Category: Nigeria

Nigeria Boat Tragedy Reportedly Leaves 15 Children Dead

A tragedy in northwestern Nigeria has reportedly resulted in 15 children losing their lives. Nearly two dozen others were also involved in the incident, though they were ultimately found alive. RELATED: Atlanta Teen, Family Friend Die While Saving Kids From Drowning On Spring Break The Boat Capsized On The Way To Get Firewood Aliyu Abubakar — a Nigerian political figure — spoke to the Agence France-Presse (AFP)…

Arsenal’s Balogun told to choose England over Nigeria, USA

Arsenal midfielder, Emile Smith Rowe, has urged teammate Folarin Balogun to choose England over Nigeria and the USA. Balogun’s future in terms of international football is currently unclear. The Arsenal loanee is yet to pledge his allegiance to Nigeria, England or the USA. He is eligible to represent all three countries on the international stage. But Smith Rowe said that he wants Balogun to pledge…

Nigeria requires N869bn to prosecute 2023 census – FG

For the diligent prosecution of the National Population and Housing census scheduled to commence on March 29, the federal government will require a whopping N869 billion for a hitch-free exercise. Although the government says it already raised N291.5 billion to execute the census, it plans to establish a basket fund to redeem donations and pledges towards the execution of the census. The Minister of State…

Presidential election: It’s time to save Nigeria – Pastor Enenche sends message to judiciary

Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, DIGC, has warned the Nigerian judiciary against being compromised in the electoral cases filed before it recently. The popular man of God, who was reacting to the alleged manipulation of the presidential election results by the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, recalled a similar case in Malawi. DAILY POST recalls that…

Tinubu’s victory has consolidated democracy in Nigeria – Ekiti Speaker

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba, has welcomed the victory of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the February 25 presidential election. Adelugba described the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential flag bearer as “historic and remarkable in the nation’s political history” and a reward for his consistency as a democrat and lover of the masses….

2023: APC is hero of Nigeria – Gov Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has once more said that he has no intention or plan to decamp to the All Progressives Congress, APC. This is regardless of his stance on zoning the presidency to the South, describing the insinuations that he is dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the APC as speculative. The Ikwere-born politician, who has been at loggerheads along with…

BREAKING: Cash crunch: President Buhari to address Nigerians

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will right now, Thursday, make a nationwide broadcast. This was revealed by a presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed. He tweeted late Wednesday evening: “President Muhammadu Buhari will make a nationwide broadcast tomorrow, February 16, 2023 at 7 am. “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the NTA and Radio Nigeria for…

Adebanjo slams for threatening Nigeria’s breakup over Peter Obi

With 16 days to the presidential election, the chief of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has been cautioned against threatening Nigeria’s unity over his most popular presidential candidate, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP. Adebanjo had cautioned that Nigeria might break up if the citizens fail to vote for Obi in the course of the presidential election. Warning that Nigerians ought to put together…

Nigeria’s public debt stock increases to N44.06trn in Q3 2022 – NBS

Nigeria’s public debt stock elevated from N42.84 trillion (103.31 billion {dollars}) in the second quarter of 2022 to N44.06 trillion (101.91 billion {dollars}) in the third quarter of 2022. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said this on Tuesday in its Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt Report for Q3 2022 launched in Abuja, NAN experiences. The report said Nigeria’s public debt stock which incorporates exterior…

Nigeria doesn’t need a good man as President – Chidoka shades Peter Obi

Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has declared that Nigeria doesn’t need a good man as President. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart made the comment on Thursday at a digital nationwide dialogue monitored by DAILY POST. Chidoka’s “good man” assertion was in response to earlier feedback by a Labour Party, LP, chieftain Valentine Ozigbo. Ozigbo, Special Adviser to Obi on Technology and Strategic Alliances,…

Human Rights Day 2022: Group decries abuse in Nigeria

The Country Director, Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has noticed that human rights abuse in the nation has prompted the killings, maiming of hundreds of individuals, destruction of valuables and displacement of many from their ancestral properties. Speaking by Abdul Ahmed, the Program Manager of the group in Kaduna, on Saturday in the course of the International Day of Human Rights…

Russian university officials pressured African students to join the conflict, threatening them with axed scholarships and tuition hikes: report

A constructing of the Southern Federal University in Rostov-On-Don, Russia, July 24, 2017 David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters African students in Russia informed The Daily Beast that they have been pressured to battle in Ukraine. Students stated they have been informed they may lose their scholarships or see payment hikes, per the Beast. The university, in Rostov-on-Don, is a key recruitment floor for Russian fighters. Officials at a…

2023: Why Nigeria may be in danger – Fani-Kayode

A former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the nation is on the brink following the statements by the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Northern Elders Forum that the unity of Nigeria is negotiable. Recall that the trio of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and Northern Elders Forum spoke independently yesterday at a public lecture themed, ‘Nationalism and…

Nigeria won’t know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Actress Rita Edochie

Famous Nollywood actress and tv character Rita Edochie has said that Nigeria won’t ever know peace until the federal authorities release the chief of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. While condemning the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu after the Appeal Court ruling, she warned that it’s going to be the worst expertise ought to something occur to him in detention. The actress,…

US reverses position and agrees to put money towards a fund that would help poorer nations address climate change

This image taken on November 19, 2022 reveals a view of the previous market space of Egypt’s Red Sea resort metropolis of Sharm el-Sheikh and the Grand Mosque of al-Sahaba (Companions of the Prophet) at sundown throughout the COP 27 climate convention. AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP by way of Getty Images Developed international locations on the UN COP 27 summit agreed to create a “loss and damage”…

