‘We’re are well aware of the hardship in the land’ – APC Chairman

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the ruling party is full aware of the severe economic and social hardships Nigerians are currently facing. While briefing journalists after the APC national executive council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Chairman said the country’s problems originated from the collapse of the... Read More

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March 23, 2016

Opinion: By all means, be mediocre… but allow the rest of us be extraordinary

From the foundations of earth’s pillars, man has always tolerated elegant mediocrity. Yet, those who have broken the bounds and ties of the makeshifts of mediocrity have always found themselves at the precipice of man’s wrath. Goodness, truth, beauty, achievement, good reputation are merits demanding and truly deserving of the highest accolades in human society.... Read More

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March 18, 2016

Reuben Abati: The problem with Nigeria is not the politicians but the people themselves

Whatever problem we may have in Nigeria at this or any other time, this country is sustained by the fact that we are indeed a very special people. We have been described as the happiest people on earth, we have also described ourselves as resilient, gifted and determined, and in one report, Nigerians are said... Read More

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March 14, 2016

Minister Ngige, Ben Bruce and Nigerians- the ‘PDP loyalists’

“The only difference between APC and PDP is the stealing of the lots of floating funds,” says the Minister of Labor and Employment, Chris Ngige, in an interview with The Sun. Ngige, a former PDP governor before decamping to the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), also stated that any Nigerian that complains of hardship... Read More

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March 13, 2016

Emir of Mubi infers that APC has been deceiving Nigerians

The Emir of Mubi, Isah Ahamdu, has advised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop deceiving the electorate if they hope to succeed. Ahamdu issued the counsel when he hosted an entourage of APC members led by the state acting chairman, Ibrahim Bilal, in his palace in Mubi. “Stop deceiving the electorate if you want your party... Read More

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March 13, 2016

How NDLEA discovered Nigerian-Mexican meth laboratory in Delta

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered and closed down a methamphetamine laboratory, in Asaba Delta state. The laboratory was a joint operation between Nigerians and Mexicans, and from where a drug trafficking organization operates around the country. According to Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA’s Head of Public Affairs, the laboratory bears similarity to those... Read More

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March 5, 2016

12 Twitter reactions that show what Nigerians think about the #AMVCA2016

The much-awaited, eagerly anticipated, biggest movie awards ceremony in Africa, has come and gone, but not without leaving impressions and opinions in its wake. For many Nigerians who watched the awards show from the comfort of their living rooms, the organisers did a stellar job but for some, it could be better. Here are 12... Read More

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March 4, 2016

‘$20bn lying idle in bank accounts of Nigerians’ – CBN

About $20bn (N3.94tn) is lying idle in different domiciliary accounts of Nigerians, the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed on Thursday. The disclosure was made by the Deputy Governor, Financial System Surveillance, CBN, Dr. Joseph Nnana, during a meeting of the Joint Appropriation Committees of the National Assembly with government officials on the 2016 budget. Nnana... Read More

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March 3, 2016

Opinion: Dear President Buhari, Nigerians are frustrated and suffering

Your excellency sir, I thought perhaps I should bring you up to speed with what is happening to Nigerians, the people who you claim to love and care about, the people who truly believe you have them at heart and for this reason they voted you into office. Since you assumed your highly elevated position... Read More

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February 29, 2016

‘Unemployment, fuel scarcity, insecurity’: Nigerians ask- #WhereIsTheChange

The beauty of social media platforms is the ease, speed and carefree manner with which citizens express their frustrations at the government and/or any other organizations. Nigerian Netizens, on Monday, took to Twitter to express their annoyance, grievance and feelings towards the Buhari administration- with the hashtag #WhereIsTheChange. President Muhammadu Buhari, and his political party, the All... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Buhari meets with Nigerians in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)

President Muhaammadu Buhari on Tuesday, met with Nigerians residing in Saudi Arabia. See photos below.

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February 9, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari, the criminalisation of Nigerians and the limits of presidential gaffes

In his recent trip to London and at an interview with The Telegraph, President Muhammadu Buhari made a sweeping criminalisation of Nigerians when he declared thus: “Some Nigerians claim is that life is too difficult back home, but they have also made it difficult for Europeans and Americans to accept them because of the number... Read More

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February 5, 2016

‘Nigerians run the risk of starving to death by 2050’ – FG

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, said on Thursday that if all-year farming is not introduced, Nigerians would starve to death by 2050. The federal government said the country’s population would rise to 509 million by 2050, and the present mode of farming would not be sustainable. During the defence of the 2016 budget on... Read More

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December 8, 2015

Nigerians will have the worst Christmas under Buhari – PDP

The absence of economic initiatives by President Muhammadu Buhari is inflicting extreme hardship on Nigerians, says the Peoples Democratic Party. The opposition party said on Tuesday, that the ruling party has introduced several policies that has stifled productivity and development in the country. National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, released a statement accusing the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government of... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Ooni of Ife says we’ll overcome fuel scarcity, power, water… and traffic challenges

Amen! The mouthpiece of Oduduwa has spoken. Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, predicts that Nigeria would overcome the present economic and security challenges. According to the Ooni of Ife, Nigerians are thoroughbreds in the school of surviving. The monarch says Nigeria has a history of overcoming challenges and surmounting encumbrances, and that Nigerians are innately resilient... Read More

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November 13, 2015

TGIF: 5 ways Nigerians like to spend their Friday nights

Friday is not the best day of the week for nothing (as long as you don’t work on Saturdays). School is over for the week. Work is over. For once, you are in control again. You can do anything you like and get away with it, because the next day is Saturday, not doze-till-you-hit-your-head-on-the-desk day.... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Aisha Buhari to APC: “Honour your N5,000 promise”

