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What’s left to be said about the Civil War? This veteran tells story of how land-locked Biafran soldiers refined crude oil

On August 6, 1945, an American B-29 bomber named Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb…

Nigerian students in UK
Naira Devaluation: UK Universities tell Neusroom how they are stepping in to help Nigerian students

Babatunde Opeyemi has been dreaming of acquiring an international degree for more than three years.…

Government of former governors. What will they do differently?

When Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima were sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th President and Vice…

Four hours inside Old Bailey Criminal Court. Here’s what I saw at Ekweremadus’ sentencing

“It’s a big case and it starts by 10 am, I doubt if you’ll get…

Government of former governors. What will they do differently?

When Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima are sworn in as Nigeria’s 16th President and Vice…

Public figures fake news
When public figures become ‘key distributors’ of misinformation

“We’re pregnant @lila_bossbaby. We’ve carried you in our hearts for far too long! Now we’re…

Three court cases, two false declarations: A timeline of Senator Binani’s tumultuous journey in the 2023 polls

Two times she was celebrated on social media for making history as Nigeria’s first elected…

Kate Ene David
Tenacity. Dedication: 15-year-old Kate Ene David Shares Story Of Her Journey To Becoming MTN’s A Day CEO

When news hit the internet on November 26, 2022, that a 15-year-old student will be…

Lessons Have Been Learnt: What the 2023 elections taught us about Nigeria

Young Nigerians spent the years after the historic EndSARS protests of October 2020 preparing for…

Nigeria's controversial polls
Analysis: Where does the 2023 presidential election sit among Nigeria’s most controversial polls?

Nigeria has a history of political violence which always stem from the inordinate ambition of…

young Nigerians revolution
No Structure: How young Nigerians led a revolution that disrupted the political status quo

It all began in October 2020 when young Nigerians started to gather in tens at…

Bola Tinubu – The kingmaker’s tumultuous journey to achieving his lifelong ambition

“It’s been over 25 years now that I’ve been serving them…bring the presidency. It’s my…

Iyalode Wuraola Esan
How Iyalode Wuraola Esan Became Nigeria’s First Female Senator

Sixty years ago, a Yoruba woman – Wuraola Esan became the first woman in pre-…

Adegoke Adelabu: Remembering the great Penkelemes politician who died tragically at 43

The word ‘Penkelemes’ will always resonate with members of the political class in Southwest Nigeria…

Salt scarcity in Nigeria
How World War II led to salt scarcity in Nigeria and forced citizens back to local production

“Yesterday morning, thousands of women rushed to the UAC to purchase salt. Reaching there, a…

Buhari's government wrong policies
A timeline of Buhari’s government, his wrong policies and how he’s leaving Nigerians angrier than he met them

“The countless man-hours that will be spent at petrol stations today, will reduce our productivity…

Shehu Shagari
Remembering the 12 two-thirds conundrum that sealed Shehu Shagari’s victory as president in 1979

On the morning of September 26, 1979, the attention of most Nigerians was on the…

Headfort Foundation: The all-female group of lawyers helping Nigerians abandoned in prisons regain freedom
Headfort Foundation: The all-female group of lawyers helping Nigerians abandoned in prisons regain freedom

In 2015, Friday was trying to perfect the bail of his cousin and secure his…