President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the repatriation of Nigerians stranded in Russia after the World Cup.

Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, disclosed this on Monday following reports of scores of Nigerians who travelled for the World Cup but were unable to leave, having discovered that they were swindled.

Shehu said the President has directed Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs and Hadi Sirika, minister of state for aviation, to commence the process of repatriating the Nigerians. The directive, according to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, is in line with the current administration’s policy to ensure the welfare of Nigerians in every part of the world.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1919/breaking-buhari-orders-returning-of-nigerians-stranded-in-russia?new=1

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In attempting to clarify his actual name, the Chelsea veteran has just made everyone very, very confused.
Jon Obi Mikel has been called many things by Chelsea fans during his decade at Stamford Bridge… many of which are far too rude, reports UK Mirror.

However, while he may have got used to the abusive slurs hurled his way by a section of the Stamford Bridge support, it seems
the Nigerian midfielder has finally had enough of people getting his actual name wrong.

That is why the Chelsea stalwart who was was born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (the son of Michael Obi) in 1987, but a mistake in 2003 changed things for the midfielder. has just officially changed his name… to Mikel John Obi.

For starters, it turns out that he was never actually called ‘Mikel’. The Guus Hiddink favourite was born John Michael Nchekwube
Obinna – ‘Mikel’ only became a thing when the Nigerian FA mistakenly used Mikel instead of Michael on his submission form
during the registration process for the 2003 Fifa Under-17 World Championships.
So much so, that despite the fact it’s not actually his name, he’s been happy to be called John Obi Mikel ever since he joined Chelsea in 2006.
It seems, he has now officially changed his name to… Mikel John Obi.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1871/mikel-obi-officially-changes-his-name?new=1

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The former Blancos star can understand why the Portuguese has opted to end his nine-year stint in the Spanish capital and join the Serie A champions. Ronaldo will be presented as a Juve player on Monday after nine trophy-laden years at the Santiago Bernabeu that have also seen him become the Spanish club's all-time leading goalscorer.
Ronaldo is a very experienced player now, 33 years old so he knows and understands the situation very well," Kaka. "This decision to move from Madrid to Juventus, it's a very conscious decision. He knows it's time to move.
"He's probably thinking I achieved everything I could with Real Madrid and now it's time to do something different to keep motivated. "That's what moved him to accept the offer from Juve to change from Real Madrid to the Italian team."
Juve have paid €112 million (£99m/$131m) to sign the Portuguese and handed him a four-year deal but Kaka hinted it was money well spent for a player of Ronaldo's calibre.
Asked if the Italian champions were getting one of the greatest-ever players, he added: "I think so. Ronaldo, with his numbers, says that. Everybody who had the privilege to watch him play... in my case, I had the privilege of training with him every day for four years.
"I saw how professional he is, how strong he is, how motivated he is, how strong in his mind he is, and can see that he still wants to get to a different level. "I think Ronaldo will be remembered as one of the best players in the world."
source: https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1844/real-madrid-for-juventus-in-an-effort-to-remain-motivated-kaka?new=1

As Russia 2018 winds to a close on Sunday, about 200 Nigerians may not have good stories to share, at least for now.
Having gone to Europe to cheer their country and lucrative find jobs, including playing pro football, their lives have taken a downside.

With no money and no visa, they do not have anything to cheer on both fronts. Tricked by scammers, Fans ID, a travel document issued by the government to those travelling to for World Cup, is their only hope of returning home.

"I paid a lot of money down here," one Nigerian told DW's Miodrag Soric. "But I don't want to stay. I don't have a plan because I know my Fan ID card cannot allow me to stay more than July 25. And I don't want to go against the Russian."

Two brothers Ismail and Sodiq Olamilekan said they N250,000 naira each to a man in Lagos for their Fan IDs. They planned to become professional footballers in Russia. Others paid over a million naira for the document.
"The man told us that with the Fan ID we could get a job and stay here," Ismail told AFP at a hostel on the outskirts of Moscow, where a kind Muslim man provided shelter.

THE Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, has asked the National Assembly to immediately commence impeachment process on President Mohammadu Buhari before Nigeria’s insecurity and socio-political crises degenerate into anarchy.

