CONTEXT: What Nigerians should know about the rising US–Iran conflict and its local effects
Recent military exchanges between the United States, Israel, and Iran have triggered renewed tension across the Middle East, raising concerns about possible global economic consequences. The situation escalated after the…
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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…
“Buhari, Clark, Adebanjo, Okupe…” Meet Prominent Politicians Who Died in 2025
As 2025 eventually concluded, some prominent Nigerians, were not able to finish the cycle of the year. These notable figures, who began 2025 with tremendous hope and optimism, wishing Nigerians…
Delving into the ongoing WAEC vs House of Reps Allegations
There are moments in a nation’s civic life when a routine institution suddenly finds itself standing under an unforgiving spotlight, not because it sought attention, but because circumstance dragged it…
25 years & still standing: Lessons from RMD & his wife, Jumobi Damijo
When actor, filmmaker and cultural icon Richard Mofe-Damijo better known as RMD marked his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife, Jumobi Adegbesan-Damijo, today, the moment resonated far beyond celebration. Their…
Don Pedro Obaseki: Why veteran filmmaker & cousin of ex-gov was stripped naked, beaten & forced to kneel at the Oba of Benin’s palace
On Sunday December 28, 2025, renowned Nollywood filmmaker and cultural advocate Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, was violently attacked in Benin City. While playing…
How ‘Somebody’s Son’ became a tear-jerker for Tiwa Savage
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Inside Nigeria’s prison rules through Burna Boy, VeryDarkMan’s Kirikiri visit in December 2025
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YEAR IN REVIEW: From shutdown classrooms to disputed clemency, the controversies that defined Nigeria in 2025
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…
JUDICIAL ROUNDUP: Courts, clemency, and controversy that shook Nigeria in 2025
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…
From Sky to Standstill: Air Peace Major Grounding (2020 – 2025)
On Friday morning (December 26th, 2025), Air Peace's flight operations were delayed when its freshly purchased Embraer 195-E2 aircraft with registration number 5N-BYH was damaged at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International…
Assessing the Impact: Nigeria’s recent purchase of four U.S. Attack Helicopters
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Allwell Ademola’s tragic passing and her ancestral link to Nigeria’s First Indigenous Chief Justice
There are names that carry weight long before the people who bear them arrive on the stage of public life. Allwell Ademola was one of those names. Her presence in…
How Remi and Seyi Tinubu’s recent chieftaincy titles amplify Ooni-Alaafin tensions
In Yoruba culture, titles carry more than prestige. They signify influence, responsibility, and recognition that reach beyond individual achievement to touch communities and history. Recently, Remi Tinubu was honored by…
Nollywood colleagues mourn Allwell Ademola’s sudden death
Nollywood actress and film producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly died at the age of 43. Multiple Nigerian news outlets reported that she suffered a heart attack at her Lagos residence…
WALE: Meet ‘Olubowale Victor Akintimehin’, the Nigerian-American rapper who supposedly introduced Wizkid to a global audience
Nigerian-American rapper Olubowale Victor Akintimehin has acknowledged his part in bringing Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, to a global audience. Wale described his long-standing relationship,…
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