Believing First: How Oluwaseye Adebeshin Is Redefining Youth Empowerment in Nigeria
Oluwaseye Adebeshin is a youth advocate, law student, and founder of the Future Crest Initiative. Growing up with poverty and […]
Education
Brilliance in Action: Abiola Ayokunle’s Path from Unilorin to Global Impact
In this inspiring interview with PurpleWorld, our correspondent Korede Badmus speaks with Abiola Ayokunle Joshua, also known as Vibrant, a
Ikipalin: The Dani Tribe’s Painful Tradition of Mourning
Tradition is the heart of a people’s way of life. In the Baliem Valley of Papua, Indonesia, the Dani tribe
The Sentinelese: A Story of Isolation and Survival
The Sentinelese are the most isolated tribe in the world. They live on North Sentinel island located in the Bay
The Lotus Feet of Ancient China: Tradition, Femininity, and Deceptive Beauty
In China, there existed an ancient practice that involved binding the feet of girls. This foot binding practice became a
A Journey of Hardship and Academic Excellence: A First Class Graduate’s Story, as Told to PurpleWorld
There were days I ate eba with palm-oil, and some nights I slept on empty stomach while I was in
The 5 Most Unusual Tribal Practices in Africa
There are different tribes in Africa that uphold unique traditions and practices. These practices tell stories of heritages and beliefs.
20 Ways for Nigerian University Students to Earn Extra Cash and Gain Experience
As a Nigerian student, you can earn money through several platforms online with just your phone/laptop and good internet connection.
Aloe Vera and its health benefits
Aloe Vera is a well-known plant with thick, fleshy green leaves. It serves as many medical benefits and is considered
The Mursi Tribe’s Lip Plate Tradition: A Unique Cultural Practice
Africa, a continent rich in diversity, is a tapestry woven with countless tribes, each with its own unique customs and
Bandits Storm Zamfara University Hostel, Kidnap Female Students
Bandits have abducted two female students of the Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara State. The students were abducted in the early
Politics
Senator Loses Cell Phone During Certificate Of Return Presentation In Abuja
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has disclosed his cell phone was stolen when he went
Kidnapped UNIPORT students regain freedom
Four students of the University of Port Harcourt, who were kidnapped over the weekend, have regained their freedom. Reports indicate
Suspected illegal miners arrested in Edo
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday arrested four suspected gold miners.
Tension in Southeast as court delivers judgment today on Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial.
Justice Ben Anya of the High Court sitting in Abia State had scheduled Wednesday to deliver judgment on Kanu’s fundamental
Seyi Shay reveals she’s engaged
Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay has announced her engagement. Seyi Shay made this known in a recent interview with Beat Fm.
Suspected robbers attack driver, hijack truck with goods
Suspected robbers have hijacked a truck loaded with goods belonging to Unilever company along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode highway, Ogun State. Police
Three suspects arrested over murder of Abuja doctor
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has arrested three persons over the alleged murder of a medical practitioner,
Senate proposes bill to peevent landlords from collecting rent annually
A bill seeking to make it an offence for any landlord to demand payment of advance rent from tenants of
We now live in fear in our town,villages – Yewa elders react as Ogun farmers and herders renew clash
Elders in the Yewa axis of Ogun State have said residents of the area now live in fear with the
Nurse, fiancee killed in a road accident weeks after their engagement
A Nigerian nurse, Kareem Oluwagbemiga, and his fiancee, Usulam Enoch, have been reported dead after they were both victims of
16 kidnap victims rescued by security forces in Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 16 victims from the den of kidnappers in the State. The Police Public Relations
News
Pay us N24m tax now to avoid attacks-Bandits threaten Zamfara communities
Bandits terrorizing many parts of Zamfara State have placed N24 million levy on at least nine communities in Bukkuyum Local
CACOVID to rebuild 44 police stations, donates N100bn for arms
The Central Bank Governor , Godwin Emefiele , has said the Coalition Alliance Against COVID – 19 will rehabilitate all
NMA begins indefinite strike in Imo
The Imo State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association has downed tools. The group announced the commencement of the strike
Protect universities, others, Reps charge FG
The House of Representatives , on Wednesday, has raised the alarm over a spread of the recent attacks on the
Senate summons communications minister Pantami
The Senate on Wednesday , mandated its committees on Legislative Compliance and Communications to summon the Minister of Communications and
