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…
Author: metro-admin2
Does BMI Give An Accurate Picture of Your Health?
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…
Lagos, iReV, and the Obidients: How Tinubu’s Mastery may decide Nigeria’s 2027 election
By Nkanu Egbe In 2015, Nigerians discovered that social media could win elections. APC “social warriors” waged relentless online campaigns against the PDP, and their victory entrenched digital warfare in the public sphere. Then came #ENDSARS in 2020: a youth‑led uprising against police brutality, the Lekki toll‑gate massacre, and the impunity of the state. Out Read More…
When You Don’t Know What to Say
Luke 11:1–13 There are moments in life when words fail you. You want to pray, but you do not know what to say. You sit quietly, perhaps early in the morning or late at night, and instead of flowing words, there is silence. Not because you do not believe, but because you feel unsure. And Read More…
Let No One Threaten the Pope!
“Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” That is a biblical injunction stated in Psalm 105:15 and 1 Chronicles 16:22, warning against harming or mistreating people set apart for God’s purpose. Right from the beginning of organised Christianity, the Pope, as head of the Roman Catholic Church, is the chief servant and Read More…
BBL, Beef and Burna… But Garri Still Cost
Lagos has mastered the art of distraction. At any given moment, the city is discussing at least three unrelated things with equal passion—politics, football, and entertainment—while the real issues quietly adjust prices in the background. This week, it was the entertainment industry’s turn. By the time the matter reached Aguda, it had already matured into Read More…
Lagos-Seme Border Scandal: NIS Suspensions Signal Crackdown on Endemic Extortion
On Friday, April 10, 2026, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap suspended comptrollers at the Lagos-Seme border commands in direct response to viral videos exposing officers’ extortion of traders and travelers, igniting public fury and prompting a formal probe. The Lagos-Seme border, Nigeria’s pulsating gateway to West Africa, has erupted into scandal once again. Read More…
When Anxiety Has No Clear Cause: Understanding the Inner Restlessness Many Carry
Tolani (not her real name) is in her early twenties—vibrant, intelligent, and once known among her friends as the lively one. The kind of person who showed up, laughed easily, and filled spaces with energy. But over time, something began to shift in ways she could not fully explain. It started subtly: a little more Read More…
Cost of Starting a Small Business in Lagos (2026 Guide)
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan Lagos is widely regarded as the economic heartbeat of West Africa. In 2026, it continues to transition from a chaotic megacity into a structured, high-growth “startup capital”, with a projected GDP of ₦73.15 trillion. Whether you are looking to invest, launch a startup, or expand professional services, here Read More…
Top Co-Working Spaces in Surulere
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan Co-working spaces have evolved from a niche trend for “digital nomads” into a cornerstone of the modern professional landscape. They offer a middle ground between the isolation of a home office and the rigid structure of a traditional corporate headquarters. Whether they are a good fit depends largely Read More…