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BBC Africa Eye exposes vicious system of torture in Nigeria

February 10, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

In its latest investigative effort, BBC Africa Eye has exposed a vicious system of torture used by branches of the Nigerian police and armed forces. The 17-minute video traces the

Sports

Here’s Everything You Should Know About The New Nigerian Nike jersey

February 6, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

The swoosh delivers again

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The new proposed US travel ban: An Explainer

January 24, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

Earlier in the week, the president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, announced new economic and geopolitical plans while addressing reporters at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

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28 Years Later: How Abuja Became Nigeria’s Capital

December 12, 2019 by Wale Oloworekende

The tarred, expansive roads of Abuja are signs of a modern city in tune with a rapidly evolving world. Looking, one might be tempted to believe that the city had

Feature

The Proposed Female Childbearing Limit is an ill Thought out Policy

October 14, 2019 by Nneka Otika

Nigeria bears the title of the world’s most populous black nation with pride. The last population census held in 2006 put the country’s population figures at 140 million people. According

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Senate Proposes Sexual Harassment Bill Inspired by Sex For Grades

October 10, 2019 by Culture Custodian

The Nigerian Senate has responded to the BBC’s exposè produced by BBC Africa Eye and Kiki Mordi by proposing a bill that aims to prevent the sexual harassment of university

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Lai Mohammed wants to fine Online Platforms Up To N5 Million For “Hate Speech Offences”

October 10, 2019 by Culture Custodian

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, announced that he would online news platforms will now be regulated. The announcement was made today, Thursday 10th October 2019, and a

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NIPOST: the last functioning state Institution

July 29, 2019 by Nneka Otika

Nigerians have grown accustomed to epileptic service from government-owned companies. The bad publicity associated with government parastatals has also engulfed the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). Although NIPOST has been in

Feature

Why Nigeria’s Drug Problems Will Persist Despite Bans

June 3, 2019 by Nneka Otika

Nigeria’s drug abuse epidemic didn’t appear by the wave of a magic wand. It has been brewing and festering for many years now. The belief that people who took “hard

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BBC’s Africa Eye Investigates Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis

March 26, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Despite being the largest producer of energy in Africa, Nigeria has struggled to supply electricity throughout the country for many years. In the latest episode of BBC’s Africa Eye tagged

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European Commission adds Nigeria to dirty-money blacklist

February 13, 2019 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

The European Commission has included Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Panama to a blacklist of nations that pose a threat as a result of lax regulation pertaining to terrorism financing and

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The NFF and Nike renew their relationship

November 23, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Super Eagles Lose By One In Pre-World Cup Friendly Against England

Of late, Nike and the Nigerian National team have enjoyed a fruitful relationship. The Nigerian World Cup kit designed by the Oregon based manufacturer became one of 2018’s acclaimed fashion

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Nigeria at 58: President Buhari warns of hate speech on social media

October 3, 2018 by Tobi Idowu

President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned against the use of social media “to provoke passions and stir tensions.” He gave his warning his Independence Day anniversary broadcast. He said, “Now we

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Nigeria and Ghana Issued Ultimatums By FIFA

August 15, 2018 by Tomi

World football governing body, FIFA has issued neighbouring West African states, Nigeria and Ghana an ultimatum warning of bans if undue influence over the world’s most popular sport is not

Sports

Nigeria, Botswana, Senegal Bid To Host First Olympic Event on African Soil

June 10, 2018 by Tomi

In February, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided that the 2022 Summer Youth Olympic Games will be making a trip to the African continent. Thus far, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia and Botswana have declared