When Sandra and Tolu tied the knot in Lagos last December, it was nothing short of a spectacle. Over 500 guests, two outfit changes for […]
Year: 2025
The Hidden Fortunes of Africa’s Power Elite – What the Panama Papers Reveal
When the Panama Papers burst onto the global scene, they did more than just embarrass world leaders and celebrities. They pulled back the curtain on […]
Lagos is Not Nigeria — The Danger of a Single Story
In conversations about Nigeria—especially outside the country—Lagos is often the face that represents us. People imagine the bustling streets of Victoria Island, the traffic of […]
Nigeria’s Health Sector on the Brink: Why Doctors Are Tired of Waiting
The signs have been there for months—silent protests, warning letters, and mounting frustration among medical professionals. Now, the Nigerian health sector faces a possible shutdown, […]
After Six Years on the Run, Alleged Drug Kingpin Finally Falls — Inside NDLEA’s Big Bust and What It Means for Nigeria’s War on Drugs
For six long years, a 60-year-old man believed to be one of Nigeria’s most elusive drug traffickers managed to stay one step ahead of the […]
The Strategist and the Strongman: Inside Paul Kagame’s Rwanda
In 1994, Rwanda was a country shattered. Close to a million people had been slaughtered in just 100 days. The world watched in horror, and […]
From Gold to Blood: Inside the Informal Mining Communities Across Africa
In the dusty hills of Burkina Faso, young men with calloused hands dig through the earth in search of gold. Their tools are basic – […]
Second Phase of NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital Medical Outreach for over 250 Journalists in Abuja
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital, has conducted it’s second round of free medical outreach […]
Patriarchy, Power and Policy: Why Gender Bills Keep Failing in Nigeria
In March 2022, the Nigerian National Assembly rejected five gender-related bills during a constitutional amendment process. Women across the country poured into the streets in […]
The ‘Forever Presidents’ of Africa – Why Some Seats Just Won’t Get Cold
In most parts of the world, being a president is like renting a flat: you move in, stay for a few years, and then it’s […]