Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, is dead. The Ogun-born media guru died on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 72. The father of two served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and later as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign. As at the time of filing this […] The post 18 things you probably don’t know the late Ogun-born medical doctor and media guru, Doyin Okupe appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Doyin Okupe was a trained physician who clinched to his profession and hopped to journalism, politics at the same In July 2016, it was alleged that ₦702 million of the embezzled $2 billion in the $2 billion arms deal or Dasukigate was traced to him Obi, Abodiun, Sanwo-Olu pour tribute to the former law maker, journalist […] The post TRIBUTE: Doyin Okupe: Son Of Banker Who Laced Medical Profession, Journalism, Politics With Great Efficiency appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended by the senate on Thursday, March 6 for six months over alleged misconduct in the red chamber.  The decision was taken after a simple majority of senators during the plenary voted in support of the consideration and adoption of the report presented by the […] The post Meet Nigerian senators who have been suspended since 1999 (PHOTOS) appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Godswill Akapbio, President of the Nigerian Senate, is a naturally privileged guy who has experienced tremendous grace in his life. His narrative as a semi-orphan who began as a teacher and rose to become governor, minister, senator, and now senate president of the world’s most populous black nation is quite amazing. Akpabio’s career path is […] The post Sexual harassment: Akpabio, Natasha and the public court appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

It was a tragic Saturday morning, March 1, 2025 for some students of University of Ilesa who live outside the campus and occupy some buildings as hostels in a popular neighborhood, Imola in Ibode, a town under Atakunmosa West Local Government. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that more than 10 armed men with weapons invaded these buildings […] The post “Over 30 stolen phones, 10 students injured”: The UNI-ILESA attack and how it happened appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Samuel Ojo, a 32-year-old man, was restless and was seen wandering aimlessly across the premises of Ilesa High Court. He was making calls intermittently while he paced up and down to meet a particular target, which I was unaware of until he was approached after appearing calm. Are you looking for a lawyer? I gently […] The post EXPOSE: How faulty prison vehicles prompt family and lawyers to collude with officials to transport inmates to court via private means in Osun appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Federal Government plan to scrap Tertiary Education Trust Fund and replace it with National Education Loan Fund ASUU, NLC, others decry the plan, say it is a death sentence to tertiary institutions in the country FG keeps mum as House Of Reps on Tertiary Education kicks against planned scrapping of TETFUND For some months now, […] The post Tax Bill 2024: Scrapping Of TETFUND And Implications on Nigerian Tertiary Institutions appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Ilorin, the town near heaven and far from hell, has returned to the social media map. This time, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, did not stoop down to receive Ilorin’s Emir, Oba Kolapo Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. No traditional devotee was denied his or her rights to adore deities. There is no group of […] The post Money ritualism: Ilorin jihad for or against? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Some events have rocked the month of February, becoming topical issues. Within Nigeria has analysed some of these reports that made headlines and shaped the month of February. DSS invade Lagos State Assembly The Lagos State House of Assembly drama started on the 13th of January, when 32 members impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, and Deputy […] The post DSS Lagos Assembly Invasion, Osun State Violence, IBB’s Autobiography: Events That Shaped February appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Just a few days after telecommunications companies implemented their new tariff structure, business owners started to feel its impact. On January 20, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff adjustment from the initially proposed 100% increase. The NCC claimed that the approved adjustment addresses the significant gap between operational costs and current […] The post Increase in Nigeria Telecommunication Tariff Plans Plunge Business Owners Into Hardship appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

NAFDAC closes Onitsha, Aba, Lagos drug markets over fight against illicit drugs Obi, Gov. Soludo express divergent views on the rationale behind the closure Regulatory body insists it will not open the markets until proper measure and punishment are received On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the National Agency Food and Drug Administration Control, NAFDAC announced […] The post War On Fake Drugs: Obi, Soludo Differ On NAFDAC Closure Of Anambra Markets appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a prominent leader from the South-South and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has died. Clark, age 97, died on Monday night, February 17, 2025. Prof. C.C Clark personally signed a statement on behalf of the family, which he made available to newsmen. The statement reads: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo […] The post 16 things you probably don’t know about the late Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Cocoa-crazy is more than just a word; it’s a way of life. Many young people have entered the cocoa business as a result of the sudden increase in the price of cocoa seeds following the removal of fuel subsidies. From Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, and Osun, there has been an inflow of young people lured […] The post COCOA-CRAZY: “Gains, Crime, Newer Opportunities,…” – How the ‘dollar rate’ is driving young Nigerians to farms appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a Chieftain of Afenifere, a sociopolitical party, and the former organizing secretary of Action party, has died. According to reports, the Afenifere Chieftain died on Friday morning at his apartment in Lekki, Lagos. The family made this known via a statement released to the public. The statement reads thus; “With a heart […] The post 11 things you probably don’t know about late Afenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

