WikkiTimes

05/08/2026

Nigeria ranks 9th among these African countries, despite being one of the continent’s largest crude oil producers. Its diesel prices remain higher than several oil-producing countries due to reduced fuel subsidies, exchange-rate pressures, and import dependence.

31/07/2026

The Bauchi State Government has rejected the resignation of Hon. Hassana Arkila as Special Adviser on Empowerment to Governor Bala Mohammed, in what appears to be a fresh attempt by the administration to stem growing political defections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Bauchi State Government has rejected the resignation of Hon. Hassana Arkila as Special Adviser on Empowerment to Governor Bala Mohammed, in what appears to be a fresh attempt by the administration to stem growing political defections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Documents obtained by Wik...

28/07/2026

WikkiTimes reported in May the deplorable condition of the long-abandoned Ibbi Bridge project and the devastating impact its non-completion had on thousands of people around the area.

The report documented how communities in Ibbi Local Government Area had, for years, endured enormous hardship due to the stalled project. It revealed how residents relied on unsafe boats to cross the River Benue, particularly during the rainy season when rising water levels frequently disrupted movement, endangered lives, and, in some cases, led to fatal boat accidents.

By Abdulbasid Dantsoho The Federal Government (FG) has approved the resumption of the long-abandoned Ibbi Bridge project in Taraba State, months after a WikkiTimes investigation highlighted the impacts of the stalled project on residents who depend on the crossing for transportation, trade and acces...

27/07/2026

Kebbi State recorded the lowest IGR per capita in Nigeria.

27/07/2026

Nigeria recorded the highest maternal mortality ratio in the world in 2023, with 993 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births—about 5 times the global average (197) and more than twice the Sub-Saharan Africa average (448).

26/07/2026

Four new divisional headquarters, in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, will expand the Nigerian Army’s divisional structure by 50%, from 8 to 12 divisions, strengthening military command across Nigeria.

25/07/2026

China produced nearly twice as many scientific and engineering publications as the United States in 2022, accounting for about 27% of the world’s total output.

25/07/2026

Following months of WikkiTimes investigations that exposed inconsistencies surrounding Yakubu Adamu's claimed PhD, the Bauchi APM governorship candidate has quietly removed the doctorate from the academic credentials he submitted to INEC, now listing only his MBA as his highest qualification.

The investigations questioned the legality of the Cameroonian university that awarded the degree, exposed false partnership claims with foreign institutions, and highlighted concerns over the supervision and award of the doctorate. The latest INEC documents show the controversial PhD has been omitted. Read the full story in the comments section

22/07/2026

Three countries now account for 90% of Africa's billionaire wealth.

According to the Forbes Africa billionaires list (July 2026), Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt dominate the continent's billionaire rankings, together accounting for 90% of the combined wealth of Africa's 23 billionaires.

22/07/2026

Which state are you from?

The data below 👇 shows the regional distribution of examination malpractice cases, providing a clearer picture of where reported incidents were concentrated.

Explore the infographic and share your thoughts in the comments.

Source: National Examinations Council (NECO), 2024.