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Forget the mistletoe and merriment, because this Christmas, Nigerian federal workers were rocking coal-colored moods and grinch-like grins. Why? Because their December salaries, the festive season's lifeblood, were chilling out in the…

Scene: Tony Elumelu's all-white party, where even the napkins wear pearls. In walks Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, lookin' dapper in his white suit, the governor-est he's ever governor-ed. Suddenly, he spots the internet's…

Hold the presses, ladies and gentlemen! The internet is abuzz with whispers of a tax-free utopia for women, all thanks to our very own Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye. But before you start celebrating with confetti and champagne…

Ah, Nigeria. Land of vibrant energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and... a frankly alarming abundance of fake products. Fear not, dear reader, for we are about to embark on a satirical safari through this curious bazaar of the bizarre, where…

I was once asked what I think Jesus would say if he saw the church today, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. It would be easy to put my own opinions + desires onto Christ; my instinct is to say that he’d be out there…

The term "office politics" frequently causes sighs and eye rolls. But dealing with power imbalances and interpersonal connections at work is an unavoidable aspect of working life. Let's debunk "office politics," rather than avoiding or…

As an introvert, you keep having all kinds of negative thoughts. Thoughts like you may go blank, you may mess up, and the audience may laugh and make fun of you. And these thoughts are driving you nuts. You're feeling nervous,…

I think is one of the most effective ways of increasing confidence and ability to interact with people without feeling uncomfortable. So, I’ve probably said this before, but it bears repeating. Confidence is only gotten through…

There are some real snakes out there, especially those with you. Real bad motherfuckers. I know it. You know it. Everybody knows it. But do you know how to spot one? Let me tell you the biggest sign that someone is using you for…

In order to repel ignorance, ask yourself -- when’s the last time you didn’t check any social network especially Twitter or news outlet for a full day, let alone a week? The news is heavy, but it has been for years, so that’s not it.…

Simply put, children don’t do everything we ask them to do when we ask them to do it. As adults, we often assume this is because they are not understanding what we said so we try communicating the same expectation again by repeating…

'Respect is earned,' they say. This is true. You want to focus on being a person of integrity who overcomes challenges and puts effort into worthwhile things. This is how I learned to gain respect. Read Also: MIRROR THOUGHTS:…

Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has promised to make security a top priority of his administration. In his inaugural speech he promised, among other things, to provide security personnel with better training, equipment, pay…

A certain Nigerian journalist (or news anchor, for the lack of a better term) frequently uses "trending topics"on Twitter in his arguments about issues plaguing the country, without adequate fact-checking with its attendant consequences…

Always and everywhere, power seeks to expand its reach and centralize control. In order to consolidate control, the state must erode the influence of all competing power centers and leave itself as the only authority on which its…