On July 11, 2024, the supreme court of Nigeria delivered a judgment, ruling that all the 774 local government areas will be financially autonomous Six months after the judgment the Federal Government is yet to allocate funds directly to local government accounts NULGE, SERAP kick, ask FG to implement the Supreme judgment On July 11, […] The post LG Autonomy: Six Months After, FG Yet To Allocate Funds Directly To LG Accounts appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Death is mostly an action. It is a language for the gloomy and solemn. As we enter the year 2025, those who have lost loved ones will be filled with sorrow and sadness. A remembrance of regret and grief. Those who avoided its fatal impact are ecstatic, while those who were struck by it are […] The post Fame in graves: Sisi Quadri, John Pope, Sule Suebebe, and other celebrities who died in 2024 appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Imo-state-born lady, Chiamaka narrates how she lost her 25-year-old younger brother to electrocution According to Miss Chiamaka, her brother died because of lack of adequate equipment and medical personnel in the hospital visited Emotion-laden lady, said she was yet to believe the death of her brother who never suffered from headache nor stomach upset yet […] The post Imo: How I Lost My 25-Year-Old Younger Brother To Electrocution On New Year Eve, Recounts Lady appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Sport is integral to one’s existence. Football, table tennis, lawn tennis, volleyball, basketball, long jump, high jump, relay race, marathon race, and others are examples of sports that dominate our world. Sport promotes solidarity and collaboration. If you are a sports sponsor or advocate, you promote personal fitness, solidarity, and strong brotherhood. However, the year […] The post AFCON, Club World Cup, and other football events in 2025, you probably don’t know as a sports fan appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu Vigilante allegedly murder two friends over allegation of highway robbery Residents, relations call on Inspector General of Police, Presidency, demand for justice Enugu Police Command say they are yet to receive the report of the incident For Mrs. Nmesoma Omeke of Aguibeje community, Igbo-Eze North local government area of Enugu state, 2024 Christmas would […] The post Agony Of Wives: Enugu Women Narrate How Hubbies Were Murdered By Community Vigilante appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In 2024, Dangote refinery came on stream, shaping the Nigeria upstream and downstream sector in Nigeria The publication of “Nigeria and its criminal justice system” by Dele Farotimi and the prosecution of the author by Afe Babalola is another big incident in Nigeria in 2024 The death of John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu is a […] The post #Endbadgovernance Protest, Farotimi, Minimum wage: People, events that shaped year 2024 in Nigeria appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Morenikeji, a 43-year-old woman, was observed trading banters with a seller in Bonke Quarters, Coca-Cola, Ilesa, while she picked pieces of ponmo from a large bowl. The single mother of three, who recalled how she killed two hens she had raised to celebrate the previous Christmas, informed the ponmo seller that it is the time […] The post Christmas without chickens: Nigerians decry inflation, beg Tinubu for mercy appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Looja Clement Adesuyi Haastrup of the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House, a former deputy governor of Osun State, has been elected as Ijesaland’s Owa-Obokun Ajimoko III. This comes just four months after the tragic death of Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland from the Bilaro Ruling House. Recall that WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier […] The post Expose: How Clement Adesuyi Hastrup was elected as Owa of Ijesaland appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Anambra man electrocuted while attempting to steal armoured cables with his robbery gang in Nsukka Members of the gang flee, leaving behind the lifeless body of the deceased and a minibus used for attempted vandalism Irate youths ransack the vehicle, recover sensitive items like National, Anambra state Security ID cards and handset Those who said […] The post From Vigilante To Vandalism: How Anambra Security Personnel Died Attempting To Steal Electricity Cables In Enugu Community appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ugwuogo Nike/Opi Nsukka has become a nightmare for motorists, passengers as kidnappers in police uniforms maim, kill road users Passengers, drivers recount their ordeals, say the road has become more dangerous as the day goes by Enugu state government awards contract for dual carriage way of the road For the people of Enugu state, nay […] The post Ugwuogo Nike/Opi Nsukka road: Untold story of Enugu highway where kidnappers, wear police uniforms appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The sun rose brightly over Ondo State, casting a golden glow on the streets as residents prepared for an important day. It was time to elect their 19th governor, and the air was thick with a mix of anticipation and determination. Across the state, voters turned out in their low numbers, ready to exercise their […] The post Low Representation of Female Candidates Worsens Gender Parity in Nigerian Politics appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

