Victoria’s Mother POV There are stories a mother keeps folded deep in her heart, stories she never plans to tell until the day they begin to knock loudly on her conscience. This was one of those stories. I sat alone in my room that evening, my wrapper pulled tight around me, my mind far away from the present. Victoria’s laughter floated in from outside, careless and free, and it...
Amaka was from Delta State beautiful in a way that made people turn twice. Curvy, confident, always well put together. She carried herself like someone who knew her worth and announced it loudly. “I can never marry a Nigerian man,” she used to say without shame. “I deserve better. I won’t suffer in this country.” To Amaka, Nigeria was a place to escape, not a...
People say you never truly know a man until he shows you who he is. I used to laugh at that saying. I believed love, sacrifice, and loyalty could build a wall so strong that betrayal would never find its way in. I was wrong. Painfully wrong. I married my husband with hope stitched into every dream I had. I stood by him when he had nothing but big plans and empty pockets. I supported...
Confusion over which Nigerian agency has the authority to demand a driver’s licence is common, especially during frequent stop-and-check operations on major roads. This post breaks down the legal powers of FRSC, VIO, and the Nigeria Police Force. It explains that only FRSC and the Police have the lawful right to request a driver’s licence, while VIO is limited to vehicle...
A tragic clash between Nigeria’s security agencies has left one police officer dead, sparking outrage and calls for better inter-agency coordination. According to reports, Inspector Bello Abdulahi, attached to the 29 Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Awka, was shot during a stop-and-search operation in Uli, Ihiala LGA, Anambra State, on June 24. The fatal incident occurred around 5:50 p.m....
