Development Diaries

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Governor @seyimakinde has declared for Nigeria's 2027 presidency, but the opposition field keeps getting more crowded. This report examines whether the country's opposition is preparing to defeat the ruling party or preparing to divide votes again: developmentdiaries.com/makinde-joins-…

The worrying part is that the @HQNigerianArmy's arrest of civilians is not supposed to feel normal inside a constitutional democracy. This report looks into the unlawful arrest of @Justice_Crack and what authorities must do now: developmentdiaries.com/nigerias-army-…

Armed @officialEFCC operatives recently stormed a teaching hospital in Akwa Ibom, raising serious questions about patient safety inside healthcare facilities. This report explains why many Nigerians believe that the operation crossed a dangerous line: developmentdiaries.com/efcc-operation…

Many Nigerians who shouted “a new Nigeria is possible” in 2023 are now watching familiar opposition politics return with new party names and fresh promises. Here is what @PeterObi's recent political move really means for supporters: developmentdiaries.com/peter-obi-join…

"The Sovereignty Bill in Uganda is less about shielding states from foreign control and more about managing dissent through legal language, turning regulation into a tool for limiting who gets to speak, organise, and question authority." - @Dev_Diaries developmentdiaries.com/what-ugandas-s…

A handcuffed man begged to speak before being shot by a @PoliceNG officer. If the laws are clear in Nigeria, why do these killings keep happening? This report traces the pattern and what must change: developmentdiaries.com/handcuffed-and…

Zambia has ended bail for sexual offences, but for many women and girls, the major concern is whether this law will protect them in practice or remain another strong policy that struggles to reach those who need it most. This report explains why: 👇developmentdiaries.com/zambia-sexual-…

A recent @CIVICUSalliance report says attacks on journalists in #Ghana are rising, and 'false news' laws are being used. What changed, and why is no one saying anything? 👇 developmentdiaries.com/journalist-att…

The @officialABAT administration recently announced the exit of finance minister Wale Edun without any clear explanation, deepening the suspicion that power, not public interest, is doing the real work behind the scenes. Read more: developmentdiaries.com/nigeria-financ…

Millions of Nigerians rely on @RemitaNET for government payments. Now there are questions about a possible data breach, with @ndpcngr investigating the platform. 👉 Read more to find out why if this goes wrong, it goes wrong at scale: developmentdiaries.com/remita-data-br…

'Be grateful you are not Kenya'. That was the message from President @officialABAT. But the comparison did not hold. Read more: developmentdiaries.com/tinubu-told-ni…

Why does the same problem keep repeating on this rail line? In this report, we look at the pattern of rail safety failures in Nigeria, the duty bearers responsible, and what Nigerians should be asking for.

The Abuja–Kaduna train was meant to save travellers from the dangers of the highway. Yet frightening rail incidents keep happening. After another troubling moment on Monday left passengers injured, one question refuses to go away. developmentdiaries.com/abuja-kaduna-t…

Read more on the FCT elections and trust deficit: developmentdiaries.com/fct-polls-inec…

FCT elections or Owambe? @HURIWA_NIGERIA is calling out @GovWike for treating the polls like a private party.🥤👀 With voter turnout so low, it felt like a 'family meeting'. @inecnigeria appeared to be the guest who saw something suspicious, took a long sip and stayed silent.

The @NGRSenate and @HouseNGR are meeting again this week, but the real concern is: Are they harmonising the Electoral Act or harmonising the interests of the party in power? 👀 Real-time transmission is on the line. Full story ⬇️

Nigeria’s states are handing N455 billion to foreign creditors in 2025 alone, but how much of it actually benefits citizens? It is time to know your state’s debt story and what you can demand. See how to hold governors accountable. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">developmentdiaries.com/n455-billion-f…

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#AskAMan is trending, but while men give confident advice online, real women’s safety remains a crisis in South Africa @GovernmentZA . What if every GBV case, shelter, and police response were tracked, transparent, and enforced? developmentdiaries.com/south-africa-t…