Before DNA came to be, fatherhood had long been tied to ancestry, clan identity, and spirituality, not just biology. Many communities relied on ceremonial “proofs” of belonging.  Some were symbolic, others were risky, and beliefs about lineage and the unseen world shaped all of them.  Here are the 5 Traditional African Paternity Test Rites: 1)

The United States government has clarified the reason behind the sudden revocation of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s visa, saying that visas are privileges that can be withdrawn at any time and not a guaranteed right. The explanation came after Soyinka, 91, revealed that his B1/B2 visa was recently cancelled by the US Consulate General in

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again disqualified six political associations from advancing in its party-registration process, while eight others completed the initial stage and remain in contention. Under the current exercise, associations seeking national party status must demonstrate nationwide structures, written constitutions, audited accounts, and evidence of democratic internal processes. INEC’s decision

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that Nigerians have lost approximately ₦316 billion to Ponzi-style investment schemes and unregulated fund managers over recent years. At a press briefing, SEC officials noted that despite regulatory warnings and public education efforts, many Nigerians continue to be attracted to “get-rich-quick” offers. The losses span a wide

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has inaugurated the Katsina State Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, making the state the first sub-national government in Nigeria to fully domesticate and institutionalise the Startup Law. He announced this during the inauguration ceremony at the Government House, Katsina, on Thursday, noting that the state has established

The Borno State government has announced a 44 percent increase in routine immunisation uptake among zero-dose children within three months, following support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other partners. The disclosure was made on Thursday in Maiduguri during the close-out event of the Adopt-A-PHC Naija Challenge, which was implemented by the Foundation

Ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase II (EU-SDGN II) implementing partners have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Police, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enforce penalties against vote-buying and other electoral offences. Lanre

The British High Commission, through the UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF), in partnership with Global Rights, The Kukah Center and Isa Wali Empowerment Initiative have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening women’s participation in peacebuilding and decision-making across Northwest Nigeria. This came as both organisations convened a two-day mentorship workshop for community women leaders drawn from

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has defended his principal’s decision to revise the presidential pardon list, describing the move as a demonstration of strength rather than weakness. On Wednesday, Tinubu ordered the removal of persons convicted for kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make. It changes your finances, emotions, and life priorities forever. But not every reason to have children is a good one. Before saying yes to parenthood, ask whether the desire comes from conviction or from pressure, fear, or the hope that a child will

Nigerian banks are going more digital than ever, with GTBank and UBA leading the charge in the third quarter of 2025.  A new report from Conversion Tracker shows that the country’s banking sector saw a 15% rise in digital activity, as more people used websites and apps to open accounts, apply for loans, and manage

President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15% ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel).  The tariff, charged on the CIF value at discharge, is designed to make imported fuel less able to undercut output from Nigerian plants and to push the market toward domestic refining. A memo dated October