Cameroon has expelled 2600 Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram – UN

by Azeez Adeniyi Cameroon has continued to expel Nigerians fleeing from Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, the United Nations has said. The UN said this in a statement made available on Tuesday. The United Nations said Cameroon had forcefully returned over 2,600 refugees to Nigerian border villages against their will this year. This... Read More

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boko haram, Cameroon, nigerians, UN

March 22, 2017

Closure of Abuja airport has brought hardship on Nigerians – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said there is no doubt that Nigerians have experienced hardship due to closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Mohammed said this while speaking with journalists after inspecting the facilities of the Kaduna international airport on Tuesday. Mohammed said the federal government had made efforts to minimise... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

abuja airport, free train, hardship, lai mohammed, nigerians, runway repair

March 21, 2017

Majority of Nigerians still love Buhari – Presidency

by Dolapo Adelana The Presidency on Tuesday said majority of Nigerians were still with President Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina said this while receiving a delegation of Northern Youths Initiative for Peace and Good Governance in Abuja. He said the Buhari administration is committed to reposition... Read More

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Femi Adesina, nigerians, Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari

March 20, 2017

Xenophobia: Nigerians flood our country with penis enlargement adverts – South African pastor (WATCH)

The video of a South African pastor inciting his congregation against Nigerians has surfaced online. In the video, the pastor said the only thing Nigerians brought to South Africa was penis enlargement adverts. He said, “I’m the gate keeper here in Witbank… Stop all these Nigerians who come to our town and go around pasting... Read More

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Adverts, nigerians, penis enlargement, south africa, Xenophobia

March 18, 2017

Xenophobia: Nigerians to get early warning of potential attacks in South Africa

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has an Early Warning Unit will be constituted to warn Nigerians of potential xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He announced the development on Friday during a joint briefing with the minister of interior, Abdulrahman Danbazau in Abuja. He said the Early Warning Unit, which will comprise of Nigerian and... Read More

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Early Warning Unit, nigerians, south africa, Xenophobia

March 17, 2017

Xenophobia: South Africans attack Nigerians again

by Azeez Adeniyi Some Nigerian real estate agents in Turffontein, South Africa have been attacked by local resident, Channels TV reports. According to the TV station, the attackers alleged that Nigerians were hijacking their houses. It was gathered that it took the intervention of the police to quell the tension in the area. One of... Read More

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Attack, nigerians, south africa, Xenophobia

March 16, 2017

Explain the source of your wealth to Nigerians, Fayose attacks Obasanjo

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to explain to Nigerians the source of his wealth. In a press release issued on Thursday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said Obasanjo is the father of corruption in Africa. Governor Fayose, was reacting to a... Read More

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Attack, Ayodele Fayose, corruption, nigerians, olusegun obasanjo

March 12, 2017

Xenophobia: South Africans are attacking Nigerians over women – Dabiri-Erewa

by Azeez Adeniyi Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Saturday said South African politicians are telling citizens that foreigners including Nigerians are taking their women and jobs. She added that it was wrong for South Africans to attack all foreigners and Nigerians for crimes only a few are... Read More

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Attack, nigerians, politicians, south africa, South Africans, women, Xenophobia

March 11, 2017

Temitope Ben-Ajepe: Dear Nigerians, please keep off the non-prescribed Antibiotics while the rest of the world Innovates [NEW VOICES]

By Temitope Ben-Ajepe A few weeks ago, I participated in a global health certificate course organised by the AB Global Health Initiative in conjunction with the Global Health Focus and The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students amongst other partners at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. This was the final point of the triangle that started... Read More

Opinion

Handling drugs, innovation, New Voices, nigerians, Pharmarcy, Temitope

March 10, 2017

Pray for Buhari, Fayose tells Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has called for more prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this while speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Friday while signing a condolence registrar in honour of Military Governor of the defunct Western Region, General Adeyinka Adebayo. He said, “What is important is that for the President to... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, nigerians, prayer, President Muhammadu Buhari

March 10, 2017

Nigerians deserve to know the health status of the President – PDP

The National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari from his medical vacation in London. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Dayo Adeyeye, the party prayed for complete recovery of the president. It, however, advised the presidency to be more transparent in managing the president’s health, saying... Read More

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helath Status, nigerians, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

