The Bellwether State What Ekiti State Can Tell Us About the 2023 Election
The manner in which Ekiti’s June 2022 governorship election unfolded could foreshadow Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. Read more
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The Road to 2023 2023 Election Updates
Updates on the 2023 general elections, covering news on candidates, voting and other related issues. Read more
Fire for Fire Zamfara State Government Wants to Issue Gun Licenses to its Residents to Protect Themselves from Bandits
On Sunday, 26 June 2022, the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, announced that residents of the state can now apply to own gun licenses to protect themselves from gunmen and kidnappers. Read more.
Much Ado About Nothing? Reviewing Nigeria’s Debt Situation
Nigeria’s debt situation has been wrongly emphasized as distressed when it is not yet an extreme cause for concern. Read more.
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.
Citizens Over Terrorists Lessons for Nigeria from Afghanistan
Unlike in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has routinely threatened the freedom of women, the Nigerian state must continue to prioritize empowering the most vulnerable in society. Read more.
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.
A Quarter Nigerian, but Fully Plantain The Roots of My Plantain Obsession
When my son’s teachers asked parents to present important family traditions, I knew that ours should be about plantain. Read more.