Human Interest
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‘You secretly married lawyer who handled divorce case’ – Wife accuses husband in court
By Boye Oyeyemi – There was drama at the Akure Customary Court this week as a woman, Mrs Folakemi Adebayo, accused her ex-husband, Mr Emmanuel Oyebanji, of secretly marrying the female lawyer who handled their divorce case. The emotionally charged scene unfolded when Folakemi, visibly distressed, stormed into the courtroom, claiming that the lawyer, who she had trusted to be…
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Why China’s high-end hotels are setting up food stalls outside their doors
On a sweltering 36 deg C evening, a man stood under a makeshift tent outside his hotel, scooping a Chinese summer delicacy into takeout boxes – piping hot xiao long xia, or crayfish – selling for just 38 yuan (S$6.80) per 500g. Next to the man, who is the hotel’s general manager, chefs in tall, white hats carved up roast…
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Meet Dr Olawale Suleiman, the US-based neurosurgeon giving free healthcare to Nigerians
United States-trained professor of neurosurgery and spinal surgery Dr Olawale Sulaiman is one Nigerian who understands the import of the popular saying that one good turn deserves another, that a favour should be repaid with a corresponding good deed. As a teenager, Sulaimon’s parents were unable to pay for his university education. However, the Bureau for External Aid, a Nigerian…
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Soaring costs and unsafe remedies threaten expectant mothers in Nigeria
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – Pregnancy in Nigeria is becoming a financial battle. For Biola Adetunji, an expectant mother based in Ibadan, pregnancy has become not only a journey of joy and anticipation but also one of serious financial strain. Like many Nigerian women today, Biola is grappling with the soaring cost of maternal healthcare. “Pregnancy is not for the…
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Understanding flash flooding and Lagos State’s climate resilience strategy, by Babajide Fadoju
In recent years, flash flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many Lagos residents. As skies darken and the heavens release torrential rain, what begins as a routine downpour often escalates into waterlogged roads, submerged homes, and disrupted daily life. While these events may seem sudden and random, they are part of a larger pattern driven by climate change, rapid…
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The story of Pratik Joshi, who perished with family in the Air India crash
Some happenings in life are inexplicable! The Air India flight 171 crash of Thursday June 12, 2025 is one such incident, particularly for Pratik Joshi and his family. Pratik Joshi had resided in London for six years. As a software professional, he had aspired to create a life overseas for his wife and three children, who remained in India. After…
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Restoring Kwara’s industrial glory: the story of the Kwara Garment Factory
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Once upon a time, in the golden decades of the 1970s and 1980s, Kwara State stood tall as a beacon of industrial prowess in Nigeria. The state was home to some of the nation’s most vibrant manufacturing companies—Tate and Lyle Nigeria Limited in Ilorin, Nigeria Paper Mills in Jebba, Nigeria Sugar Company in Bacita, Okin Biscuits…
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Kwara’s quiet war against gender-based violence
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Behind closed doors, far too many women and children in Kwara have endured violence in silence. But change is unfolding slowly and steadily, as survivors begin to speak out with growing courage. Their voices are being met with support, not suspicion, and institutions are finally rising to meet the moment. For decades, issues like rape, domestic…
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Rainy season and the menace of refuse dumping in Ilorin drainages
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The rainy season is here once again. Like every season, it comes with its own environmental challenges. While some of these hazards are natural, many are the result of human activities. One of the recurring problems during the rainy season in parts of Ilorin metropolis is the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainage channels. This harmful…
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Graduates left in limbo as JAMB delays regularization, triggers arrest
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Two years after earning her degree, Bella Adebayo still waits for the opportunity to serve her country through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Her journey, like that of many other graduates, has been marred by delays, confusion, and an unexpected arrest linked to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Bella Adebayo, a graduate of…
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