Tag: Nigerians
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NiMet Warns Nigerians as Thunderstorms, Rain Expected Across Several States
By George Omagbemi The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents across several parts of the country to prepare for thunderstorms and rainfall from Monday through Wednesday. The latest forecast indicates that weather conditions will vary across the country, with periods of rainfall and thunderstorms expected in different locations during the three-day period. NiMet’s warning…
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Cheaper for Who?’ Nigerians Question Tinubu’s “Cheap” Transport Claim
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigerians are already benefiting from cheaper transport fares, but the claim has continued to raise questions about the economic reality confronting millions of citizens. Tinubu’s statement comes against the backdrop of persistent concerns over the cost of living, with many Nigerians still grappling with the rising…
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The Survival Economy: How Nigerians Use Bets, Loans To Meet Daily Needs
By Opeyemi Adelakun For an increasing number of Nigerians, meeting everyday expenses has become a race between dwindling income and rising bills. Food, transportation, rent, school expenses and other essential costs continue to put pressure on household finances, leaving some people searching for immediate ways to bridge the gap between what they earn and what…
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Remi Tinubu Appeals for Husbands Re-election, Says “I want to Enjoy Nigeria at Old Age”
By George Omagbemi First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians, particularly voters in the South-East, to support the re-election of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday, September 9, during an empowerment programme for women, Mrs Tinubu urged Nigerians to pray for the…
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Nigerians Spend N11.3tn on Petrol as Demand Falls 29% in Seven Months
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigerians spent an estimated N11.3tn on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, in the first seven months of 2026, even as the volume of fuel consumed across the country dropped significantly. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority showed that about 10.37 billion litres of petrol entered the…
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EFCC Offers Up to 5% Reward for Tips on Stolen Nigerian Assets Abroad
By George Omagbemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered whistleblowers between 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent of recovered assets for credible information that leads to the recovery of Nigerian monetary and non-monetary assets allegedly stolen and hidden abroad. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, announced the incentive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026,…
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83 Nigerians Repatriated From South Africa Arrive In Lagos
By Opeyemi AdelakunA fresh batch of 83 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues efforts to facilitate the safe return and reintegration of citizens stranded abroad. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday evening aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg. Kimiebi…
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Lack Of Electricity Prompts Nigerians To Produce More Babies At Night – Fayose
By Paul Joseph Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has joked that the lack of electricity at night in rural communities is prompting Nigerians to spend more time with their spouses and, consequently, produce more babies. Fayose made the remark in Abuja after being inaugurated as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification…
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Opinion: Can Nigerians Legitimately Replace the 1999 Constitution Through a People-Led Process?
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The debate over replacing Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution has resurfaced, with constitutional scholars and legal experts arguing that the country’s supreme law can only derive true legitimacy through the direct mandate of the Nigerian people rather than amendments carried out solely by the National Assembly. The discussion has reignited calls for a…
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Two Nigerians, Accomplice Jailed in UK Over ₦7.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Scam
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Two Nigerians and a third accomplice have been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months’ imprisonment in the United Kingdom for orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud that stole nearly £5 million (about ₦7.4 billion) from victims by impersonating police officers and financial investigators. The convicts—Anthony Ikenwe (29), Hamza Bashir…
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Leave Our Country Now’ — Nkosikhona Tells Nigerian Men Married to South African Women
By Paul Joseph South African activist Nkosikhona Ndabandaba, widely known as Phakel’umthakathi, has ignited controversy after ordering South African women married to Nigerian men to leave the country and settle in Nigeria. The comments, which gained traction across social media, were made amid growing anti-migrant campaigns and vigilante rhetoric directed at foreign nationals living in…
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“‘Don’t Yorubanise This Country’: Nigerians React to Proposed NYSC Adire Uniform”
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government’s proposal to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric has continued to generate mixed reactions, with some Nigerians accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to promote Yoruba cultural attire as a national symbol. The debate began after the Minister of…