Nigeria Isn't The Only Corrupt Country In The World, Says Peter Obi

It is not possible to have a nation of saints. Such a nation does not exist and we cannot claim to be saints. In trying to rid the society of corruption, we have to pursue the vision of building a nation.

Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, says Nigeria is not the only corrupt country in the world, hence the

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Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. Nigeria is composed of multiple ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria,

Nigeria police issue tips on how to behave at checkpoints

The Nigerian Police have issued tips to Nigerians on how to avoid clashes with officers at a police checkpoint.
The police gave the tips via their verified Twitter handle, @PoliceNG, on Monday.
The tips urged Nigerians to avoid an unnecessary argument or challenging armed personnel on duty.
They also advised Nigerians to avoid giving an unhappy impression when encountering an officer on their beat.

Nigeria government's audit removes nearly 24,000 non-existent workers

Nearly 24,000 workers were removed from the federal government payroll after an audit revealed they were non-existent, the Finance Ministry has said.

Famous People you Probably Didn't Know were Black (Video)

How many of the celebs in this video did you know were black? Amongst them are The rock, Nicole Richie, Vin Diesel, Slash, Maya Rudolph

CCA seeks development of Nigeria, US trade

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The Corporate Council on Africa has said it plans to advance trade, investment and business engagement between the United States and Nigeria.

In a statement, it said that some of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen shared their current business objectives and expansion efforts across Africa with the CCA.

The statement said, the President and Chief Executive Officer, African Media Agency/ CCA, Ms Florizelle Liser, and West Africa Director, CCA, Mr Ekenem Isichei, met with CCA board members, Mr Aliko Dangote and Mr Jim Ovia, and invited them to speak at the upcoming US-Africa business summit in June in Maputo, Mozambique.

Part of the statement read, “Liser met with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors during her recent visit to Kenya and Nigeria.

“This was part of the ongoing effort to promote the upcoming US-Africa business summit in Maputo, Mozambique and advance trade, investment and business engagement between the United States and Nigeria.”

It stated that the CCA, a Washington DC-based organisation, is a US business association focused solely on connecting business interests between the United States and Africa.

“CCA uniquely represents a broad cross-section of member companies from small and medium-size businesses to multinationals as well as US and African firms,” the statement read.

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Lupita Nyong’o & the women of “Eclipsed” make Broadway History; Shine in UPTOWN Magazine

History is being made on broadway right now with “Eclipsed”. This is the first play to be written by, directed by, produced by and starring black women on broadway!

Breadselling to Stardom

Get inspiration from the story of Olajumoke who stormed stardom from being an ordinary bread seller in the streets of Lagos.

NGOZI OKONJA IWEALA LISTED AMONGST WORLD'S 50 GREATEST LEADERS

Nigeria’s own very Dr Ngozi Okonja- Iweala and Minister of Finance has been named one of the 50 greatest leaders in the world by Fortune Magazine.

Okonjo-Iweala was recognised alongside Liberian President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf; Pope Francis, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi; Bill and Melinda Gates, Mark Zuckerburg; and Mr. Tom Cook.

A Heroic Soldier and Patriot is Laid to Rest

"If we must die, let it not be like hogs Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot, While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs, Making their mock at our accursed lot. If we must die, O let us nobly die, So that our precious blood may not be shed In vain", Claude Mckay.

IT'S A BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR NIGERIA AS GEN. BUHARI WINS ELECTION

After three unsuccessful contest for the office of the president, General Muhammed Buhari emerged winner of the 2015 general election held on 28th March.

Tour Nigeria

Nigeria is not just an oil rich country, but undoubtedly has some of the world's most fascinating sites. Take a tour around this amazingly blessed country called Nigeria and see nature at its best.

Nigerian Student Breaks World Record; Scores 4.0/4.0 in Turkish Uni.

A genius could be referred to as an exceptional child who is academically sound. But, how would you describe an individual who never misses a point in his examinations from first year in the university to the final year?
If there is any adjective to qualify such a person, that word could best describe Tunji Olu-Taiwo, an Engineering student of Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkis.

10-year-old Nigerian Girl Enrolled At Open University

10-year old Esther

Ten-old Esther Okade is currently studying mathematics at Open University in the United Kingdom.

Like most kids her age, Esther Okade is a big fan of Disney's Frozen and loves to play with her Barbie dolls. But there is an impressive difference between the home-thought Esther and most children: Esther is currently studying Mathematics at the Open University in the UK where she was enrolled three weeks ago and is already top of the class, scoring 100% on a recent test.

Secondary School Students Devise Means Of Powering Generator With Urine

The Girls With Their Invention At The Maker Faire Africa Event In Lagos Which Ended On Tuesday, 6th November.

 

Nigerian breaks academic record at John Hopkins University

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A 22-year-old Nigerian has emerged one of the top graduating students of John Hopkins University in the United States. He obtained a Grade Point Average of 3.98 out of a possible 4.0 to earn a degree in Neurosciences....

President Goodluck Jonathan Commissions First Locally-made Warship Today

NNS ANDONI, first locally-made warship constructed by Nigerian Navy engineers,

History will be made today as President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan commissions the first locally made warship, NNS ANDONI, constructed by Nigerian Navy engineers.
The commissioning ceremony is expected to take place at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The 31m Nigerian Navy Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) was conceived as a research and development project by Vice Admiral GTA Adekeye and Rear Admiral GJ Jonah who were then Chief of the Naval Staff and Chief of Naval Engineering respectively.

Bianca’s Tribute To Ojukwu: ‘It Was An Honour To Have Served You’

Bianca at Ojukwu's Funeral

How do I sum up 23 years in one page? I don’t know. How do I describe you? I cannot. Not in any depth. Not for anybody else – you were my husband, my brother, my friend, my child. I was your queen, and it was an honour to have served you.

Ojukwu to receive full military burial

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the former leader of Biafra, will be give a full military burial on March 2, 2012. At a press conference the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Benjamin Uwajumogu, said “I want to announce that President Goodluck Jonathan has approved that Ojukwu be given military burial according to military tradition."

Nigeria launches bone marrow registry

Nigeria has launched a new bone marrow registry that will link cancer patients and donors locally and throughout the world.

The launch of the registry is the first in Nigeria, and only the second of such registry in all of Africa. This launch is a milestone step in the country’s efforts to treat cancer patients throughout Africa and the world.