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News Update?Foreigners’ Application To Become Nigerians excites Aregbesola

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Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola says it is quite exciting that nationals of other countries are queuing up to become Nigerians.

The minister said on Sunday, October 9, in Abuja.

There is no continent in the world from where people have not applied to become Nigerians whether by naturalisation or registration.

He was fielding questions at the flagship interview programme of the News Agency of nigeria (NAN), “NAN Forum.’’

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Aregbesola noted that the Federal Government granted 286 such foreigners Nigerian citizenship recently.

The Nigerian government granted citizenship to the 286 new nationals on Sept, 15.

The new Nigerian citizens are originally from the United States of America, Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa.

Those of them who became Nigerian citizens through naturalisation were 208, 78 others got Nigerian citizenship by registration.

Aregbesola urged Nigerians to understand that in spite of the current challenges, nigeria has boundless opportunities for all.

We only need determined, bold, courageous, and enthusiastic people to harvest the untapped opportunities that are here.

Foreigners know where the opportunities are and how to go for them; that is why they are doing everything to be part of us.

The minister said contrary to the wrong notion that nigeria is a challenging environment, other people who understood their missions and wanted to actualise them, were becoming Nigerian citizens.

The real issue is determination and commitment to self-actualisation. Those who know what they want to do find nigeria very welcoming and supportive.

Aregbesola said the Ministry of Interior had received more applications for Nigerian citizenship from foreigners.

We receive applications from far and wide; there’s no single continent in the world without people desirous to be part of us.

We are now processing passports of the 286 persons granted Nigerian citizenship in September.

If you saw them; if you witnessed the enthusiasm of those people who have become part of us, you will be glad that there can be this number of foreigners desirous to be Nigerians.

The minister explained that for a foreign national to even have the right to apply to become a Nigerian, the person must have stayed in the country continuously for a minimum of 15 years.

For those that were granted citizenship in September, it took less than three years to process their papers.

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BREAKING: APC Suspends Ganduje – 365 News

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Lifestyle Nigeria gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward of Dawakin Tofa local government area of Kano State has suspended the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from the party.

The announcement was made by the ward’s legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, who addressed journalists in Kano on Monday.

Gwanzo cited allegations of bribery against Ganduje by the Kano State Government as the reason for the suspension.

“We decided to suspend Dr. Ganduje from the party due to the seriousness of the allegations against him,” Gwanzo stated.

He said the suspension subsists until he clears himself from the allegations.

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Coastal Highway Dispute: Obi Calls Out Umahi to Substantiate Allegations

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has addressed what he calls the “distortion of facts” surrounding his actions and statements during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, particularly concerning the ongoing demolitions for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal super highway.

In a statement on Thursday via his X account, Obi stated, “I aim to address these issues directly, devoid of political rhetoric, to ensure clarity for all. Let me be unequivocal: during my governorship, I made it abundantly clear that all structures obstructing existing roads and lacking approval would be removed.”

Referring to a circulated Update, Obi clarified, “The circulated Update clearly stated this, and I only initiated removal when construction had already commenced. Any insinuation otherwise is a blatant misrepresentation of the truth.”

He challenged critics, saying, “I challenge anyone to verify and show me where the demolished structures on existing roads or ongoing businesses were not encroaching on the road and built without government approval while I served as governor.”

Obi cited the demolition of the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium.

“I decisively demolished the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium, relocated, and built a brand new structure for the local government office away from the stadium,” he explained.

He further detailed his actions as aimed at restoring the stadium to its original purpose and honouring Nigerian sports heroes.

“This action was necessary to restore the stadium to its original purpose as a sporting facility for the people. Subsequently, the stadium was rightfully named after the first owner of the first football club figure in Nigerian sports, Chuba Ikpeazu, as a tribute to our commitment to honouring our heroes,” Obi stated.

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Akpabio: No Nigerian Will Work Under Inhuman Conditions Again

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.

The Senate President declared that “No Nigerian worker will again be allowed to work under inhuman conditions. We will do everything to give you the best because you deserve the best.”

He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.

Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out to the Nigerian workers, saying, “A Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hard work, resilience, and dedication to duty.

“I am happy to be associated with the Nigerian workers in the last more than 25 years and I can attest to the fact that everywhere you go, the Nigerian worker’s spirit resonates profoundly.”

Speaking on this year’s theme for Workers’ Day, “Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,” Akpabio promised that the National Assembly under his leadership was more than committed to ensuring the best working conditions for the Nigerian workers.

The Senate President reiterated that the theme for this year’s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices, assuring that nigeria would not be left behind.

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