A studio portrait of Nigerian WWE wrestler Oba Femi, “The Ruler,” standing in his signature wrestling gear with a red beaded necklace and blue armbands. Photo Credit: Oba Femi/Instagram It isn’t every day that we witness a passing of the torch this significant, but on Sunday, 19th April 2026, the world watched as a new king was crowned at…
When the act becomes art, the audience forgets it was ever an act. The Fishermen is that kind of narration where the audience forgets they are only witnessing a telling. For me, this is a story of rebirth. It speaks to the childhood many Nigerian millennials know too well. A family of eight lives happily in one of Nigeria’s…
What are the risks and benefits of using vitamin C for depression and anxiety? “In adults, emerging evidence suggests that higher daily intake of fiber-rich fruit and vegetable servings is associated with lower incidences of anxiety, greater happiness, higher life satisfaction, and greater social-emotional well-being,” says a review in the journal Nutrients. So, “persuading people to consume more fruits…
Nigeria’s central bank has once again rolled out a new policy aimed at boosting transparency, improving the pricing of money, reducing opacity, and aligning the country with global market standards. At its core is the recently introduced Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), a reference rate. Like fuel prices in the real economy, benchmark rates act read more Explainer:…
Africa is entering a more complex phase, shaped by rising geopolitical tensions, shifting capital flows, and uneven growth across key markets. From currency pressures in East Africa to record valuations in Nigeria’s banking sector and renewed momentum in frontier economies, the continent is navigating both opportunity and risk in an increasingly volatile global environment. Global read more AFRICA…
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is in advanced talks with Bank of China to launch a direct local-currency-to-yuan settlement platform by year-end, as trade ties between Africa and China deepen. The proposed platform would allow businesses to settle transactions directly in Chinese yuan, bypassing the US dollar and reducing conversion costs that have long weighed on African read more Ecobank,…
Nigeria’s cosmetics import bill, estimated at over $1.1 billion, is intensifying calls for stronger local manufacturing and value addition in the sector, as policymakers and industry experts push for reduced dependence on imports. This was revealed at the media parley hosted by Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, director general, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RRMRDC,in Abuja on read more Nigeria…
Children aged 17 and below in the UK are set to be permanently barred from buying cigarettes after Parliament approved new anti-smoking laws in what ministers describe as the most significant public health reform in a generation. According to the BBC, both the House of Commons and the House of Lords have now agreed on read more Children…
Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have climbed one spot to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Tuesday, reaffirming their position as Africa’s leading women’s football side. The nine-time African champions moved up from 37th place, where they were ranked in the previous standings published in December 2025. Their slight improvement comes despite…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed down tough sanctions to Kano Pillars after crowd trouble and other incidents during their recent league clash against Rivers United. In a statement released by the league authorities, Kano Pillars were fined ₦15 million for breaches linked to the match, as the NPFL moved to reinforce discipline and maintain professionalism across…
ENUGU — Ray Kene Ogbodo, a governorship…
An Enugu frontline governorship candidate for the…
