“From the moment we met, there was an unexplainable connection” Love, they say, is written in the stars, but sometimes, it unfolds in the quiet corners of everyday life. For me, it began in 1988, fresh out of secondary school, when I moved to Ado-Ekiti—unaware that destiny was about to introduce me to my greatest love, Temitope. From the moment we met, there was an unexplainable connection. He was a brilliant and ambitious student at Obafemi Awolowo University, and I was preparing for my JAMB examination. With a heart full of kindness and an intellect that inspired me, Temitope offered…
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“I may have lost my first love, but I found something far more important—my worth” – Boluwatife Adedokun Love has a way of creeping into our lives when we least expect it. It starts with butterflies, whispered conversations, and hopeful dreams. But sometimes, it also comes with heartbreak, disappointment, and painful lessons. This is my story—a journey of first love, betrayal, and ultimately, self-discovery. How It All Began I had always believed that dating and schooling didn’t mix. My focus was on my education, and I had no interest in distractions. That was my belief, until 2018, when I met…
“He accepted me, not for who I was, but for who I had become. He showed me that love was not about pain but about healing.” Love stories don’t always begin the way we expect. Some are full of joy, some take us through pain, and others bring us back to where we were always meant to be. This is my story—a story of first love, betrayal, heartbreak, and ultimately redemption. A First Love That Turned Dark Let me take you back to the moment I first stepped into the world of dating. I was both excited and nervous, unsure…
“By 400 level, still single, I gave up. No one else had ever loved me like Adewale did.” – The pain of waiting for a love that never returned. It was late 2018, and the year was wrapping up when I received the best news of my life—I had finally gained admission into my dream university! Excited beyond words, I packed my bags and left Lagos for Ondo, eager to start this new chapter. Determined to be a serious student and make my parents proud, I embraced the life of night reading at Intercontinental Hall, a lecture hall that always…
“A person who applies for citizenship from 10 February 2025, who has previously arrived without a required valid entry clearance or electronic travel authorisation, having made a dangerous journey, will normally be refused citizenship.” – UK Home Office The Home Office has been accused of quietly implementing policies that prevent thousands of refugees from applying for British citizenship if they arrived in the UK via small boats or concealed in vehicles. According to a newly revealed source, the Home Office has introduced updated guidelines for staff assessing naturalisation applications. Under these new rules, individuals who have made a “dangerous journey”…
• Valentine’s Day: Supermarkets, vendors expect high sales By Damilola Olufemi Despite the economic downturn, Nigerian couples are determined to make this Valentine’s Day a memorable one. From supermarket shopping sprees to surprise packages, event planning, and romantic getaways, lovers are finding creative ways to celebrate their relationships. For Emmanuel and his girlfriend, Ada, who live in the Kurumashi area of Kaduna State, Valentine’s Day is all about appreciation and togetherness. “We’re not big on expensive gifts, but we love doing little things for each other, like cooking dinner together or planning surprise picnics,” says Emmanuel. Ada echoes his sentiment,…
Many feel forced to hide their status through shame or fear of being taken into care When three homeless people died of cold in the ice-gripped US Midwest during last month’s freeze, it captured headlines — in a few local news outlets. But for most Americans, most of the time, the spectacular social failure that is US homelessness remains well below the radar. Even the news that it hit a record high last year was released quietly between Christmas and new year. In a US news cycle dominated by proposals to take over Gaza and annex Canada, this issue can’t…
One in five UK adults now live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to “alarming” data that highlights the effects of rising obesity levels, poor diets, and a “broken” food system. Diabetes UK reports that 12.2 million people are affected, including 4.6 million with diagnosed diabetes, 1.3 million with undiagnosed diabetes, and 6.3 million with pre-diabetes, marking the highest total ever recorded. Only a small portion of cases involve type 1 diabetes or other non-lifestyle-related forms. Colette Marshall, the charity’s chief executive, attributes the rising numbers mainly to increasing type 2 diabetes cases. “Obesity isn’t the only risk factor, but its…
Former Labour Party spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its internal crisis, accusing its leaders of becoming subservient to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo argued that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike as a minister significantly weakened the PDP’s position as an opposition party. In 2023, Wike, a former Rivers State governor and prominent PDP figure, accepted a ministerial role under Tinubu after openly opposing his party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television program, on Friday, Okonkwo contended that the PDP leadership effectively surrendered to Wike, who,…
By Alade Adisa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the Yakubu Gowon University. He will be succeeded in Makurdi by Senator Joy Emordi, now pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education. To succeed Maikudi, President Tinubu appointed Professor Lar…
