Dangers of cut-off culture in relationships — Tara Aisida
We’ve all heard of cancel culture, the practice of withdrawing support from public figures and…
Where is Nigeria going? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Lamentations of a Nigerian citizen without a second passport I returned to Nigeria early in…
You think girls began to sleep with dogs today? Let me tell you about my friend and a horse!
This thing about girls sleeping with dogs didn’t start today. I know a friend who…
‘Visa on Arrival’: What happens when we taste power
I didn’t just happen upon the comedy show, Visa on Arrival. My sister introduced it…
The science of relationships — Tara Aisida
I read a number of posts on Facebook about the latest Honest Bunch podcast offering…
Is tech good or bad? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Musings about how tech has influenced and altered our lives A few days ago, I…
Stop meddling in other people’s business. Mind yours — Tara Aisida
I loved the pictures and videos of Sharon Ooja’s wedding. It took place a week…
Cries of Biafra and woes of Nigeria — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
We take so much pride in telling lies to ourselves as Nigerians. The Nigeria-Biafra war…
Why did I marry Alhaji? To escape poverty, that’s all
How did that even happen? My name is Halima and I am 18 years old.…
Child Victim Blaming: Unmasking the disturbing reality
I am not sure I will ever understand why child victims of sexual assault are…
Reading great books that changed the world — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The written word is lord over the universe. The coming of the internet instead of…
I have 3 daughters, but you see, I am not their father
I have a story to tell. Maybe I shouldn’t even be telling it but I…
Our culture of silence is plain nasty
We have a nasty culture around here; the kind that stifles the truth; the kind…
Every married woman is a potential widow — Tara Aisida
I recently attended the first ever The African Widows Summit (TAWS) founded by Mrs Hope…
Are you taking care of yourself, bro? — Gbubemi Atimomo
In commemoration of Men’s Health Month This guy that I know. He had called me…
Legend of the Son of a Reverend Father: Odili Tony Ujubuonu — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
When he writes his novels he bears the name Odili Ujubuonu. When he wants to…
Why are our boys wearing “plaited” hair o?
The times, they are changing Or maybe we are simply going round in circles as…
Fatherhood based on building strong bonds across separation — Tara Aisida
I was speaking with someone the other day. He has two daughters, a 10-year-old and…
Democracy Day: Electricity bill is larger than my salary — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Today has been declared a public holiday by the Nigerian Government to mark Democracy Day.…
I left my husband to save my sons, was I right or wrong?
My name is Ayisatu Olondo. I come from Abeokuta, in Ogun state. I’m 37 years…
It’s not body shaming, it’s avoiding being a statistic!
I saw a video on WhatsApp, a skit, really. A young lady in risqué attire…
Every great relationship needs boundaries — Tara Aisida
I am a happy go lucky person. I generally do not sweat the small stuff…
My mourned soulmate Pita Okute — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I am in tears as I write the words here. It has been shattering for…
Maybe we shouldn’t blame women who sleep with pastors
Some pastors are from hell, that’s why they will never make heaven. Do you recall…
Of broken bonds and hidden struggles of financial trust in marriage — Tara Aisida
Sometime in 2006, Dupe, a married woman in her late 30s, attended a finance seminar…
We had a threesome on my wedding night
When I met my husband, I didn’t know I would end up having a constant…
Can men truly forgive anything but cheating?
So I came across this post on X, diary of a naijagirl. Poster narrated a…
Marriage in the time of selfishness — Tara Aisida
It’s another week of wrangling on the war between the genders and today’s takes are…
That $90b hajj subsidy — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Let’s get serious for once in this country. The government gleefully announced that the subsidy…
Shoot them before they grow!
It does not take a genius to know that the idea of sponsoring the wedding…
Changing tides as millennials redefine of marriage roles — Tara Aisida
I follow quite a number of millennials on social media, especially on Instagram and I…
Target me no banker — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Naira is so worthless these days that putting the currency in a bank is…
Why will a woman leave a good man?
