Nigeria Daily

The Department of State Services has alerted Nigerians to a plan by criminal gangs to public places, including relaxation centers. This alert comes a month after the bomb attack on the Abuja Kaduna train. In the episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the state of Nigeria’s security a month after that incident.

Airlines have become a turning point for people who intend to travel to see their loved ones, especially with the spike in insecurity on the roads. Why do airlines hike their prices out of the reach of those who could once afford them? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why airlines hike their prices, especially during festive periods.

The Almajiri system of education involved sending male children to Islamic schools under the custody of a learned Islamic scholar. How did it change from that to street begging? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how begging was introduced into Tsangaya schools

Nigerians have expressed concerns in the frequent crashes of military aircraft, which has claimed lives of its personnel. At least four Nigerian military aircraft have been involved in deadly crashes since last year, including one that killed the nation’s army chief and 10 other soldiers on board. Why is this happening frequently? In this episode of Nigeria Daily we discuss the possible reasons fo...

The last ten nights of Ramadan are regarded as the best nights and Muslims all over the world are encouraged to intensify their act of worship to earn Allah’s blessings and Mercy In this episode of Nigeria Daily we discuss the Significance of the last days/nights of the month of Ramadan

With the 2023 elections fast approaching, political parties are starting to sell their tickets. What does this mean for Nigeria’s democracy? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at why political parties give out their elections forms at high prices.

Insecurity  has been at an alarming level in Imo state for a while now. The latest hotspot is Orlu, which has been portrayed on social media as a grave town. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how crises have turned the town into a shadow of itself.

The late Mallam Aminu Kano was the first Nigerian to have picked a woman as a running mate when he contested for president in 1983. Thirty-eight years since his death, how much progress have women made on the Nigerian political scene? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the enduring legacies of the highly respected politician.

The National Council of State has granted state pardon to former Governors Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame of Plateau and Taraba States respectively, who are serving terms in jail for corruption. The governors were among 159 prisoners pardoned by the Council at a meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja. In this episode of the Daily, we discuss what the...

8 years since the abductions in chibok 1500 numbers of girls have been abducted across Northen Nigeria In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how safe or unsafe  schools have been, especially for the girl child. 

For a while now, incessant killing claiming innocent lives has been taking place in Plateau and Taraba states. What is truly happening in these states? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the stories behind the killings.

As the 2023 general elections draw nearer, children of former governors and other big political office holders are declaring their intention to run for various offices. For long, there have been talks among Nigerians of the children of the elites ruling over the children of the masses just as their parents are lording it over the latter. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask whether the elites...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration of his intention to contest for the presidency might have come as a shock to many, even though it has been speculated for long. He may appear unbothered, but Bola Tinubu, seen as the Osinbajo’s political  godfather, might have been one of those truly shaken. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at what Osinbajo’s declaration really means to the Jagab...

Water scarcity is making life difficult for residents of Kano, the most populous city in Northern Nigeria, and Jos, the Plateau State capital. The situation is so severe that residents travel long distances to get water for their day-to-day activities. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we try to find out why this is happening.

It goes without saying that Islam is a religion which pays attention to the cleanliness, decency, and the good appearance of its adherents. It is in that spirit that Muslims are requied to clean their bodies, including their mouths,  clean by using a brush or miswak . i.e. chewing stick. But why do some leave their mouths smelling in the name of fasting? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we seek t...

The people’s democratic party, in a bid to create “a sense of fairness and equity” in the quest for political offices, created a zoning arrangement. But with the number and caliber of people wishing to seek the party’s ticket to vie  for the highest seat in the land, the PDP is thrown into confusion. Not knowing what to do, the PDP set up a committee to decide; it however has been thrown into furt...

In Nigeria, it is not unusual for all strata of government and at all levels to set up committees to investigate one matter or another. Often soon after such committees are formed, one hears nothing more about them or their work. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the real reason why committees are set  up, and try to find alternatives to them.

In northern Nigeria, getting date in Ramadan is not a challenge, as it is sold and hawked in every nook and cranny of the region. But what is it like for Muslims who live in other parts of the country where dates are like gold? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at how Muslims outside the North get  dates to break their fast.

Recently, a scholar in the FCT, Sheikh Nura Mohammed Khalid was suspended by his Mosque committee for suggesting that people should boycott the upcoming election if the issues of insecurity amongst other issues is not tackled.  In this episode of Nigeria Daily we discuss if boycotting elections is the right thing to do. 

The recent attack on a Kaduna-bound passenger train arriving from Abuja came after repeated warnings by the intelligence service about the movement of bandits with a mission to attack the train service and other facilities, according to some security sources.  In this episode of Nigeria Daily we discuss the reason for the failure of the security agencies to act and concerns raised by the Governor...

Football is by far the undisputed king of sports in Nigeria, but Nigerians’ spirit  have been dampened by the performance of the national team.  Mark you, there was a time when the Super Eagles soared. But what has changed? In this episode on Nigeria Daily, we look at how the Super Eagles can rise again

Kaduna, the gateway to the North for those coming through Abuja has had all its entrances virtually closed by bandits. In the last couple of days attacks were launched bin both the railways and the  In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we seek to find out what the Kaduna bandits are up to

In Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu is referred to as a "Maye" which means wizard in politics. But former governor Tanko Almakura is said to be the "Aljan"  which means Jinni, who is going to deal with the wizard, i.e Senator Abdullahi Adamu. After the just concluded APC convention, Maye i.e. the Wizard defeated or swallowed the Jinni. How did this happen? Find out in Ni...

A founding member of the PDP, Abdullahi Adamu, has been sworn in as the newly elected  National Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC). In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss the fate of the ruling party under his leadership.

In Nigeria, the public perception of the Nigerian Police is Laden with many negetive views than positive ones due to alleged brutality, bribery and curruption. Remarkably there are stiil good Police officers in Nigeria.  In this episode of Nigeria Daily we take a look at the positive sides of Police officers contrary to the perception of many Nigerians