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A military aircraft carrying 32 people crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State en route from Benin to Lagos. Rescue operations are underway as authorities work to locate survivors and assess the wreckage.
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President Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the Ondo State air crash that claimed Nigerian Air Force personnel, while extending national condolences to grieving families.
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The Obi-Kwankwaso womens support group has launched a nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections, establishing structures across all 36 states and the FCT to boost grassroots engagement and expand support for the Nigeria Democratic...
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Youth leaders from the Labour Party have proposed political alignment with the APC and President Bola Tinubu's support groups ahead of the 2027 presidential election, citing inadequate youth recognition and seeking greater inclusion...
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INEC begins a 100-day countdown to the 2027 general elections, announcing a world press conference in Abuja to brief stakeholders on voter registration, candidate logistics, and electoral safeguards.
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The United States has redeployed all long-range bombers stationed at RAF Fairford back to American soil after officials cited an unspecified new threat linked to an alleged Iranian plot targeting the British airbase.
Business
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
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Business
A $231,000 dispute between Naivas and FlexPay escalated into police arrests and criminal investigations, revealing how commercial conflicts can become criminal cases in Kenya's fintech sector.
Business
GTCO's H1 2026 results reveal how its payments business is scaling: HabariPay profit doubles, Pay-with-Transfer jumping 1,587%, and PoS processing inching toward a ₦1 trillion monthly target.
Business
Koko Networks' carbon credits remain unsold as creditors finance the UK arm's wind-down, leaving FirstRand Bank and other unsecured creditors expecting little recovery.
Business
A ten-year analysis of African startups founded in 2016 reveals $1.89 billion in funding, extreme concentration among top firms, and surprisingly few liquidity events. The data tracks where capital went, what returned, and what the cohort's...
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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Technology Innovation Agency have launched a 16-week pilot to help 10 South African tech SMEs in health, agriculture, and fintech become investment-ready and access new sources of capital.
Entertainment
Entertainment
We pit the Nintendo Switch 2 against the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ROG Xbox Ally X and more to find the best handheld gaming console of 2026. With prices climbing we break down which platform offers the best value for your gaming style
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MasterWhats transforms Brazil's biggest banking fraud into a searchable, cited public index using GraphRAG, letting anyone explore the Banco Master scandal without digging through hundreds of articles.
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Producer Vincent Maraval reveals how AI cut eight days from Michel Hazanavicius' 'The Third Hand,' while the lead actor spent days with head and feet in literal mud for authentic wartime realism.
Entertainment
Shark Beauty partners with influencer Claudia Sulewski for a limited-edition celestial-inspired collection featuring four bestselling tools decorated in midnight blue and gold constellation maps, available online and at Sephora starting Oct...
Others
A24's Primetime surprises with a $19.2 million opening weekend, driven by Robert Pattinson's return to form and a Gen Z audience eager for nostalgic, provocative cinema.
Entertainment
Tom Holland stars as Fred Astaire alongside Margaret Qualley as Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter as Ginger Rogers in a new biopic directed by Paul King, based on the legendary dancer's partnership with his sister.
Entertainment
Paris Fashion Week closes fashion month with a mix of legacy houses and emerging talent, setting the direction for warm-weather dressing in 2027.
Business
For most AI founders, the honest answer about venture capital is no — and retention data explains why. This post breaks down why vertical depth, not horizontal hype, drives sustainable growth.
