By Clement Abayomi “NELFUND don pay!” Naomi screamed so loud her roommates thought she had won a scholarship abroad that morning. In a matter of seconds, one girl from the hostel block ran out of her room with unplaited hair, another with a piece of bread reduced to a shapeless figure in her hand. Within that moment, they heard someone shout, “Let’s go and check our accounts!” For some time,…

By Clement Abayomi The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has become one of the most debated programmes in Nigeria, fifty-two years after it began. The objective when it was established in 1973 was to assist in the rebuilding of the country, following the civil war under Gen. Yakubu Gowon. Among (young) Nigerians, it aimed to foster unity, peace, and a sense of shared national identity. Today, though, insecurity, unemployment, and…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  The contrast could not be starker. Gallantly standing in front of a Toyota Corolla in the heart of Ikotun, Lagos, Moremi Omotosho, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher, confidently speaks of her decision to keep her maiden name as one of simple professional pragmatism. “My career was built on the Omotosho name. Why should I spend years and thousands of naira re-establishing my identity on my credentials?” she…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah In October 2025, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which was once the dominant force in Nigerian politics, finds itself reduced to a vulnerable handful of eight state governors, isolated enclaves amid a sweeping tide of defections and the unrelenting dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In places like Bauchi, where the PDP Governors’ Forum chairman, Bala Mohammed, attempts to project unity, the prevailing mood is…

By Clement Abayomi People in Lagos are already speculating on who could succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as his term will come to an end in 2027. Although the election is still in two years’ time, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have begun covert operations. As Qedng puts it, the race is expected to be among “Nigeria’s most closely watched political battles”, as several loyal supporters and technocrats are…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  A popular novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been credited with a wise saying about the girl child, stating that, “We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls, You can have ambition, but not too much.” This resonates with the story of Nigeria’s First Ladies, the women who have often expanded their roles beyond the shadows of power, turning ceremonial positions into…

By Jeremiah Aminu Within the musical space, record labels stand as key agents that contribute to the progression and distribution of music across the globe. In Nigeria, these music-oriented corporations have contributed to the promotion of Afrobeats, as well as other musical genres (such as hip-hop, amapiano, afropiano, and alte) within and outside the borders of Nigeria. For instance, we have record label giants such as Mavin, YBNL (Yahoo Boy…

By Jeremiah Aminu  The Nobel Prize, which commenced in 1901, is one of the most recognised and prestigious awards that is used to celebrate the trailblazing achievements and contributions of certain individuals to science, humanism, and peace efforts. During its burgeoning stage, it, first of all, centred around five categories—physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace, as specified in Alfred Nobel’s will. It wasn’t until 1969 that Economic Sciences…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah  Have you ever wondered why some people claim to have two or more mothers? Does it even make any sense to say that someone has two biological mothers? Perhaps it’s a case of adoption, death of a mother, or divorce from both parents. But the reverse is the case of Egypt – a country of two motherlands. Egypt is one of the few countries in the world…

By Clement Abayomi Africa is experiencing a fresh surge of investments, with Nigeria becoming the centre for global capital. After years of economic instability, the continent now presents opportunities that are too attractive to be dismissed by investors. In response to why investors are (re)turning to Africa and Nigeria, analysts have pointed out that a combination of structural factors, population patterns, and political reforms is the major driver of such…

Hails education as ‘passport to prosperity’ – Sanwo-Olu By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah When the ribbon was cut on 21st of October, 2025, at the Ojo campus of Lagos State University (LASU), the commissioning of the new library complex marked more than the opening of bricks; it emblemed a bold statement of intent. Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu paused at the threshold of the new building (library complex), which bears his name, and said,…

By Clement Abayomi Politics in Nigeria is not just a contest of ambitions; it is a site of power wherein obtaining seats is as costly as it is competitive. In most cases, money speaks louder than manifestos, and connections with powerful people usually count more than having a political vision. Campaigns, rallies, and adverts all cost huge amounts that only a few people can afford. So, engaging in politics in…