For years, Opera Mini has been helping Nigerians get online. Debuting this past Friday, Poco Lee and Seyi Vibez’s infectious street-pop hit “Opera Mini” rocketed up to #2 on Spotify Nigeria, turning a familiar browser name into one of the country’s catchiest hooks. The title works because Opera Min…
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of popular social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, fondly called Blessing CEO, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service pending the commencement of her trial…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has ordered a bank to withdraw the dismissal of a former employee, Mr Tajudeen Balogun, and awarded him N5.5m in damages after finding that the bank wrongfully terminated his employment based on incorrect information supplied by Obafemi Awol…
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Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Volume 32, Number 7—July 2026 Research Prognostic Value of PCR Cycle Threshold Value in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Iraq…
The Capital Market Solicitors Association has said its 2026 Annual Business Summit will focus on strengthening the structural foundations of Nigeria’s capital market, deepening investor confidence and promoting sustainable growth beyond temporary market rallies. During a press briefing on Wednesday…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced operations at its gasoline-producing unit by about 34 per cent since May 21 due to a combination of feedstock constraints and technical issues, according to a Reuters report citing industry monitor IIR Energy. The development comes amid heightened concerns…
Nigeria’s merchandise trade, which covers the import and export of tangible, physical goods across international borders, touched N34.8 trillion in the quarter to March as exports outstripped imports, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed. Total exports stood at …
MoneyGram and Kraken launch Bitcoin-to-cash withdrawals across 100 countries The partnership connects Kraken's crypto exchange to nearly 500,000 MoneyGram retail locations, creating one of the largest fiat off-ramps in the industry. Here’s a problem that’s plagued crypto since its inception: turnin…
Marketing leaders, business executives and communications experts have called for a redefinition of the Chief Marketing Officer’s role, urging marketers to move beyond traditional brand management and focus on enterprise leadership, business growth and value creation. The call was made on Thursday …
Johannesburg, South Africa – In the quiet mining town of Swartruggens, a small courthouse is preparing to decide whether five Mexicans accused of a major illegal drug operation will be granted bail or remain in custody. Their arrests followed a raid on a remote farm in North West province, where po…
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reporting a strong performance marked by significant growth in profitability, improved insurance revenue and continued expansion of its balance sheet. The results underscore the company’s …
Panic gripped residents and traders in the Old Garage area of Osogbo, Osun State, on Sunday after a fire engulfed a warehouse used for storing plastic containers. The affected facility is located close to a filling station and the Dugbe Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, raising f…
I was sitting on my three-seater chair with its peeling leather in my 2-by-2-metre apartment when I heard a voice: “Egbon, ba yi si?” Looking up, I discovered it was Saheed Olugbon, a serial award-winning photographer, who plies his trade with the most widely read newspaper headquartered in a gigan…
The Atlantic hurricane season has just begun and runs from Monday to November 30 with storm activity peaking in mid-September. During this period, warm ocean waters and atmospheric shifts feed and accelerate tropical storms and hurricanes that mainly threaten the Caribbean and the East and Gulf coa…
Kuwait condemns Iranian attack as Iran-US trade new strikes Kuwait activated its air defences after what its foreign ministry later described as a ‘heinous Iranian attack’. Iran says it targeted a US base in retaliation for being used, according to Tehran, to launch recent attacks on Iran.
Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is intensifyi…
In a bold move to redefine digital banking and reward financial consistency, Dash Microfinance Bank has officially announced the launch of Dash Quest, an innovative, engagement program designed exclusively for new and existing users. Under the new initiative, every single user who downloads the Das…
Operatives of Owode-Egba Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer at Ita-Asu Village, via Owode-Egba. The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, dis…
- Published When Brighton face Manchester City in the Women's FA Cup final, it will mean more to the club than just hunting a first major trophy. Rado Vidosic, the club's head of women's and girls' coaching, passed away in January following a battle with cancer. He was manager Dario Vidosic's fathe…
