Xenophobic Attack: FG begins evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa on Monday

As the Xenophobic attack on foreigners including Nigerians continues unabated in South Africa, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has stated that evacuation of Nigerians in the hostile country will begin on Monday, 20th April.

The development is a fall out of the xenophobic attacks being meted out by South Africans against other African nationals in their country, including Nigerians.

The statement said that Nigerians who feel endangered, and do not have the fare back home to quickly make themselves available for evacuation.

Easter: Buhari urges Nigerians to unite, embrace peace

President-elect Mohammadu Buhari

The President–Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has called on all Nigerians to embrace peace this Easter and celebrate our nation’s rebirth as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In an Easter message to Nigerians and the Christian world, personally signed by the in-coming Nigeria’s leader, General Muhammadu Buhari and released by the APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, he urged all citizens of our great nation to unite and use the season of Easter to celebrate both the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the rebirth of the Nigerian nation.

Nigerians in Canada back Jonathan’s re-election bid, urge electorates to vote him en-mass

*To present Jonathan housing development scheme synonymous with the Canadian mortgage financial model  for immediate implementation for the benefits of Nigerians.

*Nigerians in Diaspora promise to present housing development scheme synonymous with the Canadian mortgage financial model  to Jonathan for immediate implementation for the benefits of Nigerians.

Ahead of Saturday's presidential election, some members of professional groups, who are Nigerians in Canada, have lent their weight behind the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The Nigerians in Diaspora appealed to Nigerians at home to vote for Jonathan because, according to them, the president had done well enough to earn a second term.

No fewer than 50 Nigerian professionals who are medical doctors, engineers, economists, educators, captains of industries, legal luminaries, and policy analysts met in Toronto, Ontario and endorsed Jonathan for another four years.

They promised to support the president, after his victory in Saturday’s elections, in the creation of two million jobs in the mortgage sector in Nigeria.

Apologise to Nigerians over your phantom phone conversation with Moroccan King, APC tells Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to apologise to Nigerians for the embarrassment that he has caused them over his phantom phone conversation with the King of Morocco.

‘’In our earlier statement on the issue, we gave President Jonathan the benefit of the doubt by asking him to clarify what happened, just as the Moroccan King has done. Instead, a loquacious spokesman for the President decided to abuse us. That tells us that, indeed, these people have something to hide over the phoney phone conversation,’’ the party said in a statement issued in Lagos yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

Election shift turned out a blessing to Nigerians, says Sambo

Vice President Namadi Sambo said in Kano on Thursday that shifting the general elections was a blessing to Nigerians.

Sambo, who spoke with newsmen, explained that holding it as earlier scheduled would have prevented 23 million eligible voters from exercising their civic responsibility.

``We thank God that the postponement of the elections has been a blessing to Nigerians.

A 72 year-old man has nothing to offer Nigerians – Patience Jonathan

Patience Jonathan

The First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan yesterday told women to reject Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, “because a 72 year old man has nothing to offer Nigerians.”

Mrs Jonathan made this known during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Women Campaign Rally held in Makurdi, the state capital.

She stated that her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan deserved the support of women in the country because he had delivered on the promises he made to Nigerian women in 2011.

APC wishes Nigerians happy Valentine’s Day

The All Progressives Congress wishes all Nigerians a happy Valentine’s Day, as they join the rest of the world to mark the Day on Saturday, and urges them to prepare to celebrate their imminent liberation from the PDP-imposed yoke under which they have laboured for many years.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said but for the insistence of the PDP and the Jonathan Administration that the suffering of Nigerians must be prolonged for another six weeks, the Valentine’s Day, which is a global celebration of love and affection, would have also marked the celebration of freedom from the PDP servitude by all Nigerians.

INEC assures Nigerians of credible elections

The Independents National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the 2015 general elections would be credible.

The INEC Commissioner in charge of South- South zone, Mrs Thelma Iremiren, gave the assurance at a voter education seminar in Port Harcourt.

The seminar, which had ``Are Nigerians Ready for the 2015 Election’’ as its theme, was organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt branch, in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission and INEC, among others.

NIGERIANS SAY NO TO ELECTION POSTPONEMENT

It is getting clearer by the day that those who have suddenly become apostles of elections postponement are either having something to hide or are just jittery of losing out in the forth-coming elections.

Hence, they are sponsoring people to protest and call for postponement just to strategize for rigging.

Those that are justifying the postponement because many Nigerians are yet to collect their PERMANENT VOTERS CARDS, PVC should know that INEC cannot force people to pick up their PVCs.

No law or constitution mandates every Nigerian to collect his or her PVC and vote. Those that want to vote should pick their PVCs.

New SEC DG assures Nigerians of vibrant market

The acting Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Mounir Gwarzo,  has assured Nigerians of the commission's readiness to ensure a vibrant capital market that will attract both local and international investors.

This is contained in a statement issued by the commission in Lagos on Wednesday.

