There has been a disturbing rise in cases of kidnapping across the country. The elite are not the only targets of kidnappers; workers, students, and even children are not spared. Recently, eight members of the National Youth Service Corps, including…

Our correspondent speaks to mature singles about what they will do if their parents reject their choice of spouse Segun Daniels If my parents refuse my choice of spouse, it would undoubtedly be a difficult and emotional situation. In such…

According to GambleAlert, a non-profit Nigerian organisation that advocates responsible gambling, the country is replete with what has been termed ludomania (gambling addiction), which is an urge to gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. The…

In many cultures, families are deemed to be an integral part of a couple’s home. However, there are divided opinions on whether or not it is appropriate for people to disclose happenings in their home to their parents. Our correspondent…

Three months after HRH Eze Kenneth Nwiboko, the traditional ruler of Ndiabor Ishieke in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and his wife were reportedly attacked by angry youths, bundled into a wheelbarrow, and banished from the community following…

Raising kids in the 21st century can be a herculean task, especially in making sure they perform excellently in their schoolwork. Some subjects, for them, might not be as easy as others. An Imo State-based father-of-four, Mr Oluwatomisin Ajao, said…

On November 6, nine out of three students of the Tansi International College, Awka, Anambra State were killed on the spot by lightning while playing on the school’s football pitch during a rainfall. It was reported that the students were…

Every family is built to have its beliefs and what they regard as acceptable when it comes to religious paths. But what happens when one’s partner decides to switch to a different religion? Our correspondent asked some members of the…

Although there are no current statistics to assess oral health in Nigeria, available data from the National Oral Health Policy indicated that dental caries (tooth decay) affects about six–23 per cent of Nigerians with about 90 per cent of these…

Boasting four bodies of work, Asake’s M$NEY is not just talking about wealth in the physical sense. Released on Friday, through EMPIRE and his record label GIRAN Republic, M$NEY is Asake’s fourth studio album. It follows Lungu Boy. The rollout…

Mrs Evelyn Ukong has nine mouths to feed apart from hers. After losing her son, his wife remarried and left five of their kids with Evelyn to cater to. “She (son’s ex-wife) occasionally sends money to me though, but I…

A leading mobile-first digital solutions provider, VDL Technologies, officially marked its tenth anniversary with a glamorous celebratory event held at The Anthonia, Victoria Island, on Friday. The milestone event brought together industry titans, long-standing partners, and staff to celebrate a…

In many African homes, mothers are highly regarded and respected, but there are times when they tend to go overboard with discipline. Our correspondent asked members of the public how they would react if their mother-in-law hit them Ochayi Paul…

DANIEL AYANTOYE asks some Nigerians who they think is to blame for the prevalence of single parents Okanlawon Durodola Men should be blamed The question mostly depends on what happened between couples before their separation. However, most times, men are…

Olalekan Abayomi received an invitation from the police to answer questions regarding a phone theft. However, upon arrival, he was immediately arrested. As he discovered, an invitation by the police can quickly turn into an arrest if the police suspect…