AFROANGLE

After the March 29 attack in Jos that killed 27+, the President proposed deploying 5,000 AI surveillance systems. But Jos isn’t a surveillance problem. It’s about identity, inequality, and failed justice. This response misses the point. Read more: afroangle.com/en/articles/be…

When @YhungProf0 announced his academic success few days ago, the mention of @NELFUND placed him at the center of an ongoing partisan debate regarding @officialABAT education policy. Here,we moved beyond the noise to explore the person behind the headline. shorturl.at/uQXMJ

US–Iran tensions have pushed oil above $100 per barrel, and Nigerian households are paying the price. Petrol is over ₦1,300 per litre, fares are rising, and tricycle riders in Ibadan queue at dawn to survive. Read more: afroangle.com/en/articles/us…

Bandit activity is disrupting movement and trade across the North-West, with routes linking Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Sokoto now seen as unsafe. Learn more about highway vulnerabilities and the cost to civilian live in this week's update here: afroangle.com/en/articles/wi…

There has been a notable shift toward the use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), a development that could significantly alter the operational landscape. Learn more about how the threat landscape is shaping up here... afroangle.com/en/articles/es…

In the reporting week, between April 5 and 12, attacks intensified across rural communities, triggering fresh displacement and reflecting an ongoing evolution in the operational patterns of armed groups.

@idowuFrederic Thank you for the thoughtful words. We’re glad the story resonated with you. Chief Obelawo’s journey is one that deserves to be studied and remembered. We appreciate you sharing in that pride.

@theafroangle The quality of this article is one that needs to be studied. This gives insights into the life of chief Obelawo. Thank you @theafroangle for this. I feel so proud to share a part of my history with this legend

Chief Obelawo’s story inspiring! From being a young boy born into the Agbetusi Royal House in Ara, who faced early betrayal and poverty, he became one of Nigeria’s industrial giant who pioneered West African commerce.

@madhouse_tikera Thank you, we appreciate the support.

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But his return to Nigeria after meeting General Gowon made him do even more—pivot into manufacturing of plastic products. Read his rise from grass to grace here: afroangle.com/en/articles/th… #Afroangle #NigerianHistory #IndustrialPioneer

Lawal Yusuf Amuda Obelawo began as a hawker, built a transportation empire and a network of filling stations in Côte d'Ivoire, backed by a French government-sponsored business course…

Read the full story on how climate instability is impacting a generation. afroangle.com/en/articles/cl… #Afroangle #AfricanChildhood #GlobalImpact

We must move beyond acknowledging their adaptation and commit to preserving childhood as a space for growth, imagination, and protection, rather than one defined by survival. The choices made now will shape the kind of society that emerges in the years to come.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is actively rewriting the childhood of children across Africa. From the severe Nigerian flooding that disrupted their academic calendar & submerged classrooms, to prolonged droughts across the Horn of Africa…

As Abeokuta enters a bigger spotlight, the conversation is no longer just about style and tradition, but about power and who defines culture on a global stage. Read more: afroangle.com/en/articles/eg… #afroangle #nigeriaculture #egbaliganza

Egbaliganza 2026 has renewed debates about the limits of heritage, identity, and cultural expansion. What began as a celebration of Egba history & #fashion now draws international attention, raising questions about ownership, authenticity, and how far a #cultural brand should go.

This deterioration occurs against a backdrop of two potentially major shifts in the regional landscape: a major leadership vacuum within the insurgent group Lakurawa and the premature onset of the 2027 political cycle.

This week, the security situation in the Northest continues to worsen. How does this impact the security landscape in the coming weeks? Click here to read more: afroangle.com/en/articles/hi… #securityreport #afroangle #banditry

The women of Balogun Market are not just traders, they are shaping the future of business and Nigeria. Read their incredible story here: afroangle.com/en/articles/ho… #afroangle

Women are the backbone of Lagos State’s informal economy. In Balogun Market, they don’t just trade bundles of Swiss lace or deal in gold. They also care for children and carry family responsibilities on their shoulders. Read their incredible story here: afroangle.com/en/articles/ho…