Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn for electricity – NERCJide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026by Jide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026048Nigeria’s electricity exports to neighbouring West African countries are again under scrutiny after the Nigerian...
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A REVIEW OF NOT MY WILL BY OLUSEGUN OBASANJO: TRUTH, POWER, AND...Jide AdesinaDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025December 1, 2025December 1, 20250211
ReconAfrica Upsizes Financing to Fast-Track Kavango, Angola and Gabon ProgramsJide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 20260
A Common Currency for Africa: Promise, Peril, and a Practical RoadmapJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20250
Marvel Gold Finalizes Sale of Tabakorole Project, Shifts Focus to TanzaniaJide AdesinaSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 20250
Zimbabwe Investment and Diaspora Forum strengthens global tiesAarondexAugust 30, 2025August 30, 20250
ReconAfrica Upsizes Financing to Fast-Track Kavango, Angola and Gabon ProgramsJide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 20260
Africa’s Renaissance: Economic Ascendancy Amidst Enduring ChallengesJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025September 8, 2025September 8, 20250
Prof. P.L.A. Lumumba’s Call for Decolonization of Religion, Culture, and EconomyJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20250
A Common Currency for Africa: Promise, Peril, and a Practical RoadmapJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20250
Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn for electricity – NERCJide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 20260
Ethiopia’s Eternal Flame on the Blue Nile – A Saga of National...Jide AdesinaSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 20250
U.S. Delegation in Yaoundé for Talks on Cameroon’s Critical MineralsJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025September 8, 2025September 8, 20250
Marvel Gold Finalizes Sale of Tabakorole Project, Shifts Focus to TanzaniaJide AdesinaSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 20250
POLITICSCan Europe Really Stand Up to a Trump-Era America?Jide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026by Jide AdesinaJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 202642The renewed tension over Greenland isn’t about Denmark. It’s about Europe’s long-standing decision to outsource hard power to the United...
AFRIKA HERALDBreaking the Cycle: Reclaiming Nigeria from Banditry, Kidnapping, and the Politics of...Jide AdesinaNovember 30, 2025by Jide AdesinaNovember 30, 2025167Nigeria’s long, painful struggle with banditry, kidnapping, and the cyclical crises that draw figures like Sheikh Gumi into public negotiations...
AFRIKA HERALDThe Emergence of Six Futuristic Sovereign Nations from Nigeria and the Birth...Jide AdesinaNovember 28, 2025by Jide AdesinaNovember 28, 2025293The idea that Nigeria could one day reconfigure itself into a constellation of independent sovereign nations, while simultaneously retaining a...
AFRIKA HERALDDavido’s Dangerous Dance with Rebellion: When Stardom Flirts with Sedition and the...Jide AdesinaNovember 24, 2025by Jide AdesinaNovember 24, 2025200In a moment that should shock every patriotic Nigerian to his or her core, the globally celebrated artist Davido has...
Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman On Her Career-Defining Address...Jide AdesinaJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Special Report : Joe Biden And Kamala Harris...Jide AdesinaJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
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HALL OF FAMEAl Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo Declares Ambition to Break Another Career RecordJide AdesinaSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024September 9, 2024September 9, 20240824 After reaching 900 career goals, Al Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is setting...
EntertainmentOnyeka Onwenu Dies at 72 – Ode to the Legendary Voice of AfricaJide AdesinaJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024July 30, 2024July 30, 20240983Legendary Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of...
ARTS & CULTUREA day of art, vibes and black joyJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20250292On Saturday, 30 August, Nirox Sculpture Park was transformed for the third edition of the...
ARTS & CULTURETinubu and Soyinka: A Chronicle of Activism, Fraternity, and the Politics of ReverenceJide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 20250363Many political encounters are scripted, rehearsed, measured for effect. Yet, every so often, history stages...
AviationLondon Heathrow Airport $75M Slots Deal is Highest in the WorldAarondexAugust 29, 2025August 29, 20250322London’s Heathrow Airport has once again underscored its position as the world’s most valuable aviation...
AviationEmirates Introduces Exclusive Premium Champagne in First ClassAarondexAugust 29, 2025August 29, 20250323Emirates has further elevated its reputation for luxury in the skies by unveiling an exclusive...
EntertainmentBook Review: Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan PatonJide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 20250401Alan Paton’s Cry, the Beloved Country remains one of the most enduring works of twentieth-century...
EducationPublic Service Commission calls for stronger university-public sector synergyAarondexAugust 26, 2025August 26, 20250379THE Public Service Commission has underscored the importance of harmonising heritage-based university education with human...
EntertainmentATIKO: A REVERENCE TO THE SPIRITSJide AdesinaNovember 30, 2025November 30, 20250135There are films that entertain, and then there are films that quietly step into the...
EntertainmentIf Not for God By Our Side by Jide AdesinaJide AdesinaNovember 3, 2025November 3, 20250124Please listen, share, and support the new song — “If Not for God.” Composed by...
FASHIONAfrica Shapes Fashion’s Future: A Bold Voice at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in MoscowJide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 20250305At the close of August, Moscow became the epicentre of a global dialogue that stretched...
FASHIONRumbidzai Matemachani takes Zimbabwean fashion to global runwayAarondexAugust 7, 2025August 7, 20250341ZIMBABWEAN fashion designer, Rumbidzai Matemachani, is set to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage at...
