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Family Rejects Katsina Government’s Account of Late General Rabe Abubakar’s Death
KATSINA, Nigeria, June 15 — The family of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) has disputed claims by the Katsina State Government that the retired military officer died from complications
ENTERTAINMENT
Zlatan, Seyi Vibez Settle Online Rift
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has responded to recent criticism from fellow singer Seyi Vibez, describing the situation as a misunderstanding and insisting that he never intended to disrespect his colleague.
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WORLD NEWS
Elon Musk, Tim Cook to Join Trump on High-Stakes China Trade and Technology Visit
Elon Musk and Tim Cook are set to accompany Donald Trump on a major business and technology visit to China later this week. The trip, scheduled for Thursday and Friday
Museveni Set for Seventh Term Swearing-In as Uganda Extends His Four-Decade Rule
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will be sworn in on Tuesday for a seventh term in office, extending a presidency that has lasted nearly 40 years and further cementing his position
Ramaphosa faces new pressure to resign due to reopened impeachment case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing fresh political pressure after the country’s Constitutional Court ruled that parliament previously acted unconstitutionally in blocking impeachment proceedings against him in 2022. The
CNN Founder Ted Turner Passes Away Aged 87
Ted Turner, the American businessman and founder of CNN, has died at the age of 87. Turner, who was born on November 19, 1938, died on Wednesday, according to reports.
SUSTAINABILITY
UK Targets 87% Emissions Cut by 2040
The United Kingdom has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 87 per cent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as the government intensifies efforts to achieve
UK Targets 87% Emissions Cut by 2040
The United Kingdom has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 87 per cent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as the government intensifies efforts to achieve
Spiro raises new $215M to expand electric motorcycle and battery-swap network across Africa
African electric mobility company Spiro has raised $215 million in fresh equity funding to accelerate the expansion of its battery-swapping network and deepen its footprint across the continent, marking one
FG Reaffirms Support For Electric Vehicles
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electric vehicles and clean transportation as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s transport sector, deepen industrialisation and advance the country’s green
TECHNOLOGY
Visa backs Replit as it pushes “agentic payments” for AI developers
Visa has made an undisclosed investment in AI coding platform Replit, deepening its push into the emerging field of “agentic payments,” where AI systems and software agents can autonomously initiate
Bitcoin slips below $73,000 despite renewed Trump push for crypto legislation
Bitcoin briefly fell below the $73,000 mark on Thursday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his support for the CLARITY Act and reiterated his push to position the United
25 African startups to watch in 2026 highlight innovation across critical sectors
Bloomberg has released its second edition of “African Startups to Watch,” profiling 25 startups across the continent that are building solutions to some of Africa’s most persistent infrastructure and systems
IBM invests $5 billion to strengthen open-source software security as AI threats grow
IBM has committed $5 billion toward a new initiative aimed at improving the security of open-source software, as concerns grow over vulnerabilities in widely used code and the rising role
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RAINOVERTALKS
RainOverTalks: Being Selfish is not a bad thing.
Who gives meaning to the word we speak?. I often wonder why the word ‘selfish’ has the negative meaning of egocentric, self-serving, self-centred, self-observing, insensitive, uncharitable, unkind, uncaring, etc. Amazingly,
Starting Afresh: The Fear, the Uncertainty, and the Hope. #RainOverTalks
ChatGPT Generated image for – Starting Afresh: The Fear, the Uncertainty, and the Hope They say love is a beautiful thing. And it is. There’s something undeniably sweet about having
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have a Woman in Your Life
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have a Woman in Your Life 1. Loss of Freedom: A man enjoying his freedom but becomes sad when reminded of responsibilities waiting for him at
RainOverTalks: Unlocking Wealth - Elevate Others to Build Your Own Circle of Rich Friends
RainOverTalks: Unlocking Wealth – Elevate Others to Build Your Own Circle of Rich Friends We all want to have rich friends, but often we hesitate to help others. How can
Unlocking the Power of Love: A Guide to Opening Your Heart
Photo by Timo Stern on Unsplash Unlocking the Power of Love: A Guide to Opening Your Heart In a world filled with distractions and uncertainties, the journey to opening your
How many times can someone truly fall in love in a lifetime? Chat GPT Answer
Photo by Donald Giannatti on Unsplash Falling in Love: Exploring the Boundless Depths of the Heart Love, a universal language that transcends time and space, is a complex emotion that
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BBNaija
Big Brother Naija season 6 is set to take over your screen.
