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Nigeria Daily

Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole

In-depth analysis, incisive commentary and beyond the surface look at the top and trending news of the day.

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30:04

Why Healthcare Remains Out of Reach For Millions Of...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/12

Across many rural communities in Northern Nigeria, accessing basic healthcare has become a daily struggle due to years of insecurity, displacement, and the destruction of local clinics. Similar challenges persist nationwide, with understaffed facilities, inadequate equipment, and an overstretched health workforce grappling with strikes and mass emigration. As the world marks International Universal Health Coverage Day, Nigeria Daily examines the gaps in the country’s health system...

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17:34

Inside Nigeria’s New Curriculum: What Students,...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/11

Nigeria’s education sector is entering a new era. With the Federal Government unveiling a redesigned national curriculum that reduces subject overload and introduces more practical, skill-based learning, the country is set for a shift that could redefine how students learn and how teachers teach. But the big question lingers is Nigeria ready? In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we break down what has changed, how schools plan to implement it, and what the reforms mean for millions of stud...

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16:03

Why The U.S. Envoy Visited Nigeria And What It Means...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/10

Nigeria is at a critical diplomatic and security crossroads. As violence, terrorism and communal strife continue to ravage many parts of the country, the world is watching. Today, a high-level U.S. delegation led by the American envoy is in Abuja meeting Nigeria’s top officials, including Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). On today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine what’s on the table: What was discussed? What is being negotiated? And what should Nigerians expect in the coming wee...

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17:18

How Animals Diets Can Endanger Nigerians

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/09

Across Nigeria, animals are feeding on plastics, chemicals, pesticides, and polluted water and whatever they consume eventually finds its way into our own bodies. From refuse dumps to industrial waste sites, the food chain is becoming dangerously contaminated. Yet, many Nigerians have no idea that their next meal may be carrying toxins that could cause long-term health damage. So on today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask: How poisoned is the meat and fish we eat and what does this mean fo...

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28:19

Can Nigerian States Really Afford State Police?

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/08

Nigeria’s growing insecurity has renewed calls for state police, but the financial burden behind such a system is often overlooked. Establishing and running a police force requires heavy investment in recruitment, training, logistics, salaries, weapons, welfare, and continuous operations. Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine whether Nigerian states can truly afford state police and what citizens should know about its real cost.

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31:33

Why Worship Centers Are Becoming Targets Across Nigeria

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/05

Places of worship in northern Nigeria, once seen as sanctuaries of peace, have increasingly become targets of violent attacks by bandits. From Kwara to Kaduna and Niger to Katsina, churches and mosques have been raided, leaving worshippers fearful and communities shaken. Today on Nigeria Daily, we explore why these sacred spaces are under attack, the psychological and spiritual implications, and how Nigerians can stay safe while practicing their faith.

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31:07

How Nigeria’s New Tax Reforms Will Affect You

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/04

The Federal Government’s new tax reforms are slated to launch in January 2026. Officials argue that the overhaul will streamline Nigeria’s notoriously tangled tax architecture and boost public‑revenue collection, yet a wave of anxiety is already rippling through households, market stalls, and corporate boardrooms. Citizens wonder how the changes will bite into take‑home pay, squeeze profit margins, and raise the cost of everyday goods. In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we dis...

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25:57

From CDS To Minister: Can Gen. Musa Deliver The...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/03

Nigeria is at a turning point. Across the country, bandits, terrorists, and kidnappers continue to test the nation’s resolve, leaving communities battered and citizens anxious. Amid this crisis, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has turned to a familiar name retired General Christopher Musa now nominated as Minister of Defence, only weeks after leaving office as Chief of Defence Staff. His return has triggered one big question: Can General Musa turn the tide in a nation under a security em...

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33:33

Why Cancer Awareness Matters Now More Than Ever

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/02

Cancer, the silent killer, continues to cast a long shadow over Nigeria, claiming thousands of lives every year. Despite the growing noise about awareness and prevention, many Nigerians are still diagnosed late, when treatment becomes a daunting challenge. As we mark Cancer Awareness Month, experts are sounding the alarm: knowledge is power, early detection is key, and access to care is a lifeline. But what does this mean for Nigerians? How can we bridge the gap in cancer care? To...

