Examining Nigeria’s Health System and Preventable Deaths, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman My last week’s column, ‘The Agony of a Columnist,’ was written from a place...
Nigeria, the Coup Question and the Burden of History, by Boniface Ihiasota For Nigerians in the diaspora, the confirmation of a foiled coup attempt against...
Now That Nigeria Has a U.S. Ambassador-Designate, by Boniface Ihiasota In December 2025, Nigeria’s Senate confirmed Lateef Kayode Are as the ambassador-designate, only that where...
The Agony of a Columnist, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman There are pains that refuse to be edited out of memory. No matter how carefully one...
In Honour of Our Fallen Heroes, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman Every nation is sustained by the quiet courage of those who stand between order and...
Why Always Rivers State? By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman Why is it always Rivers State? The question no longer sounds rhetorical. It has become a recurring...
Abroad and the Mirage of Greener Pastures, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman For many Nigerians, the idea of leaving the country in search of greener pastures...
Understanding Nigeria’s Tax Reforms from the Diaspora Lens, by Boniface Ihiasota Over the past year, Nigeria’s fiscal landscape has undergone one of its most significant...
Are Forest Guards to the Rescue? By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman Nigeria’s insecurity story has become the longest‑running drama of our national life, and, at times,...
Buhari, Power and the Burden of Integrity, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman Buhari’s life and leadership have always been defined by paradox. A man who began...
Insecurity: Defence, Development, and Duty, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman Last week, this column examined the need for Nigeria to go beyond the symbolic appointment of...
Perennial Coups in Africa, by Boniface Ihiasota Africa’s post-independence path has often been marred by abrupt disruptions of democratic order, with coups becoming a recurrent...
Beyond A Defence Minister, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman When the name of General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) was announced as the new Minister of Defence...
Time to Defend Every Nigerian Life, by Boniface Ihiasota Nigeria stands today at a moral and historical crossroads, one that demands clear-eyed reflection and courageous...
As G20 Moves On Without America, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman When the G20 summit convened this November in Johannesburg, the first time the gathering...
The Cost of Diplomatic Absence, by Boniface Ihiasota There are moments when international events force nations to rethink long-standing practices. The recent warning issued by...
Our Schoolgirls Again? By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman They have taken our daughters again. Another school, another night raid, another round of shock and condemnation delivered...
ECOWAS at 50: A Golden Jubilee or a Crisis of Credibility?, by Boniface Ihiasota As ECOWAS marks its 50th anniversary, the moment calls for more...
Gumi, National Security and the Implications of Media Attention By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman In Nigeria’s protracted struggle with banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency, Sheikh Ahmad...
Trump’s Blacklist and the Burden of Nigeria’s Image, by Boniface Ihiasota The recent controversy over alleged “Christian genocide” in Nigeria has once again dragged the...
The Price of Nigeria’s Diplomatic Vacuum, by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman There is a language nations speak without words: the handful of flags that fly over...
Justice for Ochanya Ogbanje, by Boniface Ihiasota In a country where injustice too often becomes routine, the story of Ochanya Ogbanje still stands out —...
Now That Tinubu Has Listened … by Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced, earlier in October 2025, that 175 individuals had been...
Tinubu’s Policy Somersaults and the Search for Economic Direction By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared “subsidy is gone” on May...
Passport Politics and the Cost of Reputation By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman The Nigerian Senate’s proposal to impose a 10-year passport ban on citizens convicted...
Dangote vs PENGASSAN: When Labour Rights Collide with National Dreams By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman The simmering conflict between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior...
The Controversy Surrounding Kemi Badenoch’s Comments on Nigerian Citizenship Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader, has been at the center of a controversy surrounding...
The United States has embarked on a significant shift in its policy towards Africa, moving from a traditional aid-based approach to a trade-focused strategy. This change...
Nigeria Academic Union, ASUU Elects New President The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Professor Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist at the University...
In a remarkable display of generosity, Nigeria has been ranked the third most generous country in Africa and fifth globally, according to the Charities Aid Foundation...
North Korea is set to welcome back international tourists by the end of the year, according to travel agencies, but experts warn that the long-awaited opening...
