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Are Side Hustles Becoming a Bigger Problem?
In this era, it is uncommon to meet a ‘9-5’ worker who doesn’t have an alernate source of income bringing them extra income; the street would call it ‘side hustle’. Everywhere you look, someone somewhere is selling a course, managing a social media account of a marketing agency, creating content, running a small business from […]
Teachers Without Honour and the Silent Crisis in Nigeria’s Classrooms
Teachers are usually described as the backbone of any nation. In Nigeria, they are treated more like a second thought. While politicians praise education in words and budget announcements, the reality inside Nigeria’s classrooms tells a different story of neglect, underpayment, and dying self-respect. Many teachers across the country earn wages that cannot sustain a […]
Tunde King: The Pioneer, Maker of Jùjú Kings
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 […]
Wike’s Aide Denies Salary Owing, Says FCTA Workers Not Owed A Dime
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 […]
FG to Engage Military Retirees to Reclaim Ungovern Spaces, Strengthen National Security
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 […]
Former Ondo Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi Dumps PDP, Returns To APC
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 […]
Tinubu, Erdoğan Pledges Five-Billion-Dollar Trade Volume Between Nigeria, Türkiye
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 […]
Male Health: Ending Cultural and Social Norms that Inhibit Openness
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 […]
Nigeria’s Loud Online Activism and Quiet Reality
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 […]
Unlimited by Ability: Easing Access to Education for Disabled Children
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 […]