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A Tour of Nigeria’s Utilised And Underutilised Tourist Attractions Across All Regions
Nigeria, a nation teeming with cultural vibrancy, natural beauty, and historical wealth, is home to some of the most breathtaking and unique tourist...
Tinubu on the Economy, Shettima on Security — Nigerians Still Waiting for Results
Two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the promise made by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to take charge of Nigeria’s security has...
Terrorists Raid Army Base in Borno State, Kill and Capture Soldiers, Seize Weapons
Terrorists, suspected to be from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base in Marte...
An Open Letter To Governor Umo Eno – Part II
Your Excellency, My Dear Governor, The Nation is not Smiling Beyond the personal and political ramifications, there is a deeper concern: the country...
Explainer: Sharia Expansion in South-West Nigeria – Should Citizens be Concerned?
The practice of Sharia law in Nigeria, a secular and multi-religious country, has long been contentious. This debate has intensified with concerns about...
UNILORIN Graduate Rhoda Odeyale, Others Kidnapped En Route NYSC Camp in Port Harcourt
A graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), identified as Rhoda Odeyale, was kidnapped while travelling to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...
EFCC Officer Absconds with $30,000 as Anti-Graft Agency Faces Mounting Internal Scandals
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is embroiled in another controversy as an officer in charge of the Kaduna Zonal Office’s exhibit...
Nigerian Military, A Key U.S. Ally, ‘Mistakenly’ Killed Over 1,500 Civilians In The Last Decade
From 2014 to 2024, West Africa Weekly estimates that the Nigerian military has “mistakenly” killed at least 1,550 civilians. The latest incident occurred...
Nigerians Condemn Controversial Plan For Sharia Law In Oyo State
Following reports of a scheduled inauguration of the Sharia Court in Oyo State on January 11, 2025, Nigerians have collectively voiced their displeasure...
10 Nigerians States Spent ₦14.7bn in Nine Months on Allowances, Refreshments Amid Crumbling Infrastructure
Ten Nigerian states, struggling with poor infrastructure, spent ₦14.7 billion (about $9,187,500) on refreshments, honourariums, and sitting allowances over nine months. A report...
Troops Intercept 174 Able-Bodied Nigerians Crossing to Niger Republic
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 4 in Diffa, Republic of Niger, have intercepted 174 unarmed, able-bodied Nigerian...
FG’s Renewed Hope One-bedroom Apartments Cost ₦8 Million, Require 10 Years of Full Savings for Minimum Wage Earners
The Nigerian Federal Government has disclosed the pricing structure of its Renewed Hope Housing Programme. Housing Minister Musa Dangiwa provided the details on...