Tag: Nigeria
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Lagbaja: Nigeria has lost a rare gem – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio , has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, as rare gem and a fine officer, who gave his all for the territorial security and unity of the country. Akpabio said he received the news of the death of the late military chief with shock,…
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Remains of Lagbaja arrive Nigeria as Presidency confirms demise
The body of the former chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died a few days ago, has arrived in Nigeria. The body arrived in the country on Tuesday night. Lagbaja had reportedly battled aggressive prostate cancer that had got to the late stage. All medical efforts to cure him had fallen through.…
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Nigeria-Vietnam: When your friend tells you the truth – By Owei Lakemfa
The primary reason a group of Nigerians had a meeting in Abuja with embassy and trade officials from Vietnam on Wednesday October 30, 2024 was to explore business opportunities for cooperation and development. That quickly changed to nagging questions such as why Vietnam which was a physically flattened country back in May 1976 when it began…
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Flying Eagles beat Ghana to retain WAFU B title
Slippery forward Kparobo Arierhi netted a brace as champions Nigeria successfully defended their WAFU U20 title after a 2-1 defeat of regional rivals Ghana in this year’s final in Lome. The Flying Eagles dominated large swatches of the encounter, but it turned out a game
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Nigeria must adopt local culture to strengthen democracy – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that adopting local culture in Nigeria’s democracy will go a long way in strengthening the county’s democracy. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Abeokuta during the valedictory service organised in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland
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Screening: Bianca Ojukwu tells Senate “our embassies are dilipadated, portrays bad image for Nig
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, nominated by President Bola Tinubu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, narrated her experiences as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain during her Senate screening. She revealed the challenges she faced, including living in a hotel for a year due to the poor condition of the Nigerian embassy in Madrid. Odumegwu-Ojukwu expressed concern…
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The Nigerian alignment is faulty – By Owei Lakemfa
It was a triumphant occasion. The venue was the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The joyous occasion was the destruction of over 2,400 illicit arms. The chief celebrant was the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons,NCCSALW. The five-star guests included the Chief of Defence Staff
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Nigeria qualify for U-20 AFCON, battle Ghana in WAFU B final
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are through to the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating Niger Republic 3-1 in Lome, Togo on Sunday. The win ensured Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 AFCON in South Africa, while they will battle arch rivals Ghana in the final of the WAFU B U-20 championship on
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Nigeria loses $26bn yearly to power failure — Report
Nigeria loses an estimated $26 billion yearly to power failures.
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BREAKING: CAF awards Nigeria 3 points, 3 goals against Libya
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria three points and three goals and fined Libya the sum of $50,000 from the botched match day 4 encounter of the 2025 AFCON qualification series scheduled to be played by Libya and Nigeria in Benina on 15th October.