So, I was told this story that trended recently. Guy, who claims to be a…
Can men be trusted? Why women say a bear is a safer bet — Tara Aisida
When I read Proverb 17:12 “let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs…
Cole insults from Victoria Island — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
If your family name is not Cole, and your address is not Victoria Island, it…
DSTV of the Killer Price Hikes — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There is no monopoly in the whole wide world heavier than the oppressor from South…
Me, go to a Nigerian church again? Never!
My story is funny but also not very funny. I am a Christian, do you…
Wedlock is not wait-and-take comedy — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Wedlock ought to be serious business of very serious people who ought to be serious…
I gave my baby away and my breasts still flow with milk
What happened to me is not my fault. I came to live with Aunty when…
True godliness is shown by one’s character — Tara Aisida
The way and manner Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, reacted to the…
Don’t abuse the naira — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s abuse of the naira policy It’s the weekend…
The last word on Media Relations — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Public relations as it concerns the media has received a much needed breakthrough in the…
What will happen to Bobrisky in jail?
“Finally, hand don touch am,” as we say in naija. The news about Bobrisky, aka…
Consequences of awa anyhowness — Tara Aisida
Throughout the week, several events occurred that prompted me to ponder once again at the…
Nigeria’s Aginam leads the world via the United Nations — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
A distinguished Nigerian, Professor Obijiofor Aginam, has upped the ante of the country by leading…
My people, childlessness is not a disease
Years back, I heard this story about a childless couple, who had gone to every…
What are your pet peeves? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Musings about some of the things that irk the very bottom of my soul Everyone…
Story of many colours of Azuh Arinze — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
One does not need to write too many words to signify the essence of the…
Widowhood is a not a crime
There’s this stigma when it comes to widowhood. It’s sticks like gum to most women…
Pastors of perfect power — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The powerful pastors of newfangled Christianity are all over the place in good old Nigeria…
Ah, Willy is dead but I swear, it is not like dat
I love Willy. I love him because he is the only one who understands me…
Abeg, who’s the father of this homeless mad woman’s children?
I had been seeing her on that road for some time; the road leading from…
How to deal with trolls — Gbubemi Atimomo
Musings on the trolling culture and how to handle trolls You post a picture on…
Nigeria on the brink — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The country is in a bad shape. Everything appears to be going wrong in Nigeria…
Ngozi the commissioner spells education — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The student was different. She exuded confidence that seized the atmosphere like a charge of…
Are you ready for the final goodbye? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts about death and dying “Nobody wan kpai (die) but them wan go heaven” said 2Baba…
Are you showing kindness?
I’ve often heard people say – be kind. Because… In a relationship, the one thing…
Hunger has no political party — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Any man in power in Nigeria can boast of an intimidating number of sycophants, toadies…
I regret the day I slept with my wife!
I don’t want to go and begin to blame anyone because once people read my…
The unscripted TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé fiasco was waiting to happen
I am no longer a great fan of reality shows. These days, they bore me.…
Understanding the strong woman — Tara Aisida
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She loves me, he loves me not — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on unrequited love Oyemi and Jojo were both 3rd year students studying the same…
Coups all over the continent — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Coups and earthquakes! Foreign journalists from America and Britain who covered Africa back in the…
My husband’s side chick has a baby but it is not OUR own!!!
You can call me a scorned woman and you won’t be wrong. My husband and…
The night I met a beautiful angel — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Let me today remember an Angel I once met in this life. Let’s simply call…
When they say ‘thunder fire you’, my sister, run o!
First of all, my story is not about tribe or ethnic group nor is it…
This world is spoilt and there’s no honour among thieves
A few years ago, I went shopping for my kids at Ikeja. As I was…
What to make of love after it has gone — Tara Aisida
I knew an older couple, they were so very much in love, so into each…
Football as a religion in Nigeria — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nothing excites and unifies Nigerians like football, especially when the national team, the Super Eagles,…
Bitter sweet love’s journey from fear to fulfillment — Tara Aisida
My widowed friend met a divorcee who swept her off her feet. He was everything…
Na everybody go chop breakfast — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on heartbreak and broken relationships It was a whirlwind romance. Mimi reluctantly attended a…
Pastor Feyi Daniels finally got royally effed!
