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Yoruba Leader, Prof Akintoye Reveals Abba Kyari Was Nigeria’s De Facto President
The Yoruba World Congress (YWC) on Monday rubbished the several empathies for Abba Kyari, late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.The body labeled Kyari as Nigeria’s de facto President and suggested that he was the one controlling the nation’s affairs.YWC President, Prof. Banji Akintoye, in a statement issued by Adeyemi Adeleye, the -
86 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In Nigeria, 70 In Lagos and 16 In Other States
Nigerians are in awe as to how 70 people test positive for the coronavirus in just one day after the country recorded a spike in coronavirus infections after 86 new tests turned out positive on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 627.Taking to its Twitter handle, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control -
President Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Yahaya Muhammad Dies After Protracted Illness
The President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Yahaya Muhammad, is dead. Mr Muhammad was also the special assistant to Governor Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa State, on Assembly matters.Auwal Sankara, media aide to Mr Badaru, announced his death in a statement sent to reporters in Jigawa. “The Jigawa State Government regrets to announce the -
COVID-19: Britain Starts Evacuation Of Nationals From Nigeria (Video)
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, the British Government has started evacuating its citizens from Nigeria.According to the statement, the affected persons are to pay a fee of below £500 for the flight which begin on Saturday this week. The High Commission said: “To be eligible for these flights you need to be a British citizen norma -
Nigeria Records Another Giant Rise In COVID-19, Announces 49 New Cases; Toll Rises To 542
Nigeria has recorded 49 new cases of coronavirus in Lagos, Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), Kano, Ogun, Oyo, and Ekiti states.This brings the total number of infections in the country to 542.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known via its Twitter handle on Saturday. The NCDC stated that the total number of coronavirus-related de -
25 Photos and Videos From Nigeria's CoS, Burial Of Abba Kyari In Abuja
Nigeria's internet scene has been set ablaze by the news of the passing on of the Nigeria's Chief of Staff who died on the 17th of April 2020. Although the burial had disregarded all the rules of social distancing that has been set out by the federal government, there were elements of personal protection as everyone in attendance had fac -
Nigeria Records 51 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Now 493
Nigeria has recorded 51 new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).In a tweet on Friday April 17, the NCDC reported thirty-two cases in Lagos, six in Kano, five in Kwara, two each in the Federal Capital Territory and Oyo, and one each in Ogun and Ekiti.This bring the total number of confirmed cas -
JUST IN: China, G-20 Countries To Give Debt Relief To Nigeria, Others
China and G-20 countries have agreed to give debt relief to the poorest countries in the world which are classified as IDA countries by the World Bank.This is according to comments made by David Malpass, the World Bank president, on Friday at the ongoing virtual April 2020 virtual Spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. -
Nigeria COVID-19 Toll Hits 442 As 35 New Cases Recorded
NCDC says 19 of these new cases were recorded in Lagos; 9 in FCT; 5 in Kano and 2 in Oyo.Nigeria now has 442 confirmed COVID19 cases.[html]Thirty-five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:19 in Lagos9 in FCT5 in Kano2 in OyoAs at 10:20 pm 16th April there are 442 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 152 have been dis -
Nigeria’s Immigration Boss, Muhammad Babandede Recovers From COVID-19
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has confirmed the result of his second test for Coronavirus. Babandede, who tested positive to the virus earlier, confirmed on Tuesday that he has tested negative twice to the virus after self-isolating.In statement, NIS spokesperson, Sunday James, said that news of Ba -
I Can't Play For Nigeria Again, We Have Standout Performers - Ighalo Names Two Players
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has ruled out the possibility of playing for Nigeria again.Ighalo, in a Twitter Q&A, said the young players in the Super Eagles squad are doing well.The 30-year-old specifically name-checked Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze as standout performers.Ighalo retired from international football in July 201 -
Nigeria Reports 19 New Cases Of COVID-19 Toll Rises To 362
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria has risen to 362, after nineteen new cases of the virus was reported today.Yesterday President Buhari extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja for another 14 days, due to the rising cases of coronavirus in the region.Taking to Twitter, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) re -
Watch The Moment Nigeria Police Destroys Food Items In Lagos Market
A video Trending online shows the moment some Nigeria Police officials were destroying peoples Goods in Lagos amid Coronavirus Hunger.Recall that Buhari extended the Coronavirus LockDown for another 14 days, therefore people are allowed to go to market from 10 am to 2pm.Despite the Hunger in the Country, Nigerian Police men are destroying food stu -
Nigeria Consul General, Anozie Maduabuchi Distribute Food Under The Rain For Nigerians In China
The Consul-General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, Mr Anozie Maduabuchi Cyril has been showing great affections and love to Nigerians in China despite the fact that he was assaulted after he tackled Chinese authorities for targetting Nigerians amid the Coronavirus pandemic.The consul general has been spotted in the rain distributting foods under t -
European Union Gives Nigeria €50 Million Grant To Fight Coronavirus
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja commended the European Union, EU, for donating the sum of N21 billion (50 million Euros) to support Nigeria’s efforts towards controlling the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.Receiving the EU delegation to the country, led by Ambassador Ketil Karlsen, President Buhari said the donation would go a -
IMF Grants Immediate Debt Relief For 25 Countries, Excludes Nigeria
