Podcast Episodes

How The NUPENG-Dangote Face-Off Will Affect Nigeria

Efforts to reconcile the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group have not produced the desired result.

An intervention meeting convened by the Federal Governm…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The Cost Of Education As Schools Are Resuming

The new school term in Nigeria has arrived, but many parents are anxious as back-to-school expenses pile up.

Beyond tuition, costs for textbooks, uniforms, sandals, and writing materials are becoming…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

How Gumel In Jigawa Marks Eid-ul-Maulud Differently

Eid-ul-Maulud is celebrated across Nigeria with prayers and gatherings, but in Gumel, Jigawa State, it takes on a unique cultural form called Sallar Gani.

The festival blends religion with tradition …

Published on 1 month ago

How DisCos Punish Whole Communities Over Fights With Its Officials

For more than two weeks, a community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been thrown into darkness by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

The company decided to cut off electrici…

Published on 1 month ago

What Recent “Politically Motivated” Attacks Say About 2027

In Kaduna, suspected political thugs stormed an ADC meeting, leaving chaos and fear in their wake.
Barely days later in Kebbi State, an ADC convoy was attacked on the road.

Two violent incidents in ju…

Published on 1 month ago

Can Victims Of Hit-and-Run Accidents Claim Compensation In Nigeria?

Every year, countless Nigerians lose their lives to road accidents.
For some families, the pain is made worse when the driver responsible disappears without a trace.

But beyond the grief lies a pressin…

Published on 1 month ago

Is The Outcome of Rivers LG Elections A Reflection Of The Wike–Fubara Reconciliation?

The outcome of the local government elections in Rivers State has attracted a lot of attention in Nigeria.

With APC - reportedly fielding Wike loyalists - sweeping the elections, many are asking if th…

Published on 1 month ago

Are Nigerians Still Mining Digitally?

Earlier this year, digital mining became an obsession in Nigeria, with people mining everywhere -- from classrooms to offices and even at home. 

Many saw it as a quick way to make money, with some res…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Zoning 2027: While APC and PDP Decides, ADC Holds Back

In Nigerian politics, the idea of zoning has grown into an unwritten rule a delicate balancing act meant to ensure fairness in power-sharing across regions. For decades, it has shaped who gets to lea…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Deadly Waters: Nigeria's Ongoing Struggle With Maritime Safety

On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and e…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago