REALITY CHECK: Inside the daily hardships faced by cemetery workers in Lagos
Before sunrise in Lagos, cemetery workers arrive at burial grounds to begin routines that rarely attract public attention…
BREAKDOWN: EFCC probe, Malami’s claims, and the politics of accountability
The invitation of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to appear before the Economic and Financial…
LEGAL BRIEF: Supreme Court outlines the scope of presidential power to suspend elected officials
The supreme court has provided fresh clarification on Nigeria’s emergency governance framework following legal disputes arising from the…
POLICY REVIEW: Rethinking elite police protection and unequal security access in Nigeria
Nigeria’s internal security structure has long reflected sharp contrasts in protection levels between public officeholders and ordinary citizens.…
UNDER THE LENS: How financial institutions inadvertently sustain Nigeria’s insecurity economy
Nigeria’s insecurity challenge is often discussed in military or political terms, but financial systems increasingly feature in official…
ISSUES TO CONSIDER: Can the national assembly approve reserved seats to advance women’s representation in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s national assembly is considering constitutional amendments that could alter the level of women’s participation in elected offices.…
BREAKDOWN: Is President Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin Republic lawful without senate consent?
Nigeria’s decision to deploy military assets to the Republic of Benin has reignited debate over presidential powers and…
POWER CALCULUS: Weaving Atiku’s national influence with Peter Obi’s emotionally charged support
The nation of Nigeria is heading into the 2027 general elections amid widespread economic and social challenges. According…
EXAMINATION: Terrorism financing — can lawmakers identify the culprits
The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts…
LEGAL FLASHPOINTS: The corruption trials and political fights that dominated 2025
2025 has been a busy year for Nigerian courts as several high-profile cases moved through different stages of…
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: How the Benin Republic coup broke out — and fizzled within 24 hours
It started quietly in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, checks by WITHIN NIGERIA report. By…
IN SUMMARY: Benin’s failed coup, Russia’s widening influence and the unsettling state of West African democracy
The brief coup attempt in Benin has renewed concerns about the stability of democratic systems across West Africa.…
SNAPSHOT: State police and independent candidates included in 44 constitution revision bills for voting
The national assembly is preparing to vote on a fresh batch of constitution amendment bills covering issues from…
MATTERS ARISING: Are EFCC raids reviving the tactics once used by SARS?
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has repeatedly pledged reforms in law enforcement, yet renewed reports of midnight arrests by…
UNRAVELLING OPPOSITION: Could Nigeria’s wave of defections undermine multiparty democracy
Nigeria’s political space is witnessing an increasing movement of elected officials from opposition parties to the ruling party…