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February 22, 1988
Remembering U-Roy’s global musical impact
U-Roy's pioneering style of toasting helped shape a vocal tradition that continues to influence hip hop, dancehall, and popular music worldwide.
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From the archives
January 01, 1970
Remembering U-Roy’s global musical impact
U-Roy's pioneering style of toasting helped shape a vocal tradition that continues to influence hip hop, dancehall, and popular music worldwide.
Read More
From the archives
February 22, 1988
Remembering U-Roy’s global musical impact
U-Roy's pioneering style of toasting helped shape a vocal tradition that continues to influence hip hop, dancehall, and popular music worldwide.
Read More
News
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Filmhouse Announces Winner of Skit2Screen Season 2 Talent Discovery Initiative
Leading West African cinema chain, Filmhouse Cinemas, has announced the winner of the second edition of its Skit2Screen talent discovery initiative. Designed to identify emerging acting talent within Nigeria’s digital creator ecosystem, Skit2Screen Season 2 concluded with a standout performance
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Metro
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13,000 Tramadol Sachets Recovered as Police Arrest Three in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against illicit drug trafficking and abuse with the arrest of three suspected drug traffickers and the recovery of large quantities of hard drugs in separate intelligence-led operations
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Business
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Sovereign Trust meets NAICOM deadline, deposits N1.5bn with CBN
Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has announced the successful remittance of its N1.5 billion statutory capital deposit to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in compliance with regulatory requirements introduced under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.
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Education
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FG releases five-month CATA arrears for University Lecturers
Education | 3 min read
Why NYSC merits national support in a changing Nigeria
Education | 6 min read
NERDC begins nationwide textbook review, introduces ranking for approved learning materials
Education | 2 min read
Oyo expresses concern over WAEC delays in year 2026 exam conduct
Education | 2 min read
Energy
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Nigeria’s gas challenge is access, not reserves, says Ekpo
Nigeria’s challenge is no longer the availability of natural gas but ensuring access to the resource for industries, businesses and households, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said. Speaking at the Association
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Editorial
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Towards resilient, affordable health systems
Editorial | 5 min read
FG’s plan for universal school connectivity
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IGP Disu and his pledge to overhaul police operations
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Expanding tax net without income growth risks eroding public trust
Editorial | 5 min read
Politics
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PRP affirms Donald Duke as presidential candidate
…clears 420 candidates for 2027 Poll The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has affirmed former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections and cleared 420 candidates to contest various elective positions across the
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Sports
See AllCarloha Nigeria boosts Okpekpe Road Race with mobility solutions, fan engagement
Carloha Nigeria, the authorised dealers of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, added excitement and innovation to the 2026 Okpekpe International Road Race by enhancing race operations and creating engaging experiences for participants and spectators at the event held on May 30
Health
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Health union petitions house of reps C’tee over choice of new CMD
Health | 2 min read
Tinubu’s Ambulance Push: Putting healthcare access on the front burner
Health | 6 min read
FUHSI holds coat ceremony for part IV medical students
Health | 3 min read
Group unveils health insurance coverage for contractors, self-employed workers
Health | 3 min read
2026 World Cup: Nigerian stars set to shine on global stage
Nigerian Afro megastars Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, and Ayra Starr will take centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Ceremonies. These artistes were also featured on the official tournament soundtrack album, which was released on
Technology
See AllAI technology cannot replace human intelligence - Prof Okpe
Professor of Ethics and Values, Rev. Fr. Professor Nicholas Ojoajogwu Okpe of Prince Anubakar Audu University Anyingba (PAUU) has declared that no matter how effective the Artificial intelligence technology, it can never replace human intelligence.
Opinions
See AllWhy Regulatory Certainty Matters More Than Ever for Nigeria's Digital Economy
By Tolulope Olusola Nigeria’s airtime credit and data advance market, once a largely unnoticed segment of the telecommunications ecosystem, has suddenly become one of the country’s most contested regulatory battlegrounds. What began in April as an attempt by the Federal
06 June 2026
#2027: Team Tinubu and danger of assumption (2)
04 June 2026
Kidnapping, killings, and Nation in distress
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How Telegram's regulatory failures, misinformation fuel prostitution in Nigeria
By Simbiat Bakare On the day I met 26-year-old Shola (not real name), she had just arrived at a popular hotel in Ogba, a suburban area of Lagos, to engage in prostitution. Her prostitution journey started on Telegram in 2023.
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Charities lead campaign to break menstrual stigma among schoolgirls
As part of activities marking World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, Development Centre for Orientation, Discovery and Empowerment (DeCODE) in partnership with Preserved Childhood Foundation and Pink Health Foundation, has reinforced its commitment to advancing menstrual health and dignity for girls
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These TV shows should be on your watch list this month
Here’s a mix of TV shows worth your attention right now across drama, chaos, and 2026 K-drama conversations.
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