…unemployment, corruption, poverty, and infrastructural deficits suggests that many Nigerians feel that democratic institutions have not consistently translated political participation into tangible improvements in daily life. Trust in political institutions often fluctuates, especially during periods of economic hardsh…

…forced to become CEOs, operations managers, and problem solvers all at once. Many young Nigerians are leaving the country through migration. Do you think Nigeria is still a place where young people can build successful businesses? Yes, Nigeria is still buildable. It is just not easy anymore. Many young Nigerians are le…

…Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted by the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNSRC) - Nigeria Association at the Nigeria House in New York. He said the Tinubu administ…

…Federal Government. That was a choice then. Today's reality is different,” Oteri said. “Nigerians are dying. Communities are under siege. The architecture we have relied upon is straining under the weight of challenges it was never designed to bear.” Speaking to a crowd gathered under the theme, “Decentralized Security…

…or commenting on national issues, he is known for his frankness and courage. "For many Nigerians, this straightforwardness represents authenticity and strength of character. They believe the country needs leaders who are prepared to make difficult decisions and stand firmly behind them. "As a trained lawyer, Wike also…

…also addressed what she described as one of the most common misconceptions among Nigerians considering investment migration. According to her, citizenship-by-investment programmes are often incorrectly viewed as a means of permanently relocating abroad. "The biggest misconception we encounter is the belief that investm…

A strange occurrence was recorded in Port Harcourt on June 12, 2026, at Heliconia Hotel & Suites near the NLNG

…of 1993. Last week's anniversary of June 12 therefore offered greater impetus for many Nigerians to eulogise it as the precursor of sustainable democracy in the country. As usual, the day was declared a public holiday to enable citizens mark it as their democracy day. An official government statement by the Interior Mi…

…we are just begging you. Don't play politics with our lives." She repeatedly appealed to Nigerians to share the video and counter what she called false narratives. "Nigerians, please help us to circulate this. Let it go viral. Don't let the government deceive the whole world. Our lives are in your hands." In a related…

…painful dilemmas in counter-insurgency policy. Why rescue has taken so long? For many Nigerians, the central question remained straightforward: why has the rescue operation lasted more than a month? Security experts point to several factors: The terrain itself: Forest-based operations are inherently slow and resource-i…

…with its meaning," the former Senate President said. He recalled the day in 1993 when Nigerians "of every tongue, faith and every region walked out to the polls and spoke with one astonishing voice." That mandate was annulled, he noted. "Lives were lost defending it. A man went to prison for it and never came home. But…

…leadership. It is about representation. It is about inclusion. It is about fairness. Nigerians should be allowed to choose who they want democratically." Questions over motive Perhaps the most contentious issue raised during the controversy concerns motive. Although Dantalle stopped short of accusing any political part…

…administrative and commercial hub, Jos North has continued to attract generations of Nigerians in search of opportunity and belonging. Markets, schools, places of worship, and neighbourhoods reflect a long tradition of interaction among indigenous communities and long-settled residents who have contributed to the area'…

…but it will be factual saying "like Nigeria, like its leader". But the majority of Nigerians aren't asking after his health or showing concern for his well-being. They just want him to "deliver". But if the people are now expectant beyond empathy, blame the one who raised their hope to the mesosphere. He even said he w…

…and founder of the Sokoto Caliphate - have been losing their crème de la crème. Northern Nigerians are dying in droves, mostly at the hands of their own sons who have made the thick forests their comfortable abode. The most poignant recent tragedy is that of General Rabe Abubakar. He was murdered in captivity after bei…

…of the error? We are looking at the difference between result and resort, which many Nigerians, including the reporter whose work is under review, would be unable to note at the level of pronunciation. There is a major phonetic difference between these words, and the first step towards overcoming the tendency to confus…

…various other expeditions - some of them commanded by names well known to educated Nigerians, like Denham, Clapperton, and Richard and John Lander - were launched with a view to completing the task which Mungo Park had so well begun. Final victory came in 1830 when the Landers discovered that the 'lordly Niger' emptied…

…pronounce tọọrọ (two and a half pennies). In a similarly misguided vein, last Thursday, Nigerians had the opportunity of reflecting on the concept of National security vs. State censorship. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, asked newspaper editors - in the name of "patriotism" - to strip…

…not solve the problem of epileptic power supply and he came asking for a second term, Nigerians should not vote for him! Opposition politicians and detractors alike have feasted on that statement. The President tactically alluded to it in his Democracy Day speech thus: "By 2023, when we came on board, the electricity s…

…from the idea of politics and the political as they affect millions of ordinary Nigerians who are struggling with insecurity, poverty, looming starvation, unemployment and myriads of existential challenges. These Nigerians do not understand or care for such evidences of the discipline's growing sophistication and nuanc…

…to belong. Style was storytelling Music was identity Presence was performance Young Nigerians showed up not just to celebrate culture, but to interpret it – confidently, creatively, unapologetically. The Village didn't just host the moment. It scaled it! As day turned to night, the energy only intensified. Performances…

…This is not just being Catholic in Africa, far and wide. People just read meaning to it. Nigerians just like to talk. It wasn't a big deal. It was just arty," she said. Addressing the label of being controversial, Beverly said she has never acted with the intention of creating controversy. "I have never meant any harm.…

…Caucus of the House of Representatives, on Saturday, vowed to continue speaking for Nigerians. The caucus’ position was contained in a statement issued by its spokesman, Hon. Victor Ogene, in which the opposition parties frowned at the reaction of the House spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, to the legitimate concerns raised…

…healthcare initiatives and humanitarian activities aimed at improving the well-being of Nigerians. Emekah, who is also the Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation Delta Safe, stated this at the closing ceremony of […]

…should be decriminalised in Nigeria. Posting on X, the activist noted that law-abiding Nigerians are at the receiving end of vote-buying in Nigeria. He wrote: “At this rate, vote buying should be decriminalized in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law abiding that gets punished for it! “They do…