Madam Koi Koi is a ghost in Nigerian and African urban legend who haunts dormitories, hallways and toilets in boarding schools at night, while in day schools she haunts toilets and students who come to school too early or leave school late. She is often depicted wearing a pair of red heels or ...

In 2022, China's population shrank for the first time in six decades, a historic reversal that is expected to usher in a long period of decline in the country's population with profound consequences for its economy and the world, Reuters reported. China's population has fallen by about 850,000 ...

Nigeria was led by General Yakubu Gowon, while Biafra was led by General Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu. On the 6th of July 1967 in Gakem, a town in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River state, troops from the Nigerian Army's 1st Division led by Major Mohammed Shuwa at about 5.30 am ...

By Femi Fani-Kayode 57 years ago today, on the night of January 15th 1966, the following individuals were murdered in cold blood by a group of mutinous young army officers led by Major Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna and Major Chukwuemeka Kaduna Nzeogwu during the course of the first military coup d’etat ...

There are many reasons why no other state in Nigeria can catch up with Lagos in terms of economic development. We shall take a look at some of these reasons in the subsequent paragraphs. The fact that Lagos was a former capital of Nigeria is an advantage that will continue to work for the state. ...

Over time, you’ve heard the story of Nigeria vs India where India supposedly won Nigeria with up to 99 goals. It’ll be difficult to be a Nigerian if you’ve not heard of it before. The story is as old as Nigeria’s football history. For many years, this story has been told orally and many ...

A car snorkel is a device that is mounted on the side of a car and is used to draw fresh air from higher up into the engine. This fresh air helps to ensure that the engine can still get the oxygen it needs to run even when the car is submerged in water. A car snorkel is an essential device when it ...

Recently, reactions have trailed the number of first-class graduates produced at the convocation ceremony of one of the prominent private universities in the country. This is not the first time. A number of stakeholders who are not conversant with the workings of private universities have tagged ...

Are you looking to purchase a new laptop computer? With so many options available in the market, it can be hard to know which laptop is right for you. To help you make an informed decision, here are some important factors to consider before you make a purchase. 1. Budget: The first thing you ...

THE ongoing face-off between the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the G5 governors led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, is without doubt, one of the biggest political developments of 2022 in Nigeria. It was unforeseen, as was the case with ...

Waziri Bulama, former National Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) and member, APC National Advisory Council and National Caucus, in this interview with LEO SOBECHI, dispels insinuations that some Northwest governors are working underground to betray the Tinubu/Shettima presidential ...

Unwanted by Europe’s elite clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo’s steep decline has been laid bare by a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr that signals the end of his reign as one of football’s most feared strikers. Ronaldo will be officially unveiled by Al Nassr on Tuesday after agreeing a ...

The build up to the 2022 World Cup was confounding, as participating countries and fans waited in anticipation for it’s commencement, however what Olawale Ayeni the LEADERSHIP correspondent in the United Kingdom did not envisage was a call to cover the biggest tournament of the year. He writes ...

Postscript by Waziri Adio   From all indications, the two warring camps within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are not about to kiss and make up. All the overtures designed to reconcile the Governor Nyesom Wike-led Group—or Gang—of Five (G5) with PDP’s presidential candidate, Alhaji ...

By  Punch Editorial Board THE long, gloomy faces of frustrated motorists at the even longer queues of vehicles waiting to buy petrol provided a fitting epitaph to the year that just ended. For a population afflicted by many ills, 2022 was a particularly miserable year marked by violence, ...

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) insists that the story of Nigeria will change the moment we begin to run the country based on the productive capacity of the people. Why do you want to be president? It’s a very simple thing. If you look at ...

With unemployment at about 33%, inflation at 22%, over a 130million Nigerians living below the poverty line, over 20 million Nigeria kids out of school; over 600 pre-election matters before the courts and a Federal High Court Practice Direction that is being flouted; and a total public debt stock ...

Alphaeus Taiwo Olunaike is not a name that many Nigerians are familiar with. But once you mention Baba Alajo Somolu, the eyes of millions of Nigerians will light up. Yes, they are more familiar with this nomenclature. Baba Alajo Somolu was just three years of age when he lost his father. However, ...

Alabukun, one of the oldest drugs in Nigeria and even  is still very relevant and popular today. However, not many know the Jacob Odulate aka Blessed Jacob, a Nigerian pharmacist, inventor and entrepreneur and  the brain behind the brand that has remained relevant selling in all parts of ...

The idea of the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) was first proposed by General Buhari in early 1984. He had grown increasingly frustrated with the rampant corruption and inefficiency in the country, and had sought to combat it by creating a disciplinary framework. He argued that the lack of ...

We can’t even afford new clothes — residents lament   By Peter Duru, Makurdi The times are hard. That is the reality in Nigeria. And it is becoming increasingly clear to everyone that the traditional practices of buying new clothes and shoes during every Christmas and New Year’s ...

Facing high inflation, jittery markets, and retirement accounts at risk, many older adults want and need to work longer. Employers, confronting skills deficits and workforce shortages, are desperate to hire, especially for front-line roles. In this changing and challenging business environment — ...

Nigeria is no doubt a power house in African football, but in the recent years Nigeria looks like a Shadow of its self from the domestic league, to the female teams and even the super eagles with abundant talent couldn't qualify for Qatar 2022 world cupAs we seek to revive the fortunes of the ...

  By Marlo Lyons  Recent layoffs aren’t just the result of an uncertain economy. They’re also the result of jobs changing more quickly than employees can upskill to meet business needs. With rapid changes in technology, including digitization and automation, the World Economic Forum projects that ...

BY NICK DAZANG YOUTHS, the world over, are noted for a plethora of positive qualities. Youths are vibrant. They are virile. They are industrious. They are zestful. They  are productive. And they  are patriotic.“It is a measure of their inordinate energy, fervor and zeal that they are enlisted ...

