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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has declared that insecurity has been tamed across the country by the Nigerian army.He stated that “all these cries of insecurity which some groups and individuals are taking it as a political game, I think they should have a rethink because it is no longer the case.”He spoke during a visit to t ...
We Have Successfully Tamed Insecurity In Nigeria, Recent Cry Is Political -Tukur Buratai Emphasises -
The Fulani socio-cultural organisation in Nigeria, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has called on President Buhari to as a matter of urgency, arrest former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent remarks on insecurity in the country.The group said the former President in his open letter to President Buhari released today July 15th, accused Fulani he ... Miyetti Allah Tells President Buhari To Arrest Obasanjo Over His Comment On Insecurity In Nigeria -
A number of Nigerians took to their social media accounts to say they hope Nigeria loses to Algeria at AFCON because most of the players making up the Super Eagles team are Igbos.The men said they support Algeria and hope for Nigeria's loss.Nigerians have called out their behaviour while pointing out that tribalism is keeping us from moving f ...
Nigerians React After Northerners Hope Algeria Wins Nigeria Because Team Is Made Up Of Igbos -
It has been revealed that a Nigerian guy has destroyed his flatscreen Television after the Super Eagles of Nigeria was lashed by their Algerians counterparts in the ongoing AFCON 2019.It was also disclosed that the dude who destroyed his Television set also placed 700,000 Naira which is equivalent to 10,349.10 Ghanaian Cedi bet and sadly for him, ... Angry Nigerian Man Breaks His LED TV After Loosing A Bet Of N700k During Nigeria Vs Algeria -
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written yet another letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, warning that Nigeria is tipping towards a dangerous cliff and only the president could forestall such a looming disaster.Mr Obasanjo a former Nigerian leader, between 1999 and 2007, said Nigeria has been consumed by violence and ethnic divisions since ... Obasanjo Writes Buhari Again, Warns Him to End Violent Attacks Across Nigeria -
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has insisted that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has failed.According to him, the problems confronting Nigeria were beyond Buhari.Soyinka stated this while playing host to students who paid him a visit on his 85th birthday.The literary icon made it clear that while state governments differ in success ra ... Buhari Has Failed, Cannot Solve Nigeria’s Problems – Prof. Soyinka Blows Hot -
A Mahrez goal at the 90th minute was all that was needed to condemn the super eagles of Nigeria into the 3rd place playoffs of the African cup of Nations 2019 after a woeful display in the Semi Final match that saw Algeria took the early lead through a Troost-Ekong own goal. Nigeria did not come out to play like they have done in the previous game ...
Algeria Knocks Super Eagles Of Nigeria Out Of AFCON 2019 -
Date: Sunday 14th July Time: 8:00pm Stadium: Cairo Int'l Stadium Referee: Bakary Papa Gassama (Gambia) Goal Scorer: Team News Algeria Algeria were not among the hot favourites to succeed in this competition after what has been a turbulent couple of years for the Desert Foxes.The North African side failed to win a single group game ... FT!Algeria (2) Vs (1) Nigeria - African Cup Of Nations Semi-Final Matches, Scorers And Stats -
Date: Sunday 14th July Time: 8:00pm Stadium: Cairo Int'l Stadium Referee: Bakary Papa Gassama (Gambia) Goal Scorer: Team News Algeria Algeria were not among the hot favourites to succeed in this competition after what has been a turbulent couple of years for the Desert Foxes.The North African side failed to win a single group game ... Algeria v Nigeria - African Cup Of Nations Semi-Final Matches, Scorers And Stats -
A Malaysia-based Nigerian man in a message addressed to those asking questions about the ‘scare and change in his face’, narrated how he was almost killed by a blood brother over an undisclosed issue.Advising his followers never to check up on their generator when it goes off at night, the Nigerian man revealed that he underwent 2 major brain ...
Malaysia-based Man Narrates How His Blood Brother Almost Killed Him After He Returned To Nigeria -
Algeria’s hopes of winning their first Africa Cup of Nations for 29 years will be boosted by the arrival of another 600 fans on board military planes should they reach Friday’s final.The Ministry of Defence told AFP that six military planes will be used to shuttle supporters of the Desert Foxes to Cairo for the final if they beat Nigeria in Su ... AFCON 2019! Algeria Orders Military Planes To Fly Fans To Egypt For AFCON Semi-final Against Nigeria -
Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Muhammad Babandede, has said many illegal immigrants living in the country will soon be deported as the Service is set to commence issuance of residence permits to foreigners in the country.Disclosing this at the passing out parade of 396 cadets in the 44th Superintendent Basic Course h ... “Many Illegal Immigrants Will Soon Be Deported From Nigeria” – Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) -
A former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has lamented that the country’s wealth has been in the pocket of an influential few and called for politicians to invest in infrastructure to create jobs and reduce crime.Amaechi said Nigeria is a country without consequences, as citizens and voters have failed to hold politicians and leaders ... Nigeria’s Wealth In The Pocket Of Influential Few - Rotimi Amaechi -
Thousands of seized vehicles estimated to cost about N30 billion are currently wasting away at various warehouses of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) nationwide as bidders prospect for opportunity to buy them on the e-auction platform.The Guardian learnt that the vehicles, including exotic brands and top models, were either abandoned by importers ... N30b Seized Vehicles Waste Away In Various Warehouses Of The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) -
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has backed up his Fulanisation agenda claim with a discovery in the new international passport introduced by the Nigerian government.He claims that his new discovery is proof that the government of Nigeria is pursuing a pro-Fulani agenda at the detriment of other ethnic ...
