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We all like finding a good deal, like a flash sale at your favorite clothing store or a value meal at your local fast food restaurant. The same holds true for streaming services. Popular platforms like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. While they offer one-of-a-kind content like Stranger Things, The Bear and Euphoria, their monthly subscription prices can do some damage to your wallet. That’s why a lot of people are turning to free alternatives like Tubi and YouTube. Those are great, too, but there’s another free-to-watch platform that doesn’t get as much attention – Samsung TV Plus. This August,…

Gunmen have abducted a seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, after attacking the residence of the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred on Thursday at the bishop’s residence in the Asa III area of Otukpo. The Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Joseph Itodo, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday. Mr Itodo said the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, Michael Apochi, expressed sadness over the incident and called on Christians and members of the public to pray for the victim’s safe return. “Bishop Michael Apochi, who is deeply saddened by…

As one of Africa’s largest pharmaceutical markets — trailing only South Africa by value, and among the continent’s largest by population and consumption volume — Nigeria nonetheless leans heavily on imports to bridge a wide domestic supply gap, with roughly 70 per cent of medicines still sourced from overseas to meet its healthcare needs. However, some local drug manufacturing companies, such as Fidson, May & Baker, and Mecure Industries, continue to overcome local manufacturing challenges to ensure local drug production and even export some of the locally produced drugs. Yet, even the local drug manufacturing market is at the mercy…

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday dismissed a ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit filed against gospel singer Osinachi “Sinach” Egbu over her global gospel hit, Way Maker. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa delivered the judgment in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/402/2024, holding that the plaintiff, music producer Michael “Maye” Oluwole, failed to establish any legal basis for claiming co-authorship or co-ownership of the song. Released in 2015, Way Maker gained international popularity after being recorded by several gospel artistes, including Michael W. Smith and Leeland. It has been translated into multiple languages and has received international recognition, making it one of Nigeria’s most…

Four days after suffering the biggest upset of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Falcons return to the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat with their backs firmly against the wall. Nigeria’s shocking 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi has transformed what was expected to be a routine Group C campaign into a battle for survival. Standing between the defending champions and a possible early exit are a rampant Zambia side that dismantled Egypt 6-0 in one of the most dominant performances of the tournament so far. For the Super Falcons, there is no margin for error. It…

The death of one David Yelsa, an employee of Rongtai Group of Companies in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has led to the massive destruction of the company’s property. Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, Friday Aghedo, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Benin. Aghedo said Governor Monday Okpebholo, who is currently in the United Kingdom, mandated his principal to visit the company, assess the damage, engage the company’s management and community representatives, and restore calm. He assured all parties of a thorough government investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of…

Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining restrictions to Moscow, with the ban set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026, and remain in place through Dec. 31, 2032.Russia’s Resolution No. 936, signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 25, 2026, amends an earlier mining restriction order issued in December 2024, according to records published on Pravo.ru.The updated rules add Moscow, the Moscow Region and several territories in Russia’s Kursk Region to the list of restricted areas. The measure expands existing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining in areas facing electricity supply concerns. The ban also covers eight municipal districts and the…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has a knack for making the simplest vacation outfits feel incredibly chic. During a recent getaway, the actress reminded us that you don’t need designer accessories or over-the-top trends to look polished — sometimes all it takes is a simple pair of black flip-flops. Even better, recreating the look costs just $15. The Friends alum was recently spotted vacationing in Mallorca, Spain, pairing classic black flip-flops with light-wash loose jeans, a crisp white tank, a black beach hat…

The Nigerian government has clarified the report that the State of Kuwait imposed a ban on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers, describing the claims as misleading. Reports on new labour laws in Kuwait that imposed restrictions on Nigerian domestic workers surfaced in June. Several media outlets reported that the Kuwaiti government has imposed restrictions on workers from Nigeria, Kenya, Chad, and a host of other African countries. The papers reported that the Kuwait Ministry of Interior issued a circular to this effect. The circular sought to regulate the recruitment of domestic workers and strengthen oversight of the sector through…

In Nigeria, zobo is more than just a refreshing drink. It is a staple sold on street corners, served at social gatherings, and widely regarded as a healthy beverage. Many also consider it a natural blood tonic due to its nutritional profile. For pregnant women managing nausea, heat, and fatigue, a chilled cup of zobo can be an appealing choice. But is it safe during pregnancy? Health experts state that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to confirm that regular zobo consumption is safe for expectant mothers. Speaking with PT Health Watch, obstetrician and gynaecologist Emmanuel Arekhandia advised pregnant women…