Nigerians are grappling with hardship that emerged from economic policies and reforms put in place by President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. On the day of his inauguration, Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy which forced high prices and scarcity of premium motor spirit popularly called petrol in the […]
•Army boss and female soldier Godfrey George writes about the allegations of sexual harassment in Nigeria’s military, reports Saturday PUNCH. As a child, Toochi (surname withheld) had a masculine gait that made heads turn whenever she walked. At 14, an aunt who had recently retired from the Nigerian Air Force advised her to join the […]...
•’Japa’ Nigeria’s economic crisis has plunged millions of its citizens into poverty. The situation is dire in the northern region, where insecurity, poor infrastructure and low human capacity development have worsened living conditions. In this report, our correspondent captures a migration trend among northern youths who leave the...
•Late couple: Herbert and Chizoba Wigwe And to think she was seen as a trophy wife! The story of Herbert’s Chiz Baby Herbert Wigwe everyone knew, but not many knew the backbone behind his immense success. I called you Chiz Baby. Queenette Allagoa called you Chiz Burger. Most called you Doreen. I remember when you […]
A gigolo is a male escort or social companion who is supported by a woman in a continuing relationship, often living in her residence or having to be present at her beck and call, according to Oxford Dictionary Generally, the term “gigolo” refers to a man who dates older women for financial gains. This taboo-breaking […]
One of the many reasons why people relocate to another country is the pursuit of wealth and to create a better life for their families. According to a study by Henley & Partners, a prominent citizenship advisory firm, the countries were ranked based on key parameters such as education, earning potential, career advancement, livability, eco...
Nigeria’s real estate sector operators may be struggling between the devil and the deep sea as they joggle the impact of exchange rate volatility on their business. At the backdrop of the recent massive depreciation of the Naira, findings reveal that estate developers are likely to face more hurdles despite the dollarization of the elite [&hel...
•Gomorrah It was 6pm. The sun, shining red in the mist of cold harmattan haze, was going down on the plateau of Rainbow Roundabout, the entrance of Tunfure, a suburb of Gombe town located about five kilometres from the Gombe State capital. Rainbow Roundabout is a landmark at the entrance of Tunfure, a growing city […]
Nigerians have reacted to the National Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress’ issuance of a 14-day strike ultimatum given to the federal government saying they no longer trust the effectiveness of the Union. This is in response to the declaration of a 14-day notice of strike to the federal government for failing to implement the […]...
•BoI Efforts by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to bring financiers of entrepreneurs and enterprises to Akwa Ibom State, yielded bountiful fruits, yesterday, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, as the federal government-owned Bank of Industry, BOI, opened its first ever branch in Akwa Ibom, since the state was created 36 years ago. And Governor [&h...