Biafra Agitator, Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Nigeria’s New Passport -
The new Nigerian international passport is not full of pages dedicated to one tribe( Fulani herdsmen)rather the new design comprises of a variety of tribes. Here are some images of the pages. ... Pages From The New Nigeria International Passport Celebrating Different Tribes -
The Super Eagles of Nigeria must defeat the Algerian National team to reach AFCON 2019 finals. Algeria beat Ivory Coast in their quarter final fixture after the teams were on 1 goal each after the end of full time and extra time, the tie had to be settled through penalty shoot-outs. Algeria came on top at the end of the penalties meaning they will ... Nigeria Set To Face Algeria In AFCON 2019 Semi-Finals After Ivory Coast Lost On Penalties -
The bulk of an estimated $90 billion that left Africa annually through illicit financial flow to overseas might have come from Nigeria.The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Bolaji Owasanoye, made the disclosure on Thursday at the 2019 Africa Union (AU) Anti-Corruption Day in Lagos.Mr Owasan ... Nigeria is a Major Contributor Of The $90bn Illegal Money Going Overseas From Africa – ICPC -
Former heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua is currently in Nigeria on a charity visit and as expected he is being mugged by several loyal fans and supporters. Anthony Joshua's parent are from Nigeria and this would be the first time he would visit the country since he became the heavy weight champion of the world, we will be bri ...
Exclusive Video: Anthony Joshua Visits Nigeria and All The Ladies Are Going Crazy -
Ghanaians no longer need a visa to travel to South Africa.This is because the South African Government has added Ghana to the list of its visa-free countries.This was captured in a post on South Africa’s Home Affairs Twitter handle.Other countries that were added to the list of visa-free countries include Qatar, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand ... Ghana Added To South Africa’s List Of Visa-Free Countries, “Homework” Needed Before Adding Nigeria -
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E. A. Adeboye, has said that the fact that he is quiet, does not mean he is silent on national issues.Adeboye, in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the church, Olaitan Olubiyi, explained that there are different ways of responding to issues affecting th ... Pastor Adeboye Speaks On The Recent Protest At RCCG Headquarters Over Killings In Nigeria -
Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the Semi Finals of the AFCON 2019 competition, they now face the winner of Algeria v Ivory Coast tie in what promises to be a scintillating encounter. Nigeria has built from strength to strength in this year's AFCON after the initial bleep in their performance that saw them lost to Madagascar in ... Nigeria Super Eagles Beat Bafana Bafana Of South Africa To Qualify For AFCON Semis -
Date: Wednesday 10th July Time: 8:00pm Stadium: Cairo Int'l Stadium Referee: Goal Scorer: Team News Nigeria Gernot Rohr has some strong options to go to on his bench if he chooses to do so, but the team that beat Cameroon looks like it could be his best and it would be a foolhardy move to try and alter it. Nigeria Key Man Odion Ig ... Nigeria (2) v (1) South Africa - African Cup Of Nations Quarter Final Matches, Scorers And Stats -
A document obtained from the DMO revealed that the total foreign debts of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as well as the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, was $11.406 billion as at December 31, 2016. Premium Times Lagos state, which has the highest domestic debt among all 36 states, also has the highest foreign debt as at D ... Check Out the List Of Most Indebted States In Nigeria - Number One Will Surprise You -
The National Population Commission DG explained that the urgency of a census had positive implications for national security. The National Population Commission has estimated that the population of the country is about 190 million.The Director-General of the commission, Dr Ghaji Ismail, who spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, said it was ... Just In: "Nigeria's Population Now 190 Million" - NPC Reveals -
Imo West Senator, Rochas Okorocha, has called for the creation of Federal Ministry of Happiness to curtail the rising rate of suicide in Nigeria.Speaking on a motion on the subject on Tuesday, Mr Okorocha said every case of suicide could be traced to unhappiness among the people.This, he said, could be solved by dedicating a ministry to cater to i ... Okorocha Makes Case For A ‘Ministry Of Happiness’ To Address Nigeria’s Rising Cases Of Suicide -
Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Rilwan Akiolu, has made an ground-shaking assertion by disclosing that the biggest problem Nigeria has is her former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.The monarch made this known while speaking at the presentation of a book by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, and former governor of Ogun state.The book t ... "Nigeria’s Major Problem Is Obasanjo" - Oba Of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu Reveals -
What do you expect from Nigerians when they see a car packed with over 1000hp which can clock over 400km/h? A car that can accelerate from 0-100 in just 3 seconds and again, is very expensive.The development of the Bugatti Veyron was one of the greatest technological challenges ever known in the automotive industry. Everything had to be developed ... N1billion Bugatti Veyron Spotted In Nigeria -
It was excitement galore at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) yesterday as the institution’s Engineering Faculty successfully unveiled its first five-seater electric car.Christened Lion Ozumba 551, the car, made with 80 per cent locally-sourced materials, could undertake a 30-kilometer distance when fully charged.Vice Chancellor of the uni ... University Of Nigeria, Nsuka Unveils First Five-Seater Electric Car -
British-born Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah has won the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing for her short story ‘Skinned’. She emerged from a shortlist of five writers, that also included another Nigerian, Tochukwu Emmanuel Okafor, who wrote ”All Our Lives”.Others on the shortlist were Meron Hadero (Ethiopia) for ‘The Wall’, Cher ... Nigeria-Born Writter, Lesley Nneka Wins The 20th Edition Of The Caine Prize For African Writing
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