Hebrews 11:4–6 In a city like Lagos, faith is not a strange word. People speak about it often. You hear it in conversations, in testimonies, in everyday language. “I have faith things will work out.” “Just have faith.” “God will do it.” It is part of how many people cope with uncertainty and hope for Read More…
The AI picture casting Donald Trump as Jesus Christ the Healer was, like many of the US president’s effusions, in bad taste. Since he made his entry into our consciousness, he has demonstrated that he respects no boundaries and nothing is sacred. He seems to share the same worldview with the witches in Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Read More…
There are stories that pass through Lagos like breeze—light, loud, and quickly forgotten. And then there are stories that arrive heavily, refusing to be joked away, even in a beer parlour. This was one of those stories. News filtered in that security operatives had uncovered an illegal “baby factory” in Badagry. Eighteen pregnant women. Ten Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe In the sprawling, high-energy corridors of Lagos, the gap between state-mandated environmental standards and the harsh reality of urban infrastructure has never been more visible. This week, the Lagos State Government, via the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, issued a directive that acts as both a plea and a provocation: Read More…
Best Gym and Fitness Centres in Surulere By Joy Mfon Essien In Surulere, fitness is no longer a quiet, solitary routine tucked into spare hours. It has become part of the district’s social rhythm — something you see on the streets at dawn, in packed gyms after work, and across weekend gatherings around the National Read More…
Budget Friendly Restaurants in Yaba Students Love By Joy Mfon Essien In Yaba, food is not just about survival — it is part of the rhythm of student life, tech culture, and everyday hustle. From early-morning lectures to late-night coding sessions, the question is rarely whether to eat, but where to get the most value for your money. Read More…
Affordable Students Hostels in Yaba By Joy Mfon Essien Finding a hostel in Yaba used to be a simple transaction — secure a bed space, manage the basics, and get on with school life. In 2026, that logic no longer holds. What has emerged instead is a layered housing ecosystem shaped by students, tech workers, Read More…
Top 10 Tech Training Institutes in Lagos By Joy Mfon Essien Lagos no longer treats tech training as a side hustle for the ambitious few. In 2026, it has become a serious urban industry of its own, feeding talent into start-ups, banks, global remote teams, creative businesses, and a widening digital services economy. What used Read More…
Last week, I introduced you to Tolani, whose story quietly mirrors the lived reality of many young adults navigating uncertainty, pressure, and emotional overwhelm in our fast-paced urban spaces. She had left school abruptly, her routine disrupted, her sense of direction shaken. What followed was not just anxiety, but something deeper—an exhausting cycle of trying Read More…
The body massage index (BMI) is a commonly used tool to determine whether a person has a healthy body. However, it has its limitations and doesn’t give a complete picture of an individual’s health. While BMI is calculated using height and weight, it doesn’t take into account factors such as muscle mass, bone density and Read More…
