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"Nigeria Is A Failing State And The Worse Will Happen If We Don't Act" - Former INEC Boss, Attahiru Jega
Professor Attahiru Jega, a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that Nigeria is a failing state and action is needed to prevent “the worst” from happening. Jega, who presided over the 2015 general elections, spoke on Saturday, Dec. 16, while delivering the convocation lecture at the Bauchi S -
'How I Returned To Nigeria Homeless After Spending 30 Years In UK, US" – Ondo Man, Joseph Ibironke
A Nigerian man, Joseph Ibironke has shared his harrowing experience of spending 30 years abroad in search of a better life, only to return to Nigeria empty-handed.The man, who initially moved to the United Kingdom in the early 1980s, disclosed the challenges he faced during his extensive sojourn. “I left Nigeria in the 1980s. If memory serves m -
"Covering Your Number Plates Criminal Offence" – Nigeria Police Force Warns Motorists
The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated that it is a criminal offence for motorists to cover their number plates without valid reasons.The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement via his X handle on Friday.He said it is mandatory to make registration numbers visible at all times.Adejobi said, “It is a c -
"Only Organised Private Sector Can Solve Nigeria’s Problems" – Former Minister, Chinedu Nebo
A former Minister of Power, Prof Chinedu Nebo, has said the current challenges bedeviling Nigeria can never be solved by the political class alone but through the organised private sector.Nebo, who is the Vice-Chancellor, University of the Niger, Anambra State, stated this in a Christmas Message during the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, orga -
“We’re Transforming Nigeria With Support Of NASS” – President Tinubu Reveals
President Bola Tinubu has said that the efforts of his administration to transform Nigeria’s economy are yielding results with the support of the National Assembly.Tinubu made this known while speaking at a colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, in Abuja.He said that the challenges facing the -
Nigeria Singer L.A.X Says He’ll Start Drinking Alcohol If He's Offered N100M
Nigerian singer, Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as L.A.X has revealed the only condition he would take alcohol.The former Starboy Entertainment artiste said he would start drinking alcohol if he is offered N100 million.He stated this in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, while admitting that money was the main reason artistes unde -
President Tinubu Blames Lack Of Data For Nigeria's Slow Growth
President Bola Tinubu has described the absence of comprehensive data as the major technology affliction affecting Nigeria’s growth and Africa at large.Tinubu represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said this at the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) 2023 conference on Thursday in Lagos.The conference had the theme: ”Leve -
Help Make Nigeria Our Second Home, Somali Ambassador Begs Wike
The Somalian Ambassador to Nigeria, Jamal Mohammed Barrow has pleaded with the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to help and make Nigeria a second home to Somalians.Barrow who made the plea on Thursday when he paid a courtesy call on Wike said his country had for the past three years applied for a land to build its Chancery but t -
"Nigeria Should Have Female Governor By Now" – Veteran Actress, Joke Silva Bemoans
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has bemoaned the exclusion of women from leadership positions in Nigeria, especially in the political sector.She said women were at the forefront of leadership in pre-independent Nigeria but have lost grip on leadership in recent times.The legendary thespian said that by now, Nigeria should have had at least a -
The Untold Story Of Nigeria's IGP Tafa Balogun And How He Fell From Power To Jail
Mustafa Adebayo Balogun was the 11th Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. He joined the police force in May 1973 and officially became the IGP in March 2002.Young Balogun was born on August 25, 1947, at Ila-Orangun in Osun State, South-west Nigeria. He studied at the University of Lagos, earning a B.A. in political science there in 1972. -
Nigeria Rapper Odumodublvck Declares He’ll Never Stoop So Low To Date Man Utd Fan
Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodublvck, a Nigerian rapper, has declared that he would never “stoop so low” to date a female Manchester United fan.Odumodublvck posted on his X handle, “I have so many pretty women in my DM on Instagram professing their love to me, and I really appreciate them.” But one girl, I investigated her profile a -
Nigeria Senate Canvasses More Investments In Sports Development Aftermath CAF Awards
The Senate has asked the Federal Government to increase investments in sports development throughout the country.The announcement followed the recent CAF awards, which saw Nigerian athletes win multiple honours.Senator Sumalia Kawu, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development, said on Wednesday in Abuja that the awards were “bold -
Nigeria Singer Tems Narrates How She Received Death Threats Over Pregnancy Rumours
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed that she received death threats over her pregnancy rumours.Recall that Tems sparked pregnancy rumours after she was spotted at Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2024 London Fashion Week show, donning a black dress with a purple fluffy coat and matching heels, and many -
Actress Moyo Lawal Celebrates Being Google Most Searched Person in Nigeria 2023
Nollywood Actress Moyo Lawal is celebrating the feat of being the most searched person on Google in Nigeria, 2023.Captioning the post,she wrote: "What doesn't break you, only makes you stronger. #mostsearchedNigerian2023" . -
VID; Nigerian Man Weeps As He Accuses Wife He Relocated From Nigeria To The UK Of Ruining Him
A Nigerian man in the UK has broken down in tears, accusing his wife who he recently relocated from Nigeria of ruining him. In a viral video, the man who appears to be from Edo state said he has been in the UK for 23 years and recently brought his wife to live with him. He claimed his wife turned against him, asked for the marriage to be annuled a -
Nigeria’ll Be In Confusion If All Ex Govs. Control Successors -Edwin Clark Tells Tinubu To Call Wike To Order
