Experts Warn of Care Gaps as Millions Struggle in Africa As World Marks Mental Health Day
Issues like substance or alcohol abuse are recurring themes as the world marks Mental Health Day on October 10. Mental health experts are now calling for greater investment in care, stronger community-based services and urgent action to dismantle the…
Portugal Suspends Move to End Protection for Manchester City Leaks Hacker
Portuguese authorities have suspended plans to remove Rui Pinto, the hacker whose leaked football documents helped prompt an investigation into Manchester City, from the country’s witness protection programme. The decision was reversed on Friday, a day…
Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and author Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for a body of work that bridges classical traditions and contemporary literary experimentation. The Swedish Academy, based in Stockholm, honoured the 76-year-old…
AU Launches Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius
The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency, AfCRA, in Mauritius as part of efforts to strengthen the continent’s financial independence and develop credit assessments that better reflect African economic realities. The agency was…
When Facts Challenge Our Beliefs ( Reflections by Bolutife Oluwadele )
More than four decades ago, in a college history class, I was given an essay assignment based on the statement, “Facts are facts, and facts speak for themselves.” I read the statement several times. I suspected that many of my classmates…
“Nigerian Fashion Can Compete Globally Through Culture, Technology” – Zulér Founder, Opeyemi Musa
The Creative Director and Founder of Zulér, Surajudeen Opeyemi Musa, says Nigerian fashion can compete successfully in the global market if the industry combines cultural identity with technology, quality production and investment in local talent. Musa…
Lionel Messi Draw Curtain on International Career
Lionel Messi brought his Argentina career to an emotional close in Buenos Aires, scoring in his final international appearance as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 in a friendly. The 39-year-old made his 208th and final appearance for Argentina,…
Ronaldo Apologizes For Walking out on Portugal
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has explained his decision to leave the national team camp, saying he felt compelled to do so after what he described as a breach of trust by the Portuguese Football Federation and the national team coach. According to…
NAFDAC Viral ‘Fake Products’ List: What the Agency Actually Warned Nigerians About
A viral list circulating on social media has sparked concern among Nigerian consumers by claiming that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has identified a long catalogue of fake products in the country. The list…
Tolu Oloruntoba, Othuke Umukoro Named Among Finalists for 2026 Derek Walcott Prize
Nigerian poets Tolu Oloruntoba and Othuke Umukoro have been named among the finalists for the 2026 Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry, placing two African writers on the shortlist for one of the notable international prizes for contemporary poetry. The…
