Cynthia Nwanonyiri

Onitsha set to host 2025 Ofala Festival amid global recognition
Places

Onitsha set to host 2025 Ofala Festival amid global recognition

Every October, Onitsha bursts into colour, music, and pageantry as the Ofala Festival takes centre stage. For the people of…
Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers strike over welfare and unpaid salaries
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Nationwide blackout looms as electricity workers strike over welfare and unpaid salaries

Nigeria may be plunged into darkness once again as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) declared an indefinite strike…
From smartwatches to smart Rings
Gadgets

From smartwatches to smart Rings

There was a time when wearable gadgets looked awkward, chunky wristbands, flashy designs, the kind of thing you’d expect only…
Davido joins GRAMMY voting member, strengthening Afrobeats’ global voice
Beats

Davido joins GRAMMY voting member, strengthening Afrobeats’ global voice

Afrobeats star Davido has scored another career milestone as he has been confirmed as a voting member of the Recording…
Hypertension kills 10 million annually, WHO warns
Health

Hypertension kills 10 million annually, WHO warns

High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” is now one of the biggest threats to global health. The World…
The iPhone as Nigeria’s social status symbol
Gadgets

The iPhone as Nigeria’s social status symbol

There are phones, and then there is the iPhone. To some Nigerians, it is just another device, but for many…
Nigeria’s economy expands 4.23% in Q2, driven by oil and industry rebound
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Nigeria’s economy expands 4.23% in Q2, driven by oil and industry rebound

Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.23 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the National Bureau…
Uber injects ₦34bn into Nigeria’s economy in 2023, report shows
Business

Uber injects ₦34bn into Nigeria’s economy in 2023, report shows

When Lagosians joke that ride-hailing apps are the city’s unofficial public transport system, it is not far from the truth.…
Burna Boy, Famous Pluto, Modola shine as Boomplay unveils top 10 albums list
Beats

Burna Boy, Famous Pluto, Modola shine as Boomplay unveils top 10 albums list

Afrobeats is not slowing down, it is evolving, expanding, and finding new champions. This was evident as Boomplay, Africa’s largest…
One billion minds at risk: Where does Nigeria stand in WHO’s mental health warning?
Health

One billion minds at risk: Where does Nigeria stand in WHO’s mental health warning?

If you strolled through Balogun Market in Lagos or sat in traffic along Abuja’s Airport Road, you’d notice the noise,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles hit a six-year low in FIFA rankings
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles hit a six-year low in FIFA rankings

For a nation that once wore the badge of Africa’s footballing pride, the latest FIFA ranking feels like a sharp…
The podcast boom: Nigeria’s new school of storytelling
Business

The podcast boom: Nigeria’s new school of storytelling

Once upon a time, the Nigerian family gathered around the radio for news, dramas, and storytelling. The crackle of the…
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