Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: Namibia’s First Female President Ushers in a New Era of Inclusive Leadership
Namibia has turned a new page in its history with the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on March 21. This marks an epoch moment for both the country and the African continent. As the first female president of Namibia, her leadership…
Nigeria Ranks 105th in World Happiness Index, 10th in Africa
March 20 is World Happiness Day but Nigeria is doing poorly on the ratings. The country has been ranked 105th out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report, placing 10th among African nations. The 2025 Global Happiness Report, released by the…
Rhodes-Vivour Launches ‘Our Lagos’ App to Boost Economic Opportunities
Lagos State Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has unveiled a new mobile application, “Our Lagos,” designed to provide economic opportunities and policy information to Lagos residents. Speaking at the…
Nvidia Expands Its Tech Empire with Grand Innovations
New gizmos and gadgets to lure folks to depths of a new “mind blowing” in a world obsessed with cutting-edge technology. One company leading the charge is Nvidia. At its annual developers’ conference in San Jose, California, CEO Jensen Huang…
Rivers: Was it About Governance or Politics?
Deyemi Saka writes… While we may debate whether the recent proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State fully adheres to the provisions of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) or whether it is…
Nigeria’s Fake Drug Crisis: A Silent Killer and the Fight to Stop It
For many Nigerians, the term “drugs” refers to lifesaving medications meant to cure illnesses, relieve pain, or slow disease progression. However, a growing menace threatens this essential purpose: the alarming rise of counterfeit drugs in…
Bet9ja Foundation U20 Women’s Football Competition Kicks Off in Ijero Ekiti with Action and Empowerment
The inaugural Bet9ja Foundation U20 Women’s Football Competition took off in Ijero Ekiti on Monday 17th, 2025 with a blend of thrilling sports action with life-skills mentoring to empower young female athletes. The tournament began with a ceremonial…
From Gloves to Goals: How Suleman Shaibu’s Remarkable Transformation Is Rocking Congolese Football
Who would have thought that a goalkeeper from Kano, Nigeria, would turn into a lethal goal poacher in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Suleman Shaibu’s story reads like a football fairytale, one that sees him swapping his gloves for scoring boots and…
30″Something – A Poem for Bukola
Words fall short, as Xerxes gazed upon Esther, her face illuminating the room, until she became queen over her adversaries. So have you, Adunni, a guiding light for the stargazers. Today, balloons pop, just as David would have celebrated his victory with…
I May Not Be Supporting the NYSC Lady
Duke of Shomolu writes… My new mission is to get Nigerians, especially public commentators, to move away from emotional diatribes on issues and take rational, fact-based approaches. Senator Natasha’s issue has once again shown the very worst in…