Coastal Communities at the Edge of Disappearance
In Apakin, a historic coastal village in Lagos, the ocean is not just washing away land—it is swallowing memory. Homes, fishing boats, and even ancestral graves are being claimed by […]
Maryam Bukar Hassan Named UN’s First Global Advocate for Peace
When Nigerian poet Maryam Bukar Hassan (Alhanislam) was named the United Nations’ first Global Advocate for Peace, the world witnessed a landmark moment. Her journey from conflict-torn Borno to the […]
Turning Trash into Hope: How a Teen Eco-Changemaker is Reimagining Lagos
In 2020, devastating floods displaced Amara Nwuneli’s family in Lagos — wiping out not just their home, but her parents’ spice business too. That loss could have stopped most of […]
Recent Win of the D’Tigress and Super Falcons: A Triumph Beyond the Scoreline
In recent weeks, Nigeria’s female national teams — D’Tigress in basketball and the Super Falcons in football — have delivered major victories on the international stage.The Super Falcons put on […]
Music as a Weapon of Advocacy
Fela Kuti’s iconic declaration — “Music is the weapon” — continues to echo across generations. More than just rhythm or entertainment, music in Africa has long been a tool of […]
The Right to Breathe: How the World Finally Recognised That a Healthy Environment is a Human Right
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a powerful advisory opinion declaring that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right. This decision wasn’t […]