International Monetary Fund has granted debt relief to 25 countries, mostly African nations excluding Nigeria.A statement by the Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, said it would provide $500m in grant-based debt service relief to these countries.“Today, I am pleased to say that our executive board approved immediate debt service -
20 New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Nigeria - NCDC Discloses
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday, confirmed twenty new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria.NCDC, in a tweet on its official Twitter page, disclosed that the confirmed cases were in Lagos, Kano, Edo, Ogun and Ondo States.This now brings the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria to 343.NCDC wrote: “Twenty n -
"Park Your Bags And Flee To Neighbouring Countries Because Nigeria Is Doomed" - Yvonne Jegede Advises Nigerians Over Current Robbery
Covid-19 is hard as it stands but for robbery to be added the struggle and fear are like a sledgehammer to the head kind of pain.From the look of things, Nigerian are not only dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic but robbery too— how worse can the situation get?There have been cases of robbery which left the citizens in perpetual fright. Actress Y -
Meet Nigeria’s First Millionaire Candido Da Rocha Who Did Laundry Of His Dirty Cloth In UK
Born in 1860 in Brazil, Candido Da Rocha was the son of Joao Esan Da Rocha— a returnee slave from Brazil..At age 10, senior Da Rocha who was from the Yoruba sub-group Ilesha was captured and sold into slavery in Brazil in 1840. After gaining his freedom, Esan would return to Nigeria in 1871 when most of the freed slaves in Brazil traced their ro -
Seven Kidnapped Victims Rescued By Troops Of Nigeria Army In Niger State
Troops of 31 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke, on Saturday, rescued seven kidnapped victims after an encounter with bandits at Dogon Gona Forest area of Niger State.The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.Enenche said the troops rescued t -
Chad Issues Nigeria, April 22 Deadline To Occupy Territories Seized From Boko Haram
Republic of Chad, a member of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against the terrorist groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), has issued Nigeria and Niger Republic an April 22 ultimatum to reoccupy territories Chadian troops seized from Boko Haram because it will withdraw its forces from those locations by t -
Here Is Breakdown Of Poor People In Nigeria According To Buhari's Government
The federal government on Friday, published the full list of 11 million “poor and vulnerable” Nigerians by states.According to the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO), the number cuts across 2.6 million households.Zamfara State has the highest number with 1.34million people across 290,000 householdsSokoto State is the leas -
"I Miss Nigeria, Can't Wait To Return" - Ben Bruce Says As He Reveals How He Protects Himself In U.S Due To Covid-19
Politician and chairman of Silverbird group, Ben Bruce, took to his Twitter handle to express how much he misses Nigeria as he is currently in the U.S where thousands of deaths have been recorded due to the Coronavirus pandemic.Posting a photo of how he dresses now in America to protect himself from getting infected, he wrote ''This is -
"It’s Better To Be Unemployed Than A Teacher In Nigeria" – Angry Nigerian Teacher Laments
A Nigerian teacher has revealed that he’s going to quit teaching soon whether he finds a new job or notAccording to this teacher, he would rather sit in the house doing nothing than continue teaching for the peanuts that he’s paid.Taking to social media, the guy who is known as ‘King David’ said he teaches Chemistry, Physics and Maths at a -
"We Don't Discriminate" -China Replies Nigeria Over Accusation Of Maltreating Nigerians In China
The Chinese Government has replied Nigeria over accusation of maltreating Nigerians in China.The government said it did not discriminate against nationals of any country but treats foreigners living in the country the same way as its citizens.Series of videos emanating from social media suggested that Chinese authorities were maltreating Nigerians -
Nigeria Records 17 New Coronavirus Cases, Total Now 305
Seventeen new Coronavirus cases were on Friday night confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).Of the positive cases, eight were recorded in Lagos, two in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), three in Kastina, one in Niger, one in Kaduna, one in Anambra and one in OndoThis brings the total number of confirmed cases to 305.So far, -
Consul-General Of Nigeria In China, Anozie Maduabuchi Cyril Assaulted After Condemning Poor Treatment Of Nigerians In China (Video)
The Consul-General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, Mr Anozie Maduabuchi Cyril was allegedly assaulted after he tackled Chinese authorities for targetting Nigerians amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Mr Anozie Maduabuchi Cyril was praised for speaking up for Nigerians in the Asian country after he tackled Chinese authorities in Guangzhou in rela -
Boss Mustapha Reveals He Never Knew That Nigeria Health Sector Is So Devastated (Video)
Secretary to the government of the federation, Boss Mustapha, revealed that he never knew Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure was in such a bad state.Boss Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19, said he realised how bad Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure was, after he was appointed to head the team. -
Consul-General Of Nigeria In China, Anozie Cyril Confronts Chinese Officials For Targeting Nigerians In China (Watch)
The Consul-General of Nigeria in China, Mr Anozie Madaubuchi Cyril has confronted some Chinese officials days after a video of Nigerians being sent out of their apartments in the Asian country went viral on social media. Mr Cyril accused the Chinese officials of targeting Nigerians in the wake of Coronavirus which began in the country. The a -
Importing Chinese Doctors To Nigeria Is Irresponsibility Of Leadership – Dino Melaye Reveals
A former lawmaker who represented Kogi West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye, has reacted to the arrival of a 15-man Chinese medical team in Nigeria.Report Reveals that about fifteen Chinese doctors entered Nigeria on Wednesday with the aim of helping the country manage the spread of Coronavirus.But reacting, Melay
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