In 2025, Nigeria confronted multiple disease outbreaks, exposing persistent weaknesses in infectious-disease control, immunisation uptake, sanitation, and health surveillance. A mix of viral and bacterial diseases continued to threaten lives...

Turbulence defined Nigeria’s aviation sector in 2025 as passengers endured repeated disruptions, cancellations, and operational uncertainties throughout the year. The period witnessed widespread in-flight incidents, passenger misconduct, and regulatory penalties...

Nigeria’s 2025 was defined not only by economic reforms and security tensions but also by a string of heated government actions and political controversies. From school shutdowns during Ramadan to...

Nigerian courts recorded a mix of landmark rulings and high-profile convictions in 2025. While some judgements settled long-standing disputes, several cases remain unresolved or pending in the judiciary. This report...

The defection of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reshaped political alignments in the oil-producing state and...

Before sunrise in Lagos, cemetery workers arrive at burial grounds to begin routines that rarely attract public attention but remain critical to urban life. These workers are responsible for grave...

The invitation of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked significant public debate. Malami, who previously served...

The supreme court has provided fresh clarification on Nigeria’s emergency governance framework following legal disputes arising from the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state. The clarification followed...

Nigeria’s internal security structure has long reflected sharp contrasts in protection levels between public officeholders and ordinary citizens. While convoys of political elites often move with multiple armed escorts, communities...

Nigeria’s insecurity challenge is often discussed in military or political terms, but financial systems increasingly feature in official and academic assessments of how violent crime is sustained. Security experts note...

Nigeria’s national assembly is considering constitutional amendments that could alter the level of women’s participation in elected offices. The debate follows long-standing concerns about the low number of women in...

Nigeria’s decision to deploy military assets to the Republic of Benin has reignited debate over presidential powers and legislative oversight. The development followed reports of an attempted coup in the...

The nation of Nigeria is heading into the 2027 general elections amid widespread economic and social challenges. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, over 133 million Nigerians live in...

The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts warn that funding for insurgent groups has increasingly shifted to untraceable channels,...

2025 has been a busy year for Nigerian courts as several high-profile cases moved through different stages of inquiry and prosecution. These cases have drawn national interest because they involve...

It started quietly in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, checks by WITHIN NIGERIA report. By 2am, a group of armed soldiers had arrived at the home of...

The brief coup attempt in Benin has renewed concerns about the stability of democratic systems across West Africa. The incident took place on December 7 when a small group of...

The national assembly is preparing to vote on a fresh batch of constitution amendment bills covering issues from policing and elections to citizenship and local government reforms. Lawmakers in both...

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has repeatedly pledged reforms in law enforcement, yet renewed reports of midnight arrests by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reopened national...

Nigeria’s political space is witnessing an increasing movement of elected officials from opposition parties to the ruling party across several states of the federation. This trend has raised renewed focus...