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Benue Boat Tragedy: Six Missing as Mourners' Vessel Capsizes on Buruku River
At least six people are missing after a boat carrying over 70 mourners capsized on the Buruku River in Benue State, officials confirm.
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Borno Governor Zulum Urges Federal Action on Oil Exploration in Magumeri and Gubio
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has urged the Federal Government to revive stalled oil exploration in Magumeri and Gubio Local Government Areas, citing the potential to create jobs, complement military operations, and accelerate...
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Labour Party Youth Wing Proposes APC Alliance Ahead of 2027 Election
Labour Party youth leaders have proposed a political alignment with the APC and President Bola Tinubu's support groups ahead of the 2027 election, citing inadequate youth recognition and calling for greater inclusion and empowerment.
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INEC Registers 9.3 Million Nigerian Youths Ahead of 2027 Elections
INEC has registered 9.3 million Nigerian youths ahead of the 2027 elections, marking a major push for youth participation in Nigeria's democratic process.
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Tinubu Reforms Defended: Presidency Addresses Economic Challenges & Subsidy Warnings
The presidency defends Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing they confront deep structural weaknesses rather than create them, while warning against returning to costly subsidy policies.
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Nigeria's Stock Market Rises 75.5%, Leads African Equities
Nigeria's equities market surged 75.5% year-to-date in nine months, topping 20 African exchanges and cementing its position as the continent's best-performing bourse in 2026.
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Seyi Makinde Challenges FG on FAAC Allocations, Sowore Files Lawsuit, Peter Obi Vows Subsidy Return
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde criticizes federal FAAC allocations as inflation-eroded, masking widespread hunger. Omoyele Sowore sues President Tinubu, and Peter Obi pledges fuel subsidy restoration if elected in 2027.
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Tinubu's Poverty Agenda, Wike's FCT Push & Sowore's Critique
Tinubu promises to lift millions from poverty, Wike demands Rivers and FCT delivery, and Sowore clashes with retired general as Nigeria marks 66 years of independence.
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Meta Appeals Nigerian Court Ruling on Ad Tracking and User Privacy
Meta has appealed a Nigerian High Court ruling that barred it from forcing users to accept ad tracking, after the court found the company's non-consensual data profiling violated privacy rights under Nigeria's Data Protection Act.
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MTN-IHS Towers Deal Clears South African Regulator With Fair-Access Conditions
MTN's $2.2 billion IHS Towers takeover clears South African regulators with conditions ensuring fair, non-discriminatory access for rival operators. The deal advances MTN's infrastructure control while protecting market competition.
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Dangote’s IPO and What It Means for Nigerian Startup Exits
Dangote Refinery's $1.62 billion IPO tests whether Nigeria's capital markets can provide a credible exit path for venture-backed startups, beyond the dominant M&A route.
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Why AI Companies Are Slamming the Brakes: It’s About Monopoly, Not Data
An author revises his stance on AI slowdowns, revealing that frontier labs aren't halting due to data exhaustion but are instead leveraging regulation to choke open-source competition and protect billion-dollar cloud monopolies.
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Netflix Pivots from Prestige to Lower-Budget Series and Live Events
Netflix is recalibrating its content strategy as major director partnerships conclude, shifting focus toward lower-budget series, live events, and sports to sustain subscriber growth amid streaming competition.
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Biological De-Aging Contest & Why LLMs Fall Short on Reasoning
A six-month competition pushes 500 participants to reverse their biological age, even as experts question whether AI can ever truly reason. Here's what the race reveals about health tech and machine limits.
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Fandango Distribution Secures 'Rescue' Documentary; RTS Joins as Broadcaster
Fandango Distribution has acquired all rights to Sine Plambech's Rescue, with RTS joining as broadcaster ahead of the European premiere at Zurich Film Festival's Now/Future section.
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Jay-Z Petitions Appeals Court to Revive Extortion Case Following Accuser's Recantation
Jay-Z requests a California appeals court to revive his extortion lawsuit after the rape accuser signed a sworn recantation, asserting the allegations were false.
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Flutter Entertainment's India and Brazil Betting Setbacks Trigger Stock Slide and Leadership Shakeup
Flutter Entertainment loses access to India and faces Brazil betting ban, costing hundreds of millions in projected revenue and triggering leadership changes at FanDuel parent.
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Manuel Seal Dies at 66: Legacy of a Grammy-Winning Songwriter and Producer
Manuel Seal, the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer behind hits for Mariah Carey, Usher, TLC, and Aretha Franklin, has died at 66. His work helped define the sound of modern R&B and hip-hop.
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Shabana Mahmood Reopens UK Resettlement Scheme for Refugees
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme, offering safe and legal pathways for refugees while aiming to deter small boat crossings. The move introduces new sponsorship routes and sets the stage for a renewed de...
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UK AI Minister Warns of Potential Job Disruptions and Calls for Contingency Planning
AI Minister Kanishka Narayan warns of possible unprecedented job losses from artificial intelligence, urging proactive government planning and worker protections.