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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…

It’s hard to stand beside a hospital bed and not feel utterly helpless when the person lying there is someone you love. I’ve been in that place more than once. I lost my wife to co…

As an environmentally conscious gardener, I've always struggled with the dilemma of weed control. My compound isn't paved, and during the rainy season, weeds seem to reappear with…

<div class="text-justify"> # [EN] I recently started a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, focusing on research into the early detection of faults in electric motors — be…

Two days ago, I found myself reliving a trauma I thought I had buried deep in the folds of time. It wasn’t my wife this time, I lost her years ago to complications during a Caesare…

I can’t remember the last time anyone in my community talked about getting water from the government. Not once in the past few years has any tap flowed in my home or community wit…

Three days ago, the morning began on our school compound like any other. The usual call to prayer roused us from our beds, and I joined the others at the mosque, our voices weaving…

I’ve often been asked by friends and fellow parents, “How come your kids eat everything?” The question is usually followed by a tale of frustration. "My daughter only eats plain n…