Zikoko Citizen

06/10/2025

The Police say tinted glass permits are back to fight crime.

But with billions on the table and Tinubu’s revenue drive in full swing, it looks like just another money-making scheme.

What do you think?

03/10/2025

Tinubu’s shea nut ban came with zero warning and no concern for those who would be most affected. Now, hundreds of thousands of women are paying the price.

02/10/2025

“Token of appreciation”? More like taxpayer-funded luxury.

The SUVs the Akwa Ibom ex-deputy governors got were not gifts, but perks guaranteed by a pension law.

They say it stops politicians from stealing so billions are spent on cars while most people in the state do not have clean water.

How is that a fair deal?

30/09/2025

The tragic passing of Arise News broadcaster Somtochukwu Maduagwu highlights the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s capital.

We need more than talk of launching investigations and promises of apprehending culprits. We need action. We need safety.

And we need justice—for Sommie and the many like her to whom Nigeria has happened.

29/09/2025

Lewis Hamilton’s dog fought pneumonia with top-tier care. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s healthcare system is fighting for its life.

Government officials spend billions on cars and comfort, while there is only one licensed doctor for every 10,000 Nigerians, and people are dying from preventable diseases.

25/09/2025

Four female politicians in Lagos died shortly after taking office, and Nigerians are asking questions.

“Brief illness” isn’t cutting it—people want answers.

24/09/2025

Lekki is flooding again, and the Lagos State Government has failed to fix it.

In 2022, Sanwo-Olu promised “never again will Lagos be branded as a flood ravaged city.”

Three years later, residents are still paying luxury prices to wade through brown water.

23/09/2025

The National Assembly has extended their two-month holiday by an extra two weeks.

It seems our lawmakers are living the soft life, while citizens are really going through it.

14/08/2025

Minister of Works, David Umahi, reveals it could cost ₦3.8 trillion to repair the 3rd Mainland Bridge and ₦3.6 trillion for a new bridge.

23/07/2025

Foyin hoped to graduate in 2022 but ASUU strikes unravelled her plans, stunted her dreams and reshaped her aspirations.

Foyin reflects on how ASUU strikes under Buhari unravelled her plans, stunted her dreams and reshaped her aspirations.

23/07/2025

She knows all about japa and japada-ing

Leah shares how she applied to study in the US and how other Nigerian students can boost their U.S student visa chances.

23/07/2025

FYI: Muhammadu Buhari was a significant and persistent figure in Nigeria’s history.

Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has died today, Sunday, July 13, in London, at the age of 82.