Protests Escalate at University of Ibadan Over Tuition Hikes
The University of Ibadan (UI) is witnessing renewed protests as students take to the streets over the recent tuition hike announced by the school management. The peaceful demonstration, which resumed today, is in response to a steep fee increase and a…
Rising Throat Cancer Cases Linked to HPV and Oral Sex
Beware of 69! The incidence of throat cancer, particularly oropharyngeal cancer, is on the rise globally, and experts are pointing to a surprising culprit: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), spread primarily through oral sex. HPV, a common sexually transmitted…
Federal Government Cracks Down on Employers Paying Below N70,000
The Nigerian government has announced that private employers paying less than N70,000 a month could face jail time. This policy is not only targeted at wage inequality but also timed at improving the standard of living for low-income earners,…
Mastering Customer Interaction: How to Turn 10 Customer Archetypes into Success Stories
The market place today is highly competitive, so, its incumbent on any business savvy person to understand what customers truly want. Its the edge for fighting in the “business war”. Cranky people won’t make profit. Understanding your…
Trapped in Poverty: The Alarming Stats in Africa
This continent is winking in the dark. Africa, home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies is trapped in a paradox of progress and poverty. According to a recent report viral in the terrestrial media, an alarming 429 million people on the…
Climate Change Induced Flooding: Will It Get Worse?
Climate Change is not messing around. Its hard kick to the gut can be felt with heavy rains and attendant flood. Who is taking notes? Perhaps the world bank as it observes this new wave of pain across Nigeria. Climate change has led to unprecedented…
Love, Betrayal, and Strength in Chioma Onyekaba’s Wives are for Rainy Days, Side Chicks are for Best Days – A Review
Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba’s “Wives are for Rainy Days, Side Chicks are for Best Days” offers a profound exploration of the complexities of marital relationships, tackling the heavy themes of infidelity, emotional trauma, and self-worth. This…
Living in Space: Sharing Experiences of ISS Astronauts
Stranded but safe. 3 months ago, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore embarked on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS), expecting to return in eight days. Instead, due to safety concerns with their Boeing Starliner, NASA extended…
This ‘Yahoo Culture’ Has to Go!
“I am taking back what these white bigots stole from us“. Femi Elesin ( Not real name ) silently muttered as he overlooked the artistic lush that sprung underneath his raised balcony. He was one of the cyber ‘baddies‘ perpetually…
“Music and Life”: An interplay of poetry and Pictures by Palmwine Sounds
Music is more than just a collection of sounds; it is a vessel for emotion, culture, and connection. In Nigeria, music is a way of life that taps into its streams of endless rhythm and melody. These indigenous sounds from way, way back, are raw,…
