For decades, the idea of leaving Nigeria for “greener pastures” has been the ultimate aspiration. Japa is no longer just slang; it’s a movement, a mission, a lifeline. It’s the dream of a better life, more opportunities, stronger currencies, and the kind of success that lets you send dollars back home and still have enough…
7 Steps to finding a life partner in 6 months. Are you not bothered or worried about the rising population of smart, successful professional women in their prime in our big cities?Are you unaware of seemingly beautiful and well behaved ladies single and searching over 35 years? Everyone I know has a daughter, niece, cousin…
On January 23, 2025, the Lagos State Government issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under the Apongbon Bridge and along drainage setbacks on Lagos Island, demanding their immediate relocation. This directive is part of the state’s broader urban regeneration initiative to improve infrastructure and address environmental challenges exacerbated by illegal trading activities. Reasons for…
2025 has barely begun, yet the global climate—both political and economic—already feels turbulent. Rising inflation, shifting job markets, unpredictable policies, and economic uncertainty are challenges that affect Nigerians at home and abroad in unique ways. For those abroad, it’s about managing the complexities of living in a foreign system while staying connected to family back…
18 states, the District of Columbia, and the city of San Francisco have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump following his executive order ending birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts on January 21, 2025, asserts that Trump’s actions violate the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which…
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return to the White House after a tumultuous four-year absence. This inauguration not only symbolises the transfer of power from the Biden administration but also represents a significant moment in U.S. political history, as Trump becomes…
A tragic gasoline tanker explosion in Niger State, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of at least 98 people and left 69 others injured as of January 20, 2025. The catastrophic incident occurred on January 18, near Dikko Junction in the Gurara Local Government Area, when a fuel tanker exploded while individuals attempted to transfer fuel…
In a saga that has left Nigeria’s energy sector grappling with uncertainty, the long-running legal dispute surrounding the $6 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project continues to threaten the nation’s energy future, keeping millions of Nigerians in the dark. The Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, located in the Taraba State region of Nigeria, is envisioned as a…
It brings tears to the eyes when one sees the disastrous gullies of erosion eating up the road, houses and farms in Ugwuakwu village, Umuchu town, Aguata LGA, Anambra State. The road was abandoned by the former administration, and erosion is now destroying landmark projects by rapidly cutting off the food basket zone with many…
I come from a family of 9. I was married to a woman who bore me three children. To all these people, I am either a younger brother, an older brother, or former husband, and dad. A few of these people mentioned above know that I am also an Author, Playwright, Poet, and Publisher. None…
