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The Backstory

The Backstory is Nigeria’s news in context. We examine Nigeria’s headlines and connect the dots to help you see the bigger picture.The Backstory is produced by Triple-E Media. Other Triple-E Media pro... Read more

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Obasanjo's letter to young Nigerians (an audio rendition)

Obasanjo's letter to young Nigerians (an audio rendition)

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The US embassy issues an alert

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He was obsessed. And Ummita paid the ultimate price.

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INEC delists over 1.1 million new voter registrations but it’s not a conspiracy

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