Islamic State still dangerous despite Baghdadi’s death
The killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a U.S. raid is a further blow to a jihadist group that once held a swathe of territory in Iraq…
Revealed: Best countries to be a woman, Nigeria among worst nations, says new research
The Women, Peace and Security Index, first published in 2017, looks at how women in 167 countries fare in the areas of inclusion, justice and security. Norway tops the list…
British-born Nigerian actor hopes black skinhead film will ‘heal’ pain
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje British-born Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje was taken into foster care by a white family near London as a baby in the 1960s. As a youth, the unthinkable happened: the…
Changing incentives, policies crucial to end hunger, malnutrition
Aid agencies, the United Nations and its member countries mark World Food Day on Wednesday in the shadow of a worsening hunger and malnutrition crisis fueled by climate change, drawn-out…
Cooking to live: Ending Africa’s unchecked indoor air pollution
Oct. 15, 2019 Countless number of women in Nigeria, Africa especially in rural communities suffer from the negative effect of over exposure to carbon emission from cooking stoves fuelled by…
Investing in Nigeria’s clean energy projects for sustainable development
March 10, 2019 World leaders are committed to curbing global warming by driving down greenhouse gas emissions, as climate projects won record financing from the world’s big development banks last…
Nigeria @ 59: Governor Ihedioha Restates Mission to Make Imo Great
As Nigeria celebrates 59 years of Independence, Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, has said significant progress has been made towards the rebuilding of the state as well…
Victims of a ‘place of Islamic teachings’ in Nigeria share tales of terror
When Jibril had tried to escape as a boy from an institution in Nigeria that called itself a place of Islamic teachings, he said he was hung up by his…
In New York, world leaders celebrate Buhari’s anti-corruption credentials
Wednesday was a helluva day. Filled to the brim. We didn’t call it a day till 9 p.m (2 a.m Nigerian time), and it was with all pleasure that I…
Media leaders recommend review of journalism curriculum to fit digital economy
Media leaders and stakeholders have called on tertiary institutions offering journalism and mass communication courses to review their curriculum to meet the demands of the digital era. This was part…