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By Aiyedun Oluwadamilola Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has opened up about her emotional struggles behind the cameras, revealing that she sometimes cries and breaks down in private despite her cheerful public image. The actress made this known during an interview with CNN, where she reflected on the pressures of fame, public scrutiny of […]
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Nigeria’s debt profile troubling, Archbishop Onuoha warns
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — The Anglican Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. David O. C. Onuoha, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, questioning the Federal Government’s continued resort to borrowing amid the country’s economic challenges. Onuoha raised the concern on Thursday while flagging off the Provincial Council meeting at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, […]
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Taraba: Day bandits killed 62, injured 52, dislodged 7,123
“Our schools have all been closed down, and many students died in the river as a result of the attack” – Salihu’s appeal was directed at Governor Agbu Kefas
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Why the Nigerian man has become a global Romantic Fascination, by Stephanie Shaakaa
The internet has developed a remarkable appetite for intercultural romance, and one figure keeps appearing in the conversation. The Nigerian man.
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You’re not my mom, by Stephanie Shaakaa
The phrase usually arrives in the heat of an argument, thrown across a dining table or shouted from a bedroom doorway: “You’re not my mom.”
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2027: Okorocha ‘never contested’ Imo West primary – Uzodimma’s aide
He added that the Supreme Court had held that “when forgeries are alleged, what the court is left to do is to put the parties to the witness box.”
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Orlu Senatorial Seat: War in Imo as Okorocha battles Uzodimma
“Let’s move out and call the people and see what will happen”; Okorocha said the governor never expected him to go to court
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‘Northern leaders begged Tinubu to support Buhari, promised to return power after eight years’ – APC chieftain
Aliyu said supporting Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is a matter of honouring the promise made to him; Northerners have no reason to abandon the agreement
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Drunk barber allegedly stabs man to death in Jigawa
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21 cars affected as fire engulfs Lagos mechanic workshop
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Politics
‘Northern leaders begged Tinubu to support Buhari, promised to return power after eight years’ – APC chieftain
Aliyu said supporting Tinubu's re-election in 2027 is a matter of honouring the promise made to him; Northerners have no reason to abandon the agreement
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Taraba: Day bandits killed 62, injured 52, dislodged 7,123
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‘I cry, break down behind closed doors’ – Funke Akindele reflects on pressures of being in the spotlight
By Aiyedun Oluwadamilola Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has opened up about her emotional struggles behind the cameras, revealing that she sometimes cries and breaks down in private despite her cheerful public image. The actress made this known during an interview with CNN, where she reflected on the pressures of fame, public scrutiny of […]
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Moonshot 2026: ‘Africa must move from content creation to value capture’ — Tech leader Juliet Ehimuan
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Business
NESG: Nigeria’s high production costs threaten industrial competitiveness
By Favour Ulebor The Nigeria Economic Summit Group has warned that high production costs, unreliable electricity and poor logistics infrastructure are undermining Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness, calling for a council within the Presidency to coordinate industrialisation policies. Co-facilitator of the NESG, Lumun Feese, said Nigeria needed a coordinated approach to industrial development to address structural challenges […]
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Deadly goods on sale: How fake products damage organs, destroy lives
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Technology
10 phones with biggest battery specs in Nigeria
By Prince Osuagwu The life of a Nigerian phone user is funny. With power cuts and long days on the road, battery life is no longer just a specification on a phone’s spec sheet, it is peace of mind.This is because, a dead phone can mean missed calls, stranded commutes and lost work. So, for […]
Moniebook improves businesses with feedback tools
By Juliet Umeh Moniebook, the business management platform under the Moniepoint Group, has pledged to deepen engagement with merchants and use their feedback to improve its solutions and address their operational needs. The company made the commitment at its first major merchant gathering since its launch last year, tagged: “An Evening with Moniebook,” which brought […]
Magna funding drive: Structured matchmaking offers solution to early-stage funding gaps
By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian startups, building a viable business is only half the challenge; securing investors willing to finance growth remains another hurdle. Despite the recovery in African venture capital, funding remains unevenly distributed, leaving many early-stage businesses struggling to reach investors whose interests match their needs. To address this gap, technology firm […]
Photos: Tech, AI, creative economy dominate conversations on Day 2 of Moonshot 2026
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Education
Policymakers must prioritise durable skills for future workplaces — Report
By Elizabeth Osayande A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]
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JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]