The human rights group gave a catalogue of President Buhari’s abuses of human rights, negligence of duty, DDS display of incompetence, among other shortcomings to drive home its demand for removal of the president from office.

CLO Executive Director, Mr. Ibuchukwu Ezike in his statement on Friday said that dormant posture adopted by the international community in condemning the heinous crimes perpetrated by the Nigerian government and its agencies against the Nigerian peoples was not only dangerous but condemnable.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1674/clo-calls-for-buhari-s-impeachment?new=1

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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commissioned the 45.24 km Phase 1 Abuja light rail mass transit project awarded on May 23, 2017.Unfortunately, just when the President began his keynote address, the standby generator powering the whole event went off causing some sort of scare in the arena.

The light was never restored till the President’s departure . Buhari, in his speech, commended the Chinese Government and its construction firm that handled the project (CCCEC) as well as the China Exim bank for the conclusion of the project.

Buhari said : ‘’ The project will impact on the people in terms of better transportation, job creation and enhance their social lives . ” However , the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has flayed Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC ) for allegedly attempting to claim credit for the rail project .

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary , Kola Ologbondiyan , the PDP said : “ Nigerians are aware that the project was conceptualised , initiated and policy - propelled by the PDP .

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1652/generator-fails-as-buhari-commissions-abuja-light-rail?new=1

A Nigerian Doctor identified as Etin-Osa Imagbenikaro has laughed off the arm sling and neck collar worn by Governor Fayose after he accused operatives of the Nigeria Police Force of beating him up. She has insinuated that Fayose’s claims of being attacked by the security operatives might be false.

According to her, the arm sling and the neck collar worn by the People’s Democratic Party chieftain wasn’t professionally fixed giving indications that the incident might have been choreographed.

“I actually do not understand this contraption. I’ve tried to hold it in. But I’ve been laughing hard. If anyone tells me they fixed this for him in a hospital, I’d be shocked beyond belief. “How do you connect an arm sling to a neck collar that’s bracing a “broken neck”?” she posted on Twitter.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1648/ekiti-election-doctor-reveals-new-twist-about-fayose-s-injuries-yabaleftonline?new=1

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Popular Nigerian Stand-Up Comedian, Francis Agoda, known as I Go Dye, has criticised Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State over the tear gas incident that happened on Wednesday at the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP rally in Ekiti.

I go dye writing on his Instagram page said Fayose got a treatment he deserved because he was part of the corrupt system.
He stated that everyone, including governors and President Muhammadu Buhari would continue to face such situations “until we promote what is right in the country.”


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The Deputy Inspector General of Police , Operations , Mr. Habila Joshak , has said the security details of important personalities in Ekiti will be withdrawn on Saturday — the day of governorship election .

The Police boss added that no party will be allowed to hold any political rally that is not approved by the Police until the election is held .
Addressing journalists in Ado- Ekiti on Wednesday , Joshak said he will work with one Assistant Inspector General of Police , Mr. H . H . Karma ; and three other Commissioners of Police — Ali Janga , J.B . Kokumo and G. B . Umar — who would man each of the senatorial districts in the state .

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1582/police-to-withdraw-fayose-fayemi-s-security-dig-joshak?new=1

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President Muhammadu Buhari says the federal government signed the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the World bank and Switzerland to lift people out of poverty.

President Buhari made this known at the inception meeting of the Mantra project on asset recover and development in Nigeria by Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ in collaboration with World bank and Switzerland government.
The President, who was represented at the occasion by his Special Adviser on Justice sector reform, Barr. Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu said the choice of investing the recovered loots in the Social Investment programme as captured in the MoU was taken to address the problem of extreme poverty and create social equality among Nigerians.

The president said the administration is committed in partnering with both local and internal partners to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the recovered loots.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1580/why-we-re-disbursing-abacha-s-loot-to-lift-up-people-buhari?new=1

Sex before marriage reduces the respect a spouse has towards each other. Whatever you come to marriage with, will determine the strength and trust you have towards each other.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1556/sex-before-marriage-right-or-wrong#latest



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The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a truck filled with 200,000 live ammunition

The truck was reportedly on its way to Onitsha from Cotonou when it was intercepted

Two suspects identified as the driver and the owner of the ammunition have been arrested

The Nigeria Customs Service, Niger, Kwara, Kogi Command, intercepted a truck loaded with 200,000 ammunition in the early hours of Monday, July 9.

