In the Moroccan capital of Rabat, the Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a thrilling performance, brushing aside the Gabon national football team 4-1 to secure their place in the final of the African qualifying playoffs for the FIFA World Cup 2026.The victory ends a tense buildup and puts Nigeria one step closer to returning to Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe When Pelumi Nubi eased her tiny purple car — fondly named Lumi — onto the road outside London last year, she did not only set out on a journey across continents. She stepped into a story that would eventually inspire millions: a 10,000-kilometre solo drive across 17 countries, ending at the gates Read More…
The boxing world was thrown into fresh controversy on Thursday after multiple reports said former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is close to agreeing a blockbuster bout with YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul in Miami this December. According to The Guardian, Joshua and Paul are “finalising a deal” for a heavyweight contest that would headline a Netflix Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. On November 10, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from jail, three weeks into a five-year prison term for taking part in a criminal conspiracy. He will be subjected to strict judicial supervision and barred from leaving France ahead of an appeal trial due to be held Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Lagos Fashion Week 2025, held from October 29 to November 2 and it transformed Nigeria’s cultural capital into Africa’s fashion epicenter once again. The theme "In Full Bloom" celebrated African creativity, innovation and collaboration. The event brought together top designers, emerging talents, and industry leaders who are shaping Read More…
When Failed State 2030: Nigeria – A Case Study was published in 2011 by the U.S. Air War College, it was received with both fascination and quiet indignation. The paper, written by a team of senior U.S. Air Force officers, framed Nigeria as a potential epicentre of global instability — a vast, oil-rich federation teetering Read More…
Across Mali and beyond, grief and outrage are spreading over the brutal killing of Mariam Cisse, the 22-year-old TikTok creator who used her voice and platform to praise the Malian army and promote national unity. Her final videos, showing her in military fatigues and smiling proudly with the caption “Vive Mali”, have now become symbols Read More…
By Wole Olaoye “O deity, save me if you can; if not, just leave me as you met me”, Teacher Abel soliloquised when he learnt of President Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria to rid the country of Islamist terrorists. Abel is of southwest extraction. He used to teach in a primary school in Northern Nigeria. Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. So many ways to enjoy your thick, creamy yogurt that many may not be aware of. As a yogurt making mom who’s built a successful business around yogurt, let me quickly share some of the fun ways I and my kids enjoy yogurt. My emphasis here is on Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Emotional boundaries are essential for mental health and healthy relationships. They help you define what you are comfortable with and what you are not, emotionally. By mindful practices you can strengthen these boundaries and ensure a healthy emotional space. Here are 5 mindful practices that can help you Read More…