ECOWAS Reaffirms 2027 Launch of ECO Single Currency
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027, describing the initiative as a major milestone towards deeper economic integration, stronger…
Gen Z Proverbs: Ancient Wisdom for the Digital Age
Every generation creates its own lingua franca. Just as traditional societies preserved wisdom through proverbs, Generation Z has developed sayings that capture the realities of social media, digital relationships, online identity and modern living. They…
Bubbly Spain Are Dominating World Football
They are the gold standard of football – Spain. Spain’s reign over world football is no longer a fleeting golden generation but one that has become a sustained era of excellence. La Roja completed another chapter of their remarkable rise by…
WorldCup2026: England Clinch Bronze, Mbappe Tops The Chart
It’s a win win for both. England claiming the 2026 World Cup Bronze while Kylian Mbappe added two to his existing tally, topping the goal scoring charts. It’s funny how a pointless game has become a watershed moment in the history of…
Trump Threatens More Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to expand military strikes against Iran, warning that the country’s bridges and power plants could be targeted next week if Tehran refuses to return to negotiations. The warning comes as hostilities…
Disorderly Eating Is a Footprint to Depression
Eating disorders are far more than unhealthy eating habits. They are serious mental health conditions that can have devastating physical consequences if left untreated. While public perception often associates eating disorders with dieting or the pursuit…
South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Crackdown Leaves Thousands Displaced, Deepens Rift Across Africa
The relief on the faces of hundreds of Nigerians and other African migrants leaving South Africa is difficult to ignore. For many, evacuation offers an escape from weeks of fear, intimidation and uncertainty after anti-migrant protests swept through…
Anaemia Silent but Deadly, New WOMAN-3 Trial Targets Prevention Before Pregnancy — Professor Olayemi
A leading obstetrician and gynaecologist, Professor Oladapo Olayemi, has said anaemia remains one of the most overlooked health conditions affecting Nigerian women, warning that the condition significantly increases the risk of severe bleeding and…
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…
South Africa Confronts a New HIV Reality as US Pulls the Plug on Lifeline Funding
For more than two decades, American funding helped underpin one of the world’s most ambitious responses to HIV and Aids. Now, that era is drawing to a close. The United States government has announced that it will discontinue support for HIV and…