Nigeria Daily

In Abuja, as in other parts of Nigeria, citizens narrate their ordeals - ranging from  being stranded to having to pay much more as transport fare and for other goods and services - as petrol becomes more and more scarce. On the other hand, black  marketers are having a field day, pushing the price of fuel to levels previously unheard of, even as NNPC assures Nigerians that it has taken measures t...

It is not unusual to witness heavily armed security personnel in and around election related venues in Nigeria. It is as if it is a given that there would be violence before, during, or after the election.  In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will be looking at election violence and the impact it has on society.

The Nigerian Police have arrested suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his involvement in drug trafficking. Shortly before his arrest, the 'super cop' had a chat with Daily Trust's General Editor. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, Hamza Idris reveals to us what DCP Kyari told him exclusively.

Every year, 14th of February is marked as Valentine’s Day. Nowadays, the message and aim of valentine day have been "abused" by young boys and girls. This does not depict the original essence of valentine as   was intended by Saint Valentine. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss the purpose and significance of Valentine’s Day.

For Many Years, English Language has been used as a language of instruction in schools across Nigeria.  Is there a possibility of using our Indigenous languages in teaching our children? In this episode of the Nigeria Daily, we seek to find out the possible benefits of doing that.

The dream of most secondary school student in Nigeria, is to effortlessly pass JAMB, and get admission. But some of them  fail to be admitted.  Could it be that the number of students that apply far outnumber what the universities  can accommodate? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we would be asking whether we need more universities in Nigeria or we need more investment in our basic education.

In recent times, Nigerian media have increasingly been accused of gradually shifting from their traditional position – being the ‘fourth estate of the realm’ – driven by the sole aim of making profit. It is on the basis of this accusation that some people are calling for a restriction of the Nigerian media. In this episode of the Nigeria Daily, we will be asking: should the media be restricted?   ...

In the colonial era, young Nigerians led in the struggle for independence. But where have the youths of today gone? Are they being sidelined as they claim? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will be asking if the youths are sabotaging themselves or they are not just ready to work together and take over the helm of affairs of the country.

A bill that seeks to regulate the mode of payment of rent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been introduced in the Senate. The bill, if passed, would make it an offence for any landlord to demand payment of advance rent from tenants. It seeks to reduce advance payment of rents from one or two years by tenants to three months and subsequent monthly payments.  In this episode of the Nigeria...

Almost a year ago, some members of Buraeu the Change Operators Northwest were arrested by the Department of State Security Service, without their families or relatives knowing about their whereabout for months.  what has become of these men? In In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss the issue

Ordinarily, the hijab (veil) mostly worn by Muslim women should not have been in the news – but it is, and more often than not, in controversial circumstances. What exactly is a hijab and what does it signify? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we try to understand what hijab means to different people, and why there are many misconceptions surrounding it.

Cell phones have gone beyond simply answering and making calls, they have become such powerful and versatile tool, that for many people, they feel literally indispensable.  Why are smart phones and mobile phones so important to people?  In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at the impact of addiction to the cell phone, if it can be broken, and how.

Ignorance of traffic rules, road signs, and other facilities meant to aid safe road use is one of the factors that cause many accidents on Nigerian roads. How many drivers know the basic traffic rules? In this episode of Nigerian Daily, we look at basic traffic rules every driver should know.

There are rising cases of killings that are suspected to be ritually motivated in Nigeria. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we discuss the reason behind the ritually motivated killings.

An initial announcement to remove fuel subsidy in June was rejected by individuals and groups accusing the government of inflicting more suffering on Nigerians. The government says it has realized the timing of its planned removal of petrol subsidy is "problematic", and will worsen the suffering of Nigerians, but the Presidency said Nigeria will have to pay a price to continue subsidizin...

According to experts, a curriculum ensures cohesion and uniformity in the education system of diverse cultures and societies to achieve the cherished goal of national unity.   Is the Nigerian educational curriculum doing that?  In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at What needs to be changed.

With the 2023 elections drawing near, some prominent Nigerians have started expressing their views on the type of leader the country needs to move it forward. How many Nigerians have the right candidate in mind, and what quality of leader are they looking out for? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we try to find out who the right candidates are.

The Kano state government has revoked the licenses of all private schools in the state. This action is in line with its intention to re-evaluate private schools in wake of the killing of 5 year old Hanifa Abubakar. In this episode, we look at how the private school owners feel about this new development and the way forward.

The death of five-year-old schoolgirl Hanifa Abubakar believed to have been murdered in her school premises by her tutors under mysterious circumstances in Kano has sparked a lot of reactions from many Nigerians that  now think that Teachers are not to be trusted. Following the tragic incident,  will the parents ever trust their children’s teachers? And will the teachers ever regain the trust of p...

Politics is often considered by many people as a dirty game and no one in politics is “clean”.  In view of this perception obtained by many Nigerians, should religious leaders participate in politics? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask whether religious leaders should participate in the Nigerian political space. 

A lot of controversy is following, just as it preceded, the unveiling by President Muhammadu Buhari of pyramids of reportedly 13 million bags of rice in Abuja. The aim, according to the authorities, is to see a reduction in the price of rice, and a self-sufficient Nigeria in terms of food production.  But many Nigerians see the pyramids as "unreal" or "photoshopped". Are there...

With 716 days to the 2023 general elections, how prepared are Nigerians, especially beyond social media rants? How many people actually have their voter card? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we speak to some Nigerians, we look at reasons why every Nigerian should exercise their right to participate in electoral process.

The FCT Health Department has been battling different diseases for so long, top on the list being Corona virus. Recently there has been outbreaks like Lassa Fever and some other seasonal diseases in the FCT, but misinformation  seem to be one of  the biggest problems  in tackling these diseases. We discuss these and other issues with the Director, FCT Public Health Department, Mr. Sadiq Abdul Rahm...

Nigerians are running wild with their opinions about the Federal Government lifted the ban on Twitter. While some are rejoicing over the development, others are saying there is a sinister motive behind it. in this episode of Nigeria Daily, we try to find the real reason for lifting the ban.

A hospital is a place where people go to receive treatment for their ailments, but due to medical errors and “negligence” many people lose their lives in a bid to get better. What causes medical error? Can survivors seek justice? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, a survivor of medical error shares her  story as we also look at ways to seek justice for medical negligence.