School Abductions: From Playgrounds To Haunted Grounds
The haunting memory of the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok still lingers, casting a shadow on those directly affected and leaving an indelible mark on the nation. Regrettably, this historic tragedy is not an isolated incident, as a series of…
Before You Fall Into The “Bobrisky” Trap
Before examining the lessons from the recent incarceration of popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, for mishandling the Nigerian Naira, it’s crucial to consider a few points to avoid falling into the same trap. First… The Clean…
Before the Chickens Come Home to Roost: Addressing Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Monopoly Crisis
In Nigeria today, the exorbitant prices of drugs, whether commonplace or rare, can be attributed to the stranglehold maintained by a handful of monopolies unwilling to relinquish their control. Despite boasting over 115 registered pharmaceutical…
Haiti’s Chocolate Box Of Blood
“Once vibrant streets now devoid of hues, Embraced by death’s solitary muse. Silent witness to the crimson stain, Famine’s fury fully untamed. Whose shoulders bear this weight of gloom?” Haiti finds itself in a precarious…
Single Mothers Live In Their Own World In Nigeria
Single motherhood could be surreal sometimes, falling from a marital challenge or downright abandonment to a social spectrum blurred by uncertainty. There is no doubts that Nigeria, like many other sub-Saharan countries, is witnessing a rise in single…
Food 101: You Are What You Eat
“You are what you eat” is a familiar saying, a significant phrase that explains subtly but broadly how our eating habits can often reflect our personality traits. Did you know that homemade food is healthier than restaurant fare? Yes, it…
What Makes Monday Special? – By Dimmachukwu Ndubuisi
Did you know that the average person groans for 34 minutes on a Monday, compared to the 22 minutes on other days? Yes, it’s because it’s Monday. While Monday offers a fresh start, a clean slate, a day to seek out new opportunities to many,…
The World And The Internet Are In A Non-Separable Marriage
The world evolved and arrived at the threshold of the unimaginable – the internet. Men cooked up magic in the name of science and even the extraterrestrial are amazed. Today, humanity is totally reliant on it for eternity. Today, Google saves our…
Elon Musk StarShip Is Mars Bound?
There are no boundaries when you a billionaire, tech savvy and eccentric. You can define Elon Musk that way. Is determination to cross into other extraterrestrial space is giving. He is throwing every within the conference of possibility at it. Imagine,…
Illegal Mining Breeds Nothing But Wastage and Death
The illegal mining and trafficking of precious metals have grave consequences, impacting peace, stability, security, development, governance, the rule of law, the environment, and the economy. More often than not, illegal mining involves serious human…