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4,863 candidates. Only 469 are women.

INEC’s final list for the 2027 National Assembly elections shows that women make up just 9.7% of candidates contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats.

That means fewer than 1 in 10 National Assembly candidates is a woman.

What does this say about women’s representation in Nigerian politics?

Nigeria has the farmers. We have the farmland. So why are so many Nigerians still struggling to afford enough food?

From insecurity affecting farming to rising production costs and food prices, Nigeria’s food-security challenge goes beyond simply producing more food.

So, what’s really behind the problem?

PAP Explains 📌📌

What’s the first thing you eat when you start your day? 👀

Your first meal can affect your energy, focus and how you feel throughout the day. So, before you grab just anything, take a moment to think about what’s on your plate.

Nigeria may be changing how children go through basic education.

A proposed reform would extend basic education from **9 to 12 years**, combining junior and senior secondary education into one uninterrupted system.

The goal? Reduce dropouts and make transitions easier.

But it’s still a **proposal**, not yet a nationwide reality.

Would you support a 12-year basic education system?

Some Nigerian communities once believed twins were a bad omen leading to the abandonment and killing of newborn twins.

Mary Slessor became famous for fighting the practice in Calabar, but she wasn’t alone. The opposition had already begun before she arrived.

So, what really brought the practice to an end?

What other Nigerian cultural practice has changed dramatically over time?

Political godfatherism puts personal interests above public service. Nigeria needs leaders chosen for their competence, integrity, and commitment to the people not their connections.

Flooding in Abuja is not new, but residents say it is getting worse.

From flooded roads to stranded vehicles and affected homes, the situation is becoming a growing concern.

So, what is causing it, and why does it need urgent attention?

PAP Explains📌📌

The International Criminal Court has dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into alleged systemic kidnappings in Nigeria as crimes against humanity.

The ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber II dismissed the application on September 1, 2026, saying it was not properly before the court and lacked a legal basis.

The Federal Government has welcomed the decision, while raising concerns over how the anonymous petition was initially processed.