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Echoes of deaths, hardship linger in Libya

Despite massive campaign against irregular migration and the repatriation of thousands of Nigerians stranded in Libya, there seems to be no end in sig

Sunset for the wanzami

How ancient practice of local barbers/medicine men is losing the fight against time For centuries, the wanzamai (plural for local barbers) have shaved

Machina Emirate: Where snakes pay homage to king

Snakes are generally seen as dangerous reptiles, but in Machina Emirate, Yobe State, they are revered. Here, it is believed that royal blood runs in t

A first-timer at Aké Festival’s first time in Lagos

The annual Aké Arts & Book Festival was for the first time ever held in Lagos this year, and an eclectic roster of Nigerian and international gues

Plight of Nigeria’s many Ochanyas

As 13 year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died from rape-related complications, is buried in Benue, Daily Trust data from reported cases shows that there ar