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Did you know heels were originally designed for men?
In the late 1600s, high heels became a symbol of status and power among European nobility, particularly in France, where King Louis XIV was known for his extravagant red heels. Over time, heels evolve...
27th August 2024
How school owner fled, sold property after collecting students' WAEC fees
The proprietor of Lord’s Favour College in Ibadan has sparked outrage after allegedly selling off his properties and fleeing with the WAEC fees of his students, leaving the community in shock. With ...
27th August 2024
Meet Samuel Jubril, the incredible five-year-old pianist
Meet 5-year-old Samuel Jubril, a young pianist who discovered his passion for music in 2023. Encouraged by his father, who gifted him a piano, Samuel quickly honed his skills and now plays with remark...
27th August 2024
Health 360: Sudden Death
In this episode, we tackle the alarming issue of sudden death, a growing concern in Nigeria. We explore the various causes, from undiagnosed medical conditions to lifestyle factors, that contribute to...
27th August 2024
Health 360: self-medication
In this episode, we dive deep into the dangers of self-medication, a growing trend due to economic challenges and limited access to healthcare. With up to 50% of medications worldwide being misused or...
27th August 2024
How we used money donations - Ex-inmates who spent 24 years in prison
Ismail Lasisi and Lukman Adeyemi, who were wrongfully imprisoned for 24 years, express their heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming support. After their release, approximately 1.6 mil...
27th August 2024
Did you know a country where you are automatically an organ donor at 21?
In Singapore, all citizens above 21 are automatically enrolled in a compulsory organ donation program to address low donation rates despite high medical care standards. This shift from a voluntary opt...
23rd August 2024
Did you know a country where you are automatically an organ donor at 21?
In Singapore, all citizens above 21 are automatically enrolled in a compulsory organ donation program to address low donation rates despite high medical care standards. This shift from a voluntary opt...
23rd August 2024
Health 360: Brain Tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or its surrounding tissues. They can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Symptoms vary depending on the tumor’s size, ...
23rd August 2024
Did you know there is a planet made of diamonds?
Scientists have discovered that there is a planet named 55 Cancri e, located about 40 light-years from Earth, that is often referred to as a “diamond planet.” It’s believed to have a car...
23rd August 2024
Health challenges made me fitness enthusiast - 73 year old Grandma
Rosalind Umar started boxing at 72 years old as a result of knee issues and health challenges. She was advised by her doctor that exercise was her best option. Determined to improve her health, she hi...
23rd August 2024
Did you know the first ever 3D movie made was in 1922?
Did you know the first ever 3D movie made was in 1922? The first 3D movie made in 1922 is titled “The Power of Love.” It was a silent film directed by Nat G. Deverich and Harry K. Fairall....
23rd August 2024
Health 360: Diabetes
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or the body can’t effectively use the insulin it produces. We discussed about the warning signs like excessive thirst and ...
22nd August 2024
Did you know a tribe that cuts off their fingers while mourning?
The Dani tribe, also known as the Ndani, from the Baliem Valley in the central highlands of Papua, Indonesia, is known for a unique and somber cultural practice involving finger amputation. This pract...
22nd August 2024
People shower us with gifts because of our blue eyes - Family
A mother and her three children proudly showcase their striking blue eyes, a rare and beautiful trait passed down from two generations of grandparents . This unique feature sets them apart, drawing ad...
22nd August 2024
I wish Lagos first lady would come to our aid - Mother of quadruplets
Gbagada General Hospital’s first quadruplet mother, Abiodun Olayode shares her remarkable pregnancy journey. Initially believing she was expecting twins, only to discover at five months that she was...
14th August 2024
Explainer: Cholera
Nigeria has been grappling with a cholera outbreak that has claimed at least 4,364 lives out of 139,730 suspected cases between 2021 and 2024. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has issued an aler...
