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Photo: Nigeria Actor, Osita Iheme ‘Pawpaw’ Receives Lifetime Achievement At AMAA Awards
A popular Nigerian actor has been honoured with a lifetime award. Osita Iheme better known as Pawpaw showed off the Lifetime Achievement Award given to him at the African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA on Twitter. Pawpaw who is known to act alongside colleague, Aki who recently celebrated his 43rd birthday has remained an icon in the movie industry fo

Tons Of Foreign Rice Flood Nigeria Weeks After Borders Were Reopened
The Rice Millers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) has alerted of massive rice smuggling into the country.Their alarm comes barely five weeks after the federal government reopened Nigerian borders.The entry points were shut from August 20, 2019 to December 17, 2020In a statement on Friday, RIMAN Chairman, Peter Dama, said tons of smuggled rice are be
New America President, Joe Biden Reverses Trump Ban On Nigeria, Others
United States President, Joe Biden started his first day in office by erasing some actions of former President Donald Trump.In his first executive orders, Biden reversed Trump’s policies on the coronavirus pandemic, immigration, and climate change.Biden canceled the ban which restricted travel to the U.S. from mostly Muslim nations.The countries

Dr. Uzoma Emenike Set To Become Nigeria's Ambassador To The USA
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Uzoma Emenike as Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the United States of America (USA).The appointment was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, on his Twitter page on Tuesday evening.According to Ogunlesi, Dr. Emenike is currently Nigeria’s Amba
Nigeria Golden Eaglets Loses WAFU Final As Cote d’Ivoire Emerges Champions
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were beaten by Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2021 WAFU B Tourney at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo on Monday night.The Fatai Amoo team, who had lost 1-0 to the Baby Elephants at the group stage of the tournament, were again beaten 3-2 by the champions.Sindou Kone fired Cote d’Ivoire in front from a corner in th

Canada Govt. Sets To Support Nigeria With $10M To Tackle Insecurity
Acting Canadian High commissioner Nicholas Simard has said his country is willing to support Nigeria with $10 million (N3.9bn) in its battle against insecurity.Simard, who said this when he visited the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, in Abuja, stressed the need to build the capacity of personnel of the Police Force, among ot
Nigeria Government Releases N10Bn To Support Vaccine Production In Nigeria
The Ministry of Finance, on Monday, released N10 billion to support domestic vaccines production to tackle Covid-19 pandemic in the Nigeria.The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, made this known at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) Covid-19 briefing on Monday in Abuja.Ehanire said: “The Ministry of Finance has released N10 billion to support

COVID 19: Femi Fani Kayode Lashes Out At FG For Re-Opening Public & Private Schools In Nigeria
A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has lashed out at the federal government for reopening public and private schools in Nigeria. Recall that the federal government ordered schools to reopen on January 18 across the country, despite rising cases of COVID-19. Though the Ministry of Education has promised to monitor resumption and compli
Nigeria's International Footballer, Asisat Oshoala Mourns As She Loses Her Mum
Nigerian professional footballer, Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON has announced the passing away of her mother.The 26-year-old, Nigerian international footballer took to her Instagram to share the sad news, revealing that she passed away on Today, 17th January 2020 31st.She wrote: ”Sometimes, life just hit us hard in places we can’t respond”

Dangote Group Completes Nigeria’s Longest Concrete Road Located In Kogi; First Of Its Kind
The Dangote Group has completed Nigeria’s longest rigid pavement located in Kogi State. It is the first of its kind, top engineers say.The 43KM Obajana-Kabba road constructed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has been described by motorists as the country’s most strategic highway that is aiding travellers between the North and the South.Ola
Lady Who Said Kenya Is Better Than Nigeria Got More Than Her Request From Nigerians
Nigerians on Twitter have been taking a swipe at a Nigerian lady who arrived in Kenya and said the country is better than Nigeria.Taking to her page on the platform, the lady posted some photos of some facilities in the east African country and labelled her own country as Hell Lite. It didn’t take long for her post to go viral and Nigerians in t

COVID-19 Worsens In Nigeria; Records Highest Daily Cases Ever With 1,867 New Infections
It has been reported that Nigeria has reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day.This new number of infections broke a record set just one week ago as the virus continues to spread rapidly across the nation.On Friday, barely a day after Nigeria announced it’s worst day of the pandemic with 23 lives lost, a total of 1,867 new i
Nigeria Ranks Lowest Amongst List Of 15 Most Powerful Passports For 2021
The Henley Passport Index for 2021 was released on January 5, 2021 and Nigeria is at number 97 on the ranking with access to 46 countries.Citizens of the land of the rising sun, Japan, that has been hogging the number 1 spot for 3 years have access to 191 countries, without prior visa.The Henley Passport Index is based on data from the Internation

