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 […]
Category: Special Features
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Returnees: Nigerians Who Left—and Came Back
In 2017, Ebele left Nigeria for the promise of a better life in Italy. She had dreams—of safety, stability, and enough money to support her […]
Naija Weddings and the Economy of Extravagance
When Sandra and Tolu tied the knot in Lagos last December, it was nothing short of a spectacle. Over 500 guests, two outfit changes for […]
The Hidden Fortunes of Africa’s Power Elite – What the Panama Papers Reveal
When the Panama Papers burst onto the global scene, they did more than just embarrass world leaders and celebrities. They pulled back the curtain on […]
Nigeria’s Health Sector on the Brink: Why Doctors Are Tired of Waiting
The signs have been there for months—silent protests, warning letters, and mounting frustration among medical professionals. Now, the Nigerian health sector faces a possible shutdown, […]
After Six Years on the Run, Alleged Drug Kingpin Finally Falls — Inside NDLEA’s Big Bust and What It Means for Nigeria’s War on Drugs
For six long years, a 60-year-old man believed to be one of Nigeria’s most elusive drug traffickers managed to stay one step ahead of the […]
From Gold to Blood: Inside the Informal Mining Communities Across Africa
In the dusty hills of Burkina Faso, young men with calloused hands dig through the earth in search of gold. Their tools are basic – […]