I had to be crude with my headline because I read horrible comments from Nigerians…
Love is a many splendoured thing — Tara Aisida
I watched a couple being interviewed on an instagram page and they were not overly…
So long a letter — Gbubemi Atimomo
Reflections on the almost completely lost art of letter writing A couple of months ago,…
The Beautiful Game is the only Nigerian vehicle — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It’s only one vehicle bearing the legend “One Nigeria” that plies the badly maintained roads…
Be responsible and take a stand for yourself — Tara Aisida
Two incidents trended some days back that made me more appreciative of my non-religious background.…
The world hails El Anatsui @ 80 — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
They no longer make creative masters like the personable wonder simply called El Anatsui. El…
He has to die a thousand deaths before I forgive him
I heard Taju has finally died. May he die a thousand deaths. You should not…
Your money or your life? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Pondering the worth of the average Nigerian’s life I remember hearing stories of people being…
Stop, look, listen to your heart and hear what it says — Tara Aisida
Stop, look, listen to your heart and hear what it says — Tara Aisida I…
Feats of Chairman Ofobuike as reason to believe — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It’s cool by me to stay out of the urban scene in the festive season…
TB Joshua: Should Evelyn Joshua be held accountable?
I watched the three-part BBC documentary on TB Joshua and I was not at all…
How to no gree for anybody — Tara Aisida
If you are up to date with the latest slangs in town you must have…
Awo & HID: Nigeria’s greatest political couple — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Chief Obafemi Awolowo famously described his wife as “the jewel of inestimable value.” In the…
Like Potiphar’s wife, she lured me but my mother was praying for me
I began to work for my Madam through a sister, more or less a cousin…
The child-bride story has many commas to it
Like many of us, I think I read the corrupt version of the story about…
What’s new about the New Year — Tara Aisida
I followed the crowd, going to cross over services every 31st of December with my…
Every day can be a new year — Gbubemi Atimomo
Reflections on the year gone by as I prepare for the New Year Happy New…
Thinking of a Koboless Christmas — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Most Nigerians are koboless – I mean, they have no kobo coins in their pockets,…
Being nice can be rewarding
So I tried this in-flight hack that my partner had told me about. This often…
Birthday of Ancient Man — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
My birthday is about to happen, which means that Nigeria is older than me by…
Your quick guide to crashing parties — Gbubemi Atimomo
Tips for ensuring you find your way into the best parties, uninvited I don’t know…
I don’t know what hurts most; the beating my in-law gave me or my husband’s death?
I still hurt from being beating. But let me tell you my story. met my…
Poor Mr Ibu, the rich but poverty-stricken comedian
It’s a poor man who when he dies his children are immediately up in arms…
He told me my wife has a spirit but he is the devil itself!
My pastor is a devil that is why he fooled me and I am reporting…
One day, the police will be your friend
Did you get to see that video clip of Nigeria’s paramilitary officers singing a special…
Fear of revolution is here — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The people who used to shout most about the need for a revolution to happen…
I ate a birthday cake and became a high flier
I smoke but only when with friends, actually. I don’t do igbo or drugs even…
The hand of the man steadies the cradle — Tara Aisida
It’s international men’s day on Sunday, 19 November 2023, and the theme for this year’s…
Let’s celebrate entrepreneurship — Gbubemi Atimomo
In commemoration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 I remember, in the not-too-distant past, when the…
Teddy is the name of a girl -dog
My neighbour has a dog. I am not one of those people who like dogs.…
Mastering the art of contentment — Tara Aisida
I was playing catch-up with a close friend the other day and as the conversation…
My husband wants to make his mistress’ child, mine
My husband’s mistress is a widow but let me backtrack. I met my husband in…
Exceptions: The spice in life’s bland recipe of general rules — Tara Aisida
I am beginning to see social media as a marketplace, a place where most of…
To japa or not is the question — Tara Aisida
Her video went viral. The one in which she confessed to the whole world that…
I feel bad for Mohbad!
