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…
Guess who’s leading the climate charge in Africa?
A new generation is rising to the climate challenge in Africa – Rwanda As observed, this country, despite being deeply impacted by climate change is not holding back, young people are stepping up to tackle the environmental challenges threatening…
Yoruba Council Worldwide Mourns Stampede Victims, Calls for Presidential Pardon for Queen Naomi and Others
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye), the apex umbrella body representing Yoruba people globally, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in three stampedes across Nigeria. These incidents occurred in Ibadan, Abuja,…
Prodigal Son: Gabriele Tinti’s Poetry caught a fish
The Prodigal Son I will meet you in the morning, in front of the museum, where you never thought to take me. I will recognise you in an ancient stone face, and I will want to hold you close in the embrace that you and I, after all, never had. And…
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…
Nigerians Are Eating Their Money
Nothing buys nothing. Seventeen months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on food security, Nigerians are grappling with skyrocketing food prices, paying nearly three times more for basic staples. The ambitious promises made in…
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,…
Rooted in Culture, Made for the World: AKFW 2025 Set to Redefine African Fashion
Africa’s fashion industry is at the cusp of a transformative leap, driven by cultural pride and burgeoning global demand. Currently valued at $15.5 billion annually, the sector holds immense potential to triple its earnings within the next decade—if…
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…
