The Receipts of Retribution: Simi and the Danger of Weaponized Memory

The Receipts of Retribution: Simi and the Danger of Weaponized Memory

Should social media posts from over a decade ago be used as the ultimate yardstick for a person's character today? This question is at the heart of the controversy surrounding singer Simi, a debate that has ensnared other Nigerian public figures and challenged the very notion of personal growth in the digital age. As NAPTIP moves to investigate decades-old social media posts involving singer Simi, a larger, more unsettling question looms: In an era of digital permanence, are we allowed to grow, or are we forever defined by the unrefined versions of our younger selves?

Why Crocodiles Rarely Eat Capybaras

Why Crocodiles Rarely Eat Capybaras

Crocodiles are energy-efficient hunters. They don’t chase prey for sport; they strike only when success is almost guaranteed. Healthy adult capybaras don’t fit that profile.

The Speed Aftermath: What It Means for Online Streaming in Africa

The Speed Aftermath: What It Means for Online Streaming in Africa

For decades, Africa has been painted with a single brush in Western media—poverty, disease, conflict. But Speed's streams did something different. They showed bustling cities, warm hospitality, rich traditions, technological advancement, and above all, joy. Authentic, unfiltered joy.

Super Eagles Won Bronze, Then Disappeared. Here’s Why

Super Eagles Won Bronze, Then Disappeared. Here’s Why

Nigeria secured third place on Saturday after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the playoff match. But when the final between Morocco and Senegal was played on Sunday, Nigeria’s players were nowhere to be seen at the medal ceremony.