EPISODE 2: THE CHILD WHO BECAME LIGHT Life was not kind to Mrs Titi. She hawked pure water with baby Akin tied to her back. She washed clothes for neighbors. She skipped meals so her son could eat. Sometimes, hunger knocked so hard that she cried silently at night. But every morning, she stood up again. Because of Akin. From a young age, Akin was different. Quiet. Observant. Kind. He...

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State, saying the President’s tone and posture during the trip were deeply insensitive to the pain and suffering of victims of recent violent attacks. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Farotimi said, “It would have been better if the...

A moment of solemn reflection has fallen upon the Nigerian Hajj community as Alhaji Shu’aibu Jibrin, a pilgrim from Kano State, passed away last night in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The news of his death has stirred deep emotions among fellow pilgrims and the broader Muslim community, with many offering prayers and tributes for his peaceful transition during this sacred...

Yoruba Nation coordinators from across Nigeria and the diaspora convened in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Tuesday for a high-level strategic meeting aimed at accelerating their campaign for self-determination and the creation of an independent Yoruba nation. The gathering was organized by Prophet Ayodele Ologunloluwa, a prominent Yoruba youth leader based in the United States, and brought...

  Nigerian music sensation Rema has just made Afrobeats history! His iconic album, Rave & Roses Ultra, has officially crossed a jaw-dropping 3 billion streams on YouTube Music — the first African album to ever hit that milestone. Released as a deluxe version of his 2022 breakout album Rave & Roses, the Ultra edition delivered global hits like “Calm Down (Remix)”...