Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence in Paris after being convicted of criminal conspiracy for allegedly accepting Libyan funds to finance his 2007 presidential campaign.Moments after Sarkozy entered jail, his lawyer Christophe Ingrain said a request for his release had been filed. "Nothing justifies his imprisonment, said Ingrain: "He’ll Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. A series of ongoing youth-led demonstrations in Morocco began on the 27 September, 2025. Organised by decentralised, anonymous collectives known as GenZ 212 and Morocco Youth Voice, protesters demanded significant improvement to public education and healthcare, while criticizing government spending on international sporting events like the 2030 FIFA Read More…
The Nobel Prizes are awards given by the Nobel Foundation and granted in accordance with the principle of "for the greatest benefit to humankind". This year makes it 123 years since the prizes were first awarded. The Nobel Prizes are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards available in their respective fields. The 5 fields Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan Four years after Lekki, the lesson endures October 20, 2020, changed something in Nigeria’s national psyche. That day, young Nigerians — most of them Gen Zs — confronted power in a way our generation rarely dared. They came without godfathers or political patrons, armed only with smartphones, hashtags, Read More…
“ It is not easy to be a pioneer — but oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world.” – Elizabeth Blackwell When discussing colour printing in Nigeria, one recalls that in the beginning was Academy Press, sixty years ago. Before then, there was no Read More…
Nigeria woke up this week to a swirl of rumours that a military coup had been uncovered — an unsettling echo of the country’s turbulent past. According to reports widely circulated by Sahara Reporters and other online outlets, the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) detained sixteen officers, including a Brigadier-General, for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Read More…
On Monday, thousands of people gathered in a central square in the capital, chanting: “The President must quit now!” Protests in Madagascar began on September 25, influenced by a wave of global Gen Z unrest. According to the United Nations, at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured since the demonstrations Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor Born on January 7th, 1945, Dr. Uma Ukpai, from Asaga in Ohafia, Abia State, was an international evangelist, preacher and Christian leader. He was the founder of Uma Ukpai Evangelisttic Association, a non denominational ministry based in Uyo. He also founded Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) alongside other men of Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor Out of the 175 people pardoned by President Tinubu, 53 are drug dealers and by drug I mean tramadol, cocaine, Indian hemp, marijuana, cannabis, heroin. 41 out of this same 175 pardoned people were illegal miners. Throw in Herbert Macaulay, Ken Saro Wiwa and Mamman Vatsa to the mix to Read More…
The Super Eagles delivered a performance worthy of champions on Tuesday, but it was a victory driven less by glory and more by sheer, desperate survival. Nigeria’s emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Benin Republic secured the team a runner-up finish in Group C, narrowly clinching one of the four coveted spots in the final African playoff Read More…