Tag: Nigeria
‘’This Is Unbearable, Nigeria Is A Failed State Run By Criminals’’ Prominent Catholic Priest Reacts To Video Of Distressed Kidnapped Victim Begging For Life
A prominent Catholic Deacon and author Nick Donnelly has said Nigeria’s insecurity issue would not stop as long as the country continues to be run by ‘’criminals’’. The deacon was reacting to the disturbing video of an adducted employee of Vine Crest College in Ogun State where the kidnappers demanded a ransom of N100 million….
Bianca Ojukwu Meets Ghana’s Foreign Minister Over Anti-Nigerian Protests
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has met with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, to address the recent wave of protests targeting Nigerians living in Ghana. In a statement shared on her official social media account on Thursday, Ojukwu disclosed that the meeting focused on concerns arising from…
Nigeria Officially Bids To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix In Abuja
Nigeria has officially joined the race to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja., which would make it the first African country to host such an event in over three decades. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, he described the move as a bold step…
Egypt, South Africa Universities Beat Nigeria At Global QS Rankings
For the third year in a row, no Nigerian university has made it into the top 1,000 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, with the 2026 edition released on June 19, 2025, once again excluding all 297 Nigerian universities from the global elite list. Only three Nigerian institutions were ranked at all, University of…
Suspected Herdsmen Attack SGF Akume’s Village 48 Hours After Tinubu’s Visit
Suspected herdsmen have launched a deadly attack on Wannune community in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, the hometown of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Reports gathered that the attack left many dead and several others injured. The assault occurred just 48 hours after Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Children’s Day In Nigeria: Five Key Facts You Should Know
Every year on May 27, Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate Children’s Day, a special occasion dedicated to honouring the joys and rights of childhood. It’s a day to spotlight the importance of nurturing, educating, and protecting the young ones while also reminding adults of their own childhood memories. Here are five…
‘’77K Isn’t Enough, Fix Nigeria’’ – Corps Members Tell Tinubu
Following commencement of the 77,000 naira minimum wage payment, serving corps members in Oyo state have told the Federal Government the improved stipend would amount to nothing if the government failed to fixed the country. Recall that the federal government had yesterday commenced implementation of the wage for corps members’ months after it promised…
W/C 2026: Warriors Stop Eagles As Nigeria’s Qualification Hopes Hit Stumbling Block
The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to beat Zimbabwe in their sixth game of the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Nigeria played a 1-1 draw with the Zimbabweans before a packed Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. A powerful header from Victor Osimhen was cancelled out by a late strike from Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chiwenda…
After 65 Years of Independence, Bishop Kukah Says Nigeria’s Democracy is Work in Progress
After 65 years of independence, Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto described Nigeria’s democracy as a “work in progress” amid strong criticisms from former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Governor Peter Obi over the state of democratic governance in the country. Speaking on Monday in Abuja at a colloquium marking the 60th birthday…
Osimhen Moves TO Second Spot In Nigeria’s All Time Scorer List
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen on Friday evening overtook the legendary Segun Odegbami in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the 11th minute of the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali. Osimhen came into the match level with Odegbami on 23 goals. READ ALSO: W/C…