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Bashir-El-Rufai’s wife, Halima Nwakaego, has said that she finds it exhausting living in Nigeria, and having to deal with Nigerians. Taking to her Instagram story on Saturday, December 2, the mother of two who is the daughter-in-law to the former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-rufai wrote: “It’s exhausting living in Nigeria and dealing with […]
Continue ReadingIn an interview with Daily Trust, the former Governor of Jigawa state, Nigeria, Sule Lamido has alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is dragging Nigerians to their graves. Lamido accused Tinubu of increasing the hardship in the country and influencing judgements in court. He also accused the Chief Justice of Nigeria of working […]
Continue ReadingA video capturing the deplorable living conditions of some Nigerians residing in tents in a shelter in Mississauga, Canada has gone viral, sparking debates, concern and outrage. In the video shared online, it was stated that it was in same shelter a young Nigerian recently lost their life. A Pastor who spoke in the video, […]
Continue ReadingIf history were a child, the Yoruba would insist on calling it an Abiku. History keeps climbing the chimney and, in Wole Soyinka’s voice, yelling at us: “I am Abiku, calling for the first/ And the repeated time.” And with J.P. Clark’s opening glee, his entrance chant, history revels in “coming and going these several […]
Continue ReadingThe United States President, Joe Biden, has appointed two professionals who are of Nigerian descent as special advisers. Both Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike were part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The appointment was contained in a statement released by the State House […]
Continue ReadingMr. Phrank Shaibu, media aide to the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in the February 25, 2023, election, Atiku Abubakar, has alerted Nigerians of an alleged plot by President Bola Tinubu, to unleash a regime of propaganda in the coming days Shaibu, Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, in a statement in […]
Continue ReadingDuring this period that is characterised by increased global connectivity, Canada has evolved with current realities by expanding its visa-free air travel policy and Can+ Visa Programme, which affects Caribbean countries offering Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programmes. However, not only Caribbean countries can benefit from this programme; it has been stated that Nigerians can also benefit from […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has asked prepaid meter users to update their meters before November next year. NERC announced the development via its X (Twitter) handle . The commission said prepaid meter users might face difficulties in recharging their meters after November 2024 if the required update is not done before the deadline. Assuring […]
Continue ReadingNigerians resident in Niger Republic have appealed to the Federal Government to facilitate their evacuation and return home before any possible offensive against the coup plotters by the Economic Community of West Africa States’ (ECOWAS) forces to restore constitutional governance. ECOWAS had on Thursday resolved to deploy troops in Niger following the refusal of the […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on Monday about the state of the nation. See the full text of his address below: My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has advised citizens to stock their homes with food items, medicines and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day strike to protest the removal of fuel subsidies and the escalating cost of living in the country. The warning, it noted, had become necessary because the strike would cripple […]
Continue ReadingAuthorities of Seychelles Island have said that an increase in drug trafficking and fraudulent activities by Nigerian passport holders have forced them to tighten their border against Nigerian passport holders. In a chat with reporters on Thursday, July 13, the Vice President of Seychelles, Ahmed Afif said: “Nigerians with diplomatic passports, valid work or resident […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos State on Tuesday from his private visit to London after an outing at the Paris Finance Summit. However, what should have been a “quiet” arrival, quickly became a spectacle of some sort with the long motorcade that followed the president to his new private residence. In a video that […]
Continue ReadingNigerians on social media have expressed concerns about the star actress, film producer, and mother of two, Funke Akindele’s depression message. Expressions of concern erupted after the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State shared an emotional tweet about depression. The star actress of the Jenifa movie fame tweeted: “Depression is […]
Continue ReadingUnited States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world, so, we have taken Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Process During Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Cycle. “We have imposed visa restrictions on specific individuals who undermined the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. We […]
Continue ReadingNigerians and Media personalities have reacted after a newspaper columnist took to his Facebook page to tackle an Arise TV news anchor lady over her dressing. According to Femi Akintunde-Johnson who is also an associate lecturer at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, the news anchor, Seyitan Atigarin, was improperly dressed as she read the news […]
Continue ReadingA female Indian social media influencer, Donna, has stated that she wishes to relocate to Nigeria because she adores the West African country so much. Donna stated that she can cook Nigerian delicacies and that it has always been her dream to not only visit but also live in the nation permanently. The woman made […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, says Nigerians should be responsible for selecting leaders through a democratic process and not by the judicial system. He made this statement on Saturday, March 18 after he cast his vote in the governorship and state assembly election. Jonathan and his wife, Patience, voted in Otuoke, in the Ogbia […]
Continue ReadingNigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the continuous use of the old N200 as legal tender till April 10. The President made this known on Thursday morning during an address to Nigerians. See the full text below: My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation […]
Continue Reading“I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get lazy, as a democracy and civically start taking shortcuts, then it results in bad government and politics. – Barack Obama Have Nigerians learned anything from their experience over the past eight years? This […]
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