The truck, with Lagos registration number AKD 904 XE, was intercepted along Wawa- Babana border on its way to Onitsha from Benin Republic. According to Comptroller Benjamin Binga, his men intercepted the truck which entered the country through the Babana border at about 3a.m on Monday morning carrying over 100 empty gericans, The Nation reports.

He said: “The checking was not from tip off, it was just out of sheer curiosity that my men decided to do a thorough checking and discovered that unlike other bottoms of trucks, this one had nuts and on removing the nuts, they discovered it was a false bottom
which revealed the cartridges.
“The cartridges are numbering thousands, it would take us hours to count it. We are now working to establish what the cartridges are really meant for and who sent them to bring it into the country. ”

The truck driver, Bukari Dauda said he is from Cotonou in Benin Republic and he was employed by the driver, Martin Anokwara, to drive the truck for him to Onitsha. Dauda said that he did not know the truck contained live cartridges and thought he was
only carrying empty gericans.

The owner of the cartridges, Martin Anokwara confirmed that he is the owner of the cartridges just as he said that it is not meant for robbery. He claimed he supplies hunters and licensed owners of double barrel guns adding that he only sells them in Anambra.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1498/customs-intercept-truck-filled-with-200-000-live-ammunition-in-niger?new=1

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Ayo Adebanjo, a chieftain of Afenifere has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to name those behind the killings in Nigeria.

Adebanjo said Buhari should name the politicians behind the killings so Nigerians can “stone them.”

He said this while reacting to a statement credited to Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu that the Presidency had evidence linking some politicians to the killings across the country.

Speaking with ThisDay, the constitutional lawyer stressed that Buhari was confused for linking the killings to politicians.
He said, “If he knows that they are politicians, let him name them so that we can stone them.

“If Buhari says that at this stage, those who are saying he is confused will be correct.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1490/herdsmen-killings-afenifere-chieftain-adebanjo-dares-buhari-to-name-sponsors?new=1


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Police on Sunday, July 8, said they have discovered the body of a man in a ditch near the military cantonment at Nkwoagu community in Abakaliki local government area of Ebonyi state.

According to reports gathered by NAIJ.com , the deceased hailed from Ishieke community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state.
Sources said that the man had come from Port Harcourt in Rivers state to visit a girl he intended to marry. The visit was said to be his first since they began to talk on the phone.

Sources added that the deceased stayed with his lover, who runs a small shop near the military cantonment, on Saturday, July 7, and that they were going home in the night when they were waylaid by some masked men.
Police spokesman, Loveth Odah, reportedly confirmed the incident. She said the body was found close to the military cantonment on Sunday morning.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1489/man-killed-in-ebonyi-on-1st-visitto-woman-he-met-on-phon?new=1

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with the Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC), the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and 31 others.

The agreement was signed at the Musa Yar’Adua centre in Abuja on Monday, July 9. Buba Galadima led members of the R-APC to the event.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1488/breaking-pdp-signs-mou-with-33-political-parties-to-defeat-president-buhari?new=1


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The Nigeria military on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, handed over to the the United Nations 184 child soldiers arrested while fighting on the side of Boko Haram insurgents.

The Theatre Commander, Operational Lafiya Dole, Nicholas Rogers, officiated the handing over at a brief ceremony held at the
Maimalari Barracks of the 7 Division in Maiduguri.

Boko Haram has in the last nine years of its insurgency in North-east Nigeria engaged thousands of underage children as fighters.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1484/nigerian-military-hands-over-184-reformed-child-soldiers-to-un?new=1

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The National Association of Nigerian Students on Tuesday, June 26, condemned the latest attack in Plateau by suspected herdsmen which left more 80 people dead.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that three council areas in the Plateau were attacked leaving scores killed, several others injured and property and homes razed by the attackers last Sunday.
In a statement issued in Enugu, the association condoled with the affected families, government and people of Plateau and urged the Federal Government to urgently address the issue of killings in the country.

