Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
Introduction The West African country of Senegal is currently facing a crisis after clashes broke out following the conviction of the frontline opposition candidate for the 2024 Senegalese Presidential elections, Ousmane Sonko. The supporters claim the charge of “corrupting the youths” was politically motivated to stop him from contesting in the presidential elections scheduled for […]
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 […]
3 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
Chadians will today go to the polls to elect a new president or re-elect president Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno who took over from his father, President Idriss Deby who died fighting rebels from the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) three years ago, in what has been characterized by opposition s as an […]
7 months ago
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has directed the grounding of the operations of Dana Air after the airline’s aircraft skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday. In a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, “[The Minister,] as the supervisor overseeing our nation’s […]
7 months ago
On Tuesday 23 April, a Twitter user @mooyeeeee posted a video seeking justice for a female student of Lead British International School, Abuja, who was seen being assaulted by some of her schoolmates. On Monday night, she posted a SOS message alongside two videos, pleading for the message to gain traction and reach a wider […]
7 months ago
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their shock and discontent following the discovery of a Chinese supermarket in Abuja, where Nigerians are not allowed to access. The supermarket, situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce along Airport Road, sells Chinese foods and beverages. A bewildered Abuja resident published a viral video detailing […]
7 months ago
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika was arrested yesterday, 23rd of April, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an ongoing N8bn money laundry probe. Earlier this year, The Punch reported that the EFCC was investigating the Aviation Ministry under the former Minister for diversion of public funds, contract inflation, and abuse of […]
7 months ago
On Wednesday, April 17th, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos on three counts bordering on abuse of Naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event, contrary […]
7 months ago
Nigerian journalist, public speaker and author, Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, has recently had her latest book, ‘Briticó: The Story of Migration and the Shaping of a Nation signed by Merky Books in an exclusive submission. “Today, Nigerians are the largest population of Black people from any one country in the UK,” The blurb reads. “Nigeria, its people, and […]
7 months ago
The deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has been impeached by the Edo State House of Assembly. The impeachment comes months after the relationship between the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Philip Shaibu soured over who will succeed the governor in the 2024 gubernatorial elections. Why Was Shaibu Impeached? The impeachment […]
8 months ago
