The Leading Vibe Tems Has Become the First Female Nigerian Artist to Win a BET Award
On 26 June, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as ‘Tems’ became the first female Nigerian artist to win a BET award. Read more.
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Diesel and Petrol Go Hand in Hand Why There Is Fuel Scarcity in Lagos and Abuja
On 20 June many filling stations in Lagos shut down operations claiming that they couldn't keep selling petrol for N165 per litre. Read more.
‘An Unspeakable Act of Violence’ The Victims of the Owo Church Attack
On Friday, 17 June 2022, the Ondo State Government held a mass burial for the victims of the Owo Church Attack at the Mydas Resort and Hotel, Owo.
The Benin Bronzes The Smithsonian Institution Will Return 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
On 13 June, the Smithsonian Board of Regents voted to repatriate to Nigeria 29 Benin Bronzes held in its keep at the National Museum of African Art. Read more.
‘Unimaginable Trauma’ Gunmen Have Released Eleven People Abducted During the Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack
On Saturday, 11 June, armed assailants who attacked a train in northwest Nigeria in March freed 11 of their hostages. Read more.
Tinubu Becomes APC’s Frontrunner The Results of the APC Presidential Primary Election
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has emerged the winner of the APC presidential primaries. Read more.
Returning Lumumba 61 Years After He Was Assassinated, Belgium Will Return Patrice Lumumba’s Remains
On 20 June 2022, Belgium will return the remains of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo or ‘DRC’, to his family. Read more.
Atiku’s Early Victory The Results of the PDP Presidential Primary Election
On Saturday 28 May 2022, former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, was announced the winner of the PDP presidential primary election. Read more.
Brutish Museums Germany Wants to ‘Loan’ Namibian Artefacts to Namibia
On 24 May 2022, the Ethnological Museum of Berlin announced that it will send 23 ancient items of jewellery and other artefacts to Namibia on 27 May 2022 on an ‘indefinite loan’. Read more.
The Monkeypox Outbreak What You Need to Know
Since 13 May 2022, more than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 12 countries across Australia, Europe, and North America. Read more.