
Nigeria Daily
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Why Nigerian Youths Must Embrace Patience To Succeed
In today’s Nigeria, where inflation and hardship are rising, many youths are abandoning patience and honest work for quick, often dangerous paths to wealth. Driven by social media pressure and the fear of failure, the mindset...
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The Decline Of Fish Production And Consumption In Nigeria
Once seen as an affordable alternative source of protein for the average Nigerian, fish is gradually disappearing from the dining table — and not because it’s no longer wanted.With the high cost of feed, fuel, and transportation, man...
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Flood Alert: How Some States Are Earing To Face What Is Coming
There is an uneasy calm in some parts of Sokoto State.As the rainy season intensifies, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh warning predicting flash floods in 20 states across Nigeria.And the State...
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The Tough Choice Facing The Coalition: Atiku or Peter Obi?
Heated debates are raging in Nigeria today, after two important figures in the opposition coalition vowed to contest in the Presidential Election of 2027.With only one ticket available, what does this mean for the coalition’s unity a...
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Impact Of Number Of SAs On Quality Of Governance
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed over 300 Senior Special Assistants since 2023, including 19 added recently, sparking renewed public debate. While the governor claims it's a grassroots engagement strategy, cri...
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Opposition Coalition The Messiah Nigerians Crave Or Just Another Old Story?
Across Nigeria, growing frustration over inflation, insecurity, and unemployment has sparked fresh political interest. In response, opposition parties have formed a new coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2...
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Was APC Behind The Cancelled Opposition Event In Abuja?
A planned unveiling of the ADC-led opposition coalition was abruptly cancelled by a Hotel in Abuja, just hours before the event. While the hotel said it acted due to “internal compliance,” coalition leaders believe political pressure—especially...
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What If INEC Chair Isn’t Appointed by the President?
Nigeria is approaching the 2027 general election and questions are being raised about the method of selecting the Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Currently, the President appoints the INEC Chair, subject to Senate...
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Despite N3 Billion Aid, Mokwa Flood Victims "Hungry"
On May 29, 2025, Mokwa in Niger State was hit by one of the deadliest floods in recent Nigerian history — over 200 lives were lost, 500 people reported missing, and more than 3,000 residents displaced.In response, the federal government...
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Why Jungle Justice Is On The Rise In Nigeria
In the past six months, Nigeria recorded 222 mob-related killings, a 25% rise from last year, signaling a disturbing growth in jungle justice, according to the Nigeria Risk Index. Broader violent crime data from the NBS shows...
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How To Own A Home In Nigeria Despite Low Earnings
Owning a home is a major aspiration for many Nigerians, but rising inflation, unstable incomes, and the high cost of building materials make it increasingly difficult.Despite these challenges, some Nigerians are still managing to ...
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Simple Tips to Stay Healthy
In today’s fast-paced world, many Nigerians are battling stress, poor nutrition, and lifestyle-related illnesses often without realizing how small habits can make a big difference.Staying healthy doesn’t always require expensi...
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The Cost Of Creating New States in Nigeria
Creating a new state in Nigeria requires much more than drawing new boundaries on the map. Experts estimate that it would cost between ₦50 billion to ₦100 billion just to establish the basic infrastructure.And the cos...
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How Nigerians Can Make Money Using Just Their Smartphones
Many Nigerians believe they need a laptop or a tech degree to succeed in the digital world.But the truth is a smartphone alone can unlock countless income opportunities. From a ‘masa’ seller filming her recipes to a jobless gra...
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Why Insecurity Is Rising Across Nigeria’s Roads
Recent brutal attacks on travelers in Plateau State , including a mob lynching near Mangu and a deadly ambush in Jos North have sparked fresh concerns about rising insecurity on Nigeria’s highways. With more people being stab...
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Why Nigerian Graduates Are Turning to Menial Jobs To Survive
In today’s Nigeria, academic qualifications no longer guarantee a stable livelihood. Many degree holders, and even, allegedly, professors, are turning to menial jobs and petty trading to survive. Th...
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The Silent Struggle Of Sickle Cell Patients In Nigeria
Living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria often means enduring pain, managing uncertainty, and surviving with little support.Many people don’t even know they carry the sickle cell gene until it’s too late.Others grow up with...
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“Why Nigerians Can’t Arm Themselves Amid Rising Attacks”
As deadly attacks continue in Benue and Plateau, calls for self-defence from prominent Nigerians grow louder. But is it legal? Is it safe? In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore what the law says, hear from victims, and ask...
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''Why Nigerians Aren’t Eating Enough Greens”
Despite growing some vegetables personally, many Nigerians still fall short of the recommended daily intake.As the world marks National Eat Your Vegetables Day, this episode of Nigeria Daily explores the gap between vegetable supply and ...
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How To Nurture Your Business To Success
Last week on Nigeria Daily, we explored how Nigerians are starting businesses with zero capital. But starting is only the first step, building a sustainable business amid economic challenges is the real test. In ...
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Government Has Hand In Opposition Parties’ Crises —Pundits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remark about deriving pleasure in witnessing opposition parties in disarray has stirred political controversy in Nigeria.Some critics and analysts see it as a possible confirmation of allegations ...
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June 12: What Does Democracy Day Mean To Nigerians?
On June 12, 1993, Nigerians voted in what is regarded as the freest and most credible election in the country’s history. But the widely believed victory of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was annulled by the military...
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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 liv...
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