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Farmers left in ruins as Ogun N4bn rice project disappears
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Consumers groan as gas shops exploit, underfill cylinders
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Lonely battle: Silent heartaches of single fathers
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Amid hardship, Nigerians at mercy of online loan sharks
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Fresh health, business concern surface as single-use plastics ban takes effect January 2025
Celebrity today, pauper tomorrow: Sudden rise and fall of social media celebrities
In today’s world of viral fame, social media has become both a powerful stage and a fleeting spotlight, birthing countless celebrities who shoot to stardom overnight. Yet, for many, the spotlight di...
24th November 2024
Farmers left in ruins as Ogun N4bn rice project disappears
Six years after former Governor Ibikunle Amosun inaugurated the MITROS rice project with grand promises to revolutionise and position Ogun State’s agricultural landscape as a farming powerhouse, the...
23rd November 2024
Consumers groan as gas shops exploit, underfill cylinders
When millions of households switched to liquefied natural gas for cooking, they saw it as a modern, safer, and more convenient alternative to kerosene and firewood. But what was initially hailed as a ...
23rd November 2024
Lonely battle: Silent heartaches of single fathers
These days it’s common to see single fathers on the streets holding hands with their kids or carrying their babies— touching scenes of affection. But behind these tender moments often lie a deep h...
21st November 2024
Amid hardship, Nigerians at mercy of online loan sharks
For many years now, online loan apps granting services to Nigerians have been the saving grace of many. From as little as N5,000 to as much as N3 million, dying businesses have been resurrected and th...
19th November 2024
Fresh health, business concern surface as single-use plastics ban takes effect January 2025
Until Nigeria executes an alternative roadmap to single-use plastics, business interests may continue to clash with environmental cleanup efforts and delay progress in the implementation of the policy...
18th November 2024
Nigerians’ romance with poisonous cocktails packaged as choice alcoholic beverages
Amarachi Okeh reports on the significant public health threat posed by counterfeit alcoholic drinks infiltrating the Nigerian social scene. Her investigation highlights the severe health risks associa...
17th November 2024
Desperate Nigerian girls turn to selling nudes for cash
Amidst Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, an alarming number of youths have turned to selling explicit contents on various online platforms, often disregarding the far-reaching consequences of thei...
16th November 2024
Multiple explosions, Malaysian ban dwarf CNG adoption in Nigeria
Concerns surrounding the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas as an alternative vehicle fuel in Nigeria have intensified, fuelled by recent incidents that have raised scepticism about its suitability an...
16th November 2024
A lone man’s journey to find miracle for failing sight
It was a hot Wednesday afternoon. I needed to buy groceries at the popular Ebeano Supermarket inside the Ikeja GRA, Lagos State. Outside the gate of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja...
16th November 2024
Inside Lagos market where local tailors compete strongly with international brands
Maybe, just maybe, that dress you spotted in a boutique, which cost you a small fortune, thinking it was a high-end Turkish brand, was actually sewn in the heart of Lagos—specifically, the iconic Te...
16th November 2024
Waste conversion remains elusive as Nigeria struggles to tap into recycling economy
Plastic waste management presents a golden chance for economic empowerment. In this report, PRINCESS ETUK examines the challenges in the sector and the missed opportunities for recycling economic vent...
12th November 2024
113 foreign hackers enjoyed police escorts before arrest – Abuja residents
On November 4, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of 130 suspects linked to high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group included 113 foreig...
10th November 2024
Dark side of dating apps: How criminals lure victims using attractive online profiles
In this feature, VICTOR AYENI examines how deceptive individuals posing as attractive men and women on various online dating platforms have become serious threats to unsuspecting users, leading to cas...
10th November 2024
Missing womb: How fibroid surgery turned awry for Lagos couple
…She gave me approval, says doctor In what appears to be a deeply unsettling case, Mrs Suzan Okeafor has accused Lagos-based doctor, Joseph Ayelaje, of performing a hysterectomy (womb removal surger...
