Hypertension in an 18-year-old shouldn’t be taken lightly. But the reality is stark across Nigeria. Why? A leading Nigerian cardiologist says hypertension is rapidly shedding its image as an ailment of the elderly, with an alarming spike in...
Nigerian senators love to bestow the “Bow and go” merit on known personalities. But, this time, contrary to the norm, the leadership of the senate as steered by Godswill Akpabio surprisingly pushed back. Insecurity has been burdensome on...
Akwa Ibom State has once again been named Nigeria’s cleanest state, securing the title for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year. This is according to the State of the Nigerian Environment (STONE) 2025 report released on Wednesday. The coastal...
As political landscapes shift and the voices of youth grow louder in movements from climate strikes to digital activism, one radical proposal keeps resurfacing: should the voting age be lowered to include children? This month, December –...
Grizzling of Illusion Seekers They say the field beyond the fence is drenched in brighter dew, that every dream grows truer there, and every sky more blue. So they climb, and strain, and wander far with neither rest nor root, wearing hope...
Recently, I was having a conversation with someone. Our discussion dovetailed to the olden days and how well we lived. Out of many stories I shared, one readily comes to mind today. In those days, when we were sent on errands of any kind, there was...
FIFA is pressing ahead with plans to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviews for corner kick decisions at the 2026 World Cup, despite opposition from key football associations and a previous rejection of the proposal by the sport’s rule...
Nigeria is witnessing a troubling rise in early-onset dementia, and lifestyle habits particularly the widespread use of loud headphones and earphones, are emerging as major contributors among young adults, a neurologist has warned. Speaking with...
A retired military officer and security analyst, Siyaka Nasiru, has warned that allowing Nigerians to carry firearms for self-defence would worsen the country’s insecurity rather than solve it. Nasiru gave the warning during a live appearance on...
Nigeria’s new tax reform regime, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, introduces 50 major tax exemptions and reliefs designed to ease the financial burden on low-income earners, salary workers, SMEs, startups, and vulnerable households. The...
