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Divine-Favour Ukoh
June 26, 2026

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Remi Tinubu Faces Backlash Over Akara, Roasted Corn Remarks First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has come under heavy criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians facing economic hardship to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli, saying such ventures require little capital to start. Speaking after a meeting of the Renewed Hope... Read More
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Afrobeats
June 26, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026

Afrobeats dominates the global music industry in 2026. The genre abandoned its localised roots years ago to become a massive cultural export. Today, Nigerian artists dictate international streaming charts and headline stadium tours across multiple continents. This guide breaks down the financial infrastructure and operational realities governing the biggest sound in global music. The Sonic... Read More
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Showbiz101
June 24, 2026

Why Showbiz101 Is Bypassing Panels for an Intellectual Property Boot Camp

Showbiz101 2026 launches its main workshop tracks and welcome party at Alliance Française today, Wednesday, June 24, bypassing the repetitive panel discussions that usually dominate African creative conferences. Organisers are shifting the entire structural focus toward long-term creator sustainability through a rigorous seven-day program. This strategic pivot addresses a major flaw in the continental entertainment... Read More
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Debt
June 23, 2026

How Small-Scale Debts Became the Ultimate Friendship Soft-Block

A viral post by online user Keleback recently triggered an intense discussion on the timeline last weekend regarding how easily minor financial debts destroy long-term friendships. The conversation quickly pulled millions of views, uncovering a deep undercurrent of social anxiety that shapes peer-to-peer relationships today. The replies outlined a striking spectrum of behavioural extremes, from... Read More
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June 20, 2026

The Billion-Naira Delusion: What the Viral $1 Million Shopping List Reveals About Our Financial Literacy Problem 

A viral budget template by online user @UrglyGramm mapping out a hypothetical ₦1.4 billion windfall exposes how the digital generation calculates wealth. The breakdown allocates over 70 percent of the total capital into immediate liabilities. These selections feature high-maintenance assets like a G-Wagon and a Wrangler alongside luxury jewellery. To fund the long-term upkeep of... Read More
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Army Spokesperson
June 19, 2026

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FG to Allow Journalists to Accompany Troops During Military Operations The Federal Government has announced plans to embed journalists, media practitioners, and selected social media influencers with military units operating in conflict zones to provide Nigerians with firsthand accounts of security operations. According to Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the initiative is aimed at improving... Read More
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The Polygamist
June 19, 2026

The Polygamist Proves Why Good Drama Outpaces Geopolitical Friction

The immediate charting dominance of Netflix’s 22-episode supernovela, The Polygamist, proves that premium African storytelling operates completely outside the reach of passing state-level disputes. Regional immigration crackdowns earlier this month prompted sections of the Nigerian digital timeline to demand a strict boycott of South African media. The local viewing charts reveal an entirely different reality.... Read More
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June 19, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Modern Nigerian Cinema

Digital Streaming and YouTube Premieres Global streaming platforms destroyed the old financial baseline for local production companies. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video replaced localised physical sales with structural licensing agreements. This capital influx forced an immediate upgrade in technical execution to meet strict international delivery specifications. Subscription Video on Demand operations changed how producers calculate... Read More
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Ireti Kingibe
June 18, 2026

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Kingibe Says She Never Saw the Report That Led to Natasha’s Suspension The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has revealed that she never saw the committee report that formed the basis for the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Kingibe explained that she was attending a tax reform retreat when the... Read More
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Where is Chioma Kalu
June 18, 2026

The Grim Friday Countdown: Why Nollywood’s Upcoming Releases Will Test Our Appetite for Real-World Drama

Nollywood directors are bypassing the safe romantic comedy blueprint to drop two major thriller properties tomorrow, Friday, June 19. This simultaneous release creates a distinct structural checkpoint for the local film market. Nationwide theatres will premiere Chukwuka Ndife’s gritty crime feature Blood Debt, while Kayode Kasum’s EbonyLife original Where Is Chioma Kalu? launches on internet... Read More
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June 17, 2026

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Minority Lawmakers Say Nigeria Is “Bleeding” Amid Rising Insecurity Members of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives have expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening security situation, lamenting that Nigeria is “bleeding” from persistent attacks by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal groups. The lawmakers criticised what they described as a lack of... Read More
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Femi Odugbemi
June 17, 2026

Judging Hollywood from Lagos: Femi Odugbemi’s Emmy Seat Highlights Our Content Disconnect

The ongoing nomination voting window for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, running from June 11 to June 22, 2026, marks an important institutional moment for Nigerian cinema. Femi Odugbemi, a veteran filmmaker and academy member, is actively participating as a voting juror for this cycle. Having a home-based professional evaluate Hollywood’s elite television output provides... Read More
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Make Music Lagos 2026
June 16, 2026

Can Make Music Lagos 2026 Rescue Live Instrumentation From the Streaming Monoculture? 

Make Music Lagos kicks off its World Music Day events this week, running from June 18 to 21. The festival features live performance advocates like Johnny Drille, Made Kuti, and The Cavemen, shifting the local conversation toward Nigeria’s acoustic landscape. In a digital-first market, songs are routinely engineered to secure short viral moments on platforms... Read More
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court gavel
June 15, 2026

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Court Orders Deregistration of ADC, Accord, Three Other Political Parties A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, over their alleged failure to meet constitutional and electoral requirements for continued registration. The court held that... Read More
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OG Anunoby
June 15, 2026

Why Nigeria Only Claims OG Anunoby at the Finish Line

The New York Knicks ended their 53-year championship drought on Saturday night by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson dominated the box score, but the Nigerian internet immediately locked its sights on forward OG Anunoby. Following his Game 4 game-winning tip-in that completed a historic comeback, social... Read More
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June 13, 2026

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Former Army Spokesperson Rabe Abubakar Dies in Bandits’ Captivity Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information and ex-Army spokesperson, has died while being held captive by bandits after his abduction in Katsina State. The Katsina State Government confirmed that Abubakar died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension while in captivity... Read More
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Elon Musk
June 12, 2026

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Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire Elon Musk has become the first person in history to achieve a net worth exceeding $1 trillion, according to the latest global wealth estimates. The milestone was driven primarily by surging valuations of his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures in artificial intelligence, robotics, and infrastructure. Analysts said... Read More
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Democracy Day
June 12, 2026

Why This Democracy Day Belongs to the Press

President Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speech formally elevates the June 12 struggle to the level of official national recognition. For decades, the radical journalists, activists, and soldier-democrats of the 1990s carried their scars as part of an underground legacy. This latest national awards list changes that dynamic, transforming former freedom fighters into celebrated national icons.... Read More
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House of Reps
June 11, 2026

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House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill The House of Representatives has passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police in Nigeria, marking a major step toward decentralising the country’s policing system. The bill proposes moving policing from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List, allowing states to create and control... Read More
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