Tag: Nigerians
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Edo people and Nigerians’ attitude to COVID vaccines – Ehichioya Ezomon
In the name of protecting the citizens’ right to freedom of choice, concerned Nigerians watched the other day, in awe, a protest against COVID-19 vaccination in Benin City, Edo State.
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BBNaija S6: I will apologize to Nigerians- Tega
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye ex-housemate, Tega, said that she will tender an apology to Nigerians and her husband. She made this known during her interview with Beat 99.9 fm on Tuesday, as her media rounds began. Last week, while she was still on the show, Tega got many talking with a video that…
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How widespread corruption in MDAs is plunging Nigerians further into poverty – SERAP
A new report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed how “widespread and systemic corruption in ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) especially in the education, health and water sectors are plunging millions of Nigerians further into poverty.” According to the report, “Budget fraud, procurement fraud, embezzlement of funds among other illegal actions,…
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FG disburses N57bn ‘Survival Fund’ to 1 million Nigerians
The Federal Government has disbursed N56,842,780,000 to 1,079,323 persons and businesses under the Survival Fund programme. The companies include those registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Maryam Katagum, Chairperson of the Survival Fund Steering Committee, gave the details at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Katagum, the Minister of State, Industry Trade and…
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APC government has woefully failed Nigerians in all parameters – Onitiri
The APC-controlled Federal Government has been urged to, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency on the Northern states to preserve the lives and property of the people and stop the carnage in that part of the country. This solution was proffered by renowned socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri in…
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Buhari highlights many ‘firsts’ of Sir Victor Uwaifo, says Nigerians will miss him
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family and friends of legendary musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo who was confirmed dead on Saturday. In a statement signed by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina, the President said the entire country will miss him. “President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with family, friends and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste,…
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Families groan as Hunger, Insecurity and Covid-19 Rage – Michael West
By Michael West This is not the best of times in Nigeria. Many families are in financial mess as the means to meeting the basic needs: feeding, rent, medicals and children’s school fees, are getting harder by the day. It is not funny at all. Families are caught in the webs of threatening hunger, worsening…
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Leadership crisis: PDP will not betray trust of Nigerians – Governors
The governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pledged that the party would not betray the hope and trust Nigerians betrothed on it in spite of its ongoing leadership challenge. The Chairman of the forum and the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on after the forum emergency…
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Insecurity: Nigerians do not deserve what is happening – PDP Reps
Members of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives have said that Nigerians do not deserve the torment which has become their plight in recent times. Their lament which was contained in a statement by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, was hinged on the recent rise in terrorist operations…
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Two Nigerians plead guilty to swindling US postal customers of $.5m
Two Nigerians have pleaded guilty to defrauding postal customers of $565,000 in Maryland, United States. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Federal Court in Maryland, Johnson Ogunlana, 25, of Maryland; and Samson Oguntuyi, 29, of Georgia, “pleaded guilty on the eve of trial to federal charges related to schemes to defraud financial institutions,…