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90 Nigerians deported by South Africa

by Omoleye Omoruyi The South African government on Friday deported 90 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences. Spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed in Lagos. Alabi said the deportees, who are all men, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 3.30pm. “This afternoon, about 3.30pm, 90 Nigerians were... Read More

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30-year-old Nigerians will soon be able to run for President – Dogara

by Azeez Adeniyi Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said 30-year-old Nigerians would soon be eligible to be President of the country. Dogara spoke in Abuja when he addressed the plenary of the Nigerian Youth Parliament. He explained that the provision was contained in a new bill seeking to lower the age... Read More

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Nigerians are hardworking, honourable people – FG

The Federal Government has said Nigerians are honourable and hard working people who are making remarkable contributions all over the world. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye said this in New York on Monday. The permanent secretary said: “The vast majority of Nigerians abroad are doing very well, bringing honour and... Read More

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Stand by the truth always, Osinbajo urges Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to always stand by the truth at all times. Osinbajo gave the charge in a sermon he delivered on Sunday to the congregation at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Central Area, Abuja. He said standing by the truth... Read More

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Only Buhari can disclose his ailment to Nigerians – Femi Adesina

by Azeez Adeniyi Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said only the President can tell Nigerians what exactly is wrong with him. He said this during a recent interview with Nigerian Tribune while speaking on the possibility of Nigerians knowing what is wrong with the President. “It is... Read More

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Nigerians are able to solve most complex issues – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said Nigerians have proved that they have all it takes to deliver on most complex issues facing the country through the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority. Osinbajo said this while inaugurating the Board of Directors of the NSIA, chaired by Jide Zeitlin, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.... Read More

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258 Nigerians return from Libya

by Azeez Adeniyi Another 258 Nigerians on Thursday arrived Nigeria from Libya. The returnees arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 9:50 aboard a Libyan Airlines flight LAA1464/1465. They comprised of 229 male adults, 24 females, four children and one infant. [Read Also: LIBYA DEPORTS 253 NIGERIANS] According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),... Read More

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2 Nigerians shot dead in South Africa

by Omoleye Omoruyi Two Nigerians have reportedly been shot dead in South Africa. Chairman of the Nigerian union in South Africa, Mike Ibitoye, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone from Cape Town. “Mr Ernest Ughakwesili, 42, native of Nkpor, Idemili north local government area of Anambra state, was shot in... Read More

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37,000 Nigerians emigrated to Italy in 2016 – Italian Speaker

The President, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, Laura Boldrini has said 37,000 Nigerians emigrated to Italy in 2016 alone. Boldrini said this during a visit to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, at the National Assembly, Abuja. The chamber of deputies is the equivalent of the House of Representatives in Italy. She said Italy... Read More

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“You owe your parents nothing, they will milk you dry” | Bisi Alimi advises young Nigerians

Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has never been the type to keep his opinion private and again, he has an advice for young Nigerians “who do no want to be consumed”. In a society where parents are highly revered and caring for their needs is an obligation that children take up because they consider it... Read More

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No prisoners’ exchange for Nigerians on death row abroad – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Wednesday said the Nigerians on death row in other countries abroad cannot be repatriated home through the Prisoners Exchange Programme. Onyeama said capital offenders did not fall within the prisoners’ exchange programme. A Human Rights organisation, Legal Defence and Assistance Project had called on... Read More

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Come home and make billions, FG tells Nigerians in diaspora

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians diaspora to return home and make billions from the various economic opportunities. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, made the call at an investment forum organised by his ministry, in New York, for Nigerians in the United States. “We are asking you to come and be billionaires.... Read More

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If you had what I had you’d run mad, Davido tells Nigerians (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana David ‘Davido’ Adeleke has said many Nigerians will actually run mad if they possessed what he had. The singer said this in an interview with Planet TV. Davido also dismissed insinuations that he was arrogant. [Read Also:] Dangote grooves as Davido sings at his 60th birthday party (WATCH) He said he was actually well... Read More

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2015 election: Your loss was the will of the Nigerian people | US replies Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi The United States on Wednesday said the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the 2015 Presidential election was the will of Nigerians. The US government said this while responding to an allegation by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan that former US President Barack Obama was responsible for his loss at the polls. Jonathan in... Read More

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Pius Adesanmi: Mukaila’s place

by Pius Adesanmi Obodo oyibo nor too dey send certain Nigerian forms of class and social apartheid… If you see a house painter or a mechanic in Lekki, VI, Ikoyi, or Ikeja GRA, you know that Madam’s car has developed some engine wahala and she has had Oga call Mukaila the mechanic to come and... Read More