9th November 2024
Heartbreaking tales of Lagos street sweepers denied minimum wage
In this special report, IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI and MUHAMMED LAWAL capture the painful tales of sweepers in Lagos State who are left to endure untold hardship amid life-threatening risks As the blazing sun r...
9th November 2024
Honoris causa: Illegal varsities milking award-hungry Nigerians for cash
DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes on how several unaccredited universities have turned Nigerians desperate for honorary degree awards into cash cows Despite questions about their legality, prominent Nigeri...
8th November 2024
From bush to toilet: Relief for Oyo villagers after 183 years of open defecation
Jago villagers in Oyo State are delighted that after 183 years of existence, they now have a dignified means of defecation through the installation of Sato Pan toilets but Olufon village does not have...
6th November 2024
Ban to boom: Nigeria’s stunning rise as crypto powerhouse
Nigeria has gradually transitioned to becoming one of the peer-to-peer crypto market leaders globally, as citizens seek secured transactions and decentralised financial solutions through innovative ex...
5th November 2024
Inside Ogun community where nobody dares steal
Sawonjo, an agrarian community, is nestled between Igbogila and Igan Okoto in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The journey to this enigmatic commune from Abeokuta, the state capital...
3rd November 2024
Killer couples: How religion, society silence victims of violent marriages
Marriage is often viewed as a sanctuary, a partnership bound by love, trust, and support. However, some relationships devolve into toxic, even deadly dynamics when these cornerstones erode. This featu...
2nd November 2024
Lagos, Ogun flood victims count losses, demand govt action
Since the Oyan Dam water was released, many residents of Lagos-Ogun border communities have been forced to abandon their homes and property, due to floodwaters which took over their homes. Many of the...
2nd November 2024
Harvest of deaths on Nigeria’s northern waterways
Out of the blue, the serene waters that once symbolised hope and opportunity became harrowing pathways of grief and despair in the northern part of the country. For years, the region has been rocked b...
2nd November 2024
After 183 years, Oyo villagers rejoice as new toilets end harrowing open defecation tales
Jago villagers in Oyo State are delighted that after 183 years of existence, they now have a dignified means of defecation through the installation of Sato Pan toilets but Olufon village does not have...
30th October 2024
[ICYMI] How UK firm’s director deceived, extorted Nigerians with fake sponsorships, care jobs – Ex-employees
In this feature, VICTOR AYENI writes about how the director of a United Kingdom-based social care recruiting agency, Lekan Ayuba, allegedly used his former employees to lure in applicants and amass we...
28th October 2024
Eviction: We didn’t choose this life, beggars tell Wike
“What have we done?” a beggar, Ali Bappa, exclaimed in disbelief when our correspondent informed him about the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike’s directive to arrest beggars in ...
27th October 2024
ICYMI: My son, three friends don’t regret hijacking Nigerian Airways plane with toy guns over annulment of 1993 election – Pa Ogunderu
Pa Yemi Ogunderu is the father of Richard Ogunderu, one of the teenagers who hijacked a Nigerian Airways plane in 1993 in protest against the annulment of the 1993 presidential widely believed to have...
26th October 2024
The enemy within: How thieving employees, apprentices ruin businesses
Amarachi Okeh examines the problem of employee theft in Nigerian businesses. Through real-life accounts, she explores how trusted employees secretly siphon profits, crippling businesses and damaging w...
26th October 2024
Nigerian artisans battle to preserve heritage amid Western influence
In Nigeria, the significance of local cultures has been undermined by the massive reception of Western trends. Local artisans and craftspeople are thus torn between the struggle to promote the country...
26th October 2024
Nigerians turn beggars as biting hunger ravages communities
Across Nigeria, many poor citizens are battered by hunger pangs, forcing them to abandon decency and steal food in public places. Some have also resorted to serially begging for food and seeking palli...
26th October 2024
Meter scam: Fuel attendants, drivers in battle of wits
As fuel availability fluctuates, the few who attempt to fill their tanks often encounter not just long queues and inflated prices, but also the blunt reality of exploitation at filling stations where ...
20th October 2024
