A viral video featuring American humanitarian worker Alex Barbir has ignited public debate after he alleged that Benue State officials obstructed his efforts to rebuild a market for survivors of the devastating Yelwata massacre—and subsequently presented an inflated ₦300 million construction bill for work he estimates should cost ₦50–60 million. Barbir, founder of the U.S.-based…
At 48, a software engineer began forgetting names mid-sentence. His focus frayed by the afternoon. His mood swung unpredictably. Desperate for clarity, he ordered NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) powder, creatine, and an array of “brain-boosting” supplements—spending hundreds of dollars in one week. Three months later? Minimal change. “I felt scammed,” he admitted. “Then my doctor explained…
Sarah lost 38 pounds on her GLP-1 medication. Her clothes fit better, her blood sugar stabilized, and her doctor praised her progress. But something felt off. Climbing stairs left her winded. Carrying groceries strained her arms. At 52, she felt weaker—not stronger—despite the number on the scale dropping. Sarah’s experience reflects a quiet crisis emerging…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday evening at approximately 8:55 p.m., concluding a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The President’s return followed several days of diplomatic engagements in Ankara and Istanbul, where he held talks…
The FCT Minister Nyesom Wike threatened to “forcibly gain access” to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium if denied permission for political rallies—a move analysts warn could trigger confrontations in Nigeria’s most protracted subnational crisis. Wike made the declaration on Friday during a supporters’ gathering in Port Harcourt, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration of politically motivated denials…
Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved all political parties and repealed laws governing their operations under a decree approved January 29 by the Council of Ministers. The presidency announced the measure, which transfers all parties’ assets to the state, formally ending multi-party politics in the West African nation, a system suspended since Captain Ibrahim Traoré…
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended for five Confederation of African Football matches and fined $100,000 following tumultuous scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco on January 18. The disciplinary action stems from Thiaw’s conduct during the championship match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Senegal secured a 1–0…
In clinics across Nigeria, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Beyond prescriptions and lab tests, physicians are increasingly writing a different kind of order: “Eat more of this.” As chronic diseases strain our healthcare system, Nigerian doctors are turning to Africa’s culinary heritage, not as folklore, but as evidence-based nutritional therapy. The Science Behind the Pot…
