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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday, made the highest cocaine seizure in Nigeria’s history. About 1.8 tonnes (1,855 kilogrammes) of the illicit drug, worth more than $278, 250,000, were recovered in a warehouse in Lagos. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how the NDLEA intends to dispose this large number of illicit drugs.

What is a typical Nigerian meal without a touch of cow skin, Kpomo or kanda as we would call it?  The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, says it is proposing a legislation to ban the consumption of animal skin, locally known as kpomo In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask if Nigerians are ready to let go of Kpomo to save the Nigerian Industry.

The death of Ummu Khaltum, a 23-year-old lady in Kano State, whom a 47 years old Chinese man killed, has raised a lot of questions and confusion.  From why did he kill her? Were they still together as boy and girlfriend? How did he know her bedroom? Etc. Listen to Nigeria Daily and you will get answers to some of these questions.

After the death of British Queen Elizabeth, a lot of changes are taking place and it’s not going to be business as usual in the United Kingdom. The official address has changed from Her Majesty The Queen to His Majesty The King, and a lot more. Nigeria Daily today, looks at the many things that are going to change and the cost implications.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delisted 1.1 million fresh registrants ahead of the 2023 general elections. Does this mean over 1million Nigerians will not vote? In this episode Of Nigeria Daily, we look at the effect of this on the 2023 general elections.

Migration is a constant; people will always move from one place to another for basic amenities. Hence the current wave of young Nigerians itching to leave the country in search of greener pastures. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the negative impact of young Nigerians leaving on the economy.

Everybody face your front and mind your own business is an attitude that has become a trend in Nigeria today. How many people actually check on their neighbors like old times? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will be asking if we are still our brothers’ keepers in Nigeria today

The death of the Queen of England has sparked a lot of mixed reactions globally.  Some people looking back into history and motivated by opposition politics, wished the Queen dead and, now that she has died, celebrate instead of mourn. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we find out what Nigerians think about the life and death of the Queen.

Building collapse is becoming a norm in Nigerian cities, though, building collapse is not new worldwide. However, the continued rate at which buildings collapse in Nigeria (some under construction) is now very alarming. The latest of them is A five-storey building under construction that collapsed in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, injuring seven people. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we take a look...

The 2023 general elections are drawing near, it’s that time when realistic and unrealistic campaign promises are being made to Nigerians. Is there a right or wrong way to campaign? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how campaigns should be in Nigeria.

Gifting a child a 50 Naira Note felt like a mini shopping spree at some point in Nigeria. With 50 Naira, sweets, biscuits, and even a chocolate candy bar also known as goody goody could be bought as they were all within the range of 5 and 10 Naira. What happened to our 5 and 10 Naira notes?  In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why the 5 and 10 Naira notes are experiencing near extinction 

Fuel scarcity looms again as the independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in nine Northern states has embarked on three days withdrawal of services at depots as warning strike over non-payment of their bridging claims. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why fuel scarcity will continue to linger in Abuja and its environs.

In 2021, one hundred and twenty one students were abducted by bandits from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna  Thirteen Months after, one of the students, Treasure Ayuba who is now thirten years old is still with the kidnappers in spite of efforts to get him out of the forest. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we find out possible reasons why the teenager is still the only one in captivity.

The Federal Government has received the ‘Draft White Paper’ on Oronsaye reports, submitted by the committee on restructuring/rationalization of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions created between 2012 and 2021. The aim is to cut the cost of governance, but will the government implement this report as promised or will the cutting of the cost of governance in Nigeria remain a mirage?

The Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, has said it is injustice for card-carrying members of political parties to be nominated Resident Electoral Commissioners. Since President Muhammadu Buhari forwarded the names of these doctors to the senate, there has been controversy. What does this mean for the 2023 elections?  Nigeria Daily spoke with TMG and a public affairs analyst to find out.  

Kantin Kwari Market and its surroundings in Kano State were flooded due to heavy rainfall. Recently, there has been frequent floods across Nigeria, and Kano State has been affected on several occasions.  In Kano, traders in the famous Kantin Kwari Textile Market in Kano lost goods worth over 200 million Naira and over 300 shops and stalls, as a result. Nigeria Daily today, finds out what the situa...

Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, a former Nigerian minister of Education and two-term governor of Kano State, under the ANPP recently defected to the PDP, just three months after he joined the NNPP from the APC. Shekarau dumped the NNPP over alleged injustice, and also announced his withdrawal from his Kano Central senatorial bid in the 2023 general election. What are the impacts and implications of this l...

The memorandum of understanding  between Jaiz Bank and Plateau state government to rebuild the state’s ultra-modern market which gutted by fire during the Joshua Dariye administration has continued to generate mixed reactions in the state. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we take a look at the controversy rocking th e rebuilding of Jos main market, razed by fire about twenty years ago.

Hausa is one of the three major languages of Nigeria along with Igbo and Yoruba. It is mostly spoken in the North of the country, and has a large population in Niger and Chad. Alot of people have dreaded its extinction along with other Nigerian Languages. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we take a look at what the Hausa community is doing to make sure the language never goes into extinction.

The use of electronic transmission for election results is here to stay, according to INEC.  Are they prepared to do this, seeing there is frequent poor internet network in Nigeria?    Nigeria Daily takes on this issue with Nigerians, INEC, and ICT expert.

 Shortly after the release of the former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Chibi Dariye, he started making Headlines in the media. This generated controversy as some persons asked whether it is right for an ex-convict to run for political office. Nigeria Daily takes a dive into this issue

Bello Turji, a bandits kingpin, has embraced peace! The government of Zamfara announced this to the public through the deputy governor, at a conference on the security situation. Nigeria Daily speaks with a security analyst and our reporter, in Zamfara.

Nigeria's relationship with Niger Republic in  promoting the policy of “Africa as the centrepiece of Nigeria’s foreign policy”  and fighting insecurity has continued to attract public's reactions. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, Zamfara State government justifies  its procurement of 5 security vehicles for Maradi,  Niger Republic.

Third party auto insurance is the minimum, mandatory requirement every vehicle owner in Nigeria must have but many motorists with valid policies are unaware of the huge benefits. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss how motorist can benefit hugely from Third Party Insurance.

Over the years, men have dominated the political space in Nigeria and beyond, even though women come out en masse to vote them into political offices.  As time passes by, more women are clamoring and vying for political positions; But what has changed? Are the women ready to rub shoulders with their male counterparts? Nigeria Daily speaks with a female candidate, some Nigerian women, and a politic...