In Nigeria, genotype goes beyond medicine, it shapes relationships, marriage choices, and family planning.While focus often rests on sickle cell patients with the SS genotype, questions remain about whether AA people are truly he...

The PDP elected new leaders at its Ibadan convention, but the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not monitor the proceedings. This raises questions about the legal status of the newly elected executiv...

As the rains fade across Nigeria, farmers are entering the challenging dry season, a time that truly tests their resilience and creativity.While some embrace irrigation to keep their farms alive, others abandon their fields d...

If care is not taken, only 50,000 Nigerians may be allowed to perform Hajj in 2026.The Saudi Arabian government has reportedly decided to reduce Nigeria’s quota from about 95,000 to 66,910  a significant cut that has sent shockwave...

In Nigeria, thousands of citizens struggle to get timely police response in their communities, while large numbers of officers are assigned to protect Very Important Persons from politicians to business elites.This episode explores the ...

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues its long-standing push for better funding and improved working conditions in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions, a new twist has emerged in the nation’s education sector.Th...

The people of Anambra State have spoken, re-electing Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of APGA as governor. His victory, though unsurprising, has sparked questions about what it means for other political parties ahead of the 2027...

A new bill before the U.S. Congress is proposing visa bans and asset freezes on members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over alleged links to violent conflicts in the country.

Across Nigeria, countless people quietly battle the pain and discomfort of pile a condition many find too embarrassing to discuss. But rather than seeking medical help, most choose to treat it themselves using herbs, ointments, or over...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on police and security training facilities across Nigeria.The decision, according to the presidency, aims to address years of neglect, poor infrastructure, and outdated me...

Nigeria’s unemployment crisis is puzzling – thousands of job seekers remain unemployed, yet many vacancies go unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates.This raises concerns about whether Nigerian graduates have the right skills and...

Nigerians have been reacting to US President Donald Trump’s threat to send American troops to Nigeria to “wipe out” those alleged to be committing genocide against Christians.The threat has stirred outrage, with many Nigerians ask...

In Nigeria, public school teachers are said to be more qualified, yet private school students consistently outperform them in exams. While public teachers hold degrees and certifications, many private school teache...

Every year, tens of thousands of Nigerian women are diagnosed with breast cancer. For some, the disease is caught early enough to treat. For many others, diagnosis comes too late.In hospitals across the country, doctors say ignorance, f...

Election season is usually a time of open contests, new ambitions and fresh starts.But what happens when the gate to politics is closed  not by law, but by those in power?On Monday, October 28, 2025, veteran politician Sule Lam...

Election day a moment that should define the futuretoo often turns into a market square.Whispers behind polling booths… folded notes exchanged for a quick thumbs-up…bags of rice delivered hours before the ballot box opens.

Nigeria once again finds itself at a security crossroads as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints new service chiefs, sparking fresh debates across the country. While some see this as a bold step toward rebuilding the nation’s...

In recent weeks, renewed attacks in Borno and Yobe have raised fears that Boko Haram and ISWAP may be regaining strength after years of relative calm in the Northeast. Soldiers have been ambushed, and once-secure communities are ...

The Federal Government’s new tax reforms are slated to launch in January 2026. Officials argue that the overhaul will streamline Nigeria’s notoriously tangled tax architecture and boost public‑revenue collection, yet a wave of anxiety is alread...

Nigeria’s response to cerebral palsy stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the world raises awareness and calls for inclusion, Nigeria grapples with significant gaps in understanding, limited access to therapy, and systemic barriers that keep c...

The call to “Free Nnamdi Kanu” has grown louder as activist Omoyele Sowore convenes a protest to demand the release of the separatist leader.Kanu, detained since 2021 on charges of treason linked to his separatist movement, co...

Cancer, the silent killer, continues to cast a long shadow over Nigeria, claiming thousands of lives every year. Despite the growing noise about awareness and prevention, many Nigerians are still diagnosed late, when treatment becomes a dauntin...

For years, many Nigerian students have struggled to gain admission into tertiary institutions due to their inability to pass mathematics.Now, the Federal Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines removing mathematics as a comp...

In recent months, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has witnessed a string of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).From governors to lawmakers, political bigwigs are switching sides leaving many Nigeri...

In Nigeria, strikes have become familiar in the public university system - empty halls, locked laboratories, and displaced students every now and then.For decades, ASUU has used strikes to demand better funding and welfare, b...