
Nigeria Daily
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Ooni vs Alaafin: What This Clash Means For Yorubaland And Nigeria
The Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo are not just monarchs — they are living symbols of Yoruba culture, power, and identity. For centuries, their thrones have stood as pillars of history: one representing the spiritual cradl...
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Why Nigerians Keep Dying on the Waterways — Despite Safety Promises
On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and even motorcycles — capsized midway, plunging f...
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How Street Vendors Can Grow Through Tech
Many street vendors in Nigeria spend their days hustling under the sun with little access to broader markets or stable income.But what if technology, like social media and e-commerce, could help them grow their businesses beyond ...
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"Why The Government Paid Us #4000" - Pensioners
Retirees in Northern Nigeria, especially in the North-Central region, are facing severe financial hardship, with some receiving as little as 4,000 to 5,000 Naira monthly after decades of service to the country.Despite their y...
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“Why More Nigerians Are Dying On The Roads — Despite Fewer Crashes”
Between January and March 2025, official records show that road crashes slightly declined compared to last year. Yet, deaths rose. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) usually provides detailed breakdowns of these figures—but in this case, they...
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EFCC Crackdown: Fighting Corruption Or Silencing Critics?
In a dramatic turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been summoning some of Nigeria's most prominent politicians for questioning over the past six months. But as the list of invitees grows, so do allegations of ...
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How Nigerian Youths Are Changing Their Communities
From volunteering as teachers to renovating dilapidated classrooms, young Nigerians are taking the initiative to drive positive change in their communities. In today's episode of Nigeria Daily, we're shining a spotlight on these uns...
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How Small-Scale Businesses Can Keep Thriving This Rainy Season
The rainy season is here, and for many small business owners, from akara sellers to corn vendors, the hustle continues under dripping roofs and muddy streets.Some days customers arrive late or not at all, but the fire must ke...
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What You Must Know About Police Tinted Glass Crackdown
Starting August 12, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force will fully enforce the Tinted Glass Permit regulation. Any vehicle with tinted windows, factory-fitted or not, without a valid digital permit risks fines, arrest, or impoundm...
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How Ignorance of Lassa Fever Wreaks Havoc On Nigeria
In Nigeria, fever is a household name – from malaria to typhoid, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit clinics, miss work, or reach for self-medication.But there’s one kind of fever that hides in plain sight — Lassa fever....
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How Many Years Do Elected Officials Need To Deliver On Their Promises?
Promises, Promises: Nigeria's election cycle is in full swing, and politicians are dusting off their playbooks, making grand promises to woo voters. But as the campaign rhetoric fades and the votes are cast, one question lingers: wh...
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“Why More FAAC Revenue Translates To Less Development Projects In States”
Nigeria's FAAC funds are soaring to new heights, with a staggering ₦4.95 trillion allocated in the first quarter of 2025 alone. By June, monthly allocations had skyrocketed to ₦1.818 trillion. But amidst this unprecedented bonanza, ...
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Why Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate Still Low In Nigeria
Despite campaigns by authorities, organizations, and stakeholders at different levels, exclusive breastfeeding remains very low in Nigeria. According to the UN, only 29 percent of mothers breastfeed exclusively for the first ...
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Why Tinubu Keeps Extending Tenures Beyond Retirement
From Customs to Immigration and the Police Force, President Tinubu's repeated tenure extensions for top officials have sparked fresh controversy. With the recent one-year extension of the Customs CG, following similar moves ...
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Is President Tinubu Short-Changing the North?
TIs marginalization real or just politics? The Arewa Consultative Forum is sounding the alarm, claiming the North is being sidelined in federal projects and funding.They're pointing fingers at the numbers, citing a shocking statistic: le...
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Why Rent Is Increasing Everywhere In Nigeria
Rent crisis in Nigeria: Can tenants afford to breathe? From Kaduna to Kogi, Abuja, and beyond, rent prices are skyrocketing, leaving many Nigerians struggling to keep a roof over their heads. We're talking 150% increases and more! B...
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“How I Survived Adamawa Flood And The Snakes That Came With It”
When the rains poured down on Yola, Ibrahim Ahmed Michika thought it was just another storm. But within minutes, he was wading through chest-deep water, battling for his life threatened not only by the flood but also by a snake ...
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Are Nigerian Youths Ready For The Next General Elections?
Following the #EndSARS protests, young Nigerians showed surprising political engagement in the 2023 elections, signaling a growing desire for change. However, many were left disillusioned by alleged irregularities ...
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How Corps Members Can Find Opportunities Wherever They Serve
Every year, thousands of young Nigerians are posted far from home for national service, with many heading to often unfamiliar and unexpected territories. While some struggle to adapt, others discover unexpected opportunities ...
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Why Nigerians Fall Ill When It Rains
Every drop of rain is supposed to bring relief — but for many Nigerians, it also brings sickness.Each year, as the skies open and the streets flood, a silent crisis creeps in: malaria cases rise, cholera spreads, typhoid knocks, and pneumon...
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Is Justice Being Served In Nigeria?
In the city of Jos, Plateau State, a tragic incident shook a family to its core: young Sadiq Karafa was allegedly killed by security personnel. His brother, Aliyu Karafa, embarked on a quest for justice, but four years later, the ou...
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How Cost Of Fertilizer Drives Farmers Away From Rice And Maize
Despite the President's ambitious plans to boost local fertilizer production and slash prices, Nigerian farmers are crying foul, claiming that the cost of farming just got a whole lot pricier!With many farmers ditching maize and rice cul...
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Why PDP "Tolerates" Anti-Party Activities
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been making headlines, not for electoral victories, but for quietly tolerating internal betrayal. Despite members openly supporting rival parties like APC, LP, SDP, and now ADC, the par...
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Should AI Be Regulated In Nigeria?
Artificial Intelligence is now a part of everyday life in Nigeria, helping students, marketers, and professionals work smarter and faster.However, its misuse is growing, like the recent viral fake image that nearly ruined a ma...
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Dead On Arrival: “Medical Negligence” And The Lives It Devours In Nigeria"
In hospitals across Nigeria, patients arrive in pain and desperation—but leave in silence, sometimes in coffins.“Medical negligence” has become a deadly problem, where delays, inattention, or outright refusal to treat are costing li...
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