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Travelling with a Nigerian passport often requires obtaining visas for many destinations. While Nigerian passport holders can visit 46 countries visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival, the reality is that over 180 countries still require additional documentation. However, securing certain strategic visas can significantly expand travel options and simplify entry into multiple countries.
Here are four visas that allow Nigerians access to more countries
1. United States Visa
A U.S. visa is one of the most valuable visas a Nigerian traveler can obtain. While its primary purpose is to allow entry into the United States, it also unlocks access to over 20 other countries, many of which offer visa-free entry or visas on arrival for U.S. visa holders.
Countries You Can Visit with a U.S. Visa:
Mexico – Nigeria travelers with a valid U.S. visa can enter Mexico without applying for a separate visa.
Caribbean Nations – Several Caribbean countries, including Dominican Republic, Bahamas, and Aruba, allow entry with a valid U.S. visa.
Central and South America – Countries like Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian passport holders with a U.S. visa.
Additionally, a U.S. visa strengthens your travel credibility, making it easier to obtain visas for other countries.
2. Schengen Visa
The Schengen visa is one of the most powerful travel documents, granting access to 27 European countries within the Schengen Area. This visa not only opens doors to major destinations like France, Germany, Spain, and Italy but also simplifies travel to certain non-Schengen countries that accept Schengen visa holders.
Countries You Can Visit with a Schengen Visa:
Schengen Area – Includes 27 European nations such as Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden.
Non-Schengen Countries – Countries like Turkey, Georgia, and Albania allow Nigerian passport holders to enter with a valid Schengen visa.
Some Caribbean and Latin American Nations – Nations such as Dominican Republic and Panama grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry with a valid Schengen visa.
If you frequently travel to Europe or wish to explore more international destinations, obtaining a multiple-entry Schengen visa is a valuable asset.
3. United Kingdom Visa
A UK visa is another key travel document that increases travel freedom for Nigerian passport holders. While it primarily allows entry into the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), it also facilitates access to several other countries without requiring an additional visa.
Countries You Can Visit with a UK Visa:
Albania – Visa-free for Nigerian passport holders with a valid UK visa.
Mexico – Offers easier visa approval or exemptions for UK visa holders.
Turkey – Nigerian travelers with a valid UK visa can apply for a Turkish e-visa online instead of going through a lengthy visa process.
In addition, having a UK visa can improve the chances of obtaining visas from other developed countries, as it demonstrates strong travel history.
4. Canadian Visa
A Canadian visa is another strategic visa that grants entry not just into Canada but also into several other destinations. Whether it’s a visitor visa or a permanent resident (PR) card, this document can significantly ease travel requirements for Nigerian passport holders.
Countries You Can Visit with a Canadian Visa:
British Virgin Islands – Visa-free entry for Nigerian passport holders with a valid Canadian visa.
Costa Rica – Allows entry without requiring an additional visa.
Caribbean Nations – Countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Dominican Republic, and St. Kitts and Nevis offer visa exemptions or visas on arrival for Canadian visa holders.
Similar to the U.S. and UK visas, holding a Canadian visa also boosts credibility when applying for other visas, as it indicates strong travel history and financial stability.
[TheNation]
THE Executive Director of the Centre for Free Speech Organisation, Mr Richard Akinnola, yestyerday, faulted the claims by former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd) over the murder of founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Dele Giwa.
Akinnola, in a statement, titled ‘Dele Giwa: IBB lied’, said: “I can understand the denial of General Ibrahim Babangida of his innocence over the murder of Dele Giwa. It is expected. Have you seen an armed robbery suspect charged to court pleading guilty in court? It’s a matter of self-preservation.
“Even Major Gideon Orkar, who announced on radio the ouster of Babangida in the abortive coup of April 22, 1990, pleaded not guilty before the military tribunal. So, Babangida’s denial of his government’s involvement in the murder is understandable.
“However, in doing that, he doesn’t have that latitude of revisionism by deliberately misrepresenting facts. I make reference to two of such.
“In his book, General Ibrahim Babangida made two major false assertions regarding the letter bomb murder of Dele Giwa, founding Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch.
It’s either those, who wrote the book for him didn’t have the facts, or that IBB was just being mischievous.”
Still on Dele Giwa, General Babangida said in his book: “When the Obasanjo civilian administration reopened the Giwa case at the Oputa Panel on Human and Civil Rights, I expected that the police and lawyers would come forward with new evidence as to their findings on the Giwa murder over the years. Nothing of such happened.
