Why Fashion Is a Core Part of African History

Programming Fundamentals (JS) Focus: Core concepts and logical thinking - Making Decisions

Boluwatife Joseph•2/5/2026

Full CRUD Adventure: Building a Complete Backend App with Node.js, Express & MongoDB - Part 4

This article walks you through building a complete CRUD API using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. You’ll learn how to structure your project, create models, write controllers, define routes, and test everything like a real backend engineer.

MongoDB Mastery: Storing Data Like a Backend Alchemist - Part 3

MongoDB is a flexible, document‑based NoSQL database perfect for modern applications. In this third part of the series, you’ll learn how MongoDB stores data, how to model documents, and how to build full CRUD operations using Node.js and Express.

Hawau Faderera Lawal-Olumegbon 2/4/2026

Policy

Senate President Akpabio Orders Nationwide Availability Of Anti-venom in Hospitals

The Nigerian Senate, led by President Senator Godswill Akpabio, has ordered the Federal Ministry of Health and regulatory agencies to ensure the nationwide availability and mandatory stocking of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes in all public and private hospitals, responding to preventable deaths linked to snakebites and gaps in emergency healthcare provisioning.

Technology

Programming Fundamentals (JS) Focus: Core concepts and logical thinking - Making Decisions

Boluwatife Joseph•2/5/2026

Full CRUD Adventure: Building a Complete Backend App with Node.js, Express & MongoDB - Part 4

MongoDB Mastery: Storing Data Like a Backend Alchemist - Part 3

Express.js: Crafting Real API Like a Backend Guru- Part 2

If Node.js is the engine, Express.js is the sleek, aerodynamic body that makes the ride smooth. This article introduces you to Express — the framework that transforms backend chaos into clean, elegant APIs. Prepare to build your first real API with style.

Alexander Ore 1/17/2026

Business

People

The Boy Who Built an Empire: The Steven Bartlett Story

Before Steven Bartlett became the smooth‑voiced oracle of modern entrepreneurship — the man whose podcast conversations feel like therapy sessions for millions — he was a restless kid who never quite fit into the systems built around him. What he didn’t know then was that this outsider energy would one day build a global media empire, turn him into the youngest Dragon in history, and pull him into a storm of scrutiny over the very influence that made him famous.

Alexander Ore•1/10/2026

People

The Industrialist Who Bent a Nation: The Aliko Dangote Story

Long before Aliko Dangote became the richest man in Africa — long before the cement plants, the sugar mills, and the $19‑billion refinery that towers over Lagos like a city of steel — he was a boy in Kano selling sweets for pocket money. What he didn’t know then was that this small act of trading would foreshadow a life spent bending Nigeria’s economy to his will, building industries where none existed, and stepping into political storms powerful enough to shake the nation he helped build.

Alexander Ore 1/10/2026

Business

Dangote Petitions EFCC Over Ex-NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed

Aliko Dangote has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed, alleging corruption and abuse of office. The move comes after Dangote withdrew a similar petition from the ICPC, citing a strategic decision to accelerate prosecution.

Alexander Ore 1/9/2026

Energy

Fuel Price War: NNPCL Chief Assures Nigerians of Benefits

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) chief, Bayo Ojulari, says the ongoing fuel price war triggered by domestic refining competition will ultimately benefit Nigerians through lower pump prices

Alexander Ore 12/28/2025

Politics

Political

Osun Elections: APC Screening Committee Bars Omisore, Six Other Hopefuls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has barred former National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from contesting in the upcoming Osun State governorship primary.

Alexander Ore•12/5/2025

Political

Defected Rivers Lawmakers Free to Leave PDP, Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the defected Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting their decision was within their rights.

Alexander Ore 12/5/2025

South West

Osun Accuses Police of Political Witch-Hunt, Command Denies Claims

The Osun State Government has accused the state police command of engaging in a political witch-hunt against its officials, but the command swiftly denied the allegations, insisting it remains neutral and committed to its constitutional duty of maintaining law and order.

