The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a landmark amendment to Nigeria’s National Mental Health Act, paving the way for the decriminalisation of attempted suicide. The move signals a major shift in how the country addresses mental health, treating suicide attempts as a public health issue rather than a criminal […]
Lagos has stepped onto the global sporting stage as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially declared the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships open on Sunday, August 9, at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, Victoria Island. Welcoming athletes and officials from across the Commonwealth, Sanwo-Olu described sport as one of humanity’s greatest unifying forces. […]
The U.S. State Department has apologized after an AI-generated map of Africa incorrectly labeled every country during an official presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, triggering criticism from attendees and renewed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in government communications. The error came to […]
Lagos, Nigeria, just experienced the “Speed Effect.” On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, global streaming sensation IShowSpeed (Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) touched down in Africa’s most populous city, turning his 21st birthday into a cultural milestone. The visit wasn’t just a tour stop; it was the moment the YouTuber officially hit […]
Nigeria has secured a massive diplomatic and economic victory as the European Commission officially removed the country from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing. The decision, confirmed on Wednesday, marks a turning point for Nigeria’s financial reputation on the global stage. After months of rigorous […]
The landscape of global mobility has shifted overnight. In a move that signals a hardening of the “America First” doctrine, the United States has suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, including Nigeria, Brazil, and Egypt. Simultaneously, Moscow is seizing the opportunity to fill the diplomatic void, announcing plans to […]
Tensions Escalate in West Africa as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Threaten Stronger Airspace Enforcement A routine ferry mission by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft triggered a diplomatic storm on Monday after it made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso — a move the Alliance of […]
Africa’s fastest-growing free-to-air sports network, Sporty TV, is making a bold play to revolutionize sports broadcasting in Nigeria — and across the continent. At a high-profile press conference held at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja GRA, the network unveiled an ambitious lineup of premium sports packages, global partnerships, and a vision […]
Ric Hassani is back—and this time, he’s rewriting the rules of sound and swagger with his most ambitious project yet. The highly anticipated album, “Lagos Lover Boy,” drops June 13, 2025, and by all early indications, it’s a game-changer for Nigerian pop music. Taking to social media in a flurry […]
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as the Super Eagles of Nigeria find themselves in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The draw, held in Rabat on Monday, promises an exciting tournament in Morocco, where Nigeria will aim to reclaim their continental glory. […]
