Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed by a US-Israeli attack in Tehran on the 28th February, 2026 and a 40-day mourning period for the longtime Iranian leader has been announced to honor his life.
History was made in the Nigerian banking sector as it raised more than ₦4.05 trillion in fresh capital ahead of the March 31, 2026, recapitalisation deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), marking one of the largest coordinated capital mobilisation efforts ever known in the industry. This information was disclosed by the governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing held two weeks ago in Abuja.
Majority of us know that social media has contributed to the growth and downfall to so many relationships across the globe. Social media has changed how relationships begin, grow and end. While social media helps people connect easily, it also introduces new challenges.
Imagine a long, tense argument between two neighbors that suddenly turns into a violent confrontation(physical combat, breaking bottles here and there). Now imagine a powerful friend of one neighbor joining in, and that violence spreading into the streets of the wider community. That is similar to what is happening now between Iran, Israel, and the United States, but with real missiles, missiles launched over international borders, and global economic consequences. Towards the end of February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military operation against Iran, targeting Iranian military and security facilities across several cities, including Tehran. Leaders from the U.S. and Israel justified the strikes by saying they were responding to what they described as an imminent threat from Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. As a result of this attack to Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , was murdered along with several senior commanders and officials. Iran did not relent. Almost immediately after being struck, Iranian forces responded by launching missiles and drones not only at Israel but also at U.S. military bases across the Gulf region, including targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and other countries hosting American forces. Tehran’s response was not limited to military targets. Reports from CNN and Fox News indicate that some Iranian attacks hit civilian infrastructure such as airports and ports in the wider Gulf region, leading to travel disruptions and broader economic effects.
Ten years ago, Samuel and Beatrice Abbey a couple in love bought 5 acre of land worth 10 million naira to build their home, they both contribute equally to the purchase of the land. In order to cut costs they decided not to engage a lawyer before signing the deed of Assignment.
Four days ago, which was on 24th February 2026, NAFDAC uncovers a warehouse with banned and fake cosmetics worth over N3billion in Lagos. The commonness of counterfeit products and drinks in Nigeria has become a major public health and economic concern. These fake goods can be everyday household items to consumable products, which includes beverages, alcoholic drinks, pharmaceuticals, and packaged/canned foods.
I have always wondered why Korea is divided into the North and South, to satisfy my curiosity I decided to do a little research. This is what i learnt; In 1945, when World War II was ending Japan, which had ruled Korea for 35 years, had just lost. The two winners of the war the USA and the Soviet Union (Russia) were rushing to take control of the land Japan was leaving behind.
Life as a man is a journey of growing up, learning, and taking responsibility. Every man’s experience is different, depending on his family, culture, and personal choices. However, life as a man involves working hard, building character, and trying to live with purpose. From a young age, many boys are taught to be strong and brave. They are often told not to cry and to handle problems on their own. Being strong is good but real strength is not just about muscles or hiding feelings. True strength means being honest, staying calm during problems, and admitting when you need help. As a man grows older, responsibility becomes very important. He becomes responsible for his actions, decisions, and future. He may need to work, earn money, support himself, and sometimes support others. Learning how to manage money, time, and relationships is part of becoming mature. This responsibility teaches discipline and helps build trust with others. Life as a man also includes personal growth. This means learning new skills, improving yourself, and setting goals.
Buying stocks can be a really smart move for your future and you should consider buying some. Think of it like this, when you buy a stock, you’re automatically buying a tiny piece of a company. Whenever the company does well, the value of your piece i.e. your stock will go up, and you could make money. Over time, the stock market has gone up, which means that generally, the stocks have increased in value. Investing in stocks can help you build a long-term wealth. Investing in stocks can be a way to save for retirement or some other big financial goals. Some stocks pay dividends, which are the regular payments to shareholders, which even gives more income. Purchasing stocks can also help plan for the future because, money kept without investing it can make it lose value due to inflation, but stocks can help your money grow faster overtime.
