Nigerians Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nigerians/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:12:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Nigerians Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/nigerians/ 32 32 42672738 Customs Warn Nigerians Against WhatsApp Auction Scams https://prnigeria.com/2025/10/28/customs-warn-nigerians-against/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:12:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=172758 Customs Warn Nigerians Against WhatsApp Auction Scams The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters circulating fake WhatsApp messages advertising non-existent e-auction sales and “quick purchase” opportunities allegedly linked to the Service. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the NCS said it had uncovered […]

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]]> 172758 Illegal Mining: EFCC Arrests 5 Chinese, 4 Nigerians in Niger https://prnigeria.com/2025/07/09/illegal-mining-efcc-arrests/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:57:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=165766 Illegal Mining: EFCC Arrests 5 Chinese, 4 Nigerians in Niger Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested nine individuals in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. The arrest, carried out following actionable intelligence, led to the […]

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]]> 165766 EFCC Nabs Two Chinese, Six Nigerians for Illegal Mining in Ogun State https://prnigeria.com/2025/05/09/efcc-nabs-chinese-illegal/ Fri, 09 May 2025 17:17:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=162109 EFCC Nabs Two Chinese,  Six Nigerians for Illegal Mining in Ogun State Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, have arrested two Chinese and six  Nigerians for alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The suspects: Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew […]

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]]> 162109 EFCC’s Anti-Corruption War: Between Media Trial and Intelligence-Driven Operations https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/10/efcc-olukoyede-corruption/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:44:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=156520 EFCC’s Anti-Corruption War: Between Media Trial and Intelligence-Driven Operations By MUKHTAR Ya’u Madobi Corruption remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Nigeria, stifling economic growth, eroding public trust in governance, and widening the gap between the rich and the poor. No doubt, the fight against this menace requires unwavering commitment, and no agency has […]

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]]> 156520 The Struggle Continues: Sowore Departs for USA after Five Years https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/08/struggle-continues-sowore/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:20:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=126811 The Struggle Continues: Sowore Departs for USA after Five Years Later today I will be returning to the US after almost five years of my unlawful, unjust and inhuman detention by the corrupt Nigerian political system since August 2019. I was arrested, assaulted, tortured and detained for demanding that Nigerians deserved a nation that they […]

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]]> 126811 Hajj 2023: 13 Nigerians Die in Saudi Arabia https://prnigeria.com/2023/07/02/nigerians-die-saudi-arabia/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:00:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=100469 Hajj 2023: 13 Nigerians Die in Saudi Arabia By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem, in Makkah The number of Nigerian pilgrims that have died in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the course of performing Hajj this year has increased to 13. While seven of the victims died before Arafat, six died post Arafat (four in Arafat, two […]

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]]> 100469 Avoid Making ‘Baseless’ Statements Over Mamu’s Arrest, DSS tells Nigerians https://prnigeria.com/2022/09/11/avoid-making-baseless/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:33:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=78316 Avoid Making ‘Baseless’ Statements Over Mamu’s Arrest, DSS tells Nigerians  The Department of State Services (DSS) has followed, with keen observation, overzealous comments by sections of the public in view of issues relating to the arrest and investigation of Tukur Mamu. The Service wishes that it is not distracted with some of the skewed narratives […]

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]]> 78316 NIS Rolls out ePassport for Nigerians in America https://prnigeria.com/2022/07/07/nis-rolls-epassport-nigerians/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:41:46 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=74510 NIS Rolls out ePassport for Nigerians in America The Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has commissioned the enhanced ePassport for Nigerians in the United States of America. The event held at the Nigerian House in Washington DC. 2. Speaking at the event, the Minister enjoined Nigerians in the United States desirous of obtaining fresh […]

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]]> 74510 Why FCC Must Educate Nigerians on Their Mandates–Arabi https://prnigeria.com/2021/12/21/fcc-educate-nigerians/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:03:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=69055 Why FCC Must Educate Nigerians on Their Mandates–Arabi The Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, said there is need for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to enlighten Nigerians about their constitutional mandates. He said that was why FCC was selected as the guest agency for the December […]

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]]> 69055 Ghanaian, 2 Nigerians arrested at Enugu, Abuja airports with 9.9kg Cocaine, Meth https://prnigeria.com/2021/12/12/ghanaian-nigerians-arrested/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:21:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=68863 Ghanaian, 2 Nigerians arrested at Enugu, Abuja airports with 9.9kg Cocaine, Meth . 2 Nigeriens nabbed in Delta, 1million Tramadol capsules seized in Ondo, 453.673kg others in Anambra, Kogi A Ghanaian and two Nigerians have been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Akanu Ibiam international Airport, Enugu respectively for trafficking a total […]

