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A legacy reborn: How Mama Cass is honouring its founder in a bold return

The aroma of authentic Jollof and native soups is returning to the streets of Lagos and Abuja, but this isn't just another corporate relaunch. The reopening of Mama Cass marks a deeply emotional milestone for the family of its legendary founder, Mrs. Charis Grace Onabowale, who passed away in October 2024. Following her passing, the once-ubiquitous chain—which had already been navigating a difficult period of downsizing—temporarily quieted its kitchens. Now, under the leadership of her daughter, Executive Director Abimbola Oladapo, Mama Cass is rising again to preserve a 42-year culinary heritage. The Passing of a Pioneer Mrs. Charis Grace Onabowale of blessed memory Mrs.

Warren Buffett Retires @ 95

By Joy Mfon Essien, Contributing Editor At age 95, legendary investor Warren Buffett stepped down on Wednesday, December 31, as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 55 years of building the once failing textile business into one of the world's largest and most powerful companies and one of the most successful asset managers in the world. Buffett who is often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha” and the “billionaire next door,” will relinquish the title toGreg Abel, the 63-year-old lesser-known CEO of Berkshire's energy business while he, Buffett, will remain its chairman. His strategy of using insurance premiums, "float," to make brilliant investments

Tax Wars: As politicians fight over “forgeries,” new tax regime quietly takes effect tomorrow

By Nkanu Egbe As the clock strikes midnight tonight, ushering in January 1, 2026, Nigeria will technically transition into a new fiscal era. Yet, the airwaves are not filled with sensitisation campaigns, but with accusations of legislative fraud. For the average business owner in Ikeja or the corporate executive on the Island, the noise from Abuja is deafening but distracting. While lawmakers trade accusations over "illegal insertions" and forged gazettes, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 is scheduled to become active law tomorrow morning. The question on the streets of Lagos is no longer about the politics of the bill, but the reality

The New African Publishers: Towards the Promised Land

By Olatoun Gabi-Williams This article explores the difficult, entangled, high risk and yet, hopeful journey of publishing on the continent, a journey exemplified by Somali scholar, Jama Musse Jama’s vision of literature and the arts as a site of reconstruction and liberation. Dr. Jama Musse Jama – An Ethno-Mathematical Blueprint Author and ethno-mathematician, Jama Musse Jama is also a renowned cultural activist and a “New African Publisher” at Ponte Invisibile, Hargeysa, Somaliland. In our 2021 interview, he asserts the multiple “social tsunamis” Africa has experienced as the single most revealing context for understanding Africa’s development and her struggles – including the struggles around

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

When a marriage looks normal but feels unsafe

Many Homes Look Stable on the Outside. Inside, Someone Is Slowly Disappearing. Grace is a 32-year-old married woman living in Portugal. She holds a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, yet she is currently unemployed. On paper, her life looks promising, but in reality, she feels stuck, anxious, and emotionally alone. Grace did not describe her marriage as abusive or chaotic. What she described was quieter than that: persistent tension in the home, a younger sister-in-law living with them whose presence felt intrusive and disrespectful, a husband who avoided setting boundaries, a lack of clear conversations, and no emotional reassurance. Over time, Grace stopped feeling

Books by outgoing pastor unveiled as GNBC marks 42 years, names new leader

A collection of Christian books authored by the outgoing pastor of Good News Baptist Church, Surulere, including a twelve-volume sermon series and three theological titles, was unveiled on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during the church’s 42nd anniversary thanksgiving service. The unveiling took place at a service that also marked a major transition in the life of the church, as it was the final service officiated by the pastor-author, Rev. Dr. Kayode Ilupeju, ahead of his retirement scheduled for February 6, 2026. Some of the book volumes of the Sermon Notes Series by Rev. Dr. Ilupeju. During the service, Rev. Ilupeju delivered a brief

A Masterpiece of Romance: Love Meets Art at Victoria Island’s Most Creative Escape

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 skin this February to transform into a sophisticated sanctuary for lovers. For the readers of Lagos Metropolitan who seek more than just a meal, this year’s Valentine’s season at The Art Hotel isn't just an event—it is a curated gallery of experiences. From the moment you

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