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August 8, 2026 12:23 am

Deadly crossings: How declining footbridge use turns highways into killing fields

August 1, 2026 12:55 am

Epidemic fears loom as refuse mounds overrun Lagos streets, markets

August 1, 2026 12:28 am

Toxic snacks: How poor hygiene taints puff-puff, buns trade

July 25, 2026 1:47 am

Wigwe varsity, ex-workers clash over arbitrary sacking, abuse claims

July 25, 2026 12:03 am

Toba Ijaya: Rise, fall of Lagos street warlord

July 18, 2026 12:33 am

How syndicates lure elderly citizens into crime

Hunted to death: Brutal fate of vulnerable women branded witches

August 15, 2026 12:11 am

Why we can’t use condoms with our wives — Nigerian men

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Deadly trust: Unregulated workforce where domestic workers kill employers

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Silenced voices: Imo school for the deaf where students battle neglect, rape

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Rescued from the streets: Former area boys recount journeys from despair to purpose

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Lagos residents count losses after flooding nightmare

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Deadly crossings: How declining footbridge use turns highways into killing fields
Declining use of pedestrian bridges in Nigeria turns highways into ‘killing fields.’ Learn how ignoring these structures leads to a surge in road crashes a…

Epidemic fears loom as refuse mounds overrun Lagos streets, markets
Uncollected refuse in Lagos streets and markets raises fears of an epidemic. Learn how the Lagos refuse crisis is creating public health risks….

Toxic snacks: How poor hygiene taints puff-puff, buns trade
Discover the disturbing truth behind your favourite Nigerian street snacks. This report uncovers unhygienic conditions and hidden dangers in puff-puff and…

Wigwe varsity, ex-workers clash over arbitrary sacking, abuse claims
Former employees of Wigwe University allege mass dismissals, intimidation, and administrative high-handedness, raising concerns about the institution’s man…

Toba Ijaya: Rise, fall of Lagos street warlord
Explore the rise and fall of Toba Ijaya, a powerful Lagos street warlord, and the alleged betrayal that led to his assassination. Get details on the NURTW…

How syndicates lure elderly citizens into crime
Discover how criminal syndicates exploit elderly Nigerians, luring them into drug trafficking, child abuse, and other serious crimes….

Why we can’t use condoms with our wives — Nigerian men
Many Nigerian men reject condoms with their wives due to cultural beliefs, bride price, and perceived loss of pleasure, leaving women to bear the family pl…

Deadly trust: Unregulated workforce where domestic workers kill employers
A disturbing pattern of domestic worker violence against employers is rising in Nigeria. Learn about the causes, tragic cases, and expert solutions to stem…

Silenced voices: Imo school for the deaf where students battle neglect, rape
Vulnerable students at Imo State Secondary School for the Deaf battle neglect, insecurity, and alleged rape. Discover the shocking decay and abandonment….

Rescued from the streets: Former area boys recount journeys from despair to purpose
Read inspiring stories of former street boys in Nigeria who were rescued from despair, rehabilitated, and reintegrated into society, finding new purpose….

Lagos residents count losses after flooding nightmare
Lagos residents are counting losses after recent flooding submerged homes, damaged vehicles, and disrupted livelihoods. Discover the impact and calls for g…

Death trap: How ignored warnings killed nine in Lagos building collapse
Nine people died in a Lagos building collapse at Alakija after ignored warnings about its structural integrity. Learn how this tragedy unfolded….

Lost forever: How security lapses, systemic failures expose children to traffickers (2)
Security lapses and systemic failures continue to expose Nigerian children to traffickers. Learn how children vanish and the efforts to combat child traffi…

Haunted mountains: How insecurity is emptying once-busy prayer sanctuaries
Kidnappings and bandit attacks are forcing worshippers to abandon Nigeria’s prayer mountains, once sacred sanctuaries, due to rising insecurity….

Football viewing centres struggle for survival as streaming platforms take over
Nigerian football viewing centres are struggling for survival due to rising fuel prices, costly pay-TV subscriptions, and the shift to mobile streaming pla…

Lost forever: How security lapses, systemic failures expose children to traffickers (1)
Systemic failures and security lapses in Nigeria expose children to traffickers, leaving families in agony. Discover the heartbreaking stories of missing c…

How strange odour shut schools, sent pupils to hospital in Ogun
Mysterious methane odour in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, forces school closures and hospitalises pupils. Residents demand answers amid recurring chemical smell….

World Environment Day 2026: Experts raise the alarm as climate disasters intensify globally
As climate disasters intensify globally, experts raise the alarm on World Environment Day 2026, urging urgent action to combat extreme heat and environment…

Inside quiet subscriber exodus rocking pay-TV giants
Nigerians are abandoning traditional pay-TV services like DStv and GOtv due to rising costs and poor electricity, opting for flexible streaming platforms….

Imo community celebrates monarch’s development strides at anniversary
Okwudor community in Imo State celebrates Obi Ben Onuora’s first anniversary, highlighting his impactful development strides and leadership. Discover how t…

Imprisoned mandate: Inside ‘controversial’ conviction of Enugu Assembly winner
Explore the ‘controversial’ conviction of Enugu Assembly winner Emeka Ngene, raising concerns about judicial corruption and political interference in Niger…

Fighting for dignity: Daily struggles of physically challenged entrepreneurs
Physically challenged entrepreneurs in Nigeria are fighting for dignity through vocational skills like shoemaking and tailoring, despite rising costs and l…

Rising poultry costs push eggs, chicken beyond reach
Nigeria’s poultry industry faces a crisis as rising feed costs and chick shortages push egg and chicken prices beyond reach, impacting food security….

Indiscriminate truck parking turns Lagos roads into killing fields
Indiscriminate truck parking on Lagos roads has turned transport corridors into death traps, causing tragic accidents and devastating families. Learn about…

For many Nigerians, a weak emergency system turns survival into tragedy due to inadequate infrastructure, high fees, and systemic delays in response….

Explore the Lagos water crisis in Oke-Popo, where residents pay high prices for scarce, often salty and unsafe water, leading to a daily struggle….

An 86-year-old blind man takes his children to the Human Rights Commission in a bitter family dispute over their refusal to let him marry his lover….

A 17-year-old was lured and killed by his childhood friend in a tragic kidnapping for ransom in Lagos, leaving his family demanding justice….

Poverty, malnutrition, and poor education are driving a child development crisis in Nigeria, stunting growth and threatening the nation’s future….

In Torugbene, a Delta community depends on a human waste-polluted river for daily life. This exposes residents to fatal diseases amid government neglect….

Ex-staff face legal battles and hardship over unpaid salaries, while their former employer counters with accusations of workplace misconduct and asset misu…

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