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Nigeria is a rich country. You have heard this a million times, haven’t you? What exactly do people mean by “Nigeria is rich”? They believe we have enough money to build all the roads in every nook and cranny of the federation, provide piped water to every house, build world-class hospitals in every village, and […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, film director and producer, Alice Iyabo Ojo simply called Iyabo Ojo is of the opinion that Nigeria will bleed if citizens don’t get it right with the upcoming 2023 general elections. In a tweet shared on her handle this morning, Ms. Ojo said Nigerians are really suffering as she receives depressing messages from many […]
Continue ReadingA speeding driver has killed a female student of the Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Miss Adama Abdulrahman. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023, at Angwan Lambu area of Keffi, a students’ community. Eyewitness report indicates that the driver of the vehicle, who was on top speed, rammed into […]
Continue ReadingA BBC investigation has discovered that political parties in Nigeria are secretly paying social media influencers to spread disinformation about their opponents ahead of general elections in February. The BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has spoken to whistle-blowers working for two of Nigeria’s political parties, and prominent influencers who have described it as “an industry”. The […]
Continue ReadingReports coming in say bandits attacked Kafin Koro Community in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday have burnt a Reverend Father, Isaac Achi of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, to death. According to a family source, Rev. Father Achi was first abducted in Madalla and spent […]
Continue ReadingGunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. It was gathered that the police officer whose real name is yet to be known, but popularly called SP Lareee, was abducted on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Woktori Hotel in Pankshin. A policeman […]
Continue ReadingA couple, Mba Ifeoma Gloria and Eremezie Tochukwu Martin, whose wedding was slated for January 18, 2023, have been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at Arondizuogu in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo state. People of the community say the intending couple was taking a ride in the groom’s brother’s tricycle when they were […]
Continue ReadingSenior Nigerian lawyer, founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University (ABUA), Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, Chief Afe Babalola SAN has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi is the most qualified person to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Chief Babalola said the only people opposed to Obi are those who participated […]
Continue Reading2022 has been an eventful year for the entertainment industry in Nigeria, as the deaths of some renowned celebrities left the industry in pain and fans in rude shock. From actors to singers and reality TV stars, the entertainment industry witnessed several deaths, which brought grief to the bereaved families and fans. In no particular […]
Continue ReadingNigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday afternoon departed Katsina State for Washington DC to attend US-Africa Leader’s Summit scheduled to hold on December 13 and 15. The summit which is at the instance of US President Joe Biden seeks to work with “African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector […]
Continue ReadingThe value of naira to dollar fell from N196.92 in June 2015 to N414.72 in June 2022, worsening Nigeria’s foreign debt burden. Within the seven years under review, the naira depreciated by 52.52 per cent against the US dollar. The Monthly Average Exchange Rates of the Naira (Naira Per Unit of Foreign Currency) for 2015 […]
Continue Reading27-year-old suspected Yahoo boy, Obeta John, was on Tuesday, November 29, arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command for allegedly killing his girlfriend, one Idowu Buhari, an HND1 Mass Communication student of Gateway polytechnic Saapade. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect was picked […]
Continue ReadingNigerian singer and songwriter, Slami Ifeanyi has been shot dead in Anambra state. It was gathered that the Anambra-based singer was shot dead by yet-to-identified gunmen. The 31-year-old former Mr Anambra Universe was said to be driving his newly acquired Lexus 330, when he was attacked and shot dead at Umubere, Awka area of Anambra […]
Continue ReadingAny time officials (and defenders) of the Muhammadu Buhari regime want to prove that he has performed well in office, they reel out projects executed with loans that have mortgaged the future of every Nigerian for years to come. They show roads and bridges and the like as evidence of his superlative performance. In October […]
Continue ReadingOne of the greatest shortcomings of Nigeria’s existence is that she has never evolved into a nation. The amalgamation of territories, imposition of the colonial masters, the unfortunate intervention of the military and its attendant maladministration of the civil-society, and the corruption-infested politicians have not actually given the country that opportunity to realize her potentials. […]
Continue ReadingA week ago, President Muhammadu Buhari travelled out of the country on a two-week medical vacation. He is expected back in the country next week. As has been the pattern since he assumed office in 2015, and he travelled on medical vacation eight months later, Nigerians again this time around raised the same concerns about […]
Continue ReadingIn a presentation elsewhere, I summed up my great country Nigeria in the following words: From its inception as an independent nation, Nigeria has remained a volatile country. Home to over two hundred million people……..Highly resourced, but endemically corrupt, a combination of serious governance missteps, series of military coups, years of maladministration, a culture of violence, has […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Under-17 women football squad has failed to qualify for a spot in the final of this year’s Under-17 Women’s World Cup tournament currently going on in India. Wednesday’s tie was a historic moment for both Nigeria and Colombia teams as it was their first Semi-final game ever in the history of the competition. Nigeria’s […]
Continue ReadingAn Inspector of Police in Abia State, Nigeria, has been shot dead by his colleague who is also an Inspector, during a heated argument in Umuahia, the State capital. Both policemen were said to be attached to the Abia State House of Assembly member representing Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe. Confirming the […]
Continue ReadingPresidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday sought northern support for their ambitions to succeed Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. They unveiled their vision and plans for Nigeria at an interactive session with the Arewa Joint Committee, which was held […]
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