The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. A 38-year-old tanker driver, Alagbe Hezekiah, has been hailed for his bravery after risking his life to prevent a potentially catastrophic fire incident at a filling station in Iwo, Osun State in a Video obtained by The News Chronicle. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Feesu Junction along the Iwo-Ibadan Expressway, opposite […] The post Tanker Driver Drives Burning Truck Away From Iwo Filling Station, Saves Lives appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. “Books and all forms of writing have always been objects of terror to those who seek to suppress truth.” — Wole Soyinka. That quote is not about literature. It is about governance. I ask today: Is Nigeria sleepwalking into its funeral? A holistic account of this week suggests so. Petrol sells for N1,450 per litre […] The post Is Nigeria Sleepwalking Into Its Funeral? Soyinka’s Warning and the 3cs appeared first on The News Chronicle.

After six years of uncertainty and grief, the controversy surrounding the death of cub journalist Pelumi Onifade had finally been put to rest. Onifade, a 20-year-old Gboah TV journalist, was one of the many victims of the brutal and violent suppression of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020 by the Nigerian government. Onifade vanished during […] The post #EndSARS: 6 years later, autopsy confirms cause of cub journalist Pelumi Onifade’s death. What is next? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

For creators who have been looking for an opportunity that brings together music, video, gaming and artificial intelligence, CANEX Create Thon 2026 comes with a prize pool that is difficult to overlook. The competition is built around a different kind of creative challenge, with participants expected to take an original idea and turn it into […] The post CANEX Create-Thon 2026: How African musicians, video creators, others can compete for $50,000 in cash rewards appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

December in Lagos is already known for packed calendars, major concerts, visiting celebrities and a steady stream of entertainment events, but Davido’s latest announcement has introduced a different kind of anticipation around the season. The singer is preparing to return to one of Nigeria’s most recognisable cultural venues for 3 consecutive nights, with each evening […] The post What to expect from Davido’s 3-night National Theatre residency appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Ale house readings, spiritual zest, and the inevitable crapulous effect: a pub, the public house, the inn, the tavern, that home that functions between your actual home and the funeral rites that lie ahead, a space where so much living is done, the indifferent years passing in unnoticed flow.  “There is no private house in […] The post Guinness Meditations and Fine Retreats: The Drunken Poet Turns Twenty appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. A 38-year-old tanker driver, Alagbe Hezekiah, has been hailed for his bravery after risking his life to prevent a potentially catastrophic fire incident at a filling station in Iwo, Osun State in a Video obtained by The News Chronicle. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Feesu Junction along the Iwo-Ibadan Expressway, opposite […] The post Tanker Driver Drives Burning Truck Away From Iwo Filling Station, Saves Lives appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. “Books and all forms of writing have always been objects of terror to those who seek to suppress truth.” — Wole Soyinka. That quote is not about literature. It is about governance. I ask today: Is Nigeria sleepwalking into its funeral? A holistic account of this week suggests so. Petrol sells for N1,450 per litre […] The post Is Nigeria Sleepwalking Into Its Funeral? Soyinka’s Warning and the 3cs appeared first on The News Chronicle.

After six years of uncertainty and grief, the controversy surrounding the death of cub journalist Pelumi Onifade had finally been put to rest. Onifade, a 20-year-old Gboah TV journalist, was one of the many victims of the brutal and violent suppression of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020 by the Nigerian government. Onifade vanished during […] The post #EndSARS: 6 years later, autopsy confirms cause of cub journalist Pelumi Onifade’s death. What is next? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

For creators who have been looking for an opportunity that brings together music, video, gaming and artificial intelligence, CANEX Create Thon 2026 comes with a prize pool that is difficult to overlook. The competition is built around a different kind of creative challenge, with participants expected to take an original idea and turn it into […] The post CANEX Create-Thon 2026: How African musicians, video creators, others can compete for $50,000 in cash rewards appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

