AEDC’s Threat to Disconnect Aso Rock
Wonders will never cease in Nigeria. We hear that our country’s president, Bola Tinubu, could be thrown into darkness any time soon as the presidential villa, Aso Rock, and some government ministries owe electricity bills from last year. Reports in the media say the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has threatened to cut off supply […]
What Funke Akindele’s Record Means for Women’s Empowerment
The news of Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s new film, A Tribe Called Judah, smashing box office records in just three weeks is enough motivation for any woman out there looking to achieve great feats. I was very impressed when I heard how the film had become the first Nigerian movie to earn one […]
Nigerians, ‘No Gree for Anybody’ This Year!
I have observed that ‘no gree for anybody’ is the new slogan trending among young Nigerians on social media since the start of 2024. The slogan simply translates to not giving in to any challenge in this new year. But for us at Development Diaries, it means more than just a hashtag or slogan. It […]
Has National Assembly Changed Nigeria’s Anthem?
Many of us are still confused as to when Nigeria changed its national anthem without informing its over 200 million citizens. This was the thought that came to mind when I watched a clip on social media where the presidential campaign slogan of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was sung before and after President […]
‘Policewoman’ Recites National Anthem Wrongly
If Nigeria’s national anthem were a human being, it would be in a coma by now after receiving some unwarranted uppercuts. The Nigerian social media space has been agog with reactions to a trending video of a singer appearing as police personnel wrongly reciting the country’s national anthem. This ‘national anthem goes wrong’, it is […]
BBNaija: Challenge Young Leaders Face
Some housemates and followers of popular reality TV show Big Brother Naija appear to question the leadership qualities of the current All-Stars Head of House (HOH), Ilebaye. One of the housemates, Pere, even called other housemates out for disregarding Ilebaye, as divergent views over the leadership of the youngest housemate kept viewers and their phones […]