Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo

Lawal Sodiq Adewale aka CHOCOMILO is an award winning journalist. Mail me at Chocomilo@withinnigeria.com. See full profile on Within Nigeria's TEAM PAGE
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‘Russia-Ukraine 32-Hour Ceasefire’: What You Need To Know About Orthodox Easter

On Thursday, April 9, Russia's President Vladimir Putin declared a 32-hour cease-fire for Orthodox Easter.  According to the…

April 11: Today in history, Lagos became the Federal Capital of Nigeria

Lagos became the Federal Capital of Nigeria According to Mao Tse-tung, history is a symptom of our disease.…

Brigadier General Oseni Braimah: A Hero Who Paid The Ultimate Price

On Thursday morning, April 9, members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed Brigadier General…

Who is ‘Nafiu Bala’? The Man at the Center of ADC Crisis

Nafiu Bala, a Gombe-born politician accused by the David Mark-led group of being responsible for the African Democratic…

April 10: Today in Nigeria history, 14-year-old Nigerian girl forced into marriage killed husband, three others

14-year-old Nigerian girl killed husband, three others According to a former American president, Harry Truman (1884 - 1972),…

That child is malnourished, not a witch

The rate at which children are abandoned and neglected over accusations of witchcraft is disturbing, annoying and worrisome.…

Ralph Nwosu’s Legacy: How ADC’s Crisis Began

After INEC de-recognized both factions on Wednesday, April 1, citing the Court of Appeal's March 12 ruling, the…

Sanwo-Olu’s Stormy Second Term: A Rift with Tinubu?

Despite Sanwo-Olu's advisers' continuous assertion that the rosy relationship between the Lagos State Governor and his political godfather,…

From Battlefield to Dismissal: The Story of ‘Soja Boi’ Who Dared Politicians to Send Their Kids to War

A viral video showing Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, sometimes known as Soja Boi, has sparked controversy after he…

6 Must-Visit Historic/Tourist Sites in Osun

Osun is one of 36 states in Nigeria. It's a state in southwest Nigeria. Osun, the state of…

Students’ unionism, the politics of ‘over-graduates’ and ‘yahoo boys’

Students' unionism has long practiced the 'Baba Isale' politics. The situation would change if it (Baba Isale politics)…

April 8: Today in history, Nigeria ex-president’s daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo charged with graft, other events

Nigeria ex-president's daughter charged with graft Deadly bombing marred attempt at Nigerian poll, killed eight Bomb killed at…

Empty plates, chicken-less foods, school fees fears: How “Common” Nigerians celebrated 2026 Easter amid hardship

Many Nigerians had worse experiences throughout the Easter holiday. Some people celebrated the holiday season without 'chickens', while…

Iwoye-Ijesa: Inside Nigeria’s street, where natives live, visitors dare not cut wood or pound yam in the evening

In a particular street, it is forbidden for locals or guests to cut wood or pound yam after…

EXPOSÉ: How Yorubas bury albinos, hunchbacks, pregnant women

A preliminary inquiry by WITHIN NIGERIA revealed that albinos, hunchbacks, and pregnant women are also buried in secret.…