December in Lagos is already known for packed calendars, major concerts, visiting celebrities and a steady stream of entertainment events, but Davido’s latest announcement has introduced a different kind of anticipation around the season. The singer is preparing to return to one of Nigeria’s most recognisable cultural venues for 3 consecutive nights, with each evening […] The post What to expect from Davido’s 3-night National Theatre residency appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Ale house readings, spiritual zest, and the inevitable crapulous effect: a pub, the public house, the inn, the tavern, that home that functions between your actual home and the funeral rites that lie ahead, a space where so much living is done, the indifferent years passing in unnoticed flow.  “There is no private house in […] The post Guinness Meditations and Fine Retreats: The Drunken Poet Turns Twenty appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The name Rubisco sounds almost like an alias for a gregarious and popular college kid who seems to be present in every social circle. For good reason, Rubisco is ubiquitous all right, because it is often described as the most abundant protein on Earth. However, most people will live their entire lives without hearing the […] The post Rubisco: What an Imperfect Enzyme Can Teach Us About Metabolism appeared first on The News Chronicle.

The post Toyin Abraham gives out cash and gifts to fans at her praise concert (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham is undoubtedly one of the few celebrities who love her fans and hold them dearly. The movie star, who held her praise concert last night, gave them cash and gifts for attending, as shown in a video online. In her speech, she noted that her fans are rarely present at her [...] The post Toyin Abraham gives out cash and gifts to fans at her praise concert (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Anambra State High Court in Awka has sentenced native doctor Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit,” to 12 years imprisonment for offences linked to kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals.Justice Jude Obiora gave him six years on two counts, to run concurrently.Igboekweze, from Okija, was arrested with two others by the Agunechemba Security Outfit and charged in April 2025 under the

The post “How Destiny Etiko slapped a makeup artist and embarrassed her PA” – Stanley Ontop spills as he defends Queen Esther appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Nollywood actor and filmmaker Stanley Ontop has defended his colleague, Queen Esther Udeh, against Destiny Etiko. Kemi Filani reported on the Where Is The Lie podcast that Esther claimed Destiny told her not to come close if she wanted to film her. She claimed the actress said she would snatch her phone, throw it, and slap her. [...] The post “How Destiny Etiko slapped a makeup artist and embarrassed her PA” – Stanley Ontop spills as he defends Queen Esther appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Reality TV star CeeC shared cute new photos on social media and her caption says it all...She capped ''Living not surviving''.

The post Natasha absent as 2baba celebrates 51st birthday and album launch with his mother and kids (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News. It was a double celebration for legendary singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, as he marked his 51st birthday and album launch all in one night. Kemi Filani reported on September 18th that the music icon had turned 51 and had also launched his album, Oldest Young Man. To celebrate the double milestone, he [...] The post Natasha absent as 2baba celebrates 51st birthday and album launch with his mother and kids (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

#SundayStillness#HeartAtPeace #GraceForTheWeekAhead#QuietStrengthSunday#SoulRefresh#NewWeekLoadingGood morning this beautifully blessed Oh happy day Sunday. ....Step into this day with gratitude and Let grace fill your home and prepare your heart for the new week ahead.“This is the day the Lord has made.” — Psalm 118:24😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

The post Toyin Abraham and husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi, shut down divorce rumours as they hug and kiss at her concert (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Nollywood couple Toyin Abraham and Kolawole Ajeyemi have debunked divorce rumours with their latest outing at her concert. Kemi Filani reported that on Saturday, she held her praise and worship concert tagged ‘Bestie Jesu Concert 2026’ at the Red Carpet Hall, Maroko, Lekki, Lagos. Shutting down speculations of a marital crisis, Kolawole showed support for [...] The post Toyin Abraham and husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi, shut down divorce rumours as they hug and kiss at her concert (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Crew member who recounted her experience with Destiny Etiko calls her out for threatening to arrest her over interview, shares proof (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Nollywood crew member Queen Esther Udeh, who recounted her experience with actress Destiny Etiko, has lashed out at her for threatening her. Kemi Filani reported on the Where Is The Lie podcast that Destiny told her not to come close if she wanted to film her. She claimed the actress said she would snatch her [...] The post Crew member who recounted her experience with Destiny Etiko calls her out for threatening to arrest her over interview, shares proof (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians should begin to see measurable reductions in transport fares from October 1, 2026, following the scale‑up of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme.According to him, the expanded rollout of CNG buses, refuelling stations and conversion centres will drive down costs and make daily transportation more affordable nationwide.

