World Sickle Cell Day: Why Half of Children Born With Sickle Cell Disease May Never Reach Age Five
Long before science explained the mysteries of genetics, many Nigerian communities sought answers in folklore. Among the Yoruba, children who died repeatedly in infancy were believed to be Abiku, spirits doomed to return to the world only to die again.…
London Marathon to Be Staged Over Two Days in Historic 2027 Expansion
The London Marathon will be held across two days for the first time in 2027, in a special one-off format designed to accommodate a record number of participants and boost fundraising for charitable causes. Organisers announced that the iconic race will…
Government Resigns After Delivering Just 10% of Targets in Rare African Accountability Move
In an unusual display of political accountability on the African continent, the government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly failing to meet most of its performance targets, with authorities admitting that barely a tenth of the…
100 Young Africans Trained in AI, Product Design as Experts Push for a Digitally Skilled Continent
As artificial intelligence and digital technologies continue to reshape the global economy, efforts to equip young Africans with future-ready skills are gaining momentum, with more than 100 youths from across the continent recently receiving hands-on…
Nigerians with Albinism Are Fighting Stigma, Health Risks and Silence
Colour-based discrimination often hides in plain sight, in prolonged stares, mocking remarks, exclusion, bullying, stereotypes or subtle forms of dehumanising language. However, behind what is frequently dismissed as “harmless” behaviour lies a deeper…
PAOC 2026 Teams Up With Afriskaut to Open Global Pathways for Young Nigerian Footballers
The Organising Committee of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup (PAOC 2026) has announced a strategic partnership with Afriskaut, a leading African football scouting and talent identification platform, in a move aimed at boosting opportunities for young players…
Messi Ties Klose As World Cup Leading Scorer
Messi, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, delivered his first World Cup hat-trick to take his tally at the finals to 16 goals, drawing level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose at the top of the competition’s all-time scoring charts.…
Dangote Bets on Ondo With Mega Free Trade Zone to Rival Africa’s Biggest Industrial Hubs
Nigeria’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote is on the move again, this time to Olokola. This is another bold wager on the country’s industrial future, unveiling plans for what could become one of Africa’s largest integrated industrial…
Economic Hardship Could Worsen Corruption, Says Ex-Ado-Ekiti Chairman Fajuyi
A former Chairman of Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area, Hon. Omotunde Fajuyi, has warned that rising economic hardship and declining purchasing power could fuel corruption across Nigeria’s public sector if urgent policy adjustments are not made.…
Isak Shines on World Cup Debut as Ivory Coast, Japan Share Drama-Filled Wins and Draws
Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark finish as Sweden produced a dominant display to defeat Tunisia in their opening Group E fixture in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward, who has battled injury setbacks since his £125…