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Egypt failed to pick a point in Group A as they lost all their three gamesagainst Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Salah managed to score two goals in Russia, but could not save his national team
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tendered an apology on behalf of all the Egypt national team players who have crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Egypt failed to pick any point in their campaign in Group A at the tournament as they lost all their three games against Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Despite missing the first game against Uruguay, Mohamed Salah managed to score two goals at the Russia 2018 World Cup, but his goals could not save his country. And the 26-year-old has apologized for that, before insisting the team would be back for the 2022 competition in Qatar.

''We want to apologize to all the Egyptian fans, who came to support us here in the three matches.
''I know it is difficult for them, like us. Just want to say that Egypt reached the World Cup after 28 years, some players here do not have the required experience, thanks to all of them and we will back again in 2022,'' Salah told beIN Sports according to Dailymail UK.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1421/mohamed-salah-tenders-apology-as-egypt-crash-out-of-2018-world-cup?new=1


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Ahmed Makarfi, former National Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said he will bring an end to the persistent killings and growing insecurity across Nigeria if elected president in 2019.
Makarfi said this while addressing PDP stakeholders in Kaduna State, yesterday.

The former Governor of the State said he would put a stop to the killings, kidnapping and banditry being witnessed in Nigeria.
According to Makarfi, “I have consulted the party and I thought it wise to come to my own base and the stakeholders to affirm to them, just as they read on the pages of newspapers, even though, a formal declaration has not taken place where programmes and how they would be implemented would
be read out.

“But like I had earlier said, if nominated by the party and elected by Nigerians, my priorities would be the issue of insecurity and stopping the killings in the country.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1418/herdsmen-what-i-will-do-about-killings-if-elected-president-ahmed-makarfi?new=1


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A prominent Civil rights group – Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has faulted federal government’s deliberate refusal to arrest, prosecute and punish sponsors of armed Fulani terrorism for the ongoing blood bath in parts of Plateau State.

HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement, said the one hundred percent blame for the spate of attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen falls squarely on the desk of the Commander-in-chief of Nigerian Armed Forces who has retained all the security chiefs who are of Fulani/Hausa Muslim affiliations just like the alleged perpetrators of the armed Fulani terror attacks in direct breach of the Federal Character Principles.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1413/plateau-attacks-hold-buhari-responsible-for-killings-in-nigeria-huriwa?new=1


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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm after 86 people were killed in an attack by suspected nomadic herders
against farming communities in the restive center of the country.

The grim discovery in the Barikin Ladi area of Nigeria's Plateau state came after days of violence apparently sparked by an attack by
ethnic Berom farmers on Fulani herders on Thursday.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1403/nigeria-86-killed-in-herder-farmer-violence-president-calls-for-calm?new=1

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A former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has reacted to the emergence of former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing it as good for the party and Nigeria’s democracy.

Kalu stressed that Oshiomole’s antecedents in labour unionism would continue to speak volumes for him.
Kalu, a chieftain of the ruling party, called on party stakeholders to rally support for the Oshiomhole in his vision to take the party to greater heights ahead of the 2019 general election.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1397/what-oshiomhole-s-emergence-means-to-nigeria-apc-kalu?new=1


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Nigerian legislators have finally signed off the nation’s much-delayed budget for this year but the president warned their changes would make
it difficult to implement.

The 9.12trn naira ($29bn) spending plan for 2018 was approved by the parliament on Wednesday and signed into law by president Muhammadu Buhari the following day – six months late . It was first presented by Buhari in November.


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As the 2019 general elections draws closer, the Plateau State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the State Government, elders and stakeholders in Jos and its environs to intensify efforts in ensuring that all members of the Sara-Suka gang are apprehended to stop it from spreading to other parts of the metropolis.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1387/2019-can-calls-for-arrest-of-sara-suka-gang-in-plateau?new=1


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The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Monday its national football team landed safely in the Russian city of Rostov. This came after what it described as a minor technical fault in one of the engines ;of the plane flying the team to the Russian city. Videos shared on social media appeared to show the plane’s wing on fire while it was in the air.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1306/plane-carrying-saudi-football-team-catches-fire-mid-air?new=1


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The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to caution the Adamawa State Government against hasty implementation of the death sentence passed on five Christian youths alleged to have killed a Fulani herdsman.


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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, addressed the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation in Moscow.

