He didn’t fail. In fact, he passed. But mathematics? Mathematics was his biggest problem. From Primary 1 to Primary 3, Chinedu managed to survive by luck, mercy, and copying answers from the smartest boy in class. Numbers confused him, division scared him, and multiplication tables sounded like incantations. Still, he was promoted from Primary 3 to Primary 4. That should...

EPISODE 1: THE ORPHANAGE On the Lagos Mainland stood a massive orphanage home known by almost everyone. It was popular, well-painted, and always busy with visitors. Churches donated food. NGOs donated clothes. Politicians came for photo opportunities. To the public, it was a place of mercy—a home for abandoned children. But behind that bright smile lived a darkness no one dared to...

This opinion piece reflects on the remarkable three-decade journey of Omoyele Sowore, tracing his evolution from UNILAG student activist in the June 12 struggle to citizen journalist, civil rights advocate, and persistent presidential contender. Described as a “marathon man” of activism, Sowore has spent his life confronting state power, enduring arrests, court battles, and...

King Expresses Deep Shock Over Tragic Incident at Liverpool Parade Buckingham Palace has released a statement conveying King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s deep shock and sadness following the tragic events that occurred during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade on Monday. "It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could...

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has called for electoral accountability ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a book launch on Tuesday, Obi declared that votes will count in the upcoming polls. “The votes will count and those who think they will not count will be counted,” he said. The launched book, a biography titled “Obi: The Political...