Today: May 17, 2026
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash in Ogun State, Nigeria on December 28. Two confirmed dead; Joshua sustained minor injuries. The incident comes 9 days after his knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami.…
Inside The US Strike In Sokoto That Shook Nigerians At Home And Abroad—And How It Exposes Nigeria’s Security Contradictions A Deep Dive Into the US-Nigeria Military Operation and the Complexity It Revealed On Christmas Day 2025, President Trump announced that the United…
Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria: Understanding the Christian Genocide Crisis and Religious Persecution Designation On October 31, 2025 (Friday), President Donald Trump announced Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for religious persecution—a status under U.S. law that can trigger economic…
Guest Post: Opinion President Donald Trump announces the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for egregious religious persecution Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass…
Every year on October 1st, Nigerians worldwide commemorate the country’s independence from British colonial rule. The spirit of celebration is especially vibrant in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region, where the Nigerian community comes together to honor heritage, culture, and the nation’s…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the spectacle itself. Each year, families, tourists, business owners and cultural enthusiasts gather in celebration of Ijebu heritage, parading before the…
When U.S. Congressman Scott Perry recently alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram to the tune of $697 million annually, the claim sent shockwaves through the international development circles in both countries. The idea…
When you think of solving complex public health challenges, you might imagine teams of scientists in sophisticated laboratories or veteran engineers with decades of experience. You probably wouldn’t picture a fifth-grade student working on a class project. Yet Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old…
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
As Nigeria celebrates its independence on another side of the globe, Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially proclaimed October 1 as Nigerian American Day in the District of Columbia. This recognition honors the contributions of the Nigerian American community as Mayor Bowser emphasized…