NCC hike telecom tariff price by 50% after decades of lobbying and pushing for adjustment NLC, House of Reps kick, ask NCC to reverse hike, citing harsh economic situation NCC, Telecom operators adamant, say the hike is for network improvement On January 24, 2025 after more than a decade of lobbying and pushing, the Minister […] The post Telecom Tariff Hike And Growing Economic Implications On Nigerians appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Deepening crisis has continued to rock the Enugu state chapter of Labour Party 17 exco members pass vote of no confidence on the state party chairman, sacking and replacing him with another party boss Five additional party chieftains including serving NASS members decamp to APC in the state Crisis rocking Labour Party in Enugu state […] The post Enugu: Labour Party Crisis Deepens As Exco Members Sack State Chairman appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Grammy Awards, which began in 1954, are largely regarded as the pinnacle of musical achievements. These awards continue to highlight and celebrate exceptional musical talent on a global stage. Every Nigerian musician is interested in the Grammys. It is not entirely wrong to argue that many singers in Nigeria nowadays sing to win Grammy […] The post ‘Wizkid, Burnaboy, Tems, …’ – Meet 7 Nigerian artists who have won Grammy awards appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu community accuses police of brutality, killing of one of their indigenes in their custody Youths take to the streets, demanding justice for the slain indigene Enugu state police command denies the allegation, says the deceased was never detained Less than one week after the alleged killing of one of the indigenes of Umuezejor,  Obollo-Afor, […] The post Protest Hits Enugu Community Over Police Brutality, Killing Of Resident appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

SIM Card vendors sell pre-registered cards to customers at N2000 in most cities in Nigeria WITHIN NIGERIA reporter went undercover to find out how these unscrupulous vendors carry out the illicit act NCC warns against the act, set to punish offenders if convicted In 2020, the National Communication Commission, NCC gave directive to all the […] The post UNDERCOVER: How SIM Card Vendors Steal Subscriber’s NIN,  Sell Pre-registered SIM Cards To Customers appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Folake Aremu, also known as Orisabunmi, a well-known Nollywood actress, passed away four years ago. Born on October 10, 1960, the native of Ilu Ola was a favorite of many fans of traditional Yoruba movies for more than 40 years. Her unique style of Yoruba renditions, which included her white outfit adorned with white beads, […] The post Folake Aremu ORISABUNMI: Remembering the ‘White Witch’ of Yoruba Film Industry appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu community accuses LG boss of land grabbing, trespass Community leaders, retired military officer, others trace the origin of the land in dispute, ask LG boss to steer clear of the property LG boss denies allegations, says the land originally belongs to the state government All seems not to be well in Opi ancient community […] The post DAY OF RAGE: Enugu Community Accuses LG Chairman Of Land Grabbing appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu residents raise alarm over increasing incidents of kidnapping along Ugwuogo Nike/Opi/Nsukka highway State Police command debunk the alarm, say it will deal with purveyors of such security news Kidnappers continue their illegal trade along the highway as more road users are being abducted daily Enugu state police command has continued to come under vitriolic […] The post Enugu: Police, Residents Trade Words As Hoodlums, Kidnappers Take Over Ugwuogo Nike/Opi/Nsukka road appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Three siblings were allegedly killed in Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra state on Saturday, February 1, 2025 Their lifeless bodies were discovered inside deep freezer in their house after fruitless search for their whereabouts Police confirm the incident, says investigation is ongoing to unravel the mystery behind their death It is still difficult to know how to […] The post Anambra: How My Three Kids Were Killed, Dumped Inside Deep Freezer, Dad Narrates appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

