Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Leaders Chosen by Satan Are Doomed to Fail – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that leaders enthroned by Satan are destined to fail, while those chosen by God are more likely to thrive. Speaking during a virtual interactive session titled “Boiling Point Arena,” the former president explored...

Corruption Must Be Tackled from the Top, Says Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasized that the fight against corruption must begin with leadership to be effective. Speaking during an interactive Zoom session titled Boiling Point Arena, Obasanjo described corruption as "hydra-headed," deeply entrenched in Nigerian society, and requiring...

Nigeria’s Tax Administration System Requires Reform – FG

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s tax administration system, highlighting its flaws in design, implementation, and the attitudes of taxpayers. Speaking at the National Discourse on Tax Reform...

South Africans Demand Ramaphosa’s Resignation Over 5-Year Visa Policy for Nigerians

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent decision to introduce a simplified visa process for Nigerian nationals has stirred controversy, with critics demanding his resignation. The policy, announced at the 11th Session of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission in Cape...

UK Approves Deportation of Nigerian Pastor Over £1.87m Fraud

UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega is set to be deported following a tribunal ruling linked to allegations of financial misconduct involving his church, SPAC Nation. Adegboyega, who married a British citizen, argued deportation violated his right to family life...

Nigeria to Hold Long-Awaited Census in 2025 After 18-Year Gap

After nearly two decades without an accurate population count, Nigeria is set to conduct a national census in 2025, according to National Population Commission (NPC) Chairman, Nasir Isa Kwarra. Speaking at the 2024 Nairobi Summit Anniversary on Population and...

Malaria Costs Nigeria Over $1.1 Billion Annually

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria incurs an annual loss of over $1.1 billion due to malaria, a major setback to its economic growth and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory on Malaria...

15,000 Nigerian Children Die of AIDS Annually

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reported that Nigeria records around 22,000 new HIV infections and 15,000 AIDS-related deaths among children yearly. Speaking at the 2024 World AIDS Day Press Conference, NACA’s Director General, Dr. Temitope...

Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.46% in Q3 2024

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 3.46% in real terms during the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, marking a year-on-year increase, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This growth reflects a significant improvement from the 2.54%...

Report: 63% of Female Students Face Sexual Harassment

A recent report by Alliances for Africa (AFA) and the Committee of Gender Directors in Nigerian Universities (CGDNU) has revealed that 63% of female students across 12 Nigerian universities have experienced sexual harassment. Speaking at a briefing in Abuja on...
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Residents Fearful as Violent Thug Clashes Resurge in Kano

The resurgence of violent clashes between rival thugs has left Kano residents deeply concerned. A recent brawl following a...
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