Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
Before the results of the winner of the 2023 Nigerian presidential elections held on Saturday was announced last night, on the 28th of February 2023, there have been widespread allegations of electoral rigging. Many have alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)—the body tasked with organising general elections in Nigeria—has proven to be compromised […]
2 years 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 […]
1 day 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 […]
6 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 […]
1 week 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 […]
1 week 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
Senegalese voters on March 24, 2024, went to the polls to elect a new president to succeed President Macky Sall, who has served the constitutional two terms in office. The elections were scheduled for Feb. 25 but were postponed three weeks earlier by Sall in a controversial decision that cited irregularities with the court’s approved […]
8 months ago
Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army were attacked over the weekend, with sixteen reported to have been killed in an ambush while on a mission to intervene in a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities of Delta State. Cause Of The Attack The conflict stems from a longstanding land dispute between the Okuama and […]
8 months ago
Nigerian investigative journalist, and founder of the Foundation For Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo in his latest report, Undercover as a Smuggler has uncovered a smuggling ring in Ilaro, a small town about 50 km from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital by smuggling 100 bags of rice into the country through one of Nigeria’s border with […]
9 months ago
In what appears to be a shoot out on Wednesday 28, February,2024, Chadian opposition leader and member of the Socialist Party without Borders, Yaya Dillo has been killed at the party headquarters by security forces. The sad incident occurred a day after Dillo was accused of leading the attack on the National Security Agency (ANSE). […]
9 months ago
The Nigeria Labour Congress has kicked off their first protest of the year, a two day protest starting today, the 27th of February 2024. Ongoing in multiple states across the federation including Lagos, Kano, Oyo, Abuja and Port Harcourt, members of the NLC have taken to the streets to express their dissatisfaction with the cost […]
9 months ago
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Nollywood actress and filmmaker Laide Bakare as Senior Special Adviser on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism. The announcement was made on Thursday as the actress took to her Instagram account to celebrate her achievement with pictures of her and Governor Adeleke. Feeling grateful for the fresh start, she […]
9 months ago
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has instructed operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service, and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), to clamp down on forex market speculators as Naira crashes to N1,800 against the dollar. Why The Clampdown? The clamp down on […]
9 months ago