9th July 2024
Èdè Wa Ni: Ẹ Pàdé Olorì Sports Tó Ń Fi Ẹ̀fẹ̀ Ṣ'àtúpalẹ̀ Eré Ìdárayá Lédè Yorùbá
A ṣe àbẹ̀wò sí arábìnrin Adérónkẹ́ Adéṣọlá Olorì Sports ní ilé iṣẹ́ Splash FM ìlú Ìbàdàn láti sọ nípa iṣẹ́ pàtàkì tí ó ń ṣe nípa ṣíṣe àtúpal�...
8th July 2024
So This Happened (EP 257) reviews driver who stole employer's car, dedicates it in church, others
In this episode of So This Happened, we review how a 36-year-old driver, Amos Daniel, stole his employer’s car on his first day at work and took it to church to give testimony, claiming it was a...
8th July 2024
Mohbad's father appeals for Nigerians' help in unraveling cause of son's death
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to intervene in the investigation into his son...
5th July 2024
So This Happened (EP 256) reviews SERAP demands for answers over missing N100bn dirty notes, others
In this episode of So This Happened, we review SERAP demands for answers from Central Bank of Nigeria about over N100 billion “dirty and bad notes” and other large sums held across branche...
5th July 2024
So This Happened [EP 255] reviews Davido and Chioma, Sharon Ooja star-studded weddings, others
In this episode of So This Happened, we review two high-profile weddings Davido and Chioma’s wedding and Sharon Ooja’s traditional marriage to Ugo Nwoke that took place this week. Both eve...
29th June 2024
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Father who loses daughter to suicide in UK points fingers at ex-wife, daughterâs ex-boyfriend
A Nigerian businessman, Oladapo Ogundipe, whose daughter, Alanis, killed herself in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2023, has alleged that his ex-wife and Alanis’ ex-boyfriend were factors in her ...
29th June 2024
So This Happened (EP 254) reviews Tinubu's order to civil servants abroad to refund salary, others
In this episode of So This Happened we review President Tinubu’s order asking civil servants who receive government salaries while living abroad to refund the money. He also directed that superv...
27th June 2024
I shared a cell with confessed murderers, starved for days - FIJ journalist, Ojukwu
A reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Daniel Ojukwu, who was abducted in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH Newspapers has recounted his harrowing experience after being abdu...
24th June 2024
Family takes on Lagos hospital over 'manipulated' bills, mother's detained corpse
The family of late Mrs. Charity Broderick has accused a Lagos hospital of manipulating medical bills and detaining her corpse. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, her children, Solomon and Joy B...
23rd June 2024
So This Happened (253) reviews Ojude Oba festival, Nigeria, Ghana facing brain drain, others
In this episode of So This Happened, we discussed the 2024 Ojude Oba festival in Ogun State, Nigeria, which was a celebration of culture, fashion, and resilience. The event, which honours the Awujale ...
23rd June 2024
Did you know an African tribe with ostrich feet?
Meet the Doma Tribe of Zimbabwe, a fascinating group of traditional hunter-gatherers with a unique physical characteristic that sets them apart from other indigenous tribes. The Doma people, also know...
23rd June 2024
Ojú Kálé: Ãwá»n á»má» Naijiria Sá» Ãrò Wá»n NÃpa Bà Ãjá»ba Ãwarawa á¹¢e Sà n Wọ́n Lásìkò Ãà rẹ Tinubu
A bá à wá»n á»má» Nà ìjÃrÃà sá»Ìrá»Ì nÃpa à yájá»Ì ijá»Ìba à warawa lórÃlẹÌ-èdè Nà ìjÃrÃà , June 12, à ti bà ìjá»ba Ãà rẹ Bá»lá Tinubu á¹£e Å mú un nà á»Ìkúnk...
13th June 2024
So This Happened (252) review organised labour request for new minimum wage, others
In this Episode of So this Happened, we review organised labour proposal of a new minimum wage of â¦250,000, rejecting proposals of â¦62,000 and â¦100,000. The government and private sector have ag...
12th June 2024
Did you know Saudi Arabia imports sand, camels?
Saudi Arabia, a desert country with 95% of its land covered in sand, surprisingly imports sand and camels. The sand in Saudi Arabia is not suitable for construction due to its fine grain and rounded e...
10th June 2024
