Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has never been one to hold back, and even at 88, he’s still calling out what he sees as reckless governance. This time, his target is the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway—a jaw-dropping N15 trillion project that has left many Nigerians wondering: Is this a visionary leap or just another highway to nowhere?...
Author: Tomi Bakare (Tomi Bakare)
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Wait, Tems Owns a Football Club Now? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Nigerian music superstar Tems is proving that her influence extends far beyond the studio. Fresh off her second Grammy win, the Lagos-born artist is making waves in the sports world, joining San Diego FC (SDFC) as a Club Partner. This historic move positions her among an elite group of creatives and entrepreneurs investing in the...
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MTN & Airtel Losing Customers Fast; Is Starlink to Blame?
In January 2025, over 8,000 Nigerian telecom subscribers ditched their providers for better options, according to the NCC. That’s a 190% spike in mobile number portability from December, signaling growing frustration with poor service and unstable pricing. But this isn’t just about 9mobile losing 6,716 users or MTN gaining 5,551—it’s a full-blown telecom war. And...
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Accelerate Action: We Can’t Wait Five More Generations for Gender Equality!
Could you imagine a little girl born today will not see full gender equality in her lifetime? Her daughter will not either. In fact, at the current rate of progress, it will take until the year 2158, five generations from now, to close the gap. That is unacceptable. This is why International Women’s Day 2025...
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Jude Okoye’s Downfall? The Truth Behind His EFCC Arrest
February 26, 2025, started like any other day—until news broke that Jude Okoye, former manager and elder brother of P-Square, had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charge? A mind-blowing ₦2.95 billion ($1.96 million) money laundering case tied to his record label, Northside Music Limited. Clips of Jude, flanked by...
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“9-5 Can’t Make You Rich?” – The Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves
Every so often, social media wakes up and chooses violence: “A 9-5 will never make you wealthy.” And just like that, your timeline is flooded with motivational gurus preaching the gospel of quitting your job to “become your own boss.” But to be honest, if making money was that simple, we’d all be billionaires by...
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The Subtle Art of Chilling: 5 Fun & Unique Ways to Relax in Lagos
Lagos can be a chaotic whirlwind of traffic, work stress, and endless responsibilities. But even in the midst of all that hustle, finding time to unwind is non-negotiable. Whether you’re an adventurer looking to explore new activities or someone who just wants to kick back and escape reality for a bit, Lagos has plenty of...
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The iPhone XR Finally Got a GlowUp and a New Identity (Oh, and USB-C Too)
The iPhone XR has always had a loyal fanbase, it was reliable, stylish, and got the job done. But as newer models rolled out with flashier features, XR users started feeling a little left behind. If you’ve ever had someone glance at your phone and ask, “You’re still using the XR?”—don’t worry, your moment has...
Another Day, Another Wahala: Why Nigerians Can’t Catch a Break
If there’s one thing Nigerians can count on, it’s that we can’t count on anything—especially not electricity or affordable internet. Just when we thought we had seen it all, the national grid collapsed (again), and MTN decided that 2k data should now be 6k. At this point, we need to ask: who did Nigeria offend?...