The post “How Pastor Bolaji Idowu sent me millions after I lost my pregnancy” – Toyin Abraham opens up (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has appreciated clergyman Pastor Bolaji Idowu as she reflected on her pregnancy loss. Kemi Filani reported that on Saturday, she held her praise and worship concert tagged ‘Bestie Jesu Concert 2026’ at the Red Carpet Hall, Maroko, Lekki, Lagos. While speaking at the event, Abraham appreciated Pastor Bolaji, who was at [...] The post “How Pastor Bolaji Idowu sent me millions after I lost my pregnancy” – Toyin Abraham opens up (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

The post Moment Toyin Abraham goes into deep worship at her praise concert, rolls on the floor (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News. Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has stirred the internet with her emotional display at her concert. On Saturday, she held her praise and worship concert tagged ‘Bestie Jesu Concert 2026’ at the Red Carpet Hall, Maroko, Lekki, Lagos. In a video from the event, the movie star was seen going into deep worship as the Holy [...] The post Moment Toyin Abraham goes into deep worship at her praise concert, rolls on the floor (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani News.

Nigeria's U17 women overcame a second-half red card to secure a 4–2 victory over Ghana in Yamoussoukro.

Burna Boy will return to Stade de France to headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in France.

Burna Boy will headline the NFL Paris Game halftime show at Stade de France on 25 October, as the league stages its first regular-season game in France.

Burna Boy will return to Stade de France to headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in France.

Burna Boy will return to Stade de France to headline the halftime show at the NFL’s first regular-season game in France on 25 October.

Nigeria's U17 girls overcame a second-half red card to beat Ghana 4-2 in Yamoussoukro.

A new steering structure will coordinate Nigeria's National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office and its digital-health agenda.

The Flamingos beat Ghana 4–2 in Yamoussoukro despite playing the final half-hour with 10 players.

Nigeria has inaugurated the steering committee for a national office intended to coordinate health technology, data standards and digital-health implementation.

The Federal Ministry of Health says a national clinical-governance and patient-safety framework is being developed, with new emphasis on safer long-term care for NCD patients.

Nigeria scored twice after being reduced to ten players to complete a 4–2 victory over Ghana in Yamoussoukro.

The Federal Government says a national clinical-governance and patient-safety framework is being developed as Nigeria focuses on safer long-term NCD care.

The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga has presented insurance cheques totalling Thirty-Seven Million, Eight Hundred read more Oyo police present N37. 89m insurance cheques to 48 families of fallen heroes

Moyosore Olomola, chief executive officer (CEO), SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, has reiterated the need to democratise high-quality healthcare service to read more High-quality healthcare services must remain accessible, affordable for Nigerians – SUNU Health

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has explained his decision to include Cristiano Ronaldo in his latest squad, making it clear the veteran forward remains in his plans because of what he can still offer on the pitch. The 41-year-old remains a key figure for Portugal and was included in Jesus’ first squad as national-team manager. […] The post Jorge Jesus explains why he called up Cristiano Ronaldo to Portugal Squad appeared first on NotjustOk.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s 24-man squad for the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, despite the striker currently recovering from an injury. The Galatasaray forward has missed his club’s recent matches, but Chelle has retained him for the crucial international fixtures. Nigeria […] The post Victor Osimhen included in Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2026 appeared first on NotjustOk.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen watched painfully as Galatasaray suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Trabzonspor on Saturday, with CBS pundit Michael Lahoud questioning the players' character, Soccernet.ng reports. The reigning Turkish champions travelled to Papara Park hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the Süper Lig season, but instead produced one of their poorest […]

Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend has miraculously avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a half-time warm-up in Thailand. While warming up at half-time for PT Prachuap against Pattani, Townsend stepped into the path of a moving ride-on pitch roller. Read Also:Turkey: Iheanacho Scores in Eighth Straight Game As [...] The post Townsend Suffers Bizarre Injury After Being Run Over By Turf-Laying Machine appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and will not leave Turkey for Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker was initially included in Eric Chelle's 24-man squad for the qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau despite his fitness concerns. Nigeria's technical team had been hopeful that Osimhen […]

England legend Alan Shearer has explained how Brighton managed to overrun Premier League champions Arsenal in Saturday’s tie at the AMEX. Arsenal were brought back down to earth with an almighty bump on Saturday, surrendering their perfect start to their Premier League title defence. The Seagulls were electric on the Sussex coast, deservedly taking all [...] The post How Brighton ‘Absolutely Battered’ Arsenal — Shearer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first call-up to the Benin national team after the striker's outstanding season in Latvia, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old forward was named in Rohr's 25-man squad for Benin's opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Mauritania, followed by […]

Atlético Madrid are set to host city rivals Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Madrid derby at the Riyadh Air Metroplitano on Sunday (today). Both sides will be looking to strengthen their position in the La Liga title race before the first international break of the season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Atletico Atlético Madrid [...] The post Atlético Vs Real Madrid: Los Blancos Brace For Fierce Derby Battle At Metropolitano appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed the message from new Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis that helped the team stay focused during their stunning 4-0 victory over Galatasaray on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Trabzonspor produced one of their biggest results of the Turkish Süper Lig season at Papara Park, beating the defending champions 4-0 and ending their unbeaten start […]

Coventry manager Frank Lampard has hailed a huge milestone for his squad after the team secured their first major Premier League victory of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest. The manager praised the resilience and character shown by his players throughout a tense, high-stakes fixture. Facing a well-drilled Forest side required [...] The post Massive Result — Lampard Hails Coventry’s Landmark Victory Over Nottingham Forest appeared first on Complete Sports.

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has blamed his side’s poor finishing for their 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered their second defeat of the season in a matchday four encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday. Abdulrahman Garba scored the decisive goal [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Laments Missed Chances In Niger Tornadoes’ Loss To Katsina United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after his recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected, completesports.com reports. This is according to a report by the Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe on Saturday. [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Osimhen Ruled Out Of Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Games Through Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kelechi Iheanacho scored for the eighth consecutive league game as Bursaspor came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory away to Batman Petrolspor. Doria put the hosts ahead in the 29th minute, but Iheanacho levelled the score from the penalty spot on the hour mark. The Nigeria international then completed the comeback five minutes from [...] The post Turkey: Iheanacho Scores in Eighth Straight Game As Bursaspor Beat Petrolspor Away appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Chidera Ejuke featured for Sevilla on Saturday, though his side ultimately suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of reigning champions Barcelona in La Liga. Making his sixth appearance of the ongoing campaign, Ejuke was introduced in the 59th minute in place of José Ángel Carmona (Correia), putting in a lively shift [...] The post La Liga: Ejuke In Action As Sevilla Fall To Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.

I have been building things since my days at FUT Owerri, where we launched the university’s first campus FM radio station. In industry, I served as a global lead ASIC design engineer, helping to develop the inertial sensors used in the early versions of the iPhone. I also invented a wafer-level chip-scale packaging technology for […] The post ContiSX Opens Pre-order for ContiSX Phones appeared first on Tekedia.

Volkswagen is considering more than 4,000 additional job cuts at Porsche as part of its most sweeping restructuring yet, highlighting the depth of the crisis facing the German automaker as weak Chinese demand and a costly shift in electric vehicles weigh on its most prestigious brands. Documents detailing a recent agreement by Volkswagen’s supervisory board […] The post Volkswagen Plans More Than 4,000 More Porsche Job Cuts as Profit Crisis Deepens appeared first on Tekedia.

