We need to know the source of his wealth - Man says as he shows off a mansion built by a tricycle (Keke) driver in South East

The Mansion of a Keke Driver and the Debate Over Wealth in South East Nigeria

A viral video has ignited widespread debate across Nigeria after a man in the South East region showcased a sprawling mansion allegedly built by a tricycle (popularly known as keke) driver.

In the footage, the man repeatedly points to the impressive property, emphasizing that it was constructed by someone whose primary occupation is driving a keke. His words, “We need to know the source of his wealth,” have since become the focal point of discussions online, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the realities of economic survival in the country.

Preventing the Cycle of Well Tragedies in Nigeria’s Rural Communities

Preventing the Cycle of Well Tragedies in Nigeria’s Rural Communities

The recent calamity in Kano, where a father, his son, and others perished in a well collapse and fire incident, is not an isolated misfortune but part of a recurring pattern that has haunted rural Nigeria for decades.

Wells, indispensable for water supply in communities lacking modern infrastructure, have too often become silent death traps.

The tragedy underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms and policy interventions that go beyond mere condolences.

Contextual Analysis: Well-Related Accidents in Nigeria’s Rural Communities

Contextual Analysis: Well-Related Accidents in Nigeria’s Rural Communities

Well collapses and related accidents, such as the tragic incident in Kano where a father, his son, and others lost their lives, are unfortunately not isolated events.

Across Nigeria, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities, wells remain a primary source of water. However, their construction and maintenance often lack professional oversight, creating hidden dangers that have historically led to fatalities.

Father, son, three others d!e in Kano well collapse and fire incident

Tragedy in Kano - Father, Son, and Others Lost in Well Collapse and Fire Incident

The city of Kano was struck by a series of heartbreaking tragedies that claimed multiple lives in early December 2025.

According to the Kano State Fire Service, the incidents occurred across different communities in the state, underscoring both the fragility of everyday life and the dangers of unsafe rescue attempts.

15 People Killed In South Africa Mass Shooting

15 People Killed in South Africa Mass Shooting

On December 6, 2025, South Africa was once again shaken by a tragic mass shooting that underscored the country’s deep-rooted struggle with violent crime.

In the early hours of the morning, three gunmen stormed a hostel in Saulsville township, located about 18 kilometers west of Pretoria, the nation’s capital. The hostel was operating as an illegal “shebeen,” an informal bar selling alcohol without a license. At approximately 4:30 a.m., the attackers opened fire indiscriminately on a group of men who had gathered to drink, leaving devastation in their wake.

Police confirmed that a total of 25 people were shot during the attack. Ten victims died instantly at the scene, while two more succumbed to their injuries in hospital.

TikTok’s influence on relationships in Kenya compared with Nigeria and South Africa

TikTok’s influence on relationships in Kenya compared with Nigeria and South Africa

The emotional shock of a partner introducing a new lover on TikTok is not just a personal rupture, it’s a public reckoning. In Kenya, as with Nigeria and South Africa, social media has turned intimacy into content, leaving people to process heartbreak under the gaze of strangers.

Gladys’s story in Nairobi captures a widening continental pattern: relationship milestones, conflicts, and betrayals increasingly unfold in feeds and comment sections, where attention, validation, and judgment coexist.

TikTok and the Changing Landscape of Relationships in Kenya

TikTok and the Changing Landscape of Relationships in Kenya

Social media platforms like TikTok are reshaping relationship dynamics in Kenya, amplifying both connection and conflict. Gladys’s story is a vivid example of how private betrayals can become public spectacles, deeply affecting individuals and communities.

TikTok has rapidly become one of the most influential platforms in Kenya, with over 10 million users by 2024. It is not just a space for entertainment but also a stage where personal lives, relationships, and conflicts are displayed for public consumption.

Gladys’s experience, her partner introducing another woman on TikTok, illustrates how the platform can magnify personal pain by turning intimate betrayals into viral content.

