France is fundamentally reshaping its African engagement, pivoting from historic post-colonial military and political dominance to a partnership focused on co-investment and trade. Driven by rising anti-French sentiment and... Continue

BY YUSUF ADEBAYO For decades, the global fight against smoking has relied on a familiar playbook: warn, restrict, and hope for cessation. Yet millions of people still smoke, underscoring... Continue

BEN AHANONU   Nigerian households are facing renewed financial strain as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has spiked sharply across major cities.... Continue

PHILIP OBIN The just-concluded party primaries in Nigeria have exposed a dangerous truth: many of those shouting for free, fair and credible elections are not actually against electoral manipulation.... Continue

BY ADEMOLA OSHODI  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families... Continue

A major outbreak of Ebola is rapidly spreading across Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the May 2026 Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency... Continue