March 10, 2017

“I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians” – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked all Nigerians for their prayers over his health while he was away. The Presidency quoted Buhari as saying, “I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians, Muslims and Christians alike who have prayed and continue to pray for my good health.” PMB returns: "I am deeply grateful to... Read More

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March 10, 2017

Why Nigerians with valid visa may be denied entry into the US – Embassy

The United States Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday explained why a Nigerian with valid visa may be a vicitm of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. Embassy spokesman, Russell Brooks reiterated that there is no restriction on Nigerians traveling to the US. He said, “There is no restriction on Nigerians travelling to the United States.” Russell... Read More

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March 9, 2017

FG launches harmonised departure, arrival cards in airports

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Thursday launched a harmonised departure/arrival cards in airports. Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau said the cards will replace multiple cards which were earlier used in airports. He said “Federal Government has chosen the Kaduna International Airport to formally launch this unique security document to the travelling... Read More

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airports, Departure/Arrival cards, Federal Government, foreigners, nigerians

March 7, 2017

171 Nigerians return from Libya

171 Nigerians, comprising 95 females, including 12 girls, and 76 males, returned to the country from Libya on Tuesday. They were received at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos by officials of Nigeria Immigration Service, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and some other agencies. The plane landed around 4:15pm. Last week, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, senior... Read More

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deported, libya, nigerians, North Africa

March 7, 2017

Onyeama tells Nigerians to ignore warning against traveling to US

by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has asked Nigerians with valid travel documents to shun a warning by Senior Special Adviser to the President on Foreign Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa not to travel to the US. Dabiri-Erewa had said Nigerians with no urgent reasons should avoid visiting the US pending when Donald... Read More

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Godwin Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs, nigerians, travel to US, warning

March 6, 2017

The Thread: Why is consent is so hard to understand? | #BBNaija

Big brother Naija housemate TBoss was assaulted by Kemen yesterday and he was disqualified and given the boot. You should have seen the uproar that caused. The bone of contention became why Big Brother punished Kemen for something that TBoss had asked for, ‘tacitly’ and otherwise. This, inspite of the video that told a different... Read More

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BBNaija, consent, kemen, nigerians, Rape culture, Sexual assault, tboss

February 27, 2017

Xenophobia: S’Africans attack Nigerians again, loot shops

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said another shop belonging to a member was looted in the latest xenophobic attack at Jeppestown, Johannesburg. President, Nigeria Union, South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene from Pretoria on telephone said that the shop was looted on Sunday night. “We have received information that there was... Read More

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Ikechukwu Anyene, nigerians, South Africans, Xenophobia

February 27, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari, Femi Adesina, mischief makers and the rest of us

by Jude Ndukwe Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, could not hide his joy as he announced with unrivalled glee the phone call of Mr President to him all the way from London. Certainly, this is not the first time President Buhari and Femi Adesina would be discussing over the phone since the two tenants of Aso... Read More

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Buhari, Femi Adesina, mischief makers, nigerians, opinion, Politics

February 26, 2017

Xenophobia: SERAP asks SADC to sanction South Africa

by Dolapo Adelana The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sent an open letter to King Mswati III of Swaziland, and Chairperson, Southern African Development Community, SADC, urging him to “convene an emergency summit of the SADC heads of state and government to discuss the persistent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals... Read More

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Adetokunbo Mumuni, letter, nigerians, SADC, SERAP, Xenophobia

February 25, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians need to pay more attention to history

Nigeria is rich with problems, many of which have plagued us since Independence. For some reason, we have been unable to provide solutions- a good number of which are readily resolvable- to these problems. One Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) pinpoints the reason why. Do see below: If you want to change Nigeria, it is very important to... Read More

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Critical Thinking, Ideological change, nigerians, Politics, The Thread

February 25, 2017

“We inherited a parlous economy from PDP” – SGF

by Azeez Adeniyi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has urged Nigerians to be patient with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Lawal said this in Owerri on Friday, at the 5th convocation of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuaghor. He said the present administration was doing its best to to fix the economy. He... Read More

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Babachir Lawal, nigerians, Parlous econimy, PDP, SGF

February 24, 2017

The Thread: South Africans are to blame for their own problems |#Xenophobia

This recent flare up of xenophobic violence in South Africa has made Nigerians quite angry. @afrispheric reckons South Africans are pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Do see below: Man, as a creature, always find a way to vent frustration and anger Same with societies as a whole — afrispheric (@afrispheric) February 24, 2017 More... Read More

