Uyo Fashion Week Marks Five Years of Creativity and Cultural Renaissance
Fashion and style is evolving and some “minded” persons are pitching to put the high grounds on the map. For instance, what makes the Uyo Fashion Week special? The Convener of Uyo Fashion Week, Lady Mae Edmonds, has given insights on the…
Trump Labels Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Christian Killings
U.S. President Donald Trump has designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing what he described as ongoing genocide against Christians in the country. The announcement, made on Friday via Trump’s Truth Social platform and later…
EAT–Lancet 2025 Report Calls for Radical Food System Transformation to Nourish People and Protect the Planet
The 2025 report by the EAT–Lancet Commission on Healthy, Sustainable and Just Food Systems, launched during the EAT Forum in Stockholm, has renewed global attention on the urgent need to overhaul the way the world produces, consumes, and values food.…
Nigeria Slips to 18th in Africa’s Investment Attractiveness Ranking as Seychelles, Mauritius Lead
Nigeria has fallen to 18th in Africa’s investment attractiveness rankings. The country took the drop in the latest Where to Invest in Africa 2025 report, jointly published by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and the Gordon Institute of Business Science…
What Is Paul Biya Still Doing in Power?
Many Cameroonians are caught between shock and disbelief. It is a national tragedy garbed in legitimacy, a democracy hollowed out by time. Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, remains in power after 43 years, defying mortality, opposition, and modern democratic…
EU-Funded Project Seeks Stronger Social Protection Systems in Ekiti State
A European Union–supported initiative aimed at advancing social protection and reducing poverty in Nigeria has called for greater collaboration among government agencies, civil society organisations, and the media to enhance public awareness and improve…
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica as Record-Breaking Storm Slams Caribbean
Jamaica is reeling from the destructive force of Hurricane Melissa, the world’s most powerful storm so far this year, which has already claimed at least three lives on the island and seven more across Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The storm, upgraded…
Aluta Chop Chop – A Poem by By Bolutife Oluwadele
Aluta Chop Chop Comrade, mai Dokinta of the abroad Supremo Comradium of Ilya Du Lasgidi You are wokedly karid Truly you be àbẹ́tẹ̀ guy Na bunker dem dey call am o Da Chiefesis of the bunker Come o, hao you take know dis tin sef Somtin wey…
Security Analyst Rejects Genocide Claims, Encourages Civil-Military Collaboration
A retired military officer and security expert, Capt Olasunkanmi Ishola (rtd) has rejected claims of an ongoing ethnic or religious genocide in Nigeria, describing such narratives as misleading and politically motivated. His comments follow remarks…
Jordan’s King Cautions Against “Peace-Enforcement” Mission in Gaza
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has warned that countries will be unwilling to take part in any Gaza mission that requires them to “enforce” peace under a ceasefire proposal backed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with BBC Panorama, the…