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has reminded the All Progressives Congress of its promise of N5,000 monthly stipend to unemployed Nigerians. Mrs Buhari said the APC is a party of integrity and as such, should make good of its electoral promises. The President’s wife said this in a statement released on Tuesday, by her Special... Read More

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November 6, 2015

“We see Saraki’s trial as political persecution” – Deputy Senate Leader

Deputy leader of the Senate, Ibn Na’Allah, says the Senate perceives the trial of Bukola Saraki, as a political persecution, hence the need to show solidarity by accompanying him to the tribunal. Na’Allah said the fact that the Senate President was being tried for a matter that allegedly occurred over 12 years ago, is reason... Read More

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November 6, 2015

My husband’s government will make you feel safe – Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari, the wife of the president, says Nigerians should expect to feel secure and safe in the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Mrs Buhari, her husband’s government would enhance ‘unity, love and security’ in the country. “The government of my husband is a government of unity, love and security. Nigerians... Read More

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October 30, 2015

The #KenyansVsNigerians Twitter war is getting out of hand

A spat between Nigerians and Kenyans on Twitter, which started on Thursday night, hasn’t seemed to lose steam. The Kenyans had the upper edge last night, with many Nigerians turning-in for the night. But it started again this morning, and now Kenyans are beginning to understand that population matters. Even the king of the jungle... Read More

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October 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 role of Goodluck Jonathan as well as salary arrears. Read below, the independence broadcast, in part: “October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in... Read More

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September 25, 2015

These are some of the Nigerians killed in Hajj stampede

Not less than 717 people were killed and 863 injured at the Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. According to the Saudi Civil Defence Service, the stampede broke out during the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual. Several Nigerians are believed to have been killed in the stampede, which occurred in Mina. A journalist with the Voice of American,... Read More

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September 21, 2015

How 20 Nigerian pilgrims died in Mecca

The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of this year’s Hajj has risen to 20. The figure was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).0 Chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Mukhtar, stated this on Monday, at a pre-Arafat stakeholders meeting at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mukhtar revealed that out 20... Read More

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September 20, 2015

Opinion: Nigerians, road accidents and the blood of Jesus

I sincerely think that as Nigerians, we need to embrace science and technology, study it and understand it as much as we studied and understand religion and faith. It will do us a great deal! I am devoted Christian, but the way we allow religion and faith kill us in this part of the world... Read More

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September 17, 2015

Chidi Odinkalu to President Buhari: “Talk to us first, not foreigners”

Chidi Odinkalu, wants a situation whereby, President Buhari would intimate Nigerians of his intentions for the nation, before taking it to the world. The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, finds it in bad taste that his plans for the country, is usually first-heard during his visits to foreign countries. While speaking to legal experts during a conference-... Read More

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September 17, 2015

10 surefire things Nigerians do to show they are really abroad

by Tunde Muyibi Nigerians are a very interesting set of people. In everything we do there is always a unique twist to it. At times idiosyncratic in our ways, but we never cease to excite. ‘Naija no dey dull‘ is clearly an understatement. Here are 10 things most Nigerians do when they get abroad. 1. Change... Read More

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September 11, 2015

“If Nigerians want corrupt politicians killed, why not?” – Gov Mimiko

Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, says he’s open to whatever punishment Nigerians want to be meted out to corrupt politicians and government officials. He stated this on Thursday, a day when the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, held a nationwide protest against corruption. Speaking through his information commissioner, Kayode Akinmade, the governor said... Read More

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September 7, 2015

What the Presidency is saying about Chibok girls’ rescue

The Presidency has enjoined Nigerians to not yet lose up on the rescue of the abducted Chibok girls. Senior Special Assistant to the President and Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, however, says that President Muhammadu Buhari never promised to rescue the Chibok girls on the second day of his administration. Shehu also added that even though the... Read More

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‘We’re are well aware of the hardship in the land’ – APC Chairman

Opinion: By all means, be mediocre… but allow the rest of us be extraordinary

Reuben Abati: The problem with Nigeria is not the politicians but the people themselves

Minister Ngige, Ben Bruce and Nigerians- the ‘PDP loyalists’

Emir of Mubi infers that APC has been deceiving Nigerians

How NDLEA discovered Nigerian-Mexican meth laboratory in Delta

12 Twitter reactions that show what Nigerians think about the #AMVCA2016

‘$20bn lying idle in bank accounts of Nigerians’ – CBN

Opinion: Dear President Buhari, Nigerians are frustrated and suffering

‘Unemployment, fuel scarcity, insecurity’: Nigerians ask- #WhereIsTheChange

Buhari meets with Nigerians in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari, the criminalisation of Nigerians and the limits of presidential gaffes

‘Nigerians run the risk of starving to death by 2050’ – FG

‘There is nothing like social media bill’ – Saraki

Nigerians will have the worst Christmas under Buhari – PDP

Ooni of Ife says we’ll overcome fuel scarcity, power, water… and traffic challenges

These are the turkey-sharing pictures that’s earned Julius Agwu several criticism

TGIF: 5 ways Nigerians like to spend their Friday nights

Aisha Buhari to APC: “Honour your N5,000 promise”

“We see Saraki’s trial as political persecution” – Deputy Senate Leader

My husband’s government will make you feel safe – Aisha Buhari

The #KenyansVsNigerians Twitter war is getting out of hand

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

These are some of the Nigerians killed in Hajj stampede

How 20 Nigerian pilgrims died in Mecca

Opinion: Nigerians, road accidents and the blood of Jesus

Chidi Odinkalu to President Buhari: “Talk to us first, not foreigners”

10 surefire things Nigerians do to show they are really abroad

“If Nigerians want corrupt politicians killed, why not?” – Gov Mimiko

What the Presidency is saying about Chibok girls’ rescue

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