Inside Nigeria’s Most Unbelievable ‘Non-Agency’ Scandal
Nigeria is jarring, everything about it. What does it mean for a government to deny the existence of something that appears in its own budget, sits in its own offices, meets its own officials, and recruits staff under its own seals? At what point does…
‘Hybrid Beings’ A Poem by Fortune Omosola
Hybrid Beings These hybrid beings, are unsweetened, salty egrets layering. Are we in death, deceiving, or beings in mock, afraid? From what grand order are we receiving, to what judgment are we set ablaze? For what burden do we bear this pain that…
Distressed Fashion Becoming Africa’s Boldest Style Statement?
This sort of clothing was once dismissed as worn-out clothing or a symbol of neglect, distressed fashion has evolved into one of the defining aesthetics of contemporary style. Characterised by ripped denim, faded fabrics, frayed hems and intentionally…
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…
“We Are Driving Ourselves Toward Destruction” — Obasanjo, UN Sound Alarm on Climate Crisis Fuelled by Human Greed
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has warned that humanity is accelerating environmental destruction through greed, negligence and the overexploitation of natural resources, insisting that climate change is fundamentally a consequence…
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…
Amusan Equals Season’s Best to Win Paris Diamond League 100m Hurdles
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan delivered another impressive performance on the Diamond League circuit, equalling her season’s best time of 12.28 seconds to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday.…
Jannik Sinner: How a Red-Haired Boy from the Dolomites Became Tennis’ New Standard
Before he conquered Centre Court and rose to world number one, Jannik Sinner was a shy, red-haired boy gliding down the snow-covered slopes of Italy’s Dolomite mountains, chasing ski medals rather than Grand Slam titles. Long before the tennis…
Insecurity Is Emptying Nigeria’s Sacred Mountains
For decades, Nigeria’s prayer mountains have stood as symbols of hope, healing and unwavering faith. Say hello to Insecurity… Perched on lonely hills, hidden within forests or tucked away from bustling cities, these sacred grounds have…
From Rome to Rural Nigeria, the Battle Against Hunger Is Becoming a Fight for Peace, Security and Survival
As conflicts deepen, climate shocks intensify and hunger increase, Pope Leo XIV has delivered a stark reminder that food is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Addressing officials and humanitarian workers recently at the World Food…
