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Former INEC Chairman Jega Urges Nigerians to Stay, Advocates for Renewed Hope in the Country
The former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, has addressed the increasing emigration of the Nigerian youth.
During the launch of the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative in Abuja on Saturday, Jega highlighted that the country’s challenges, including its global reputation as the “poverty capital of the world” and the “Japa” phenomenon—an exodus of young talent—indicate a troubling loss of faith among citizens.
“This pattern reflects a dangerous loss of hope, one that patriotic Nigerians must address by rebuilding confidence in our nation’s future,” he stated. Jega recalled Nigeria’s post-independence period, a time when the country stood as a source of inspiration across Africa and for Black communities globally, attributing much of that success to the selfless leadership of the First Republic.
Jega urged Nigerians to reject the view of Nigeria as a failed state, stressing, “We must challenge this narrative by reforming our systems, fostering unity, and building a nation that serves all its citizens.”
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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