Nigeria U-17 Qualifies For WAFU Cup Final After Defeating Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s national under-17 male football team on Friday defeated their Burkina Faso counterpart 1-0 to qualify for the finals of the WAFU U-17 tournament in Lome, Togo. With this win, the Golden Eaglets have also picked one of the tickets for the 2021 CAF U-17 AFCON scheduled for Morocco later in the year. In the closely contested first semi-fi
ALERT! Fake COVI-19 Vaccine Is Already In Nigeria – NAFDAC Warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday revealed that it had received reports of the importation of fake COVID-19 vaccine into Nigeria.NAFDAC Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said this while addressing a virtual press conference on Friday,The agency warned against unauthorized orders, adding that

Nigeria Finance Minister Confirms Plans to Sell Govt Properties to Fund 2021 Budget
Some government-owned properties as well as non-oil assets would be sold by the federal government to fund the 2021 budget.The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this during the budget presentation ceremony which was done virtually on Tuesday, January 12.According to her budget presentation titled ‘Public Presentation of 2021 FGN Appro

Nigeria Police Lose Second AIG, Yunana Babas In 3 Days
Yunana Babas, an Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police is dead.Babas was in charge of Zone 8.He passed away three days after the death of another AIG, Omololu Bishi.Kwara State Governor, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, reacted to his death on Thursday night.He commiserated with the police authorities over “the sudden death”.AbdulRahman described

Controversial Nigerian Cross Dresser, Bobrisky Declares Himself 'No 1 Of Runs Girls In Nigeria'
Controversial Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, has declared himself the No 1 runs girl in Nigeria.A runs girl refers basically to a girl who uses her body in exchange for other kinds of favors, mainly financial.Taking to social media, Bobrisky said he is the number 1 runs girl in the world and he is only meant for Big men. Shari
Omokri Warns Islamic Group, Says Any Harm Done To Bishop Kukah Will Consume Nigeria
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Mathew Kukah must not be harmed.Omokri warned that harming Bishop Kukah could lead to trouble that would consume Nigeria.He issued the warning in reaction to the quit notice issued to Kukah by the Muslim Solidarity Forum in Sokoto

BBNaija Host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Bags Endorsement With Samsung Nigeria, Shares Photos
Big Brother Naija reality show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is the latest brand ambassador of a leading tech-industry, Samsung Nigeria.The classy gentleman with an outstanding wardrobe collection took to Twitter to make the big announcement.Sharing a photo of himself branded with Samsung’s logo, Ebuka wrote; “B R A N D A M B A S S A D O R Make way
Video: Dino Melaye Warns FG To Do Research Of COVID-19 Type In Nigeria Before Buying Vaccine
Former Senator Dino Melaye has faulted Federal Government's announcement of receiving Coronavirus vaccines amid a second wave of the disease. Dino Melaye in a video he shared, stated that FG can not give Nigerians a vaccine without research and scientific study of the prevalent COVID-19 strains in Nigeria. The former lawmaker who averred that

Outside Nigeria They Are Formless - Utomi Reveals Why Northern Politicians Are Scared Of Restructuring
Nigerian professor of political economy, Pat Utomi has explained why he thinks politicians in the north are afraid of restructuring. Utomi who spoke at virtual media parley ahead of the ‘Never Again’ conference to mark 51 years after the civil war, noted that the north largely relies on the federal government for their share of revenue which �
Don Jazzy, Mr Eazi And Other Celebrities Join 'SMAN' Stingy Men Association Of Nigeria
Popular Nigerian singer and record producer, Don Jazzy has declared himself as the head of the ‘Stingy Men Association of Nigeria (SMAN)’.Don Jazzy made this known on his Twitter page on Monday, sharing a picture of his identification card where he is tagged head of the union Lagos branch.The association is basically meant for men who are unwi

Nigeria's AY Becomes Most Followed Comedian in Africa As He Hits 10million Followers on IG
Famous Nigerian stand-up comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has hit 10million followers to retain his status as the most followed comedian in Africa.The comedian reached the 10million Instagram followers milestone on Sunday January 10 but has however taken to the platform today to show his excitement and appreciation to everyone who has be
My Husband Is American But Wants Us to Live in Nigeria - Gifty Powers Talks About Her Marriage
Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Gifty Powers, has continued to keep her fans guessing about not only the identity of her baby’s father but also her marital status.In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Gifty, however, stated that she was married to an American man. She said, “I am married and the reason I still have not revealed his (husband�

