Alex Omenye, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

Salary Review Exposes Nigerian Leaders’ Lack Of Care

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has hinted at plans to review the salaries of political office holders, describing their current pay as inadequate, outdated, and unrealistic given rising national responsibilities. At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu disclosed that President Bola Tinubu earns ₦1.5 million monthly, while […]

Alex Omenye

4 weeks ago

Nigeria Disrupts Terror Groups With Arrest of Key Leaders

Nigeria’s security agencies have arrested the leaders of two militant groups listed among the country’s most wanted, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced on Saturday, 16th August 2025. The men, identified as Mahmud Muhammad Usman, leader of Ansaru, an al-Qaida-linked faction, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, head of the lesser-known but fast-rising Mahmuda group, were captured […]

Alex Omenye

4 weeks ago

CloseUp Brings Vibe and Colours to Unilag Carnival 2025

The University of Lagos came alive on Thursday, August 14, 2025, for the 20th edition of the Unilag Carnival, an annual celebration of music, dance, art, and heritage that has become a defining tradition for the student community. This year, CloseUp joined as a key sponsor, using the moment to bring its “Closer Is Better” […]

Alex Omenye

4 weeks ago

South Africa Revises US Trade Deal as 30% Tariff Bites

South Africa has announced it will submit a revised trade offer to the United States in a bid to ease a steep 30% tariff on its exports, the highest duty ever imposed on a sub-Saharan African nation. The tariff, which took effect on August 7, targets key sectors of Africa’s most industrialized economy. According to […]

Alex Omenye

1 month ago

The Washington Accord Is Not the Peace Deal It Appears to Be

Last month in Washington, D.C., the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sat side-by-side in the Oval Office to sign an agreement that, on paper, promises to end three decades of recurring war in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Brokered by the Trump administration and witnessed by the State of […]

Alex Omenye

1 month ago

Nigerian Air Rules and Regulations You Should Know

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised air travellers to comply with established airport and airline regulations, emphasising that the safety, security, and comfort of all airport users remain its top priority. FAAN also encouraged passengers to familiarise themselves with the Passengers’ Rights and Responsibilities and Airlines’ Obligations as published by the Nigeria […]

Alex Omenye

1 month ago

Afro-Soul Artist Osé Releases Single “24 Hours”

Juno Award-winning Afro-Soul artist Osé has released her latest single, 24 Hours, pushing the boundaries of her talent. Known for her emotionally resonant songwriting and genre-blending sound, Osé continues to build momentum with this highly anticipated release. Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Osé brings a global sensibility to her music, blending Afrobeat rhythms with […]

Alex Omenye

1 month ago

Nigerian Lives: What Does It Take To Juggle Multiple Jobs?

In Nigeria today, a nine-to-five job is rarely enough. Salaries vanish by mid-month. Bills pile up. Fuel is expensive. Food is a luxury. The economy is dragging everyone by the throat. So, people hustle after hours, on weekends, during lunch breaks. How are people surviving? We asked seven Nigerians about the side gigs they’ve picked […]

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1 month ago

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Salary Review Exposes Nigerian Leaders’ Lack Of Care

Nigeria Disrupts Terror Groups With Arrest of Key Leaders

CloseUp Brings Vibe and Colours to Unilag Carnival 2025

South Africa Revises US Trade Deal as 30% Tariff Bites

The Washington Accord Is Not the Peace Deal It Appears to Be

Nigerian Air Rules and Regulations You Should Know

Afro-Soul Artist Osé Releases Single “24 Hours”

Nigerian Lives: What Does It Take To Juggle Multiple Jobs?

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