The desire to own a gun in Nigeria is gaining momentum with the spike in insecurity, but what does it take to get a gun licence if you want to defend yourself (or become Makanaki)?
The Holy Book says, “Love your neighbour as yourself,” but the EFCC says “Snitch on your neighbour and we’ll give you a cut of the money.” How can you help the EFCC help Nigeria (and yourself)?
When today’s subject on Abroad Life decided to move to Canada, her only form of research was watching Nigerian YouTubers in Canada telling people why they should come. Now, she wishes they were more open about loneliness, finances and the weather.
It’s been one full year since Nigerians started registering for their PVCs so we’re checking to see what the numbers are saying. Hint: The youths are killing it.
The two-term state governors approaching retirement in 2023 need a new plan to last longer in power. These are the Class of 2015 governors who want to prolong their time in government at the Nigerian Senate.
There’s a new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) in town but his rise to the throne was paved by alleged corruption, a leaked Supreme Court letter and a rare resignation. Here’s the tea.
One day you’re Nigeria’s longest-serving deputy senate president; next thing, you’re an inmate in a UK prison. This is the (developing) story of Senator Ike Ekweremadu.
This week’s subject on Abroad Life is a doctor who’s lived in Jamaica for five years and wants everyone to know that the idea the world has of Jamaica and weed is slightly exaggerated. Also, Jamaicans absolutely love old Nollywood.
While millions of Nigerians will elect a president, governors and hundreds of lawmakers in 2023, some states will be missing in action. Why?
Nigerian lawmakers may not be working hard enough to arrest those skyrocketing cooking gas prices or the soaring double-digits inflation rate, but at least they want to make your toilets look shiny.
It helps that you changed your social media display picture for your preferred presidential candidate, but what else can you bring to the table to help their ministry?
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, tried to contest for the presidency but also retain his senatorial seat just in case. But now, his 23-year career in the National Assembly is under threat thanks to someone named Machina.
This week’s subject on Abroad Life was on the fence about japa-ing until he got a job offer in Munich, Germany. He talks about settling in a quiet city as a black man, the crazy tax system, and why being abroad is great for his Nigerian dreams.
It’s still eight months to the 2023 general elections but a lot of Nigerian voters are already picking their next president and cool group names, but there are other elections to keep an eye on.
The devil works hard, but the Buhari government works harder when social media regulation is the goal.
Voters in Ekiti State will soon get the chance to vote for a new governor, but there’s an old one trying to sneak back in.
May the best man win (because there’s no woman on this list).
When we asked this week’s subject on Abroad Life why he left Nigeria, his response was, “Nigeria”. He talks about finding Poland as a cheap japa option, touring Europe on a Schengen visa and his anger at the lack of an African equivalent.
The death of General Sani Abacha 24 years ago changed the course of Nigerian history. But just imagine if he didn’t die.
Nigerian politicians can become Shakespeare or Martin Luther King when the occasion calls for it, but what other lessons did we learn from the #APCPresidentialPrimaries?
The best part of yesterday’s #APCPresidentialPrimaries was definitely the DJ. Inspired by his playlist, we’re giving each presidential candidate a song that matches their energy.
We don’t know what Atiku forgot inside Aso Rock that he wants to retrieve, but 2023 will be his sixth attempt at running for president. How did his first five attempts end?
There’s a lot happening right now that you have no control over but here are 9 ways to unplug when it’s overwhelming.
Here’s everything we know so far about the terrorist attack that claimed the lives of Christians in Ondo State.
In 2012, UNESCO predicted Igbo would become extinct by 2025. Instead, the language has become an internet sensation.
You know all about Abacha, the father, but the story of Abacha the son is just as eventful, and he may soon be coming to a governor’s seat near you. How is this even possible?
Lagos was so hectic for today’s subject on #AbroadLife and her husband, she didn’t know he could cook until he made her a surprise meal in Canada. She talks about waiting for two years to travel and the peace that comes with being abroad.
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