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People Are Not Expected To Live Beyond 52 Years In Nigeria - NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) has said that the current overall life expectancy of Nigeria stands at 52.2 years.The Acting Chairman of NPC, Alhaji Hassan Bashir, stated this in New York while delivering Nigeria’s statement at the 52nd Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development.According to the World Health -
I Can Cause Trouble For Nigeria If Provoked – Nnamdi Kanu
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has asked the Federal Government not to arrest him because doing such will make him unleash his capability to cause trouble and make the country ungovernable.He made this known after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his re-arrrest for failing to stick to his bail conditions.According to Nnamdi Kanu, attempts by the Fe -
“I Will Leave Nigeria Better Than I Met It” – Buhari Tells CAN, Christian Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Christian leaders in the country of his commitment to leave the country better than he met it in 2015.President Buhari made this assurance on Thursday when he received the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) who came to congratulate him on his re-election victory at the presidential Villa Abu -
"Nigeria Has 15 Million Drug Addicts" - Buba Marwa
According to the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse, there are 15 million drug addicts in Nigeria. This was made known by the Chairman of the committee, Buba Marwa, who said of Nigeria’s estimated population of about 180 million, there are 15 million drug addicts.He made this claim on Wednesday, in Kaduna, in the c -
Nigeria Not Eligible To Host World Cup Until At Least 2086 – FIFA
Reports reaching us have it that world football governing body, FIFA, has struck off Nigeria’s name from the list of countries eligible to host the FIFA World Cup for the next 70 years. “Not sooner than 2086, I’m afraid. FIFA believes that’s the most realistic time Nigeria would have gotten her shit together, given her current abysmal infr -
Nigeria Immigration Service Force OAP, Do2tun To Change Hair Colour Before Passport Renewal
Cool FM OAP, Do2dtn, took to his Instagram yesterday to express his frustration after he ran into trouble the Nigerian Immigration authorities over the colour of his hair during his passport renewal process. He wrote: This is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever experienced. How the hell does the color of my hair have to do with me getti -
"Nigerian Universities Should Learn From INEC" - Melaye Shades INEC Over Supplementary Elections
Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district in the upper chamber of the National Assembly has spoken on the impact of inconclusive polls noticed during the 2019 general elections.Following the development, Melaye took to social media to share a hilarious view of the inconclusive elections and how it relates to Nigerian univ -
Power Generation Suffers Serious Setback In Nigeria
The national power grid lost 1,770 megawatts in two days as generation fell below the 3,000MW mark on Friday, the latest data obtained by our correspondent on Saturday revealed. The total available electricity generation fell to 2,938.5MW as of 6am on Friday from 4,708.3MW on Wednesday.Data from the Nigeria Electricity System Operator, an arm of t -
Federal Government OF Nigeria Deports Four Ghanaians For Violating Immigration Rules
The Federal Government has announced the deportation of four Ghanaian nationals for what it attributed to their violation of some immigration rules.This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Friday in Abuja.The statement reads: “The Nigeria Immigration Service has carried out -
VP Yemi Osinbajo Suspends Trader Moni Market Visitations After Elections
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has halted his visits to markets nationwide to promote the Trader Moni scheme, The PUNCH has learnt.Osinbajo, it was learnt, has not toured any state to promote Trader Moni in the last one month.However, checks by The PUNCH showed that the programme was still on.Trader Moni is an initiative of the Federal Government, t -
2019 Elections a Rape on Democracy – Labour Leader
The United Labour Congress (ULC) has described the 2019 general elections as a complete rape of democracy and an embarrassing sham that aborted the will of majority of Nigerians as expressed through the ballot.It lamented that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) negated the principles upon which elections are organised in saner so -
Thumbs Up! Nigeria Ranked 85 on The List of Happiest Countries in The World
Nigeria has been ranked 85 on the list of happiest countries in the world released on Wednesday to mark International Day of Happiness.The World Happiness Report showed how 156 countries faired in terms of life expectancy, social support and corruption. Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the second year in a row. -
Nigeria's Presidential Election, a Bad News For Democracy - Ex-Us Ambassador
John Campbell, former US ambassador to Nigeria, says the 2019 presidential election in the country has been bad news for democracy.Campbell, who also served as US Department of State foreign service officer from 1975 to 2007, said the election was “marred by historically low turnout and credible allegations of rigging”. In his election post-mo -
Nigeria Customs Service Promotes Lagos Comptroller Who Rejected $420k Bribe
The Controller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has promoted Comptroller Bashir Abubakar of Apapa Area Command to an Assistant Comptroller General (ACG). Mr. Abubakar was the officer who, last year, rejected a bribe to the tune of $420,000 from a drug trafficking cartel, to take delivery of 41 smuggled containers of Tramadol. -
"Even In Death, My Father Is Still Worried About Nigeria" - Charly Boy Says
The veteran singer and self-acclaimed activist made this known via his Twitter page on Friday, March 15, 2019. In his post, he said his father is not happy with the situation of things in the country especially the judiciary arm of government. "I met my late father last night. He looked so so very sad. Even in his death when he should be res -
Igbo Man, Kross Aniwetalu Who Returned To Nigeria After 15 Years Abroad Mysterious Died In Accident
