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Without Restructuring, Nigeria Will Never Progress – Atiku

Without Restructuring, Nigeria Will Never Progress – Atiku

August 5, 2022 2:36 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has asserted that Nigeria would continue to struggle with its current challenges if it is not restructured.

Atiku made this known while speaking at the 64th Annual Bible Study Conference of the National Council of Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) of Nigeria held at the Ekiti Diocesan Camp Ground, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The oppostion party’s presidential candidate who was represented by his running mate and Governor of Delta, Ifeanyi Okowa, Atiku who was Special Guest at the occasion, said Nigeria was in dire need …

32,000 Muslims Killed In 3yrs In Nigeria — MURIC Fires Back

32,000 Muslims Killed In 3yrs In Nigeria — MURIC Fires Back

August 5, 2022 2:32 am

In its response to claims by US lawmakers, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has claimed that no fewer than 32,000 Muslims were killed within three years in Nigeria.

The director of the organisation, Ishaq Akintola made this claim yesterday at a media briefing in Lagos in reaction to the request by five US senators for Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, to re-designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that sometime in December 2020, the US listed Nigeria among countries blacklisted for “violating religious freedom” under the CPC …

CWG New World Record Set As Nwachukwu Wins Gold

CWG: New World Record Set As Nwachukwu Wins Gold

August 5, 2022 2:25 am

In another moment of glory, Nwachukwu Goodness on Thursday night claimed a gold medal for Nigeria in the women’s E42.44/61.64 discus throw at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

While doing so, Nwachukwu also set a world record with her throw of 36.56m.

In the contest, Sarah Edminston of Australia came second while Naibili Vanutisolo of Fiji Island took the third position.

In the men’s lightweight para powerlifting, Nnamdi Innocent bagged a bronze medal for the nation. The Nigerian lifted 132.5kg.

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Kwankwaso An Overrated Inept Clown Devoid of Leadership

Kwankwaso: An Overrated Inept Clown Devoid of Leadership

August 5, 2022 12:45 am
When an independent political analyst examines the majority of Nigerian politicians, he or she cannot help but agree with the famous German playwright Bertolt Brecht’s statement that the worst kind of illiterate is the political illiterate, because the political illiterate hears nothing, sees nothing, and tries to make himself useless in whatever political sphere that is in. Most Nigerian politicians give the impression that they are masters of the game of politics despite the fact that their moves, status quos, and modus operandi suggest pure incompetence and a mediocre, clownish method of playing politics. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former
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Why We Purchased N1.4B Worth Of Vehicles For Niger Rep - FG

Why We Purchased ₦1.4B Worth Of Vehicles For Niger Rep – FG

August 4, 2022 5:19 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained that it approved the purchase of vehicles worth ₦1.4 billion for neighboring Niger Republic to tackle insecurity as a way of ensuring the stability of the country.

The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed gave the confirmation while speaking yesterday, explaining that providing intervention to the neighboring Niger Republic is not new and it is the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari who approved the purchase.

According to her, President Buhari, whose actions she cannot question or interrogate, has the right to make his own assessment of situations and give directives …

Nigerian Govt Moves To Halt Exportation Of Raw Minerals

Nigerian Govt Moves To Halt Exportation Of Raw Minerals

July 29, 2022 5:51 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that it has now embarked on a move to end the exportation of raw minerals in the country to aid in the diversification of the economy, job creation, and industrialisation of the country.

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja, today.

He lamented that Nigeria is up till now still exporting crude oil as traded for refined petroleum products.

He said the state would take advantage of the abundant solid minerals in their area to improve its revenue generation.

He said: ‘As we started …

Insecurity Threat To Kidnap Buhari, Funny – Lai Mohammed

Insecurity: Threat To Kidnap Buhari, Funny – Lai Mohammed

July 28, 2022 5:10 am

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as laghable the threat by terrorirts to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari insisting that such was impossible.

Recall that in a video released at the weekend which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York, the abductors of train passengers in Kaduna threatened to kidnap and kill Buhari and Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State.

Addressing reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Buhari at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, the minister said the terrorists were also spreading propaganda.

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Nigeria To Host 2025 AFCON, Pinnick Reveals

Nigeria To Host 2025 AFCON, Pinnick Reveals

July 27, 2022 4:03 am

The generalissimo of Nigerian football has revealed that the country is presently in a favourable position to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), if it scales all hurdles placed before it which are very surmountable.

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick disclosed in Lagos also said that  CAF is likely to withdraw the hosting right of the 2025 AFCON from Guinea, and ‘We are putting a bid together for a co-hosting of the tournament with the Benin Republic’.

‘The Minister of Sports has given his endorsement on the bidding . It is high time Nigeria hosted an international …

Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Literary Prize A Shot at Your Dreams

Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Literary Prize: A Shot at Your Dreams

July 26, 2022 3:53 am

One of the worst nightmares most creative people dread is the fear of not having their creativity announced to the world. It’s a well-known fact that an unannounced talent is as good as the absence of a talent. It is neither useful to you as the carrier of the talent nor, the society which that talent was supposed to positively impact. 

It is worthy of note that talent is nothing until it becomes announced and sellable. This can be related to the proverbial candle that was lit and hidden under a table. The reality of the candle will be that …

Nigeria Will Disintegrate In Two Years – Gani Adams

Nigeria Will Disintegrate In Two Years – Gani Adams

July 25, 2022 4:54 am

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has raised the alarm that Nigeria might cease to exist in the next two years if the plethora of crisis in the country is anything to go by.

Speaking on Sunday, he stressed that the government’s urgent implementation of true federalism was the only way to save the nation from going off the rails and breaking into several pieces.

According to the Generalissimo of the Yoruba race, the country’s governance has exhibited a lack of coordination, despite the insecurity situation, the economic downturn, and deteriorated institutions, among other things.

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Take Power Before Corrupt Leaders Ruin You - Obasanjo To Youths

Take Power Before Corrupt Leaders Ruin You – Obasanjo To Youths

July 24, 2022 3:05 pm

One of the former presidents of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has openly charged all Nigerian youths make to make sure that they wake up from their slumbers and take over their leadership positions, rather than waiting for the future and waiting for corrupt leaders to ruin them.

Obasanjo had made this known while speaking during an interview with Nigerian football legend, Segun Odegbami, on his Eagle7 Sports programme on 103.7 FM, reiterated that the youths should always reject the “leaders of tomorrow” tag as corrupt leaders would destroy the so-called tomorrow if the younger generation fail to rise up and take …

Families Of 29 Deceased Police Officers Receive ₦15.9m

Families Of 29 Deceased Police Officers Receive ₦15.9m

July 23, 2022 6:13 am

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disbursed ₦15.9 million to the families of some officers and men of the force who died in the line of duty.

The disbursement, which took place at the FCT command is in line with the fulfillment of the inspector general of police, IGP Alkali Baba’s family welfare insurance scheme policy.

The cheques were presented to the next of kin of 29 deceased police officers of the rank of assistant superintendent of police, inspector, sergeant, and a civilian staff attached to the command between 2020 and 2021.

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