Since he died last month, 12th of September, 2023, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad has…
Much ado about an iPhone — Tara Aisida
I am sure, like me, a lot of people followed the story of the 16-year-old…
Commuting within Lagos by train — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on my excursion on the Blue Line Lagos Metro On Monday, 4 September 2023,…
Once upon a life on the dangerous seas — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The talk of oil thieves across the waters of the Niger Delta has made me…
President Tinubu’s CSU certificate saga and multiple narratives, don’t believe the hype — Magnus Onyibe
Sequel to the deposition made by Chicago State University, CSU Registrar Mr Caleb Westberg in…
I was a good house-help until my oga started coming for me!
This is how it all began. I joined an agency that recruits househelp for foreigners:…
Unmasking the shadowy web of blackmail in our society’s underbelly — Tara Aisida
I had a friend in secondary school who one day sent a message to all…
My boss’s wife beat me for being with him!
(Series written and edited by Peju Akande and based on true stories) True story about…
White Scholar interviews The Poet — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
First question: Could you tell me a little about where you grew up and how you…
Taboo! My grandchild is my step child
I’ve heard stories about fathers having sex with their daughters. Some even impregnating them, never…
The unseen weight of unmet expectations in relationships — Tara Aisida
So, a lady posted on social media that a random guy she met sent her…
Thank you for the blue rail line but won’t it end up like the stinking Oshodi exchange?
I join millions of Lagosians in welcoming the launch of operations of the Blue rail…
Japa story: My sister told me to endure his p3n!s
I japa-ed before it became a thing. I was young. I had just left school.…
Dear women, biko stop going for these deliverance sessions, na!
Every time I hear about deliverance sessions, I know it’s got to involve a woman.…
How not to kill yourself over a woman — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There’s this recent sad news of a pastor in Nnewi, Anambra State who killed himself…
I fell in love with my abductor
I was abducted on my way back from school along that notorious Rijana road in…
Let’s cut the first born child some slack — Tara Aisida
I followed the twitter conversation initiated by @BigBadReni who posted that she started to rebel…
I made it my business to stop my mother from cheating on her man
I call my mother, “my aunty” because I grew up believing she was my aunt…
Will Prof Cyril Ndifon rape the law again?
The Dean of the Faculty of Law, University Of Calabar, Prof Cyril Ndifon has again…
He told me I was the sweetest thing but I’m his daughter!
I didn’t know what being the “sweetest” thing meant when my father told me. I…
Dr Vwaere Diaso: The consequences of no consequence — Tara Aisida
I once read an article by Frank Sonnenberg titled “The Consequences of no consequence“ and…
What does your dream job look like? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Pondering the idea of a dream job Many people desire to find their “dream job”,…
The Legend of Yebo Gogo Man Kole Omotoso — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The news that came from Johannesburg, South Africa on July 19 was heartrending: Kole Omotoso…
Will you attend your ex-‘s wedding?
“Tufia kwa! Wedding kwa! When they are not doing me from the village!” It was…
So because he is my son, I should excuse the rape?
My son is a rapist! I don’t believe I will ever get to live the…
Living a Lie: A brief history of the consequences of cheating — Tara Aisida
The uproar and mystery surrounding Mmesome Ejikeme, the young lady that claimed that her JAMB…
Let’s throw in the towel to save Nigerians from annihilation — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I am here to eat my words, that is, to swallow my own vomit. Back…
He called me for gele but raped and robbed me!
His name is Lukman, that is all I know about him. I met him through…
Even at 249, Ejikeme Mmesoma is an outstanding student!
Like most of us, I haven’t met Mmesoma beyond everything I have read and heard…
How showing up for others can make a difference — Tara Aisida
“Let me know what you need”, “if you need anything don’t hesitate to ask”, “I…
Pacesetter Agbo Areo passes away — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It was from a Facebook post of my dear brother Chuma Nwokolo that I learnt…
I gave him a car as wedding present, he gave me chlamydia!
