Cynthia Nwanonyiri
Onitsha set to host 2025 Ofala Festival amid global recognition
Places
September 26, 2025
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
Happening Now
September 25, 2025
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
September 25, 2025
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
September 24, 2025
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
September 24, 2025
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
September 23, 2025
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
Happening Now
September 23, 2025
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
September 23, 2025
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
September 22, 2025
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
September 22, 2025
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
Happening Now
September 19, 2025
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
September 17, 2025
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…