Governance, Security
Six people charged with treason in Abuja on Tuesday, while twenty died in Borno the same evening. On Tuesday, the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a 13-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against six people accused of plotting to...
The Lens
Today is the handover deadline. Taiwo Oyedele is now Finance Minister. The memo from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation said all handover processes must be completed by the close of business on Thursday, 23 April 2026. Today. Wale Edun is out....
Governance
When the NBC bans broadcast opinions, who actually gets silenced? The National Broadcasting Commission issued its notice on April 17. Radio and television presenters are barred from airing personal opinions. Divisive political content will attract sanctions....
Diaspora
The diaspora sent Nigeria $23 billion last year. The UK sent $4 billion of it. Both governments are making that harder. Nigeria’s diaspora remittances hit an estimated $23 billion in 2025, up from $19.5 billion in 2023. The United States is the largest corridor,...
Football
Man City beat Burnley 1-0 last night. They’re level with Arsenal on 70 points and top on goal difference. City won at Turf Moor last night. One goal, three points, first place. Both sides have played 33 games. Both have five left. City are top on goal difference...