The Side Chic Republic: Nigeria’s Open Secret

By Stephanie Shaakaa Side chic is one of those Nigerian-invented English phrases that carries so much cultural weight in just two words. It’s softer than mistress and sassier than girlfriend. It feels almost normalized like it’s not just cheating, it’s a lifestyle. It glamorizes infidelity by making it sound fashionable, almost like a title instead […]
How failed attempt at impeaching speaker led to the suspension of 4 Benue Assembly members

By Godwin Igber The failed attempt by some members of the Benue State House of Assembly to impeach its speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh has led to the suspension of four members of the assembly for their involvment. The four members suspended for an initial period three months are the member representing Makurdi North, Alfred Emberga, […]
Governor Alia denies involvement in attempted impeachment of Speaker Dajoh

The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has denied any involvement in the attempt by some members of the state House of to impeach the speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh. In a statement issued by the chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, the governor said he respects the separation of power principles and enjoys […]