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By Habeeb Awodele, Ramat Araoye, Deborah Awopeju, Rachael Amuleya and Toluwalase Aroyemu. The story of the famous Nigerian "Ekwueme" singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, who tragically met her untimely death, after a series of incidents of domestic violence, which she was said to have encountered from her husband, is an apt representation of abuse and maltreatment, which some women experience in their matrimonial homes within the Nigerian society.   In this report, HABEEB AWODELE, RAMAT ARAOYE and DEBORAH AWOPEJU delve into the circumstances surrounding this case: the personal life story of the deceased, her grass-to-grace story, issues surrounding her death and the societal impact. Osinachi's personal life story Before fame, Osinachi was just a young girl born into an Igbo family in Owerri, Nigeria, on 12 November, 1979. Although no clear sources about her educational career, it was only reported that she attended a private secondary school and also proceeded to a private unive...

WHEN SILENCE SCREAMS: THE WORLD BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Aderinsola Awoyemi, Favour Awoyemi, Emmanuel Arunlogun, Tolulope Amufasaiye and Victoria Aremu. The cries are unheard. They are hit, pushed, restrained, slapped, yet their mouths are stuffed with clothes. Their hands and legs are tied down so they cannot raise their voices for the world to hear, for the world to listen to their pains, their torments. They are physically abused. They do not perform well in school like their siblings do or like the child of their parents do so they are useless. They would not amount to anything. They are failures.  They walk down the street, in Abayas or in mini-skirts, they are dragged to a corner and mishandled. They try to scream, but the abusers shut them up with their hands. They rough handle them, one stroke at a time, one or two insertions at a time. The world calls them liars. They say, "what was she wearing?" How does the choice of her clothes matter in the sight of a crime? Yet, even...

Authors: Onyeka Jessica, Opia Treasure, Sambo Olamide, Oyewobi Mary & Salaudeen Rahmot. Nigeria Super Eagle Football Team  "The inconsistent performance of the Super Eagles can be attributed to the varying coaching strategies employed over the years, highlighting the need for a more effective and sustainable approach to achieve global success."  nation. Despite their rich history and talented players, the team has struggled to achieve World Cup success. One major factor contributing to this lack of success is the selection and deployment of players. The coach's discretion in selecting players is crucial, as former Super Eagles goalkeeper Sylvanus Okpala noted, "I don't like to question a coach's selection of players. It's his discretion to pick whoever he wants to pick and leave out whoever he wants." However, this discretion can sometimes lead to questionable decisions. For instance, Jose Peseiro's 3-4-3 formation in the AFCON match against ...

Gowon002 Jun 22, 2025 12:41 PM I’ll join any force to flush out Tinubu’s govt, says Lamido Photo credit: The Guardian Nigeria In a fiery primetime interview on Arise TV on Saturday, former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Sule Lamido, declared his readiness to align with any political force, regardless of its name or structure, to remove what he described as the divisive and incompetent government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “I am part of any arrangement, no matter the nomenclature or name, to remove the current government of incompetency, of insecurity, or of dividing the Nigerian family between North and South,” Lamido stated. “I will be part of any arrangement, any chemistry, any configuration, whatever you may call it, if it’s going to remove this government that is on autopilot.” When pressed specifically on whether he was part of the emerging Alliance for Democratic Action (ADA), Lamido stopped short of giving a direct endor...

Writers: Onyeka Jessica Opia Treasure Olamide Sambo Oyewobi Mary and Rahmot Salaudeen The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, have faced numerous challenges in recent years hindering their global progress. A closer examination of the team's performance reveals a m:ultitude of issues including poor player grooming, managerial inefficiencies, questionable tactical decisions, and unstable team formations.  COACHING STRETCHES  The inconsistent performance of the Super Eagles can be attributed to the varying coaching strategies employed over the years, highlighting the need for a more effective and sustainable approach to achieve global success."  The Super Eagles' fluctuating performance on the global stage can be attributed to the diverse coaching strategies employed over the years. A closer examination of the approaches of notable coaches reveals both successes and limitations. Clemens Westerhof, a legendary figure in Nigerian football, won the 1994 AFCON and...

Introduction In the world of social media, where influencers and creators are emerging every day, one name that stands out is Comr. Marvelous Ugochukwu Ngoha. Known by his stage name, King Mavis, he is not just a social media influencer but also a musical artist, an architect engineer, and a CEO. Born on September 5th, with his twin sister Miss Miracle Ugochi Ngoha known as Spunky Brown, both of them were also known as Flexible Twins, In Amakohia-Ubi Owerri, Imo Nigeria, this young talent has already achieved a lot in his career and is set to achieve much more. A Social Media Influencer and Creator Comr. Marvelous Ugochukwu Ngoha's journey as a social media influencer began when he started sharing his thoughts, ideas, and experiences on various social media platforms. His unique style of content creation, coupled with his engaging personality, quickly caught the attention of the audience. Today, he has a significant following on various social media platforms, where he continues t...