": So Why Is It Still Being Sold? 

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?

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 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

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

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
Ojude Oba Festival 2026: Should It Have Been Cancelled After the Oyo School Kidnappings?

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 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

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. 
Zainab Bakare
Is Modern Feminism Becoming the Very Thing It Used to Fight?

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. 
Precious O. Unusere
Lifestyle
The Hidden Signs of Adult ADHD You've Been Calling Laziness or Distraction

The Hidden Signs of Adult ADHD You've Been Calling Laziness or Distraction

Think you're just lazy or easily distracted? These hidden signs of adult ADHD, from task paralysis and time blindness to rejection sensitive dysphoria, might explain more than you think.

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Health
Breaking the Cycle of OCD: Knowing the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Breaking the Cycle of OCD: Knowing the Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

OCD is more than being neat or organized—it’s a real mental health condition that can take over thoughts, emotions, and daily life. But with the right treatment and support, recovery is possible, and many people learn to regain control and live peacefully again. 
Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Your DNA Might Be Getting Damaged Because of Your Nail Appointments

Your DNA Might Be Getting Damaged Because of Your Nail Appointments

That UV lamp at your nail salon may be doing more than curing your gel polish. Here is what research says about DNA damage, premature skin ageing and how to protect yourself without giving up your manicure.
Zainab Bakare
7 Health Problems Anger Can Trigger When It Becomes Constant 

7 Health Problems Anger Can Trigger When It Becomes Constant 

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.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Are Energy Drinks Doing More Harm Than Good?

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
Entertainment
Should Films Reflect Reality or Reimagine It? The Debate Over Cinematic Realism in Nollywood

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. 

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article source iconZAINAB BAKARE
Movies
Cult Classic Comeback: 'Starship Troopers' Icon Lays Down the Law for Return!

Cult Classic Comeback: 'Starship Troopers' Icon Lays Down the Law for Return!

"Starship Troopers," Paul Verhoeven's 1997 sci-fi satire, has evolved from a critically misunderstood box office bomb to a beloved classic. As speculation surrounds new adaptations, including a book-based project by Neill Blomkamp, actress Amy Smart shares her willingness to return for a TV reboot and recounts her unique experience working on the film.
Precious Eseaye
Taylor Swift Dazzles Fans and Paparazzi at 'Toy Story 5' L.A. Premiere

Taylor Swift Dazzles Fans and Paparazzi at 'Toy Story 5' L.A. Premiere

Pop superstar Taylor Swift surprised fans by attending the L.A. premiere of Disney-Pixar's "Toy Story 5," a highly anticipated event. Swift also penned "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the film's soundtrack, which shattered streaming records. The movie is set to release globally in mid-June.
Precious Eseaye
Toy Story 5 Mania: Swift's Secret Song and 'Masterpiece' Reviews Ignite Premiere

Toy Story 5 Mania: Swift's Secret Song and 'Masterpiece' Reviews Ignite Premiere

"Toy Story 5" has premiered to universal acclaim, hailed as an emotional and perfect return to form for Pixar. The film centers on Jessie's story as beloved characters confront a new technological threat, featuring returning stars like Tom Hanks and a surprise original song by Taylor Swift. Critics are praising its blend of humor, heart, and its timely exploration of toys versus technology.
Precious Eseaye
Mourinho's Sensational Real Madrid Return Shakes Up Squad Dynamics

Mourinho's Sensational Real Madrid Return Shakes Up Squad Dynamics

Jose Mourinho makes a sensational return to Real Madrid, signing a three-year contract and already initiating squad reinforcements. Meanwhile, midfielder Brahim Diaz is determined to stay and prove his value under the new manager despite strong interest from Juventus.
Uche Emeka