TikTok and its Chinese parent ByteDance have hit a setback in their proposed $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department after a federal judge indicated he would reject a key part of the agreement involving a long-running privacy consent decree. U.S. District Judge George H. Wu in Los Angeles said Friday that he was […] The post Judge Signals Setback for TikTok’s $400 Million U.S. Privacy Settlement appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence could raise productivity across Europe by about 1% over the next five years, but the gains are likely to be uneven and could widen inequality, put additional pressure on electricity networks and deepen Europe’s reliance on foreign technology, according to an International Monetary Fund paper. The paper, prepared for an informal meeting of […] The post IMF Says AI Could Lift Europe’s Productivity 1% But Deepen Inequality and Energy Strain appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is no longer simply a tool for generating images. It is becoming a subject through which artists are questioning memory, ecology, identity, ownership and humanity’s responsibility toward technology. A series of exhibitions and cultural events involving artists including Ryan Koopmans, Alice Wexell, Auriea Harvey and Refik Anadol illustrates how rapidly AI and digital […] The post AI Art Enters a New Era of Memory, Ecology and Onchain Culture appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has firmly rejected predictions that artificial intelligence could end the world by 2030, stating there is a 0% chance of that outcome. In an exclusive interview with CBS News Huang said he questioned the motivations behind some of the more alarming AI predictions, suggesting political interests could drive them, attempts to […] The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says There’s Zero Chance AI Ends the World by 2030 appeared first on Tekedia.

Volkswagen has warned of up to €10 billion ($11.5 billion) in one-off costs, most of them linked to struggling sports car unit Porsche, deepening a crisis at the world’s second-largest automaker and underscoring the growing pressure on Europe’s industrial giants from a rapidly changing global market. The profit warning comes just two weeks after Volkswagen […] The post Volkswagen Flags €10 Billion Costs As Porsche Crisis Deepens And China Pressure Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has reignited one of the most contentious debates surrounding artificial intelligence: whether calls for stronger AI safety regulation are primarily about protecting society from powerful technologies or, as Karp argues, protecting AI companies from the legal consequences of what their systems may eventually do. Karp’s criticism targets what he describes as […] The post AI Safety, Liability and the Nationalization Debate appeared first on Tekedia.

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has climbed by more than $210 billion since the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Bitcoin rebounded above the $81,000 mark, trading as high as $81,907, and extending a sharp recovery that has triggered a strong rally in crypto-linked stocks. The recovery comes after Bitcoin […] The post Crypto Market Cap Gains Over $210 Billion Since CLARITY Act Failed in Senate appeared first on Tekedia.

Humanoid robots could become capable of carrying out most general-purpose tasks from verbal instructions as early as next year, but putting machines to work reliably inside homes will take significantly longer, according to the co-founder and chief scientist of Chinese robotics company Spirit AI. The prediction comes as China’s humanoid robotics industry shifts its focus […] The post Chinese Robotics Firm Says Humanoids Could Follow Verbal Instructions For Most Tasks By 2027, Reaching a “ChatGPT Moment.” appeared first on Tekedia.

China has rejected a reported European Union proposal to voluntarily limit Chinese hybrid vehicle sales in the bloc, warning that any export restrictions would violate global trade rules and could prompt Beijing to take measures to protect Chinese automakers. The Financial Times reported on Thursday that the European Union had asked China to voluntarily restrict […] The post China Rejects EU Push to Cap Chinese Car Sales as Trade Tensions Escalate appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk offered a notably specific near-term economic forecast, stating that artificial intelligence is likely to roughly double U.S. GDP growth next year. In a post on X, the Tesla and xAI CEO wrote, “My guess is that AI roughly doubles US GDP growth next year from 2% to 4%. Maybe even more.” While speaking […] The post Elon Musk Predicts AI Will Roughly Double U.S. GDP Growth Next Year appeared first on Tekedia.