“The dustbin was bought with the students’ money.” This seemingly harmless remark tragically cost the life of Monday Ariyo, an SS2 student at Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi, Ogun State. The statement came after a teacher brought a trash can to the classroom and instructed the students not to damage it.   Ariyo, who later broke […] The post Students Continue to be Victims of Teachers’ Harsh Whip in Nigeria Despite Existing Laws appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Rafat Salami is gone. The renowned broadcaster from Kogi, who warmed our hearts with her gifts and unusual motherly affection, has died. According to reports, the seasoned television journalist died on Thursday about 11 p.m. She ended the journey of life to begin a new one: the eternal walk. The Nigerian media industry has suffered […] The post Rafat Salami: Remembering the veteran broadcaster who did not allow autism to steal her joy appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The battle for the seat of Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland intensifies as families, particularly Ofukutu and Ajimoko, also known as Hastrup in the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House, spar over the kingship. Recall that the late Oba Aromolaran died after a brief illness at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, on 11 September 2024, at the […] The post Anxiety as battle for Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland tears Ruling House apart appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

More than 18 individuals were reportedly killed between June 2023 and February 2024 as a result of cult clashes in Ilesa, a historic town in Osun State. More than 12 people were murdered in cold blood in 2023, and more than six more were killed in a retaliation strike in early February 2024. Residents of […] The post 10 months without cult attacks in Ilesa: The police magic appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

ECOWAS approved the exit of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc with effect from January, 2025 The request for exit from the regional organization followed sanctions by member states as a result of coup d’etat in the Sahel member states Analysts, experts express concerns over security, economic consequences both on Sahel region […] The post Sahel Exodus From ECOWAS: Security, Economic Implications On The Region appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu residents in anguish as water crisis hits metropolis 25 litres of water sells for N70, N80 as 750 litres of tank goes for N15,000, N18,000 as tanker drivers attribute high price to state government taxes, levies Mbah assures residents of better days, awards multimillion naira water project Anguish, disappointment and anxiety could best describe […] The post Enugu: Residents lament as water crisis bites harder appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigerian power grid collapsed for the twelfth on December 11, 2024 Experts blame aging infrastructure, insufficient funding to the incessant collapse Obi, others say it is a national embarrassment, call for long term solution On December 11, 2024, the national electricity once again collapsed, throwing over 200 million Nigerians stark darkness. Many parts of Nigeria […] The post Incessant Collapse Of Nigeria Power Grid And Its Economic Consequences appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Hoodlums overrun Nsukka, kill, maim residents Two persons killed on Sunday at Ozzi Edem, Nsukka by suspected kidanppers Community leaders, youths keep mum as the ugly trend continues in the university town This is not the best of times for the residents of University town in Nsukka and even its environs in Enugu state as […] The post Enugu: Fear, tension as hoodlums overrun Nsukka, kill, maim residents appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Abandoned coal mines in Enugu state pose environmental, life threats Enugu govt. moves to revitalize the industry, reaches N1b agreement with company Stakeholders seek end to continuation of mining, cite neglect, poor treatment of past coal miners, families For the people of Ebe, Nsude, Nachi and Umulumgbe, all in Udi Local Government Council of Enugu […] The post Living with time bomb: Untold story of abandoned Enugu coal mines appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello is dead. The Ibadan-born Islamic scholar who made Kano his home has finished his sojourn on Earth. The dynamic, intelligent, and fiery Islamic preacher died at the age of 84 in Ibadan, the city of brown-roofs. He was a moral guide for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Sheikh Muideen, as he was […] The post Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello: Remembering Ibadan-born Islamic scholar and friend of the masses who made Kano his home appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In the face of the violent infiltration of modernity through religion, which resulted in the annulment of rites or sacred practices known as traditions that are closely associated with the establishment or history of towns, some ancient or historic towns have persisted in the practice of their ancestors – the memory of the customs and […] The post OBALOGUN FESTIVAL: Inside Nigeria’s town where king, natives strike each other with burning sticks (PHOTOS) appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello, an Ibadan-born preacher and famous Muslim scholar, has died. Sources disclosed that the Islamic scholar died early on Friday, December 6, 2024. Sheikh Taofik Azeez, also known as Akeugbagold, confirmed the death of the renowned Islamic scholar on his Facebook page. Here are thirteen (13) you probably don’t know about Sheikh […] The post 13 things you probably don’t know about late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muideen Ajani Bello appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu declared sovereign state of Biafra on May 30, 1967, leading to 30 months war in the country Raph Uwazuruike suffered incarceration following his formation of Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State Of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu formed proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB while Simon Ekpa is now being accused of terrorism […] The post From Ojukwu to Ekpa: Biafra activists, leaders that have suffered humiliation, incarceration appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Recently, the activities of Scrap metal scavengers in the South East Nigeria have become source of worry in the zone Residents lament as their homes are being broken, belongings carted away by these cart pushers scavenging for scrap metals S/E governors frown at their activities, ban the movement of cart pushers, make strict law against […] The post From Scavenging To Stealing: Sordid Tales Of Metal Scrap Scavengers In S/E appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In Nigeria, you cannot be a jobless graduate or job seeker in peace. There are some persons whose duty is likely to frustrate, exploit, and expose your situation to more danger and obscurity. They present themselves as better alternatives. They employ tactics to attract, weaken, and manipulate their victims. It is an organized establishment to […] The post ‘Appeal, dispute, N50000 form, deception, …’: Undercover as a job seeker (II) appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

