Norman Masterpiece to Be Exhibited in the UK After 900 Years
One of the world’s most iconic historical artworks, the Bayeux Tapestry, is set to return to the United Kingdom more than 900 years after its creation. The 70-metre-long embroidered narrative, which vividly chronicles the Norman conquest of England in…
Tinubunomics and the Hunger Epidemic: Nigerians Now Begging to Eat
At every turn in Nigeria today, bus stops, malls, shops, even places of worship, it’s not uncommon to hear someone beg for money just to eat. What used to be rare and shocking has now become a disturbing norm. Many Nigerians, especially millennials, say…
Editorial Review: Climate Change in West Africa: Sub-Regional Political Dynamics, Adaptation Strategies, and the Quest for Resilience
In an era where climate change dominates global headlines, Climate Change Crisis in West Africa: Sub-Regional Political Dynamics, Adaptation Strategies, and the Quest for Resilience takes off as timely and necessary. It’s a joint work by Gbolahan…
“They Called Me a Traitor”: Adegboro Oluwafemi Ordeal Reveals the Personal Hell of Boko Haram’s Reign of Terror
For over a decade, northern Nigeria has been a landscape scarred by fire, fear, and death. Behind the staggering statistics of killings and displacements caused by Boko Haram’s insurgency, lie individual stories, stories that cut deep into the heart of…
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as X CEO Following Mounting Turmoil
Linda Yaccarino has left her role as Chief Executive Officer of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. This brings to an end a two-year tenure marked by internal challenges and public scrutiny. Her departure comes just months after Musk’s…
New Report Reveals Deepening Housing Crisis in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria’s sprawling commercial hub and Africa’s most populous city, is facing a housing crisis that continues to tighten its grip on millions of residents. A new report has revealed that more than 70 percent of Lagosians live as tenants, with an…
Drug Use Among Nigerians with Disabilities Often Ignored – Saheed Ibrahim
Drug use disorder is fast becoming a public health crisis in Nigeria, yet vulnerable groups like persons with disabilities are often left out of the conversation. This was the position of a fellow of YouthRise Nigeria Media Fellowship on Ethical…
Nigeria Targets Zero Routine Gas Flaring by 2030, 60% Methane Cut by 2031 — NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate routine gas flaring by 2030 and reduce methane emissions by 60% before 2031. The Chief Executive of the Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, made the…
Oyo Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Complete All Ongoing Projects Before 2027
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to complete all ongoing infrastructural projects across the state before the end of the current administration in 2027. This assurance was given by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State,…
Ketamine is Proving Destructive For A Generation Battling Mental Health Issues
Ketamine, once known primarily as a medical anaesthetic and horse tranquilliser, is now sweeping through youth culture as a cheap and accessible escape especially among young people grappling with mental health challenges. But beneath its fleeting high…