You may have missed it in recent headlines, but starting in March 2026, Nigeria will begin exporting a newly developed light crude oil grade called Cawthorne , as an NNPC spokesman confirmed in London this week . The launch of this new grade stemmed from an effort to enhance oil output, following several years of underperformance in the sector due to operational challenges. This announcement followed the presidential executive order suspending NNPC's 30% deduction of frontier fees from gross oil revenue and requiring that all related earnings be remitted to the Federation Account.
James Baldwin made a comment: “Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
On February 13, 2026, the assistant director of information and public relations at the Ministry of Finance, Uloma Amadi, announced through a statement that President Bola Tinubu had signed an executive order suspending the collection of management and frontier exploration fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). This new order requires that taxes, royalties, and profits of oil under Production Sharing Contracts will, from henceforth, be remitted to the appropriate federal fiscal authorities.
The 2023 general election was a major adulting moment for me because it was the first time I ever voted. I remember spending hours at the polling unit, waiting my turn. Even when it started raining, no one left, we were all soaked as there were few canopies and a lot of us but we didn't mind, it was obvious we were all so tired of how things were going in the country. We were all ready to make a change, and that shared hope for a change kept us standing in line.
Hmmmmmm Adulthood…... can you just imagine that long sigh? Well, nobody told me to prepare for this kind of adulthood. When we were much younger, I’m so certain majority of us anticipated being an adult just because of the freedom that comes with being a full-grown adult. But, this adulthood is not adulting, many of us are seeing SHEGE. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way especially with the current state of our dear country, Nigeria. This phase of our life is where we are faced with various life challenges. One of the biggest challenges is definitely financial responsibility. Managing money, paying bills and saving for the future is super stressful. Many of us certainly weren’t told we would have to go through various heartbreaks in relationships, being with the wrong partner will also make you feel as if life is really unfair to you as an adult.
I wonder what the world would be like with no internet, I decided to track my screen time and i saw that on Monday i spent 9 hours 29 minutes on the internet, 4 hours was spent on X. I sleep an average of 8 hours daily that meaning that on Monday I spent almost 60% of my waking life staring at a screen, and the reality is that Monday was a busy day for me.
In parts of Kaduna State, Kebbi State, and Kwara State, traveling by road is no longer a simple routine it is a calculated risk. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (2023/2024) estimates that Nigerians experienced millions of crime incidents within a year, with kidnapping ranking among the most financially devastating crimes and ransom payments running into trillions of naira nationwide. The North-West region, which includes Kaduna, recorded some of the highest crime figures, reinforcing what many residents already feel: insecurity is not abstract it is personal.
How do you define Growth ? To me, growth simply means increase. Growth can be physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, social, economical, etc. Growth is very important, we can all see the physical growth in us. We grew from new born babies to adult. During these physical changes, we encountered some other form of growth: spiritual growth, emotional growth, mental growth that shape us to what we see ourselves as today. However these growths did not just occur automatically, unlike the physical growth. We went to school, read books to enhance our way of thinking and learning which brings about mental growth, we attended churches and mosques, read Bibles and Quran to improve us spiritually.
There is a quote from the bible that says: 'A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses."(Proverbs 27)
Every young, enthusiastic Nigerian has that one friend who just relocated or is currently processing their documents to move out. The search for greener pastures beyond Nigeria's borders has become more an act of survival than a choice. A survey conducted by Afrobarometer found that 56% of Nigerians have once considered emigrating, a figure that has tripled since 2017. Recently, migration policy has tightened, and most advocates are encouraging the youths to stay back and build since most developed countries have become less welcoming.
Without my accountability partner, I would have failed my first role as a Product Manager.
OrbStack's built-in Kubernetes only supports single-node clusters. If you need multiple nodes to test scheduling or distributed systems, you'd normally switch to k3d or kind and lose OrbStack's automatic domains and TLS. After some experimenting, I found a way to use k3d for multi-node clusters while keeping OrbStack's domain features.