Africans in centuries past used to be immune to basic infectious based diseases such as smallpox. The people of the Yoruba kingdom and that of the Kingdom of Dahomey invoked the healing and immunizing powers of the Sopona or Babalú Aye and Sakpata deities (god of smallpox) over these periods (Oripelaye et al, 2016). Many West and Central African…
The FCT Police Command says it is not aware of an alleged N180 million fraud case linked to a Non-Governmental Organization owned by popular social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a video shared via Instagram on Friday, Otse claimed his NGO’s account was hacked, resulting in the theft of over N180 million. According…
Duration: 20 to 30 Minutes Playwright: Patrick Majekodunmi Benjamin Opening Scene: The Damaged Creek (Present Day) A heavy, suffocating silence blankets the creek, once brimming with life, broken only by the sporadic drip of oil from a rusting pipeline. A battered white jerry-can floats by, spinning lazily. Its design—two V-shaped patterns, one blue and the other red, stacked upon…
Netflix Nigeria recently tweeted that they are “going nowhere,” which is in response to speculation about the company’s plans to leave the country. This clarification comes amidst a variety of rumors about Netflix’s investment and future in Nigeria. The rumor started after reports from some social media users claimed that the streaming giant had canceled its Nigerian Originals and…
Once upon a time, in the era of Tinubu,When hunger wore agbada and danced in the streets,There lived a man—let’s call him Ojo the Dreamer,Whose belly was a drum that never ceased to beat. Ojo, weary of garri and watery soup,Decided one day to eat like the chiefs.So, he strolled to “Chop Life Restaurant,”Where food looked like art, and…
Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni, the 12-year-old boy who tragically died in 2021 after allegedly being bullied at Dowen College in Lagos, has reportedly passed away. It was gathered that her death occurred in late November, following a battle with intermittent blood pressure-related health issues. Meanwhile, Mrs Oromoni’s death comes just over seven months after a special…
Have you ever wondered how ancient systems of thought could connect with the technology-driven world we live in today? Let’s take the Odu Ifá—the 256 sacred patterns central to Ifá divination. At first glance, they might seem mystical, but delve deeper, and you’ll uncover something remarkable: they operate on a binary logic strikingly similar to the 1s and 0s…
After the death of a former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari, his son Mubarak Zakari has also passed on. Late Ibrahim served as Director-General of the NIA from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the early 1990s and headed the country’s anti-terrorism efforts during former President…
This was how our African queens proudly showcased the beauty and diversity of our African traditional attires at the Miss Universe pageant 👸🏽👸🏽. Each outfit celebrated the rich heritage, culture, and creativity of the continent. Mama Africa is proud to see her daughters representing so boldly on a global stage! 👸🏽
Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the Miss Universe 2024 competition, has made history by emerging as the 1st Runner-Up, placing second globally. Held in Mexico City, the prestigious event concluded with Adetshina becoming the highest-ranking African contestant in this year’s edition, a significant achievement for Nigeria and the continent. The 23-year-old model and advocate from Taraba State had…
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