“My response: Invitation was extended to Babangida by the Oputa panel, he shunned it. He was wrong to state that the police and lawyers didn’t come up with a new thing at the Oputa panel.
At the Oputa panel, Abubakar Tsav, Commissioner of Police (retd) gave evidence on oath that he was assigned to investigate the case and at the end of his investigation, his findings pointed to the Babangida government.and that he submitted his findings to DIG Chris Omeben.
“Also, contrary to what IBB said in his book that no fresh evidence came up, the issue of Gloria Okon came up during the hearing.
“Having said these, it’s either those who wrote the book for him didn’t get their facts right or that General Babangida was being mischievous in what he wrote in the book regarding the murder of Dele Giwa.
“It is even deceitful to be referring to Dele as your good friend. From where to where? If you could execute your childhood friend, Mamman Vatsa, who then is Dele Giwa, who you only met in the course of his official duties as a journalist? Dele Giwa was not your friend, General.”
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has confronted officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for preventing him from entering the premises of the Federal High Court.
Sowore told the officers that he was not former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who has an ongoing case with the commission over alleged financial misappropriation.
The ex-AAC presidential candidate, who is also a human rights activist, resisted every officer’s attempt to obstruct him.
In a video posted on his X handle, Sowore claimed that Nigeria’s justice system had been hijacked by uniformed security agents, including the Department of State Security Services, police, and civil defence.
He alleged that they had illegally taken over the court premises because they had brought a “thief”, Yahaya Bello, to the court.
He further criticised the authorities for failing to arrest Bello when he was declared wanted, only managing to detain him after the former governor reported himself to the EFCC office in Abuja.
Speaking in the video, Sowore said, “Why are you shouting at me? Do I look like Yahaya Bello? I have business in court. I don’t need to be cleared by either the police or EFCC because none of you is an officer of the court.
“This is a Federal High Court; bring a court official, and I will talk to them. EFCC brought me to court, and they are still harassing us. You have no right to stand in front of the high court. You are not my lawyer and have no right to know my case.”
This is not the first time Sowore has had an altercation with security personnel.
Recently, the human rights activist alleged that the Nigeria Police Force planned to detain him over his criticism of the extension of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure.
Sowore arrived at the Force Intelligence Headquarters at 9:58 am following a police invitation after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos.
The activist was summoned to respond to several allegations, including resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, cyberstalking, and acts allegedly intended to prevent arrests.
In a post on his Facebook page, Sowore stated that the police relied on “rehashed information” sourced primarily from the internet to question him.
[Punch]
The H-1B visa program plays a key role in the U.S. job market, enabling companies to address labour shortages in specialized fields requiring foreign workers.
Established under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, this nonimmigrant work visa allows businesses to employ foreign talent for up to three years, with an annual cap of 65,000 visas.
Leading Employers Sponsoring H-1B Visas
Many of the world’s largest and most influential companies rely on the H-1B visa program to recruit skilled professionals from across the globe.
Below is a list of top U.S. companies that sponsored H-1B visas:
1. Amazon
As a leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, Amazon continues to expand its workforce globally. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, operating 11 employee resource groups and making significant contributions to social justice organizations. In 2024, Amazon had 9,265 H-1B visas approved.
2. Infosys
With a workforce of over 323,000, Infosys remains a dominant player in digital services and IT consulting. The company promotes cross-cultural collaboration through initiatives like Culture Chat. Infosys secured 8,140 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.
3. Cognizant
A major force in digital solutions, Cognizant employs over 340,000 professionals worldwide. Due to its global presence, the company has a strong history of H-1B sponsorship, receiving 6,321 approvals in 2024.
4. Google
As a tech giant with employees across six continents, Google continuously strengthens its diversity and inclusion efforts. In 2024, the company had 5,364 H-1B visa applications approved.
5. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
With over 601,000 employees worldwide, TCS is a global IT powerhouse. The company actively promotes inclusive hiring practices, particularly in Latin America, and had 5,274 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.
6. Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, continues to attract global talent. In 2024, Meta had 4,844 H-1B visas approved.
7. Microsoft
A leader in software and cloud computing, Microsoft has been enhancing its diversity initiatives over the past decade. The company secured 4,725 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.
