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83 Days to the 2023 Polls INEC Resists Worrisome Attacks

Peace OnafuyeDecember 2, 2022

As the 2023 General Elections draws closer, pockets of attacks have emerged in different parts of Nigeria. In November 2022, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed attacks in Ebonyi, Ogun, and Osun states.

December 2022NewsNigeria

Cash at Hand, Cash at Bank? The Puzzling Logic Behind Nigeria’s New Notes

Hillary EssienDecember 1, 2022

Nigeria has redesigned its currency notes but the big question is how the government will recall the old notes, as cash is still king despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria and fintech companies.

December 2022NewsNigeria

An Illuminating Vision of Black Wealth Review: ‘Riches’ (2022)

Afoma DikeNovember 30, 2022

The 2022 series, Riches, casts a new light on the varied, complicated and even expected roles that typically surround the kind of generational wealth that many in the Black and African community often aspire to.

NewsOctober/November 2022

Recurring Repatriations What Has Been Done With Abacha’s Recovered Loot?

Afoma DikeNovember 22, 2022

According to the statement issued by the US Department of Justice, this latest tranche of repatriated funds brings the total amount of repatriated funds in this case to approximately $332.4 million. But what has been done with the millions that have already been repatriated to the Nigerian government by the US?

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

African Legend Dillibe Onyeama (1951-2022)

Afoma DikeNovember 14, 2022

Dillibe Onyeama whose works include Nigger at Eton (1972), African Legend (1984) and The Joys of African Humour (2000), has died aged 71. The author of 28 books, Onyeama was celebrated for his bold writing style and his unflinching determination to reflect the truth of his experiences in his memoirs and novels.

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

From ‘Flexing’ to Federal Charges Hushpuppi Has Been Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison

Afoma DikeNovember 9, 2022

A US District Court has sentenced Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, ‘Hushpuppi’, to eleven years and three months in prison. Hushpuppi’s is the tale of Icarus. But a contributing factor to the wind beneath his artificial wings was the largely unconditional acceptance and support that he gained from his almost cult-like following of over two million people on Instagram.

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

Serious Hunger Nigeria in the 2022 Global Hunger Index

Afoma DikeOctober 20, 2022

For the second year in a row, Nigeria ranks 103rd out of 121 countries facing hunger in the 2022 Global Hunger Index.

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

Flood Warning Nigeria’s Ongoing Flooding Crisis

Afoma DikeOctober 12, 2022

According to the National Emergency Management Agency, more than 600,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding and more than 300 people have been killed this year due to the recent crisis. Read more.

August/September 2022NewsNigeria

The End of Empire? Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II Has Died

Wale LawalSeptember 8, 2022

Twenty-five when she became queen, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign saw a declining, brutal British Empire and declarations of independence that have continued till date in former British colonies across Africa and the African diaspora. Read more.

August/September 2022NewsUnited Kingdom

Is the World Getting Smaller for Nigerians? International Airlines Threaten to Halt Operations in Nigeria

Chukwudi UkonneAugust 30, 2022

The constraints on airlines have certainly affected the lives of ordinary Nigerians, who already navigating tough economic conditions and stringent travel restrictions as a result of their nationality. Read more.

August/September 2022NewsNigeria