Is this the end of Boko Haram?
In recent months, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have surrendered to authorities in Nigeria and Cameroon, but the prospects of lasting peace are limited as long as the underlying causes of disaffection remain
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Is a China-style ‘Great Firewall’ coming in Nigeria?
Having already banned Twitter, could Nigeria go the whole hog and emulate China by creating its own firewall for total control? Finbarr Toesland investigates.
Soyinka at his searing best
In his first novel in 47 years, Wole Soyinka is back to his unique style, with an unflinching look at the often absurd complexities of life in Nigeria that is also a rollicking whodunit.
Rekindling the hopes of Africa’s youth
Surveys indicate that African youth have lost faith in the current status quo and are looking for a future elsewhere. How can this be reversed? asks Onyekachi Wambu
Awards galore for The Milkmaid
Nigeria’s indefatigable banker-turned-film-maker Desmond Ovbiagele appears to have finally hit the big time with his searing depiction of the lives of two young Nigerian women taken hostage by extremists.
Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi, Tunisia’s Africa man
President Buhari of Nigeria has praised outgoing Tunisian Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi for his work in strengthening relations between the two countries.