Archive: January 2026

Browsing through all stories published in January 2026.

Zlatan Ibile Denies Viral Claim About His Partner: “I Never Posted This”

Nigerian rapper and singer Zlatan Ibile has dismissed a viral social media post suggesting he publicly described his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, as “not his wife,” insisting the statement was never made by him and branding the circulating screenshot as fake.

Hawau Faderera Lawal-Olumegbon•1/28/2026

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Pulse Nigeria Influencer Awards 2025 Crowns Winners Across Social and Industry Categories in Lagos

The Pulse Nigeria Influencer Awards 2025 concluded with a ceremony yesterday that honoured the country’s standout digital creators and content specialists, announcing winners across multiple social media and industry categories on Instagram, Facebook and X as fans celebrated their favourite influencers’ impact over the past year.

Hawau Faderera Lawal-Olumegbon•1/26/2026

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Nollywood’s EbonyLife Films to Bring The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives to Cinemas in December 2026

Nigeria’s celebrated novel The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is being adapted into a feature film by EbonyLife Films, with a planned global theatrical release in December 2026, marking the story’s first big-screen interpretation.

Hawau Faderera Lawal-Olumegbon•1/18/2026

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Express.js: Crafting Real API Like a Backend Guru- Part 2

If Node.js is the engine, Express.js is the sleek, aerodynamic body that makes the ride smooth. This article introduces you to Express — the framework that transforms backend chaos into clean, elegant APIs. Prepare to build your first real API with style.

95News•1/17/2026

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Node.js: JavaScript Rebel Powering Modern Backends - Part 1

Backend development can feel like stepping into a mysterious engine room full of pipes, gears, and blinking lights. Node.js flips that narrative by letting you use JavaScript — a language you already know — to build fast, scalable backend systems. This first article in our series introduces Node.js in a fun, intuitive way.

95News•1/17/2026

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BREAKING: “Violence Erupts Outside Iranian Embassy in London — 14 Arrested as Protesters Clash With UK Police”

Global Solidarity With Iran:This incident comes amid a broader wave of protests globally — including demonstrations in other major cities — sparked by ongoing unrest inside Iran, where economic strife and political dissent have fueled mass demonstrations.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•1/17/2026

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Screenshots, Silence, and Social Media Storm: Inside Davido’s Latest Family Saga

Social media is buzzing again as alleged chats and claims of a DNA test reignite conversations about Davido and his supposed eldest daughter. With screenshots circulating and no official confirmation yet, the controversy has sparked intense online debate and divided opinions.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•1/17/2026

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Why Fashion Is a Core Part of African History

This article explores why Fashion Is a Core Part of African History, examining how clothing, textiles, and adornment have long served as powerful expressions of identity, culture, and social structure across the continent. From traditional fabrics and ceremonial attire to royal dress and modern reinterpretations, the piece highlights how African fashion preserves history, communicates meaning, and continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in heritage.

Ore Olaitan Mercy•1/16/2026

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React Deployment: Preparing and Shipping Production‑Ready Builds

React applications require careful preparation before going live. From optimizing builds to configuring environment variables and selecting a hosting platform, deployment involves several important decisions. This article walks through the essential steps for shipping a polished, production‑ready React application.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Testing: Unit, Integration, and UI Tests

React’s component‑driven architecture lends itself naturally to testing. With tools like Jest and React Testing Library, developers can validate logic, interactions, and UI behavior in a way that mirrors real user experience. This article explores the major testing layers and how to apply them effectively.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Architecture: Structuring Applications for Scalability

React provides flexibility, but that freedom can lead to fragmentation without intentional structure. This article explores practical architectural patterns, folder organization strategies, component design principles, and approaches that help React applications remain robust as they expand.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Forms: Managing User Input with Control and Precision

React treats form elements differently from traditional HTML. Instead of letting the DOM manage input state, React encourages developers to control form values through component state. This article explores controlled components, event handling, validation patterns, and when to use form libraries for more advanced scenarios.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Router: Structuring Navigation in SPA Apps

Single‑page applications rely on client‑side routing to deliver seamless navigation without full page reloads. React Router provides a robust, declarative system for defining routes, handling navigation, and structuring application flows in a predictable way.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Performance: Building Efficient Interfaces

Performance is not just about speed; it’s about maintaining a smooth, predictable user experience as applications scale. React provides a powerful rendering model, but understanding how it works—and how to optimize it—can significantly improve the responsiveness of your UI.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Context: A Structured Approach to Shared State

Context is a powerful tool for managing global or semi‑global state in React. It enables components to access shared data directly, improving clarity and reducing boilerplate. This article explores how context works, when it’s appropriate, and how to use it effectively in modern React applications.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Hooks: The Modern Patterns That Power Functional Components

Hooks transformed React’s architecture by bringing state, lifecycle behavior, and advanced logic to function components. They replaced the need for most class components and introduced a more expressive, composable way to manage complexity.

95News•1/13/2026

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State in React: The Engine Behind Interactive Interfaces

State is the dynamic core of a React application. It represents data that changes over time and drives updates to the user interface. Without state, React components would be static templates; with it, they become interactive, responsive, and capable of modeling real-world behavior.

95News•1/13/2026

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React Components: The Architecture Behind Modern Interfaces

Components are the conceptual foundation of React. They allow developers to break complex interfaces into manageable, reusable units that behave predictably. Understanding components is essential to mastering React’s architecture and building scalable applications.

95News•1/13/2026

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React: The Library That Redefined Frontend Engineering

React emerged from a simple but profound idea: user interfaces should be predictable, modular, and easy to reason about. Instead of wrestling with manual DOM manipulation, React invites developers into a world where UI updates follow data changes naturally.

95News•1/13/2026

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Funke Akindele Becomes Africa’s Highest-Grossing Filmmaker as “Behind The Scenes” Tops ₦2.1 Billion

Nigerian actress, producer, and director Funke Akindele has been confirmed as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time, after her 2025 Nollywood release Behind The Scenes surpassed ₦2.1 billion at the box office — the largest gross recorded for a Nigerian film.

Hawau Faderera Lawal-Olumegbon•1/12/2026