Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
Tensions have escalated in Kano following the Court of Appeal’s decision to sack Governor Abba Yusuf, sparking widespread uproar among citizens. The ruling, which unseated the incumbent governor, has ignited passionate demonstrations across various parts of the state, reflecting the populace’s dissatisfaction with the ruling. An unsatisfied Yusuf had previously sought recourse at the Court […]
1 year ago
In 2023, Nigeria emerged as France’s top trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, with bilateral trade surpassing $5 billion (€4.73 billion), according to French customs data. This trade is primarily driven by Nigeria’s exports of crude oil and other raw materials, and despite this wealth from oil, Nigeria has faced significant economic challenges, including rising food […]
3 days ago
Since President Bola Tinubu presented four major tax reform bills to the National Assembly on October 3, 2024, the country has been polarised. The bills— the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 (NTB), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—aim to overhaul tax administration and revenue […]
2 weeks ago
After years of spreading violent propaganda on social media, Simon Ekpa, the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and was on Thursday sent to prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.” According to the […]
4 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 […]
1 month ago
The rise in online journalism in Nigeria can be directly linked to the increase in internet access. Since the telecommunications sector was deregulated in 2001, internet usage in Nigeria has grown significantly. As of 2021, internet penetration in Nigeria was at 55.4%, and as of August 2023, mobile internet subscriptions had reached 220.7 million, according […]
5 months ago
On Sunday, June 30th, 2024, students of the College of Medicine University of Lagos flooded Twitter with alarming accounts of sexual assault pervasive within the College of Medicine, using the hashtag #EndSACultureInCMUL. The online outcry revealed the shocking prevalence of these incidents, sparking urgent calls for action and reform of the school sexual assault policy […]
6 months ago
What Is Happening In Kenya? Over 200 people have been injured and at least five people have died after the Kenyan police opened fire on a group demonstrators who stormed the parliament building on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, breaking through police lines and lighting a portion of it on fire. In one of Kenya’s biggest […]
6 months ago
When John Okafor and Solomon Idowu sat to discuss issues facing the boy child in 2020, little did they realize the magnitude of what their discussion would catalyze. Birthed from the personal experiences of its two founders, Boys Without Borders has emerged as one of the leading NGOs in the country advocating for the boy […]
7 months ago
After trying unsuccessfully to save parts of its beachfront from demolition for a controversial Federal Government’s coastal highway construction, Nigeria’s foremost leisure center, Landmark Africa is rebounding and planning to expand to two locations in West Africa and states in other parts of Nigeria. In a statement to Semafor Africa, the Chief Executive Officer, Paul […]
7 months ago
On May 1st, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested on allegations of violating the Cybercrime Act. The law upon which his arrest was hinged has been repealed by President Tinubu, adding a layer of complexity to Ojukwu’s case. Following Ojukwu’s disappearance two days before the celebration of World Press Freedom Day; another pointer to challenges […]
7 months ago
Transport for London (TfL), the governing body for transportation in the city, has just published a list of embassies with outstanding Congestion Charge debts accumulated from 2003 to 2023. The table details the total sum owed by each embassy, raising questions about how these charges are calculated and the potential consequences. What are Congestion Charges? […]
7 months ago
On Sunday, May 19th, 2024, Congolese defense forces successfully thwarted a coup attempt against the government in Kinshasa. A shootout ensued, resulting in the death of one coup plotter and two police officers. How Did The Coup Happen? In the early hours of Sunday, some armed men attacked the Kinshasa residence of Vital Kamerhe, a […]
7 months ago
