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By Wole Olaoye Professor Okello Oculi was a cat with many lives. He outlived the several dictators who would have been delighted to roast him, but he has left a long trail of inconsolable mourners in Nigeria where he made a home and raised a family. In all, he lived in Nigeria for 48 years, Read More…
When it comes to breakfast, there’s usually a lot to unpack. From the popular opinion that it’s overrated to knowing what exactly is best to have, breakfast often sparks a lot of debate. Skipping breakfast is not as bad as we’ve been led to believe over the years. In fact, aggressive marketing by cereal companies Read More…
Most schools have closed for the session and will be resuming in September, giving us approximately two months with the kids at home. I, for one, always look forward to the holidays because I get to stop waking up so early to prepare the kids for school. I have never been a morning person, so Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe Lagos, Nigeria’s economic nerve centre, continues to chase ambitious development targets—from housing and transport to job creation and food security. Yet, one of the most powerful tools for inclusive economic participation lies neglected: cooperatives. In a city where a significant majority of the economy operates informally, the Lagos State Government has rightly Read More…
I’ve been on trips where I forgot to carry basic items that turned out to be much needed. I’ve also had co-travelers who came to me requesting the same basics they had also forgotten. It all boils down to the intentionality we give to packing. One thing I can say for sure is this: I Read More…
Ostensibly, it was meant to be a compliment of sorts. But it has backfired massively all over Africa. US President Donald Trump had invited five West African presidents to the White House to discuss “trade instead of aid”. While there were various speculations as regards the real reason behind the invitation— especially as the continental Read More…
I have been given gifts at various times in my life but some of them stand out the most, to this day. Interestingly, these gifts have no serious financial weight but turned out to be the most thoughtful. I remembered the first time I had shawarma. It was in a friend’s car. He bought it Read More…
The coalition of anti-APC forces was long expected. Many people had predicted that it would come sooner, especially as it was in tandem with their belief that some politicians from the northern belt would not be able to tolerate four years of political harmattan. Being out of power at the presidential level, it was alleged, Read More…
The birth of a daughter in a family is believed to usher in blessings to the home. I have seen this to be true over and over again. Families have admitted to experiencing a financial boost when this happens. Daughters also tend to take great care of their fathers in their old age. But before Read More…
Nasir El-Rufai may not be a cobra-eating king cobra, but he does display all the attributes of a saw-scaled viper. Judge it by its petite size at your own peril. It packs as much potent venom as any self-respecting limbless reptile. It scans the horizon regularly for danger in its search for prey, taking care Read More…
