The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
Nigeria’s minimum wage dispute is about more than the timing of negotiations between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). At its heart is a critical question: should workers wait for the next statutory review date when the rising cost of living may already have eroded the purchasing power of their present earnings?…
Dating in Nigeria has become more than a question of attraction, compatibility and commitment. For many, it also involves deciding how much to spend on outings, who should pay the bills and whether a romantic relationship fits within an already stretched budget. A dinner date, a birthday celebration or a simple weekend outing can require…
By N’Mazi Obiomah O. Igbokwe Between the Gladiators, the Sirens and the Ithaca We Seek Every election is a journey. Some promise national renewal; others promise to acquire or retain power. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ offers a useful lens through which to examine the ambitions, temptations and responsibilities surrounding political…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should abandon his 2027 presidential bid and step down for the NDC candidate, Peter Obi. Asked directly on Thursday whether that was his position, the former Kano State governor replied, “Well, yes.” With the presidential election three months…
Nigeria’s air force promised full welfare payments to families of personnel lost in the Igbokoda aircraft crash on Friday as salvage teams battled difficult underwater conditions in Ondo State. Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke directed staff to release statutory death benefits, benevolent funds, and school sponsorships for surviving children without delay….
By N’Mazi Obiomah O. Igbokwe The man and the stench of a broken society Some books hold up a mirror to society so uncomfortably that readers must confront truths they would rather avoid. Ayi Kwei Armah’s The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born, published in 1968, examines corruption, political betrayal and the struggle to preserve…
A few seconds of eye contact, a carefully timed smile and a romantic song playing in the background can turn an ordinary celebrity video into an internet sensation. Across TikTok, Instagram Reels and X, fan editors combine scenes from films, television shows, interviews and concerts to create videos that make celebrities appear charming, mysterious, vulnerable…
By N’Mazi Obiomah O. Igbokwe Why bakers, butchers, mechanics and other skilled workers must become an integral part of Nigeria’s educational and economic development. Nigeria’s educational crisis is often discussed in terms of inadequate classrooms, overcrowded universities, unemployment among graduates and the growing number of young people who struggle to find meaningful work after leaving…
As a deadly, vaccine-resistant Ebola strain spreads rapidly across Central Africa, health experts question whether Nigeria’s surveillance systems and isolation facilities are prepared for a potential breach. A distraught Congolese woman stands inside a clinical observation post in Ituri province, recalling the precise moment she wiped away her husband’s feverish vomit with her bare hands….
As Lagos prepares for another festive season of concerts, parties and homecoming celebrations, Detty December promises entertainment and business opportunities. However, rising expenses are raising questions about affordability and how people can participate without straining their finances. Every December, Lagos takes on a different character. The streets get busier, restaurants receive more visitors, event centres…