What must happen for Atiku to win in 2027
by Nij Martin The question isn’t whether Atiku Abubakar wants to win in 2027—his seventh attempt makes that abundantly clear. […]
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Does Nigeria need Atiku’s seventh attempt?
by El Rami This is perhaps the most important question underlying the entire 2027 discussion—not whether Atiku can win, but
AFCON 2025: Hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in opening match
Morocco opened AFCON 2025 with a 2-0 win over Comoros as second-half goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi secured victory for the hosts.
Alafin’s bold claim: I’m the only monarch with authority to install titles covering Yorubaland
The Alaafin of Oyo says only the Oyo throne has the historic and legal authority to confer chieftaincy titles that bear the name “Yorubaland,” describing such honours as collective duties to the Yoruba people.
Dangote’s corporate offensive: How Africa’s richest man is reshaping Nigeria’s business landscape through legal warfare
by Nij Martin In the space of just one week, Aliko Dangote has demonstrated a willingness to deploy every tool
NiMet predicts three days of sunshine, hazy weather nationwide
NiMet has forecast three days of sunshine and hazy conditions nationwide, with isolated thunderstorms expected mainly in southern states.
So, who altered Nigeria’s tax laws? Investigating claims of post-legislative alterations
by Nij Martin Nigeria is facing what opposition leaders are calling a constitutional crisis and what the Presidency dismisses as
Nigerian man pleads guilty to lying about immigration status to buy gun in US
JACKSON, Miss. – A Nigerian national unlawfully present in the United States pleaded guilty this week to making false statements
Lawmakers abandon budget protest after alleged $30k, $50k cash gifts from Tinubu
President Tinubu’s administration allegedly paid cash bribes to lawmakers,described as “Christmas gifts,” to quell a rebellion over constituency project funding and ensure the smooth presentation of the 2026 budget.
Debt service to consume over a quarter of Nigeria’s 2026 budget
President Tinubu has presented a 2026 budget where debt servicing is the second-largest cost, consuming over a quarter of total expenditure while security receives the biggest sectoral allocation.