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Divorce in Nigeria: Affected by broken homes, students recount their struggles to survive
As marriages continue to crash resulting in broken families, WITHIN NIGERIA sought to know the effect this has had on students in higher institutions. What was discovered was heartbreaking as students who spoke to our reporter, Caleb…
ASUU STRIKE: Nigerian students delve into different jobs as schools reopening looks uncertain
Nigerian students are leveraging the ongoing ASUU strike to learn new skills and to make money. The strike has lasted for more than a month and students can no longer stay indoors hoping that they resume school soon. WITHIN NIGERIA spoke to…
A year blackout: Agony of local business owners at Ilora, Oyo state
ILORA___ one of the basic means to the human race in life is ELECTRICITY, which plays a vital role in the aspect of human activities in the contemporary age. But this is not the case for the people of some part the poor rural small…
GHANA MUST GO: How a love lost between two neighbors birthed Africa’s most famous bag
“Ghana Must Go” - a phrase synonymous with the famed African zipped tote bag, used during the mass exodus of Ghanaians from Nigeria. The bag, made from cheap woven mat (with plaid designs: red-blue-white patterns) is used by the people to…
NEGLECTED TO SUFFER : Oil producing communities in South West Nigeria wallowing in poor education
Oil discovery in Nigeria can be traced back to 1956 when foreign companies began exploration in Nigerian communities. In Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State- Southwestern Nigeria, despite the huge oil exploration and drilling…
Nigeria VS Ghana: Forget football, here are other areas of rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana
Nigeria and Ghana are two west African neighbours that have been locked in rivalry, notably in football with the latter having the edge in number of games won. However, football isn’t the only thing that has brought rivalry between these…
OAU Vice-Chancellor crisis: Time to pray for ‘Ile-Ife’ is now
Distinguished folks,
Ile-Ife, an ancient town in Osun is in dire need of serious attention and prayers. The craddle of Yoruba race should not be left alone to withstand its 'current shallows'. This is no doubt the best moment to rescue…
Aregbesola, Willie Obiano and the ‘sad’ exit of power
It is interesting to note that each time a major political shift occured in our fragile system, it tends to expose politicians especially those in higher offices to some life lessons. As many as these life lessons are, most politicians take…
EDE: Rasheed Oko-Ilu and people strangling freedom and justice
Ede, an ancient town in Osun state is in a state of hesistancy and complex bewilderment. People now marvel when a day ended without chaos, perpetual destruction and loss of lives. These people who cause havoc on daily basis are not external…
FACT-CHECK: Did Senator Iyiola Omisore actually deliver Ife in every gubernatorial election?
In a video which went viral, popular and veteran journalist identified as Babajide Kolade-Otitoju recently stated that Senator Iyiola Omisore has never failed to deliver ifeland since 1999.
According to the journalist who happens to be a…
ANALYSIS: People and groups popular pastors have cursed to die and are still alive
Prophets are special human beings. What makes them special is spiritual power (prophecy and healings) and character. A prophet is one who utters divinely inspired revelations and foretells future events. Prophets are divinely empowered to…
IWD #BREAKTHEBIAS: Remembering 7 women who gave female gender a voice in Nigeria
The International Women’s Day Celebration 2022 with the theme ‘Break The Bias’ is another time to sensitize the society on the importance of giving equal opportunities to both women and men , especially in male dominated communities.
In…
ANALYSIS: 14 ‘key’ points you probably did not know about Osun PDP guber ‘parallel’ primaries
Like the Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the main opposition party in the state, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its gubernatorial primary election slated to hold on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Primary…
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: What Nigerian Government Should Know About Ukrainian City, Sumy, Where…
Ukraine is still facing invasion from the Russian forces but more foreign students are affected by the crisis between these two countries. WITHIN NIGERIA’s Adesola Ikulajolu writes on certain things the Federal Government should note as to…
Group Drags Buhari, Head of Service To Fight Corruption
A group named Joint Action Coalition of Civil Society (JACCS) has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to fight corruption in Nigeria, WITHIN NIGERIA gathered
The group gathered at the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation…
How Prophets, Alfas and herbalists engage in money rituals before extremists ‘take over’
The concept of ritual is complex and wide. Ritual is as old as the existence of human. It does not only cover the entire life activities of human but also a form of connection between humans and spirits. In this life, there are two realms;…
REPORT: Inside Osun gold community, Itagunmodi, where residents drink contaminated water, students…
ITAGUNMODI is an ancient town with 'large deposits of gold' located in Atakunmosa West Local Government in Osun State with geographical coordinates (7° 32' 0" North, 4° 39' 0" East). Nigeria is blessed with abundance of natural and mineral…
SPECIAL REPORT: Inside Osun Fed Poly where cultists get ‘clemency’
The menace of cultism over the years has eaten deep into the educational system, as more Students are daily initiated into different cult groups across campuses.
Unlike before, cult and cult related activities are now gaining ground in…
SPECIAL REPORT: Omiran Esa-Odo ‘evil spirit’ strikes again, victim narrates ordeal
Truly, strange things abound. When elders say the world has many corners, it was not an exaggeration. Yes, the world is evil and the corners it has are shelters for spirits and humans. Life is a misery. Many persons have narrated several…
SPECIAL REPORT: Despite Billions Spent On Roads, Osogbo Residents Decry ‘Atrocious’ Potholes
Despite the dedication of the former governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola towards road construction and repairs in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State for 10 progressive years, there are still…