Nigeria

Popular rapper, Vector Tha Viper has hailed Nigerians for being great despite rising challenges in the country. The rapper jumped on social media recently to declare that Nigeria as a country is far from great, but its citizens are the epitome of greatness. His words. “Nigeria is NOT the giant ...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has insisted on the government’s commitment to guarantee a minimum of 70% Broadband Penetration in Nigeria by 2025. He revealed this during the visit of Phase 3 Telecoms Limited led by its Executive Chairman Mr. Stanley Jegede at ...

Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN has rubbished President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that 90 percent of Boko Haram victims have been Muslims. The group believes PMB was dishonest and failed to look at the reality on the ground with such a statement. According to Rev. John Hayab, CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern ...

Ex-governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has come out to say that indiscipline caused the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the latest statement shared by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Oyinlola revealed this when Gov Makinde and ...

President Mohammadu Buhari has come out to say that 90 percent of all Boko Haram victims in the past years have been Muslims. In a recent statement, Buhari said the belief that Boko Haram members only target Christians in the country is not true. According to him, Boko Haram targets ...

The Factional Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo, Joseph Osagiede, recently accused the National Chairman of APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, of being responsible for the violence in Edo, but Adams does not agree. The APC leader recently distanced himself from the accusation and blamed the Edo ...

An ex-military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga has said federalism is the only solution to the insecurity problems in Nigeria. Idongesit, who reacted to the sad security situation in Nigeria, begged Nigerian leaders, especially the Niger Delta region to unite to know what they can do ...

The Presidency has come out to say that it is well within the constitutional rights of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to have a peaceful protest in the country. FG, however, believes that it is sad to see some groups rallying against the government rather than the enemy as ...

Mrs Theresa Nwosu, Head, Public Affairs Department of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Office, has said that corruption is still Nigeria’s biggest challenge and not leadership. Mrs Theresa, who shared this in a recent interview with Newsmen in Calabar, said corruption is so prevalent these days ...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said there is an ongoing plan to enhance the security situation in Nigeria, including efforts to recruit more troops and officers to tighten up the personnel of security agencies. Yemi’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, revealed this via a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to ...

Nigerians in China have called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the federal government to rescue them from the coronavirus outbreak which has claimed 426 lives, with over 20,000 persons presently infected globally. Recall that Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, recently said Nigerians in Wuhan are yet to express their ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to say that his government is very committed to enhancing the learning and teaching environment in public schools. Sanwo, who was represented by his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, revealed this at the Medilag Alumni High Table and Fund Raising ...

Former Minister of Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, has praised the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, for her unmatched commitment to making sure there is fast administration of justice in Nigeria. Kenneth, in a recent statement issued to the media today, gave the praise against the ...

The Traditional ruler of Awaka Ancient kingdom in Owerri North Local Government Area, Eze Akujiobi Osuagwu, has backed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, that chased Emeka Ihedioha out of office and named Senator Hope Uzodinma governor of Imo State. The monarch who had his say in Owerri ...

The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has reacted to the level of acrimony and slander that is presently dominating Nigeria’s social media space. He revealed this during a town hall at a meeting in Abuja on “Social Media and anti-Hate Speech Bills” organized by Daar Communications PLC. According to Malami, ...

Bishop Sunday Garuba has come out to say that President Muhammadu Buhari is the lord’s anointed and a gift to Nigeria. Having his say at a Love Feast organized as part of a 21-day marathon prayer for the country at the Unity Fountain Abuja on Saturday, February 1, 2020, the ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has come out to say that he fully understands why Babajide Sanwo-Olu banned commercial motorcycles in his state. Rotimi, who governed oil-rich Rivers from 2007 to 2015 said he battled an identical issue when he was governor. According to him, at some point, okadas, especially, ...

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun and Lagos State has urged motorists to not overload because of the ban and restriction of commercial motorcycle (Okada) and Tricycle (Keke) in Lagos. The Zonal Commanding Officer, Mr. Samuel Obayemi, gave this warning with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos ...

Ex Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. SKC Ogbonnia has blasted Mohammadu Buhari’s response to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s advice for him to resign. Ogbonnia believes the insecurity has lingered for this long because of stark hypocrisy within the political class. According to him, Buhari must know that ...

Ex-Commissioner for Information and Communication in Ekiti, Mr. Lanre Ogunsuyi has begged the Federal Government to strengthen its database before it can be able to properly implement its “Free Entry Visa” policy to Africans. Lanre revealed this in an interview with the Newsmen on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, on the recent ...