Muhammadu Buhari, former Head of State (1983–1985) and Nigeria’s democratically elected President (2015–2023), died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a clinic in London at the age of 82. The news was first confirmed by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, on X, stating: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of…
So, you’ve been thinking about starting a blog. You’ve got ideas, maybe even a name, but something keeps getting in the way: doubt, perfectionism, tech overwhelm, or perhaps just life. I get it. Starting anything new can feel like jumping into the unknown. But here’s the truth: blogging isn’t as scary or complicated as it…
He Never Returned On January 19, 2022, Godwin Ikoiwak, a brilliant prosecuting counsel with the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Justice, drove from Uyo to Ikono for a meeting with his in-laws. He never came back. Godwin was married to Abasieseabanga, also a lawyer. They had two children and had been married since 2017. But…
If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, there’s an important update you need to be aware of. The Canadian government has recently increased the minimum amount required in your bank account as proof of funds for visa applications. This change impacts many prospective immigrants, especially those applying through the Express Entry and other economic immigration…
A narcissistic partner is someone who is excessively self-centred and obsessed with themselves. They constantly seek attention and validation from others, often disregarding the feelings and needs of others. Narcissistic partners can be highly controlling and manipulative, often using emotional manipulation to get what they want. They may also gaslight their partners, making them question…
By Njideka Opigo 3rd July 2025 As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political temperature is already heating up. The latest and most significant development is the formation of a powerful new opposition front, a coalition of major political figures who have come together to challenge the dominance of the ruling All…
Nigeria teaches you to laugh even when your chest is tight. To plan, and then plan again, because NEPA might take light, the ATM might swallow your card, and rain might fall like it’s trying to wash the whole street away. And still… life goes on. There’s a strange beauty in that. A kind of…
I used to feel guilty for taking a nap. Even when my body was tired and my mind was heavy, I would power through. Resting made me feel lazy, like I was wasting time I could be using to “catch up” or “stay ahead.” But then I asked myself: Catch up to what? Stay ahead…
There’s a kind of love that breaks your heart not because it ends in betrayal, but because it was real, beautiful… and still had to end. We don’t talk enough about that kind of love. The kind where no one cheated, no one lied, and no one intentionally hurt the other. The kind that just…
By now, you’d think the Edochie family saga would have calmed down. But somehow, the drama just keeps evolving like a soap opera with no final episode in sight. It all began in April 2022 when Nollywood actor Yul Edochie shocked Nigerians by announcing the birth of his son with colleague Judy Austin, whom he…