On February 3, 2025, a group of local thugs in Esa-Oke, a town under the Obokun Local Government Area in Osun State, ambushed and seriously injured at least seven police officers dispatched by the Ibokun Area Command to maintain order in the community. Some police officers were shot while clearing trees on the roadway by […] The post BROTHERS IN BLOOD: Inside story of how four people were murdered and 25 injured in Esa-Oke appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

In 2018, former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje was caught in video clips stuffing bundles of dollars into his pockets. Daily Nigerian claimed that the $230,000 was part of a series of cash payments given to the governor in a total bribery deal of $5 million. This resulted in a series of court cases that have […] The post Ganduje’s Controversial Appointment as FAAN Board Chair: What Does the Law Say? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Nigeria Police, Army turn security check points to cash points in the South East zone Motorists, passengers relive ordeals in the hands of the police, army on the high Rights groups condemn the act, call for immediate action as police, Army keep mum on the ugly trend Motorists and indeed passengers plying Federal highways in […] The post SPECIAL REPORT: From checkpoints to cash points: Sordid tales of how policemen, military officers extort motorists in S/E appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Those who say that kings should not be remotely-controlled, monitored, or supervised by a political authority have clearly not seen a recent viral video in which an elderly man, perhaps in his early sixties, was oppressed and victimized by a power-hungry traditional authority. The video is a terrible reflection on Yoruba monarchy and unequivocal evidence […] The post Oba Ogunjobi: If you can’t win him over, beat him appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Enugu govt to spend N266b on the construction and equipping of smart schools across 260 wards in the state Many public primary and secondary schools in the state are already in deplorable state Students appeal to the state government to ameliorate the ugly situation Call it a proverbial sense of selling dogs to buy monkeys; […] The post INVESTIGATION: Enugu Govt To Spend N266.7b On Smart Schools As Many Existing Public Schools Deteriorate appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Over the years, Nigeria has been a major beneficiary of foreign aid in addressing its growing economic and health challenges, with the United States being a major partner. After the mid-August 2022 flooding that affected more than 4.4 million Nigerians and claimed over 660 lives, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), […] The post How Nigeria Received $4.6bn in Foreign Aid Within 5 Years appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (#NES30) was held in Abuja on October 14, 2024. At that summit, the Vice President of the World Bank, Indermit Gill, said that Nigeria’s current reforms must be sustained for the next 10-15 years to transform its economy and grow in Sub-Saharan Africa. The World Bank’s policies, including removing subsidies […] The post How Nigeria’s Economic Downturn Forced Companies Exit appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Donald Trump’s return as the 47th United States president, despite his many criminal indictments, was a historic moment for the world. He was first elected president from 2017 to 2021 and lost at the polls to Joseph Biden of the Democratic Party. The election occurred on December 17, 2024, with Trump garnering 312 votes against […] The post Analysis: Trump Policies That are Likely to Affect Africa appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

33-year-old man, Sunday Echegi allegedly cut off wife’s wrist over handset in Nsukka Enugu police swings into action, arrest suspect as wife is transferred to state university Teaching hospital State Commissioner for Gender affairs says the suspect will surely receive the full wrath of law over his action It was indeed another day of gory […] The post Untold Story Of How Enugu Man Chopped Off Wife’s Wrist In Nsukka appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, a popular Fuji musician, has never hidden his dislike for Islamic clerics, particularly money-seekers. The ‘talazo’ crooner is no stranger to stirring up bees’ nests. At the burial of another Fuji maestro’s mother, Saheed Osupa, the ‘Talazo’ crooner peered into lions’ eyes, yanked their tails, and nothing happened. I probably attributed the […] The post GA NU SI: Wasiu Ayinde K1 D Ultimate is not sorry appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Countdown to the 2024 Africa Cup Of Nations Tournament has reached its serious end following the draw The post Super Eagles  AFCON Draw; A Perfect Pathway For Nigeria To Achieve Its “Let’s Do It Again” 2024  Nations Cup Objective first appeared on Aljazirahnews Nigeria - Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News and more.

Portuguese football great Cristiano Ronaldo would avoid visiting Iran for now after a court in the Islamic state The post ‘Adultery’: Ronaldo Faces 99 Lashes first appeared on Aljazirahnews Nigeria - Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News and more.

Mariam Sanni The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan, has called The post NDIC Boss Urges ICAN To Integrate DIS Courses first appeared on Aljazirahnews Nigeria - Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspaper, Breaking News and more.