The Rising Agbero Menace in Lagos: Protests, Celebrity Outrage, and How Motorists Can Stay Safe
For months, complaints about roadside demands for money in Lagos have appeared in different places, involving different people and unfolding under different circumstances. Some incidents have happened around film locations,…
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Sister cries out as 30-year-old younger brother who got missing in Lagos 3-years ago is yet to be found
Maxwell got missing on July 20, 2020 Elder sister Nkechi, family members have reported the incident to the police, yet he has not been found Family appealed to the public…
Iloko-Ijesa: Inside Osun town, where the king, chiefs, and locals wait until after the New Yam festival before eating yam
Traditions can be described as inherited, long-standing social customs or religious practices. We refer to "traditions" when we state something is a historical belief, a folktale, or a behavior that…
‘Parents trek to offices, kids trek to schools’ – Nigerians react to hike in petrol price
In his inaugural speech during the swearing-in event held at Eagles Square, Abuja, on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu informed the large audience that fuel subsidies were no longer…
NDLEA/Naira Marley collaboration and the Agency’s image crisis
NDLEA engages Naira Marley on anti-drug fight Tonto Dikeh, others lash out on the Agency over collaboration Litany of Naira Marley's arrests by security agencies August 17, 2023, a Nigerian…
Knocks, reactions as FG bans “All Eyes on Judiciary” billboards, dissolves Advertising Standards Panel
Atiku, Obi claim victory of the presidential election at the tribunal Tinubu prays tribunal to throw out Atiku, Obi’s petitions for lack of merit Ezekwesili, others kick as FG dissolves…
Ìsèse Day: Traditionalists deserve welfare boards, schools too
For "lovers of traditions" and followers of African religion to commemorate "sèse Day," four southwest states—Ogun, Oyo, Osun, and Lagos—proclaimed Monday, August 21, as a public holiday on Saturday. When…
NIRSAL Boss’ arrest, El-Rufai’s non-attendance at son’s wedding, suspension of Isese festival in Ilorin, other top national stories last week
A lot of newsworthy events shaped August 13 to August 19. Here is a list of some selected top national stories across the country. I warned against ‘Emilokan’ politics –…
Zik’s flat: Untold story of UNN dilapidated hostel where reptiles reign supreme
UNN Zik’s flats in total dilapidation Stakeholders express concerns over the ugly development Experts blame emergence of private hostels on accommodation challenges In the premises of first indigenous university in…
Obi, Experts Express Concerns Over Continuous Exit of Multinational Companies In Nigeria
GlaxoSmithKline exit spells huge job loss in Nigeria NACCIMA president, other experts express worry over the development, Obi says these are consequences of poor management of Nigerian economy This is…
S/East women shun annual August meeting over insecurity, harsh economy
Women living in Lagos, Kaduna and other far places shun the annual August meeting over insecurity, harsh economy Despite low turnout, politicians used the meeting to carry out their campaign…
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Osun State Hospital where patients’ families line up to fetch water from a well (PHOTOS)
On July 5, 2022, the Osun State Government, under the direction of Adegboyega Oyetola, declared that it had renovated more than 300 primary health care facilities, as well as the…
Enugu-Ezike: Inside Enugu community where some Widowers are told to ‘remarry’ dead wives
Elder Ifeanyi Odo, one of the victims speaks to our reporter Community dwellers say it is for the spiritual benefit of the deceased wife James Onah from Amutenyi Obollo-Afor in…
I sold sneakers, shoes while in school, 22 year-old UNN first class graduate narrates
Kosisochukwu said determination was her keyword She said she never wanted to study Business Education but ended up making first class in the course It is not all the time…
Oro festival: Adeleke should help Oluwo of Iwo find peace
On Tuesday, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, ignited some controversy when he ordered that the town's annual Oro festival not take place any longer. The local ruler, who…
SPECIAL REPORT: Osun Osogbo festival; a celebration of ‘sacred water’, blood and traditions
The history of the Osun Osogbo festival dates back to the founding of the ancient town of Osogbo. When people from many continents come together to celebrate, they do it…
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