I didn’t start talking to her because I liked her. I started talking to her because people were cruel. In our area, being a single mother was a label heavier than any bag she carried. Neighbors whispered when she passed. Friends avoided sitting close to her. Even her parents looked at her with disappointment, as if her mistake had erased every good thing she had ever been. I saw...

When it comes to building a thriving garden in Grow A Garden, there are certain items that are more than just nice to have — they are essential for maintaining your success and ensuring consistent growth. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, knowing which items to keep in your inventory can make all the difference between a flourishing garden and a struggle to stay...

I am a housewife, though the word wife felt like a joke in my own home. My husband had long stopped seeing me as a partner. He neglected me daily, spoke to me like I was nothing, and raised his hand and voice whenever anger visited him which was often. Our two children suffered the most. Many nights, all we had was garri and water. Morning, afternoon, night garri. I learned to swallow tears...

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market continues to experience volatility, with the naira trading significantly weaker in the parallel (black) market compared to the official window. As of today, the USD/NGN exchange rate in the black market stands at: ₦1,605 per dollar (buy) ₦1,615 per dollar (sell) In contrast, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains an official rate of ₦1,539.72...

I was twenty-one when I knew him He came into the small restaurant where I worked, the kind of place where the smell of fried rice and pepper soup clung to your clothes long after your shift ended. He was calm, well-dressed, and carried himself with a quiet confidence that made people listen when he spoke. That first day, I attended to him with the politeness my mother drilled into me soft...