Strategy, not size, drives digital media influence in Africa – Report

Digital media influence in Africa is being shaped more by strategic platform execution than population size, according to a new report released by SquirrelPR on Monday. In a statement announcing the release of its annual RANKED2025 report, the company said the performance and reach of digital news platforms across the continent are increasingly determined by
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Digital media influence in Africa is being shaped more by strategic platform execution than population size, according to a new report released by SquirrelPR on Monday. In a statement announcing the release of its annual RANKED2025 report, the company said the performance and reach of digital news platforms across the continent are increasingly determined by

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Stakeholders to discuss $180bn African digital economy at summit

Business executives, government officials, and experts will gather in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 12 to 14, 2025, to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy at the African Digital Economy and Inclusivity Conference. The conference, themed “AI and Africa’s Digital Economy: Leaving No One Behind”, will address how technology, particularly artificial intelligence, can contribute to
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Business executives, government officials, and experts will gather in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 12 to 14, 2025, to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy at the African Digital Economy and Inclusivity Conference. The conference, themed “AI and Africa’s Digital Economy: Leaving No One Behind”, will address how technology, particularly artificial intelligence, can contribute to

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Samsung partners Netflix to enhance viewing experience

Samsung Electronics has announced a new collaboration with Netflix to bring an enhanced viewing experience to users. The partnership will integrate Netflix’s vast library of shows and movies with Samsung’s HDR10+ technology, now available on 2025 Samsung Neo QLED, OLED, and Lifestyle TVs, as well as select 2024 monitor models. “HDR10+ enhances the way we
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Samsung Electronics has announced a new collaboration with Netflix to bring an enhanced viewing experience to users. The partnership will integrate Netflix’s vast library of shows and movies with Samsung’s HDR10+ technology, now available on 2025 Samsung Neo QLED, OLED, and Lifestyle TVs, as well as select 2024 monitor models. “HDR10+ enhances the way we

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Man deported in error gets reprieve as US Supreme Court halts deadline

The United States Supreme Court on Monday temporarily paused a deadline that required the return of Kilmar Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month, CNN reports. Chief Justice John Roberts granted the “administrative stay,” a move that will extend the deadline until the court hands down a more fulsome decision in
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The United States Supreme Court on Monday temporarily paused a deadline that required the return of Kilmar Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month, CNN reports. Chief Justice John Roberts granted the “administrative stay,” a move that will extend the deadline until the court hands down a more fulsome decision in

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Newcastle thrash Leicester 3-0, Champions League push continues

Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Eddie Howe’s men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points
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Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Eddie Howe’s men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points

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FG to invest in cutting-edge broadcast tech, minister says at NAB event

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting sector to strengthen Nigeria’s information dissemination framework. This pledge was made on Monday during discussions with prominent broadcast and information companies at the ongoing National Association of Broadcasters  Show 2025
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting sector to strengthen Nigeria’s information dissemination framework. This pledge was made on Monday during discussions with prominent broadcast and information companies at the ongoing National Association of Broadcasters  Show 2025

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Woman stabs Lagos man to death as police detain seven for murder

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The Command’s Spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the Ikotun Division of the command received a report on March 30 about a
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The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The Command’s Spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the Ikotun Division of the command received a report on March 30 about a

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Fubara’s commissioner alleges plot to extend emergency rule in Rivers

The suspended Rivers State Commissioner for Youth, Chisom Gbali, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to extend the emergency rule in the state. Speaking during an interview on AriseTV on Monday, Gbali claimed that the move is being orchestrated to destabilise the current administration. “There is a plan to extend it (referring to the
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The suspended Rivers State Commissioner for Youth, Chisom Gbali, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to extend the emergency rule in the state. Speaking during an interview on AriseTV on Monday, Gbali claimed that the move is being orchestrated to destabilise the current administration. “There is a plan to extend it (referring to the

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N8.3bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant general, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case,
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case,

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Police arrest man for rape, burglary in Lagos

Operatives of the Lago State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly burgling a flat and raping a 47-year-old woman. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on March 26 in the Ikotun area of the state,
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Operatives of the Lago State Police Command have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly burgling a flat and raping a 47-year-old woman. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on March 26 in the Ikotun area of the state,

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