Adeye is The African Exponent's West African Correspondent based on Abuja, Nigeria. He covers all West African Stories that matter with a slick African style.
In responding to the surging rates of divorces in Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, the country’s president, offered a seemingly viable medicine: just stop checking on each other’s mobile phones for the smooth-sailing subsistence of the marital union. Zambia is experiencing a spike in divorce rates, with the country recording
The proportion of the world’s urban population is expected to increase to about 57% by 2050 from 47% in 2000. More than 90% of future population growth will be accounted for by the large cities in the developing countries. In the developing world, Africa has experienced the highest urban
Once every 4 years, the World Cup reminds us, in a way unlike any other, of the uniting power of football as tens of thousands of people travel across the globe to support their own live at the host country and millions more gather round in their homes or viewing
The past week for the Eastern region of Africa has been very nerve-racking, owing to an impending war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The latest violence comes one day after Kenyan troops were deployed to eastern DRC, as part of a peacekeeping operation from the EAC bloc.
If nothing is done soon, the harsh reality will see Africa’s economic growth stunted as a result of climate change – which will create a huge poverty trap for millions of Africans. According to the report released by the United Kingdom Relief Agency Christian Aid organization, the future of Africa
According to a Tuesday report by local Nigerian press People’s Gazette, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has released a document detailing Bola Tinubu’s indictment in a drug trafficking and money laundering case in Chicago from 1993. Nigerian youths have since taken to
He made a name for himself on Instagram as Hushpuppi, the influencer. He flaunted his overly luxurious and wealthy lifestyle, thus amassing about 2 million followers on the app who looked to him as a source of inspiration. Abbas' Instagram page was filled with images and films of his
KQ took the nearly billion-dollar loan in 2017 in its quest for fleet expansion. The hefty sum would enable the carrier to purchase 7 aircraft and 1 aircraft engine. The hope was that KQ would be able to increase its capacity, and in turn profitability – the airline has a history
Among many of Africa's urgent matters, another problem seems to be worsening rapidly. The level of air pollution on the continent is a cause for concern because it is deadlier than people think. African cities are urged to implement green solutions to help curb this 'silent killer.
The wife of Prince Harry and a senior member of the British royal family revealed that she discovered she had Nigerian roots a couple of years ago after taking a DNA genealogy test. While the news has come as a surprise to the world, some critics have questioned her motive
James 'Jimmy' Peters was the first black rugby player in England, but chances are that you've never heard of him – and no one can blame you for that! The British rugby association and many other stakeholders at that time were guilty of perpetuating one of the
An estimated 17m of them today form the country’s vast diaspora, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), established under the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They are working, setting up businesses and studying in the US, Canada, the UK, the Gulf and elsewhere. Alongside Kenyans, Ethiopians, Ghanaians
The UAE has imposed a blanket ban on 30-day tourist visas for 20 countries, comprising 19 African countries and the Dominican Republic. The African countries included are mostly from West, East and Central Africa – Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Liberia, Burundi, Republic of Guinea, Gambia, Togo, DRC, Congo,
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be momentous for the African continent since local coaches will be in charge of all five of the countries that have reserved tickets for the world spectacle. African coaches have finally had the bravery to assume leadership at the highest level, which
In yet another act of diplomatic ‘neutrality’, South Africa abstained from a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia for its holding of referendums in four occupied Ukrainian provinces last month before annexing them to Russia. Wednesday’s United Nations General Assembly vote means South Africa has abstained from every
Zanzibar has created a reputation for itself as one of Africa's most sought-after vacation spots and bucket list entries. As a result, the Tanzanian archipelago has set sights on building the largest tower on the continent made of timber, dubbed the 'Vertical Green Village.' Located in
