Tag: Nigerians
Buhari apologises to Nigerians for fuel scarcity
President Muhammadu Buhari has apologised to Nigerians over the fuel scarcity that has persisted across the country since October. He…
Gov’s Cup Tennis 2nd Leg: 3 African players land in Q/final, as Nigerians bow out
Three African players fought their way into the quarter finals of the second leg (Futures 4) of the 15th Governor’s…
Saraki, Okowa harp on unity, empowerment of Nigerians
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, have jointly called for…
U-23 Nations Cup: Our eyes on Olympic Ticket, Siasia assures Nigerians
Taiwo Adelu Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia has declared that on no account will he and…
Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis: Nigerians face tough tests in second round
Nigerian players are in for real battles going in to the next round of the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship…
PDP to Buhari: You’re inflicting hardship on Nigerians
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari that his policies and apparent lack of viable…
Nigerians will get the change they voted for, Minister tells CSOs
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured Nigerians of better times ahead, saying they will soon…
Nigerians hail Martins after winning Seattle’ s MVP award for 2015
Taiwo Adelu Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins has received applause from football fans in the country after he…
British Council to honour Soyinka, Joke Silva, other UK alumni
The British Council in Nigeria says plans are ongoing to organise an alumni event to honour Prof Wole Soyinka, Joke…
Dimeji Bankole meets young Nigerians, urges them to be positive
Simon Ateba In training centres and cafes, Dimeji Bankole, Nigeria’s former House of Representatives Speaker, has been giving back to…
Lagos Speaker tasks Nigerians at hijrah
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has admonished Muslims and other Nigerians to rededicate…
Ambode charges Nigerians on civic responsibilities
Lagos Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged Nigerians to show commitment to their civic responsibilities in order to drive the desired…
Court grants 2 Nigerians, 5 foreigners N1m bail each
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted one million bail each for two Nigerians, one Beninese and four…
Adeboye to Nigerians: Praise God in spite of challenges
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, on Sunday urged Nigerians to always praise…
Don’t cave in to terror, Dogara tells Nigerians
Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has condemned Friday`s bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya areas of the…
Nigeria at 55: Dogara, others congratulate Nigerians
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary of the country.…
Lagos APC urges Nigerians to celebrate at 55
The Lagos State chapter of the a All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s…
Ajimobi to Nigerians: support anti-corruption war
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the anti-corruption war of President…
APC greets Nigerians as nation turns 55
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with all Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 55th independence anniversary, to…
The Tragic Hajj Stampede In Mina
Last Thursday’s stampede during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that resulted in the death of over 769…
Kumuyi charges Nigerians to shun night clubs, cultism
Kazeem Ugbodaga The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has charged Nigerians to shun night clubs, cultism…
Nigerians fault NFF over choice of Belgium venues for Eagles’ friendlies
Taiwo Adelu Some football loving Nigerians have questioned the rationale behind choosing the two venues for October’s international friendly matches…
2 Nigerians among 12 finalists for $75k Anzisha Prize for African youth entrepreneurs
African Leadership Academy in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation has announced 12 accomplished young entrepreneurs, among them two Nigerians, as…
3 Nigerians in women’s 400m final
Three Nigerian women on Monday in Brazzaville breezed into the final of the 400 metres at the ongoing 11th All-Africa…
3 Nigerians among 200 injured in Mecca Mosque tragedy
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that three Nigerian pilgrims sustained minor injuries in the crane crash…
Ogunjobi to Nigerians: give Oliseh time to succeed
Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, former Secretary-General, Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has pleaded with Nigerians to give Sunday Oliseh, the Super Eagles…
PMB’s 100 Days In Office: Nigerians React – Poll
When President Muhammadu Buhari assumed power on 29 May, he did so with loads of expectations on his shoulders. But…
NHRC boss tasks Nigerians on human rights
Prof. Bem Angwe, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, has called on Nigerians to show more concern for issues…
Sultan to Nigerians: Don’t allow disgruntled politicians use you to breach peace
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Nigerians not to allow some disgruntled politicians to instigate them to…
Boko Haram: 160, 000 Nigerians take refuge in Niger, Chad, Cameroon
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has disclosed that about 160,000 Nigerians have fled the north eastern parts of the…