Trump Blasts Nigerian Government Over Alleged Targeted Attacks, Threatens to Cut US Aid
US President Donald Trump has launched a blistering criticism of the Nigerian government, accusing it of failing to stop what he described as widespread killings of Christians in the country. Speaking in an audio message aired on Fox News Radio’s The…
Dare2Debate: Be a Part of Something Redefining Nigeria’s Future
With the level of monstrosity challenging the various sectors across Nigeria, there is palpable uncertainty, but… But a new wave of youth-focused initiatives is proving that hope is not misplaced. Among them is Dare2Debate, a Lagos-based programme…
American Rapper, Minaj Lends Voice to Mindless Killings in Nigeria
American rapper Nicki Minaj has turned global attention toward Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, particularly the repeated attacks on Christian communities, during a high-profile United Nations briefing on religious freedom. The event, titled…
Global Leaders Converge in Johannesburg to Mobilise Billions Against AIDS, TB, and Malaria
Momentum is building in Johannesburg as world leaders prepare to gather for the Global Fund’s 8th Replenishment Summit this Friday, a pivotal event aimed at mobilising billions of dollars to accelerate the fight against HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis (TB),…
Stakeholders At Varsity Conference Urge Govt to Invest in Biotechnology for National Growth
In the face of rapid global technological progress, scientists and academics have called for significant investment in bioscience and biotechnology, labelling it a non-negotiable driver for solving Nigeria’s pressing challenges in food security,…
Dare2Debate 2025: Lagos Students Gear Up for High-Stakes Youth Debate Competition
Debates have long been recognised as a powerful tool for sharpening critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills among students. The harder the topic, the more it challenges participants to think deeply and produce well-researched arguments.…
Nigeria Edges Toward a Hunger Emergency as Global Leaders Call for Action
Nigeria is on the brink of a deepening hunger crisis, with new projections warning that over 33 million people could face severe food shortages and malnutrition by 2026 unless swift, coordinated intervention takes place. Findings from the 2025 Global…
UK to Enforce Tougher Asylum Regime, Extending Path to Residency to 20 Years
The UK government is preparing to roll out one of the most far-reaching overhauls of its asylum system in decades, introducing stricter rules that could keep refugees in a state of temporary protection for up to 20 years before becoming eligible for…
Oyo Climbs Steady on New Climate Change Rankings
Oyo State has recorded a significant leap in Nigeria’s Sub national Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking, moving from 34th position in 2024 to 7th position in 2025. The new ranking is one of the most impressive Improvements among the…
‘Students Must Be Free to Debate Difficult Topics’ — Organisers Ahead of Lagos Dare2Debate Competition
Organisers of the upcoming Dare2Debate competition in Lagos have called on education stakeholders to encourage students to freely engage with controversial issues, warning that limiting expression in schools could undermine academic integrity and…