Demolition of shanties: Tears as poor Rivers residents are rendered homeless
On January 29, 2022 bulldozers, guarded by heavily armed security personnel and escorted by officials of the Rivers State government,…
But for the police, we would have been dead now —Suspected armed robbers almost lynched by mob
Everyday for the thief/robber; one day for the owner, says an adage. And so the day dawned for Adeniji Sunday,…
Federalism and the Nigeria of our dreams (II)
(9) The above scenario played out in 1954 when the Oliver Lyttleton Constitution introduced more measures to domicile governance in…
Perils of beauty •Why some locally made skincare products are dangerous
Every woman values beautiful and flawless skin. With locally produced skincare products now dominating online platforms and attracting huge patronage, Funmilayo…
We only do prosperity charm, not money ritual —Lagos herbalist
SUBAIR MOHAMMED went in search of ‘stakeholders’ after a video on money ritual procedure went viral. CYNTHIA Okorie (not real…
‘Although my mum and I are beggars, I want to become a doctor in the future’
NAFISA Shehu dreams of becoming a doctor in the future. Sadly, the path she is presently travelling on will not…
Harvesting souls in the quest for wealth: How Nigerians live under the threat of rising ritual killings
In recent times, killing for rituals is on the rise in the Nigerian society and this has created concern among…
How several challenges affect states’ capacity to tackle fire disasters
From time to time, various fire incidents test the capacity of fire service agencies across states of the country. The…
How promise of motorcycle got me hooked to kidnap gang —Suspect
When kidnappings started again in December 2021, after some respite, especially on Lagos-Ibadan expressway which serves as entry into the…
Trust fund: Three years after approval, FG fails to release N5bn for vehicle financing scheme
THREE years after approving N5 billion for Vehicle Financing Trust Fund, the Federal Government has failed to release the fund,…
Trust fund: Three years after approval, FG fails to release N5bn for vehicle financing scheme
THREE years after approving N5 billion for Vehicle Financing Trust Fund, the Federal Government has failed to release the fund,…
The age of cross-dressing: Where women become men…
The fad nowadays is to see men and women adorning dresses meant for the opposite sex. ADEOLA OTEMADE and AREMU…
Drivers react as 10,444 vehicles fail safety tests in one month
The Lagos State government commenced its ‘No vehicle inspection, no road worthiness certificate’ policy in January 2022. In this report,…
Soldiers served us bread without water —Thugs arrested in Ekiti
The governorship primaries of the major political parties in Ekiti have come and gone but not without some happenings which…
Killer herdsmen in Ondo communities: Set farms, villages ablaze in Molege
Communities in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State recently witnessed the return of killer herdsmen, leading to the loss…
I had sex with Sofiat before we cut off her head, removed flesh from her thigh for money ritual —Lover boy
TWO of the suspects alleged to have killed a 17-year-old girl, Sofiat, have poured out how they planned and cut…
At forum, participants task AU to speak with one voice
The need to treat Africa as an entity and work together for its emancipation by treating issues collectively was a…
AU suspends Burkina Faso over military coup
The African Union has suspended Burkina Faso in response to the January 24 military coup that ousted President Roch Marc…
Insecurity: Do children have future in Nigeria?
Over the weekend, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) raised the alarm that schools are gradually becoming centres of killings, kidnappings,…
After one year of living on dialysis, 22-year-old graduate cries for financial aid
At 22 years, Damilola Osuolale cannot live a normal life like her peers or enjoy the benefits associated with finishing…
