Money Rituals in Modern Society:Myth, Reality and Their consequences
Recently, I’ve noticed a surge of posts and debates across social media where people passionately discuss the mystique of money rituals. Many argue that these rituals are merely folklore, with no basis in reality, while others dismiss them outright as…
Betty Akeredolu Sparks Controversy by Calling Nigeria a Zoo
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the immediate past First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, described Nigeria as a “zoo,” drawing a comparison between Nigeria’s presidential election and that of the United States. Her remark came on…
Odun Nlo Sopin: The Timeless Anthem of Year-End
Nearly 38 years ago, the C.A.C Good Women Choir, led by Mrs. D.A. Fasoyin, released the song Odun Nlo Sopin. Since then, it has become a timeless anthem, resonating through the streets at the close of each year. As the…
Tragic Black Monday in Epe as Dangote Cement Trailer Accident Claims Countless Lives at Aiyetoro Market
In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the community of Epe in deep mourning, a Dangote Cement trailer with reported brake failure tragically rammed into the bustling Aiyetoro Market today, leading to significant loss of life and injuries. This accident,…
Missing womb: How fibroid surgery turned awry for Lagos couple
…She gave me approval, says doctor In what appears to be a deeply unsettling case, Mrs Suzan Okeafor has accused Lagos-based doctor, Joseph Ayelaje, of performing a hysterectomy (womb removal surgery) without her consent. The mother of two claims she…
Stories That Stuck:The Magic of Old Macmillan
Over the past few days, I’ve been swept up in waves of nostalgia, reflecting on how much has changed in just a short decade. As these memories strike, I jot them down, realizing how different things feel now. If you’re…
Breaking:MC Oluomo Elected National President of NURTW
In a significant development for Nigeria’s transport sector, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the national President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). This election marks a new chapter for the union,…
Ajala the Traveler: A Journey Through Time and Tales
At precisely 8 p.m., like a ritual steeped in memory, I settle down with my Oti Oyinbo, feeling the familiar warmth of its taste as I tune in my aging radio. It’s like a portal, transporting me to a time…
Surviving the Ajepako Beating
Growing up ajepako in Nigeria wasn’t for the faint-hearted. Life was simple but tough, and sometimes, the simplest things carried the most weight. Take the kerosene lantern, for instance. Oh, that lantern! It wasn’t just a lamp—it was a sacred…
Equatorial Guinea’s Casanova: Engonga Baltasar Fired After 400-Woman Scandal Shocks Nation
In a sensational turn of events, Baltasar Engonga, famously nicknamed “The Guinea Machine,” has been removed from his position as the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF). His dismissal follows revelations of an alleged romantic record that…