Abacha loot: US repatriates approximately $332.4m to Nigeria

A complete of $332.4 million loot traced to the previous Nigerian Military chief, Gen Sani Abacha, has been repatriated to the federal authorities. The newest was the return of a sum of $20.6 million loot to the Nigerian authorities. DAILY POST learnt in a terse assertion issued by the UN Department of Justice on Thursday. Recall that in 2014, a judgement within the District of…

2022 floods: UN donates $10.5m to Nigeria for meals, shelter, water

The United Nations (UN) has launched $10.5million from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) and the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to alleviate the impacts of the 2022 floods. Statistics from the federal government present that the devastating flooding was the worst in recent times. It claimed greater than 600 lives in several states, displaced no less than two million folks and destroyed hundreds of houses….

Jose Peseiro reveals why Portugal beat Nigeria 4-0

Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has stated that Portugal got here out with their greatest group final night time of their 4-0 thrashing of the Super Eagles. Nigeria had been no match for the Euro 2016 winners and suffered their fifth straight defeat in pleasant matches Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes tapped in for the house aspect after seven minutes and doubled the benefit from the…

Portugal thrash Nigeria 4-0 in international friendly

Portugal rounded off their preparation for the 2022 World Cup with a commanding 4-0 win over Nigeria in a friendly on Thursday. The match was performed on the Estadio Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. Despite being with out talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, the hosts took management of the sport from the blast of the whistle. Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, scored twice in the primary half…

Nigeria should revert to 6-3-3-4 system of education – UNILORIN don

A college don, Professor Jacob Olayiwola Aweda, has really helpful a university-industry relationship that may help analysis. Delivering the 217th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ilorin, on Thursday, titled “Engineering Technology and Technology of Manipulation of Process Parameters”, Professor Aweda, a lecturer within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the establishment, stated, “greater synergy should exist between institutes, universities and industries in order…

Nigeria has many seaports, not only Lagos – Peter Obi calls for decongestion

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over why the Lagos ports are being congested, even with many different deep seaports throughout the nation. Obi, in a put up on his social media deal with on Wednesday, stated the congestion of the Lagos ports had created avoidable bottlenecks within the maritime sector in the case of imports and exports. “The Nigeria…

Expert reveals solution to Nigeria’s rising inflation

A Financial Inclusion/Wealth Management skilled, Mr Idakolo Gbolade, has revealed the solution to ending Nigeria’s rising inflation. Less than 24hrs in the past, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, launched its October inflation determine, standing at 21.09% from 20.77% within the prior month. Also, meals inflation skyrocketed from 23.34% to 23.72% within the interval beneath evaluation. Speaking on recurring Nigeria’s inflation fee in a chat…

2023: Same criminals presenting themselves to lead Nigeria – Pastor Enenche

Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC, Dr Paul Enenche has once more knocked Nigerian leaders over poor social facilities within the nation. The fiery man of God, who spoke throughout a dwell service on Sunday, recalled his experiences throughout current travels to a number of elements of the world. According to him, the extent of infrastructure in lots of nations he just…

Buhari misunderstood King Charles—and burns Nigeria on his way out

Tribune Online Buhari misunderstood King Charles—and burns Nigeria on his way out MUHAMMAD Buhari stated on Wednesday that England’s King Charles III requested him if he had a house in London and that he triumphantly declared that he didn’t. Buhari then embarked on his boringly acquainted sanctimonious self-congratulation about his modesty and frugality. “Even in Nigeria, the one homes I’ve are these I had earlier…

Why health workers will continue to leave Nigeria for other countries —Julianna Soyebi

Tribune Online Why health workers will continue to leave Nigeria for other countries —Julianna Soyebi Mrs Juliana Soyebi retired as a senior matron at General Hospital, Osogbo and stated she desires to use the remainder of her life to serve God and humanity. She speaks with SEGUN ADEBAYO about her profession and why authorities should save the health sector. You retired as a senior matron,…

Looks from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ historic premiere in Nigeria

Tribune Online Looks from ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ historic premiere in Nigeria FOR the primary time, Marvel held a film premiere in Nigeria. It was the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” historic premiere which was in Lagos, Nigeria on November 6, 2022. Some of the largest stars from the movie that have been current for the premiere embrace director Ryan Coogler, Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’O, Angela…

MTN Foundation launches Y’ellopreneur for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Tribune Online MTN Foundation launches Y’ellopreneur for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria The MTN Foundation in partnership with the Bank of Industry and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) has formally launched the primary section of the Y’ellopreneur programme for female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 8, at a media occasion hosted by the Foundation, on the MTN Nigeria Head Office, Falomo,…

Nigeria inaugurates AU peace forum to appraise security intervention

Tribune Online Nigeria inaugurates AU peace forum to appraise security intervention THE Federal Government has inaugurated  Peace Support Operations Forum (PSOF) in Abuja to appraise African Union (AU)’s efforts within the deployment, administration and liquidation of peace help operations throughout the continent. The forum, tagged: Inaugural Lessons Learned Forum on African Union Peace Support Operations (PSO) and the African Standby Force (ASF), is organised by…

Sustainable finance will attract development, development ― SEC

Tribune Online Sustainable finance will attract growth, development ― SEC As a rustic with plentiful pure and human assets, Nigeria has been recognized as higher positioned to embrace sustainable finance ideas and attract funding for the continent’s much-needed development and development. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Lamido Yuguda said this throughout a lecture to commemorate the IOSCO World Investor Week…