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In a landmark move, Cambridge University in the United Kingdom has officially returned 116 Benin artefacts from its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). The decision marks a major step in addressing the colonial-era seizure of cultural heritage and restoring national pride. The artefacts, primarily cast…
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny stole the spotlight at Sunday’s Super Bowl, transforming the stadium into a lively street party celebrating Puerto Rico and its culture. The reggaeton icon’s Spanish-language performance emphasized unity, heritage, and resilience — even as it drew sharp criticism from former President Donald Trump. Fans had eagerly anticipated the 31-year-old singer’s…
by Hadiza Abdulraheem Headaches, low energy, and dehydration are among the most common physical difficulties people experience while fasting, especially in the first week. These symptoms are usually not caused by fasting itself, but by how suhoor, sleep, hydration, and daily habits are handled. With a few adjustments, most of these issues can be reduced…
Most Muslims hope to make the most of Ramadan each year, but that usually depends on what is done before the month begins. Ramadan changes daily routines, priorities, and energy levels, so preparing in advance helps the month run more smoothly and allows worship to happen with less distraction. Here are seven simple things you…
The Nigerian political landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation on Monday as Peter Obi joined hundreds of aggrieved youths at the National Assembly. This unexpected appearance followed several days of rising tensions over the controversial 2026 amendments to the Electoral Act. Protesters primarily demand the immediate reinstatement of mandatory electronic transmission of results from all…
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to face questioning from the US Congress on Monday in a closed-door deposition. Serving a 20-year prison sentence for trafficking minors to Epstein, Maxwell will participate in the deposition via videolink from prison. However, it is anticipated that she will invoke her Fifth Amendment…
In the famous Pirates of the Caribbean films, Tortuga is introduced as a place where disorder has settled in and made it comfortable. It is noisy, violent, indulgent, and strangely functional. People drink, fight, recruit allies, lose fortunes, and bury grievances all in the same breath. Authority is not absent, but it is weak, improvised,…
The Bank of Industry has obtained regulatory clearance from the Central Bank of Nigeria to establish a Non-Interest Banking window, a development the development finance institution says will broaden financial access for ethically motivated enterprises and underserved segments of the economy. According to a statement issued by the bank, the approval authorises BoI to…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited sustained a remarkably positive trajectory during the final trading sessions of the week. Investors effectively added four trillion naira to their collective wealth over a brief five-day operational period. This significant appreciation reflects a renewed confidence in the underlying fundamentals of the domestic corporate sector. Market capitalisation reached an unprecedented peak…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has engaged key stakeholders over the planned delivery of a 132KV electricity transmission line and gas pipeline right-of-way corridor across the Lekki-Epe axis, as part of efforts to expand critical energy infrastructure in the state. The engagement, held on Friday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, was jointly organised…