Nairobi single mum of 3 narrates hubby introducing another woman on TikTok

Nairobi Single Mother of Three Shares Emotional Story of Betrayal on TikTok

In Nairobi, a 40-year-old woman named Gladys has opened up about her painful journey through failed relationships and the challenges of raising three children as a single mother.

Working as a taxi driver since 2021, she has become the sole breadwinner for her family, enduring hardship while striving to provide for her children.

Two military aircraft crash in Niger State

Two Military Aircraft Crash in Niger State

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, tragedy struck in Niger State when two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crashed near Karabonde, a small settlement in Borgu Local Government Area.

The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. and immediately drew attention due to its proximity to sensitive military installations, including the New Busa Air Force base and the Wawa military cantonment, where hundreds of suspected terrorists are currently being held.

Ndume criticises Tinubu’s govt again, faults new ambassadorial list

Ndume’s Rebuke of Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List: A Test of Federal Character and National Unity

Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has once again raised his voice against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, this time over the recently submitted list of ambassadorial nominees.

His criticism is not new; Ndume has consistently positioned himself as a watchdog within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging decisions he believes undermine Nigeria’s constitutional principles.

Osun 2026: Cracks in APC as Omisore, Others Fault Disqualifications, Blame Oyetola

Osun 2026 - Cracks in APC as Omisore, Others Fault Disqualifications, Blame Oyetola

The unfolding drama within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State ahead of the 2026 governorship election has exposed deep fissures in the party’s internal cohesion. 

The disqualification of seven prominent aspirants, including former National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has sparked outrage and accusations of political manipulation.

Wike Sacks Acting FCT Revenue Service Chairman

Wike Sacks Acting FCT Revenue Service Chairman

On December 5, 2025, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced the dismissal of Michael Ango, the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS).

The decision was conveyed through a statement issued by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.

Osun Guber Race: APC Screening Committee Bars Omisore, six Other Aspirants

Osun Guber Race - APC Screening Committee Bars Omisore, Six Other Aspirants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a decisive step in the buildup to the 2026 Osun State governorship election by disqualifying seven aspirants, including former National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore, from participating in its primary.

The announcement came after the party’s Screening Committee, chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh, concluded its report on December 4, 2025, at Amor Hotel, Katampe, Abuja.

Comparative Analysis: Fintech Oversight vs. Traditional Banking Regulation in Nigeria

Comparative Analysis: Fintech Oversight vs. Traditional Banking Regulation in Nigeria

Nigeria’s fintech sector operates under lighter, fragmented regulation compared to the stringent oversight of traditional banks, creating gaps that lawmakers like Oshiomhole warn could destabilize the financial system.

Traditional banks in Nigeria are governed by the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), which provides a comprehensive framework for licensing, capital requirements, corporate governance, and consumer protection.

‘Hackers hit my account through OPAY, Moneypoint’ — Oshiomhole calls for stricter fintech oversight

Oshiomhole’s Call for Stricter Oversight of Fintech Platforms After Cyber Fraud Incident

Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North and former governor of Edo State, has raised alarm over the vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech sector following a personal experience with cyber fraud.

Speaking during a plenary session on a bill to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, Oshiomhole revealed that hackers gained access to his account and routed transactions exclusively through OPAY and Moneypoint, bypassing traditional banks entirely.

Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football Weeks Before AFCON

Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football Weeks Before AFCON

In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria’s national team captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football just weeks before the commencement of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The announcement came on December 4, 2025, via a heartfelt video message posted on his official X account, where the defender expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and coaches who had been part of his decade-long journey with the Super Eagles.

Cultural Variations in Women’s Secret Habits

Cultural Variations in Women’s Secret Habits

Cultural differences strongly shape the kinds of “secret” habits women keep, and the reasons they remain hidden. In some societies, secrecy stems from modesty and tradition, while in others it reflects pressures of beauty standards or individualism.

 

Across the globe, women’s private behaviors are influenced by cultural norms, values, and expectations. While the underlying human impulses, comfort, curiosity, self-expression, are universal, the way they manifest and the degree to which they are concealed differ widely.

