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For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans...

Table of contents The first time I realised my number was showing as Private, it wasn’t because I changed anything. It was because people stopped answering my calls. A friend later asked, “Why do you always call with a private number?” That was news to me. I checked my phone. Everything looked normal. The caller

Nairobi - Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, the new acting WHO Representative to Kenya, held her first official meeting with Cabinet Secretary for Health Honourable Aden Duale on 4 February 2026. The meeting set the agenda for 2026 and reaffirmed WHO's commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, Dr Kimambo emphasised the importance of

Ethiopia’s Amhara Region face public health challenges driven by recurrent disease outbreaks, conflict-related displacement, and limited access to safe water and sanitation. Among the most critical emergencies in recent years has been cholera, an acute diarrhoeal disease linked to unsafe water and poor hygiene practices.  With support from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund

Atletico Madrid, Olympique Marseille, UEFA, FIFA, Serie A and others have been busy on social media posting about Nigerian athletes following Ademola Lookman's move from Atalanta…. European football’s biggest brands are discovering what Nigerian fans have always known about Super Eagles players.  They don’t just bring goals and tackles, they also bring traffic, clicks and

We absolutely love cross-cultural weddings. The way love connects two souls from different rich cultures just has a special way of melting our hearts. Omaleyi and Vino tied the knot in a beautiful Nigerian-Ghanaian traditional wedding in London, and it was a grand spectacle of love, colours and culture. The lovely duo donned two beautiful

Wedding bells are ringing louder than ever for popular Nigerian beauty influencer Simi Sanya and film producer Femi Dapson! The D-day is drawing nearer, and to that effect, the lovebirds released a captivating short movie to announce their wedding date. The action blockbuster is set in a restaurant, with the sweet duo deep in a

Hey there, BellaNaija Weddings brides-to-be, do you want to walk into your wedding reception and have all eyes undoubtedly on you? Well, this is the breathtaking effect guaranteed by the stunning look we have for you all today! Clasikq Diane expertly designed this red reception bridal look that we simply can’t get enough of. The

Love has such an interesting sense of humour, and it played out perfectly in Favour and Kelly’s love story. Sometimes, what seems like a casual moment can turn out to be the beginning of something truly beautiful. Their sweet, coincidental journey began in uni, and even though her conversation with Kelly lasted just 30 minutes

Atletico Madrid, Olympique Marseille, UEFA, FIFA, Serie A and others have been busy on social media posting about Nigerian athletes following Ademola Lookman's move from Atalanta…. European football’s biggest brands are discovering what Nigerian fans have always known about Super Eagles players.  They don’t just bring goals and tackles, they also bring traffic, clicks and

Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO The Spanish top division, La Liga, is set to welcome Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman to its fold this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has been officially cleared to feature in La Liga, and he is set to become the 44th Nigerian player in the history of the competition and the second

Falconets. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, will look to keep their dreams alive when they clash with Senegal in Saturday’s first-leg, third round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The match will be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, where the

Social media users have taken to their official X account on February 5, 2026 to react to the statement that was made by the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa after President Donald Trump called Remi Tinubu a respected woman. According to NEWS CENTRAL TV, the moment was captured during the 74th

In a recent video shared on Facebook on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Niger Delta activist and Kalabari chieftain, Asari Dokubo, spoke on security operations and his personal involvement in efforts to address insecurity in parts of the country, particularly ahead of foreign assistance. According to Dokubo, “Before Donald Trump sent American troops here, I had

Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, and his colleague cum ex-wife, Faithia Williams, have sparked fresh curiosity among fans following their affectionate exchange on social media. Naija News recalls that the pair were married for several years, a union that produced two children, a son and a daughter, before they officially parted ways in 2014. Faithia, despite

A Nigerian lady has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Nollywood actress, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, following news of her sudden death. The emotional tribute was shared on X by @Dorcas Oladele, who revealed that her mother had been a devoted fan of the actress and closely followed updates about her health. Lady pays

Thirteen additional bodies were laid to rest on Thursday in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, following Tuesday’s deadly attack by armed bandits that left over 100 residents dead and dozens abducted. Community leaders said 75 victims were buried on Wednesday, while Thursday’s burials pushed the official death toll to 88, with

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. In our previous edition , we featured five game-changing startups pioneering artificial intelligence, agriculture, cryptocurrency, and job matching. Expect the next dispatch on February 13, 2026. This week, we explore five African startups in the artificial intelligence, fintech and cloud services sectors and