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…
BACKGROUND: Key facts about ex-CDS Christopher Musa, newly appointed defence minister
The appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, as the new defence minister has drawn attention…
SEQUENCE: Guinea-Bissau adds to West Africa’s growing wave of coups
Guinea-Bissau has become the newest West African country to witness a takeover by its armed forces. The announcement…
RECAP: Ten separate periods authorities pulled police security from high-profile persons
The order to strip very important persons of police escorts has resurfaced again, adding to a long list…
LEGAL CHECK: Aircraft disturbances, including fights and phone use, come with jail terms
Incidents of disorderly conduct on flights and at airports have been on the rise in Nigeria, stirring fresh…