“Sex for grades scandal: Nigerian professor sacked”. “Outrage as Sex for Grades scandal rocks OAU”.These were some of the headlines splattered on the pages of some local as well as international news outlets in 2018 as Nigerians woke up to the news of yet another sexual harassment case in one of the nation’s top universities. This particular case involved Ms Monica Osagie, a postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife who released an audio tape indicting Professor Richard Aki...

The Covid-19 pandemic wouldn’t be forgotten in a hurry, from China to the U. S and São Paulo to Harare, the Covid-19 pandemic had a formidable impact on almost every country in the world, a whole number of cities were placed on extended lockdowns ranging from a month to about four months in countries which were regarded as the epicentres of the disease. This further led to an economic decline worldwide as many businesses, especially those that required face-to-face human interactions, were affec...

“Tilt your head sideways.”I said before engaging my thoughts again. From the corner of my eye, I could see my reflection in the dingy studio, which Mr. Mouruf tried to paint to reduce its shabbiness. I caught my reflection and exhaled; my face had aged much more than the 25 years that I had spent on the surface of the earth. Being the sole provider for a mother who had cancer, juggling three freelance photography jobs whilst going to school had taken a toll on my physique. I had some form of per...

Ever heard of Tiktok? The app with the black musical note logo which showcases your favourite trends, real conversations, and influencers promoting your favourite brands. With over a billion users worldwide, TikTok isn’t just an app, it’s a geopolitical lightning rod that reveals how deeply technology intertwines with global power struggles. Established in 2016, by the Chinese parent company; ByteDance, as a short-form video app, TikTok is the most downloaded social media application in the worl...