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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Surface Calm and the Deeper Struggle She sat across from me with a quiet composure that often masks deep emotional fatigue. On the surface, she was functioning—she had a stable job, showed up to her responsibilities, and kept life moving. But beneath that structure was a growing sense of heaviness she could no longer Read More…
There are weeks when Lagos debates things it barely understands—but debates them with full authority anyway. This was one of those weeks. By the time the news reached Aguda, it had already been interpreted, misinterpreted, and fully analysed by people with no access to briefing notes. Two issues stood out. First, the appointment of Bianca Read More…
Dinning etiquette is key to making a positive impression in social settings, whether at a formal dinner or a casual meal with friends. Mastering the basics of dinning etiquette ensures you feel confident and at ease in any situation. This guide provides 5 essential etiquette tips to navigate any dining experience with grace and poise. Read More…
Isaiah 6:8 There are moments in life when you sense that you were made for more. Not more in the sense of achievement alone, but more in the sense of meaning. You are doing what you are supposed to do—working, striving, building—but somewhere within you, there is a quiet question: Is this all? In a city Read More…
To deaden the pain of insecurity gripping the citizenry, Nigerians have resorted to their old pastime of gallows humour. They’ve even invaded the innocent territory of nursery rhymes. So, instead of “A for Apple; B for Ball; C for Cat”, you have “A for Axe; B for Bomb; C for Cutlass”. You’ve got to cry Read More…
