2024: A Year of Turmoil, Lessons, and Resilience for Nigerians
The year 2024 began with optimism, buoyed by the slogan “No gree for anybody,” which echoed the determination of Nigerians to overcome challenges. However, the months that followed turned turbulent, revealing hard lessons that shaped the nation’s…
Jimmy Carter: Remembering a Centurion of Integrity and Service
America mourns! Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who passed away at 100, leaves behind a legacy that transcends his single term in office. Rising from humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Plains, Georgia, Carter’s journey from…
NASA Dares The Sun
Questions need answers, that’s why NASA is on this mission. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set to make history this Christmas Eve by flying closer to the Sun than any spacecraft has ever dared. Plunging into the star’s outer atmosphere,…
New Zealand Rejects Cook Islands’ Bid for Separate Passport and Citizenship
Its never a matter of time. New Zealand has turned down a proposal from the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while retaining New Zealand citizenship. Why? New Zealand, however, made it clear that this would only be possible…
Over 40 Million People Across West, Central Africa Are Struggling To Feed — UN
People are hurting from hunger pangs. More than 40 million people across West and Central Africa are grappling with severe food insecurity during the 2024 post-harvest season, according to a report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Education Crisis: UNICEF Survey Highlights Barriers and Urgent Need for Reform
There are deficits in our educational system in many parts of Africa. To triump, there must be dilligence and consistency in efforts. A comprehensive ssurvey recently conducted by UNICEF, in collaboration with national governments and partners, has shown…
Yoruba Council Endorsed Federal Government National Youth Conference (CONFAB)
Rejoinder: The Apex umbrella body for all Yoruba indigenous people globally: Yoruba Council Worldwide ably led by our Global Leader and President, Aare Oladotun Hassan Esq is aghast to refute and condemn in its entirety the statement dated 8th December,…
Top Technology Trends and Careers for 2025
Technology is going bollocks, who can handle it, 2025? Yes, the intensity is heating up with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other emerging technologies. Staying ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape means…
Climate Change vs. Health Systems: Is Africa Ready for the Battle?
Climate change is predictably wreaking havoc across the globe, unfortunately, its grip on public health is tightening, particularly in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called it the “single greatest health threat facing…
Protecting Children in the Age of Unregulated Social Media: A Call for Intentional Parenting
Social media is both a tool for connection and a minefield of risks, especially for children. With unrestricted access, kids are exposed to unfiltered content that can harm their mental health and social development. To this end, experts stress the…