Tag: feature

What Junior Pope told me before he died, cousin recounts

Nollywood actor died inside river in a film location in Anambra state MC O one, one of his…

From vigil to robbers’ den: How Okada riders lost their motorcycles in Ilesa

The price of a brand new TVS or Bajaj motorcycle ranges from N900,000 to N1,100,000, according to local…

UNI-ILESA: “POS operator, part-time teacher, security guard”: lecturers who earn N23,896.26K adopt casual jobs to survive harsh economy

In the second and final part of a two-part series of this special report, SODIQ LAWAL CHOCOMILO interviews…

From wheelbarrow pushing to PhD: Inside story of UNN graduate who did menial jobs to sponsor himself through varsity

UNN PhD graduate narrates how he pushed wheelbarrow, weaved baskets to raise money for his school fees Odo…

UNN@ 64: Host communities demand indigenous Vice-Chancellor

University of Nigeria, Nsukka was established in 1960 by Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe The tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor…

Despite Tinubu’s Promise To Uphold Press Freedom, Attacks Persist on Journalists

On Monday, December 18, 2023, six months into his administration, President Tinubu pledged to uphold media freedom and…

Increasing Prices Of Drugs Threatens Health Of Nigerians

Rita Dennis, 25, is an asthmatic patient who relies on drugs for her survival. She takes drugs daily…

Despite a Boost in Security Funding, Nigeria Continues to Grapple With Kidnappings 

The spate of kidnappings in Nigeria is becoming alarming. These mass kidnappings across the country have had devastating…

Cybersecurity levy: Mixed reactions as Obi, Omokri differ on economic benefits

CBN introduced Cybersecurity levy on May 6 Obi, TUC, Northern Coalition group kick against the policy as Reno…

Increasing cases of Vigilante/Neighbourhood Watch brutality in S/E and security implications on the zone

There has been increasing cases of reported killings of innocent Nigerians by men of Neighbourhood Watch, Vigilante Group…

TRIBUTE: Ganiyu ‘Ogunjimi’, an Osogbo-born actor and Ibeji-Oran’s ally who did not enjoy fame

Ganiyu Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ogunjimi, has reunited with his ancestors. The Yoruba performer, who has graced our…

TRIBUTE: Sen. Ayogu Eze, Former Senate Spokesperson Who Rose From News Reporter To Ranking Senator

Ayogu Eze was a reporter with The Guardian Newspaper He rose from pioneer PDP State Secretary to Senate…