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark has sent a warning to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This is as he called on President Bola Tinubu to call Wike to order over the crisis rocking Rivers state. The PANDEF leader was reacting to a fresh political crisis in the oil-rich South-South state as 27 members of the Rivers Sta -
Super Falcons of Nigeria Win National Team of The Year at The CAF 2023 Awards
Nigerian fans have taken to social media to praise the Super Falcons after they were named the Women’s Team of the Year at the CAF 2023 Awards off the back of an impressive showing at the Women’s World Cup on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.Nigeria’s brave ladies bowed out of the competition in the round of 16 after losing to England on p -
From Hilda Baci To Gangs Of Lagos, See Top Google Searches Of 2023 In Nigeria
Google released its “Year in Search” on Monday. It’s a compilation of the top trending terms, people, actors, musicians, topics, and questions that Nigerians searched for in 2023. According to Google, these lists are based on search terms that had the highest spike in 2023 as compared to the previous year.According to Google’s Nigerian dat -
"Nigeria’ll Be Great Again Under Tinubu" – Akpabio Assures
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to be patient and steadfast with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.Speaking at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to mark his 61st birthday, the Senate President maintained that Tinubu has the political will to execute life touching projects for the peo -
Being Nigeria’s President Is Like Demotion – Bishop Oyedepo
The General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also called Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said that running for presidency in Nigeria is like a demotion for him. Oyedepo made this know on Saturday, December 9, during the impartation service of the just concluded Shiloh 2023, themed ‘Redeemed to flourish in hard times’. While -
Every Part Of Nigeria Will Feel Impact Of Tinubu’s Govt – Shettima
Vice President, Sen Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the administration of his principal will deploy all resources to ensure a lasting solution to the crisis in the country. Shettima gave the assurance when he received the traditional ruler from Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, the Mishkahan Mwaghavul, HRH John Hirse, who le -
I Achieved a Lot When I Left Nigeria Without Attending Church… Twitter User Highlights
A Twitter (X) user has narrated why he stopped going to church and what he has achieved after his decisionThe Nigerian micro-blog user who is based in Germany recounted how he stopped attending church even before leaving the shores of Nigeria.According to him, in his words he wrote: Before I left Nigeria in 2017, I started reducing my atten -
‘Feel Free To Leave Nigeria’ – Bishop Matthew Kukah Encourages Nigerian Youths
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, on Saturday said Nigerian youths should feel free to migrate abroad.Kukah, however, noted that those who migrated abroad would later realise that Nigeria needs them.He issued the advice while addressing graduands of Veritas University during their convocation ceremony.Kukah called for the right -
UK Court Awards Nigeria £20M In Damages & Compensation In The Long-running $11B P & ID Case
A UK court has directed Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) to pay Nigeria £20 million in damages and compensation following Nigeria's victory in an $11 billion judgment debt.The court rejected P&ID's appeal, citing reprehensible conduct.The £20 million must be paid within 28 days.In October, the UK court upheld Nigeri -
We Need Each Other - President Tinubu Begs Multinational Companies Not To Leave Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, Dec. 7, pleaded with multinational companies operating in Nigeria not to leave the country.He said that his administration was determined to remove all bottlenecks to the smooth running of their businesses. He added that there no obstacle too big to be removed to make Nigeria a safe-haven for large-sc -
Wizkid's Babymama, Jada Pollock Declares Her Love For Nigeria, Says Her Favourite Place is Abuja (VID)
Jada Pollock, the manager and babymama of Afrobeats sensation, Wizkid has disclosed that she loves Nigeria.She expressed that her favourite place in the West African country was Abuja.In a trending TikTok video, Jada Pollock was comfortably seated among others in what seemed to be a cinema as she discussed her experiences in Nigeria.She mentioned -
NNPCL Uncovers Over 4,800 Illegal Connections On Oil Pipelines In Nigeria
Over 4,800 illegal connections on oil pipelines have been discovered by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the country.The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari disclosed this while appearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Friday, December 8.He said; “We have over 4,800 illegal connections -
Some Foreign Airlines May Quit Nigeria Over Trapped $790m Ticket Revenue - IATA Warns FG
The International Air Transport Association has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria that some foreign airlines may be forced to quit the Nigerian aviation market if nothing is done about the $790m ticket revenue currently trapped in the country.The IATA Regional Vice President, Africa & Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, at a media presentation with -
Israel-Hamas War: Alumni Association Calls For Permanent Ceasefire, Cautions Nigeria
The Political Science Alumni of the University of Ibadan has called for a permanent ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, warning of regional and global consequences if the conflict is not urgently brought to a halt.In a communique shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the group also cautioned Nigeria over the stance of the various int -
Nigeria Players, Osimhen And Oshoala Make Final Three-Man Shortlist Of CAF Awards
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list for the men and women categories, respectivelyOsimhen who finished as the top scorer in the 2023 African Cup Nations qualifiers will battle Egypt’s Mohammed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez for the top go
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