Thousands are protesting poor governance, corruption and the increasing cost of living in Africa’s most populous nation.
Pelumi Salako
Pelumi Salako is a Nigerian writer and journalist.
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Activists and rights groups say Nigeria’s vague cybercrime laws are used to silence journalists and ordinary citizens.
From help in emergencies, to loan assistance and campaigning for women’s rights, female drivers lend one another a hand.
Nigeria, with one of the strongest armies in the region, battles to tackle insecurity putting vulnerable groups at risk.
Festivities have been muted this December in Nigeria as a cost of living crisis reaches new heights.
Jatau has been in detention since May 2022 when she shared a WhatsApp video condemning mob action on another woman.
Nitrous oxide, once used in clinical practice, is becoming a recreational drug of choice for Nigerian youths.
For years, Nigerian doctors fled overseas, seeking better pay. Now, they say they are doing so to avoid dying on duty.
Festival attendees say the late Fela Kuti’s criticism of Nigeria’s government is still relevant decades after his death.
Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning.