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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...

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...