#FayoseHasGoneMadAgain, Nigerians cry out

….. lambast the Ekiti Gov. for placing death-wish adverts against Buhari in Punch, Sun newspapers 

Cross section of Nigerians have condemned the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for sponsoring what they called death-wish advertorial against the All Progressive Congress, APC Presidential candidate, General Muhammad Buhari (rtd) in some national dailies on Monday.

 The advertorial, which ran on the front pages of Punch and The sun, had put Buhari on the same list with past Nigerian leaders from the north-west zone who died in office and therefore put a question mark on Buhari and apparently his ability to survive his term in office if elected.

Buhari promises to encourage entrepreneurship spirit in Nigerians

The All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari, has promised to develop infrastructure and encourage entrepreneurship spirit of Nigerians if given the mandate.

Buhari said this at the APC presidential campaign rally in Aba, Abia.

``We will focus on infrastructural development in terms of power and roads, which are necessary.

Don’t despair, Atiku urges Nigerians in New Year message

Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians not to despair or lose hope because of the current challenges facing the country.

This is contained in a New Year message released by the former vice-president’s media office in Abuja and signed by Malam Garba Shehu, Atiku’s Head of Media.

The statement stated that no matter the challenge, democracy offered the people the opportunity to use the power of their votes to bring about the desired change.

Gynaecologist counsels Nigerians on dangers of fat belly

Largely, most Nigerians regard men who have protruding bellies as being sign of good living.

But on the contrary, a Gynaecologist, Dr Fred Achem, has  advised Nigerians to be well informed on how to reduce belly fats to avoid health risk associated with it.

Achem, who works with the Feropod Hospital, Abuja said that too much intake of fats, carbohydrates and animal protein would reduce the functions of the vital organs in the body.

The gynaecologist said that belly fats crop up due to accumulation of fats in the abdominal region of the body, thereby causing discomfort for the person involved.

What prominent Nigerians say about Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Gen. Mohammadu Buhari.

By tomorrow, the All Progressive Congress would be electing its Presidential flag-bearer.  The arrays of possible candidates include General Mohammadu Buhari(rtd), former President Atiku Abubakar, Gov. Rochas Okorocha, Gov, Rabiu KwanKwasoa and  Leadership Newspaper publisher, Sam Nda-Isaiah.

But here what prominent Nigerians have been saying about one of the presidential hopefuls, General Mohammadu Buhari(rtd).

“The army after toppling our democratic regime have no option but to install Buhari as head of state so as to avoid credibility problems, especially in the sight of the international community because of his being an epitome of integrity."

- SHAGARI.

500 young Nigerians study every year in Germany --- Envoy

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michael Zenner, on Tuesday said that annually about 500 Nigerian youths were given opportunity to study in German universities by his country’s government.

Zenner told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the beneficiaries were offered admissions to study in the different universities on scholarships and through self-sponsorship.

``Under the Germany Educational Exchange Services, 500 young Nigerians study every year in our different universities.

``These Nigerians go to Germany partly on scholarships or through self-sponsorship.

``And from experience so far, I am impressed with the number of Nigerians who did their research work in German educational institutions,’’ he said.

The envoy said that his government also gave such Nigerians the option of whether to come back after their studies or work in Germany.

Zenner said that for any Nigerian to benefit from the exchange programme, he or she should first learn to read in and speak German language.

The ambassador disclosed that the German government’s plan was to create the right learning environment for Nigerians in its institutions.

Zenner also said that plans were underway by the government to partner some Nigerian universities in the learning of German language.

``Nigeria really matters to the German government and we want more Nigerians to come and study in Germany.

``I therefore, think that it is important for us to foster the integration of the study of German language here in Nigeria,’’ he said.

Defend yourselves against Boko Haram, Emir of Kano tells Nigerians

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to brace up and defend themselves against the Boko Haram sect which has been mounting a bloody campaign against Nigerians, killing hundreds and overrunning territories.

The royal father made the call while making the closing remarks at the weekly recitation of the Holy Qu’ran as part of prayers for peace in the country, Sanusi urged religious and community leaders to undertake the immediate task of re-infusing courage in their people, particularly the youth, in order to prepare for self defence against Boko Haram attacks.

“These people”, the Emir recounted in Hausa and referring to Boko Haram, “when they attack towns, they kill boys and enslave girls… People must stand resolute. ”

He reminded the congregation of Muslim clerics, who came from various Islamic schools in Kano, of the saying of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) that whoever dies in defence of his country, family, life or wealth was a martyr.

“People must not assume that the crisis will not reach their area,” the Emir noted. “If it comes, we are asking God to give us fortitude, but if He wishes to take martyrs from amongst us, we should be ready to give our lives.

“People must not wait for soldiers to protect them. There are even instances where soldiers on ground ran away in the face of attack,” he said.

The Emir asked hunters and experts in the area of security and defence to use their expertise in the quest of seeking the pleasure of God by employing it to end the current crisis.

“God will grant us victory over them,” he said.