Saraki arrived Russia on Tuesday, alongside other Nigerian lawmakers, at the invitation of the Chairperson of the Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko and was received by the Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, Prof. Steve Ugba in Moscow. Among the Nigerian delegation are, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Chairman Senate Committee on Youth and Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Olusola Adeyeye, Chairman Senate Committee on Airforce, Senator Duro Faseyi, Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ibrahim Danbaba and Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu.

The three-day parliamentary visit to Russia, according to a statement by Special Assistant to Saraki on New Media, Olu Onemola, is “aimed at deepening legislative best practices and further strengthening the relationship between both countries” Addressing the Russian Parliament Wednesday morning, Saraki talked about the strength and entrepreneurial spirit of Nigeria youth, especially in the areas of sports, arts and entertainment, while beckoning on Russia to invest in Nigeria.

The following are 10 notable points of Saraki’s address Wednesday morning.

THE WORLD CUP
“It is wonderful to be back in your beautiful country, especially during the World Cup, and for this, I wish to congratulate the Russian people for the successful hosting of the 2018 World Cup tournament. “The burst of colour, spectacle and sportsmanship on display – as well as the smooth running of the event, are a reflection of the level of planning, preparation and capacity on your part as host nation. It
is a vibrant symbol of global unity that serves as a most fortuitous backdrop to our visit.”

THE INVITATION BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FEDERATION COUNCIL
“My first visit to Russia was in October last year, to attend the IPU General Assembly where I met Valentina Matviyenko, Chairperson of the Federation Council. “She graciously extended an invitation to me to visit the Russian Parliament. We are here today in this
hallowed chamber as guests of Madam Speaker and this honourable House, in fulfilment of that promise.
“I thank you most sincerely, Madam Speaker, for this kind gesture. I have every confidence that this will mark the beginning of a new phase of inter-parliamentary cooperation between our two nations, as well as a springboard for renewed vigour in Nigeria-Russia relations in general.”

AFRICA, NIGERIA HAVING STRENGTH IN ITS NUMBERS
“Africa is looking to the future, and Nigeria is at the forefront of that push. Africa is the future… More than half of the countries with the highest annual growth rate are on our continent, and this has been the case since the Year 2000… “Furthermore, a massive demographic dividend is expected to deliver an unprecedented advantage by 2050, when our continent will account for 40 percent of the world’s population — and one in four persons on earth will be African.”

THE POWER AND INNOVATION OF NIGERIA’S YOUNG PEOPLE
“We are the youngest continent, with a population of 1.3 billion Africans, whose numbers are set to double by 2050; and more than half of whom are young people. “The number of African youth expected to reach working age by 2035 will exceed that of the rest of
the entire world combined. “Nowhere is the surging power of Africa’s youth more inescapable than in Nigeria. Ours is the most
populous country on the youngest continent, with some 68 percent of the Nigerian population between 18 to 35 years of age. This youth demographic is transforming every sphere of life in our country, especially with regard to entrepreneurship, sports, arts and entertainment.”

NIGERIA, THE ‘GATEWAY’ TO AFRICA
“Fellow parliamentarians, as leader of the Nigerian delegation to your country, my interest is the interest of the Nigerian people; as yours is the interest of the people of Russia. “The recalibration of the world and the various power blocs is happening right before our eyes. In the
emerging global order, world powers are looking to Africa, and it is not difficult to see why. Africa is not merely rising; Africa is here. There is a world of opportunities on the continent. The 54 nations of Africa represent a huge geographical bloc with enormous potential for investment and strategic partnerships that will benefit only those that venture.”

WHY RUSSIA MUST RECKON WITH NIGERIA
“Our position, therefore, is simple: those who are serious about expanding their interests in Africa must necessarily see Nigeria – the powerhouse in the region – as the gateway to the continent. “Russia should reckon with Nigeria as the central area of focus in Africa, and take a more serious view of its longstanding ties to our end of the world.”

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND NIGERIA
“Our two countries share certain, striking similarities. Our two nations are among the 10 most populous countries in the world; and are among the Top 10 in gas reserves. “With a population of nearly 190 million people, Nigeria is set to surpass the United States of America
as the third most populous country in the world by 2050. “In terms of diversity, Russia at 190 ethnic groupings is not too far behind Nigeria’s 250… With Russia and Nigeria projected to be the biggest economies in Europe and Africa respectively in just three decades from now, it would be a travesty if we did not strive to strengthen cooperation and partnership to reap the gains in terms of GDP growth.”

