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Updates on the 2023 general elections, covering news on candidates, voting and other related issues. Read more
Politics & Security
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Reading Soiled Palms Michael Peel’s ‘A Swamp Full of Dollars’
If the Nigerian state were an oil well, Michael Peel provides a bold, deep dive through its crude content in ‘A Swamp Full of Dollars’. Read more.
Two Students Have Been Charged in Court Over the Killing of Deborah Samuel
On 16 May 2022, two students, were arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court in Sokoto, over the killing of Deborah Samuel. Read more.