Alaafin of Oyo vs UI Professor: Breakdown of the trending “Three Hour Lateness” controversy
A respected traditional institution, a prominent academic voice, and a statement about a public appearance have combined to create a debate that goes beyond a simple question of timing. The…
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On February 5, 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it was implementing a 4 percent charge on the Free On-Board value of imports. The service spokesman, Abdullahi explained that…
TRIBUTE: Audu Ogbeh, Farmer, Who Became Law Maker, Federal Minister
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the family of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, confirmed his death. The statement issued by his family partly read thus.…
64 years after, University of Nigeria, Nsukka gets first indigenous VC
After more than half a decade of what seemed like moment of lamentation, marginalization and frustration the university of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN has got its first indigenous Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Simon…
Amidst Robust Federal Allocations, Enugu, Ebonyi States Residents, Business Owners Lament Over Increasing Taxes
This is indeed not the best of time for business and shop owners in both Enugu and Ebonyi states following the increasing rate of taxation by the state governments. WITHIN…
Why did a male priest, not a young virgin ‘Arugba’, carry the sacred calabash during Osun Osogbo festival?
It was an eventful day in the land of traditional dye when thousands across all walks of life stormed the ancient city to celebrate the annual Osun Osogbo festival and…
Meet Abdullahi Garba Ramat, Kano-born IT expert who is the newly appointed NERC chair
Abdullahi Garba Ramat has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to a statement released on…
17 things you probably do not know about late MKO’s wife and media guru, Doyin Abiola
A prominent Nigerian journalist and media figure, Doyin Abiola, has died. The former managing director and editor-in-chief of National Concord reportedly died on Tuesday night, August 5, 2025. Late…
Osun Speaker, his king and the disadvantaged Así people
When a kingdom goes through a difficult time, the monarch walks to the inner room and pleads to his forefathers. In response, they either counsel and intervene to alleviate the…
Thieves on the Loose: Food Theft Epidemic Hits Ilesa
There's a rise in food-related thefts in Ilesa, WITHIN NIGERIA gathered. Residents disclosed that thieves regularly break into shops and private residences to steal food items like Indomie, onions, garri,…
Buhari’s Death, Unveiling of ADC: Major Incidents, Events That Shaped July 2025
For Nigerians, July 2025 has been full of ups and downs following incidents that shaped the months. Politically, the month of July has been characterized with many twists and turns…
Day of Rage, Anger As Enugu Community Protests, Accuses Council Boss Of Illegal Acquisition Of Lands
It was another day of anger, anxiety and rage in Enugu community as the indigenes numbering over fifty took to the streets in protests against alleged illegal forceful takeover of…
Experts, Private Sector Express Concern As Nigeria Debt Profile Soars
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025 the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21bn for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, paving the way for the full implementation of…
FLASHBACK: In 2024, Osun APC asked Nigeria Police to Investigate ‘New Member Sanya Omirin’ Over Political Killings
Lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency, Hon. Sanya Omirin, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Omirin, the federal lawmaker, like Senator Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East), Senator…
Constitution Review: Govs. Uzodimma, Otti Differ On Additional States As Stakeholders Support Adada, Anim Creation
As the debate over the creation of additional states in the country continues to intensify, two serving governors in the South East zone have voiced their divergent views on the…
LG Autonomy: One Year After, Ozekhome, Fashola, Others Differ On Implementation
On July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria granted full autonomy to the 774 local government areas. In the landmark judgment, the apex court ruled that local governments must…
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