Chlamydia. That is the gift I got on my wedding day. You know what chlamydia…
What Men Want: Understanding the male gender 101 — Tara Aisida
It’s no secret that I am fascinated with the male gender. I find men of…
President Tinubu discovers ice in Macondo — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Let the whole wide world join me in the universal celebration of President Bola Ahmed…
My wife is dead but I am still sleeping with her
My wife has been dead for more than one year now and I will say…
Chiamaka’s butt enlargement isn’t why she died
You might have read about this young woman, Chiamaka Okafor reported to have died on…
It’s still a man’s world — Tara Aisida
I recently watched Sista, an emotional, relatable and thought provoking film written, produced and directed…
Her pregnancy came from sex toys, the baby isn’t mine!
When a woman decides that sex-toys are more important than her man, I swear to…
GWR Cookathon: Too many cooks, spoil the…
Too many cooks they say…spoils the broth and so is this cookathon business When Chef…
My husband was in jail but a female police officer saved our marriage
I have five daughters. Now, the only reason I have all five is because my…
Woof! Hilda Baci and dog lovers!
In a dog eat dog world, there’re no freebies. So when beloved Hilda Baci, our…
What it means to be a man — Tara Aisida
June is traditionally known as the month dedicated to men, the one and only day…
Writing for Time magazine against all odds — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Let’s just agree that it is every journalist’s dream in the world to have an…
My father-in-law wants me for himself
My father-in-law thinks he owns me! My tale is a tale of the bizarre but…
Lessons from the house of pain
I was sitting with a friend some weeks back, moaning about my feelings and all…
There was a man called John Jerry Rawlings — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigeria is more divided than ever, and the politicians of Nigeria have gone completely mad. …
Not every Japa suffers o
Enough, if not too much, has been said about this business of Japa. ‘Don’t japa,’…
Tiamiyu and his savage view of fellow Nigerians on BBC
I watched a snippet of the video that has been circulating all over social media.…
Let’s swear-in the new president — Gbubemi Atimomo
The unofficial guide to attending the presidential inauguration Brace yourself for Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s impending…
Gems from Peter “Pan” Enahoro’s “How To Be A Nigerian” — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
When a great man dies, the general rave is to read his repetitive biographical details…
My mother-in-law is a sex pervert o!
The first thing I heard her say to me after the second night we began…
Fire guts Lagos warehouse, destroys goods
A fire outbreak in a factory warehouse in Lagos on Friday destroyed some goods estimated…
Paris 2024 Olympics ticket sales struggle
With the Paris 2024 Olympics set to begin July 36, organisers are facing an unexpected…
*Police station rape: NGOs condemn delay in probe of suspected cop (Punch)*Family protests activities of land-grabber, abduction of kinswoman in Lagos (Vanguard)
Police station rape: NGOs condemn delay in probe of suspected cop (Punch) Some Non Governmental…
*Protest: Oro festival, like other religious activities, Lagos not involved, says govt (Punch)*Tinubu, APC govs meet as FG moves to stop nationwide protest (DailyTrust)
Protest: Oro festival, like other religious activities, Lagos not involved, says govt (Punch) The Lagos…
Death toll rises to 5 in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the death toll in the building collapse…
Trader docked over alleged N3m fraud
A 40 -year-old trader, Rotimi Kamalo on Thursday appeared in an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court…
Gunners kickstart 2024 US Tour with Bournemouth (5-4 pens)
Our opening game of our 2024 US Tour ended in a draw over 90 minutes…
Ederson’s Man City future uncertain – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he cannot be sure Ederson will remain at the…
Netanyahu address in Congress: The Israeli leader’s fiery speech on the biggest stage was a political risk
Benjamin Netanyahu preached about unity but his presence in Washington stirred a firestorm, exposing deep…
Police officer suspended after airport kicking video
A police officer has been suspended after a video circulated online of a man being…
Planned protest stage for Kenya-like Anarchy – Military
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest over economic hardship in the country, the military has…
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