The village of Igbogun had always been small, quiet, and almost forgotten by the rest of the world. It clung to the edge of the Atlantic, where the waves whispered secrets no one dared repeat. Fishermen went to sea in the mornings and returned in the evenings with their nets heavy with fish, and mothers waited by the shore, calling their sons’ names into the wind. Life was simple,...
The PDP in Bayelsa has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and G5 members for their zoning of the President to the South and recognition of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of PDP at a meeting in Abuja. The state chapter, under the leadership of its Acting Chairman, George Turnah, said in a statement on Tuesday in Yenagoa that the recognition was a commitment to the survival...
Sefi Atta: Some writers shout. Others whisper so clearly that the whole world leans in to listen. The life of Sefi Atta belongs to the second kind. Her stories do not rely on noise or spectacle. Instead, they unfold gently, exposing the quiet struggles of women, families, and societies navigating change. Sefi Atta did not set out to become a global literary voice. She simply began by...
Sixty-six parcels of loud—a potent strain of cannabis—camouflaged as green tea have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement signed by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the operation was the result of credible intelligence...
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...