In Western societies, secrecy often revolves around body image and personal indulgence. Women may privately binge on comfort foods, obsess over fitness routines, or engage in self-talk about their appearance. This secrecy is tied to a culture that prizes slimness, youth, and independence, where admitting to insecurity or indulgence can be perceived as weakness. Studies show that Western women report higher body dissatisfaction compared to their Middle Eastern counterparts, even though both groups experience similar pressures.

Things women secretly do (but never admit to)

Things Women Secretly Do (But Never Admit To)

The private world of women’s habits is often shrouded in silence, not because these behaviors are inherently wrong, but because cultural expectations and societal norms have long dictated what is considered “ladylike.”

Behind closed doors, however, women engage in a range of secret practices that reflect both their humanity and individuality.

Why more midlife women are walking away from their marriages

Why More Midlife Women Are Walking Away from Their Marriages

In recent years, a striking social trend has emerged across the United Kingdom and beyond: a growing number of midlife women are choosing to leave their marriages, even in the absence of infidelity or overt conflict.

This phenomenon, often referred to as the “walkaway wife” trend, is reshaping traditional expectations of marital stability and catching many husbands off guard.

Plane blasts off runway and crashes near homes after sudden mechanical failure

Plane Overshoots Runway and Crashes Near Homes in Brazil

On November 28, 2025, a test aircraft in Para de Minas, Brazil, experienced a sudden mechanical malfunction during takeoff.

The incident occurred on a sloped runway, where the aircraft failed to gain proper lift and overshot the tarmac. As a result, it skidded beyond the runway limits and came to rest beside nearby residential houses.

Trump renames the US Institute of Peace after himself

Trump Renames the U.S. Institute of Peace After Himself

In a move that has sparked widespread debate, President Donald Trump’s administration has officially rebranded the U.S. Institute of Peace to bear his name.

On December 3, 2025, the State Department announced that the independent think tank, originally established in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan to promote conflict resolution, will henceforth be known as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.

Appeal court upholds judgment barring VIO from stopping and impounding vehicles

Appeal Court Upholds Judgment Barring VIO from Stopping and Impounding Vehicles

In a landmark decision delivered on December 4, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Abuja reaffirmed the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court that significantly curtails the powers of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), popularly known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).

The appellate court upheld the October 4, 2024 judgment which barred the agency from stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating them, and imposing fines on motorists.

Comparative Analysis: Kukah’s Stance vs. Proponents of Community Self-Defense

Comparative Analysis: Kukah’s Stance vs. Proponents of Community Self-Defense

Kukah’s Position

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah strongly rejects the idea that arming communities will solve Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. He argues that weapons provide only a false sense of security and raise troubling questions about what happens to those arms once peace is restored. For Kukah, the roots of instability lie in broken homes, fragmented communities, and weakened moral foundations. He emphasizes unity across faith, ethnic, and cultural lines, urging Nigerians to confront shared challenges collectively. His vision of security is moral and social, not militarized. He insists that peace cannot be outsourced to weapons but must be built through truth, courage, justice, compassion, and inclusive representation.

Arming communities to defend themselves won’t end insecurity – Kukah

Arming Communities to Defend Themselves Won’t End Insecurity - Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

In Abuja, during a national dialogue on preventing violence and conflict in Northern Nigeria, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese delivered a powerful warning against the growing belief that arming communities to confront terrorists and bandits can resolve Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Speaking at the event organized by the National Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, and the Office of the National Security Adviser, he described such measures as offering nothing more than a false sense of security.

The Dark Face of Envy and Family Betrayal

The Tragedy of Jealousy and the Fragility of Innocence

In Haryana’s Panipat, India, a horrifying crime has shaken communities and sparked global outrage.

A woman, identified as Poonam, was arrested after drowning her six-year-old niece during a wedding celebration. Her motive, as confessed to police, was chillingly rooted in jealousy: she believed the child “looked prettier” than her.