Today’s edition
A mobile-first editorial homepage designed for fast scanning, strong hierarchy and a better reading experience across every screen.
Entertainment
Gen Z navigates a digital landscape where investing, sports betting, and prediction markets blend into one seamless experience. Experts warn that without clear purpose, short-term thrills can quietly derail long-term financial goals.
Business
Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden warns that hedge funds' expanding presence in bond markets heightens the risk of financial shocks spreading globally. New IMF data shows leverage and crowded trades could amplify stress...
Others
A new U.S.-Russia diesel agreement delivers modest fuel supply benefits but raises major political concerns, emboldening Moscow and undermining Western unity as Ukraine faces winter pressure.
Reader briefing
Subscribe to the daily ValueDrive Post digest and choose the desks you want the newsroom to prioritize in your inbox.
Top stories
Others
Berkshire Hathaway shares surge to their highest level since Warren Buffett announced his CEO succession plan, as the conglomerate leverages its cash pile and new bets on value names to restore investor confidence.
Business
South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il says the semiconductor supercycle will persist through 2027, citing persistent demand-supply gaps despite expanded production capacity.
Others
TETFund's allocation jumps from N320 billion in 2023 to N1.6 trillion in 2025, reflecting President Tinubu's heightened investment in Nigerian tertiary education and research.
Others
The Nigerian Navy seized 75,000 litres of crude oil from three underground reservoirs in Delta State, continuing its Operation Delta Sentinel crackdown on oil theft.
The brief
Others
The 2026 U.S. Trafficking in Persons report flags Nigeria alongside nations recruiting child soldiers, citing systemic poverty and insurgency. Experts warn the CSPA indictment and Tier 2 Watch List status signal deepening risks.
Others
Anambra State First Lady Dr Nonye Soludo has called for collective action to eradicate poverty, emphasizing job creation, empowerment, and the state's 9.6% multidimensional poverty rate. She reaffirmed commitment to shared prosperity and...
Others
Tesla revealed a prototype Roadster that briefly takes flight using rocket technology, with series production slated for 2028. The demonstration at a Texas SpaceX facility showcases the electric vehicle maker's push beyond conventional...
News
OpenAI has suspended the release of its Astra 6.1 model after internal testing identified safety shortcomings, the company confirmed Monday. The decision highlights growing AI safety scrutiny ahead of DevDay.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden warns that hedge funds' expanding presence in bond markets heightens the risk of financial shocks spreading globally. New IMF data shows leverage and crowded trades could amplify stress...
Entertainment
Entertainment
Gen Z navigates a digital landscape where investing, sports betting, and prediction markets blend into one seamless experience. Experts warn that without clear purpose, short-term thrills can quietly derail long-term financial goals.
News
News
OpenAI has suspended the release of its Astra 6.1 model after internal testing identified safety shortcomings, the company confirmed Monday. The decision highlights growing AI safety scrutiny ahead of DevDay.
More stories
News
Zambia postpones open access to its main fuel-import pipeline until January, following IMF pressure to restore competitive supply for the copper-dependent economy.
Others
Ann Demeulemeester returns to the fashion spotlight in Milan with a book signing for her new coffee table ‘Print,’ preserving her Antwerp Six legacy through original show invitations and rare archival graphics.
Others
John Turturro receives a Golden Eye at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, discusses his awards campaign for The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, and confirms his return for Severance season three.
Entertainment
Katseye delivered their SNL debut with performances of 'Animal' and 'Hootie Frutti', showcasing tracks from their new EP Wild and solidifying their rise as a standout girl group.
Politics
Chancellor John Healey prepares for his first Budget on October 28, 2026, facing two pivotal decisions amid Iran-driven oil volatility, shifting bond yields, and pressure to sustain economic optimism while protecting public finances.
News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham declines to endorse Heathrow's third runway, insisting London communities be consulted first as the 33 billion pound project faces delays and mixed reaction.
