Why are so many people such as entrepreneurs, bankers, parents, medical professionals, and students constantly exhausted even after resting? Across Lagos and many urban cities today, fatigue has quietly become part of everyday life. The entrepreneur trying to keep a business afloat, the banker navigating endless targets, the parent carrying the emotional and financial responsibilities Read More…
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“Everybody Dey Consult… Nobody Dey Sleep”
By Friday evening, Mama Love’s Canteen and Bar had transformed into what Chiboy proudly called “Aguda Political Situation Room.” Lagos itself was tense. President Bola Tinubu had returned to Lagos after another round of international diplomacy—France, Kenya, Rwanda—landing directly into the storm clouds of APC primaries, opposition calculations, coalition rumours, and political repositioning so intense Read More…
Cleaning Hacks That Use Daily Kitchen Items
With everyone becoming more aware of their carbon footprints, eco-friendly cleaning is on the rise. Most common items in your kitchen can be used to make effective, natural cleaning solutions that are both cost effective and eco-friendly.The items will not only eliminate the need for chemical-filled products but also provide a safer option for homes. Read More…
What Holds a Family Together
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 In a city like Lagos, relationships are under pressure. People are busy. Schedules are tight. Conversations are rushed. Everyone is trying to survive, progress, and keep up with the demands of life. And in the midst of all this movement, something important can quietly begin to weaken—the bonds that hold families and relationships Read More…
Afrophobia!
Julius Malema was not yet born when my generation of Nigerian student leaders put our lives and resources on the line for the liberation of South Africa and other countries under the yoke of colonialism and apartheid in the region. Yet, it was he who had the courage to defend foreigners of African descent at Read More…
Understanding Fatigue: Living Tired in a City That Never Slows Down
There are many people in Lagos waking up every morning already exhausted before the day even begins. They drag themselves through traffic, meetings, parenting, deadlines, religious activities, social obligations and endless expectations, while quietly wondering why their body feels heavier than it should. A woman I recently worked with, whom I will call Amaka (not Read More…
“Everybody Want Clean Lagos… Until Dem Reach Their Backyard”
Lagos is finally serious about dirt again. This week, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office sealed several high-profile establishments for environmental violations. One venue was accused of discharging untreated sewage into public drains. Another allegedly clogged drainage systems with oily wastewater from restaurant operations. The message from government was unmistakable: No more environmental carelessness. Not Read More…
Managing Hiccups
Hiccups can be annoying and sometimes embarrassing, too. They are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, usually caused by eating too quickly or drinking carbonated beverages. While there are several remedies suggested for hiccups, using sugar and water is a simple and natural way that most people find effective. Today, we explore how these common household Read More…
By The Sweat Of Thy Brow…
Work is the tribute that man must pay for his sin in the Garden of Eden, as recounted in the Bible (Genesis 3:19). If Adam had stayed on the side of propriety and not allowed Eve and Satan to lure him into disobeying God, man and his descendants would not have needed to work from Read More…
Who You Are When It Matters Most
Proverbs 11:3 In a city like Lagos, opportunities come with pressure. There is pressure to perform.Pressure to succeed.Pressure to move ahead—sometimes faster than you should. And in the midst of all this, one question quietly shapes the kind of life you build: Who are you when it matters most? Because the truth is, it is Read More…










