Functional education and the 12-4 educational policy, By Bolutife Oluwadele
The Nostalgia of “Ten Books” and the Ghosts of Educational Identity. B.Oluwadele writes… When we were young, the description of someone who read “ten books” (Ó kàwé mẹ́wàá) depicted those who successfully completed their secondary education.…
EU Maintains 2035 Petrol Car Ban Despite Fierce Pushback
The need to transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels has never been clearer, and the transition to zero emission vehicles will play a critical role in quickly reducing carbon emissions and improving our energy security. As it stands, The European…
Kano Hisbah Arrests 25 for Eating and Selling Food During Ramadan
“It’s heart-breaking that in such a holy month, adult Muslims would be seen eating and drinking publicly,” says Hisbah deputy commander in Kano, Mujahid Aminudeen after raiding some violators. The Islamic police in Kano State had gone…
Before Orgasm – A Poem by Fortune Omosola
Before Orgasm A rich, round horse gallops,gliding through plains sown with imaginary topaz.A fifth course or an adventure,bouncing off a buffet,cups passed in elevenses, an elephantto cleave a thigh with ale. Dusk approaches, riding the backs of…
TikTok Profiting from Sexual Livestreams Involving Teens, BBC Investigation Reveals
A BBC investigation has uncovered that TikTok is profiting from sexual livestreams performed by teenagers as young as 15, with Kenya emerging as a hotspot for such exploitation. The investigation shows how young women in Kenya are using TikTok to…
Lake Chad Basin: Climate Crisis, Conflict, and Resilience
Everything is bearing the weight of climate insincerity including Lake Chad. The Lake Chad Basin faces a web of environmental and security challenges, where climate change, deforestation, and extremist violence intersect, placing millions of lives at…
If I Ever Get Arrested…
Nigerians love “The Cruise” more than the noose hanging tightly on their Adam’s apple. It’s too tight but no one cares. Who will face ‘it‘ head on? …………… Duke of Shomolu writes I get a lot…
Italian Cuisine is Trapped in a Myth?
Italian cuisine like Nigerian Jollof is often viewed as one of the world’s most authentic and sacred culinary traditions, but is it truly what people believe it to be? The reality, as food historian Alberto Grandi argues, is far more complex,…
Fast Learning Can Change Everything
S.Vozza writes Being a quick learner can give you an even greater edge. And the good news is that there are ways you can “hack” your brain to accomplish that. While mastery of any skill requires commitment, time, and consistency, there are strategies…
Through the Lens of Crisis: Gilles Sabrié’s Haunting Glimpse of Pre-Lockdown Beijing
In the final days of January 2020, China’s megacities pulsed with movement as millions traveled to reunite with family for the Lunar New Year. It was an annual ritual, a time of celebration and connection. But this time, the festive exodus carried an…