Fears are growing for the lives of women’s rights activists imprisoned in Iran, following a surge in executions since the election of President Masoud Pezeshkian in...
The Canadian government has intervened to end a rail lockout that had crippled the country’s transportation network, imposing binding arbitration to settle the dispute between rail...
In a remarkable display of sibling synchrony, Ghanaian twin sisters Dr. Emefa Apaloo and Dr. Emenya Apaloo have achieved a rare feat in the medical field,...
Meet Oforitsenere Bodunrin, the 14-year-old phenom who’s redefining what it means to be a high school graduate. This North Texas native has already achieved what most...
Meet Amara Leggett, the 19-year-old CEO who’s making waves in the business world. When she’s not busy running her two companies, A Young Legend and the...
The US Open can often throw up surprise winners – and this year’s Grand Slam finale could be no exception. With the Olympics taking place just...
In a world where age is often seen as a barrier to achieving greatness, 9-year-old Mamzelle Fleurranda from Cameroon is shattering expectations and redefining the possibilities....
On his way to Equatorial Guinea, Tinubu rode in a gleaming new car to the airport, leaving tongues wagging. A glamorous, armoured black Cadillac Escalade reminded...
We have read various media accounts of the above in both print and social media. We have also read and aligned with the very appropriate responses...
Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara, a 6-year-old Nigerian student, has achieved a perfect 100% score in the National Mathematics Competition’s primary category. Her impressive performance earned her a...
Charlyne Smith, a 27-year-old American lady, has made history by becoming the first black person to earn a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of...
A former Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Magnus Abe, last weekend shared an inspiring story with Diaspora Watch. He had the privilege of being hosted to a sumptuous...
Zachary Anglin, born in Nigeria and raised in Wisconsin by his adoptive parents, has made history as the world’s first commercial pilot without hands or feet....
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested a Sierra Leonean, Roland, for procuring Nigerian international passports for foreigners in Lagos. Roland, who claimed to be Cameroonian...
A new generation of female leaders, known as the Nguvu Change Leaders, is emerging across Africa, determined to dismantle the barriers hindering women’s health. From menstrual...
Lately, I have seen numerous posts celebrating and encouraging women, which is wonderful. However, it seems like no one is acknowledging the struggles that men face....
You cannot fake class; you cannot fake standards. If you don’t have it, you don’t have it. This will be a long read as I’ll be...
Chris Pyle, a 45-yearold former mechanic, makes six figures per year answering car questions on JustAnswer. He started as a side hustle in October 2006 and...
Jessica Jackson, a 37-year-old mother of four, earns $73,000 per year as a wind turbine service technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County,...
Oakland, California native Helms Ategeka has achieved an extraordinary feat, shattering expectations and proving his determination. The 18-year-old has been accepted into 122 colleges and universities,...
In a groundbreaking achievement, Jenelle Rouse has become the first known black deaf person in Canada to earn a PhD. Rouse obtained her Doctor of Philosophy...
Joshua Beckford’s story is a remarkable testament to the boundless potential of the human mind, even in the face of challenges. Born with autism, Joshua has...
In an outstanding achievement, 13-yearold Davidpeter Ebikabowei Alamieyeseigha, a student at Charles Dale Memorial International School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been crowned the World...
The youths plan a public protest. The land has been feverish with hunger and suffering. The grounds for a protest can’t be more legitimate and compelling....
The recent withdrawal of Joe Biden from the US presidential race offers a profound lesson for African democracies: that true leadership lies in serving the people,...
In a groundbreaking achievement, Alice Adu Gyamfi, a brilliant and determined Ghanaian woman, has passed the New York bar exams with outstanding grades, shattering a 17-generation...
As the country grapples with economic hardship, insecurity, and political unrest, a group of Nigerians has announced plans to embark on a hunger protest on August...
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised concerns over the country’s worsening doctor-patient ratio, which is approximately 1,000% lower than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation....
Zambia’s decision to introduce free primary and secondary school education in 2021 has led to a significant surge in student enrollment, with an additional two million...
In a move aimed at alleviating the current economic hardship and hunger issues plaguing the country, lawmakers in the House of Representatives have resolved to donate...
