Twice-Yearly HIV Shot Set for Nigeria as Lenacapavir Rollout Begins
Nigeria is set to receive shipments of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, in March 2026, in what health authorities describe as a major boost to the country’s fight against new infections. In a statement released on Monday, the National…
NICO’s Gidado Bashir Urges Realism as INEC’s ‘No Perfect Election’ Remark Sparks Debate
The build-up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections has taken a fresh turn following comments by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, who cautioned Nigerians against expecting a flawless electoral process.…
Surprise Actor Awards Win Shakes Up Oscar Race
Hollywood glamour met awards-season suspense on Sunday night as Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Jenna Ortega and Michael B. Jordan lit up the red carpet at the annual Actor Awards, the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The event,…
AdvoKC Sues National Assembly Over Withheld Budget and Sitting Records
The AdvoKC Foundation has dragged the National Assembly and the Clerk of the National Assembly before the Federal High Court in Lagos, accusing them of failing to release crucial budgetary and legislative records to the public. The Civic Tech Group in a…
Nigerian Scientists Crack Malaria Enzyme Code in Historic Breakthrough
A team of Nigerian scientists has achieved a major scientific breakthrough in the global fight against malaria. For the first time ever, researchers have successfully determined and deposited the crystal structure of Plasmodium falciparum transketolase…
What Khamenei’s Death Could Unleash Across the Middle East
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is widely percieved as one of the most dramatic escalations in modern Middle Eastern history, thrusting the region into a dangerous new phase of uncertainty. For U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Fortune Omosola’s ‘Poetry Is Therapeutic’ Recasts Verse as a Tool for Survival
Nigerian poet and journalist Fortune Omosola says poetry is a lifeline that people can use to find their way in a digital yet inundated world. In his newly released book, Poetry Is Therapeutic, Omosola argues that verse is more than artful language. To…
Collagen Supplements Offer Modest Skin Benefits, But Won’t Erase Wrinkles — Study Finds
Collagen has long been marketed as the holy grail of youthful skin, promising fewer wrinkles, firmer texture and stronger joints. But a new scientific review suggests the reality is more measured: collagen supplements can improve skin elasticity and…
The Alchemy of Emptiness – A Poem by Bolutife Oluwadele
The Alchemy of Emptiness The empty drum travels farthest. The cave with nothing inside answers every call like thunder. The politician’s chest swells precisely because there is nothing else. The activist’s tongue learned…
Africa’s Youth Defy Global Mental Health Slide, New Report Finds
A lot of young people across the world are grappling with rising anxiety, emotional strain and cognitive fatigue. A new global report has spotlighted a surprising countertrend: African youths are leading the world in mental resilience and overall mind…