The organisers of the popular Nigerian reality TV, Big Brother Naija has announced the official date to commence season 6 of the show. BBNaija has fondly called by the reality
Dede Fires Back at Kola Over ‘Chasing’ Claims as BBNaija Reunion Drama Escalates
LAGOS — Tensions flared between former Big Brother Naija housemates Dede and Kola during Episode 5 of the BBNaija Reunion as both stars traded accusations over their interactions after leaving
BBNaija: Dede Calls Out Kola Over ‘This Person’ Remark as Former Housemates Revisit Post-Show Fallout
Former Big Brother Naija housemates Kola and Dede have revisited their post-show relationship, with Dede accusing Kola of repeatedly referring to her as “this person” during interviews despite their efforts
BBNaija Winner Imisi Reveals She Lost Child Weeks Before Audition
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi Opeyemi Ayanwale, has revealed that she suffered a devastating personal loss just weeks before auditioning for the reality TV show. In a recent
Imisi Receives ₦150m Grand Prize After Winning BBNaija Season 10
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her ₦150 million grand prize, marking the end of the show’s milestone “10/10” edition. The
Imisi Crowned BBNaija Season 10 Winner After Ten Weeks of Strategy and Drama
A Grand Finale of Twists and Triumph Opeyemi ‘Imisi’ Ayanwale has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, claiming the ₦150 million grand prize and sealing her
BBNaija 10: Faith Disqualified After Clash With Sultana
The Big Brother Naija Season 10 house just got hotter than ever, and this time it’s not because of a Saturday party or a secret twist. On Thursday, drama boiled
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Aston Villa Beat Freiburg To Win Europa League After 44-Year Wait
Aston Villa have won the 2025/26 Europa League title after a dominant 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in Wednesday’s final in Istanbul. The win marks Villa’s first major European trophy
BUSINESS
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MTN Reports 27.9% Jump in Q1 Earnings as Nigeria and Ghana Drive Growth
South Africa’s telecom giant MTN Group has reported a strong start to 2026, with core earnings rising 27.9 per cent in the first quarter, boosted by solid performances in key
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MOVIES
‘Hannah’ Review: Mo Fakorede’s Emotional Biblical Adaptation Delivers Strong Performances and Cultural Depth
Nigerian filmmaker Mo Fakorede recently premiered Hannah on YouTube, drawing attention for its emotional storytelling, rich cultural presentation, and powerful performances inspired by the biblical story of Hannah. The film
Michael tops global box office with $217M debut
The musical biopic Michael has delivered a record-breaking global debut, grossing $97 million in the United States and Canada and $217.4 million worldwide in its opening weekend. The film, distributed
Iyabo Ojo’s The Return of Arinzo grosses N104.8 million in opening box office weekend
Iyabo Ojo has scored a major box office win as her latest film, The Return of Arinzo, pulled in N104.8 million during its opening weekend, emerging as the highest-grossing title
Faith-based Onobiren dethrones Timini's Love and New Notes after four-week box office reign
Laju Iren’s faith-driven drama Onobiren has ended the four-week box office dominance of Timini Egbuson’s romantic blockbuster “Love and New Notes,” claiming the top spot with ₦30.5 million in its
Kunle Afolayan: My Films Are for “People Who Have Sense”
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed criticism of his Netflix series Anikulapo Season 2: Ghoul Awakening, describing the fantasy drama as intended for “intellectual” audiences. Posting a video on Tuesday, Afolayan
Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Crosses ₦500M as Newcomer ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Makes Big Splash
Holiday Box Office Sees Nollywood Take Center Stage Funke Akindele continues to assert her dominance in Nollywood. Just two weeks after its cinema release, her latest film, Behind the Scenes,
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