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Highlight of the legislative plenary for last week
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, concluded its legislative week with deliberations…
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The Rise and Legacy of Maitatsine in Nigeria
Before Boko Haram, there was Maitatsine: Nigeria’s first major Islamist uprising and its lasting impact.
Nigeria In Review; A Definitive Look Back At 2025
The year was heavy with consequence: decisions made at the highest levels of power, economic pressures felt in every household,…
No Horns, No Hustle: Abuja’s Quiet Season
With civil servants away and businesses closed, Abuja transforms into a near-empty capital, exposing how deeply the city’s rhythm depends…
Atiku’s Aide Questions Circumstances of Niger Schoolchildren’s Release
The release of schoolchildren abducted in Niger State has continued to generate debate, with an aide to former Vice President…
Northern Nigeria’s Education Crisis Deepens
Northern Nigeria’s struggle with insecurity is not new, but the steady increase in school abductions, attacks and mass kidnappings over…
Coups, Conflict, and the Cost of Instability in Africa
Over the past half-decade, Africa has witnessed a dramatic resurgence of military takeovers, with ten coups reshaping political realities across…
Kwara Church Attack Deepens Nigeria’s Security Fears
The attack on a church in Eruku, Kwara State, on November 18, 2025, has become another sobering reminder of Nigeria’s…
How Rival Factions and Legal Battles Threatens PDP Unity
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing one of the most turbulent moments in its history after its national convention…
How The Wike–Soldier Clash Became a Social-Media Spectacle
The clash between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and a military officer in Abuja has evolved far beyond…
Abuja’s Estate Boom, Empty Houses, and the Cost of Shelter
FCT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CIVIL SERVANT
