Nigeria’s Missed Opportunity: How Failing to Act on Mpox Exposes Gaps in Public Health Preparedness
Had Nigeria learnt anything from epidemics or pandemics? The outbreak of monkeypox, now rebranded as Mpox, should have prompted Nigerian authorities to take decisive actions, but their lack of urgency exposes troubling gaps in public health preparedness.…
Africa’s Food Paradox: How 41 Million Farmers Still Struggle to Feed the Continent
Africa is struggling in abundance. Why? Africa’s agricultural landscape presents a paradox: despite the efforts of 41 million farmers, the continent still struggles to produce enough food for its growing population. The challenges are complex,…
Trump Assassination is a Hoax
Two American women, Desiree and Camille have sparked a new flush of intrigue by asserting that the alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was spurn. One, a staunch Trump supporter, and the other a “hater” are part of a…
Biotechnology: A Game-Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change
Experts are exploring new technologies that could hold the key to reversing the damage posed by escalating climate disorders. One of these means is Biotechnology. This method which is primarily associated with advancements in agriculture and medicine, is…
Dubois Destroys Joshua: Fifth-Round Knockout Stuns Heavyweight World
A fifth round knockout it was. Are the glory days gone for AJ? Anthony Joshua’s loss to Daniel Dubois was a shocking turn of events in the heavyweight boxing world. The fight, held at Wembley Stadium, saw Dubois knocking Joshua out in the fifth…
Isimi Lagos: A Serene Scape that Swallowed the Madness of Lagos
You have to quickly pick a spot in this cosmopolitan verdure. Its building up fast into the vintage landscape – new money calling the shots. This is Isimi. Isimi Lagos has quickly become one of the most talked-about developments in Nigeria,…
Life and Death: The Palmwine Poetry that Mirrors Existence
“Life and Death” by Palmwine Sounds featuring Daniel Enebe is more than just a collection of poetry; it’s an artistic manifesto that digs into the contradictions of human existence. The raw emotion, bold commentary, and existential…
Open Defecation Starts with You: A Call to Personal and Collective Responsibility
Open defecation remains a serious health and environmental challenge in Nigeria, with nearly 25 percent of the population still practicing it in 2024. Despite government efforts to address this, progress remains slow, and the situation persists,…
Protests Escalate at University of Ibadan Over Tuition Hikes
The University of Ibadan (UI) is witnessing renewed protests as students take to the streets over the recent tuition hike announced by the school management. The peaceful demonstration, which resumed today, is in response to a steep fee increase and a…
Rising Throat Cancer Cases Linked to HPV and Oral Sex
Beware of 69! The incidence of throat cancer, particularly oropharyngeal cancer, is on the rise globally, and experts are pointing to a surprising culprit: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), spread primarily through oral sex. HPV, a common sexually transmitted…