Tag: nigeria

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 31, 2015

‘Let us divide, if we can’t be one Nigeria’ – Father Mbaka’s blast from the past

Controversial cleric, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, has advised that if Nigeria cannot stay united, the country should divide. Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 31, 2015

Buhari: ‘Of course, Nigeria is broke’ (WATCH)

In an interview he had with Nigerian Television Authority and Channels TV shortly before he left New Delhi, India, President Muhammadu Buhari, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 31, 2015

President Buhari arrives Nigeria from India trip (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria, from his 4-day trip to India, where he attended the 3rd India-Africa Forum ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 30, 2015

Nigerian politicians are ‘Militicians’ – Jega

Professor Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has described Nigerian politicians as being too desperate ...

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Janeth JOctober 29, 2015

‘Loyalty, betrayal and CCT trial’ | What Nigerian Twitter is saying about Saraki

The confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi as a minister, by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is threatening to break the internet… well, Nigerian ...

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Janeth JOctober 13, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: 50 reactions from Nigerians on Twitter

The ministerial screening started on Tuesday morning with the Senate attending to only 10 nominees. Nigerians followed the process minute by minute, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 11, 2015

Why Nigerian Airforce fighter jet crashed in Yola

A Nigerian Airforce fighter jet crashed on Saturday, around Hong, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The pilot of ...

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Janeth JOctober 9, 2015

There’s no Ebola case in Nigeria – FG

The Federal Government says there are no new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, ...

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Op-Ed EditorOctober 9, 2015

Baby-daddy club: 10 Nigerian celebrities who joined the bandwagon in 2015

by Rita Chioma ‘Baby Daddy-ism’ may not fall under the categorization of trend or fad but in the Nigerian celebrity ...

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UgoTalksAlotOctober 9, 2015

OPINION: Why the Nigerian youth needs a political party with an age limit

I am one of those people who spent hours in class looking at the clock or my wristwatch while waiting ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 9, 2015

Yoruba leaders threaten to secede from Nigeria over Fulani herdsmen

The abduction of Yoruba leader and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, by Fulani herdsmen and ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 8, 2015

Why Enyeama retired from Nigeria’s national team

by Desmond Akatugba Super Eagles’ captain Vincent Enyeama, has announced his decision to quit the national team. Enyeama made the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 8, 2015

BREAKING: Vincent Enyeama quits Super Eagles

by Desmond Akatugba Captain of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama, has quit the senior national team. Vincent Enyeama revealed his ...

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Janeth JOctober 4, 2015

Why Igbo people are afraid of identifying with us – MASSOB

The members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have pledged their lives for ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 2, 2015

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke arrested in London

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reportedly been arrested in London, for alleged money laundering. Diezani was said to have ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 2, 2015

Why we can’t rush to rescue Chibok girls – Army

The Army has assured Nigerians that it would do everything within its powers to rescue the abducted Chibok girls, but ...

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Janeth JOctober 1, 2015

#NigeriaAt55: All the bants from Twitter about Independence Day

It’s Independence day and it usually comes with stock-taking and sober reflections… and some celebration. Nigeria celebrates its 55th Independence ...

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Janeth JOctober 1, 2015

‘Boko Haram has killed 3,500 in 2015’

Amnesty International (AI), has released a report, where it was revealed that Boko Haram had killed at least 3,500 people since ...

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OluwapelumiOctober 1, 2015

Check Out This Year’s Nigeria’s Independence Google Doodle

Google’s Doodles have a long history of celebrating different things from historical birthdays to notable events and much more. Every ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 1, 2015

Two men in NSA custody for arranging Nigerian visa for Lebanese terrorist

Two accomplices of Lebanese terrorist, Ahmed Al Assir, have been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service. Al Assir was arrested at ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 1, 2015

“Nigerians must thank Goodluck Jonathan” | Read Buhari’s Independence day address

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence broadcast on Thursday, centered on the ministerial list, prudent housekeeping (auditing), the last election and the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuOctober 1, 2015

Ministerial list: Dele Momodu in London, feels suffocated by Nigerian Twitter

Some Nigerians are out for blood, and to an extent, one can’t really blame them. After the laborious wait of ...

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Janeth JSeptember 30, 2015

Nigerian Catholic Bishops have nothing against gay people

The Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has reacted to different publications by Nigeria media attacking and condemning gays in ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 30, 2015

MASSOB leader begs UN to allow Biafra secede from Nigeria

Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) has given ‘genuine reasons’ why ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 29, 2015

Nigeria now has 3rd highest death toll in Hajj stampede

Coming in on the heels of Iran and Egypt- Nigeria is the country with the third highest casualty rate in ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 29, 2015

Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala, the prophet not celebrated at home

Nigerians are usually excited about changing governments. The incoming administration comes with Nigerians, as usual, having high expectations, only to ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 29, 2015

Abati’s grudge with Nigerian journalists

Veteran journalist and former Special Adviser on Media to Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati, has spoken on his grouse with journalists while ...

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Janeth JSeptember 28, 2015

Osinbajo, Dogara, Ekweremadu others attend independence thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

A thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria’s 55th independence anniversary was held on Sunday, September 27. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Speaker ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 27, 2015

“It’s better to remain in Nigeria and fight for our right” – Ohaneze Ndigbo

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has been informed by the youth wing of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 26, 2015

History Class with Cheta Nwanze: Is Nigeria undergoing its own Glorious Revolution?

In 1688, the James II of England and Ireland, who was also James VII of Scotland was overthrown by what ...

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