Jùjú is a Nigerian music genre widely accepted because of its originality, versatility, dynamism, relatability and beauty, rooted in Yoruba culture, fusing traditional percussion and vocals with Western instruments like the guitar. Jùjú music did not surface until a group called “Area Boys,” with an inspirational leader, Abdulrafiu Babatunde King, who would later be referred […]
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has debunked the viral claims that the government is owing salaries to the striking Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA workers. The spokesperson to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, in an interview on a national television said that the government is not owing salaries, explaining that while the strike appears to be […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to engage retired military personnel to reclaim ungoverned spaces in a bid to strengthen national security. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces for Economic Viability and the Repositioning of the Nigerian Legion corps of […]
A former Deputy Governor of Ondo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 2024 governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ajayi formally rejoined the ruling party at his hometown, Apoi Ward 2, Kiribo, in Ese Odo Local Government Area. A former member of the House […]
President Bola Tinubu and Türkiye counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has reaffirmed a shared commitment to creating ‘a clear pathway to a five-billion-dollar trade volume between Nigeria and Turkey’ through jobs, investment and opportunity for citizens. President Tinubu disclosed this in a statement released during his State Visit to Ankara and high-level diplomatic engagement with […]
Every man, young and old, in today’s society is expected to hide all kinds of vulnerability, exercising strength, self-sufficiency, and emotional repression. The society applauds them for hiding their pain, keeping their internal struggles to themselves, and prioritizing others’ needs. However, this strength and expectations come at a price, ranging from serious undiagnosed sicknesses to […]
From Facebook, to X, to Instagram, and TikTok, Nigerians are vocal, expressive, and deeply opinionated across all of social media. Whenever injustice strikes, social media feels like the center of change with hashtags’ trend, influencers speaking out, timelines erupting with anger and solidarity, and comment sections burning with passion. Yet, just as quickly as these […]
Every child is allowed to enjoy fundamental rights, and one of these fundamental rights is the right to education. Fundamental rights allow every child to be educated, no matter the barrier. While education is accepted globally, the realities of children living with disabilities tell a story of segregation, neglect, and misunderstanding. The United Nations Convention […]
Osogbo, the Osun State capital, was popular for constant electricity supply. The reliability of power supply in the emerging city encouraged an inflow of a large population of people who migrated to set up businesses and take residence. Sadly, electricity supply in Osogbo is no longer reliable leaving residents grappling with hard realities of epileptic […]
Nigeria is battling a serious challenge in its fight against HIV/AIDS. For several years, foreign donations from global organizations backed by the United States President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) consistently supported Nigeria in its fight against HIV/AIDS through community-based advocacy, and management of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) with Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). However, […]