Let’s be honest—when most Nigerians think of where our money goes, we usually blame the usual suspects: corrupt politicians, inflated budgets, or maybe that cousin […]
Author: Arit Effanga
Wike Backs Okpebholo Amid Obi’s Benin Visit Drama: A Tale of Protocol, Politics and Power
In Nigeria’s high-stakes political theatre, even a hospital visit can turn into a national debate. That’s exactly what happened earlier this month when Labour Party’s […]
“Doctors Are Not Magicians!” – Benue NMA Rejects Federal Government’s New Pay Circular
Doctors in Benue State are not smiling—again. And this time, it’s not about patients turning to Google for self-diagnosis. It’s the Federal Government’s new circular […]
Locked Out, But Not Backing Down: Senator Natasha’s Dramatic Return to the Senate
It was anything but an ordinary Tuesday at Nigeria’s National Assembly. Around midday, the black car carrying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan rolled up to the gates […]
Laughing Through the Pain: How Nicknames Became Africa’s New Protest Tool
In Africa, where government policies can feel more like punishments than solutions, people have found a creative outlet for their frustrations — humour. And not […]
Mali’s Silent Suffering: Army and Wagner Accused of Targeting Fulani Men in Shadowy War
In the dusty plains of central Mali, where cattle roam and village life ticks on with quiet resilience, a dark cloud of fear now hangs […]
Close Call in Abuja: Gunmen Attack Anambra Governorship Candidate, Police Launch Probe
In what could have been a tragic twist to Nigeria’s already tense political season, Jude Ezenwafor — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the […]
Palace Politics: A Peek Inside the President’s Inner Circle
In politics, power is never held alone. Behind every strong leader is a network of loyal allies, quiet influencers, ambitious rivals—and sometimes, family members who […]
The Making of a Kingpin – How a Leader Rose to Power
In a smoky corner of a worn-down café in the heart of the city, the name Malik Mahmud still draws whispers—half respect, half fear. Today, […]
Bridging Brains Across Borders—FG’s New Portal Set to Link Nigerian Scholars Home and Abroad
In what many are calling a bold leap into the digital age for Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government is launching a platform that could […]