The world mourns the loss of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who passed away at the age of 81 following complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Known globally for his transformative impact on reggae music, Cliff was not only a celebrated singer and songwriter but a cultural ambassador whose legacy extended far beyond the shores of Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor There are words I pride myself on not knowing the meaning of and “Polycule”, if not for the trending story on the Nigerian X space over the weekend, was one of them. The entire concept behind the word makes no sense. Even animals cannot relate or seem to identify with Read More…
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…
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…
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…
A coalition of over 40 citizens and civic groups has written a strong letter of protest to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, condemning what they describe as the “assault and harassment” of Ms. Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, by Man O’ War volunteers allegedly acting under police orders during the #EndSARS memorial Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe In a strategic pivot from conventional political coverage, US Vice President Kamala Harris offered an extraordinarily bleak assessment of the current political environment in the United States, declaring the country is at a critical juncture. Her most striking quote, which also serves as the title of the conversation, was: “America Is At Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor Charles and Camilla were seen during the official state visit to Vatican City on Oct. 23, 2025, where they met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace. King Charles and Queen Camilla publicly prayed with the Pope for the first time since the English Reformation.The meeting for prayer between Read More…