Tag: feature

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

“Six Parties, One Dream, One Party Hopper”: Atiku Abubakar’s Long Road to Becoming President

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday, 16th of July, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former vice president,…

INVESTIGATION: Abia Pupils Sit On Wet Floors As State Govt Spend ₦54bn On School Rehabilitation

The people of Abia state, particularly those in Ukwa West local government area are currently in confusion as…

TRIBUTE: Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Nigerian leader and the political king of North

The flag is flown at half-mast. The final whistle is blown. The country is mourning. Muhammadu Buhari, the…