By: Abudu Olalekan Well, well, well. Africa’s richest man just got some serious recognition. Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group, has landed a spot on TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. And here’s the kicker — he’s the only Nigerian on that list. Pretty impressive, right?…
By: Abudu Olalekan Five years locked up – that’s what Julius Malema now faces after a courtroom decision came down Thursday. A judge in South Africa delivered the ruling, shaking up the nation’s politics like an unexpected thunderclap on a quiet afternoon. A loud voice on the far left, heading the Economic Freedom Fighters, got…
By: Abudu Olalekan It went right down to the wire Tuesday night. Last-minute calls, back channels, the usual chaos. President Donald Trump was first out, calling it a “complete and total victory” for America on Truth Social. Minutes later, Tehran’s state TV ran the opposite banner — Iran forced Washington to blink. Both sides is…
By: Abudu Olalekan The ECOWAS development bank approved serious money for major efforts in West Africa. That’s 266.7 million U.S. dollars alongside thirty billion CFA francs flowing into roads, factories, and nature-focused plans. Countries like Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire will see activity kick off soon after this go-ahead. Funds shift toward…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Knesset just passed a contentious bill making execution the default for deadly terror attacks. Here’s what it means, who’s fighting it, and why it matters. Monday in Jerusalem. The Knesset chamber was loud, but the vote itself was quiet enough. 62 to 48. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised his hand in…
By: Abudu Olalekan Nigerian students in India say they’re being hunted by police, charged unfair visa fees, and beaten in the streets. We spoke to those living in fear. Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi. Pick a city. If you’re Nigerian right now, you’re probably looking over your shoulder. Things have gotten heavy. Students and business owners across…