Uganda has declared the end of an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case. The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention welcomed the milestone on Thursday, following the discharge of the country’s last Ebola patient on July 16, 2026. […]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for urgent regional coordination following a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and an imported Ebola Bundibugyo case reported in Uganda. According to Africa CDC, health authorities in the DRC have recorded 246 suspected cases […]

Cholera, measles, and mpox continue to drive public health activity across Africa in 2026, with new data showing a mix of declining transmission in some areas and renewed increases in others. According to the latest Africa CDC weekly briefing, 95 moderate- to high-risk public health events have been recorded so far this year, reflecting sustained […]

New WHO reports find sugary drinks and alcohol have become more affordable as weak taxes fail to curb consumption or health harms. The World Health Organization is urging governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages after new analyses showed these products are becoming more affordable in many countries, driving preventable disease […]

Hello, amazing parents! Raising energetic little ones is no small feat. They’re constantly on the move, exploring the world, and growing so rapidly. Just like a car needs the right fuel to run smoothly, our kids need the right nutrients to thrive and stay nourished. So, do you wonder what exactly goes into that amazing […]

Before a child says their first word or takes their first step, their brain is already working quietly behind the scenes, building billions of tiny connections that will shape how they think, learn and grow for the rest of their lives. The first three years of life shape the architecture of the human brain in […]

For thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease, the cost of dialysis has often meant choosing between treatment and survival. At an average of ₦50,000 per session, many patients were unable to keep up with the frequency of care required — sometimes three times a week. Now, in a step to ease that burden, the […]

In the latest episode of Paul Talks Science, we go inside the labs — and into the field — with Oxitec, the biotech company developing and deploying genetically modified mosquitoes to combat malaria in Djibouti. Paul speaks with Oxitec CEO Grey Frandsen about how their “friendly males” are being used in Djibouti to target Anopheles […]

Fountain University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following Academic and Non-Academic positions in Osun State.

Premium Human Resources Solution is recruiting to fill the position of: Direct Sales Agent (DSA). The position is located in Asa Nnentu, Aba Branch, Aba Shoe Plaza Branch, Adua Lane - Abia; Abakaliki Branch - Ebonyi; Abraka (DELSU) Branch - Delta; Ada George Road Branch - Rivers; Akwa Ibom; Anambra; Bayelsa; Cross River; Edo; Enugu; and Imo States. Salary: N115,000 - 126,000 monthly. Interested candidates should possess an NCE, OND, HND, or B.Sc., with little to no experience required, and be no more than 35 years old.

Fountain University is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Osun State: Network Administrator II, Programmer II, Higher Horticulturist, Higher Technical Officer, Engineer II - Civil / Building, Accountant I, and Medical Laboratory Technician.

Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of: Clinical Instructor (Nursing Science). The position is located in Osun State. Interested candidates should possess a B.NSc., NMCN Registration, Valid Practicing License.

Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of: Assistant Lecturer (Biochemistry & Nutrition). The position is located in Osun State. Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Street Souk is recruiting to fill the position of: Animator. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should specialise in Graphic, Motion, Illustration, 3D, or Animation with at least 3+ years design experience.

Street Souk is recruiting to fill the position of: 3D Designer. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should specialise in Graphic, Motion, Illustration, 3D, or Animation with at least 3+ years design experience.

Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of: Reader (Computer Science). The position is located in Osun State. Interested candidates should possess a PhD with 7 years post-PhD experience and 20 publicationsand must have been Senior Lecturer for 2 years.

Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of: Lecturer I (Chemistry). The position is located in Osun State. Interested candidates should possess a PhD Degree + 3 years teaching / research experience + 7 publications, and must have been Lecturer II for 2 years.

Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of: Lecturer I (Nursing Science). The position is located in Osun State. Interested candidates should possess a PhD with 3 years post-PhD experience, have 7 publications, and must have been Lecturer II for 2 years.