Buhari inaugurates 5,000bpd refinery in Imo
The President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd . ) , has said the realisation of the refinery roadmap that
End to joint ownership of LAUTECH won’t affect Osun indigenes -Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State disclosed on Saturday that the dissolution of the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University
Inflation climbs to 14.23%
The hike in food prices and other individual consumption across the country further increased the rate of inflation in Nigeria
Naira plunges to 475 as dollar demand rises
The naira weakened further on Monday , trading at 475 to the United States dollar in the parallel market amid
Yellow fever outbreak spreads to three Enugu LGAs
There was palpable tension in Enugu State on Monday following the report of a suspected Yellow Fever outbreak in three
FG reveals next action if Nigerian lecturers fail to resume
The Minister of Labour and Employment , Dr Chris Ngige , has expressed optimism that the prolonged strike action embarked
CCB invites suspended EFCC boss
The Code of Conduct Bureau has invited the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , Ibrahim
ICPC chairman, 71 others make list of new SANs
The Legal Practitioners ’ Privileges Committee on Friday named 72 successful applicants for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Pressure mounts on Appeal Court divisions as judges’ vacancies hit 20
The fast – declining number of Justices of the Court of Appeal has dropped to 70 from the 81 that
NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre
The Petroleum Products Marketing Company , a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation , has increased the ex –
CBN Accuses #EndSARS Campaigners Of Terrorism
The Federal Government was able to freeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners after telling a Federal High Court in
Second wave of COVID-19 possible
Nigeria may experience a second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said.
Buhari wants compulsory health insurance for corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday issued a directive to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ensure the enrolment of corps
Doctors begin indefinite strike in Ondo over unpaid salaries
Doctors in Ondo State on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike following the non-payment of their salaries by the State
Fuel scarcity looms as PENGASSAN begins strike
Oil workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) nationwide have embarked
Okonjo-Iweala made to wait as WTO cancels meeting on appointment
Nigeria’s Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will have to wait to know her fate as the next Director-General of
Hoodlums looted 100 AK-47 rifles in Lagos police stations – Force committee
Inspector-General of Police Committee on EndSARS Protest Damage Assessment has said that about 100 AK-47 rifles and 2,600 pieces of
NYSC hints on measures ahead of 2020 Batch B orientation
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there will be strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols at orientation camps. The 2020
FRSC to carry guns now
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives will begin to bear firearms to curtail the excesses of road users in
Your protest will not be in vain – FG tells Nigerian youths
The Federal Government has assured Nigerian youths that the End SARS protests will not be in vain. Minister of Youth
Sanwo-Olu directs all civil servants to resume November 2
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed all public servants on Salary Grade Levels 1- 12, to resume
Gov Sanwo-Olu lifts curfew in Lagos with immediate effect
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with immediate effect. This was
Petrol tanker catches fire near Ogun Governor’s Office
A truck loaded with about 50 ,000 litres of petroleum was gutted by fire in front of Ogun State Governor’
FG will make migration unattractive for doctors
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government will do everything possible to discourage doctors from leaving
Lekki tollgate massacre have complicated things for me – Tinubu
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu , has said the # EndSARS protest , and
ASUU makes demands from Nigerian govt on Lekki shooting
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has urged the Federal Government to lead the way in restoring peace and
Kwara Polytechnic suspends first semester examinations
The Management of Kwara Polytechnic, in Ilorin, has suspended the ongoing first semester examinations. Ajibola S. Jimoh, Deputy Registrar, Information
Lagos declares 24-hour curfew
Lagos State Governor , Babajide Sanwo -Olu , has imposed a 24 -hour curfew on the state effective 4 pm
Nigeria records more COVID-19 cases as total exceeds 61,500
Nigeria’s total COVID-19 cases hit 61,558 on Monday as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 118 new cases.