Esther Ifeyinwa spent a year saving up for the opening of her dream bakery. She had looked forward to starting her own business by the end of 2022.   But when she was ready to enrol at a catering school and eventually open a shop, inflation crept in to steal her joy. The prices of the…

If you are a fan of coconut rum and alcohol, then the mix of flavours in this drink is a good way to get off. Invite a friend over and enjoy this easy-to-prepare cocktail which can be whipped up in five minutes. *Recipe makes one cocktail if shot glasses are used to measure. Ingredients 1…

*This cover article was originally published on August 10, 2018. It was republished in light of its relevance to the ongoing #EndSARS protest* James Ademuyiwa, a social media marketer, does not believe the police is a friend. After two nasty experiences with men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Abeokuta and Lagos, his disposition is…

Nigerians love a good blockbuster film, especially a classic story that evokes nostalgia. The success of Charles Okpaleke’s Living In Bondage: Breaking Free showed that. Grossing over ₦140 million within a few weeks of its release, the sequel’s success marked the beginning of the season of remakes, sequels and film production of Nigerian classics. There…

Over the past two weeks, a cholera outbreak in north-eastern Nigeria has claimed nearly 100 lives, according to the United Nations. In Yobe and Borno states, a region that is also grappling with a Boko Haram insurgency, over 3,000 cholera cases have been recorded. On Wednesday, the UN reported that more than 500 people had…

Nigeria's 10th Head of State, Sani Abacha, was born on this day in 1943. On what would have been his 75th birthday, we take a glimpse back into his life and the legacy he left behind. In 1963, Abacha passed out of the Nigerian Military Training Centre in Kaduna, receiving further training in the UK.…

We have been waiting for quite some time to see the MCU debut of Captain Marvel, a character Marvel Studios took its time in developing and now, it's here! The new trailer showcases Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and some other characters like young Nick Fury (played by Samuel L Jackson) already familiar to Marvel…

Top television stars walked the red carpet for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards held at LA’s Microsoft Theatre earlier today. The ceremony, which was hosted by Saturday Night Live comedians Michael Che and Colin Jost, saw shows like Game of Thrones, Barry and The Marvellous Mrs Maisel taking home the biggest awards. Click through the…

Whether you are a regular coffee drinker or not, chances are that a few drops or a whole cup of coffee may spill on your clothes or on your carpet. When this happens, there is no reason to fret. Here is how to get coffee stains out of synthetic and cotton fabrics: Synthetic fabrics Removing…

It's the traditional wedding of award-winning actress and producer Kemi Lala Akindoju and celebrity chef Gbugbemi Fregene aka Chef Fregz. The ceremony was attended by friends and family members who came to celebrate with the couple. We bring you all the highlights of the event, from the couple's looks to what the attendees rocked to…

It's a love story! Celebrity chef Gbubemi Fregene, popularly known as Chef Fregz, and actress and producer Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju are getting married traditionally today. Ahead of their engagement, the couple had a pre-wedding photoshoot captured by TY Bello in looks styled by Yolanda Okereke. The photos exuded all the love and joy you can…

Sometimes burdened by negative rumours, half-truths, and infamy, secret societies have played significant roles in the economic, political and social aspects of different communities in Africa. Their ideologies and way of life sometimes help redefine how an entire community is administered. Members of these groups are influential and powerful. Here are a few of these…