The Nigerian government’s recent ban on university admission for students under 18 was put on hold at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) policy meeting,...
In a remarkable achievement, a Nigerian student, Oyinkansola Alabi, has emerged as the best law graduate at the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom. This...
Leading HYPREP’s Charge Towards A Cleaner Ogoniland: Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, the reinstated Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Programme (HYPREP), has consistently demonstrated his commitment...
In a shocking and heart breaking accident, Richard David Hendrickson, CEO of Lifetime Products, and his daughter Sally lost their lives in a tragic incident in...
The World Bank has announced the appointment of Dr. Ndiamé Diop as the new Country Director for Nigeria, succeeding Shubham Chaudhuri who has completed his term....
In a stunning cyberattack, hackers have stolen the call records of nearly all AT&T customers, compromising the sensitive information of approximately 109 million users. The FBI...
A devastating Israeli airstrike on a designated humanitarian area in Gaza has left at least 90 Palestinians dead and over 300 injured, according to the Hamas-run...
In the remote villages of Sierra Leone, a deadly virus is spreading, transmitted by infected rats. Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic illness, has been endemic in...
In recent times, South East Nigeria has faced significant challenges, including kidnapping and terrorism. The latest incident in Ladipo, Lagos, where nine kidnappers, including Nollywood producer...
In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, a phenomenon has been brewing. A force so powerful, it has transcended borders and taken the world by storm. I...
President Basirou Diomaye Faye has marked his first 100 days in office, and his administration has achieved significant milestones in key sectors. The president’s economic team...
In a bold statement at the NATO summit, US President Joe Biden declared that Ukraine will ultimately stop Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a significant shift...
An Irish woman is facing severe charges in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being arrested for attempted suicide and drug abuse, sparking widespread international concern....
US intelligence agencies have uncovered a sinister plot by Russian agents to assassinate the CEO of a German arms firm that supplies weapons to Ukraine. According...
Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Tarlie Francis, chaired a special meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council. The meeting focused on...
In a significant move, US officials have successfully disrupted a Russian-backed disinformation operation that leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false information on social media platforms....
A major drug cartel behind the production and distribution of methamphetamine, popularly called ‘Mkpuru mmiri’, has been dismantled as operatives of the NDLEA arrest the leader...
Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the final forfeiture of $16,500 and N127 million diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and...
Lisa Pisano, the courageous woman who made headlines by receiving a groundbreaking pig kidney transplant along with a mechanical heart pump, has sadly passed away. The...
A devastating tragedy has struck Plateau State, Nigeria, after a school building collapsed, leaving 22 people dead and 132 injured. The incident occurred at a private...
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has outlawed the use of caretaker committees and joint accounts by state governments to manage local government...
Senator Ali Ndume, a prominent Nigerian lawmaker, has made a shocking revelation that the Nigerian government is now being run by “kakistocrats and kleptocrats”. Speaking in...
Nigeria’s former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has pleaded for more time to refund the alleged looted funds linked to him. Idris, who is...
Africa, a continent renowned for its vast natural resources and agricultural potential, is grappling with a debilitating food crisis that threatens the very survival of its...
Nigeria’s debt profile has reached an alarming rate of N121 trillion, following new borrowings by the Tinubu-led government. However, in an effort to provide transparency and...
Every year on July 26th, Liberia celebrates its Independence Day with a series of local and international festivities. This day commemorates the country’s independence from the...
In a shocking revelation, Ghana has emerged as a hotspot for stolen vehicles from Western countries, particularly Canada. The country’s ports, especially Tema and Takoradi, have...
The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas is facing a unique challenge as it prepares to close its doors on July 17. Before shutting down, the casino...
In a stark warning, the World Health Organization (WHO) has alerted the global community to the escalating threats of H5N1 avian influenza, COVID-19, mpox, and the...
Gembu, located in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, is a town like no other. Known as the coldest town in Nigeria, it offers...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have suffered a significant blow in their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has been ruled out...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a hefty fine of $200,000 on Cameroonian football legend, Samuel Eto’o, for violating the organization’s ethical standards. The...
Samsung Electronics, the South Korean tech giant, is expecting a massive increase in profits for the second quarter of 2024, with estimates suggesting a jump of...
