Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
Last week, the National Broadcasting Commission(NBC) made a statement confirming that it has sent a bill for the regulation of social media to the National Assembly. The commission, which was established in 1992, has an advisory role to the Federal Government on trends in its industry as well as the consideration and approval of applications […]
1 year 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
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 […]
6 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 […]
6 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 […]
6 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? […]
6 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 […]
6 months ago
There’s a saying that a society is judged by how it treats its vulnerable. Children are the most vulnerable demographic of people, thus issues that pertain to them should be handled delicately and laws that protect them should be strictly enforced. While some rights of children are erroneously flouted, others are done as a result […]
6 months ago
Doherty expands on his desire to act in the public interest through service by elected office in Nigeria.
6 months ago
Married to a well-off man and being well-off herself, Funmilayo Kuti did not have to worry about the draconian taxes the British colonial government levied on the Abeokuta market women. She worried anyway and took action, organizing and leading in 1946 one of the largest protests the colony had ever seen. The protest caused the […]
7 months ago