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blame game, nigerians, south africa, Xenophobia

February 24, 2017

South African President condemns attack on foreigners

by Azeez Adeniyi South African President, Jacob Zuma has condemned the attack on foreigners by South Africans. In a statement on Friday, Zuma said citizens of other countries living in South Africa are law abiding. “Many citizens of other countries living in South Africa are law abiding and contribute to the economy of the country... Read More

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Attack, jacob zuma, nigerians, south africa, Xenophobia

February 24, 2017

Dr Joe Abah: When money finishes, people remain- The challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria

by Dr Joe Abah A few days ago, Mr Bisi Ogunwale, a businessman, reported on Twitter how a young boy had begged him for money at a popular bus stop in Lagos, the bustling commercial capital of Nigeria. When he refused to give the boy any money, the boy is said to have told... Read More

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beggars, education, government, Joe Abah, money, nigerians, opinion, unemployment, We the People

February 24, 2017

Why victims of xenophobia are not compensated – Envoy

by Azeez Adeniyi The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni has said victims of xenophobic attacks I. south Africa are not compensated because the perpetrators “were not acting on instructions.” Mnguni said this on Thursday when he was summoned by the ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. When reminded of the agreement... Read More

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February 23, 2017

Xenophobia: Protesters attack MTN head office in Abuja

by Dolapo Adelana Disheartened by the continuous attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, some protesters on Thursday attacked and vandalised the head office of South African owned telecommunications company, MTN in Abuja in apparent retaliation, an MTN spokesman said. “They are protesting against the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. It’s our regional head... Read More

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MTN, nigerians, protesters, retaliation, South Africans, Xenophobia

February 21, 2017

Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said some of its members have been receiving fresh threats from the locals in the country. South Africans had attacked Nigerians and other foreign nationals twice in the last one week. Ikechukwu Anyene, president, Nigeria Union, South Africa, told NAN on Monday that some... Read More

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Attack, nigerians, ransom, south africa, Xenophobia

February 20, 2017

Opinion: Don’t pray for President Buhari’s recovery

by Emmanuel Ugwu Since President Muhammadu Buhari departed Nigeria on ‘medical vacation’ one month ago, politicians, monarchs and religious leaders have been entreating Nigerians to pray for his quick recovery and safe return. The Buhari administration has also been using the solicitation of prayers for President Buhari as a tactic to evade citizens’ demand for enlightening information on his state of... Read More

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Cameroon has expelled 2600 Nigerians fleeing Boko Haram – UN

Closure of Abuja airport has brought hardship on Nigerians – Lai Mohammed

Majority of Nigerians still love Buhari – Presidency

Xenophobia: Nigerians flood our country with penis enlargement adverts – South African pastor (WATCH)

Xenophobia: Nigerians to get early warning of potential attacks in South Africa

Xenophobia: South Africans attack Nigerians again

Explain the source of your wealth to Nigerians, Fayose attacks Obasanjo

Social media has become a tool for inciting Nigerians – NBC DG

Xenophobia: South Africans are attacking Nigerians over women – Dabiri-Erewa

Temitope Ben-Ajepe: Dear Nigerians, please keep off the non-prescribed Antibiotics while the rest of the world Innovates [NEW VOICES]

Pray for Buhari, Fayose tells Nigerians

Nigerians deserve to know the health status of the President – PDP

“I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians” – Buhari

Why Nigerians with valid visa may be denied entry into the US – Embassy

FG launches harmonised departure, arrival cards in airports

171 Nigerians return from Libya

Onyeama tells Nigerians to ignore warning against traveling to US

The Thread: Why is consent is so hard to understand? | #BBNaija

Xenophobia: S’Africans attack Nigerians again, loot shops

Opinion: President Buhari, Femi Adesina, mischief makers and the rest of us

Xenophobia: SERAP asks SADC to sanction South Africa

The Thread: Nigerians need to pay more attention to history

“We inherited a parlous economy from PDP” – SGF

The Thread: South Africans are to blame for their own problems |#Xenophobia

South African President condemns attack on foreigners

Dr Joe Abah: When money finishes, people remain- The challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria

Why victims of xenophobia are not compensated – Envoy

Xenophobia: Protesters attack MTN head office in Abuja

Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians

Opinion: Don’t pray for President Buhari’s recovery

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