ON NIGERIAN STARS: DAVIDO, TIMAYA, WIZKID, TIWA SAVAGE, etc.
“Ours is the second largest film industry in the world; and contemporary Nigerian music has gone global. I would not be surprised if Nigerian stars like Timaya, WizKid, Davido or Tiwa Savage are selling out concert halls in Moscow or St. Petersburg very soon, as they have been doing in major cities around the world.”

THE SUPER EAGLES
“In sports, well, please allow me to say humbly, that it will be difficult to take your eyes off Nigeria during the ongoing World Cup tournament.
“If anything, we have already won the battle of the football jerseys; the Super Eagles kit is an instant classic, a coveted collector’s item, universally acclaimed as the best national kit in Russia 2018. “Naturally, the entire Nigerian nation is behind our team, optimistic for a sterling performance in the rest of the tournament and confident that our boys will now produce the sleek moves to match the sleek looks.”

TERRORISM & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
“Fellow parliamentarians, there are many other issues that call for closer cooperation between our two countries – which contribute to sustainable peace in the larger world – and these include, Terrorism and Human Trafficking. “For one, Russia is currently one of the destinations where young Nigerians are trafficked for sexual exploitation. This is a worrying phenomenon for both our countries, and we should develop common strategies for tackling the problem… we look to Russia to join us in building stronger collaboration for
the fight against this common enemy. “Terrorism, most significantly in the shape of the Boko Haram sect, has continued to pose a serious
challenge to the internal security of Nigeria. When, at the height of the crisis, we were having difficulty obtaining international support, Russia memorably saved the day by supplying military equipment and assisting us with the training of personnel. We are grateful that you did not abandon us in our hour of need. While Boko Haram is largely decimated now, the threat remains, and new terrorism challenges
are arising…”

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1295/10-things-saraki-said-about-nigeria-to-russian-parliament?new=1

L atest update as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has opposed reported moves by the Federal Government directing the Nigerian Army and Police to recruit some former members of Boko Haram terrorists who recently underwent deradicalisation programme.

The President of CAN, Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, said on Tuesday that if it is true, it is condemnable as it is capable of undermining the nation’s security system “CAN is visibly disturbed at reports that the Federal Government has allegedly directed the
Nigerian Army and Police to recruit some former members of Boko Haram terrorists who recently underwent deradicalisation programme.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1281/big-trouble-as-can-rejects-ex-boko-haram-recruit-into-army-police-photo#latest


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L atest report as former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday stated that he can face “anybody” in Nigeria. He also lamented the state of the economy, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) government was running the country badly. The Waziri Adamawa said this after a meeting with Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson.
He was accompanied by a former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former Minister of Nigeria Delta Affairs, Godspower Orubebe among others.

Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1292/atiku-vowed-i-can-face-any-apc-candidate-in-2019?new=1


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President Muhammadu Buhari has turned down the possibility of meeting with the faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, known as the New Peoples Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP.
The President was said to have reportedly vowed that he will not discuss with the aggrieved members of the nPDP that joined forces to form the ruling party. Punch quoted a top government official to have disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on the condition of anonymity on Monday.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1249/apc-crisis-buhari-shuns-saraki-dogara-other-npdp-members?new=1


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There were indications, last night, that President Muhammadu Buhari was unhappy with 2018 budget finally passed by National Assembly and transmitted to him to append his signature. That misgiving, notwithstanding, the President will tomorrow sign the fiscal document into law to fulfil a legal requirement and avoid the recrimination of returning the bill to the NASS due to the many distortions done to the budget he presented to the lawmakers on November 7, 2017.

A top source, who is knowledgeable in the matter, told Vanguard in confidence that the President was irked by the huge amount of money injected into the budget by the lawmakers and diverted to other causes unintended by the Federal Government.


Source:https://www.infonewsnigeria.com/discussion/1244/nigeria-buhari-unhappy-with-2018-budget-passed-by-national-assembly-presidency-source?new=1

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