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Among the coincidences, intersections and crossroads of life, I had just commenced my career when Audu Ogbeh, now Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, first entered the federal cabinet as Minister of Communications. The year was 1982, and he was a sprightly 35-year old who spoke plainly, demonstrated prodigious energies, and got things done. I […]
How did you first feel when your baby was declared missing, and what went through your mind in that moment? I felt confused and traumatised. But what went through my mind was that the strange woman in the ward was responsible and it turned out to be true. From the beginning, I didn’t trust her, […]
Several years ago, Kaduna State was torn apart by a violent religious crisis that saw churches and mosques destroyed and properties worth millions of Naira lost to the flames. This conflict fractured the once close-knit relationship between Christians and Muslims, who had previously lived side by side in peace and mutual respect. Today, however, the […]
The rainy season in Nigeria is more than just cooler weather and greener scenery. It also signals a rise in illnesses and discomforts that thrive in wet, humid conditions. Every splash in a pothole-ridden street, every soaked shoe, and every power cut from thunderstorms carries potential health consequences, especially for those already managing chronic illness […]
Yes, K1 has apologised, but the punitive measures taken to deter others and to serve as examples, and in the case of K1, sterling examples, must be sustained. K1 is the Fuji music King, and if I have lost you, then you need to look for other more salacious or melodramatic content or issues elsewhere. […]
In Nigerian politics, gestures often speak louder than manifestos. For Senator Remi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic, the gesture of choice seems to have found its magic number: ₦1 billion. Three times in less than a week, in three very different contexts, she has committed that exact sum to causes ranging from flood […]
Prolific film director and actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu , has firmly refused to renounce his deep affiliation with Igbo traditions, customs, and values despite pressure from big brands offering lucrative endorsement deals. Known for his strong promotion of Igbo metaphysics, ideology, and language, Ugezu proudly describes himself as a “man of the ancestors” and remains […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage has opened up about freezing her eggs. The mother of one explained that she froze her eggs in case she decided to have more kids in the future. In a candid interview with Zeze Mills, 42-year-old singer said she wished she had frozen her eggs earlier. She urged women in […]
Not many Nigerian content creators can turn a simple street prank into a viral sensation. But Big Baby Boi — known off-screen as Oranefo Uchenna Samuel — has made it his trademark. In just four years, the diaper-wearing comedian has gone from recording short skits in Lagos neighborhoods to racking up millions of views across […]
With trepidation and drama on who will be the first evictees today evening, among the twenty-seven housemates that have been put up for eviction, the Big Brother Naija Season 10 continues to entertain viewers and fans alike. Almost all the housemates have been put off for eviction except for Victory, the Head of House and […]