Dive into the Nigerian news and politics stories that you should be paying attention
Detty december has definitely started off poorly for a lot of Wizkid fans in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire who were done dirty as Wizkid was a no-show to his headline concert in both Accra, Ghana and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A few weeks ago, Wizkid put up a story post about upcoming events in three cities: […]
2 years 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
Senegalese citizens on Monday, February 5, 2024, mobilized nationwide, staging street protests against President Macky Sall’s choice to delay the country’s elections. A Little Background On Sunday, February 4th, 2024, clashes erupted as legislators were set to discuss a bill formalizing the postponement of the February 25 election due to the disqualification of two opposition […]
10 months ago
DJ, recording artist and philanthropist, Cuppy has released the latest edition of her annual Cuppy Foundation Report for the year 2023. The Cuppy Foundation is a non-profit established by Cuppy that looks to cater to youth across the globe with a focus on Africa. The Cuppy Foundation has over the years put great emphasis on […]
10 months ago
A private aircraft carrying around ten high-profile Nigerians on Friday overshot the runway at the Ibadan airport in Oyo State’s capital. Cause Of The Accident According to reports, the crash happened at around 11 am on Friday at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet, bearing the registration N580KR, veered off the runway and ended up […]
10 months ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
10 months ago
Two people have been confirmed dead with several others injured, following an explosion in Ibadan. At approximately 7:20 pm on January 16, 2024, a devastating explosion rocked through Adeyi avenue in Bodija, it was heard and felt by houses and persons within 500m of the explosion site , leaving behind a trail of destruction. […]
10 months ago
The Code of Conduct Bureau has invited the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for questioning, over an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. Why Is The CCB Inviting The Minister? The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development reportedly awarded New Planet Projects Limited a N438 million consulting […]
10 months ago
What Happened One day after his suspension, the former Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, in June 2023, was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for investigative reasons undisclosed to the public. His detention has been met with jubilation by the Nigerian public who had suffered as a result of his egregious monetary policies […]
10 months ago
One thing is for sure, Nigerians love drama, there will never be a shortage of drama especially wherever Nigerians are involved. In the year 2023, even though blatant transgressions like animals stealing public funds were not recorded, we were still left with sufficiently unbelievable and confusing moments. As the backdrop of the year was the […]
11 months ago