Last month, AI chip giant Nvidia briefly became the world’s richest company, overtaking Microsoft, which had in turn risen above Apple. This monumental shift in the...
Hurricane Beryl is expected to gain strength and make its final landfall in Texas on Monday, after hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as a Category 2 hurricane...
The federal government has inaugurated the CropWatch-ICP Regional Centre of West Africa, based in Nigeria, to enhance crop monitoring and bolster food security in the region...
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has called on women to take the lead in the campaign for food security in the country. Speaking...
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has revealed that vehicle importation into Nigeria dropped by 45% in the first quarter of 2024...
The platform says it’s because of ‘evolving’ industry standards but sellers say they feel ‘betrayed.’ Etsy, the online marketplace renowned for unique goods, has banned sex...
In a groundbreaking move, several companies are now experimenting with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to manage their staff. This innovative approach raises questions about the...
NOVA Bank, formerly known as NOVA Merchant Bank, has officially commenced operations as a national commercial bank. The bank’s first commercial banking branch has opened in...
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is a trailblazing Ghanaian neurosurgeon who made history by becoming the first black female resident in neurosurgery at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital in...
Sandie Okoro, a distinguished British-Nigerian lawyer, has made history by becoming the first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, one of the UK’s oldest and...
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has been an avid reader since childhood, and he recently shared the nine books that he believes have the power...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever comprehensive guideline on tobacco cessation, aimed at aiding over 750 million tobacco users who wish to quit....
Nigeria has reiterated that it did not sign any agreement that includes a clause promoting LGBTQ rights or any article that offends its laws during the...
A recent report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed that patients in UK hospitals are being left to die alone due to a...
Former Nigerian envoys have criticized President Bola Tinubu for failing to appoint ambassadors for the past 10 months, describing the delay as “unacceptable” and “embarrassing” for...
Douye Nomayo, a former Nigerian banker, has made headlines by graduating with distinction in Health Policy from City, University of London. Notably, she emerged as the...
Kingsley Ogbuji, a Nigerian man from Ebonyi State, has been promoted to the rank of Major in the US Army. The promotion ceremony was presided over...
In a shocking turn of events, former gangster Nathi Mthethwa has been appointed South Africa’s new Sports Minister. Mthethwa’s checkered past, which includes a stint as...
Iranian reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won the country’s presidential runoff election, defeating his opponent, hard-liner Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian received over 16 million votes, while his...
A Tanzanian portrait artist, Shadrack Chaula, who was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to two years in prison...
Renowned French film director, Luc Jacquot, has been charged with raping two actors, according to reports from the Paris prosecutor’s office. Jacquot, known for his work...
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched over 200 rockets at Israeli military bases in a massive retaliation attack, following the death of one of its top...
Nkechi Nnadi, a former student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), has made history by earning a doctorate in Mathematics from Wayne State University...
In a stunning display of mathematical wizardry, British-Nigerian whiz kid Chika Ofili has left the academic world awestruck with his groundbreaking formula that solves division problems...
Fowler’s Inspiring Journey Overcomes Financial Struggles and Self-Doubt, Earns PhD in Divinity,in an extraordinary feat of determination and resilience, Marie Fowler has become the oldest-ever graduate...
Audrey Maame Esi Swatson, a young Ghanaian woman, made history by becoming the country’s youngest commercial pilot at the age of 21. Born on February 23,...
In a bold move that has ignited intense debate and captivated the attention of both believers and sceptics, Jeremiah Fufeyin, the founder and head prophet of...
Elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PNDF), Pa Edwin Clark, has vehemently condemned the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People...
The United States is facing a summer wave of COVID-19, with infections rising in at least 38 states, according to data from the US Centers for...
Excel Global Media Group Inc. has extended a heartfelt gesture of solidarity to the people of Grenada in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Beryl. A...
Netherlands Deputy Consul-General Leonie Van Der Stijl has emphasized the critical importance of investing in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Leonie Van Der Stijl , Deputy Consul-General of...
The Nigerian Naira has been rated the worst performing currency in 2024, according to a recent report by a leading financial analytics firm. The Naira has...