November 11 in History: Nigeria originally observed Armed Forces Remembrance Day After World War I ended
WITHIN NIGERIA highlighted the significant event that happened on November 11th in Nigeria's history in an effort to raise awareness for enlightenment and educational purposes. World War I ended, Nigeria's…
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Inside Nigeria’s prison rules through Burna Boy, VeryDarkMan’s Kirikiri visit in December 2025
The gates at Kirikiri do not open the way people imagine power opens doors in Nigeria. They open slowly, with weight, with metal remembering every hand that has ever pushed…
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
There is a quiet over the skies of Nigeria that feels heavier than usual. The cities pulse with their usual rhythm, but in the hinterlands where insecurity has etched deep…
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,…
Why Koleoso is currently Nigeria’s most-watched Yoruba series
In 2025, a Yoruba series quietly captured the attention of millions of Nigerians and became one of the most searched online. Koleoso, created and led by Ibrahim Yekini, stands out…
End of year bonuses and state finances: A look at 13-month salary approvals
December in Nigeria arrives quietly at first. The air changes before the announcements do. Markets swell earlier than usual, civil servants begin to count weeks instead of days, and government…
What triggered these Nollywood Stars’ protests against Cinemas this 2025 Christmas Season
It began quietly, the way industry ruptures often do, with murmurs shared in private calls and frustration exchanged in cinema foyers. December in Nollywood is usually dressed in celebration, a…
BREAKDOWN: Fubara’s move to APC — a bid for peace or a strategic retreat?
The defection of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reshaped political alignments in the oil-producing state and…
REALITY CHECK: Inside the daily hardships faced by cemetery workers in Lagos
Before sunrise in Lagos, cemetery workers arrive at burial grounds to begin routines that rarely attract public attention but remain critical to urban life. These workers are responsible for grave…
From Chief Law Officer to Top Suspect: Malami’s long road to EFCC custody
On December 24, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) formally tracked 41 high-value assets worth N212.89 billion to former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami. According…
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