The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has downplayed the perceived threat posed by the newly identified Lakurawa terror group, describing its members as “insignificant” in number and asserting that security forces are effectively managing the situation. Major-General Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, addressed concerns during a press briefing, emphasising that the group’s total…
This right here is the new poser for you ladies this week. Can marriage really thrive between an educated woman, and an illiterate man in Nigeria? Can a university graduate find love, and happiness amongst artisans, and unlettered men? I have found that this arrangement is not alien in the Western nations. The emphasis is…
In Nigeria, there’s an unspoken rule about who “wears the trousers” in the family. Traditionally, the man is the head, the provider, and the authority figure, while the woman is often expected to focus on the home and family. It’s a structure that, for generations, has made sense and brought order in a society where…
The ongoing feud between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has escalated further. In a recent media chat in Abuja, Wike boldly declared that Atiku has no chance of securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the 2027 presidential election. Wike, known for his…
The South Korean entertainment industry is in shock following the tragic news of actor Song Jae-rim‘s death at the age of 39. He was found deceased in his apartment in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on November 12, 2024. The circumstances surrounding his passing have raised concerns and sparked discussions about mental health within the industry. Discovery and…
Chioma Nnadi, the editorial director of British Vogue, has expressed deep concern regarding the fashion industry’s troubling trend of favouring slimmer models, a shift that appears to be influenced by the rising popularity of weight-loss medications like Ozempic. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Nnadi emphasised that this resurgence in preference for thinness threatens…
ollowing the recent arrest of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his aides have publicly defended him, asserting that he has “nothing to hide.” Okowa, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and was the vice presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the…
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a bold new initiative aimed at streamlining government operations, with tech mogul Elon Musk at the helm. In a move that has caught the attention of both political and business circles, Trump has appointed Musk to lead the newly created ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE), alongside former Republican presidential candidate…
The most effective tactic for the Democratic Party to win the next house and Senate election is to step aside and allow the Republican Party, led by Trump, to implement their promise of Mass Deportation and Tariff. The Republican Party’s recent electoral victory, bolstered by its controversial promise to implement mass deportation policies, was the…
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing educational access and quality, the Abia State Government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has announced the implementation of free and compulsory education for all children in the state. This policy is set to take effect from January 1, 2025, and will cover all public schools from…
