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Month: July 2025

2Baba publicly apologises to wife, Natasha, for saying he can’t be monogamous

Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly apologised to his wife, Natasha Osawaru, and his fans following backlash from his recent statement claiming that men are not naturally wired to be sexually monogamous. In a new video posted to his Instagram in the early hours of July 2, 2025, the African…

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7 Interesting facts about Meerkats, the animal in the viral meme

We’ve all seen this animal meme going viral right? Some of us have even used it with the funniest of captions and reposted all over social media. But have you ever wondered what animal this is? In case you didn’t know, the animal in the viral meme is called a Meerkat and they are one…

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5 countries where surrogacy is illegal, and why

Surrogacy is when a woman (called a surrogate) carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. It’s often used by couples struggling with infertility, single parents, or LGBTQ+ individuals who want to have biological children.  In some cases, the surrogate is also the biological mother (traditional surrogacy), but in most modern…

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7 reasons to consider keeping rats as pets

When most people think about getting a pet, the common options are dogs, cats, birds etc. But have you ever considered rats?  Before you conclude and say, ‘God forbid’, you should know that having a rat as a pet is not a bad idea at all and here are seven reasons to consider it. ALSO…

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Why graduates are leaving Lagos for smaller cities

Advances in remote work, improving infrastructure and the rise of regional economic hubs now offer graduates viable alternatives closer to home. Smaller cities boast lower living costs, shorter commutes and growing job markets in tech, manufacturing and agribusiness. Quality-of-life factors such as cleaner air, friendlier communities and access to affordable housing draw recent degree holders…

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David Mark exits PDP – joins forces with Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai in mega 2027 coalition

Former Senate President David Mark has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligning himself with a burgeoning opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In a resignation letter dated 27 June 2025, addressed to PDP leaders in Otukpo Ward 1,…

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These 5 things in your room might be attracting cockroaches

It’s one thing to see a cockroach crawling across your kitchen floor. But when it shows up in your bedroom? That’s another level of disrespect. Roaches are creepy, quick, and carry germs. Nobody wants them around, yet, many of us unknowingly turn our own rooms into a roach magnet. And no, it’s not just about…

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Is accounting a STEM field? Here’s what you need to know

Is accounting a STEM course? At first glance, it seems like it should be. After all, accountants work with numbers, right? They analyse data, use tech tools, and even learn financial systems. But when it comes to official classifications, especially in universities, immigration policies, and scholarship criteria, accounting doesn’t always make the STEM cut. Let’s…

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7 best degrees for Nigerians who want to study abroad

Your course of study matters. A lot. If you want to japa with ease and actually stay, work, and thrive after graduation, the degree you choose could determine everything from visa approval to post-study work permits to how fast you get a job. So, before you settle for just any course abroad, here are the…

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ECOWAS declares war on ‘kush’ as drug crisis grips West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has formally launched a region-wide campaign to fight the spread of kush, a deadly psychoactive drug that is wreaking havoc across several West African nations. The sensitisation campaign was unveiled in the Sierra Leonean Parliament’s State Hall, with key lawmakers and public health advocates in attendance….

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