Afolabi Hakim

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12 die in Kaduna auto crash

A fatal road accident in Kaduna State has left at least twelve people dead, local authorities said on…

Petrol subsidy removal: Nigerian state and the burden of accountability

What he seeks to achieve is to take the enormous attention on the president and the criticism that…

Crude oil surges above $105 amid continued market volatility — Here is what it means for Nigerians

On Friday, Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged to $105.5 and $100.8 per barrel, respectively. Brent…

Inside story: How fiery sociopolitical commentator and Tinubu critic Dan Shagamu was murdered in Kano

Fiery socio-political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has been murdered in Kano State. The highly opinionated social media…

Ondo: 24 die after consuming local drinks

The sleepy agrarian town of Odigbo in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has been enveloped by…

Nollywood and YouTube: X-raying Kunle Afolayan’s stance on Nigerian filmmakers’ choice of streaming platforms

The advent of video streaming and digital movie distribution platforms has significantly changed the Nigerian film industry. This…

2027: Makinde declaration; Peter Obi endorsement — What Abuja rendezvous means for presidential race

While the South West may be considered the president's stronghold, he does not have the entire region locked…

2026 Ballon d’Or nominees confirmed [Full List]

Football players shortlisted for different categories of 2026 2026 Ballon d’Or have been confirmed. France Football, the organisers…

Nigeria’s biggest insurance firm, NICON, loses licence – What it means for policyholders, creditors, other stakeholders

The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Nigeria’s insurance regulatory body, has revoked the operational licence of the National Insurance…

New video shows Regina Daniels in Ned Nwoko’s home; VDM, others react as footage fuels reunion speculation

Last year, Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko and actress Regina Daniels made headlines and dominated social media discourse. But…

UTME: JAMB releases underage candidates’ results — Here is what you should know about admission process, eligibility requirements

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for underage candidates.…

2027 election: Aminu Sanda, destruction of Tinubu billboard and treasonable felony charge — What does the law say

In Nigeria, politicians, especially those in the ruling party, get ruthlessly creative during electioneering as they seek to…

Clash in the studio: X-raying the on-air face-off between Wike’s aide, Lere and Rufai Oseni

A dramatic scene unfolded on television during a live interview on Arise News. The incident involved the anchor…

43 die, others missing in Rivers oil bunkering disaster

An oil bunkering incident has reportedly claimed the lives of at least 43 persons in Okrika Local Government…

NFF board resignations: Is Nigeria toying with FIFA sanctions?

Last week, Nigerian football management underwent the biggest and most defining change in recent memory after Nigerian Football…