Nigeria Daily
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Billions For Security, But Who Feels Safe?
Every year, Nigeria spends billions on security to equip the military, strengthen intelligence, and protect lives and property, yet insecurity continues across the country.From bandit attacks in rural areas to kidnappings on high...
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What Muslims Should Do Before And After Eid Fitr Prayers
As Muslims across the world Celebrates Eid Fitr, the focus often turns to celebration, food and family gatherings.But beyond the festivities, Eid prayers mark a deeply spiritual moment guided by the Sunnah the practices of Prophet...
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Living With Diabetes And Understanding Its Management
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in Nigeria.Millions live with the condition, many without even knowing it, while others struggle daily with the burden of managing it.But how much do Nigerians really kn...
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Who Really Benefits From Zakatul Fitr And Are Nigerians Getting It Right?
As Sallah approaches, Muslims across Nigeria prepare to fulfill one of the key obligations of Ramadan giving Zakatul Fitr.It is meant to support the less privileged and ensure that everyone can celebrate Eid with dignity.But are...
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What Does The Law Say About Detention Without Charge?
Across Nigeria’s correctional facilities, thousands of people remain behind bars for months sometimes years without their cases concluded in court.Many of them are still legally innocent, yet they continue to live in overcrowded c...
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How Nigerians Are Struggling To Feed Their Families This Ramadan
Ramadan is a sacred period of fasting, reflection, and generosity for millions of Muslims, but for many Nigerians this year the experience has been overshadowed by economic hardship. Rising fuel costs and soaring food prices have m...
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Why Nigerians Are Experiencing A Heatwave
Across Nigeria, many people say the heat has become almost unbearable, with sleepless nights and restless days as they search for relief.Some residents now sleep outside or sit under trees, yet many say the heat remains intense.&n...
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Why Security Officers Are Now Targets Of Attack In Nigeria ?
In recent times, reports of attacks on security personnel have become increasingly common across different parts of Nigeria. From ambushes on patrol teams to assaults on police stations and military checkpoints, men and women whose duty it is t...
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PDP Crisis: Can Nigeria’s Main Opposition Party Recover?
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has delivered a seismic judgment, pulling the rug from under the feet of the Peoples Democratic Party’s leadership. By invalidating the controversial Ibadan Convention and slamming a heavy fine on the Turaki-led fac...
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Why Iran–U.S.–Israel Tensions Are Raising Fuel Prices In Nigeria
Fuel remains central to daily life in Nigeria, powering transportation, electricity generation, and many small businesses. Yet motorists are facing a sharp rise in petrol prices, climbing from about ₦840–₦890 per litre to as high as...
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Challenges Ahead For Nigeria's State Police
Nigeria continues to face serious security challenges ranging from and banditry to kidnapping and violent crime. The swearing-in of the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revi...
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Why Lassa Fever Cases And Deaths Are Rising In Nigeria
Lassa fever is back in the headlines and in hospitals.As Nigeria moves deeper into 2026, fresh data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention shows a troubling rise in confirmed cases and deaths across several states. B...
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Can INEC’s Mock Election Rebuild Nigeria’s Electoral Confidence Come 2027?
After the controversies that followed the 2023 general elections, public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system remains delicate.Now, the Independent National Electoral Commission says it will conduct a nationwide mock presidential electio...
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What The U.S. Military Presence In Nigeria Really Means For Security
The presence of U.S. military personnel in Nigeria has sparked debate, especially after signals of renewed counter-terrorism efforts under former U.S. President Donald Trump. Many Nigerians expected direct military support agains...
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What You Should Know About Nigeria’s Shares and Stock Market
For many Nigerians, shares remain distant, confusing, or seen as investments meant only for the wealthy, despite their role in long-term wealth creation. Yet data from the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria and financ...
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What The Law Says About Appointing An IGP
The Inspector-General of Police occupies one of the most powerful positions in Nigeria’s security structure, overseeing nationwide policing and internal security.Yet beyond politics and public debate, questions remain about what ...
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Why Civil Societies Are Not Backing Down On Walida’s Case?
When a child leaves home and does not return…the silence that follows can break a family.For the Ibrahim family in Hadejia, Jigawa State, that silence has lasted months.What began as a disappearance has now turned into a nat...
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Is The ADC Coalition Facing Internal Division Ahead of 2027?
It was hailed as the "Mega-Alliance" that would reshape Nigeria’s political future. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, became the unlikely home for former rivals, bringing together the heavyweights of the opposition. But today, the cra...
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Why Saturday’s FCT Area Council Elections Recorded Low Voter Turnout
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory voted in Saturday’s area council elections, but turnout was low across many polling units.When results were announced on Sunday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the ruli...
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Why Tarawih Rows Thin Out As Ramadan Progresses
In the first nights of Ramadan, mosques across Nigeria overflow with worshipers.Prayer rows stretch beyond the doors, and the atmosphere feels spiritually alive.But as the fasting days increase, something changes.The cro...
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Why Many Nigerians Self-Medicate To Treat Pile Instead Of Going To The Hospital
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-t...
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How Peptic Ulcer Patients Can Cope With Ramadan Fasting?
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims are preparing for a period of spiritual reflection and fasting. However, for those living with stomach ulcers, the long hours of abstinence from food and water present a unique and pa...
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Why Fire Razed Kano State’s Singer Market
Flames swept through Singer Market in Kano, destroying shops, goods, and years of investment, leaving many traders devastated. This marks the second fire at the market in 2026, deepening concerns over recurring incidents that con...
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Is The New NAHCON Chairman Truly Up To The Task Ahead?
For many Nigerian pilgrims, the Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey, supported by a complex system of planning, funding, logistics, and trust that has recently been unsettled by leadership crises at NAHCON. With th...
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Living With Diabetes: Understanding The Condition And Its Management
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in Nigeria. Millions live with the condition, many without even knowing it, while others struggle deily with the burden of managing it.But how much do Nigerians really know about ...
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