Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
Successive occupants have transformed a quiet ceremonial position into one of Nigeria’s most recognisable political institutions. When First Lady Oluremi Tinubu recently urged wealthy Nigerian celebrities like Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to establish a foundation to support citizens living in poverty, the public reaction revisited a question that has followed Nigeria’s First Ladies for […]
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Aanu Adeoye is a journalist at a major newspaper and author working on his debut nonfiction book about Africa’s emerging geopolitics. Here, he takes us through his use of the internet as both a tool for work and a distraction to be avoided. Who are you? What do you do? Who am I? What a […]
3 months ago
The Alliance of Sahel States was able to formalize its break from ECOWAS, leaning heavily on the argument that the regional bloc does nothing more than serve Western interests. These military governments have been able to deflect diplomatic isolation through partnerships with Russia, China, and Turkey, creating an alternative network of political cover and military support.
5 months ago
On November 9th, what was supposed to be a quiet, dignified gathering of global stakeholders in art and culture at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City became a moment of national embarrassment. A small preview event meant to showcase the progress of the museum’s work — attended by diplomats, art curators, […]
9 months ago
Fela remains the loudest figure against government oppression and corruption in our music history, but a lot of others have lent a voice to the struggles of Nigerians through the years. Daddy Showkey, an indigene of the backward Lagos slum of Ajegunle, pioneered Galala music, which often took aim at the government in power and detailed the poverty in his hometown.
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On 29 June 2026, three Swiss museums officially restituted 23 looted Benin Kingdom artefacts—including 18 Benin bronzes originally in their possession and 5 confiscated pieces—to the Federal Government in a diplomatic handover ceremony at the National Museum, Lagos. The exchange involved Swiss Federal Chancellor, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, and Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative […]
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has had his state visit to Ghana denied on the grounds of security concerns and risks of mass unrest. The President had been scheduled to visit Ghana in the first week of August for diplomatic discussions intended to de-escalate the tensions between the two countries and strengthen their bond. However, […]
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Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is preparing to launch his own political party, according to a coalition supporting the president, deepening a rift with former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, that has consumed the country’s politics for months. The coalition said in a statement issued late on Friday, July 3 that Faye had instructed senior adviser Aminata Touré to lead a task force responsible for creating the new political movement.
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Founded in 2020, DefEars Management is a 360-degree agency that operates across talent management, influencer marketing, social media strategy, artist management, merchandising, television commercial production, and community marketing.
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No fewer than 120 Nigerians have recorded major financial wins through NIVEA Nigeria’s ₦3 billion National Consumer Promotion, which concluded a few months ago.
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate Meta, Alphabet’s Google, X, and unnamed generative AI platforms over allegations that they have exploited Nigerian journalism to train AI models without payment, and abused their dominance of the country’s digital advertising market. The directive, conveyed through Information Minister Mohammed Idris, followed a joint petition to the presidency from the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) — an umbrella group spanning newspaper proprietors, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Guild of Editors, broadcasters and online publishers.
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In what was one of Lagos’ most exclusive cultural gatherings this year, Rolling Stone Africa launched Culture in the Room on June 20, bringing together creators, entrepreneurs, executives and policymakers for an invitation-only celebration of African creativity.
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Following the abduction of school children and members of staff in Oriire LGA, Ogbomosho, the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) embarked on an indefinite strike. The strike which lasted for a month before it was called off was to demonstrate concerns about the level of security in the state and […]
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