8. Apple
Apple has ramped up its diversity efforts, launching the $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. The company had 3,873 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.
9. HCL Technologies
With offices in 60 countries and over 220,000 employees, HCL Technologies is a strong advocate for workplace inclusion. In 2024, HCL America had 2,953 H-1B visa approvals.
10. IBM
As one of the oldest names in tech, IBM continues to foster international talent. The company employs professionals from various global regions and had 2,906 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.
11. Cisco
A Silicon Valley staple, Cisco operates on a global scale, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. The company had 1,330 H-1B visa approvals in 2024.
12. Capgemini
A Paris-based IT leader with a strong global footprint, Capgemini employs more than 300,000 people across 50+ countries. In 2024, the company secured 2,795 H-1B visa approvals.
13. Accenture
Serving clients in over 120 countries, Accenture is a key player in IT consulting. The company had 2,157 H-1B visa approvals in 2024, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
14. Ernst & Young (EY)
A global consulting and auditing firm, EY is a champion of diversity and inclusion, earning international recognition for its efforts. The firm continues to support global hiring initiatives through H-1B visa sponsorship.
15. MobilityWare
A mobile gaming company known for its card and puzzle games, MobilityWare employs professionals across various fields and regularly sponsors H-1B visas for its workforce.
Economic Hardship: Peter Obi Wouldn’t Have Done Anything Differently – Businessman, Cosmas Maduka
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Business magnate and Coscharis Group founder, Cosmas Maduka, has asserted that Peter Obi would not have implemented policies different from those of President Bola Tinubu’s administration had he won the presidential election.
Speaking on Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Maduka argued that Nigeria is on the right path despite economic difficulties, stressing that key policies, such as subsidy removal, were inevitable regardless of who was in power.
“People have asked me, will Peter Obi have done anything different if he won the election? I said no. He would have removed subsidy from day one also,” he said.
On concerns over the naira’s depreciation and economic hardship, Maduka acknowledged the challenges but insisted that government must reinvest subsidy savings into infrastructure to benefit the wider public.
“If the funds are used productively, there will be progress,” he stated, warning that failure to do so would leave the country stagnant.
He also addressed Nigeria’s debt profile, arguing that borrowing was not inherently bad if used for capital and infrastructural development, rather than frivolous expenditure.
“There is some level of discipline required to curtail excesses from the government. Are we in the right direction? Yes,” he concluded.
The family of late Afenifere co-founder and foremost nationalist, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, has announced that he would be buried in his hometown, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025.
The elder statesman who died at the age of 96 on February 14, 2025, will be honoured with a series of events leading up to his final interment.
The funeral proceedings will commence with a Day of Tributes and Service of Songs at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, where dignitaries, political associates, and family members will pay their final respects.
On Friday, May 3, the burial ceremony will begin with a wake at his country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, followed by the interment and a reception for guests at the same venue.
The statement, signed by Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, Adeola Azeez, and Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo on behalf of the family, urged friends, political and business associates, and the general public to support the family in prayers as they prepare for the burial.
“We covet your prayers for the family and your professional support as we continue with preparations to give him a most befitting burial. We also look forward to your esteemed presence at all the events. Please accept the assurances of our highest regards,” the statement read.
Pa Ayo Adebanjo was a respected statesman, pro-democracy activist, and a pillar of progressive politics in Nigeria. His contributions to nation-building, democratic advocacy, and Yoruba socio-political movements remain enduring legacies.
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has again taken a swipe at his detractors, stating that some of them sent him congratulatory messages on his 65th birthday only because President Bola Tinubu did.
El-Rufai, a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, turned 65 on February 16, 2025.
“I want to thank everyone that sent me their prayers and best wishes, including those that didn’t want to until President Tinubu’s message shamed them into action,” the ex-governor, who has been critical of his party APC, wrote on X.
“May the Almighty God accept our prayers and continue to shower his blessings on us and our people.”
Expressing his appreciation, he stated, “It has been about a week since many friends, associates and admirers sent me various messages and prayers in commemoration of my 65th birthday.
“The prayers and good wishes were quite humbling and gratifying, but far too many and overwhelming for individual acknowledgement or response by me, hence this message.”
Speaking further, he also noted his efforts to acknowledge each message but admitted he may have missed some unintentionally.