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Opinion: The tie between KLM’s deportation antics and slave trade

by Adebisi Adeyemi Voila! C’est ça!! That is what we are talking about!!! I was pretty impressed by the reaction of the other Nigerians on board the KLM flight from Amsterdam to Lagos towards the trussed-up Nigerian planned to be deported. Well, the deportation case is a different subject, but the sight of him... Read More

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Opinion: The art of showing off- How celebrities with low self-image ridicule themselves online

by Tony Ogunlowo It’s the in-thing now: if you have it you must flaunt it – your wealth, status, possessions – in the most public way possible. In this new age of online social media it’s not uncommon to see celebrities – and wannabes – flaunting their wealth on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other... Read More

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Corruption: Nigerians should stop judging the judiciary – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has urged Nigerians to stop judging the performance of the judiciary in the ongoing anti-corruption fight. He spoke with State House correspondents shortly after meeting behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He was reacting to comments on the recent loss... Read More

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Opinion: The value of toll gates to Nigerians

by David Temitope The Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Julio Caesar constructed and commissioned roads (viae) in 44 BC. The construction of these roads was solely by the Government, and a year later in 45 BC; there were challenges of maintenance and congestion on several roads. The Emperor then decreed that goods transporting... Read More

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FG not monitoring Nigerians’ telephone calls – Lai Mohammed

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday denied reports that it was monitoring or recording calls made by Nigerians. This was in a statement by Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Monday. He described the rumour as a disinformation being spread to give the impression that the Federal Government was working to stifle freedom of speech.... Read More

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Nigerians stop deportation of Nigerian aboard a Lagos-bound KLM flight (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerians aboard a KLM flight heading to Lagos from Amsterdam, Holland stopped the deportation of a Nigerian handcuffed by security officials on the flight. In a video shared by UK-based Nigerian journalist, Kayode Ogundamisi, Nigerians on the flights insisted that the man set to be deported must be dropped from the flight.... Read More

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Nigerians have realised APC has nothing to offer – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said Nigerians have realised that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has only lies to offer. Wike said this while speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt, when he granted audience to the Abuluoma Council of Chiefs. The governor said the APC’s fight against corruption was only targeted at... Read More

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Again! 2 Nigerians killed in South Africa

by Dolapo Adelana Two Nigerians have been killed in South Africa after weeks of violent attacks by citizens of the country. The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Martins Cobham, confirmed the death of a Nigerian mechanic identified as Razak Ajao, while Ralph Nwachukwu, a Nigerian living in South Africa, said another Nigerian was also... Read More

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Nigerians still have faith in PDP – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigerians still have faith in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jonathan said this while speaking at the ongoing PDP Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Some of the those at the meeting are Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; Uche Secondus, Prof. Wale Oladipo,... Read More

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ISIS now recruiting foreign students, FG tells Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday said the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has started recruitment, stating that parents and guardians should monitor activities of their children. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this in a statement in Abuja. Mohammed cited the recent recruitment of 27 medical students of the University of... Read More

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Nigerians have not forgotten how you ruined the country, APC replies PDP

by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Nigerians are yet to forget how the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) left the country in ruin, leaving the people in a state of insecurity. The party spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi said this Thursday in a statement while reacting to a statement by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, spokesperson... Read More

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India arrests five over attack on Nigerians

The Police in India have arrested five persons linked to the attacks on Nigerian students in Greater Noida, a town in the northern part of the country. There have been attacks on Nigerians following the death of a 15-year-old who was alleged to have consumed drugs given to him by Nigerians. About four Nigerians have... Read More

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NLC to collaborate with Amnesty International against violation of rights

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would collaborate with Amnesty International to fight for the right of minority groups across the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said this during a solidarity visit to the Amnesty International in Abuja on Monday. Wabba said the rights of the less privileged, workers, women and children are... Read More

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I am not involved in any certificate scandal – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he is not involved in any certificate scandal. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Jonathan’s Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, the former president said it was wrong to mention him among Nigerians with certificate scandal. The statement said the ex-President had “never been linked... Read More

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#BBNaija: Why Nigerians voted me out of the show – Gifty

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Powers has admitted that she made a couple of mistakes while in the house, leading to her eviction. In an interview with Vanguard Star Tracker, Gifty said her fake accent, comments about Banky W and Falz were some of the reasons Nigerians voted her out of the show. She... Read More

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