Before the Robot Came – A Poem by F.Omosola
Before the Robot Came With aluminum lanterns, we braved the night, Studying, dozing, giggling, Before dawn flushed our rooms And left us begging for more minutes. We sat on stories in the backyard, Leapt on broomsticks, Satisfied with…
Major Review Offers Reassurance on Paracetamol’s Safety During Pregnancy
Expectant mothers can feel confident taking paracetamol for pain or fever, according to a definitive new scientific analysis that finds no credible link between the medication and autism or ADHD in children. The research, hailed as a “gold-standard”…
Record Hunger and Malnutrition Engulf Northeast Nigeria
The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning of a record-level hunger crisis in Northeast Nigeria, where a “toxic combination” of 15 years of violent insurgency, escalating conflict, and severe funding shortages is pushing millions toward…
Male Feminist Network Launches in Ondo to Redefine Masculinity and End Gender-Based Violence
The New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) has officially launched the Male Feminist Network (MFN) in Ondo State, rallying men as active allies in the fight against gender-based violence and the promotion of equality. Flagged off on Tuesday,…
Venezuelan Opposition Leader, Machado Gives Nobel Prize to Trump in Symbolic White House Gesture
Famous Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House on Thursday, framing the gesture as recognition of his “unique commitment” to…
Tinubu Launches $30 Billion Annual Climate Finance Push for Green Industrialization
President Bola Tinubu has announced a major national initiative designed to unlock between $20 billion and $30 billion in annual climate finance, a cornerstone of his administration’s plan to drive green industrialization and accelerate Nigeria’s…
New Dawn or Short Truce? Landmark 40% Pay Deal Aims to End ASUU’s Decade of Strikes
Nigeria’s crisis-ridden university system has been given a breather. The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a landmark agreement, featuring a 40% salary increase for academic staff, designed to end years of…
US Immigration Freeze to Affect 5,000 Nigerians Annually, Visa Processing Paused for 75 Nations
The United States has temporarily suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria, in a move that is projected to delay or disrupt the plans of approximately 5,000 Nigerian applicants annually. The policy, enacted…
Defending Champions Oye LFC Clash with Ikere LFC as Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup Enters Match Week 2
The Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup, Ekiti State’s premier grassroots football competition, returns to the pitch this week for its second round of matches. After a successful and high-scoring opening round in December 2025, Match Week 2 is set to kick off on…
Explainer:Nigeria’s 2026 Tax Law Takes Aim at Digital Earnings and Offers Relief
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025, which came into full force on January 1, 2026, has since introduced sweeping changes designed to modernize the system, clarify widespread confusion, and provide significant relief for low earners and specific sectors. The law…