In the middle of the busy afternoon of Monday, May 13, 2024, mail dropped in my box from an unfamiliar contact by the name Ramatu Ibrahim. Ordinarily, I should skip it to check later but I did open it. It read: Dear Oladimeji, Read a story…
Through the haunting narratives of victims ensnared in the merciless web of child trafficking, BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes about the heartbreaking reality of how innocent lives are lured into a world of sexual exploitation and suffering…
AMARACHI OKEH writes on the endemic culture of demanding payment for police bail, revealing widespread extortion despite official claims that bail is free by the Nigerian Police Force After Jennifer’s 16-year-old daughter was sexually…
Several housemaids employed to assist with household chores have increasingly posed significant risks to their employers. Reports of maids physically and sexually abusing children, poisoning, and even murdering their employers have become…
MUHAMMED LAWAL highlights the bravery of June 12 heroes and how the present level of activism does not live up to expectations of true advocacy In the archives of Nigerian history, June 12 remains an emotional reminder of both promise and…
Some wives in the Northern part of the country have lamented the current economic hardship, OLUWAFEMI JUWE writes “These, indeed, are the signs of our time. Walahi, geri’baa’ daadi,” (loosely translated to mean – the outside or the streets…
GODFREY GEORGE tells the story of residents of highbrow Lekki, Ikoyi and Ajah areas in Lagos who have had to suffer losses after flooding caused by heavy rainfall Streets became streams. Reptiles came out to play in the floodwater that…
In this feature, VICTOR AYENI explores the social trend of Nigerian singles turning to digital matchmaking platforms in a bid to meet prospective suitors and why their desires might make them vulnerable to individuals with devious motives…
Girls raped and impregnated by their fathers are left to battle trauma, shame and stigma from society. The offspring from this unholy union face even worse, GODFREY GEORGE writes Getting 47-year-old Mrs Elfreda (surname withheld) to share…
Despite growing concerns about its abuse, social media has helped in spotlighting illegalities that would have gone unreported and unpunished, writes GIFT HABIB On May 28, 2024, a routine day took a dramatic turn when a member of the Imo…
In this feature, VICTOR AYENI examines the spate of unqualified and unlicensed medical professionals whose quackery has unleashed pain, suffering, and death on hapless citizens as the country struggles with a massive brain drain in the…
Young pupils in military secondary schools across the country and cadets, who undergo training in military camps to become officers, have met their untimely deaths while pursuing their dreams due to tough military drills and intense…
GODFREY GEORGE writes on how several public infrastructure have been under attack by miscreants who destroy and steal them without cause On June 7, 2024, the Lagos Rapid Response Squad officers apprehended an 18-year-old boy for stealing…
In this feature, VICTOR AYENI writes about how stalkers of different categories relentlessly pursue and invade the privacy of several victims leading to severe emotional distress, anxiety, and an erosion of their sense of safety When Grace…
Female boxer Elizabeth Oshoba’s meteoric rise to becoming the International Boxing Organisation female super-featherweight and World Boxing Council silver featherweight champion is one of the fairytale stories of the Nigerian sports sector…
It was a tough day for motorists and commuters, as both ends of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were grounded by traffic on Saturday. Although it is not uncommon for the Expressway to be this way since the reconstruction of the Long Bridge…
In a small Imo community, residents languish under the oppressive rule of a police officer who perennially torments them with arrests, detention, and killings, BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes In the oil-rich Egbema community in Imo State, many…
Amid economic hardship, sex workers are utilising social media platforms to conduct their ‘businesses’, defying stigma and embracing digital hook-ups as a means of survival, GODFREY GEORGE writes Confidence Oge’s room looked unkempt. The…
Despite government crackdowns, illegal refineries in the country continue to resurface, much like a cat with nine lives. Emboldened by lucrative profits, operators of the illicit business are prepared for a showdown, even if it means…
Michael Ade.Ojo clocks 86 today. Having overcome several challenges, it is worth celebrating his attainment of this rare age in this clime and time. GRACE EDEMA writes about his educational investments and scholarships Michael Ade.Ojo is a…
Collins Agwam writes on the developmental agenda of the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, which has touched many lives “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never…
In a world where the charm of cheap booze blurs the rules of the road, the stories of bus drivers and conductors take a wild turn. Sachet alcohol and PET bottles fuel their chaotic journey through the streets, amidst accusations of risky…
GODFREY GEORGE writes about the violent attacks faced by workers of electricity distribution companies in the hands of indebted customers outraged by poor power supply and heavy electricity bills Blood-stained sweat trickled down Glory…
“Oga, how far? Anything for the boys?” asked a policeman stationed under the Otedola Bridge, Lagos. His right hand held a rifle while his left was stretched towards the driver of the minibus headed for Ikosi Road through the CMD Road.…
GODFREY GEORGE writes on how two ladies, Celine Ndudim, and Afiba Tandoh, disappeared after allegedly visiting a friend they met online In a chilling tale of mystery and tragedy, two ladies have gone missing after visiting a man they met…
Many electricity consumers have lamented how power distribution companies have abdicated their duties to provide electricity infrastructure to them, GODFREY GEORGE writes A 44-year-old businesswoman and mother of two, Mrs Oge Atunwa, has…
BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes about sale of items without price tags in Lagos supermarkets and how this affects consumers, amid the directive by the state consumer protection agency for malls to display price tags on their products As our…
Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, speaks to Seun Akinbaloye on his Mic On podcast series on Sunday, where he talked about his recent relocation to the United States, the #EndSARS protests of 2020, and the Nigerian…
AMARACHI OKEH writes on how the widespread use of smartphones, access to the internet and social media is exposing the serious issue of bullying in Nigeria’s educational system In the past five months, videos highlighting the prevalence of…
In the wake of losing a spouse, Nigerian widows are often left to navigate a harsh reality of societal neglect, poverty, and maltreatment in the hands of their late husbands’ families, BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes On the morning of May 7,…