Deep Dive

NDDC: Akpabio insists on withholding documents allegedly indicting lawmakers

Although majority of Nigerians agree that corruption exists not just in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) but across the various arms of government, recent developments involving the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appear to be putting paid to such speculations. After weeks of mudslinging between the former Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee... Read More

Reactions trail FIRS directive to landlords and property agents to charge tenants 6% stamp duty

Nigerians on Twitter are this Thursday discussing the latest announcement by the Federal Internal Revenue Service (FIRS), directing landlords and property agents to charge six percent stamp duty on all tenancy as well as lease agreements and remit same to the service “so that they do not run foul of the Stamp Duty Act.” The... Read More

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FG or Niger Deltans? Nigerians debate who to blame in NDDC saga

Politicians in Nigeria since our independence have struggled with moral decency. This in turn has caused a number of troubling issues. The oil issues of Southern Nigeria is a perfect example. Not only do the people of the South, particularly Niger Delta, feel cheated off their resources, they are also the ones who have to... Read More

akpabio, FG, nddc, Niger Delta

Deep Dive: What made Jeff Bezos earn double of Dangote’s net worth in a day?

Jeff Bezos got a whole lot richer in one day than Africa’s richest man has methodically built himself to become over a lifetime. That is the news that got everyone reeling and Twitter users aggressively trending the billionaires’ name. How did the world’s richest man take a $13 billion dollar leap to further seal his... Read More

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Akpabio incurs wrath of the House of Reps., but will he bend?

The news of late has been riddled with the interesting stories surrounding the ‘Niger Delta Development Commission’ NDDC. It began in an interview, where former MD for the NDDC, spilled the beans on the level of corruption plaguing the NDDC. In her interview, and following subsequent revelations, she detailed how deeply involved in the corruption... Read More

akpabio, Gbajabiamila, House of Reps, nddc, Pondei, Speaker for the House of Reps

Igbo Presidency 2023

Presidency 2023 | Igbos are making a case against Nigeria

Before we unravel the many thoughts of Nigerians about the trend that have sparked a debate on the chances of an Igbo president come election 2023, or the idea that the Igbo people feel marginalized in the country when it comes to politics, let us first talk about the origin of this Twitter trend. The... Read More

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NNPC corruption

Just like the NDDC, Nigerians want a probe of the NNPC

Corruption in Nigeria is an old song that Nigerians know its harmony too well. With every passing administration, one thing is always promised – ‘we are going to fight corruption to its roots,’ but the harmony seems to get perfected with every of these administrations. Nigerians, however, are not ignorant of the level of corruption... Read More

Kaduna

There’s a fresh report of killings in Kaduna and Nigerians have a lot to say about it

Nigeria projects itself as a country that prides itself on the freedom of worship – three major religious groups thrive under this idea; Christianity, Islam, and the African Traditional Religion (with a long chain of other subgroups and sects). With these known facts, it is safe to say that Nigeria can be reasonably considered as... Read More

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Emergency or Political Skit: Acting NDDC MD loses consciousness during hearing

It’s been non-stop drama since the former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, publicly accused the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio of misappropriation of funds allotted to the commission. This is on the heels on the House of Representatives hearing to get an insight into these allegations. The hearing... Read More

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BBNaija Kaisha

“BBNaija’s Kaisha Umar is breaking out of the ‘shyness’ associated with Arewa Women”

There are a few shows that lead Nigerians to debate on its moral standing or how it portrays the country as a society that lacks moral uprightness – Big Brother Naija is one of such shows. The Big Brother Naija show kicked off its 5th season on Sunday with a host of fresh faces to... Read More

Arewa Twitter, Big Brother Naija, Kaisha Umar

FRSC officials pound keke driver mercilessly, condemn public for backlash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives were caught on camera violently assaulting an unknown tricycle rider in a video that has since gone viral. The incident reportedly happened along the Benin – Sapele road in Benin, Edo State. Read More

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When will African parents stop parading abuse as discipline?

The go-to “lazy parenting” handbook for most African parents involves deploying violence against their children when trying to correct them. In almost any instance, African parents believe that immense flogging and extreme measures that clearly crosses the line into child abuse is the easiest way to get ‘results’. Proof of this is seen in a… Read More

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Did Akin Alabi use his platform to bamboozle Nigerians, or can we file this under ‘bants’?

Betting and sports go hand in hand for a lot of Nigerians. With the return of football, Nigerians are more than excited to resume their regular gambling practices. Before the latest major Premier League game, founder of NairaBET and politician, Otunba Akin Alabi had assured Nigerians that they should stake their odds on Manchester City,... Read More

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May D

From BQ to Billionaire Geng, this is the second coming of Mr May D

Everybody loves a comeback. We love the idea of a beloved public personality overcoming personal and professional challenges and reassert themselves at the top of their game. It is why we love PSquare and Tuface Idibia and why we were so eager to root for Obesere when his 2000’s hit ‘Egungun Be Careful’ went viral... Read More

Jude Okoye, May D, PSquare, Square Records

National ID Card

Nigerians are tired of the incompetence of the NIMC on delivering National ID’s

Nigerians have come to expect certain frustrations to come with getting the federal government to honour obligations to the electorate, and obtaining a valid National ID card is top of that list. From long waiting hours to administrative checks that seem endless, many Nigerians usually find these processes very warring and frustrating. While there has... Read More

Dr. JOE ABAH, National ID Card, NIMC

Africans are celebrating Nelson Mandela seven years postmortem

Africa has been significantly shaped. by the charisma, principles and politics of its leaders. There are many African leaders that have impacted the continent on many levels, but the former president and anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela eclipses them all. The South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist served as President of South Africa... Read More

Black Americans

Is the ‘Black American’ debate redefining what ‘being black’ means?

