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Sometimes, I catch myself wondering if blackmail, or should I say gaslighting, is woven into our DNA or something carefully nurtured by the environments we grow in. History is litt…

I’ve seen some strange things in my life. Things that make you pause and wonder if people are wired the same way across the world. One of those moments was back in my childhood. …

The other day, I got a surprising glimpse of how addiction really develops. Not through a big dramatic event, but in the simplest way, through my kids and a cartoon. For years, I …

Earlier today, I was struck by how differently children approach food. My 20-month-old daughter nearly finished a portion of noodles that may satiate an adult, while my 6-year-old …

Life has an odd sense of humor. It sometimes sends professors disguised as poultry and philosophers wrapped in diapers. Recently, I found myself in two classrooms at once. One was …

When I was 20 years old, I made a quiet promise to myself. I would marry at 27. At the time, it felt like a reasonable age, mature enough to have some stability, yet young enough t…

I just stumbled on a statistic that feels both surreal and deeply, deeply human. According to the [2025 Annual DNA Testing Report](https://thenationonlineng.net/1-in-4-nigerian-men…

Yesterday, I embarked on what was supposed to be a simple trip, an interstate drive to attend a friend’s wedding. Weddings, for me, are always a mix of joy, laughter, and nostalg…

I was going through my usual early-morning routine of scrolling through my X's timeline on this not-so-special day, when I came across a post that nearly made me choke: >An 8 mon…

As I prepare my students for their O-level exams, I’m struck by a sobering realization. The brightest among them often read to pass, not to understand. Their brilliance shines in m…

Losing my dad to a heart-related disease left a wound that still feels raw. It all started with those inexplicable fainting spells. Moments when he’d collapse without warning, le…

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, has long been a polarizing figure. Once celebrated as a tech visionary and global h…

Life has a way of throwing curveballs that make you stop and wonder; >what’s the point of it all? Lately, I’ve been wrestling with this question, not just because of my own str…

Imagine standing in the midst of a thriving snail farm, only to watch in horror as ruthless red fire ants swarm your precious hatchlings and jumbo snails. This was the reality fo…

As I sit here, swatting away at an imaginary mosquito, I find myself diving headfirst into the age-old question that has been plaguing those of us in the mosquito-endemic regions o…

In an age where misinformation spreads faster than a sandstorm, it’s our job to dig through the noise and unearth the truth. Recently, a claim has been making waves across platfor…

Yesterday, I stumbled on a thread on X that honestly made me roll my eyes at first glance. Someone had linked the so-called feminization of men to glyphosate, the infamous weedki…

A few nights ago, I stumbled across a video online that got me thinking. It featured a small electric vehicle, modestly built, but sporting something remarkable. The cute car had …

I remember watching a viral video a few months ago. It was one of those jaw-dropping nature clips that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. A paddleboarder was …

I stumbled on [the video](https://x.com/DudespostingWs/status/1944615339158847767) almost by accident. It was a quiet evening, the kind where you scroll mindlessly through your X …