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By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  In the burgeoning community of Mowe, Obafemi Owode, Ogun State, the contrast between generations is playing out in the most personal way: marriage. Ayanleke Samson, a 28-year-old boutique shop owner, recently made a personal decision for a monogamous union with his fiancée. This decision was a direct pushback against the strong, decades-long tradition set by his grandfather, Pa Ayanleke, who managed a household of three wives in their ancestral village, same as his father. “My father’s generation was about expanding the family labour force,” Samason explains. “But for me, with the current price of a bag of…

By Jeremiah Aminu Recently, there has been a surge of interest regarding the impact of microplastics on the ecosystem, environment, and human health. Interestingly, focus has centred around the hazardous impacts that microplastics pose to the health and well-being of humans. However, before proceeding with this, it is essential to, first of all, understand what microplastics are. Microplastics, a consequence of plastic pollution, are plastic particles that originate from the gradual breakdown of larger plastic products. According to ScienceDirect, they are “small plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, generated during the decomposition of waste plastics and commonly found…

By Jeremiah Aminu Since 2020, there has been a surge of military coups across Africa in an attempt to install military Heads of States and displace corrupt political leaders in democratic regimes who practice “democrazy” (government against the people) rather than “democracy” (government for the people). So far, there have been nine successful coup attempts associated with a variety of reasons for their initiation. Insecurity, for instance, serves as one of the factors for the recent coup wave. In this regard, one can reference the 2022 coup in Burkina Faso which engendered the reign of Ibrahim Traoré due to the…

By Jeremiah Aminu  The Nigerian educational system is one that is in a dire state. This is traceable to plaguing issues that cut across inadequate funding, staff misconduct, poor infrastructural facilities, outdated curricula, and many other pressing problems. These challenges exist across the different educational levels within the country—the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The Nigerian tertiary educational system, in particular, is riddled with similar burning issues that hamper its development. Some of them encompass strike actions, administrative corruption, brain drain, and inadequate funding, all of which continue to prey on the Nigerian tertiary educational system. One may now want…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎As the Super Eagles intensify preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the team has officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco. ‎ ‎By Sunday, ten players had already reported to camp as Nigeria kicked off final preparations for their crucial CAF playoff fixtures. ‎ ‎The Super Eagles will take on Gabon in their opening playoff clash on Thursday. A victory would set up a decisive encounter against either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 16, also in Morocco’s capital. ‎ ‎This playoff stage offers African nations another opportunity to qualify for the 2026…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Following incidents of violence during Katsina United’s 1-1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9.5 million fine on Katsina United, ordered a points deduction, and shut down the Sani Abacha Stadium indefinitely. ‎ ‎In a statement released on Sunday, the NPFL charged Katsina United with failing to provide adequate security, failing to control their supporters, and allowing unauthorized individuals access to restricted areas. The statement added that fans threw harmful objects onto the pitch, leading to injuries sustained by Barau FC players. ‎ ‎“The club failed to ensure…

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Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Victor Boniface has reflected on his international journey with the Super Eagles, acknowledging that while the goals have yet to flow as expected, he remains proud and grateful for the chance to represent Nigeria. ‎ ‎In a chat with sports journalist Oma Akatugba, the striker admitted that reactions to his performances for the national team have been mixed but emphasized that his commitment has never been in doubt. ‎ ‎“I’ve been unlucky with the national team when it comes to scoring goals, even though there were games where I didn’t perform well‎. My biggest dream as a…

Mouyouma acknowledged the huge challenge posed by Osimhen

Earlier this year, Nnadozie was instrumental in Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title win in Morocco, where she was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament after keeping four clean sheets in six matches and conceding only twice from open play in the final, where the Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to defeat Morocco 3–2.