Massive Fire Engulfs Shops in Kolkata’s Ezra Street, Destroys 300 Shops

A devastating fire erupted early Saturday on Ezra Street in Kolkata, destroying nearly 300 shops and damaging several surrounding buildings in one of the city’s most congested commercial areas. The blaze reportedly began after a blast triggered by a suspected short circuit. Authorities confirmed that there were no casualties, thanks to the swift evacuation of…

Chimamanda Adichie Advises Young Nigerian Feminists: “Don’t Use Feminism to Justify Meanness”

Renowned author and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shared a candid message with young Nigerian feminists, urging them not to hide harmful behaviour behind the label of feminism. Speaking on the growing misunderstanding of the movement, Adichie emphasized that feminism is rooted in equality, empathy, and justice — not cruelty. She revealed that some…

“If All He Offers Is Sex, There’s No Difference Between You and a Hookup Girl” — Saidaboj Sparks Debate

Content creator Saidaboj has stirred conversation online after criticizing men who fail to invest emotionally or materially in their relationships. According to her, a man who doesn’t show affection through thoughtful gestures but only offers sexual intimacy is no different from someone engaging a hookup partner — except the woman in the relationship isn’t getting…

Lagos Begins Second Phase of Compensation for Oworonshoki Demolition Victims

The Lagos State Government has rolled out the second phase of compensation for residents of Oworonshoki whose homes were demolished as part of ongoing redevelopment efforts. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through the General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Oladimeji Animashaun, assured affected residents that they will be fully resettled and adequately compensated….

Wizkid Paved the Way for Us— Davido Tells DJ Ecool

Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed how Wizkid’s early rise in the music industry motivated an entire wave of young artists, including himself. Speaking during an Instagram Live session with DJ, Ecool, Davido reflected on the impact Wizkid’s breakthrough had on their generation. According to him, Wizkid’s emergence showed young creatives that global success was possible,…