This is very sad. A Nigerian man based abroad has died after his return to Nigeria few weeks ago. The deceased identified as Kross Aniwetalu, who hails from Nteje in Anambra state – lived in Mindelo, a city in São Vicente, Cape Verde, before his untimely demise.It was gathered that the deceased arrived Enugu state few weeks ago after staying fo -
Nigeria’s Adesua Etomi Get Global Recognition Graces The Cover of Vogue Magazine! (Photos)
Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi Wellington has added a feather to her cap as she gets a feature alongside 13 other global stars in the April edition of Vogue Magazine.The international magazine features the delectable sweetheart of Nollywood putting her on a global pedestal.While Adesua represents Nollywood, 13 other stars were featured from across -
Nigeria Lady Confronts Pastor On The Streets Of London For Assaulting Her When She Was A Little Girl
The Lady with Facebook name Toyin So Strong Owolabi is not only calling out the named Pastor but has also stopped talking to her Mother for taking sides with the Pastor.....Her story is Pathetic and she opened a gofundme page where she told her shocking story..... In this You tube video,she records herself confronting the PreacherThe story found o -
FG, APC Planning To Use Military To Rig Rerun Elections
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that the Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress are planning to use soldiers to rig the rerun governorship elections slated for March 23 in six states by the Independent National Electoral Commission.The party said it based its conclusion on what it experienced during t -
JUST IN: Nigeria Bans Boeing 737 Max 8 Planes From Flying Over Its Airspace
Following the recent tragedy that claimed lives over the weekend, The federal government of Nigeria has banned Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes from flying into its airspace.In a meeting presided by President Muhamadu Buhari, the minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika disclosed that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, has a issued advisory that nobod -
Travel Ban: US Compiling Report On Politicians Over Nigeria’s Election Violence
The United States Government has said it is compiling reports on Nigerians that will be placed on visa ban over violence during the 2019 general elections. This was made known by the Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, during a press conference on Tuesday.According to Nagy, during the build-up to the elections, the -
Photo Of The Woman Who Got Killed In A Crossfire During Ogun Elections
A woman has been reportedly killed in a crossfire during a heavy clash between security agents and hoodlums. According to a report by Punch Metro, there was pandemonium in the Ogere-Remo area of the Ikene Local Government Area of Ogun State during the governorship and state House of Assembly elections on Saturday as a stray bullet hit and killed a -
”I Want To Leave Behind A Legacy Of Free, Fair Elections In Nigeria” – President Buhari Says
President Buhari today in Daura, declared that he would want to be remembered as a leader who kept his word that elections in Nigeria must be free, fair and credible.Receiving Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State, who came to formally inform him of his election victory in last Saturday’s Governorship poll, the President commended Nigeria -
Full List Of All Nigerian Senators Confirmed By INEC In 2019 Elections, Gov. Okorocha's Name MISSING
The name of Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, was not on the list of newly elected senators that was published on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s website.INEC published the list of elected federal lawmakers ahead of the presentation of the Certificates of Return on Thursday.In the slot for the three Imo Senatorial districts, o -
Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter 17 People Today In Kajuru LGA After Gubernatorial Elections (PHOTOS)
At least 17 persons were killed in fresh attack on Ungwan Barde in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state by gunmen in the early hours of Sunday, March 10. It was gathered that the massacre followed the death of a man identified as Danbuzu Beni who was killed on Saturday, as he went to his farm after voting. When some members of the communit -
PDP Accuses El-Rufai and APC Of Rigging Kaduna Elections As El-Rufai Leads By a Landslide
Kaduna State Governor and Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai is leading the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Isa Ashiru with a wide margin in the result so far collated from 11 Local Government Areas.The results by local governments are as follow: MAKARFI LG. APC 34,956PDP 22,301 KAURA LG. APC 8,342PDP -
PDP Youth Leader Hacked With Machete During Elections In Edo (Photos)
According to reports, the Edo north Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader is currently battling for his life after being attacked by thugs during the elections yesterday.He was attacked and macheted by some hoodlums in ward 4 Etsako East Local government Area of Edo state. He was rushed to the hospital to receive treatment after the brutal a -
#Otoge: APC Wins 15 Out of 16 LGA IN Kwara State In Gubernatorial Elections
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has won 15 of 16 local government areas of Kwara state in the governorship election.Abdulrazaq has so far, polled a total of 304,681 votes, while the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abdulrazaq Atunwa, coming closest with 107, 664 votes. Oyun � -
Comedienne Helen Paul Becomes The First Entertainer To Earn a PhD In Nigeria
Congratulatory messages have been flowing on the social media page of ace comedienne helene Paul having Set A record of being the first entertainer to earn a PhD in Nigeria. Gistmania crew as well wishes her well in her future ambition. -
Photos From The Massive Underage Voting Which Marred The Elections Yesterday In Some Parts Of North
This is shocking and ridiculous, the official voting age in Nigeria is 18, however a voting officer was shocked to notice children around ages of 9 - 10 voting in their numbers in the Northern area of Nigeria, read the full message below:
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