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Friday is here! 😌At this point, you’ve probably told yourself, “This weekend, I’ll just rest.” Then one call comes in, s...
28/08/2026

Friday is here! 😌

At this point, you’ve probably told yourself, “This weekend, I’ll just rest.” Then one call comes in, somebody remembers an errand you promised to do, and suddenly Saturday is fully booked. 😂

But honestly, not every weekend needs to be packed. Sometimes, the best plan is good food, a little outing, plenty of rest and doing absolutely nothing for a few hours.

What’s your plan for this weekend — outside, at home, or somewhere in between? 👀

September is almost here, and you already know what that means in Nigeria 😂Suddenly, everybody starts asking, “Are you t...
27/08/2026

September is almost here, and you already know what that means in Nigeria 😂

Suddenly, everybody starts asking, “Are you travelling home this year?” Weddings start popping up every other weekend, businesses get busier, family plans begin piling up, and before you know it, December is knocking.

But the Ember Months are about more than Christmas and parties. There are a few things that quietly change from September, and some of them can catch you off guard if you’re not prepared.

We looked at 8 things Nigerians should expect as the year moves into its final stretch, and number 8 is probably the one you’ve already started hearing. 👀

Read the full story here: https://www.habanaija.com/ember-months-in-nigeria/

Oriki Modakeke is more than praise poetry. It is a voice of identity.It carries the courage of a people, the resilience ...
26/08/2026

Oriki Modakeke is more than praise poetry. It is a voice of identity.

It carries the courage of a people, the resilience that helped a community stand through difficult times, and the pride passed from one generation to the next.

For the people of Modakeke, these words are not simply recited — they tell a story of who they are, where they come from and what they have endured.

But what lies behind Oriki Modakeke?

In our latest piece, we explore the history, meaning and powerful cultural identity captured in the Oriki of Modakeke.

👉 Read the full story via the link below and discover the voice behind the words.

https://www.habanaija.com/oriki-modakeke/

Imagine not having to tell a delivery rider, “Enter the street, pass the filling station, then ask for the house with th...
25/08/2026

Imagine not having to tell a delivery rider, “Enter the street, pass the filling station, then ask for the house with the blue gate.” 😂

Nigeria is set to introduce a new Alphanumeric Postcode System from October 1, 2026, with every home expected to have a unique postcode.

But what does that actually mean for your home address? Will your current address stop working? How will you get the new postcode? And what could it change for deliveries, emergencies and businesses?

We broke it all down in plain English, including what has been confirmed and what Nigerians are still waiting to hear.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.habanaija.com/nigeria-new-digital-postcode/

What kind of praise poem mentions warriors, arrows, a mysterious tree, strange sounds, food and fire, all in the same br...
24/08/2026

What kind of praise poem mentions warriors, arrows, a mysterious tree, strange sounds, food and fire, all in the same breath?

That is Oriki Èrìn-Osun.

What really caught my attention is the section about a tree being cut down. Seven people are called to the task, and as the tree is cut, the poem describes strange sounds coming from inside it:

Karara. Kororo. Winrinwinrin.

Even without translating every line, you can almost hear the scene.

And that is what makes this Oriki so fascinating. It doesn't simply tell us that the people of Èrìn are strong. It shows strength through images, weapons, war, trees, fire and stories that leave you wondering what happened before the words were passed down.

But there is something even bigger here.

Yoruba Oriki was meant to be heard, not just read. The rhythm, repetition, pauses and sounds can carry meaning that a written English translation may never fully capture.

So what exactly is the story behind that mysterious tree?

And why did it become part of Èrìn's praise?

👉 Read the full story via the link in the comments.

If you have heard a different version of this Oriki from an elder or family member, I'd genuinely love to hear it in the comments. Oral traditions can carry details that never make it into written records.

No party. No owambe. No pressure to “step out” just because it’s Saturday. 😂Sometimes, you just want a weekend that actu...
22/08/2026

No party. No owambe. No pressure to “step out” just because it’s Saturday. 😂

Sometimes, you just want a weekend that actually feels like a weekend.

You can grab good food, take yourself somewhere new, hang out with a few close friends, explore a tourist spot, have a proper movie night, cook something different, visit a local market or simply stay home and REST without feeling guilty about it.

And yes, you can still have serious fun without spending your whole salary. 😅

We put together 10 Nigerian weekend plans that don't involve going to a party, and trust us, some of them might be exactly what you need this weekend.

Which one sounds most like your kind of weekend? 👀

Read the full article here: https://www.habanaija.com/nigerian-weekend-plans-without-a-party/

Yesterday wasn’t just another public holiday for everyone.For many people, Isese Day is a chance to pause and look at Yo...
21/08/2026

Yesterday wasn’t just another public holiday for everyone.

For many people, Isese Day is a chance to pause and look at Yoruba traditional religion, culture, history and the traditions that have survived despite how much Nigeria has changed.

And yes, some Nigerian states now recognise the day as a public holiday, while others don’t.

But why is Isese Day important? What exactly does “Isese” mean? And why are states such as Ogun, Osun and Oyo marking it?

We took a closer look at the history, meaning and growing significance of Isese Day in Nigeria.

Read the full article via the link in the comments 👇🏽

You can be working hard every day and still wonder, “Where did all my money go?” 😩Sometimes, it’s not the big expenses d...
19/08/2026

You can be working hard every day and still wonder, “Where did all my money go?” 😩

Sometimes, it’s not the big expenses draining your account. It’s the little payments you make because you’re too busy to cook, too late to take public transport, too tired to compare prices, or simply don’t have time to plan.

That ₦1,500 delivery fee may not look like much today. Neither does that extra ride, last-minute purchase or subscription you barely use.

But add them up over weeks and months… e choke. 😅

Being busy can actually become expensive, especially when convenience starts becoming your default way of doing things.

I broke down the everyday ways busy Nigerians can quietly lose money, and how to cut the unnecessary costs without making life unnecessarily difficult.

👉 Read the full article using the link in the comments.

Have you ever heard an Oriki and wondered, “Wait… what does all of this actually mean?” 😄Oriki Igbeti is one of those pr...
18/08/2026

Have you ever heard an Oriki and wondered, “Wait… what does all of this actually mean?” 😄

Oriki Igbeti is one of those praise poems that can leave you curious. There are leopards, mountains, cold, heat, ancestors and old place references woven into the lines. At first, it may sound like beautiful words being recited, but there is much more behind them.

The more you look at it, the more you begin to see how the people of Igbeti are describing their strength, their landscape and the stories connected to their community.

And honestly, some of these expressions deserve to be explained before they become words that younger generations simply recite without knowing the story behind them.

We took a closer look at the Oriki, the powerful images in it and what they reveal about Igbeti's heritage.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.habanaija.com/oriki-igbeti/

School resumption is getting closer, and if you have children in school, you already know how quickly the expenses can p...
17/08/2026

School resumption is getting closer, and if you have children in school, you already know how quickly the expenses can pile up. 😩

School fees, uniforms, shoes, bags, books, stationery, transport, lunch money… then somehow, there is always that extra thing you didn't budget for. 😂

The mistake is waiting until the last few days before resumption before trying to sort everything out.

A little planning now can make the difference between calmly preparing for the new term and suddenly wondering where all your money went.

Our latest guide shares practical ways Nigerian parents can plan school expenses, decide what needs to be bought now, spread out the costs and avoid unnecessary pressure on the family budget.

If you have school-age children, have a read before the shopping starts.

👉 Read the full article: Link in the comments

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