Nigerian History
Nigerian History explores the people, events, and ideas that have shaped Africa’s most populous nation. From the rise of powerful precolonial kingdoms and the impact of British colonial rule to the struggle for independence, civil war, and modern nation-building, this category brings Nigeria’s past to life through detailed narratives and verified historical accounts. Here, readers discover stories of leadership, resilience, culture, and transformation — tracing how Nigeria’s diverse heritage continues to influence its present and future.
Barkin Ladi’s Night of Grief, How Fear Followed Nding Susut From Homes to the Burial Ground
Nding Susut, a community in the Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, became the scene of another deadly rural attack...
Justice Crack and the Nigerian Army Feeding Controversy
The case of Justice Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, entered Nigeria’s public record through a controversy over the welfare and feeding of...
When Gunfire Followed the Dead to Burial in Barkin Ladi
Barkin Ladi has again returned to Nigeria’s painful record of rural violence. The latest tragedy came from Nding Susut, also written in some reports...
When Soldiers Speak Online, Nigeria’s Military Faces a Deeper Trust Test
Nigeria’s military is operating in one of the most difficult security periods of the Fourth Republic. The armed forces are confronting Boko Haram and...
Nigeria’s Unequal Urgency, Why Critics Are Often Found Before Killers
Nigeria’s present crisis is not only about insecurity. It is also about the visible imbalance in official urgency. In recent years, journalists, activists, protesters...
How Fear Quietly Shapes Nigeria’s Public Voice
Nigeria’s democratic story cannot be understood only through elections, political parties and campaign seasons. It must also be understood through the daily space available...
Justice Crack and the Army Feeding Video That Put Nigeria’s Free Speech Limits on Trial
The case of Justice Crack has become one of the most closely watched free speech and cybercrime matters in Nigeria because it began with...
Nigeria’s Paper Citizenship and the Crisis of Protection
To be a citizen of Nigeria is, in law, a recognised constitutional status. The 1999 Constitution defines citizenship under Chapter III and sets out...
Nigeria’s Repeated Killings Reveal a Security Crisis the State Can No Longer Treat as Routine
Nigeria’s insecurity has entered a dangerous historical phase. The killings in different parts of the country do not all come from the same source,...
Nigeria’s Tumfa Airstrike Controversy and the Burden of Protecting Civilian Lives
A nation’s strength is not measured only by the size of its army, the force of its weapons, or the confidence of official statements....