A man once married two wives and, to keep peace, drew up a roster: each wife got a week in his bed. Everyone seemed satisfied until one day the senior wife decided to change the rules.“You cannot sleep with me, and you cannot sleep with my junior wife,” she decreed. The husband was stunned. Even…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s recent disbursement of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households has sparked debate among policymakers and citizens on the best way to tackle poverty. At the heart of the discussion is whether direct cash support or strategic investment in agriculture offers a more sustainable path for…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a meeting of the Special Presidential Panel…

Lokoja, Kogi State – Tension is brewing in Lokoja as residents have petitioned Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Kogi State House of Assembly over what they describe as arbitrary and unbearable increases in house rents across the state capital. In a petition submitted through the Clerk of the House of Assembly, the residents lamented…

The debate over the future of Ajaokuta Steel Complex has resurfaced following recent remarks by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, who described its revival as “impossible.” His comments have sparked nationwide reactions, raising fresh questions about the role of capitalism in shaping Nigeria’s industrial destiny. Observers warn that while Dangote’s perspective carries weight, Nigeria must…