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‘Technical Glitch’: Nigeria’s Institutions and Their Habit of Avoiding Accountability
In Nigeria, “technical glitch” has become a catch-all excuse to deflect blame from the systemic failures plaguing the country’s key institutions. Whether it’s...
Nigerian Military Says Boko Haram is Using Drones Similar to Those Used by Israel and Ukraine
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that terrorist groups operating in the North East have introduced the use of armed drones in their attacks,...
Nigerians May Pay More for Medicines After Trump’s Pharmaceutical Price Cuts
Nigerians may pay more for prescription drugs following President Donald Trump’s announcement of price reductions in pharmaceuticals within the US. The move, said...
Sickle Cell Patients in Nigeria Lament High Cost, Lack of Government Support for Essential Medications
Sickle cell patients in Nigeria have taken to social media to express frustration over the rising cost of routine medications and the absence...
Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa for Data Breaches in Q1 2025 – Surfshark
At least 119,000 user accounts in Nigeria have been compromised so far in 2025, according to a press release by cybersecurity firm Surfshark....
Niger and Iran Sign Security Cooperation Agreement to Combat Transnational Threats
Niger and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in the fight against transnational threats. The agreement was formalised during...
Niger Security Service Shuts French Mining Company Orano’s Offices Months After Revoking License
Tensions between Niger and French uranium giant Orano has escalated as the country’s External Security Service (DGDSE) searched and shut down Orano’s offices...
Concerned Nigerians Condemn DSS’ Abduction, Brutalisation of NANS President; Demands Immediate Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers
A civil society organisation, the Concerned Nigerians Group, has condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) following the reported abduction and brutalisation of...
Meta Faces Criticism for Labelling Nigerian Users
Instagram, one of Meta’s platforms, is facing criticism in Nigeria after labelling Nigerian users in a way that is discriminatory and damaging to...
“The Economy is Turning Around for the Worse” – Nigerians React as Tinubu Justifies Economic Hardship
President Bola Tinubu’s latest remarks claiming that Nigeria’s economy is “turning around” have sparked a wave of criticism and frustration from Nigerians, many...
DSS Arrests Nigerian Activist Kola Edokpayi Over Proposed Rally Supporting Burkina Faso’s Fight Against Foreign Interference
Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested activist and Talakawa Parliament leader Comrade Kola Edokpayi in Benin City, Edo State. The arrest...
Niger Supplies Mali With 40 Tankers Of Fuel Under Joint Military Escort
A convoy of 40 fuel tankers from Niger arrived in Gao, northern Mali, this week under joint military escort, aiming to alleviate a...