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…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Ginger is a versatile spice that adds a unique zest to desserts, making them more flavorful and aromatic. From cookies to cakes, ginger can be used in a variety of ways to elevate the taste of sweet treats. Here are 5 delightful dessert recipes that highlight the magic Read More…
Nigeria is a country with two distinct legal systems, whether we admit it or not. That is the only way to describe the country, given that some people insist that everything, including the constitution, be subordinated to their religion. To cover up their refusal to accept the secularity of Nigeria, they make such claims as, Read More…
The high-stakes diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and the United States has violently fractured, following an unprecedented move by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has not only designated Nigeria as a violator of religious freedom but also threatened military action. On Friday, the U.S. President announced the immediate redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor The United States cannot standby while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries. We stand ready, willing , and able to save our great Christian population around the world!” These were words posted by President Trump on his pages and also on the White House official pages, Read More…