Social Media Now Biggest Tool for Propaganda, Says Researcher
Researcher associate at fact-checking platform, DUBAWA, Cole Praise, has raised concerns over the growing use of social media to spread propaganda, warning that even free societies are not immune to manipulation. Praise stated this while speaking on…
Asake Hall Opens in Ibadan with Grace and Glamour
It was with a vibrant blend of praise, prayers, and pure joy filled the air as dignitaries, clergy, friends, and well-wishers gathered for the grand opening and dedication of Asake Hall, a 200-capacity, state-of-the-art multipurpose event space nestled…
Hurricane Erin Swells in Atlantic, Forcing Evacuations and Closing US East Coast Beaches
Beaches along the US East Coast are being shut down as Hurricane Erin, a massive storm swirling northward in the Atlantic, threatens dangerous rip currents from Florida to New England. The storm, which battered Puerto Rico with flooding rains earlier…
World Humanitarian Day: UNICEF Warns of Funding Gaps as Aid Workers Face Rising Dangers
Over two decades ago after the deadly bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad that inspired World Humanitarian Day, the risks to civilians and aid workers have only multiplied. Conflicts are raging across continents, from Gaza to Sudan to Myanmar,…
Digging Into Antarctica’s Muddy Secrets: What the Seabed Reveals About Climate and Life
Earlier this year, an international team of scientists ventured into the harsh wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, enduring bone-numbing cold, icy winds, and heaving seas. Their mission: to dig into the seabed mud and unlock centuries of hidden…
Declining Reading Culture: Scholars, Writers Rally Ahead of Ibadan Book and Arts Festival
Did you know that 9 out of every 10 Nigerians would prefer to have mobile data to browse the internet than read an interesting book? In spite of the numerous benefits associated with reading, the culture of picking and enjoying a good book has been on…
“Vote Buying Threatens Democracy More Than Security” — Olumide Sobande Reviews Nigeria’s Bye-Elections
Policy and public affairs analyst, Olumide Sobande, has described Nigeria’s August 16 bye-elections as a mixed bag of progress and persistent flaws, arguing that while security challenges are gradually being contained, the entrenched culture of…
Why People in Singapore Live Longer Than Almost Anywhere Else
When it comes to longevity, Singapore is rewriting the playbook. In just six decades, the island city-state has gone from modest life expectancy rates to one of the highest in the world. A child born in Singapore in 1960 could only expect to live to…
Climate Change Is Fueling a Mental Health Crisis in the World’s Most Vulnerable Communities
When the worst floods in more than a decade struck Nigeria in 2022, more than two million people were forced from their homes. Families crowded into displacement camps, mourning lost relatives, livelihoods, and futures washed away by the rising waters.…
Can You Eat Mangoes if You Have Diabetes? New Research Says…
For decades, the mango has been caught in a nutritional tug-of-war: celebrated as a beloved tropical fruit yet maligned for its supposed impact on blood sugar and weight. But new research out of India suggests that the fruit may not only be safe in…
