THE FIRST IMPRESSION STILL COUNTS
In August 2025, a video from the Nigerian airport showed singer Kwam 1 The Ultimate standing in front of a taxiing aircraft after a dispute over a liquor container. The incident went viral, drew the…
Author: JENROLATEMI
THE EDIT: Afropolitan Edit Opens New Space For African Fashion
Afropolitan Edit, a fashion media and consultancy platform focused on African fashion and creative industry development, has announced THE EDIT, a two-day curated fashion retail experience scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026, in Lekki,…
Why Nigeria’s Hustle Culture Is Both a Lifeline and a Loop
In Nigeria today, “hustle culture” is not just a trendy phrase tossed around on social media. It is breakfast, lunch, dinner — and sometimes the midnight snack too. From the restless streets of Lagos to…
The Daily Bread Story: Tracking the Real Cost-of-Living Crisis
Every morning in Nigeria’s bustling markets, families start their day with a simple ritual: buying the daily bread. But in recent years, that basic act has become a stark measure of how hard life has…
Productivity vs. Policy: How Economic Reforms Are Shaping Business, Jobs and Young Lives
Across many developing economies today, policymakers are making tough choices in the hope of long-term stability. But for many citizens — especially businesses, workers and young people — the immediate reality feels like a tug-of-war…
Nigeria’s Security Dilemma: Can Force Alone Keep the Peace?
At least 170 villagers were massacred in Kwara State this week in what has been described as the deadliest attack of 2026. Homes were burnt, families torn apart, and whole communities left to bury neighbours…
Occupy National Assembly Protest Over E-Transmission Of Election Results Begins In Abuja
A determined crowd of protesters has converged on the gates of the National Assembly in Abuja, launching what organisers are calling the “Occupy National Assembly” campaign. Their rally cry is simple and powerful: mandate real-time…
Labour Threatens Mass Action as Senate’s Election Law Shuffle Sparks Outcry
Nigeria’s biggest labour union has stirred the political pot just weeks before the next general election. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of nationwide protests, strikes and even election boycotts in response to what…
NIS Refutes Rumours of Passport Ban in Southeast, Reassures Citizens
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has moved swiftly to quash circulating reports that the South East has been barred from obtaining passports. In a statement signed by Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service…
Tragedy in Ajah: Gospel Singer and Crew Found Dead in Studio
A cloud of grief has descended over the Lagos gospel music community after the lifeless bodies of gospel singer Matthew Ogundele and three of his crew members were discovered in a music studio in Abraham…