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After Nigeria's Football Setbacks, What Must Change In Sports Administration?
For years, football has been a source of national pride for Nigeria, but recent failures—including poor performances at major tournaments and missing out on the FIFA World Cup—have raised serious concerns about the administration of the game.&n...
Why Are Young Nigerians’ Kidneys Failing?
Kidney disease is often associated with old age. But increasingly, concerns are being raised about younger Nigerians presenting with serious kidney problems.With about 24 million Nigerians estimated to be living with chronic kidney dise...
What Would Restoring Fuel Subsidy Mean For Nigerians?
As reactions continue to trail former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, the debate over the policy is once again gaining attention.For many Nigerians, the idea of cheaper petro...
"If Campaign Advertising Costs Become Too High, We'll Find Alternatives" — Opposition Parties
Campaigns for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election are underway, with parties deploying billboards, media adverts and digital platforms to reach voters. However, opposition parties say rising political advertising costs are m...
Why Ordinary Nigerians Are Yet To Feel The Benefits Of Subsidy Savings
The Federal Government says the removal of petrol subsidy and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market generated about ₦15.8 trillion in savings between June 2023 and December 2025, helping to fund infrastructure and other critical ...
"I Thought It Was Malaria, Until It Nearly Killed Me"
For many Nigerians, a fever, headache, or general body weakness is often assumed to be malaria, leading countless people to self-medicate without seeking proper medical attention.But health experts warn that some of these symptoms could...
What The Law Says About Creating A Government Agency
From time to time, governments create new agencies to address specific needs, regulate sectors or carry out specialised responsibilities. But can a government simply create an agency whenever it chooses?In this episode of Nigeria ...
Why Osun Re-Elected Governor Adeleke
The people of Osun State have re-elected Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second four-year term following a keenly contested governorship election. Despite months of intense campaigns and political tensions, voters chose to ret...
Osun Decides: Beyond Victory And Defeat, What Happens Next?
On Saturday, the people of Osun State will vote to elect their next governor after months of intense campaigns and political contest among 15 parties, with three leading contenders dominating the race. As the state heads to t...
How Prepared Is Nigeria For This Year’s Floods?
As the rainy season intensifies across Nigeria, concerns are once again rising over the threat of flooding in many communities.Over the years, floods have destroyed homes, displaced families, washed away farmlands and claimed hundreds o...
Why A Single Opposition Candidate May Not Be Possible
As political activities ahead of the 2027 general election begin to gather momentum, Nigeria's opposition is once again talking about unity. The goal is to present a single presidential candidate capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu.
₦1.5bn Mass Wedding — Can Kano’s Newlyweds Afford Married Life?
Kano State has held a mass wedding involving thousands of couples, with the government reportedly spending ₦1.5 billion as part of its campaign promise to support young people who cannot afford to marry.But critics question w...
The Pressure to "Make It" Before 30
For many young Nigerians, turning 30 has become more than a milestone, it feels like a deadline to achieve financial success, build a career, own a home, and meet society's expectations.But who defined this timeline, and does it still r...
Who Is Responsible For Verifying Politicians’ Credentials?
As reactions and debates continue to trail the omission of primary and secondary school credentials from the educational information published for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, questions are being raised about who is responsible for verifying th...
What Does Hanga's Exit Mean For Kwankwaso And The 2027 Opposition?
Senator Rufai Hanga has resigned from the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, barely five months after joining the party alongside his political ally, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.His resignation comes amid weeks of reported disagreements over po...
Why INEC's Candidate List Reignites Questions Over Tinubu's Academic Credentials
The Independent National Electoral Commission's publication of candidates' particulars for the 2027 elections has reignited public debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's academic credentials. As Nigerians revisit questions...
Are Nigerian Universities Preparing Students For Today's Job Market?
For many Nigerian students, graduation is a dream come true. But for many graduates, the excitement of earning a degree is quickly replaced by a new reality, the struggle to find a job.As technology, artificial intelligence, and the glo...
Why A Single Opposition Candidate May Not Be Possible
As political activities ahead of the 2027 general election begin to gather momentum, Nigeria's opposition is once again talking about unity. The goal is to present a single presidential candidate capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu.
"I Lost Three Relatives In The Kauru Attack"
The latest attack in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has once again drawn attention to the growing insecurity facing rural communities across northern Nigeria.More than 30 people were killed in Narido community. Among the vi...
Can Nigerians Ever See Petrol At ₦600 Per Litre Again?
Petrol prices in Nigeria continue to rise, making transportation increasingly difficult for workers, car owners and families. As many Nigerians struggle with the rising cost of living, the question remains: Can petrol ever re...
One Salary, Many Bills: Can Nigerians Still Survive Without A Side Hustle?
Many Nigerians are finding it increasingly difficult to survive on just one source of income as the rising cost of rent, food, transport, healthcare and education continues to outpace salaries. As a result, many workers are t...
Why Do Boat Mishaps Keep Happening In Nigeria?
A tragic boat accident in Jigawa State has sparked grief, difficult questions and one remarkable account. Daily Trust correspondent Ali Rabiu Ali reports that eyewitnesses told him the only person who survived the accident was a m...
How Can Police Extortion Be Stopped In Nigeria?
The arrest of four police officers accused of extorting the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja has once again put police extortion in the national spotlight. But beyond this incid...
Degrees vs Tech Skills—What Really Matters In Today’s Nigeria?
For years, a university degree was seen as a major pathway to success in Nigeria, but rising unemployment and the high cost of education are now making many young people question that belief. While some graduates struggle to find j...