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NLC blames hardship on policy failures
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has blamed the worsening economic hardship in the country on what it described as failed and anti-people policies, urging government at all levels to embrace reforms that prioritise the welfare of citizens. President Joe Ajaero, in an Easter message, has made it known that the current suffering of Nigerian workers […]
Police arrest suspect link to ISWAP/Lakurawa in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected bandit in Kaiama Local Government Area as part of intensified efforts to curb criminal activities in the state. The command disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Adeyemi, that the arrest was made during a coordinated patrol […]
JAMB Dismisses Alleged Postponement of 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has debunked the circulating press release which claimed that it had postponed the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the circulating notice as malicious and fake. In a statement issued on Saturday, the board warned candidates to disregard the false notice, noting that all activities on the 2026 UTME continue as […]
Fame vs Privacy: The Quiet Battles Celebrities Fight off camera
In the world of entertainment, fame no longer end on stage or on screen. It follows celebrities everywhere, into their homes, their relationships, and even their most private moments. Social media has made fans feel closer than ever, but for many public figures, that closeness comes at the cost of their privacy. Being a public […]
Self-Medication in Nigeria: A Dangerous Habit We Normalize
In many Nigerian homes, the cupboard designated for medicine is as normal as a cabinet for the cooking pot. A headache strikes, and someone reaches for painkillers, or someone develops a cough and antibiotics become the resort without a prescription. A fever, and antimalarial drugs are taken automatically. For countless Nigerians, this is not considered […]
Fuel Price Surge Sparks Nationwide Cost-of-Living Crisis
The rise in petroleum price has sparked immediate, widespread economic consequences, largely characterized by surging inflation, reduced consumer purchasing power, and increased operational costs for businesses. The increase cascades through transportation, manufacturing, and food sectors, often leading to reduced economic growth, increased poverty, and potential job losses. According to the latest data from the […]
Rainstorm: Osun CSO Calls For Public Infrastructure Review Ahead of Rainy Season
An Osun based Civil Society, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has called on the state government to review the work done on public infrastructure to reduce loss of lives as a result of the imminent rainy season. The society made this known through its Executive Director, Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, at the March edition of the State of […]
When The Music Asks Questions: A Review Of ‘Where Do We Go’ By Ayra Starr
There are songs that make you groove, vibe and dance to their melodies, and there are songs that make you emotional, depressed and wanting to ask questions, as a result of their pensive and nostalgic lyrics. “Where Do We Go” by Ayra Starr belongs to the latter. Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, released a […]
Many Barriers, Few Seats: The Struggle of Women in Nigerian Politics
In a political race highly dominated by men, Princess Chichi Ojei, of the Allied Peoples Movement, stood as the only female candidate in the 2023 presidential election; one woman against a field of powerful and influential men, the only woman among 17 men running for president, and only the third in Nigeria’s history. Her candidacy […]
Online Learning, Traditional Classrooms and the Way to Quality Education
In March 2020, when the world came to a sudden pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classrooms across Nigeria fell silent. School gates were locked, lecture halls emptied, and millions of students were forced to stay at home. But learning did not completely stop, it just changed direction as phones and laptops became the new […]