Tag: Nigerians
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U.K, America warn of elevated terrorists attacks in Abuja
The United Kingdom and United States of America embassies in Nigeria yesterday cautioned that terrorists have perfected plans to cause havoc in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. On a message released on Sunday night, the US warned that the unnamed terror group might be targeting government buildings, schools, markets and other public…
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2023: Guard against hate speech, violent campaigns, Cleric urges Nigerians
Bishop John Ayah, the Chairman of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria Committee on Laity Affairs, has called on Catholics to participate actively in the 2023 general elections. Ayah, who made the appeal at the 8th Biennial National Convention of the Catholic Social Forum of Nigeria in Abuja, said this was neccessary to ensure the emergence…
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We’ve met yearnings of Nigerians, says Buhari at Ministerial Retreat
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared open the last Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of his administration, saying high-impact projects have been implemented across the country meeting the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. Addressing the Retreat organised to evaluate the level of progress made in the implementation of the Nin
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2023 Election: Ohanaeze lauds Afenifere, Middle-Belt leaders for endorsing Peter Obi
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lauded regional bodies Afenifere and the Middle-Belt Forum for their endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Ohanaeze also described Labour Party’s Peter Obi as a national movement ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country.
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Nigerians should embrace farming – Afe Babalola
Elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) says every Nigerian citizen should embrace farming, irrespective of profession or status. Babalola said this on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, adding that embracing farming is the panacea for the country to make a meaningful impact in evolving alternative economic reliance.
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Nigerians will miss president Buhari when he leaves office – Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to President Muhammadu Buhari, has posited that Nigerians would miss his principal when he leaves office. Adesina added that president Buhari has done his best for the country despite many distractions coming from different angles.
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See comprehensive list of National Award Winners
A list of all the National Honours list has emerged showing Nigerians who had excelled in their different fields of endeavor. See full list below; A: GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (GCON) 1. Sen. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, PhD President of the Senate (Yobe) 2. Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola CJN (Oyo) 3. Hon.…
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Nigeria not ripe to allow citizens bear arms – NSCDC boss
Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant General, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says Nigerians are not ripe to be allowed to bear arms. Audi made the observation when he featured on the NAN) Forum in Abuja.
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2023 Election: Don’t allow religion to divide us, Sanwo-olu urges Nigerians
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerians not to allow religious division, especially in respect to the APC Muslim-Muslim ticket for the presidential poll. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Thursday in Ikoyi, at the 96th Anniversary Lecture of the Yoruba Tennis Club , with the topic: ”Social Club and the Search for National…
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60m Nigerians suffering from mental illnesses – Psychiatrist
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses. Obindo, who is also the Chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry, West African College of Physicians, Nigeria Chapter, said this in an interview with NAN on Sunday in Abuja.