Nigerians
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There is widespread anger regarding the case of Yusuf Alabi, a 15-year-old supporter of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi who has been held at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre since January this year. MEZIESBLOG reports that Alabi became popular nationwide in 2023 when he was photographed standing bravely…
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No matter how good a government we have, Nigeria is never going to become a productive nation as long as her citizens have these 13 vices* 1] Nigerians are too passionate about their religious faith *An overwhelming number of Nigerians are more interested in going to heaven than making their country a better place. Indeed,…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and the good people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday at Dikko Junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, Niger State. A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP, while emphasizing the importance…
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Super Eagles defender, Gabriel Osho is optimistic the team will earn a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their poor start to the qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles are winless in Group C after four games. The West Africans occupy fifth position in the group. “We have to focus on the World Cup…
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended the management of Dangote Refinery for crashing the price of its petrol to N899.50K per litre. In a statement on Thursday, PETROAN spokesman, Joseph Obele, described the move as a significant relief for motorists and Nigerians at large. “This price reduction, a decrease…
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Former presidential candidate and Economist, Kingsley Moghalu, has advised Nigerian leaders to focus on building the country’s economy, saying that the intense recent debate on Kemi Badenoch’s identity does not hold any value for the country. Moghalu weighed in on the controversy in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. Badenoch, a Member…
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……Will food, fuel prices drop? •Resort to prayers not solution to Nigeria’s economic woes — MBF•Prayer alone ‘ll not solve our economic woes —Archbishop Opoko Last week, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu led a National Prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja where Muslims gathered for…
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Mixed reactions have continued to trail the release of all minors prosecuted in court for their participation in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. MEZIESBLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to ensure the immediate release of the minors detained by the Nigeria Police in connection to last August’s protests. The directive came…
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Former Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has expressed concern over the exodus of talented young Nigerians from the country. According to Jega, the trend and current struggles in the nation symbolise a dangerous loss of hope. Speaking at the launch of the inauguration of a nongovernmental organisation, ‘Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative’…
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The Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu administration to take proactive action to ameliorate the current hardship in the country. Honourable Ismaila Yusuf Atus, Executive Chairman of the organization, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the rising cost of fuel has further reduced the purchasing-power of the citizens. He…
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If you are Nigerian,and you plan to apply for a visa to travel to the USA, please read and share this information: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos are moving to a new visa services provider on August 26, 2024. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Interviews on…
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has expressed worry over the level of suffering, insecurity, and impoverishment being experienced in Nigeria. He stated that soon it would be difficult to keep the people from revolting. The Sultan addressed participants at the Arewa House in Kaduna on Wednesday, during the 6th executive Northern…
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Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi said singer Wizkid showed him “love” when he was still scratching the surface of his career. The former Arsenal star said Wizkid was “nice” to him when they first met “even though he didn’t know who I was at the time.” Speaking in a recent interview with Oma Sports TV, Iwobi…
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Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo, and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, better known as Blessed, have welcomed their first child. MEZIESBLOG recalls that Mercy Chinwo got married to Pastor Blessed on 13 August 2022 in Port Harcourt. The couple, however, reside in Lagos, Nigeria. Chinwo took to her social media page on Friday to confirm…
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Tunji ‘Teebillz’ Balogun, a music executive and estranged husband of singer Tiwa Savage, has eulogised her for not painting him as a deadbeat father to their eight-year-old son, Jamal. He said even when he’s not able to pay child support, the singer still presents him as a “superman” to their son. Teebillz said he counts…
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When Dr. Paul Ezike’s video on the alleged plight of some Nigerians in the Ethiopia’s Kaliti Prisons, Addis Ababa, recently hit the social media space, it was a quick reminder of what Nigerians have been going through in several prisons outside Nigeria, particularly in the Asian countries, and Libya over the past couple of years.…
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