Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
In many cultures within our country, especially among those from poor backgrounds, there is a deeply ingrained practice: when someone escapes poverty, they are often expected to provide financial assistance to siblings, parents, or relatives. While helping family members is a universal value—reflected in the African philosophy of Ubuntu—the concept of “black tax,” or generational […]
2 days ago
Chidimma Adetshina has made history as the first African woman since Agbani Darego (who was among the top 10 contestants at Miss Universe and later won Miss World in 2001) to achieve remarkable success at a global pageant. Her journey is a powerful narrative of resilience and triumph in adversity. In August 2024, Adetshina withdrew […]
4 days ago
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has announced the emergence of “a new terror group” linked to jihadists from the Sahel, a region that accounts for the African portion of global terrorism. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, explained that the terrorists had exploited gaps in cooperation between Nigeria and its neighbors, taking advantage of […]
5 days ago
It’s 1990 and there’s an uprising in the streets. Three hundred thousand Lagosians have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Maroko community by the Nigerian military government without provision for alternative housing. Helpless and suddenly homeless, many move to find temporary shelter with relatives while others become friends with the shadows of Lagos, sleeping […]
1 week ago
America’s place in the world as a superpower makes her politics quite an intriguing subject. Her decisions cause a ripple effect that could be felt across the world. Thus, it is no wonder that many have their eyes glued to the upcoming elections. This year’s election has seen the reentry of former president, Donald Trump […]
2 weeks ago
In many cultures within our country, especially among those from poor backgrounds, there is a deeply ingrained practice: when someone escapes poverty, they are often expected to provide financial assistance to siblings, parents, or relatives. While helping family members is a universal value—reflected in the African philosophy of Ubuntu—the concept of “black tax,” or generational […]
2 days ago
Chidimma Adetshina has made history as the first African woman since Agbani Darego (who was among the top 10 contestants at Miss Universe and later won Miss World in 2001) to achieve remarkable success at a global pageant. Her journey is a powerful narrative of resilience and triumph in adversity. In August 2024, Adetshina withdrew […]
4 days ago
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has announced the emergence of “a new terror group” linked to jihadists from the Sahel, a region that accounts for the African portion of global terrorism. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, explained that the terrorists had exploited gaps in cooperation between Nigeria and its neighbors, taking advantage of […]
5 days ago
It’s 1990 and there’s an uprising in the streets. Three hundred thousand Lagosians have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Maroko community by the Nigerian military government without provision for alternative housing. Helpless and suddenly homeless, many move to find temporary shelter with relatives while others become friends with the shadows of Lagos, sleeping […]
1 week ago
America’s place in the world as a superpower makes her politics quite an intriguing subject. Her decisions cause a ripple effect that could be felt across the world. Thus, it is no wonder that many have their eyes glued to the upcoming elections. This year’s election has seen the reentry of former president, Donald Trump […]
2 weeks ago
Every year since 2020, Nigerians have gathered at the Lekki Toll gate to memorialize the massacre of innocent protesters of police brutality by the Nigerian Army. The protest called for the scrapping of the rogue Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) involved in the killing of many innocent Nigerians. This year, like the last four, men of […]
1 month ago
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has withdrawn the Super Eagles from Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya after a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, were on Sunday held hostage at the Abraq airport, upon their arrival in Libya ahead of their […]
1 month ago
Two students of the University Of Ibadan have been detained by the police for being on school grounds during a campus lockdown. Many more have returned home or found themselves squatting due to the abruptness of the lockdown, which is in response to students protesting the hike in school fees. From about ₦40,000 per session, […]
2 months ago
