Category: Deep Dive
Fuel Subsidy: A Dive into Nigeria’s Fuel Prices, Scarcity and Nigerians’ Complaints
‘Fuel subsidy is gone,’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced to Nigerians in his inaugural speech on 29 May 2023. From ...
P-Square: The Fight That Shook The Entertainment Industry
Paul and Peter Okoye, popularly known as “P-Square”, came into the music industry in 2003, gathering millions of Nigerians and ...
The August Nationwide Protest: Why Are Nigerians Protesting?
The people have announced that there will be a nationwide protest starting from August 1 – 10 as they seek ...
Here’s All You Need To Know About Tinubu’s Independence Day Gift To Nigerians
October 1, 2023, marked Nigeria’s 63rd birthday and independence from colonial rule. Since its independence, Nigeria has grown exponentially, building ...
While Nigeria Awaits The Impending Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Strike, Here’s All You Need To Know About NLC Strikes Past-Present
On September 1, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) first announced that it would be going on a two-day warning strike ...
Need To Know About Mohbad, Nigeria’s Beloved Artist and All That Has Happened This Week | #JusticeforMohbad
Born in June 1996 and died in September 2023, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), the Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter, has become ...
Cameroon and Rwanda Reshuffle Military Following Ousting of President Ali Bongo
As political upheaval spreads across the African continent, several leaders are taking proactive measures to bolster their positions amidst growing ...
Japa: Nigerians Abroad Favor the United Kingdom According to Diaspora Registry
The United Kingdom has emerged as the premier haven for registered Nigerian expatriates, a fact underscored by the recently launched ...
Analyzing the Ousting of Ali Bongo as President of Gabon: Coup or the End of Tyranny?
The recent ousting of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has plunged the nation into uncertainty. This development raises important questions ...
Nigeria’s Battle Against Cervical Cancer: FG Set to Introduce HPV Vaccines
In a significant stride toward public health, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a forthcoming initiative that holds the ...
Preventing Disaster: Nigeria’s Approach to Cameroon Dam’s Opening and Flood Preparedness
As the waters of Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam begin to flow once more, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq ...
5 Key Facts About BRICS Expansion and Nigeria’s Deliberations on Membership
The expansion of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) membership is poised to reshape global economic dynamics and potentially ...
NCDC Addresses Concerns Over New COVID-19 Variants – What You Should Know
Amid concerns over the emergence of new COVID-19 variants, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stepped forward to ...
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Controversy Surrounding Minister Hannatu Musawa’s NYSC Certificate
The appointment of Hannatu Musawa as the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy has recently sparked a wave of ...
Chicago State University: 6 Key Insights on Atiku’s Legal Battle to Unearth Tinubu’s Academic Records
The legal landscape has taken a striking turn as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, ...
Uplifting 133 Million Nigerians from Poverty: A Daunting Yet Necessary Endeavor
In a nation grappling with the profound challenge of poverty, the vision put forth by Betta Edu, the newly inaugurated ...
New Covid-19 Variant ‘BA.2.86’ Emerges- Here’s What You Should Know
Health organizations worldwide, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and US health authorities, have announced their vigilant monitoring of a ...
The Dark History of Suicide Attempts on Third Mainland Bridge
In the bustling metropolis of Lagos, the Third Mainland Bridge stands as a symbol of connectivity, yet in recent years, ...
ECOWAS Begins Activation of Standby Force in Niger Republic – Here’s What It Means
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the commencement of the activation of its standby force in ...
Rethinking Nigeria’s Challenges: Can the Federal Government Alone Solve Them All?
In a recent gathering on August 16, 2023, Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, put forward a message: the government might ...
N6.9 Billion Procurement Fraud: Here is Why Godwin Emefiele is Facing Trial
The Federal Government is poised to bring to light a complex web of allegations in a high-profile case involving suspended ...
Hawaii Wildfires: US Deadliest Blazes in a Century Leave Questions in Their Wake
In the midst of Hawaii’s stunning landscapes, a catastrophic event has taken place – colossal wildfires of an unprecedented magnitude. ...
N950/$1 – Why The Naira is Weakening Against the Dollar
In recent times, Nigeria’s Naira has been facing a perplexing challenge – its value against the US Dollar keeps dropping. ...
TETFUND’s JAPA Crisis: 137 Sponsored Students Abscond, Refuse to Return To Nigeria
In a startling revelation, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, disclosed that over 137 ...
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Miracle Drug That Slows Alzheimer’s Progression by Over 35%
In a significant breakthrough, researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking drug known as ‘Donanemab’, which shows immense promise in slowing down ...
APC Chairman Faces Sack Amidst Mega Millions Scandal and Bitter Showdown with Tinubu
In a move that signifies deepening tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, the national chairman of the ...
Max Air’s Boeing 737 Operations Indefinitely Suspended – Over 1,000 Delayed Flights Out of 1,565 Recorded in First Quarter of 2023
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an indefinite suspension on the operations of Max Air’s Boeing 737 aircraft, ...
CBN Says Nigerians Can Now Collect Diaspora Remittances in Naira: Everything You Need to Know
In a significant move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced the naira, the country’s legal tender, as a ...
Elon Musk Takes on OpenAI with New Artificial Intelligence Company ‘xAI’
n a move that could reshape the AI landscape, Elon Musk unveiled his latest venture on Wednesday: xAI, his very ...
N500 Billion for Palliatives: Can President Tinubu’s Plan Quell Nigeria’s Economic Turmoil?
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has addressed the House of Representatives, urging an amendment to the 2022 supplementary ...
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