In recent times, the need to ignore the ‘superiority of race’ and other borders that have rippled humanity and facilitated more injustices have been brought to light following several events. However, while many have taken a stance against these injustices and ideas that our differences should not be integrated, the conversation on race and borderlines... Read More

Black Americans, Black Lives Matter (BLM)

Tithing is the latest subject of debate on social media and here’s why

Thank God It’s Friday! But how would you jump around celebrating the end of the week without a little bit of controversy and centuries-old debate? Today, social media (Twitter, the pioneer) is doing the ‘tithing’ conversation again, and you will enjoy reading two sides – the Pro-Tithing and Anti-Tithing Twitter. But who caused it? “Tithing... Read More

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“Was Jackie Aina the bully?”| Nigerians weigh in on the Jennifer Lopez hair controversy

People everywhere know Jackie Aina, not only as a makeup YouTuber but also as an activist for black people and specifically for black women. However, Nigerians on Twittersphere are talking about her for none of these feats; in fact, some people are accusing her of being a bully. A selfie post on Twitter by veteran... Read More

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Coordinated corruption in the NDDC and the Buhari response

Nigeria’s civil service, its political system, its government agencies are a beehive of corruption; no doubt. Simply refer to them as a cabal for organised crime. We criticise and run after internet fraudsters (it used to be 419ers), not realising or ignoring the fact that our family and friends continue to enable a corrupt institution,... Read More

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NDDC drama: Governor Wike saves Joi Nunieh after hours of house detention

For a while now, there has been some controversy surrounding the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) following the launch of an investigation on alleged corruption in the commission. While the spotlight is on a few actors, more and more Nigerians have expressed interest in this story as many have taken to social media to share... Read More

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Bitcoin Scam: Twitter accounts of Obama, Jeff Bezos, Gates, Kanye West, other billonaires hacked

Mankind was introduced to a new threat in the form of cyber security, since the advent of the internet. With the ability to access the web and other online platforms, comes the vulnerability to cyber espionage. While internet providers try their best to secure their servers, they sometimes fail to protect their users from black... Read More

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Deep Dive: Wizkid FC comes through for Star Boy on 30th Birthday

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid turns 30, Thursday. The singer who chose however, not to celebrate himself with a post on social media, is being celebrated by his fans across several social media platforms. Popularly known as Wizkid FC, his fans took to Twitter to celebrate their favorite with a... Read More

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Segalink, Nigerians on Twitter bring Policemen to justice for extorting N260,000

It’s been a never-ending battle, that Nigerians have had to endure in the hands of corrupt law officials. Police brutality has become a primary issue in the country, as civilians are constantly subject to all forms of harassment and extortion from the Nigerian police. Luckily, social media has helped combat a number of these issues.... Read More

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Shola

Deep Dive: Who is Shola and why are Nigerians demanding #FreeShola?

Over time, social media has become a tool for many to air their views on social injustices as more and more people harp on the need for justice in cases where people’s rights have been trampled upon. The above is yet again, evident in a fresh Twitter trend where Nigerians are calling for the release... Read More

#FreeShola, Babatunde Olushola

Deeper Life

Deeper Life Church members are challenging stereotypes with #deeperlife

There are a number of things that come to mind on thinking of one of the very popular churches in Nigeria, Deeper Life Bible Church. While the church has built a certain name for themselves and her members with an image of holiness and uprightness, many Nigerians generally believe that members of the Pastor William... Read More

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Tolulope Arotile

Reactions trail death of Tolulope Arotile; Nigeria’s first female air combat pilot

The Nigerian Air Force has lost one of its finest helicopter pilots, Tolulope Arotile, who died in the early hours of Wednesday after failing to recover from injuries sustained in a motor accident. Nine months ago, Tolulope was celebrated and decorated as the first female helicopter pilot in the history of the Nigerian Air Force... Read More

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Fahim Saleh

Fahim Saleh, CEO Of Gokada gruesomely murdered in his New York home

Fahim Saleh, Nigerian-born Founder of motorcycle-hailing company, Gokada, has been found dead in his New York home. Members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) found his dismembered body in his condo around 3:30 pm (New York time) on Tuesday according to The New York Post. Also discovered alongside the dismembered body was an electric... Read More

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End of the road for Timi Alaibe as Supreme Court upholds Governor Diri’s candidacy

Bayelsa Governor, Duoye Diri emerges the victorious party, in the suit levied against him by a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Timi Alaibe, as the Supreme Court dismisses the case. BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses Timi Alaibe’s Appeal Challenging Duoye Diri’s Candidacy In 2019 Bayelsa Electionhttps://t.co/QlhsmzmiJs pic.twitter.com/8P8WRY5dSn — Channels Television (@channelstv) July 14,... Read More

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