You always view a place in hindsight, filtered through your own life experiences. For me, that experience has been shaped ...

In 1995, the conflict between art and politics took a deadly turn when Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha killed writer Ken Saro-Wiwa.In a case of “art mimicking real life”, Saro-Wiwa’s life mirrored that ...

We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Related Ayo Adebanjo: Exit of Mr Federalism Profile of His Royal ...

When campaigners stopped Shell operations in the region in 1993, Nigerian poet and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others were hanged by the government, sparking international outrage. This time, ...

The clerics had appeared before the HFAC to speak on the human rights situation in Nigeria’s Middle Belt — a region long troubled by violent conflict and religious tensions. In a statement ...

Boko Haram, which is based in Borno state, has adapted its tactics over time, including the use of drones for surveillance and attacks, the military says. Nigeria's task in the northeast has also ...

He stood shoulder to shoulder in defence of Ken Saro-Wiwa in the campaign for Ogoni rights and was a critical part of the broader environmental and human rights movement in Nigeria. Through ...

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, April 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Islamist group Boko Haram has renewed attacks and kidnappings in northeastern Borno state with little push back from security forces, suggesting ...

Wetin we call dis Video, ‘Pipo no believe say grapes fit grow for Nigeria’ Man wey get one of di biggest grape farms for Nigeria, Abdullahi Dalhatu, tell BBC Pidgin say before before pipo dey ...

LAGOS — The US government has faulted Nigeria’s import ban on 25 items, saying the restrictions are limiting market access for American exporters. This comes barely a week after President ...

Burna Boy asks emerging artists to dream beyond Nigeria. Having the #1 song in Nigeria is not worth celebrating - Burna Boy Nigerian superstar Burna Boy weighs in on the constant polls and ...