South East Nigeria Still Reels from Nnamdi Kanu’s Incarceration
Most communities in southeastern Nigeria fall silent every Monday. Markets that once buzzed with commerce stand empty, schools that nurtured dreams remain locked, and roads…
What the Arrest of ‘Gentle De Yahoo’ Means for South East Nigeria
When Nigerian Army troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade stormed the hideout of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as ‘Gentle De Yahoo’ in Aku-Ihube, South…
One Man’s Desperate Cry as IPOB Strangles the Southeast
The hum of a generator was the sound of success for Uzor Igwe. In his small but bustling workshop in Lilu town, Anambra State, southeastern…
Prep talk: First-year coach Derwin Henderson has Rialto off to a 3-0 start
Derwin Henderson was not intending to coach this season. He hadn’t been a head coach since 2019 at Hawthorne. But he lives in the Inland…
Nigeria’s Governance Gap Widens as Ungoverned Areas Multiply
The spate of insecurity in Nigeria is turning many local communities into ungovernable spaces. As the secular government withdraws from these communities, terrorist groups expand…
Fact-Check: No, an 18-Seater Bus Carrying Passengers Was Not Burned in Nigeria’s North West
A widely shared post on social media claims that an 18-seater bus carrying passengers from the South-east was ambushed and set ablaze in Kano, northwestern…
Visually Impaired Students Face Discrimination in Nigerian Universities Despite Laws
On a sunny morning in mid-October 2024, Chikamso Ogbu* stood by the front wall of Okpara Hall, one of the female hostels at the University…
High school soccer: City Section boys and girls playoff pairings
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCERCITY SECTION PLAYOFFSGIRLS WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS FIRST ROUNDDIVISION I#16 Marquez 2, #17 Mendez 1#20 Canoga Park 2, #13 Legacy 0#14 South East 2, #19…
El Camino Real soccer shows who’s best in win over Birmingham
On a windless, cloudless Wednesday night in Woodland Hills, after a week of disruptions from nearby fires and poor air quality limited practices and canceled…
High school football: City Section playoff pairings
Nov. 2, 2024 5:39 PM PT CITY SECTION FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS(all games at 7 p.m. unless noted)OPEN DIVISIONQuarterfinalsNov. 15No. 8 Dorsey at No. 1 NarbonneNo.…