Ogun Targets 5 Million Trees in Bold Green Push to Boost Economy and Fight Climate Risks
Forests are increasingly being recognised not just as environmental assets, but as economic lifelines and in Ogun State, authorities are now turning that recognition into action. The state government has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant over five…
Namibia Tops Africa’s 2026 Quality of Life Ranking List
10 countries with an appreciable quality of life and Nigeria misses out. A new continental snapshot of living standards has revealed how quality of life is increasingly defined by a blend of economic resilience, healthcare access, and environmental…
Inside Lagos’ Booming Property Trap: Fake Agents, Vanishing Lands and a City on the Brink
As glossy adverts continue to market “Luxury Lagos” to eager buyers, a darker reality is unfolding beneath the surface of Nigeria’s commercial capital, one marked by fraud, desperation and a booming underground market of land scams. In Lagos and…
Major Study Finds Little Evidence of Benefit of Cannabis, Urges Caution
As cannabis gains wider acceptance globally for medical and recreational use, a new study has cast doubt on its effectiveness in treating mental health conditions, warning that its benefits may be overstated. The research, published in The Lancet…
Women Give Too Much, Receive Too Little’: CAPPA Urges Stronger Policies to Protect Nigerian Women
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on federal and state governments to implement stronger protections and adopt more inclusive policies to improve the welfare and rights of Nigerian women. The organisation…
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…
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…
From Rapid Response to National Command, The Tunji Disu You Don’t Know
The appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria comes with high stakes. The new police boss is a career officer known for high-stakes operations, community-focused strategies and an uncommon sporting pedigree. Disu’s…
Killed on Command: The ‘Zero Line’ Lifts the Lid on Russia’s Brutal Frontline Reality
It’s not a story for another, it’s a daring tale of how death-hound commands smear blood on the Russia-Ukraine war. A chilling new BBC documentary has pulled back the curtain on what former Russian soldiers describe as a culture of fear,…
Don Calls for Revival of Yoruba in Homes, Schools
Nigeria’s indigenous languages is swimming against a tide of neglect, indifference and poor appetite for the values attached to languages. A public affairs analyst and accountant, Dr. Bolutife Oluwadele, has therefore called for urgent reforms in…