Alarm in Nigeria as Hypertension Surges Among the Young, Doctors Warn of Looming Heart Crisis
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 cases…
Nigeria Defence Nominee Vows not to Negotiate With Terrorists as Senate Leadership Push Back on ‘Bow and Go’ Culture
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 the…
Akwa Ibom Tops National Cleanliness Ranking for Eighth Year
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 state…
The Next Generation’s Ballot: Should Children Have a Say in Democracy?
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 – precisely…
Grizzling of Illusion Seekers – By Bolutife Oluwadele
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 thin as…
Work and ‘Chop’ – By Bolutife Oluwadele
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 Pushes for VAR Review of Corner Kicks at 2026 World Cup
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-making…
Headphones and High Volume Driving Early Dementia in Young Nigerians, Neurologist Warns
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…
Security Expert Rejects Calls for Nigerians to Bear Arms, Says Widespread Gun Ownership “Invites Chaos
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…
50 Tax Exemptions and Reliefs Set to Benefit Nigerians Under New Tax Reform Laws From January 1, 2026
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 reforms are…