Photos: Twins That Can’t Live Without Each Other Marry The Same Man In Nigeria
Photos and a video which have gone viral on social media, have captured moment a Nigerian man traditionally married twin sisters.It was gathered that the twins married same man because ‘they can’t live without each other’ and it also looked like one is already pregnant. Twitter user, @ph_obidon who shared the photos wrote; They are twins, h

This Is How COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Distributed To States In Nigeria
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has announced the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccines among the states in Nigeria.It revealed the plan alongside the publication of the latest infection rates for the disease by the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control on its verified website on Saturday, the Punch reports.NCDC said it reco
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters In Abuja Razed By Fire
The Nigeria Immigration Service headquarters in Abuja has been razed by fire in the early hours of Sunday.The Service which disclosed this in a statement on its official Twitter handle said the fire affected some of the offices in the headquarters.The fire, whose cause is still being investigated, has been put out by firefighters.NIS said, “A fi
UK Govt Reveals They Spent Over £50M On Nigeria Elections In 5 Years
The United Kingdom (UK) has disclosed that it spent more than £50million to support electoral processes in Nigeria in the last five years.Sam Waldock, Head of Governance and Stability, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, spoke at a retreat of the Joint Technical Committee on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2020 in Abuja.Waldock said
I Feel Something Bad is Going to Happen in Nigeria This 2021 - Actress Gifty Powers
Reality show star, Gifty Powers has called for prayers for Nigeria following her premonition of imminent trouble in the country.The former BBNaija housemate took to Snapchat to share her concerns for the nation. According to her, she has a strong feeling that something bad will happen in Nigerian in 2021.Gifty, who recently welcomed her second chi

Nigeria Elections News, Photos and Videos

Photo: Nigeria Actor, Osita Iheme ‘Pawpaw’ Receives Lifetime Achievement At AMAA Awards

Tons Of Foreign Rice Flood Nigeria Weeks After Borders Were Reopened

New America President, Joe Biden Reverses Trump Ban On Nigeria, Others

Dr. Uzoma Emenike Set To Become Nigeria's Ambassador To The USA

Nigeria Golden Eaglets Loses WAFU Final As Cote d’Ivoire Emerges Champions

Canada Govt. Sets To Support Nigeria With $10M To Tackle Insecurity

Nigeria Government Releases N10Bn To Support Vaccine Production In Nigeria

COVID 19: Femi Fani Kayode Lashes Out At FG For Re-Opening Public & Private Schools In Nigeria

Nigeria's International Footballer, Asisat Oshoala Mourns As She Loses Her Mum

Dangote Group Completes Nigeria’s Longest Concrete Road Located In Kogi; First Of Its Kind

Lady Who Said Kenya Is Better Than Nigeria Got More Than Her Request From Nigerians

COVID-19 Worsens In Nigeria; Records Highest Daily Cases Ever With 1,867 New Infections

Nigeria Ranks Lowest Amongst List Of 15 Most Powerful Passports For 2021

Nigeria U-17 Qualifies For WAFU Cup Final After Defeating Burkina Faso

ALERT! Fake COVI-19 Vaccine Is Already In Nigeria – NAFDAC Warns Nigerians

Nigeria Finance Minister Confirms Plans to Sell Govt Properties to Fund 2021 Budget

Nigeria Police Lose Second AIG, Yunana Babas In 3 Days

Controversial Nigerian Cross Dresser, Bobrisky Declares Himself 'No 1 Of Runs Girls In Nigeria'

Omokri Warns Islamic Group, Says Any Harm Done To Bishop Kukah Will Consume Nigeria

BBNaija Host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Bags Endorsement With Samsung Nigeria, Shares Photos

Video: Dino Melaye Warns FG To Do Research Of COVID-19 Type In Nigeria Before Buying Vaccine

Outside Nigeria They Are Formless - Utomi Reveals Why Northern Politicians Are Scared Of Restructuring

Don Jazzy, Mr Eazi And Other Celebrities Join 'SMAN' Stingy Men Association Of Nigeria

Nigeria's AY Becomes Most Followed Comedian in Africa As He Hits 10million Followers on IG

My Husband Is American But Wants Us to Live in Nigeria - Gifty Powers Talks About Her Marriage

Photos: Twins That Can’t Live Without Each Other Marry The Same Man In Nigeria

This Is How COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Distributed To States In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters In Abuja Razed By Fire

UK Govt Reveals They Spent Over £50M On Nigeria Elections In 5 Years

I Feel Something Bad is Going to Happen in Nigeria This 2021 - Actress Gifty Powers

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