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The family of Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo has confirmed advanced metastatic kidney cancer as the cause of the actor’s death. Ekubo passed away on Monday at the age of 40, throwing the entertainment industry and Nigeria into a state of shock and drawing tributes from colleagues and fans. In a statement issued via his Instagram page on Wednesday, Ekubo’s family said the actor died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke. “After a…

The outgoing 13th President and Council Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Oluropo Dada, an experienced investment expert, discusses key trends in Nigeria’s capital market and economy in this interview with JIDE AJIA What is your assessment of the Nigerian capital market’s outlook for Q2 2026? The outlook for Q2 2026 is cautiously optimistic. We expect a gradual improvement in market activity, driven by macroeconomic stabilisation, policy reforms, and renewed investor interest. However, inflationary pressures and exchange rate volatility remain key risks that could moderate growth. You will recall that the equities market recorded a 51 per cent gain…

Britain’s navy is steaming toward the Strait of Hormuz. The timing has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with survival. Four days after Keir Starmer’s Labour lost over 1,000 council seats in the worst local election drubbing in years, HMS Dragon got new orders for the Gulf. France moved its carrier group first. London followed fast. For months, both governments resisted President Donald Trump’s push for a tougher line on Iran. Then Starmer took a political beating at home, and suddenly Britain’s fleet is back under Washington’s operational umbrella. You can call it “maritime protection”. Critics call…

Campbell Brown has spent her career chasing accurate information, first as a renowned TV journalist, then as Facebook’s first, and only, dedicated news chief. Now, watching AI reshape how people consume information, she sees history threatening to repeat itself. This time, she’s not waiting for someone else to fix it. Her company, Forum AI — which she discussed recently with TechCrunch’s Tim Fernholz at a StrictlyVC evening in San Francisco — evaluates how foundation models perform on what she calls “high-stakes topics” — geopolitics, mental health, finance, hiring — subjects where “there are no clear yes-or-no answers, where it’s murky…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on Wednesday advocated the integration of traditional medicine with orthodox healthcare to improve healthcare delivery and preserve indigenous medical knowledge. The monarch made the call while receiving executive members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Oyo State branch, at the Olubadan Palace. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, the Olubadan said traditional medicine remained effective, accessible and affordable for many Nigerians. “I believe in the efficacy of traditional medicine, its accessibility and affordability. So, let me use this period to advocate for the integration of traditional medicine…

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Veteran journalist and politician, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has declared his intention to seek the All Progressives Congress ticket to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Oluyole Federal Constituency in Oyo State. The women and youths of Oluyole Federal Constituency  have also declared support for the aspiration of the accomplished journalist seeking the ticket of the APC to contest for the seat. The groups described Olaosebikan as “the right man for the job,” while Olaosebikan declared that “it is my turn to represent Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.” This was detailed in a statement shared with…

The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 50 developing countries to hand over anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa, refundable once they return home. The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well as for fans from competing countries who already have…

Scientists and climate experts have warned that players and fans could face dangerous heat conditions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging FIFA to strengthen its safety measures before the tournament begins. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, in an open letter signed by medical experts, climate researchers, and sports scientists, the group called on FIFA to adopt stricter heat protection standards proposed by FIFPRO, the global football players’ union. The experts warned that rising temperatures across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the three host nations for the 2026 tournament, could place athletes and spectators at serious risk.…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, may be heading for a global record conversation after Guinness World Records reacted to her viral bread-inspired outfit worn at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Guinness World Records reacted in the comment section saying, “Well, we do have a record for the largest cake dress … hmmm.” Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Queen Atang in her bread outfit at the 12th edition of AMVCA in Lagos…Photo Credit: Ig/ QueenMercyAtang Reacting to the comment, the reality star wrote,…