Tag: Nigerians
Oscars 2018: Four Nigerians make Academy’s list
Four Nigerians in film have made The Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Sciences newly released diverse list of 928…
34 Nigerians deported from United States
No fewer than 34 Nigerians were on Wednesday deported from the United States of America for allegedly committing offences in…
We can’t watch World Cup due to poor power supply – Nigerians
Some residents in New Nyanya and Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have appealed to Abuja Electricity…
1,500 Nigerians in Italian prisons, says envoy
The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefanou Pontesilli, says no fewer than 1500 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences…
Nigerians say late Ras Kimono used his music to preach for better Nigeria
More Nigerians on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary Reggae artiste, Ukeleke Elumelu popularly known as “Ras Kimono”.
FRSC recommends bicycle for Nigerians
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra, has called on Nigerians to embrace the use of bicycle as a means…
Nigerians react to increase in cost of beer, tobacco
Some Nigerians on Monday reacted to the new excise duties imposed by the Federal Government that consumers would pay more…
186 more Nigerians evacuated from Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU) have evacuated 186 more Nigerians from Libya.
1,292 Nigerians perish in road accidents in 3 months
No fewer than 1,292 Nigerians have been killed in road accidents in the last three months across the nation, data…
IGP calls on Nigerians to support Buhari’s fight against corruption
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has called on Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption…
Nigerians launch Atiku’s campaign group in South Africa
Indication that Nigerians are relentlessly preparing for 2019 election has been proven by various groups of Nigerians residing in South…
Canada desperate to stop Nigerians from coming to country
Canadian officials in Nigeria are working with the U.S. on developing tools to flag Nigerians applying for U.S. visas who…
What Nigerians use social media for
Since the emergence of social media in the 1990's, people all over the world see it as a platform to…
Nigerians in UK rally support for Buhari
Some Nigerians on Friday converged in front of the Nigerian High Commission in London, to rally in support of President…
IBB: Younger Nigerians should be given opportunity to take over 2019
Former Nigeria's Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) has called on the Federal Government to give the younger generation the…
Yellow Fever: WHO, health partners to vaccinate 25m Nigerians in 2018
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it will work closely with health partners to vaccinate more than 25 mllion people…
IGP assures Nigerians of adequate Police protection
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has given assurance that the police will do everything possible to provide…
Nigerians urge government to subsidise health sector
Scores of Nigerians in the FCT on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to subsidise services in the health sector.
High-blood pressure, hepatitis major causes of death among Nigerians – NGO
A non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Moole Charity Foundation, has said that the major causes of death in Nigeria were high blood…
Nigerians urged to embrace tree planting
Some environmental activists on Thursday called on Nigerians to embrace the practice of tree planting to stop deforestation, caused by…
Osinbajo warns Nigerians not to rely on single commodity
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has appealed to Nigerians not to rely on a single commodity for foreign exchange earning.
International Day of Happiness 2018: Psychiatrist calls on improved welfare for Nigerians
Dr Christopher Piwuna, Consultant Psychiatrist, Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), has called on the three tiers of government to improve…
Fake marriages on the rise in Nigeria – Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that a lot of “fake marriages’’ are taking place between Nigerians and foreigners…
Nigerians top list of 100 Most Reputable Africans
Leading Global Reputation-Management Consulting Company, Reputation Poll, has released its inaugural list of 100 Most Reputable Africans.
Nigerians Urged To Embrace Health Insurance
Mr Gilead Okoronkwo, President, Beep Healthcare, says health insurance is one of the major ways to address the challenges faced…
Video: Nigerians in Sierra Leone promise to abide by electoral laws
Nigerians residence in Sierra Leone have promised to abide by their residing country’s Electoral Law restricting foreigner from participating in…
Why Nigerians can’t hold leaders accountable – Senator Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly has identified the reasons why Nigerians cannot hold their leaders…
CBN cautions against investments in virtual currencies
As Nigerians continue to seek ways of making more money, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned against investments…
No employment opportunities in China for Nigerians – Envoy
Mr Wale Oloko, the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, on Monday admonished young Nigerians aspiring…
90% of Nigerians not eligible for NHIS – Executive Secretary
Prof. Yusuf Usman, the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), said on Thursday that over 90 per…