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...
Economy, Governance
Nigeria’s government is planning to borrow N29.2 trillion this year. That figure keeps climbing. Here’s what the number isn’t saying. The Nigerian government published a budget of N68.32 trillion for 2026. Its projected revenue is N36.87 trillion....
Governance
The coup trial is now a fight about how confessions get made in Nigeria. The answer matters more than the verdict. Six civilians appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja again on Tuesday in the trial of the alleged 2025 coup plotters. The court...
Governance
The NDC has done something no opposition party has done since 2023. It’s built a structure around Peter Obi. Not just a movement. At its inaugural national convention in Abuja on Saturday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress formally zoned its 2027 presidential...