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Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted more than 100 women and children in an attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, Daily Trust reports. The assailants first attacked a military base belonging to the 82 Division Task Force Battalion, overpowering troops with their large numbers, before storming the community and an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp. They killed some soldiers, the chief imam of the town, and community...
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In Nigeria, betting does not always involve personal money. Sometimes it involves borrowed cash, entrusted funds, shared contributions, or money already meant for something else. A friend sends money to “try something.” Someone asks you to place a bet on their behalf. A small amount is taken from transport fare, rent, school fees, or food money with the hope of returning it quickly.
These situations are common. The temptation is understandable — especially in a tight economy where quick...
Snake bite is often treated as a rare accident or an unusual emergency. In reality, it is a persistent public health burden in Nigeria, shaped by geography, livelihoods, and access to care rather than chance. Understanding its scale helps shift the conversation from fear to preparedness.
Available Nigerian estimates, cited in recent analyses and professional communiqués, suggest that around 43,000 snakebite cases occur each year, with approximately 1,900 deaths annually. Public health...
The version of yourself that shows up first
Dating often begins with a careful version of yourself. Not a lie, exactly, but a curated self. The composed one. The one who knows how to sound reasonable, emotionally steady, and low-risk. The version that keeps uncertainty, intensity, or unmet needs neatly tucked away.
This is understandable. Dating carries real emotional risk, and few people want to be dismissed quickly or judged before they have been properly seen. So a mask appears quietly...