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FCCPC sealed up Chinese supermarket in Nigeria where Nigerians are not allowed to shop

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Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Abuja, Nigeria, following allegations of discriminatory practices against Nigerians. Officials of FCCPC shut the supermarket when they stormed the premises on Monday. The commission’s officials sealed up the place after interrogating […]

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Many Nigerians don’t know Ghana is larger than southern Nigeria, By Azuka Onwuka

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One ridiculous point some Nigerians raise any time they want to prove their supremacy over Ghana is that Ghana is the size of one state in Nigeria. And many people who don’t bother to investigate things lap it up and repeat it during discussions and debates. Many people say it is mere social media banter […]

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Nigerians, rights group condemn Accountant General, Finance Commissioners for holding workshop in UK

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Some civil society and rights groups in Nigeria have condemned Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF); Commissioners of Finance for the 36 states of the federation and other government officials for choosing to hold a workshop in the United Kingdom at a time when the economy is experiencing a major downturn. The […]

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The political elite is pushing Nigerians to war, By Niran Adedokun

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Today, Nigeria is in a place where everyone – government, opposition, and the people – should work together.  It is not a time for divisive or self-servicing conversations and engagement. There is fire on the mountain in Nigeria, even though many who should know do not seem to realise it. This is why I find […]

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Actor Olaiya Igwe apologises to Nigerians for going naked to pray and campaign for Bola Tinubu (Video)

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Popular Yoruba actor, Ebun Oloyede simply known as Olaiya Igwe, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians for praying and campaigning for president Bola Tinubu before the 2023 general elections. This resurgence in attention stems from the current hardship being faced by Nigerians following the economic policies of President Tinubu. Recall that during the 2023 […]

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President Tinubu’s 2024 New Year address to Nigerians (Full text)

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President Bola Tinubu on Monday delivered his first New Year speech to Nigerians with a promise to fight every obstacle that impedes business competitiveness in the country. Tinubu also explained the steps his administration is taking to improve the economy and address other national challenges. See full text of his speech below: Dear Compatriots, It […]

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10 Nigerians that pushed for world records in 2023

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Despite the multi-dimensional challenges that faced Nigerians this year, one of the most notable trends that swept the country in 2023 was attempts by several people to challenge and break world records. It all started in January with a 17- 17-year-old pupil, Philip Solomon, who attempted to break the Guinness World record for most skips […]

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Blackout occurred in London because many Nigerians live there ―Nigerian TikTok user says

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A Nigerian TikTok user has blamed a blackout in London on Nigerians residing in the city. According to the TikTok user, the blackout happened because there are too many Nigerians living in London. Watch the video below: @giftedprince7 ehh ♬ original sound – giftedprince

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Nigerians say governor Fubara is doomed for signing such peace deal with Wike (See the 8 resolutions, and reactions)

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Nigerians have taken to social media to react to reports of the Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara, signing a peace deal with his predecessor and godfather, Nyesom Wike. Both men have been at loggerheads over the governing of the state and this has led to crisis in the state. Last night, both men had a […]

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Toke Makinwa in President Tinubu’s delegation to COP-28 in Dubai, Nigerians react

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Nigerians on the social media have reacted after it was reported that media personality, Toke Makinwa, is in President Tinubu’s delegation to COP-28 currently being held in Dubai. It was reported that Toke is on the delegation list in an unpaid advisory capacity. Toke on her part has shared a video of herself in Dubai […]

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It’s exhausting living in Nigeria and dealing with Nigerians ―Former gov, El-Rufai’s daughter-in-law laments

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Bashir-El-Rufai’s wife, Halima Nwakaego, has said that she finds it exhausting living in Nigeria, and having to deal with Nigerians. Taking to her Instagram story on Saturday, December 2, the mother of two who is the daughter-in-law to the former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-rufai wrote: “It’s exhausting living in Nigeria and dealing with […]

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Tinubu is dragging Nigerians to their graves ―Sule Lamido

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In an interview with Daily Trust, the former Governor of Jigawa state, Nigeria, Sule Lamido has alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is dragging Nigerians to their graves. Lamido accused Tinubu of increasing the hardship in the country and influencing judgements in court. He also accused the Chief Justice of Nigeria of working […]

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Nigerians live in shelter tents under harsh weather in Canada (Video)

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A video capturing the deplorable living conditions of some Nigerians residing in tents in a shelter in Mississauga, Canada has gone viral, sparking debates, concern and outrage. In the video shared online, it was stated that it was in same shelter a young Nigerian recently lost their life. A Pastor who spoke in the video, […]

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Gaza or Jerusalem: Where should Nigerians be found?, By Lasisi Olagunju

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If history were a child, the Yoruba would insist on calling it an Abiku. History keeps climbing the chimney and, in Wole Soyinka’s voice, yelling at us: “I am Abiku, calling for the first/ And the repeated time.” And with J.P. Clark’s opening glee, his entrance chant, history revels in “coming and going these several […]

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Joe Biden appoints Nigerians, Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike as advisers

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The United States President, Joe Biden, has appointed two professionals who are of Nigerian descent as special advisers. Both Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike were part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The appointment was contained in a statement released by the State House […]

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Tinubu newly sets up propaganda machine ―Atiku’s aide, Shaibu alerts Nigerians

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Mr. Phrank Shaibu, media aide to the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in the February 25, 2023, election, Atiku Abubakar, has alerted Nigerians of an alleged plot by President Bola Tinubu, to unleash a regime of propaganda in the coming days Shaibu, Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, in a statement in […]

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Canada’s visa-free air travel policy can benefit Nigerians —RIF Trust, Manager

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During this period that is characterised by increased global connectivity, Canada has evolved with current realities by expanding its visa-free air travel policy and Can+ Visa Programme, which affects Caribbean countries offering Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programmes. However, not only Caribbean countries can benefit from this programme; it has been stated that Nigerians can also benefit from […]

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NERC tells Nigerians to update their prepaid meters (Video)

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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has asked prepaid meter users to update their meters before November next year. NERC announced the development via its X (Twitter) handle . The commission said prepaid meter users might face difficulties in recharging their meters after November 2024 if the required update is not done before the deadline. Assuring […]

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Nigerians in Niger beg FG to evacuate them, afraid of war, xenophobic attacks

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Nigerians resident in Niger Republic have appealed to the Federal Government to facilitate their evacuation and return home before any possible offensive against the coup plotters by the Economic Community of West Africa States’ (ECOWAS) forces to restore constitutional governance. ECOWAS had on Thursday resolved to deploy troops in Niger following the refusal of the […]

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