Governance
On Sunday, Nigerian military jets bombed a crowded market in Zamfara. At least 100 people were killed, according to Amnesty International. The military says it saw no civilians. This is now happening monthly. In April, a similar airstrike hit Jilli market, on the...
Governance
The federal government told civil servants they’d finally get their 40 percent allowance. Then the government office that hosted the meeting said it never approved anything. Here’s what happened on Tuesday. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation,...
The Lens, Governance
Every Thursday, Something the week made urgent. Dr Ayomide Alokun is 27 years old. He has a BSc in Political Science, an MSc in Political Science, and a PhD in International Relations. He has been recognised nationally for humanitarian work during COVID-19. He is...
Sports, Football
Man City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday. Arsenal are still two points ahead. Two games left for both. Phil Foden hasn’t started a Premier League game in two months. On Wednesday at the Etihad, he set up the first two goals and looked like himself...
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Nigeria’s government is borrowing more money than it has ever borrowed, faster than it has ever borrowed it. The people who should be asking hard questions are either in court or busy arranging their own 2027 tickets. Meanwhile, a Nigerian from Lagos is...