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Month: September 2025

Sommie’s Tragic Death: “May Nigeria Never Happen to Me” — But It Did

Nigeria has once again stolen a life too soon. Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, just 29 years old, was a young woman full of light, talent, and promise. A broadcaster, news anchor, lawyer, and producer, she had become a trusted face on television screens. Her career still unfolding, her future very bright, yet in the early hours…

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Tired of Breakdowns? Here’s How Ardova and Shell Lubricants Want to #KeepItRunning

If you live in Nigeria, you already know the hustle doesn’t wait for anyone. The bus driver who starts his day before sunrise, the Bolt driver who clocks 12-hour shifts, the 9-5’s driving to beat traffic early in the morning, the mum navigating school runs, the business owner chasing deliveries, all of them have one…

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ChatGPT Just Got a Teen Safety Upgrade, and the Tragic Story Behind It

OpenAI is making some big changes to how teenagers use ChatGPT. The company announced that new parental controls are coming after a heartbreaking case in California, where the parents of a 15-year-old boy said the chatbot played a role in their son’s death.  They’ve filed a lawsuit, accusing OpenAI of negligence, and the case has…

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Mercy Eke Celebrates Her Birthday in Mai Atafo And Pearls

Statement birthday shoots have been like a national cake passed from celebrant to celebrant. Everybody gets their slice and slay, but some people turn it into a statement, a story, and a fashion aisle. Big Brother Naija ex-winner and fashion entrepreneur, Mercy Eke, welcomed her new year with a bold set of images that are…

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Press Conference Coverage: Obi of Onitsha Unveils Programme and Partnerships for Ofala Festival 2025

The grandeur of Igbo royalty and tradition took centre stage at the press conference for the Ofala Festival 2025, held at the Ime Obi Palace, Onitsha. The event formally unveiled the programme of activities, announced key partnerships, and reaffirmed the cultural significance of the Ofala as one of Nigeria’s most prestigious festivals of heritage and…

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Still Wondering What Crypto to Invest In? BlockDAG Onboards BWT Alpine F1® While Solana Fights Resistance

BlockDAG and Solana are both on buyers’ radar, but for entirely different reasons. As of mid-September 2025, Solana (SOL) trades around $243.80, testing key resistance at $249.60. Price action remains tightly contested, with bullish momentum facing heavy sell pressure.  Meanwhile, BlockDAG (BDAG) has raised over $415 million in presale, sold more than 26.5 billion BDAG…

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Low Priest, Etiti, And Mother of the Bride Are Africa Magic’s Brand New Originals

The media and entertainment community gathered as the platform unveiled its highly anticipated slate of original drama series for the final quarter of the year.  Stars, producers, and even some recently evicted Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemates graced the occasion, making it as much a cultural moment as it was an industry announcement. The evening…

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Shocking Salaries of Nigeria’s Top 10 Highest-Paid CEOs

As Nigeria navigates economic reforms, volatile exchange rates, and shifting industry dynamics, CEO compensation offers a powerful lens into how companies reward leadership. Executive pay not only reflects profitability and growth but also signals investor confidence and sectoral performance. Based on the 2024 financial disclosures of listed firms, the figures represent total CEO compensation, including…

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Do You Really Need the iPhone 17?

Every September, Apple drops a new iPhone and the internet goes wild. This year, it’s the iPhone 17, and Nigerians are already talking about it,  not just because of the shiny features, but also because of the price tag. With prices ranging from ₦2.8 million to almost ₦4 million depending on storage, the question isn’t…

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Mastercard Foundation to create 7 million jobs for Nigerian women by 2030

The Mastercard Foundation says it is on a mission to empower 30 million Africans with dignified and fulfilling work by 2030, with Nigerians set to receive a third of that commitment. At a media roundtable in Lagos on Friday, the Canadian-based non-profit, which shares a name with Mastercard Inc. but runs independently, announced that 10…

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