Inspired by Efuru by Flora Nwapa
2 weeks ago
For over three decades, Atiku Abubakar has remained a towering figure in Nigerian politics, perpetually at the cusp of the presidency, but never quite reaching it. Though admired for his resilience and deep political networks, his journey has increasingly come to symbolize poor timing, inconsistent allegiances, and what many now consider a string of fatal […]
7 months ago
In just eight days, between July 20 and 28, 2025, a fresh wave of violent attacks by armed groups in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province has forced at least 46,667 people from their homes, according to the United Nations. The renewed violence, mainly targeting the districts of Chiúre, Ancuabe, and Muidumbe, is worsening an already […]
7 months ago
The late President Muhammadu Buhari contested and won elections, and the most important fact that spurred his victory was the grassroots loyalty. Across two decades of running for president, the former military general became a near-mythic figure to northern Nigeria’s talakawa (masses), regularly pulling in around 12 million votes, mostly from the North, regardless of […]
7 months ago
Amstel Malta and Goldberg on Wednesday, 30th of July, 2025, rolled out the drums to honour the Super Falcons of Nigeria, fresh off their record-setting 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory in Rabat, Morocco. Goldberg and Amstel Malta proudly sponsored the celebration; two brands that share the Falcons’ winning spirit. Goldberg, a symbol […]
7 months ago
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced a controversial new directive: motorists caught driving against traffic, commonly referred to as “one-way” will now be subjected to compulsory psychiatric evaluations. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the policy is a part of a “multi-faceted approach to restore road discipline, ensure public safety, and […]
8 months ago
Ghana is accelerating its embrace of cryptocurrency as the government deepens talks on regulatory frameworks and partnerships aimed at integrating digital assets into its financial ecosystem. This move comes amid a regional trend, with several African nations adopting crypto as a hedge against inflation, currency devaluation, and limited access to global finance. According to recent […]
8 months ago
The Catholic Church has beatified Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, the 26-year-old customs official who was murdered in July 2007, just three months into his new job as a customs officer. He was abducted and brutally murdered in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. His battered body was discovered two days later near a university […]
8 months ago
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has initiated a significant leadership reshuffle, replacing long-serving Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with economist Justin Nsengiyumva and unveiling a new cabinet, marking a shift in the country’s executive leadership. Ngirente, who had previously served as Prime Minister since 2017, was dismissed on Wednesday, July 23. His successor, Justin Nsengiyumva, brings extensive […]
8 months ago
