Some women say they stop wearing bras because they want to feel more comfortable, avoid health issues, and enjoy more personal freedom. More and more women are choosing not to wear bras. For them, it’s not just a fashion choice, but a way to feel better in their own bodies and express themselves freely. According to findings by reporters, some women avoid bras to stop skin irritation and tightness, while others say it fits better with their new lifestyle. They also said that after getting used to life without a bra, going back felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. Apart from comfort,…
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The over 100-year history of the Nigerian railway system, which pioneered the rapid opening of the country, is a mixed bag. There was an upward curvature amidst stability, before the cankerworm of corruption stagnated its growth, reversed its fortunes and virtually killed it. The first railroad was constructed by the British colonial government in 1898 with the construction of the 193-kilometre first rail line from Lagos to Ibadan between 1898 and 1901. With the amalgamation of the Lagos Government Railway and the Baro-Kano Railway on October 3, 1912 and the completion of the 640-kilometre Kano – Maiduguri rail line, then…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has told Nigerians that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in the country. This announcement was made after news came out about a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr. Jide Idris, the head of NCDC, said in a statement on Saturday in Abuja that Nigeria is being very careful and has increased health checks at airports, hospitals, and in communities. He reminded people that Nigeria had only one Ebola outbreak in 2014. It was brought by a traveler from Liberia. That outbreak caused 20 cases…
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth. Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially excluded; unable to access even the most basic formal financial services. This contradiction is not just unacceptable and unsustainable; it risks reinforcing inequality and limiting the impact of innovation. Bridging this gap is essential not only for economic development but also for empowering communities, unlocking…
When the House of Lords, as the upper chamber of the UK Parliament is called, debated the Courts Bill introduced by the government of Edward Heath in December 1970, Lord Hailsham was in the Woolsack as the Lord Chancellor. His father, the first Viscount Hailsham, had served his first tour of duty in the same position a mere 42 years earlier. As the debate proceeded on the bill, Lord Hailsham reminded the prospective judge to “approach the Bench with the enthusiasm of a bridegroom approaching marriage, or of a priest approaching priesthood.” In the British system, the relationships entailed between a groom…
Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has written to X Corp., the parent company of the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), demanding the immediate suspension of activist Omoyele Sowore’s verified account, @YeleSowore, over what it described as a “misleading and dangerous publication” against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a letter dated September 6, 2025, signed by B. Bamigboye on behalf of the Director-General of the DSS, and posted on its X handle @OfficialDSSNG on September 6, 2025, the agency accused Sowore of deliberately spreading false information, hate speech, and incitement capable of threatening national security. The DSS cited a post…
The controversy over the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race took a twist last week when it emerged that a court had cleared the obstacle to his being sworn in for the third time as president. Critics had cited Section 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) which provides that no elected person into public office in Nigeria shall be sworn-in more than twice, basing their argument on the former president’s swearing-in in 2010 after his predecessor, the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, died in office, and 2011 when he won his own election. He…
The northern knot should symbolize collective bargaining — a critical missing piece in Nigeria’s puzzle — and not merely stand as a cultural emblem of uniqueness within the federation. A unified bloc with massive bargaining power ought to prosper on its own strength, not by crying foul or appearing helpless. Today, the 19 northern states collectively receive a significant share of monthly allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). If these resources were judiciously utilized, they could transform the region’s narrative from poverty to prosperity. Unfortunately, short-sightedness and lack of focus continue to keep the North poor and uncompetitive.…
A major bridge that connects parts of Kano State to Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and some eastern states has collapsed. The Kano State Police Command, in a midnight statement, confirmed that the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area collapsed after heavy rainfall in the area. Police spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said measures have been taken to secure the site and prevent accidents. He explained that barricades, detours, and warning signs have been placed to redirect traffic and alert motorists of the danger. Officers from the Motor Traffic Division (MTD), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency…
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has praised the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) for their commitment to improving the health and well-being of Nigerians. He gave the commendation on Friday during the 14th Biennial Delegates Conference of MDCAN in Enugu, which had the theme “Physician, heal thyself.” Represented by Prof. John Emaimo, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, the Minister stressed the importance of doctors looking after their own health so they can give better care to their patients. Dr. Salako also spoke…