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Buhari’s legacy in ruins as Nigeria burns

    In an inexplicable manner, President Muhammadu Buhari, who rode to power on a…

Lagos emergency rule – what it means and how it affects you

    Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, declared a 24-hour curfew on all…

Muhammadu Buhari End SARS
Nigeria: A Timeline of Muhammadu Buhari’s Second Coming and how he’s squandering it all

  On May 29, 2015, at Eagle’s Square, Abuja, Muhammadu Buhari, a retired military general,…

End SARS Protests
Why young Nigerians are taking to the streets (and how you can support them)

  It has been one week of growing rage and protests in different parts of…

End SARS Protests
What is SARS and why are young Nigerians protesting police brutality? Here’s everything you need to know 

  Protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious unit in the Nigerian Police…

Naira and pound Nigerian currency
The story of how Naira replaced the Pound as Nigerian currency

January 2020 makes it 47 years since the Naira replaced Pound as Nigerian currency. Although…

I will be the President for all: Akinwumi Adesina’s Inauguration Speech as AfDB President

  I thank God Almighty for making me able to stand before you today. I…

Everything you need to know about Irenosen Okojie – winner of Caine Prize for African Writing

    Nigerian-British writer, Irenosen Okojie, won the 2020 AKO Caine prize for African writing…

Toke Makinwa: Why are successful women still subjected to sexual slurs?

  ‘There is an agelong stereotype that limits the success of women to the assumption…

Neusroom 100 Editorial: People, Organizations, Countries and Things Helping the World Conquer Covid-19

  The year 2020 will go down in history as the year that disrupted, halted…

Why Neusroom 100 is celebrating the unsung heroes of COVID-19 pandemic

  By 5pm today, Neusroom will be unveiling the Neusroom 100 project celebrating people, organisations,…

Neusroom 100
Neusroom 100: 5 reasons why it is important to celebrate those helping the world conquer COVID-19

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, with reports of spike in deaths, suffering,…

Writer’s Block, Story Archetypes & Plot Twists: Chris Ihidero Hosts First Ever Virtual ‘Story Story’ Masterclass

There is a new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected large…

World Environment Day: Coca-Cola Continues To Lead Plastic Recovery And Recycling Efforts Across Nigeria

As the world celebrates World Environment Day, the Coca-Cola System in Nigeria comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria…

Justice for Uwa
War Cry of Justice for Uwa and Tina

This is for 22 year old Uwavera Omozuwa, who was raped to within an inch…

MTN Turn It Up
COVID-19: MTN Empowers Lagos Business Owners With ‘Turn It Up’ Programme

MTN Nigeria has empowered business owners in Lagos with equipment worth millions of Naira. This…

Lamide Akintobi: Changing The African Narrative One Conversation At A Time

Lamide Akintobi is an award-winning journalist and media personality that does it all – she…

Children in primary school
Lagos Lockdown: How It Affects Mrs Bukky, A Primary School Headteacher

The restriction of non-essential business operations, issued by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a bid to…