CBN introduced eNaira on October 25, 2021 following ban of cryptocurrency in Nigeria Three years after, Nigerians are yet to embrace the digital currency Poor infrastructure, weak technology are cited as the major challenges of the eNaira acceptance On October 25, 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN introduced eNaira. The eNaira is a Central […] The post eNaira: 3 years after, Nigerians yet to embrace digital currency appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Simon Ekpa was arrested by the Finnish Authorities for alleged terrorism in Nigeria MASSOB denies knowledge of the existence of Ekpa, enjoined members to shun violence The secessionists group urges other secessionists group to eschew as a means to achieving Biafra actualization, condemns sit-at-home order The travails that have befallen the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of […] The post INTERVIEW: We Don’t Know Simon Ekpa— MASSOB appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

S/E zone has continued to witness high level of insecurity lately as unknown gun men resume attack on Mondays Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra states on the edge as unknown gun men attack police stations Police down play the incidents, say they are on top of the situation In recent times, South East zone comprising Enugu, Abia, […] The post Sit-At-Home: S/E In Fear As Unknown Gun Men Resume Attack,  Unleash Mayhem, Terror On Security Agents, Citizens appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu local government chairman, Eric Odo appoints two SAs on yam, garden egg, pepper Mixed reactions trail the appointment of the new SAs Igbo-Etiti local government chair keeps mum as the controversies surrounding the appointment rage On November 1, 2024, the Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Eric Odo, appointed […] The post Enugu: Knocks, Praises As LGA Chair Appoints SAs On Yam, Garden Egg, Pepper appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Disagreement between the Bepo-Aromolaran royal family, Agba Ijesas, and the Owa-in-Council appears to have taken a new shape as a result of two distinct dates declared for the late Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran’s final farewell. A funeral invitation obtained by WITHIN NIGERIA showed that the Bepo-Aromolaran royal family, in collaboration with the Ijesa Traditional Council, […] The post One king, two dates, two funerals: How Ijesas will bid farewell to Oba Aromolaran appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ori (head) and Oruko (name) play important roles in man’s daily life. In the past, babies were not given names haphazardly. Parents seek guidance from ifa priests, who consult the oracle. Ifa – knowledge of the old not only provides names for parents, but also explains the meanings of each name. We accommodate civilization while […] The post From teacher to shop officer to Ondo Governor: Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s long road to Alagbaka House appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Recently, Nigeria Defence Headquarters announced emergence of new terrorists group, Lukarawas, also known as Mujahidin New terrorists group operates in Kebbi, Sokoto and other North east zone Nigeria Defence Spokesperson says the Nigerian Army is equal to the attack, promises early annihilation of the group On Thursday, November 7, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters confirmed that […] The post Emergence Of Lukarawas Terrorists Group And Security Implications On West Africa Sub-Region appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ebonyi state airport was commissioned on May 26, 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari Almost 2 years after the opening, the facility has been partially converted to worship centre Ebonyi state government says the airline operations will resume in the airport by November, 2024 On May 26, 2023 Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari Commissioned the Ebonyi […] The post 2 Years After, Ebonyi State Airport Turned To Worship Centre appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

President Tinubu transmitted Tax Reform Bill to NASS NASS Adjourns Plenary Till November 19, As Controversy Continues To Trail The Bill Northern Governors Forum, Ali Ndume Oppose The Bill As Sen. Shehu Sani Says The Bill Is Not Inimical To The People Recently, President Bola Tinubu transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly […] The post Senators Ndume, Sani Differ As Controversy Over Reform Tax Bill Rages appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A big tree fell in Ilobu, the land of unrefined salt, “Obu-Otoyo.” When the tree fell, it led to vibrations that extended to every part of the country. Tributes and condolence messages poured in enmasse, and it came in speed, just like how congratulatory messages filled pages of newspapers in the country after he was […] The post Taoreed Lagbaja: Remembering Ilobu-born son of a motor dealer who became the 23rd Chief of Army Staff in Nigeria appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.