“I have tried to repost, retweet and share all the birthday messages I received, but as an imperfect mortal, I am sure I couldn’t have done all. If I didn’t with yours, please forgive me. It is an omission of the head, not of the heart,” he pleaded.
El-Rufai prayed that he would continue to enjoy good health, happiness and prosperity “in a Nigeria that flourishes as a beacon of progressive governance, democracy and equal opportunity for all.”
[Vanguard]
Pastor Odumeje has declared himself as the strongest spiritual man in the world after prophet TB Joshua.
He made the declaration during a church service.
Odumeje noted that there are only two of them, and the other was TB Joshua who has gone back home.
He said:
“I am the strongest spiritual man I the world after the general, Emmanuel TB Joshua. We are not many. We are two and one have done the job and returned back home. And it remains the lion himself. Nobody can see my corpse. I don’t have much time to spend here. Our mission is to clear your doubt about Jesus Christ. And it’s one mission and one God and one power and that man is Jesus Christ.”
A fake police officer, Vincent Ojo has been arrested for alleged impersonation and being in possession of dry leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp.
Spokesperson of the Gombe State Police Command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, February 23, 2025, said the 52-year-old suspect, is a resident of Old Rukuba Qtrs Area of Jos North LGA of Plateau State.
During a search, 495 kilograms of suspected Indian hemp with an estimated value of ₦12,652, 000, were recovered from the suspect.
“On 22/2/2025 at about 0900hrs, Police Officers attached to Operation Hattara, led by CSP Ali Madaki while on patrol at Jekadafari area of Gombe metropolis, during the State End of the month, General sanitation intercepted a Black Lexus vehicle with Registration number, GWA79CN Abuja, driven by the above-mentioned suspect who presented himself as a Police Officer serving at Force Headquarters Abuja,” the statement read.
"During the course of interrogation, the suspect could not present any Staff tag, his rank nor to mention the department he is attached too.
"And while searching the said vehicle, 495 kilograms of suspected Indian hemp was discovered loaded, with an estimated value at ₦12,652, 000 and additional Number plate BWR290AX was recovered as exhibit.”
"However, the suspect further confessed that he bought and transported the exhibit all the way from Ajegunle village of Ilesha LGA, Osun State to old Rukuba, Platuae State, thereafter he reloaded it with the intention to deliver it to Biu LGA Borno State,” he added.
"Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged in court for potential prosecution once the investigation is concluded.
“The command urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to ensure a quick response."
Nollywood actor Jude Chukwuka has revealed that some men attacked him on a movie set in Ikorodu, Lagos State over Mohbad’s death.
He made the revelation during a recent interview with Seun Oloketuyi on YouTube.
According to him, he was attacked because the young men thought he was Naira Marley’s father.
The assailants accused him of being the father of Naira Marley and that he was responsible for Mohbad’s untimely death.
The group, he said, was certain that Naira Marley—whom they had confused for his son—was behind the singer’s murder.
“ I understood from the beginning that blaming Naira Marley of Mohbad’s death was an attack on his personality,” Chukwuka said, recounting the incident.
“Because it was finally their chance, some people wanted to take advantage of the situation to become famous. Claiming that my son was responsible for Mohbad’s death, a group of men attacked me on a film set. “I am not the father of Naira Marley,” I informed them. I let him know that my home is Delta State and he’s from Abeokuta”
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Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has disregarded the Africa Cup of Nations as a major tournament.
Carragher argued this following the Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher suggested that Salah’s nationality and Egypt’s lack of success on the global stage could hinder the player’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year.
He said: “I think the problem [is] the fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in the major tournament as such or maybe got a great chance of winning.
“I think it’s either the Champions League or the major tournament.
“Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr and (Kylian) Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League.”
Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards, hit back at Carragher saying, “Just to say, AFCON is a major tournament because a lot of people are at home saying ‘they aren’t taking it seriously’. AFCON is a big tournament, just so you know.”
Carragher responded by questioning if Egypt would be contenders for the World Cup, because according to him, only the biggest international competitions influence the Ballon d’Or race.
However, ex-England striker, Daniel Sturridge shut down the argument, saying, “If you win the Euros or Copa America, it’s deemed to be big, so the AFCON is on the same level.”
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), says his refinery has over N600 billion worth of premium motor spirit (PMS) in storage that can sufficiently meet Nigeria’s needs.
Dangote was responding to a statement by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) that local refineries contributed less than 50 percent of the country’s daily petrol needs between January and February.
