Eat Chill and Play: How Women Promote Mental Health Ladies, do you know that September is Mental Health Awareness Month? The World Health Organization (WHO), is focusing this time around on Suicide Prevention. Timely, I will say, considering that mental health is a taboo subject in many African countries, Nigeria included. These days, more and…
In the wake of the devastating floods that have impacted Borno State, a coalition of governors from various states has come together to extend their support and solidarity to the victims. The floods, triggered by the overflow of the Alau Dam, have displaced over 414,000 individuals and led to significant destruction across Maiduguri and its…
The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF), Nigeria’s premier literary event dedicated exclusively to children, is gearing up for its sixth edition on October 26, 2024, at the UPBEAT Recreation Centre in Lekki, Lagos. This year’s festival, themed “Read Your Way,” aims to promote literacy and foster a reading culture among children aged 13 and below,…
Jamie Lee Curtis credits her 40-year marriage to a simple concept of “Staying on the bus.” She says patience and perseverance are essential ingredients for a long marriage. She put it simply. “Some days, you will hate each other, and it’s normal, but if you stay on the bus long enough, the scenery will change.”…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery, is contemplating the export of its refined products, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following a lack of support from local petroleum marketers. This decision comes as the refinery has begun producing petrol but faces significant hurdles in selling its products domestically. Local Market Resistance According to Devakumar…
As the September 21 governorship election approaches, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has voiced serious concerns regarding the Nigeria Police’s ability to ensure a fair and secure electoral environment. Speaking at a press conference on September 10, 2024, Obaseki expressed a lack of confidence in the police, alleging that their actions have shown a clear…
Ruth Auta, a Nigerian nurse working in the UK has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to child negligence. She had left her son in her nurses’ quarters while working her shift. Her action led to the death of her 10-week old son, Joshua Akerele. This story is sad but in…
As the first anniversary of the tragic death of Nigerian music star Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, approaches, fans and supporters are once again rallying for justice. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances that have since sparked widespread speculation and demands for accountability. A Year of Grief and…
On September 11, 2024, the United States will pause to honour the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. Twenty-three years later, the memory of that tragic day continues to resonate across the nation, and communities will come together to commemorate the lives lost and reflect on…
For much of the debate last night, Trump debated against Joe Biden. He forgot who his real opponent was—-Kamala. I believe his wrong focus framed most of the debate. He let Kamala dominate him by focusing on Biden instead of her. Many Republican sympathizers, I am sure, were able to see a clear alternative to…