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30:00

What Truly Qualifies Someone To Represent Nigeria...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/12/01

Nigeria’s ambassadors represent the nation’s values, identity, and interests on the global stage. With 32 new nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation, concerns are rising over whether they truly meet the required qualifications. This episode of Nigeria Daily explores what makes a competent ambassador, the constitutional guidelines, and the politics surrounding these appointments.

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24:21

How Insecurity Is Affecting Businesses In Northern...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/28

In northern Nigeria, insecurity is destroying once-bright hopes for education, business, and safe travel. School shutdowns, student abductions, attacks on farmers, and fleeing investors have turned fear into a major barrier to progress. In this episode of Nigeria Daily today, we examine how this growing crisis is silencing dreams and what must be done to protect the region’s future.

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30:19

Kinetic Or Non-Kinetic: Which Path Can Truly End...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/27

Insecurity continues to cast a long, troubling shadow across Nigeria. From kidnappings to armed banditry, insurgency to violent crimes, millions of citizens now live with the daily fear that danger could strike at any moment. Yet, despite billions spent on security operations, one debate remains at the centre of Nigeria’s struggle for peace: Should the nation rely on kinetic strategies military force and firepower or embrace non-kinetic approaches such as dialogue, reintegration, community ...

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24:26

Why Ransom Payments Persist Despite Government’s...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/26

Kidnapping has become a dark shadow that trails communities across Nigeria. From highways to farmlands, schools to city suburbs, families live with the fear that a single phone call could change their lives forever. Yet, despite government warnings and repeated assurances of improved security, one reality continues to define most hostage situations the payment of ransom. For many victims and their families, it is the thin line between life and death, freedom and captivity. So today on Niger...

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22:41

Why Nigerians Can’t Arm Themselves Amid Rising Attacks

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/25

As deadly attacks continue in Benue and Plateau, calls for self-defence from prominent Nigerians grow louder. But is it legal? Is it safe? In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore what the law says, hear from victims, and ask: is arming citizens the solution—or a step toward anarchy?

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28:12

Is School Closure The Only Answer To Student Abductions?

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/24

Why are states rushing to shut down schools in the wake of the recent abduction of pupils and students from Kebbi and Niger? Are there no alternative to the wholesale closure education institutions? This episode of Nigeria Daily examines another option the states might have deployed.

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30:08

Has Justice Truly Been Served In The Verdict Of...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/21

For years, Nnamdi Kanu’s name has fueled controversy in Nigeria, especially in the South East, as he faces serious charges and calls for his release persist. Now sentenced to life imprisonment after the Federal High Court in Abuja upheld his continued detention, many are questioning whether justice is being served or delayed. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine the ruling’s implications, reactions from the South East, and what lies ahead as Kanu remains without legal rep...

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25:43

How Kidnap Victims Can Heal And How Women Can...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/20

The scars of kidnap do not disappear the moment victims return home. For many, the real battle begins after the rescue the sleepless nights, the fear, the trauma, and the slow journey back to normal life. As incidents of abductions and violent attacks continue across parts of Nigeria, women are increasingly becoming targets, leaving many asking: How can they stay safe? And what should survivors do to heal? Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at how kidnap victims can rebuild their lives, an...

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28:27

Why School Attacks Persist In Nigeria Despite...

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/19

For years, classrooms meant to echo with the laughter and dreams of children have become targets of fear. From Chibok to Kankara, Jangebe to Kuriga and now Kebbi, armed groups continue to storm schools, abducting students and shattering communities. Each time, government promises reforms. New strategies. Fresh deployments. Renewed assurances. Yet the attacks continue, leaving parents terrified, teachers helpless, and children uncertain about the future of their education. So tod...

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24:54

Are AA Genotype People Healthier Than Others?

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/18

In Nigeria, genotype goes beyond medicine, it shapes relationships, marriage choices, and family planning. While focus often rests on sickle cell patients with the SS genotype, questions remain about whether AA people are truly healthier than AS or SS. Today on Nigeria Daily, we explore these beliefs through the voices of Nigerians and the insights of a medical doctor.

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28:19

How Valid Is the Outcome of PDP's National Convention?

Nigeria Daily ·

2025/11/17

The PDP elected new leaders at its Ibadan convention, but the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not monitor the proceedings. This raises questions about the legal status of the newly elected executives and what could happen to the party’s internal leadership structure moving forward. We explore these in this episode of Nigeria Daily.

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