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100 Deaths and Counting: Everything We Know About the Violent Attacks in Nigeria Since April

2 days ago | zikoko.com | Chigozie Victor

If you said Nigeria is in hot soup now, you’d be absolutely correct. From Boko Haram’s not-so-subtle comeback in Borno, the disturbing attacks in Plateau State, and the recent attacks in Benue, it’s been a hell of a month for Nigerians. If you didn’t already know what was going on, this article is your opportunity to catch up.
The Husband Who Didn’t Realise Marriage Would Be This Permanent

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Adeyinka Odutuyo

*Dewunmi (31) grew up fast and never expected life to hand him anything on a platter — not even marriage. In this week’s Marriage Diaries, he shares how responsibility shaped his idea of partnership, why boundaries matter, and why he believes love isn’t enough. This is a look into Dewunmi’s marriage diary. My idea of marriage has changed many times throughout my life. As a teenager, I thought it was a romantic fantasy. You meet your person, fall in love, and everything becomes soft and happy forever.
Who’s Calling Out the National Assembly’s Bill Seeking to Regulate Bloggers?

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Chigozie Victor

Remember how we all woke up one morning and heard we had a new national anthem to learn? It looks like affliction might actually arise a second time because your faces are cooking up something sour. The National Assembly (yes, the same people that approved the State Of Emergency declaration in Rivers) is working towards passing a bill that will potentially restrict bloggers and `other social media users’ in extension.
Love Life: We Fell for Each Other at a Job Interview

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Adeyinka Odutuyo

Love Life is a Zikoko weekly series about love, relationships, situationships, entanglements and everything in between. Lauretta: It was around the last few months of 2023; I forget exactly when. I was looking for a job in finance and landed an interview after searching for a bit. When I got to the venue, I saw Joe, who had also come to interview for the same job. The interview was a very long process, so we interacted a lot. He sounded really smart — like the kind of guy I could like.
14 Nigerians Open Up on Their Strictest Intimacy Rules

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Adeyinka Odutuyo

Genital meet and greet can be sweet, messy, funny or intense, but one thing it should never be is boundary-less. Whether it’s “don’t touch my belly button” or “don’t talk to me while we’re doing it,” everyone has that one thing that must never happen in the heat of the moment. We spoke to 14 Nigerians about the strictest intimacy rules they live by, and why they’ll never compromise on them. From spicy food bans to no butt play these entries will have you seriously reevaluating your own list.
I Tried to Survive on Nigeria’s ₦77k Minimum Wage for a Month. I Only Lasted 14 days

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

Since the Nigerian government announced the new ₦77,000 minimum wage, I’ve been curious: can anyone actually live on that amount for a full month in this economy? I earn ₦250k monthly as an IT support specialist, and while it might sound okay on paper, it runs out faster than fuel during a subsidy rumour. Typically, I spend 60% of my salary and stash the remaining 40% — ₦150k goes out most months, but sometimes my spending hits 70%.
Questions And Answers (Edition 4)

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Chigozie Victor

10 to 15– Ah ah! You’re basically Nigeria’s Minister of Current Affairs. But even the best need to stay sharp. Keep your knowledge top-tier with The Big Daily newsletter — smart, witty updates on Nigerian news that keep you ahead of the game. Not bad! You’re keeping up, but there’s room for improvement. Subscribe to The Big Daily newsletter to stay on top of Nigeria’s latest news with fun, relatable updates that make politics less boring. Omo! Your current affairs knowledge needs serious help.
Is Bokku Mart Really the Cheapest in Lagos? I Compared Prices at 3 Other Supermarkets

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Aisha Bello

Bokku Mart has only been around since September 2022, but it’s already built a cult following. With new stores popping up all over Lagos, customers swear it’s the most affordable place to shop. “Find a Bokku Mart nearest to you; their price is cheaper,” Qudus here says, “the price difference is crazy.“Me? I’ve always been a Royal Prince loyalist. Not because it’s cheap, but because it has everything. From fancy skincare to imported cereal and gift items, I know I’ll find what I need.
I Married My Second Wife At 30. A Third Isn’t Off The Table

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Adeyinka Odutuyo

*Kunle*, 30, is an engineer and one of 12 siblings — 10 of them women. He never imagined he’d be married to two wives by this age, but six months into his polygynous journey, he’s already thinking of what life would look like if he took a third. In this story, he talks about growing up in a polygamous home, how intimacy and infertility shaped his choices, and why he believes polygyny is a duty more men should take seriously.
Made in Nigeria: Bisi Alimi on How to Tell Queer Nigerian Stories

1 week ago | zikoko.com | Dennis Da-ala Mirilla

Twenty-one years ago, Bisi Alimi came out as a gay man on national television. The backlash was intense. A rising career in Nollywood was abruptly cut short, and he became a pariah. In the years that followed, he wielded the attention from that backlash to bring visibility to the plight of queer people in Nigeria. In 2025, Alimi is still doing the work. He has launched a production company, Vengiance Production Studio, driven by a desire to seek justice for what happened to him.