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By Ayo Onikoyi Afrobeats star, DJ and philanthropist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as Cuppy, has opened up on her personal evolution, saying she is freeing herself from the expectations and perceptions that have shaped her public image. Cuppy, who recently shared new-look photographs on social media, appeared more daring and graceful as she continues to redefine herself while focusing on her mission to inspire young Africans, advocate for vulnerable people and contribute to positive change. One of the most recognisable figures of her generation, Cuppy has built a successful career in music and DJing while also establishing herself as…

Hundreds turned out for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, where nine contestants competed for the crowd’s vote. Part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator Amadeo Fusca won the contest and took home a prize of $100.Published On 31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026Share Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

If you hopped onto a horse galloping in a race inside the Nigerian First Lady’s tummy, its hoof would not hit a single stumble. That was how unmistakable the air of triumph was in Abuja last week. The catalyst for this sudden, infectious jubilation was the grand launch of the $1 billion Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project (HOPE-SP) inside the State House Banquet Hall. At the centre of the spectacle stood Pastor Remi Tinubu, whose mini – khimar – the traditional scarf covering the head, shoulders and bosom of Muslim women – flapped excitedly as she paced the…

Kayode Tokede   The Nigerian equities market depreciated by N2.5 trillion in August 2026, influenced by the revised  Open Market Operations (OMO) framework by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The revised policy allows individuals, corporates and non-bank financial institutions to participate in the market.  Analysis of trading numbers showed that the market capitalisation of listed stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed for trading at N155.8266 trillion, a decline of N2.5trillion or 1.6 per cent when compared with the N158.326 trillion it closed for trading July 31, 2026.   However, the stock market rebounded between August 27 and 28, gaining N1.67 trillion as…

When George Arison took over Grindr in 2022, he inherited a company that had been bounced from Chinese ownership to a forced divestiture to a private-equity rescue — a business that was printing money but also had no real product or business strategy. Four years, a SPAC listing, and a controversial return-to-office mandate later, Grindr has become convincing as a growth story. Revenue is on pace to roughly triple, from $195 million in 2022 to a guided $540 million-plus this year, with adjusted EBITDA margins holding above 40%. That growth has come almost entirely from getting existing customers to pay…

Osun defied the narratives by giving the rest of Nigeria a ray of hope, argues AYODELE OKUNFOLAMI Because Andy Burnham was interested in taking over from the then troubled Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, he had to return to parliament. This meant he had to contest the vacant Makerfield seat in a by-election that he won. Burnham had earlier resigned as Mayor of Manchester to take advantage of the election meaning that the Manchester Mayoral position was now up for grabs. The by-election for mayor took place July 30th and Bev Craig was declared winner. I want to take for…

Bruno Fernandes’s hat-trick inspired a Man United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday. After a nightmare 2-0 defeat to Hull last weekend, another newly-promoted side had the Red Devils on the ropes when Leif Davis opened the scoring for the Tractor Boys. But Fernandes blasted home to level before half-time and then converted from the penalty spot after a Jacob Greaves own goal put United in front. The United captain completed his hat-trick from close range before adding an assist to his fine afternoon for Bryan…

By Ayo Onikoyi Reality TV star and actress Venita Akpofure has revealed that younger men are often the ones who approach her, saying they compensate for what they may lack financially with bravery and audacity. Akpofure made this known while speaking on the Tee with Tay podcast, where she discussed her experiences with dating, the qualities she looks for in men and her approach to relationships. “People are always shocked at my age. The small boys are the only ones that come around actually. The small boys have bigger balls than the older guys. What they don’t have in their…

To tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and protect Nigeria’s marine resources, the Nigerian Navy recently launched Operation Abo Eja, a joint patrol crackdown with the Federal Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. By the time the operation ended, three fishing trawlers had been intercepted and about 30 crew members arrested over suspected fisheries violations. The arrests came at a time when Nigeria imports more than 70 per cent of its fish requirements, making the protection of local fish stocks critical to food security, coastal livelihoods and the country’s blue economy ambitions. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports  Nigeria’s fish crisis is no longer just about what…

Tunisia is facing another spell of extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 49.8 degrees Celsius (121.6 Fahrenheit) in the central city of Kairouan on August 27.The heat has coincided with electricity cuts and water shortages in parts of the country, while doctors have warned of mounting pressure on emergency departments.The electricity and water disruptions are linked in some areas, but they have different underlying causes.How hot has it become?Kairouan reached 49.8°C on August 27, according to the Tunisian Observatory for Weather and Climate. The observatory said Kairouan was the second-hottest location among those monitored worldwide that day, behind Mehran in Iran,…