Amusan Equals Season’s Best to Win Paris Diamond League 100m Hurdles
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan delivered another impressive performance on the Diamond League circuit, equalling her season’s best time of 12.28 seconds to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday.…
Jannik Sinner: How a Red-Haired Boy from the Dolomites Became Tennis’ New Standard
Before he conquered Centre Court and rose to world number one, Jannik Sinner was a shy, red-haired boy gliding down the snow-covered slopes of Italy’s Dolomite mountains, chasing ski medals rather than Grand Slam titles. Long before the tennis…
Insecurity Is Emptying Nigeria’s Sacred Mountains
For decades, Nigeria’s prayer mountains have stood as symbols of hope, healing and unwavering faith. Say hello to Insecurity… Perched on lonely hills, hidden within forests or tucked away from bustling cities, these sacred grounds have…
From Rome to Rural Nigeria, the Battle Against Hunger Is Becoming a Fight for Peace, Security and Survival
As conflicts deepen, climate shocks intensify and hunger increase, Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stark reminder that food is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Addressing officials and humanitarian workers recently at the World Food…
Kaduna Strikes Mineral Goldmine as Nigeria Eyes Global Critical Minerals Race
Nigeria’s ambition to become a major player in the global critical minerals market received a significant boost with the discovery of a vast polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper,…
State Police: Nigeria’s Road to a Defining Moment
Nigeria may be standing at one of the most consequential crossroads in its democratic history. As the Senate prepares to debate the long-awaited State Police Bill, the country is being forced to confront a difficult reality: the existing security…
Oyebanji’s Victory, Eda-Oniyo’s Kidnap: Why “Congratulations” Is Not Yet Important
In politics, victories are often measured by endorsements, alliances, and electoral prospects. By those standards, Governor Biodun Oyebanji is currently enjoying a remarkable season sequel to his victory at the gubernatorial election that took place in…
Flavoured Smoke and False Promises: How Tobacco Firms Are Targeting Nigerian Women and Girls
A new study has raised alarm over what experts describe as a growing and calculated push by tobacco companies to capture a new market in Nigeria: women and adolescent girls. Presented recently by Gatefield, an Abuja-based public policy firm, the study…
Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record as Mbappe and Haaland Keep Pace in Battle of Football’s Modern Greats
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland continued their remarkable World Cup exploits with each superstar producing a brace in another thrilling chapter of football’s grandest stage. Messi struck first, making history with two goals in…
Japan Raises Visa Fees for Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals in First Review Since 1978
The Japanese government has approved a significant increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals, marking the first revision of such charges in nearly five decades. According to local media reports, the decision was adopted at a Cabinet…