Explainers
In-depth explainers that provide context and clarity on major Nigerian news and public-interest issues.
City Boy Vs Village Boy: The Brewing Youth Battle Shaping Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
As the drumbeats of the 2027 general elections grow louder, a fresh...
YABA LEFT OR TECH LAB? The Tragic Tale of Mudashiru Ayeni, Nigeria’s Forgotten 1971 Robot Genius Who Was Branded ‘Mad’ for Daring to Innovate
Mudashiru Ayeni Attempting AI In 1971 Was Sent To The Psychiatric Hospital...
Explainer: The Nollywood Rift – What Really Happened Between Funke Akindele and Kunle Afolayan?
In the fast-paced world of Nollywood, where box office records are shattered...
Destiny Boy’s Death Explained: What Really Happened, What We Know, and the Questions Nigerians Are Still Asking
The death of fast-rising Afro-Fuji and Afrobeats singer Destiny Boy, born Afeez...
Makoko Demolitions Explained: How Lagos Cleared a Floating Community — and Why Families Are Now Sleeping on Canoes
What began as a government-backed “safety enforcement” exercise has spiralled into one...
EXPLAINED: What Really Happened Between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Olubadan
What should have been a quiet, respectful inter-faith programme in Ibadan has...