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…

Death makes you appreciate life

I lost my mum two weeks ago and all has not been well with me.…

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…

Chioma, my sister, n’do o

I will say it again, Chioma my sister, no vex. It seems we are all…

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…

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…

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…

Florida woman found dead in alligator’s jaws was arrested for trespassing in July

A body found inside the jaws of an alligator near a residential street in Florida…

Delta, Abia win 1st gold medals as 7th National Youth Games begin

Defending champions of the National Youth Games, Team Delta, and Abia State began the 7th…

NYG 2023: Tinubu urges athletes, officials to promote national interest

President Bola Tinubu has urged athletes and officials at the ongoing National Youth Games in…

Lagos Governorship Election Tribunal to announce verdict Monday

The Lagos Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to deliver its long-awaited judgment on Monday.…

Ferdinand Uchenna Udah appointed president of Lugi Music Worldwide

In a significant development in the music industry, Ferdinand Uchenna Udah has been named the…

Brazil’s Indigenous peoples celebrate massive land rights victory

A lopsided majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday against an effort to restrict native…

*Nigerian student shines in Scotland, emerges best graduating student (Sun)*Kabaka’s Abialam tops Apple Music (Guardian)

Nigerian student shines in Scotland, emerges best graduating student (Sun) A young Nigerian digital marketing…

Fire guts plastic factory in Lagos

A section of a plastic company, Mega Plastics Company, located in the Ilupeju area of…

Lagos Biennial 2024: Exploring the theme of REFUGE

The art world is abuzz with anticipation as the Lagos Biennial announces its return in…

*Troops burst gun-manufacturing syndicate, recover weapons (Sun)*NLC holds back from declaring indefinite stike (Leadership)

Troops burst gun-manufacturing syndicate, recover weapons (Sun) Special Forces troops under the Hakorin Damisa IV…

If your spouse is a kidnapper, will you report him?

The arrest of Chukwudi Onuamadike, the most high-profile kidnap kingpin in Nigerian crime history a…

Troops rescue 6 kidnapped Gusau Varsity female students (Tribune)*FG raises salaries for junior lecturers to 25%, retains 35% for professors, others (Punch)

Troops rescue 6 kidnapped Gusau Varsity female students (Tribune) Operatives of the Joint Task Force,…

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