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Food is more than fuel. It is memory, comfort, and sometimes even medicine. Yet the way we prepare it often matters as much as what we put on our plates. In many Nigerian homes, cooking is an act of care sizzling oil for akara on a Saturday morning, steaming moi moi leaves for a festive […]
In Nigeria today, climate change is no longer an abstract idea, it is the lived reality of flooded streets, prolonged heat waves, and unpredictable rainy seasons. Beyond destroying homes and displacing families, these extreme weather events are reshaping the country’s health landscape in ways that demand urgent attention. From cholera outbreaks after floods to malaria […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA swooped on the syndicate after a two-week-long intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos, which led to the arrest of three leaders of the cartel and intercepting large […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu noted that the conferment on Monday, September 8, is a testament […]
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly targeting the X (formerly Twitter) account of Sahara Reporters publisher and activist, Omoyele Sowore. In a statement on Sunday, Adeyanju described the DSS move as “unacceptable” and an attack on democracy. ‘I Won’t Delete It,’ Sowore Responds To […]
The internationally acclaimed stage production Fela and the Kalakuta Queens is returning to Lagos this Christmas. Created and co-written by Bolanle Austen-Peters, the musical has become Nigeria’s highest-grossing and most-watched theatre production, with performances held in major cities worldwide. Bolanle Austen-Peters announced the return of Fela and the Kalakuta Queens on her official Instagram handle, […]
Studio Monkey Shoulder has awarded a Lagos-based electronic music collective, Mainland House Music, £10,000 (₦20,000,000) grant to bring their ambitious new project “See The Sound” to life. The initiative, run in partnership with renowned DJ, Gilles Peterson and global music platform Worldwide FM, supports community-driven projects that push sonic boundaries and celebrate local music innovation. […]
Come Sunday September 14, Lagos-based fashion brand, ‘AmDiddy’ is set to launch its inaugural fashion show which is set fuse fashion with technology. The show according to the CEO of AmDiddy Ltd, Samuel Udeji, will spotlight homegrown talent on the runway and showcase the exceptional craftsmanship behind the brand. Udeji who spoke in a media […]
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has said that he will not bow to pressure from the Department of State Services (DSS) to delete a social media post considered critical of President Bola Tinubu. The DSS had written to X (formerly Twitter), demanding […]
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected burglers in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy and store breaking at Kilimi Village, Michika local government area of the state. The arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that the suspects broke into a phone accessories shop at Kilimi Village and carted away valuable items. Acting […]