Tag: Nigerians
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FG pledges commitment to good conduct of statutory marriages in Nigeria
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the good conduct of statutory marriages in the country. Aregbesola, who made this known at the 2021 National Stakeholders’ Conference on the Administration of Statutory Marriage, on Friday, in Abuja, said this had become imperative due to the prevailing challenges associated…
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Buhari decries ‘mercilessness of some Nigerians’ towards Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented what he described as the ‘mercilessness of some Nigerians’ to development, pleading with citizens to be considerate towards the country. Buhari spoke on Friday after receiving briefings from the Professor Doyin Salami-led Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) at its 6th regular meeting in the State House, Abuja. He decried the…
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FG commences profiling of ‘highly-placed’ Nigerians linked to terrorism financing
The Federal Government has begun profiling towards prosecution, well-placed Nigerians suspected of being financiers of terrorism in the country. Briefing journalists on Friday in Abuja, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami said the arrest of the suspects followed the recent convictions of some Nigerians on terrorism financing in the…
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NCC warns Nigerians on dangers of sharing SIM cards, phones
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday warned Nigerians against sharing their phones, National Identity Number (NIN) and SIM cards with others because of the risks involved. The Commission maintained that anybody caught in the act would be held liable for any crime committed with such sensitive information. Its Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mr.…
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Take action against those killing Nigerians- Peter Obi tells Buhari
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has counseled President Muhammadu Buhari to take action against those notorious for killing Nigerians. Obi made this statement this on Thursday via his official Twitter handle where he complained about the issues in Nigeria, saying they ought not to be plaguing the country today. According to him, “For…
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Nigerians sign petition against release of Baba Ijesha
Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the purported release of embattled actor, Olanrewaju James a.k.a Baba Ijesha. TheNewsGuru reports that about 1,200 Nigerians have signed the petition making rounds on social media to forestall his release after allegedly defiling a minor. The aim is for the signees to reach 1,500. Baba Ijesha, was arrested last…
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FG cautions Nigerians against travelling to India, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against travelling to nations that are recording a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially India where they largely go to for medical tourism. It also itemized South Africa, Turkey and Brazil in the travel advisory. The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, formerly Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, also…
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on effects of hair products containing formaldehyde
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of hair smoothing products containing formaldehyde. The agency says the U.S Food and Drug Administration has informed it of the short and long-term effects of formaldehyde exposure in hair smoothing products. The alert, No: 006/2021 – Formaldehyde in…
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Nigerians must unite to fight bandits – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has urged well-meaning Nigerians to unite in the fight against bandits. He noted that the battle against bandits and other criminals require a united front to save the nation from disintegration. The former Lagos State Governor said it was time for Nigerians to decide…
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Minimum wage mirage: Kano faces reality – Dele Sobowale
Dele Sobowale “We can’t pay full March salary over drop in allocation.” Malam Muhammad Garba, Kano State Commissioner for Information. On April 5, 2021, the Kano State Government bravely led the way by being the first to announce that it could not pay workers their salaries. Politicians being what they are, the government said the…