FASHIONAfrica Shapes Fashion’s Future: A Bold Voice at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in MoscowJide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 20250305At the close of August, Moscow became the epicentre of a global dialogue that stretched...
HealthThe Evening Stroll: A Moving Meditation on GratitudeJide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025September 3, 2025September 3, 20250246By : Jide Adesina | 1stafrika.com There is a particular alchemy to the evening stroll,...
AfricaDaughter found with throat slit, mother killed in KZN brutal attackAarondexJune 9, 2025June 9, 20250333A 60-year-old woman was found with a slit throat while her 80-year-old mother died from...
HUMORSlum Chess King in LondonJide AdesinaJuly 13, 2024July 13, 20240811Three nights ago, I experienced my first Broadway musical at the Prince Edward Theatre, and...
International NewsRwandan Immigrant Arrested for Concealing Role as Perpetrator of Genocide After Fraudulently Entering the United StatesAarondexJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025June 13, 2025June 13, 20250408A federal grand jury in Ohio has returned a three-count indictment unsealed today charging Rwandan national...
AfricaThree Irish people detained in Cairo ahead of protest walk to Gaza borderAarondexJune 12, 2025June 12, 20250393At least three Irish people who have travelled to Egypt to take part in a...
International NewsYemen’s Houthi Drone Strike Temporarily Shuts Down Southern Israel’s Ramon AirportJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20250311A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi movement struck southern Israel on Sunday, hitting...
ARTS & CULTURETinubu and Soyinka: A Chronicle of Activism, Fraternity, and the Politics of ReverenceJide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 20250363Many political encounters are scripted, rehearsed, measured for effect. Yet, every so often, history stages...
TransportationTragedy on Niger State River: At Least 31 Dead After Overloaded Boat Strikes Tree, Rescue Efforts UnderwayJide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 20250265On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, a devastating boat accident occurred on a river in north-central...
International NewsZim wildlife conservation receives international recognitionAarondexAugust 1, 2025August 1, 20250315ZIMBABWE’S strong and consistent stance on wildlife conservation has earned it widespread international acclaim at...
RELATIONSHIPModern Relationships, Marriage, and DivorceJide AdesinaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 20240882Relationships, marriage, and divorce have evolved significantly in recent years, influenced by changing social norms,...
RELATIONSHIPKnowledge vs. Experience: Striking the Perfect BalanceJide AdesinaJuly 3, 2024July 3, 20240834In the professional world, both knowledge and experience play crucial roles, yet they serve different...
International NewsPope Leo XIV Appeals for Unity as Sudan Faces Overwhelming HardshipJide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 20250272In his weekly general audience on September 3, 2025, Pope Leo XIV cast his gaze...
RELIGIONUganda’s Cranes rise from brink to CHAN quarterfinalsAarondexAugust 19, 2025August 19, 20250374Uganda’s national football team, the Cranes, have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the...
SPORTSSuper Eagles’ Do-or-Die Raid on Bloemfontein in Epic World Cup ShowdownJide AdesinaSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 20250349The Highveld air in Bloemfontein crackles with anticipation, thick as the dust kicked up by...
SPORTSBarcelona’s Narrow Escape in Vallecas Raises Questions of Balance, Depth, and Yamal DependencyJide AdesinaSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 20250221Under the electrifying lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Naomi Osaka returned to commanding form and...
STOCK MARKETIndia-Africa trade crosses US$100 billion, doubling in five yearsAarondexAugust 29, 2025August 29, 20250348INDIA-Africa trade has surpassed US$100 billion in the financial year 2024-25, almost doubling from the...
STOCK MARKETVP Mohadi pushes youth empowerment and digital skills at Shonganiso MissionAarondexAugust 2, 2025August 2, 20250323VICE President Cde Kembo Mohadi says the government remains committed to inclusive development and youth...
TECHNOLOGYEuropean Union Imposes $3.5 Billion Fine on Google for Antitrust Violations in AdJide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 20250304In a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of major technology companies, the European Union...
TECHNOLOGYCBN, Brazilian Central Bank explore remittance, fintech opportunitiesAarondexAugust 30, 2025August 30, 20250249The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Central Bank of Brazil have begun talks...
TourismGovt reviews tourism sector fees to boost investmentAarondexAugust 26, 2025August 26, 20250291THE Government has undertaken a comprehensive review of licensing fees and taxes in the tourism...
AviationEthiopia launches new tourism initiatives to boost national economyAarondexAugust 26, 2025August 26, 20250372NEW tourist destination development projects are proving instrumental in revitalising Ethiopia’s tourism sector and strengthening...
TransportationTragedy on Niger State River: At Least 31 Dead After Overloaded Boat Strikes Tree, Rescue Efforts UnderwayJide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 20250265On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, a devastating boat accident occurred on a river in north-central...
TransportationHow One City Stopped Death at the Crosswalk and Redefined Urban LifeJide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 20250277 By Jide Adesina In the heart of Helsinki, a quiet revolution has unfolded—one that...
SPORTSOsaka Obliterates Gauff at Flushing Meadows: A Maestro’s ReturnJide AdesinaSeptember 1, 2025September 1, 20250226Under the electrifying lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Naomi Osaka returned to commanding form and...
Women's WorldUS Funding Cuts Push Sex Workers to Share HIV Medicines in Struggle to SurviveAarondexMay 6, 2025May 6, 20250499HIV positive sex workers in several African countries say they are being forced to share...
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