FULL LIST: Recommended borders for Nigerians fleeing Ukraine to Poland

The Federal Government has disclosed four major borders in Ukraine safe for Nigerians seeking to leave the country for evacuation. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa disclosed the borders safe for Nigerians. They are as follows: 1. Hrebenne-Rawa Ruska — Hrebenne-Rawa Ruska Szkoła Podstawowa w Lubyczy Królewskiej […]

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FG lists borders for Nigerians fleeing Ukraine to Poland

The Federal Government has listed the borders Nigerians fleeing the Ukraine-Russian war can use to access Poland. This is coming amid reports that students headed for the Polish border due to the shutting of Ukraine’s airspace were denied access. The Nation learnt Nigerians still in Ukraine will now be evacuated through the nation’s embassy in […]

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Russia says Ukraine prolonging conflict by refusing talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of big businesses at the Kremlin in Moscow on February 24, 2022. – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said his country wanted to remain part of the world economy and had no plans to harm it. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on […]

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Bye-election: Tension in Ondo over alleged sharing of money by Deputy governor at voting centres

APC candidate chased out of polling unit, the leader was beaten up for running away with voter’s money It’s a lie, they should bring evidence – Deputy governor He came to monitor the situation as a senior citizen – Former commissioner Low turn out of voters, peaceful Election peaceful – Ondo APC Tension heightened in […]

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INEC announces new dates for 2023 elections

INEC officials during the press briefing in Abuja, the FCT on Saturday, February 26, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday, announced new dates for the 2023 elections. This was announced by the National Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu at a news conference in Abuja, the Federal capital. According to him, […]

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365,088 voters to decide Akure bye-election

Govt restricts vehicular movement A total of 365,088 eligible voters are expected to troop out to vote in today’s by-election in Akure North/Akure South Federal constituency seat. The ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) are major contenders for the seat even though seven political parties fielded candidates for the election. […]

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Banditry: Katsina seeks deployment of more troops, military equipment to end attacks

Governor Bello Masari Katsina State Government has called on the Federal Government to deploy more troops and sophisticated equipment to speedily end banditry attacks, especially amongst innocent communities in the state and their neighbours. The Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, who made the above call when he received newly […]

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Chiddie Anyasodo : ‘Many people confuse infatuation with love’

A graduate of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Chiddie Anyasodo is the co-founder of Chotayah, a high-end executive matchmaking service for professional Africans all over the world. Through the platform, Chiddie and her husband Ben, have helped many African singles discover and route out the obstacles preventing them from being in a healthy relationship. Chiddie’s career path evolved […]

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Bleak industrial future for Nigeria as churches take over failed companies

Industrial development aspiration of Nigeria may be facing a serious threat. While churches in the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) are giving way for factories and industries thereby boosting job creation and national economic development, churches in Nigeria are filling the vacuum created by failed factories in the country by turning the premises […]

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New Electoral Act: PDP congratulates Nigerians

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Civil Society Organisations, on President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, also saluted the courage of the PDP and other opposition members in the National Assembly for standing their […]

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