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Month: February 2024

#EndHungerProtest: Lagos residents protest against hardship ahead of planned NLC mass protest

This protest precedes the planned mass protest scheduled for February 27 and 28. Residents of Lagos State took to the streets on Monday, February 26, 2024, to protest against the prevailing hardship in the country, with the demonstration organised by the ‘Take It Back Movement’, a human rights group. Carrying placards bearing various grievances, the…

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Ogun JUSUN starts 5-day strike, threatens indefinite strike over 40% pay

The union has embarked on the warning strike after several meetings with the government which ended in a deadlock. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria(JUSUN), Ogun branch, on Monday, began a five-day warning strike over nonpayment of 40% peculiar allowance by the state government. The state JUSUN Chairman, Olanrewaju Ajiboye, who spoke to newsmen in…

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Ayra Starr reveals she had to be nudged to release her hit single ‘Rush’

Ayra Starr reveals she had to be nudged to release her hit single ‘Rush’. Sensational singer and songwriter Ayra Starr is holding listeners spellbound with her music that continues to win the hearts of fans around the world. In a recent interview with Billboard, the award-winning singer narrated the events that preceded the release of…

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Alive Till Dawn zombie: Uzor Arukwe plays lead in Nollywood movie

The movie is expected to be released across cinemas nationwide. Nigerian actor Uzor Arukwe will play the lead role in the Nollywood zombie movie, Alive Till Dawn. Arukwe, who recently featured in the record breaking movie, A Tribe Called Judah, is back on set as he takes on an interesting project that’s quite new in…

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Will you try these 3 new types of Nigerian swallows?

There are so many popular types of swallows in Nigeria which have all been around for as long as most of us can remember. It is said that most kinds of foods were discovered because our ancestors kept exploring different kinds of things until they found the ones that were edible, delicious, and not poisonous….

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5 other benefits of sunscreen besides preventing sunburns

Sunscreen application should be a non-negotiable part of everyone’s daily skincare routine. Sunscreen is widely recognised for its primary role in protecting our skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, particularly in preventing sunburns. However, its benefits extend far beyond just shielding us from sunburn. Here are five additional, often overlooked…

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It was like secondary school – Ayra Starr describes her university experience

She didn’t stay on campus so she used transit to and from school every time she had classes. Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has described her university experience in Benin Republic as similar to secondary school. Speaking with Billboard, the singer revealed that she gained admission into University at age 14, adding that she and her…

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Ogun police arrest 9 cultists in hideouts raids

The suspects were arrested from their hideouts in separate raids in Ogun State. Operatives of Ogun Police Command have arrested nine suspected cultists and some members of other gangs in separate raids on criminal hideouts in different parts of Abeokuta, the state capital. The separate raids occurred in the Ita-Oshin and Mile 2 areas of…

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5 money-saving tips for shopping during hardship

By implementing these money-saving tips, you can make your shopping trips more cost-effective during times like these. Hardship is one thing no one hopes for, but that does not stop it from happening. In times like these, the best way to survive is to apply money-saving tips when shopping for items. With regards to this,…

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Nigerians will experience thunderstorms in multiple states this week

People with respiratory issues are advised to be cautious of the present weather situations and wear warm clothing at night. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecasts a sunny and hazy atmosphere on Monday over the…

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