Nigeria at 65: Leaders Urged to Match Independence Promise with Real Progress October 1st, 1960 marked the birth of an independent Nigeria — a nation with enormous promise, rich in human and natural resources, and destined to lead Africa into a new era. Now, as Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, that promise has yet to be fully realized. Citizens, activists, and opinion leaders are calling on government officials to turn lofty words into concrete action. A Nation of Great Potential Few countries in the world possess Nigeria’s combination of natural wealth and human capital. From oil and gas to vast agricultural land, from vibrant youth to a dynamic creative industry, Nigeria holds the ingredients for greatness. Globally, Nigerians are excelling — in technology, entertainment, sports, and business. Yet, within its borders, millions still struggle with unemployment, poor infrastructure, and insecurity. This contradiction continues to spark frustration among citizens who kn...
The Journey of a Blogger’s Dream Starting a blog is like planting a seed in a small garden. You water it daily, remove weeds, and wait patiently for it to grow into something worth showing to the world. For many aspiring bloggers, the ultimate sign that their little garden has flourished is when Google AdSense finally approves their site. This is the story of wapday25.blogspot.com, a blog that began as a simple idea but turned into a full-fledged online presence that achieved the long-awaited stamp of AdSense approval. The Beginning of Wapday25 Back in early 2025, a young Nigerian blogger named Emmanuel (though everyone on the internet simply called him “Wap”) decided to try his luck with blogging. Like many beginners, he had limited resources, so instead of buying an expensive domain name and hosting, he turned to Blogger.com, Google’s free platform. He brainstormed names for days. He wanted something catchy, something easy to remember, and something that sounded like the old Wap site...