Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
In response to the increased criminalization of free speech, on July 10th, a group of civic space defenders and Nigerian journalists have begun a campaign with the slogan #DontPoliceMySpeech in Abuja. The campaign is a demand for the abuse of power and the misuse of the Cybercrimes Act by Nigerian authorities to come to an […]
4 months 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 […]
6 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
In this profile, we dig into the rise of Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to the position of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
3 months ago
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, 26th June 2024 announced the appointments of Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). These appointments follow the resignations of Ahmed Abubakar, the former NIA Director-General, and Yusuf Magaji Bichi, the […]
3 months ago
Sometime in July 2023, Natalie* had her worst fears confirmed. At around 8:30 p.m., she arrived at a family-trusted hospital for the first phase of her fibroadenoma removal surgery. Given the procedure’s minor nature, the operating room was sparsely staffed. Natalie did not feel safe around men, having survived a sexual assault incident at 9, […]
3 months ago
With Meta facing a $220 million fine for privacy violations, we look at what could happen if WhatsApp exits the Nigerian market
3 months ago
By Rawh Nasir Communal kitchens assist hundreds of thousands in Sudan’s embattled capital, Khartoum. They provide regular meals and social and emotional support amid a deepening famine that international aid groups are failing to tackle. Run by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups called emergency response rooms, the kitchens are struggling with crippling funding gaps, security threats, […]
3 months ago
By Fabiola Barranco Hamada Shaqoura’s green eyes stare intently at the camera with a serious expression, making it hard to look away. In the video, we see this young Palestinian cooking on the ground of the tent where he lives in Gaza. He chops an onion, a bell pepper, and a tomato to make a […]
3 months ago
Last Thursday, on account of months of extreme economic hardship, Nigerians across the country marched through the streets in droves to protest the current administration’s policies. The tagline “End Bad Governance” was the umbrella term under which the protesters leveled their demands against the government, one of which was that the fuel subsidy, which was […]
3 months ago
The #EndBadGovernance protesters may demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu after at least 13 Nigerians were reported killed by security operatives as the protest against bad governance and hunger enters day two. Dubbed “Ten Days of Rage”, fatalities have been confirmed in Niger, Kaduna, and Borno states following clashes between protesters and security forces. […]
4 months ago
