Weekend Mag

Weekend Mag

Alhaji AbdulMalik Babamale: From northern football captain to venerable 90-year-old man

The late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello,  Sardaunan Sakwatto, used to call him “Gajere Captain,” the short captain. He wasn’t tall but

Mambilla: The story of non-Fulani cattle rearers

In the 50s the Kaka, farming and hunting people who dwell around the mountains and valleys of Mambilla, transformed by becoming shepherds to the Fulan

A day with Yobe’s displaced persons

Musa Adamu, from Fulatari community in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, was hungry. He had not eaten anything for days and after two more d

Grass to grace: Young Nigerian influencers who gained fame, wealth through social media

High unemployment and economic hardship have made many Nigerians, particularly the youth, more innovative, exploring the huge potential of digital tec

Inside Igbo Ora, world’s twins capital

Igbo Ora, the capital town of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State is adjudged to be the twins capital of the world. To clinch this titl