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When I walk into my plantain farm in the cool of the evening, there’s always this feeling of quiet satisfaction. The tall, broad leaves sway gently, the stems stand like green pil…

Sometimes I wonder if it is just the environment I’m in. Other times, I perceive it is the same virtually everywhere. Certain truths, especially those tied to biology, are uncomfor…

The body’s resilience to abnormality often amazes me. It’s one of those quiet miracles we rarely pause to acknowledge. I’m not talking about grand recoveries from major surgeries …

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. …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

It was just another evening in my kitchen. A pot of okra soup was simmering on the stove, the aroma rising in waves of comfort and nostalgia. As I dipped a piece of amala and prepa…

As someone who often marvels at how seamlessly my smartphone integrates into my daily routine - emailing on the go, checking the weather while brushing my teeth, or doom-scrolling…

A recent X post by user [@pshegs](https://x.com/pshegs/status/1941886312216219803) has stirred a storm of concern and suspicion around Nigeria’s ginger industry. The post reads, i…