Alexander Ore 12/3/2025

Political

Adeleke Shuns Osun PDP Primary as Adebayo Emerges Candidate

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke shunned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Osogbo, where Adedamola Adebayo emerged as the party’s candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election with an overwhelming majority of delegate votes.

Alexander Ore 12/3/2025

World

Oluwabunmi Ayeni 11/30/2025

Infrastructure

Deutsche Bank Shows Interest in Funding Carter, Third Mainland Bridges

Deutsche Bank has expressed interest in financing the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge and the replacement of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Alexander Ore•12/3/2025

Insurgency

US Lawmakers, Nigerian Reps Hold Fresh Sessions Over Rising Insecurity

Lawmakers from the United States Congress and Nigeria’s House of Representatives have held fresh sessions to deliberate on rising insecurity, pledging deeper cooperation on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian responses to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

Alexander Ore 12/3/2025

World

Australian Prime Minister Makes History as First to Marry While in Office

Australia's Prime Minister has made history by becoming the first sitting leader to marry while in office, marking a rare and celebratory milestone for the nation. This private ceremony has sparked widespread excitement and warm public reactions, adding a relatable chapter to the leader's public image.

World

Ramaphosa Rejects G20 Presidency Handover to Trump’s Low-Ranking Envoy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that South Africa will not hand over the G20 presidency to a low-ranking U.S. envoy, after Washington confirmed that President Donald Trump would boycott the Johannesburg summit and only send a chargé d’affaires.

Alexander Ore 11/22/2025

Editorial & Opinion

Opinion

Trump’s Threat to Send Troops to Nigeria Risks Worsening Insurgency (Part 2)

Expanding Trump’s threat to send U.S. troops to Nigeria through the lens of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine shows that foreign military interventions often worsen insurgencies, erode sovereignty, and create long-term instability rather than solving the root causes of violence.

Alexander Ore•11/26/2025

Opinion

Trump’s Threat to Send Troops to Nigeria Could Worsen the Insurgency Crisis (Part 1)

Alexander Ore•11/26/2025

Opinion

AI in Education—Promise, Peril, and the Path Forward

Artificial intelligence in education is not a passing trend—it is reshaping how students learn, how teachers teach, and how institutions prepare for the future. The challenge is not whether AI belongs in classrooms, but how to integrate it responsibly, equitably, and creatively.

Alexander Ore•11/22/2025

Finance

Nigeria’s BNPL Boom Could Become a Debt Trap for Africa’s Youth

The rapid expansion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services across Nigeria and Africa is reshaping consumer finance, but without stronger regulation and financial literacy, the trend risks trapping millions of young people in unsustainable debt cycles.

Alexander Ore•11/17/2025

Lifestyle & Culture

Hawau Faderera Lawal-Olumegbon•1/3/2026

Entertainment

10 New Year Resolutions & Why January Feels Like a Mental Reset

January often feels like a powerful mental reset after the bustling holiday season, offering a chance to pause, reflect, and realign. This post delves into why New Year resolutions are truly about choosing better, softer, and healthier versions of ourselves. Discover 10 practical resolutions designed to help you ease into this intentional self-improvement journey this January.

Sports

Bukayo Saka Gets Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend After Five Years Together

Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has reportedly gotten engaged to his longtime girlfriend after five years together. The private proposal marks a significant milestone for the couple, who have maintained a low-key and deeply personal relationship throughout Saka's rise to football stardom.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/29/2025

Health

The Truth Behind Winter’s Biggest Wellness Fads: Cold Plunges and Kombucha

Cold plunges and kombucha are popular winter wellness trends, with many touting their benefits for immunity and mood. While experts acknowledge potential advantages, they emphasize a nuanced truth: these practices are not cure-alls and should be embraced with caution and as part of a balanced, holistic health approach.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/22/2025

Transportation

Lagos to Divert Traffic for November 22 Capital City Race

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions in Ikeja on Saturday, November 22, 2025, to facilitate the second edition of the Capital City Race, a 10km marathon scheduled to run between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

Alexander Ore•11/21/2025

Sports