By Nkanu Egbe The numbers alone tell a sobering story. Nigeria’s digital media ecosystem recorded a 26.2 per cent decline in readership traffic in 2025, reflecting a major structural shift in news consumption driven by artificial intelligence. Total traffic across Nigerian digital media platforms fell from over 1.04 billion visits in 2024 to 769 million in Read More…
An Editorial Nigeria’s media landscape is bracing for turbulence as the 2027 general elections loom just a year away. On April 17, 2026, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) issued a stern “formal notice” to broadcast stations nationwide, warning against presenters expressing “personal opinions” or engaging in “intimidating” behavior toward guests. This directive, rooted in the Read More…
By Joy Essien Ikeja has evolved into one of Lagos’ most strategic event destinations, offering a wide spectrum of venues that cater to everything from large-scale weddings to high-level corporate conferences. What makes the district particularly compelling is its balance between scale and sophistication—Oregun and its surrounding corridors provide expansive, high-capacity arenas, while Ikeja GRA, Read More…
Weekend culture in Lekki is a mix of high-energy socialising, coastal relaxation, and a growing appreciation for curated lifestyle experiences. By 2026, the scene has solidified around several core pillars that define a typical Saturday and Sunday. The Social Rhythm: Brunch & Late Nights The weekend often begins with a slow-paced “brunch culture” that has Read More…
Where skyline views meet fine dining, cocktails, and Lagos energy The Rise of Rooftop Culture in Lagos Lagos is a city that refuses to be experienced from just one level. It rises—through glass towers in Victoria Island, oceanfront developments in Lekki, and the ever-busy commercial pulse of Ikeja. And increasingly, the best way to take Read More…
Lagos is not just a city. It is a living organism. Every morning, more than twenty million people wake up and begin the daily choreography that keeps Africa’s largest metropolis moving. Traders open their stalls before sunrise. Ferries and buses begin their routes across lagoon and land. Office towers flicker to life. Construction cranes rise Read More…
There is something daring about a writer who chooses not to whisper. In Soft. Wild. Yours., Nene Feteri does not merely tell erotic stories—she inhabits them. Her debut collection of intimate short fiction is unapologetically sensual, emotionally layered, and rooted in a distinctly African feminine consciousness. At first glance, the book announces itself through desire. Read More…
As the sun dips below the Atlantic horizon, painting the Lagos skyline in hues of burnt orange and deep violet, there is a singular destination in Victoria Island that seems to embody the city’s modern spirit. The Art Hotel, a striking tribute to Nigerian creativity nestled in the heart of Oniru, is shedding its corporate Read More…
The world mourns the loss of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who passed away at the age of 81 following complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Known globally for his transformative impact on reggae music, Cliff was not only a celebrated singer and songwriter but a cultural ambassador whose legacy extended far beyond the shores of Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe When Pelumi Nubi eased her tiny purple car — fondly named Lumi — onto the road outside London last year, she did not only set out on a journey across continents. She stepped into a story that would eventually inspire millions: a 10,000-kilometre solo drive across 17 countries, ending at the gates Read More…