The year has finally come to an end, and we are thankful to the higher power (God) for keeping us. Towards the end of the year, there’s always this evaluation and introspection we do. We analyse our activities and output in the year and determine if we did well or not. Goals, ambitions, and visions Read More…
Month: December 2024
Letting Go at Dawn
Dear Ex-Boyfriend, This will be the last letter I write to you. As the year draws to a close, I am drawing many things to a close in my life too. Last night I was thinking about all that’s behind me and also all that’s in front of me when it dawned on me that Read More…
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who had been in hospice care since February 2023, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was known for his Read More…
How to find peace and protection in times of trouble
Psalm 9:9-10 As we are within a few hours of the start of the New Year 2025, I consider that, in light of our experience in 2024, our greatest need in 2025 would be peace and protection. 2024 has been a year in which the level of oppression of the masses of our people by Read More…
He who Japas may eventually Japada
If you ever ventured near the World Headquarters Shrine of the Palmwine Drinkards Club at the University of Ife of yore, you would hear the constant refrain: Things fall apart, the centre must hold;A house divided against itself shall stand;Few are called, many are chosen… In the midst of all the lightheartedness for which that Read More…
Christmas holiday revellers face beverage shortages amid govt crackdown on unauthorised groundwater use
The sealing of Coca-Cola, Guinness, and Peak Milk factories in Lagos during the Christmas holiday season could significantly impact revellers. These companies produce popular beverages and products that are in high demand during festive celebrations. With the factories shut down, there could be shortages of these products, leading to increased prices and limited availability. This Read More…
Over 25 million phones stolen in Nigeria: Rising threats according to NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently released alarming figures indicating a significant rise in phone theft across Nigeria. According to the NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024, over 25 million phones were stolen between March 2023 and April 2024. This surge in theft has left many Lagosians feeling vulnerable and frustrated. Read More…
Celebrity Feuds in Lagos: A Look at the Biggest Spats in 2024
In the bustling heart of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Lagos has always been a hotbed for celebrity news. This year, the city has seen some of the most explosive feuds among its top stars. From the ongoing rivalry between music giants Davido and Wizkid to the public spats between social media critic VeryDarkMan and actress Iyabo Read More…
Celebrating Christmas in Other Countries
A few years ago, my immediate younger brother, who wasn’t in the country at the time, happened to be in Scotland studying for a Master’s degree and couldn’t make it home for Christmas. So we could only talk on the phone and via chat messages. I asked him what Christmas was like in Scotland. I Read More…
The Chinese Armada
Very soon, Chinese boys and girls will be selling pure water on our highways. Many of them will out-sprint our own hawkers and there will be messy street fights. Write down that prediction and remember to acknowledge my copyright to that prophecy when it comes to pass. But, wait! What prediction are we talking about Read More…