As inflation soars to its highest rates in 40 years, it’s critical that businesses have a strategy to respond to fluctuating costs and prices. Pricing during today’s inflation is particularly challenging because people are exhausted and emotionally fatigued from dealing with extreme uncertainty ...

Corruption has long been seen as a serious problem in many nations around the world. It can have negative effects on the economy, society, and even national security. In this article, we will discuss some of the effects of corruption on a nation. We will look at how it can weaken government ...

The first thing you may want to do when you wake up is to get out of bed. There are numerous health advantages to walking for exercise in the morning, whether it’s around the neighborhood or street The following are 10 reasons why you might want to do some exercise in the morning. In addition, ...

Have you ever tried to form a new habit or learn a new skill? You probably realized early on that daily practice was essential for success. That is also true for meditation. “It’s important to meditate every day because you’re developing a habit,” says Sadie Bingham, a clinical social worker in ...

A Police officer transporting a prisoner in a holding cell in 1921.

You’ve probably heard of people setting healthy boundaries, but what exactly does that entail? To begin with, a healthy boundary can appear in a variety of ways. If a friend wants you to stay out later than you’d like and you decide to go home instead, that’s a healthy boundary. If your ...

Striae gravidarum, the medical term for stretch marks, are visible indentions in the skin that appear during pregnancy. Red, purple, or silver are all possibilities for their color. The most common areas for stretch marks to appear are: stomach chest hips bottom thighs. Stretch marks are ...

Look no further than these meals for a healthy snack that both you and your baby will enjoy. The need of eating healthfully while pregnant has undoubtedly been hammered home to you a few times already.A one-stop-shop for healthy and delicious foods that will offer your baby the best start in life ...

Are Freelance websites My Only Work From Home Website Option? No, you can also sign up for job boards. Apart from the work from home websites, you can also sign up for job boards. These job boards offer you the opportunity to communicate directly with your client, unlike most freelance websites ...

By Mahmud JegaWithin our living memory, he was an uncompromising stickler for law and order, a fearless civil war commander who fought to prevent secession, an Army GOC famous for his stern discipline, an Army Chief with zero tolerance for coups d’état or rowdy civilian behaviour, a Defence ...

By Waziri AdioMost of the things that ail Nigeria today have an economic underpinning or at least an economic dimension. And Nigeria’s economy, to put it mildly, is not in a good place right now. Underlying economic conditions in turn compound the other growing ailments, and the logical consequence ...

Nigeria’s god of literature, Wole Soyinka, needs no elaborate introduction. His evident literary flourishes underscore a deep mastery of the English language which he eminently utilises to address socio-political conditions in his native Nigeria and across the world.He has, several times, ...

Your recent blood glucose level was high despite your best efforts to control your diabetes with diet, exercise, and medication. Some possible suspects are listed below.If you have type 2 diabetes, your doctor has likely stressed the need of keeping your blood sugar levels under control.Lynn ...

SEVEN DANGERS OF OVERDOSING ON MULTIVITAMINSIt is often said that health is wealth and It is the desire of every human to live good and healthy lives hence the need to fill in the nutrient gap in our daily diets and to conserve or enhance our health which is usually affected by the wrong choice in ...

The Hausa are people who live in northern Nigeria and Niger. They are the largest ethnic group in Africa. The Hausa people have a rich culture. The Hausa people have their own language and their own religion. Their language is called Hausa, but many other languages are spoken in the area where ...

Barely two months after his company was awarded a security contract to check oil theft in the Niger Delta region, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo has reportedly discovered about 58 illegal points in Delta and Bayelsa States where crude oil is so brazenly stolen. Among them is a four-kilometre oil ...

With Nigeria regarded as one of the countries where a high percentage of citizens live in extreme poverty, the 2022 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty serves as another reminder on the need to do more to alleviate the suffering of our people. Living in extreme poverty, going by the ...

Without prejudice to extent of preparations, has government genuinely evaluated reasons for dispute and rejection of previous census results in Nigeria before proceeding to organize another headcount?  Results of census conducted in 1962, 1963, 1973, 1991 and 2006 were all marred by anomalies and ...

THE 'MADE IN CAMEROON' FLOODS AND NIGERIA’S LIABILITYBy Etete, Enideneze, Media Practitioner/Public Affairs AnalystFor a decade now, starting from 2012 to 2022, floods have recurrently ravaged Nigeria, almost annually. Yet, Nigeria, the Giant of Africa has been moping at Cameroon for mercy, instead ...

This article will look at the best online forums in Nigeria. The internet has become a necessary part of daily life for many people. It is used for work, communication, and entertainment. It is also a great resource for finding information on just about any topic. This is especially true of online ...

By Tunji OlaopaI am always fascinated with the consistent efforts by the Lagos State Government to keep pushing the boundaries of governance, policy, institutional, service delivery and regulatory reforms, that make government work better, for the well-being of the people. This is all the more so ...

With the registration of two new university academic unions, the Congress of Nigerian University Academics and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics, Uchechukwu Nnaike examines the rationale behind the registration and the new unions’ prospects of restoring quality and stability to ...

The authorities must go all out to ensure that children learn in protected environmentIt the 2022 National Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Teachers last week, the Chief Executive of Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Josiah Ajiboye, painted the ruinous impact of the ...

When a senior lawyer, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), recently, accused the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of abandoning governance after the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his spokesperson descended heavily on him, ...

With the commencement of campaigns for the 2023 elections by political parties, Chuks Okocha examines the critical issues that will shape the forthcoming pollsNigeria appears to be on another critical juncture – preparing to ascend another transition of power, a hurdle that requires more rigorous ...