Sanwo-Olu, copyright chief demand war on entertainment piracy
Governor Sanwo-Olu and Nigeria's copyright chief demand united action against entertainment piracy threatening the sector.
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Sanwo-Olu, copyright chief demand war on entertainment piracy
Governor Sanwo-Olu and Nigeria's copyright chief demand united action against entertainment piracy threatening the sector.
Families pay N11m ransom, but kidnappers kill 80-year-old Pa Michael anyway
Itsukwi families paid N11 million ransom for an 80-year-old man, who died in captivity anyway.
Youths must fund young candidates for elections, Shehu Sani says
Former Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerian youths to fund young candidates for elective positions.
Entertainment
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BBNaija’s Queen Atang wears bread outfit to AMVCA 12 red carpet
BBNaija winner Queen Atang wore a bread-themed outfit to AMVCA 12 to celebrate her bakery business.
Victor AD, Timaya release Only God, spiritual anthem on struggle
Victor AD and Timaya release Only God, a spiritual song about faith, struggle, and relying on God.
Kojo Blak, King Promise drop romantic Afro-fusion love song Mon Bébé
Kojo Blak and King Promise release Mon Bébé, a romantic Afro-fusion track about deep attraction and devotion.
Finance
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Abdulsamad Rabiu climbs to Nigeria’s second richest in four months
Abdulsamad Rabiu climbed from fifth to second richest Nigerian in four months as BUA Group assets surged.
FCMB opens zero-interest loan applications for women entrepreneurs
FCMB opens applications for zero-interest loans up to N10 million for women entrepreneurs.
Ghana’s inflation quickens to 3.4% in April, first rise in months
Ghana's inflation rose to 3.4% in April, the first increase since December 2024.
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FWA names past Footballer of the Year winners from Kanté to Fernandes
The FWA reveals a decade of Footballer of the Year award winners, from Kanté to Fernandes.
Manchester City won’t surrender title fight, Cherki warns Arsenal
Rayan Cherki warns Arsenal that Manchester City will fight hard for the Premier League title.
Messi names France, Brazil, Spain as World Cup 2026 favourites
Messi names France, Brazil and Spain as favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tech
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Showmax app shuts down, users migrate to DStv Stream
Showmax closes its app Thursday as Multichoice consolidates streaming under DStv Stream.
Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 Pro with HyperOS in Nigeria
Xiaomi launches the Redmi A7 Pro in Nigeria with HyperOS 3.
Nigerian IT professionals chase Cisco certification to boost career prospects
Nigerian IT professionals pursue Cisco 350-401 ENCOR certification for career advancement and higher earning potential.
Lifestyle
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A farewell to Kigali: hope, fashion, and Rwanda’s creative future
A journalist's final day in Kigali moves between fashion production and reflection on Rwanda's hopeful spirit.
DJ Izzy tells creatives stop waiting for discovery
DJ Izzy advises Nigerian creatives to stop waiting for discovery and build careers independently.
EFCC Debunks Naira Abuse Allegations Against Senator Goje’s Daughter
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegations linking Mrs. Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje,...
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OduDiscover: Veekee James, the Lagos designer reshaping how Nigeria dresses for moments that matter
Veekee James dressed Osas Ighodaro at the 2026 AMVCAs in a sculptural crimson gown that announced a designer operating at full confidence, reshaping what Nigerian couture looks like when it refuses to compromise on vision or craft.
OduDiscover: Tajé Prest, the storyteller making Nigeria’s mobile-first cinema matter
Tajé Prest's "Thick & Uninterrupted" was selected for ABFF 2026's 9:16 Microdrama Showcase, a recognition that mobile-first storytelling is not a limitation but a language for the future of Nigerian cinema.
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The Rice Price Map Nigeria Refuses to See
A bag of rice costs N67,500 in the Northeast but N56,000 in the South-South. This 20 percent gap is not natural market variation. It is evidence of a fractured food system and failed policy.
Lagos is right to seal those restaurants. The question is why it took this long.
Lagos shut down Balmoral Convention Centre and Foodies Restaurant for illegal wastewater disposal. The real question is why it took this long, and why enforcement remains sporadic instead of systematic.
Health
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WHO chief assures Tenerife residents as hantavirus cruise ship approaches
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus assured Tenerife residents the hantavirus risk remains low.
Nigeria’s sickle cell crisis runs deeper than genotype awareness, expert warns
Nigeria focuses on genotype awareness for sickle cell but ignores social and economic barriers driving the disease.
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases from cruise ship outbreak
WHO warns more hantavirus cases likely as cruise ship outbreak kills three passengers.
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Lagos sets May 12-19 for 2026 public service exams
Lagos schedules 2026 public service exams for May 12-19 using computer-based testing.
Microsoft Azure certification AZ-104 demands skills beyond theory
AZ-104 certification requires administrators to master cloud resource management beyond theoretical knowledge.
Sweden spent 21 years finding screens hurt learning. Nigeria should listen.
Sweden ditched classroom screens after 21 years, finding they harm learning. Nigeria should note the lesson.
World
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Nigeria’s political culture weaponises unverified claims to damage reputations
Nigeria's political system increasingly uses unverified accusations to damage reputations before elections and appointments.
US releases special passports with Trump’s image for 250th anniversary
US State Department issues limited-edition passports with Trump's image for 250th anniversary celebrations.
Shooting at Washington Hilton recalls Reagan assassination attempt site
A Washington Hilton shooting recalls the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt at the same venue.
Africa
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Ethiopia’s inflation surges back to double digits after five months
Ethiopia's inflation rate returned to double digits in December after five months below that level.
China’s $56.5m gift to ECOWAS is diplomacy, not charity — scholar
China's $56.5m ECOWAS headquarters gift is strategic diplomacy, not charity, analysts warn.
Botswana raises rates first in Africa as oil prices spike
Botswana becomes first African central bank to raise rates amid Iran tensions and rising oil prices.
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Windstorm destroys homes across eight Kebbi communities
Windstorm destroys homes and property in eight Kebbi communities, displaces families.
Lagos shuts Balmoral Centre, Foodies Restaurant over wastewater dumping
Lagos closes two major establishments for illegally dumping wastewater into public drains.
Gunmen kill soldier, wound another in Imo ambush attack
Gunmen ambushed soldiers in Imo state, killing one and injuring another in a firefight.
Movies
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Six films battle for Best Movie at AMVCA 2026 in Lagos
Six films battle for Best Movie at AMVCA 2026, with Behind the Scenes and The Herd leading the race.
Scarlet Gomez breaks into Nollywood’s elite tier with N3bn box office run
Scarlet Gomez joins Nollywood's top commercial tier after crossing N3 billion box office mark.
Bolu Essien writes, produces and stars in Girls’ Hostel drama
Bolu Essien creates, writes, produces and stars in Girls' Hostel, a drama premiering February 13.
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Army Orders Probe as Soldier Kills Wife, Commits Suicide in Niger State
The Nigerian Army has launched a full investigation into the tragic death of a serving soldier, Lance Corporal Femi Akenleye,...
Trump Reignites Feud With Newsom Amid Deadly Los Angeles Wildfires
President-Elect Blames California’s Policies for Devastating Blazes As massive wildfires swept through Los Angeles, destroying neighborhoods and displacing tens of...