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]]> 68863 Social Media Agog as Nigerians React to Buhari’s Sack of Two Ministers https://prnigeria.com/2021/09/05/social-media-agog-nigerians-react-to-buhari/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:25:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=66052 Social Media Agog as Nigerians React to Buhari’s Sack of Two Ministers Four days after President Muhammad Buhari sacked minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Sabo Nanono and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman, Nigerians are still reacting to the president’s decision to ease the ministers out of the Federal Executive Council. Few days after the sack, Tech […]

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]]> 66052 NCS Reacts to the Death of 8 Nigerians at Katsina Border Town https://prnigeria.com/2021/08/11/ncs-nigerians-katsina-border-town/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:26:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=65328 NCS Reacts to the Death of 8 Nigerians at Katsina Border Town The Comptroller-General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) and the entire staff of Nigeria Customs Service are deeply saddened by the unfortunate operation accident that resulted in the death of fellow Nigerians and injuries to others. As a responsible Government Agency, we […]

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]]> 65328 Data Security: NITDA Advises Nigerians on WhatsApp Privacy Policy Changes https://prnigeria.com/2021/05/17/nitda-advises-nigerians-whatsapp/ Mon, 17 May 2021 19:43:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=63273 NITDA Advises Nigerians on WhatsApp Privacy Policy Changes The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under Section 6 (f) of the NITDA Act 2007 wishes to provide this advisory to Nigerians to address Nigerian concerns on changes to Whatsapp Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which took effect on 15th May, 2021. Millions of Nigerians […]

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]]> 63273 Anti-graft War: EFCC Wants All Nigerians on Board – Bawa https://prnigeria.com/2021/04/19/anti-graft-war-efcc-wants-all-nigerians-on-board-bawa/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:03:06 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=62787 Anti-graft War: EFCC Wants All Nigerians on Board – Bawa The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has stressed the need for all Nigerians to embrace the fight against corruption, adding that the EFCC alone cannot win the war. He stated this on Monday April 19, 2021 while receiving […]

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]]> 62787 A Year After Closing Airways, 75 Nigerians Depart for Lesser Hajj in S/Arabia https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/20/airways-75-nigerians-depart-lesser-hajj-s-arabia/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:37:00 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60791 A Year After Closing Airways, 75 Nigerians Depart for Lesser Hajj in S/Arabia 75 Nigerians today departed the country via the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport to perform lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, says the NAHCON Abuja outreach. This signify the opening of Saudi airways for Nigerians, after Umrah was banned in February 2020. It is […]

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]]> 60791 EFCC Warns Nigerians Against Sale of NIN https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/07/efcc-warns-nigerians-nin/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:51:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60426 EFCC Warns Nigerians Against Sale of NIN As Nigerians struggle to acquire the National Identity Number, NIN, from offices of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, across the country it has come to the knowledge of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that some unscrupulous persons are cashing in on the excercise to induce […]

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]]> 60426 GITEX 2020: Nigerian Tech Start-ups Provide Digital Solutions to COVID-19, Other Challenges- Pantami https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/08/gitex-2020-nigerian-scientists/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:37:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=59651 GITEX 2020: Nigerian Tech Startups Provide Digital Solutions to COVID-19, Other Challenges- Pantami As Nigerian tech startups are providing digital solutions to COVID-19 and other global challenges, some of their scientists and entrepreneurs have been acknowledging for their contributions so far. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Isa Pantami who leads the Nigerian […]

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]]> 59651 NITDA Sensitizes Nigerians on Cyber Consciousness https://prnigeria.com/2020/10/20/nitda-nigerians-cyber-consciousness/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:16:01 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=55624 NITDA Sensitizes Nigerians on Cyber Consciousness   Due to the growing rate of dependence on technology and the increasing rate of cyber-attacks, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has organised a national Cyber security Awareness Virtual Summit.   The submit hemed ‘Cyber-Aware Citizenry: A Foundation of The Digital Economy’, is aimed at empowering Nigerians […]

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]]> 55624 FG reacts Over Ceding  Own Territories to UNO State https://prnigeria.com/2020/06/08/fg-uno-state/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:51:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=33321 FG reacts Over Ceding  Own Territories to UNO State The attention of the National Boundary Commission has been drawn to the news making rounds in the media especially in the social media that based on a purported United Nations (UN) arrangement, Nigeria will cede 24 councils from among some of her States to be merged […]

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]]> 33321 Wildlife Day: Minister urges Nigerians to protect Species,Natures https://prnigeria.com/2020/03/06/wildlife-day-minister-nigerians-species/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:19:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=30073 Wildlife Day: Minister urges Nigerians to protect Species,Natures  As Nigeria joins the rest of the World to mark the 2020 World Wildlife Day, the HonourableMinister of State, Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, Esq. has called on Nigerians to protectwildlife   and plant species to support  the  Federal   Government’s   effort  at   tackling  illegal wildlife […]

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