Street Souk is recruiting to fill the position of: Illustrator. The position is located in Lagos State. Interested candidates should specialise in Graphic, Motion, Illustration, 3D, or animation, with at least 3+ years of design experience.

Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of: Reader (Public Health). The position is located in Osun State. Interested candidates should possess a PhD Degree + 7 years of post-PhD experience + 20 publications, and must have been Senior Lecturer for 2 years.

This is Nigerian corn mosa, and I wager it is connected to hot water cornbread from the American South. For now, let’s begin with corn mosa. It is one of two mosas, fritters I know in Nigeria. The other one is plantain or banana mosa, part of the quartet or sextuplet of Nigerian Small Chops.... The post Nigerian Corn Mosa appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

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I love my corn. I’ve been known to run after sellers, craving it with such desperation, one might wonder if the cravings are of a more primal, pregnancy sort. Alas, I like fresh and sweet, juicy too. I like to chew the kernels off and suck the warm, salty liquid from the core. Please judge... The post Grilled Corn with Scent leaf-Coconut-Feta Sauce appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I have a few good corn recipes and how-tos on Kitchen Butterfly, and to make it easy, here’s a round up of them. You’ll find notes on corn/ maize in Nigeria to using all parts of the corn, street food and snacks with corn, and more. I hope to add more corn posts soon. The post A Round-up of Corn Recipes appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I love corn – dent or field corn which is waxy – popular in Nigeria, sweetcorn, and more. And I’ve written several recipes about corn, from perspectives of how it’s classically used in Nigeria to contemporary New Nigerian explorations. I recent went to Mexico City and was surprised at the many similarities that exist between... The post The Almost Complete Guide to Corn/ Maize in Nigeria appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

This post was first written for Food & Wine in 2021. As of the end of 2024, it was no longer available or accessible on their website. This spiced red rice dish is loved across the coast of West Africa, with diasporic expressions across the Atlantic. Jollof rice is the most popular rice dish south... The post The Wide World of Jollof Rice appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

Berries have always fascinated me, and it seems like I come across a new one every week. Yesterday, it was the thimbleberry to my utter delight, thanks to a post on Threads. In my back garden, we’re blessed with a couple of Saskatoon berry trees. This year, we harvested 5 pounds, about half, or less... The post An A to Z of All Edible Berries (As Many as I can find!) appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

…and hopefully gatherers someday. I’m forever seeing threads of connection across a variety of foods and drinks, practices, and more. Like this set. While doing some research for a piece on spices, I came across English Poacher’s Soup and it made me think of hunting and game. And that made me think of Nigerian Fisherman’s... The post Soups of Hunters, Fishers, … appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

  Zanzibar taught me a lot. First of, I was shocked at the juxtapositions in Zanzibar as a ‘destination’ – rural, underdeveloped in parts and upscale at the same time with the most stunning beaches and resorts ever. I found it uncomfortable. This was ten years ago though, I haven’t been back since, and I hope... The post Spiced: Types of Peppercorns – Green, Black, Red and White appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

In 2021, I wrote this piece for Food & Wine. For some reason, it is no longer on their website, and that’s okay. However, I’d done a fair bit of research and writing and I’d like this knowledge to be available, and accessible for legacy/ posterity’s sake. So, here’s an updated piece on a bit... The post A Bit of the Nigerian History of Chapman appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

I am thrilled to receive the James Beard Foundation® Emerging Voice in Books Award as part of the 2026 Media Awards for work on my debut cookbook, Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria. This award is dedicated to Nigeria, and Nigerians the world over. Chop Chop is the first Nigerian Cookbook to win a... The post I won the 2026 James Beard Award for Emerging Voice in Books appeared first on Kitchen Butterfly.

Egusi soup is a popular Nigerian delicacy enjoyed across the country. It’s a tasty soup prepared with fish and proteins and it’s also served with “Swallow”. In this video, I will be showing you how to make this sumptuous meal. Before we begin, don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss the […]