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It’s now six months since Nigerian public university lecturers commenced strike on 14th February, 2022. Successive governments have been condemned for consistently failing to meet the demands of the lecturers over the years. Despites series of renegotiations and meetings between the parties, on several occasions the talks end in deadlock. If you were Nigeria's president, how would you address...

140 days after terrorists killed and abducted passengers on Abuja-Kaduna train, some victims are still in captivity, while impact of the incident continues to hit Nigeria hard. How huge are these losses? What are the details and the way forward? We break it down.

Troops of Operation Sanity have killed scores of terrorists during a clearance operation in Chikun local government area of kaduna state. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss how the bandits were neutralized by the troops.

The search for better life in Europe and other countries abroad by Nigerians is beginning to look like a suicide mission, where one is almost certain of a fatal end, yet incapable of beating a retreat. Pictures emanating from ill-fated journeys, and even sordid tales from lucky survivors have failed to deter those that are hell-bent on trying their luck. In this Episode of Nigeria Daily, we discus...

On August 9th, Kenyans marched to the polls to elect their fifth president, a new parliament and county officials. What stood out in Kenya’s elections that should be emulated by INEC? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why Kenya’s election stood out and what Nigeria can emulate come 2023.

In Nigeria, it is a common sight to find citizens not adhering to basic set down rules and regulations. When the same Nigerians leave the shores of the country, they are expected to adjust and live according to set laws. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why many Nigerians find it difficult to thrive outside the shores of Nigeria.

In Nigeria, to fully access the internet, data plans from network service providers are to be bought. In recent times, Nigerians have complained about the cost of these  data plans. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why Nigerians will experience a 100% increase in the price of data and call tariffs despite its current high cost and consumption.

In what appears to be a reflection of increased attacks in the Southeast by suspected terrorist, seven Nigeriens in Imo State have been Killed and six others left seriously injured. The President of Nigeria Mohammadu Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, promised all possible actions in conducting a speedy investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. In this epidode o...

Justice Bassey Nkanang of the Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced Uduak Akpan to death by hanging for the murder of Iniubong Umoren, a job seeker. Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo, was killed on April 2021. She was job hunting while awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we take a look at the dr...

The coming 2023 general elections in Nigeria could arguably go down as the most exciting since Nigeria’s 1999 fourth democratic journey. Being that it could be said to be a make-or-break season. What roles are the Nigerian youth playing towards the big day? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the roles expected of Nigerian youths, and how they are living up to them.

The President, during his campaign for office in 2015, made the fight against corruption his major focus for the office of the presidency.  7 years down the line, has the Buhari administration fueled or fought corruption? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we asked if President Buhari kept true to his promise in the fight against corruption.

In Nigeria, bread is a stable meal that is affordable and consumed by all. In recent times, due to the price of bread, it is beginning to get out of the reach of the common man. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how Nigerians feel about paying more for bread and how bread can be made more affordable.

Lawmakers in the two chambers of the National Assembly, mainly of the opposition parties, are threatening to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over the growing insecurity across the nation. The impeachment threat, coming at this time, may as well be a mere statement, despite the nation’s current troubles and the senate going on recess. Could this be another political statement? In this episode of...

A Kano High Court on The 28th of July 2022 sentenced a school proprietor, Abdulmalik Tanko and Hashimu Isyaku, 37, to death by hanging for the murder of a six-year-old pupil, Hanifa Abubakar. What charges landed them the death sentence? In this episode of  Nigeria Daily, we find out.

Many local government areas in Northern Nigeria are inaccessible due to insecurity.  With the INEC registration ending on Sunday, how many Nigerians in these local government areas have their voters’ cards? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how insecurity will affect the 2023 general elections.

As the 2023 general elections draw near, preparations are being made for a seamless exercise.  As part of preparations, voter registration will end on July 31st. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how many Nigerians have actually acquired their permanent voter’s cards.

The level of insecurity has become very alarming in every part of the country, including the nation’s capital. Ranging from the attack on Kuje prison to the closure of Federal government College, Kwali. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we are look at what truly happened in Kwali

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano is getting worse by the day, as two gladiators battle for the soul of the opposition party. Both factions are deploying every means possible, including legal instruments, to claim control. Will this affect the performance of the party in the next election? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we find out.

The national water resources bill which has resurfaced at the National Assembly is set for second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, which was introduced and rejected during the 8th Assembly, following public outcry, is believed by many to be Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) in disguise. Why is the bill causing backlash? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we find out

In Nigeria, cholera is an endemic disease that occurs annually. In Kano, the rate of reoccurrence of cholera outbreaks is on the high side, why? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how the disappearance of environmental officers has led to an increase in Cholera outbreaks.

It's a new dawn at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation as the company has unveiled a new era, changing its name to Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Will this new development see to availability of petroleum products? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how Nigerians truly feel about this latest move by the NNPCL.

President Muhammad Buhari has said Nigerians would be grateful if they knew the hardship that some other African countries are experiencing. With less than a year to the end of his tenure, are there things Nigerians should be grateful for? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how Nigerians feel about the Buhari administration.

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerged the winner of Osun State governorship election. Adeleke defeated Governor Gboyega Oyetola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, who was seeking a second term. How did the PDP win the election in Osun State? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we find out

Stakeholders in the Osun State Governorship election billed for Saturday, July 16 say they are all ready for the poll as the stage is now set for the exercise. In this episode of Nigeria Daily we take a look at the  overview of the electioneering activities as residents gear up to elect the 6th governor of the state. 

Many have referred to Nigeria as the giant of Africa because of its large population. As the giant is becoming bigger with the latest population increase, what is the way forward? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how Nigeria can make its population beneficial to it.