Over the holidays, working out at the gym felt almost counterproductive. One day, I’d be weight training, jogging on the treadmill, or doing yoga poses. A few days later (or even the same day), I’d be out eating, drinking, and revelling—undoing all my hard work. So, I decided to scale down my gym days and…
The Federal Government has announced that all visa applications will transition to an online system by March 1. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed this during a discussion on ‘X Spaces’ hosted by influencer Segun Awosanya on Monday, January 21. Tunji-Ojo highlighted the establishment of a centralised visa approval centre as a cornerstone of the government’s reform…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday launched the second phase of a women empowerment initiative under the Livestock Fattening Programme of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). Worth ₦2.3 billion, the initiative is aimed at combating poverty and promoting economic self-reliance, according to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, on…
Nigeria’s total public debt skyrocketed to ₦142.3 trillion by the end of September 2024, marking a 5.97% increase from the ₦134.3 trillion recorded in June, according to the latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The surge stems from rising domestic borrowing and the naira’s depreciation, which sharply inflated the naira equivalent of external…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed reports claiming that a contract for the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project was awarded to an obscure company, Infoquest Nigeria Limited. Umahi, addressing a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, called the report false, misleading, and damaging. He explained that a publication in Daily Trust on January 21 wrongly claimed that…
Picture this: You’ve met someone who makes you feel special, but you’re unsure whether they’re flirting with you or just being friendly. One moment, they’re laughing at all your jokes, making eye contact, and giving you compliments. The next, they’re acting the same way with others, leaving you wondering, Am I imagining things? It can…
Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has slammed Africans living abroad over what he calls ‘an unwritten rule’ whereby they don’t discuss the realities of living abroad. Speaking during a recent Instagram live session, Seun claimed that many Africans who have relocated to pursue “greener pastures” often conceal the true challenges of their day-to-day lives…
We often equate success with the number of accolades, milestones, and goals we’ve ticked off our list. But not all achievements are created equal. Some seemingly good achievements might not be worth the pride we attach to them, and can even lead us astray from our true values and well-being. Here’s a closer look at…
The Nigerian government has raised the alarm over the plight of over 5,000 Nigerians stranded in Iraq, most of whom are women sent as caregivers under questionable circumstances. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), disclosed this at a seminar in Lagos. Dabiri-Erewa recounted the tragic case of a Nigerian woman sent…
President Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America on Monday, January 20th, 2025. Trump’s return to power will shift governance in the United States, introducing sweeping changes to domestic and international policies. With his reputation for being resolute and uncompromising, Trump’s second presidential term has put the global…
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