Tag: Nigerians
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Nigerians Back Oba Amuseghan’s Appeal to Tinubu to Spare Sowore
By Paul Joseph Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to an appeal by the Paramount Ruler of Apoi Kingdom, Oba Professor Sunday Adejimola Amuseghan, asking President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to guarantee the safety of his son, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, with some comparing the activist to late rights campaigners Gani Fawehinmi and Fela…
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Fake Drugs, Adulterated Foods: Nigerians Face Growing Risk Of Organ Damage, Death
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigerians are increasingly exposed to potentially life-threatening health risks as counterfeit medicines, adulterated food products and contaminated beverages find their way into the marketplace, raising concerns about the safety of everyday consumer purchases. What appears to be an ordinary tablet for treating malaria, a bottle of drink purchased from a neighbourhood shop…
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Interested Nigerians Can Apply for Don Jazzy’s 2027 Tech Scholarships
Nigerian music producer and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, is offering scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of tuition fees at TS Academy for young people seeking to acquire technology and digital skills through its 2027 programme. The Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027, announced by the musician on Monday, is open to applicants…
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NiMet Warns Nigerians of Rising Heat, Dust and Possible Water Scarcity as Dry Season Approaches
By George Omagbemi The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned Nigerians to prepare for hotter days, increased heat discomfort, dust and possible water shortages as the country transitions from the rainy season to the dry season. In an advisory published on Friday, October 23, the agency explained that declining rainfall, reduced cloud cover and changing…
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Diaspora Remittances Hit Record $947m In July As Nigerians Battle Economic Hardship
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria’s diaspora remittances climbed to $3.8 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as money sent home by citizens abroad continued to provide financial relief to households grappling with rising living costs. Figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the amount transferred through formal international money transfer channels…
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Atiku Launches ‘Ask AA’ Portal for Nigerians to Question Him on Policies, Record
By George Omagbemi Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled a new digital platform, tagged Ask AA, inviting Nigerians to question him about his public service record, policy proposals and plans for the country ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The initiative by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate is designed to provide citizens with…
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“Tinubu Should Emulate This” – Nigerians React to Obi’s Fitness Video
By George Omagbemi Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has attracted attention online after sharing a video of himself exercising in a gym ahead of the 2027 general election. The video, posted on Wednesday, October 14, shows Obi working out on a treadmill while promoting a message of…
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‘Nigerians Too Poor For Market-Driven Fuel Prices,’ ADC Says
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has argued that Nigerians cannot be left to bear the full impact of market-driven fuel prices, promising to subsidise crude oil production if it takes power in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…
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7 Things to Know About FG’s Plan to Make Petrol and Transport Costs Cheaper for Nigerians
By George Omagbemi The Federal Government has announced a fresh package of measures aimed at easing the pressure of high petrol and transportation costs on Nigerians. The measures were announced on Thursday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, during a briefing in Abuja on fuel prices and subsidy-related…
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2027: Why Nigerians Should Reject Peter Obi and Atiku — BAT- KSM Network Vision
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima Movement (BAT-KSM Movement) in Ondo State has urged Nigerians to reject Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. The group called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…
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Nigeria Should Be Patient’ – Hanks Anuku Defends Tinubu, Says He’s Doing Great
By Gloria Drealomalicha Veteran Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his administration should be given time to address the country’s challenges. Anuku made the call during an interview, where he expressed his support for the President and argued that Tinubu should not be blamed…
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INEC To Brief Nigerians As 2027 Elections Enter 100-Day Countdown
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday brief Nigerians on its preparations for the 2027 general elections as the polls enter the final 100-day countdown. The commission said the national stakeholders’ meeting and World Press Conference would provide an opportunity to update key actors and the public on its level of…