Better Sleep, Better Life: Practical Steps for Restful Nights
A well-rested mind is the foundation of productivity and overall well-being. Yet, in today’s fast-paced world, stress, anxiety, and lifestyle habits interfere with our ability to relax, making it difficult to achieve deep, restorative rest. Fortunately,…
International Women’s Day: Is Gender Equality a Lie?
Year after year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is paraded as a global celebration of progress. Yet, beneath the well-curated messages and media-friendly narratives lies an uncomfortable truth—progress toward gender equality is far too slow. The theme…
Mabel Segun: The End of an Era, But Not Her Legacy
The passing of Mabel Segun at 95 is more than the loss of a literary icon, it is the closing of a chapter in Nigeria’s cultural and intellectual history. A woman of many firsts, Segun was not just a novelist; she was a poet, a broadcaster, a diplomat, an…
Stop With The Fizzy Drinks, Take More Water!
Hey, you need more water! Water is not just a thirst-quencher; it is the foundation of life itself. Yet, despite its fundamental role in sustaining health, many people fail to appreciate its full significance. The human body, a finely tuned system,…
Loneliness is Scary in This Tinubu Era—But You Don’t Have to Face It Alone
Being alone is one thing. Being lonely? That’s a different kind of haunting. And in these hard times where the economy is biting, the streets are tense, and survival feels like a daily battle, loneliness hits differently. It’s not just an emotional…
A Society That Assaults Women
Mabel Adinya Ade, Founder and Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF) had written a piece on gender parity crisis in Nigeria and it was instinctive to note her points here. In a just society, certain principles should be inviolable: justice…
Ejire: When children with disabilities beg to live – By Saheed Ibrahim
A heart-wrenching discovery awaited me as I uncovered a tragedy hidden behind closed doors in Akure, Ondo State. I found a child on January 6 2025, in a state of despair, unclothed and vulnerable. A concerned neighbour had earlier tipped my contact, who…
Scientists Discover Hidden Immune Defense That Could Unlock New Antibiotics
For decades, scientists have scoured the earth, digging through soil, exploring the ocean floor, and analyzing exotic microbes to find the next breakthrough in antibiotics. But in a surprising twist, a groundbreaking discovery suggests that one of the…
Talking About Maternal Health in Nigeria — How many lives are at stake? By Kelsey Kalu
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in its fight to safeguard the lives and futures of its women. Despite recent strides made by government initiatives and international partnerships, like the World Bank’s $570 million primary healthcare project…
Top Nigerian Lawmaker Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations as Senator Submits Petition
Nigeria’s Top Congressman and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling the claims baseless and emphasizing his respect for women. Speaking during…