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Month: July 2025

Branch Launches FUNded : A Movement for Everyday Financial Freedom

In a world where financial demands don’t wait, Branch, a leading digital finance platform, has launched its new campaign: FUNded with Branch, reframing personal finance as a source of empowerment in everyday life, not just emergencies. From home repairs to school bills, family gatherings, or sudden expenses, Branch is committed to offering Nigerians a dependable…

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Shopping to Feel Better? Here’s How to Turn a Quick Buy Into Loving Yourself

It happens to everyone. A rough day, a stressful week, or you’re just not having a good time. You need something exciting, something to look forward to. Suddenly, you’re window shopping on a skincare site or adding throw pillows to your wishlist. But is retail therapy really the solution, or just a feel-good trap? The…

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Did you know Nigeria was once the country with the happiest people on earth?

In 2003, our beloved country Nigeria made it to global news not for its oil wealth, political scandal, or even music, but for something entirely different: happiness.  A global poll conducted by the World Values Survey and published in New Scientist ranked Nigerians as the happiest people on Earth. Yes, above the likes of the…

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Tinubu under fire for silence over rumoured replacement of VP Shettima

A former presidential adviser, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has expressed strong concern over President Bola Tinubu’s silence regarding persistent rumours that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced ahead of the 2027 general elections. Although the presidency previously dismissed the claim through aides like presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who labelled it a “non-issue” in June, Baba-Ahmed…

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7 Myths about eating fruits that will shock you

A lot of people love to eat fruits. We all understand it is a healthy addition to our diet.  But over the years, myths and half-truths have crept into the fruit conversation, making some people avoid or wrongly categorize them. It’s time to set the record straight. Here are some common myths about eating fruits…

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Peter Obi’s 2027 Conundrum: ADC, Labour Party, or PDP?

As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 presidential election, the political landscape is buzzing with speculation surrounding Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate.  Obi faces a critical decision: whether to align with an emerging coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) banner, remain steadfast in the Labour Party, or potentially return to…

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Why are Gen Z drinking less alcohol than older generations?

The last time you saw someone drinking alcohol, it was most likely a boomer, a xennial or a millenial. Research has proven that most of the Gen Z folk are turning away from alcohol, holding it down as the generation consuming far less beer and booze right now. Only 20% of college students abstained from…

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Why are Gen Z drinking less alcohol than older generations?

The last time you saw someone drinking alcohol, it was most likely a boomer, a xennial or a millenial. Research has proven that most of the Gen Z folk are turning away from alcohol, holding it down as the generation consuming far less beer and booze right now. Only 20% of college students abstained from…

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Tinubu using state power to intimidate opponents ahead of 2027 – Sule Lamido

A former Jigawa State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has scathingly attacked the Bola Tinubu administration, accusing it of weaponizing state institutions to hound the opposition. The former Governor made the claim during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, where he was questioned about…

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A fresh taste of whisky culture as Johnnie Walker Blonde lands in Lagos

Johnnie Walker recently unveiled its newest innovation, Johnnie Walker Blonde, at Island BlockParty in Lagos – bringing a fresh, lighter take on whisky to Nigeria’s lively, youthful scene. Designed for a new generation of expressive drinkers, Johnnie Walker Blonde made its Nigerian debut with a dynamic celebration of music, flavour, and self-expression. Johnnie Walker Blonde…

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