On January 19, the NMDPRA said it continued to grant import licences to oil marketers to prevent a nationwide petrol scarcity as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery cannot meet the national daily petroleum products sufficiency requirement.
Dangote had countered the agency’s position in court, requesting the industry regulator to stop issuing fuel import licences.
Speaking over the weekend during a tour of the plant with a Zambian government delegation, the billionaire said his refinery has more than half a billion litres of petroleum products, worth over N600 billion, in its tanks.
“As we speak right now, we have more than half a billion litres,” Dangote said.
“The refinery is producing enough refined products, like gasoline (petrol), diesel, and kerosene, to meet 100 percent of Nigeria’s requirements.”
The businessman said the refinery, like other projects in the past, is not for Nigeria alone.
“This refinery is not only for Nigeria; it is for Africa. We must sustain the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) deal,” he added.
“We are trying to see how we trade with other African countries.”
ZAMBIA SEEKS DANGOTE’S INVESTMENT IN ITS ENERGY SECTOR
On his part, Makozo Chikote, Zambia’s energy minister who led a delegation, expressed satisfaction and readiness to work with the African manufacturing giant.
“In Zambia, we created an environment for the private sector to participate in the growth and development of our country,” the minister said.
“Currently, 100 percent of our petroleum is done by the private sector.
“We are targeting increased productivity in mining, agriculture, and other sectors. Your presentation is an immediate solution to our energy needs.
“We are trying to promote competition among our private players.
“We are looking at Dangote coming on board, which would lead to efficient, reliable, quality, and competitive products, and we want these done like yesterday.
“Coming to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, we have learned so many advantages of bringing many players for competition, which has improved the lives of the citizens.”
Also speaking, Edwin Devakumar, the vice-president of Dangote Industries Limited, said the refinery produces the best quality products as its core business strategy.
“The project concept was to process the crude from Nigeria and add value. But we also wanted to provide some flexibility to process most of the African crudes and some of the Middle Eastern crudes,” Devakumar said.
“In another concept, what we did was maximum value extraction. That is a process where every barrel of crude which goes in, the value addition should be the best.”
The vice-president said the refinery can meet all of Nigeria’s fuel requirements with just 44 percent of its production while 56 percent would be exported.
“Every day, we produce 104 million litres; 57 million litres of petrol every day; 20 million litres of jet fuel; and 27 million litres of diesel production,” he said.
Devakumar also said local consumption is around 46 million litres, while the remaining 58 million litres are exported daily.
[TheCable]
The Trump administration has placed most United States Agency for International Development (USAID) employees back on administrative leave from midnight on Sunday and laid off hundreds more.
In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired.
The move comes weeks after President Donald Trump's initial attempt to eliminate thousands of USAID employees was held up by a legal challenge.
A federal judge temporarily halted the administration's plan to gut America's foreign aid agency, but ruled on Friday that the pause would not be permanent. Founded in 1961, USAID employed around 10,000 staff until the recent cost-cutting began.
The notice to USAID employees on Sunday from the Office of the Administrator said that "designated personnel" responsible for critical functions or in leadership would be exempt from administrative leave.
It's not clear how many employees will be kept on, but USAID had previously deemed 611 personnel to be essential.
The email said USAID intended to fund voluntary return travel for overseas staff.
Around 4,200 employees will be placed on leave, according to the BBC's US news partner CBS.
The USAID website said there would be a "reduction-in-force" of an additional 1,600 personnel in the US.
That would amount to at least 5,800 USAID employees on administrative leave or laid off - or well over half the agency's workforce.
The development follows a ruling on Friday by Judge Carl Nichols in Washington DC that the Trump administration could press ahead with its plans to get rid of USAID employees.
Another federal judge said last week that the Trump administration was failing to abide by a ruling requiring the government to continue financing foreign aid already approved by Congress while legal challenges play out.
It is unclear whether those USAID staff being placed on leave will eventually be rehired, or have their positions eliminated, too.
The Trump administration is seeking to shrink the federal workforce and cut costs in a drive led by Elon Musk.
The billionaire Trump adviser asked millions of bureaucrats over the weekend to list their accomplishments from the past week.
On Saturday, from the stage at a conservative convention near Washington DC, Trump said: "We've also effectively ended the left-wing scam known as USAID.
"The agency's name has been removed from its former building, and that space will now house agents from Customs and Border Patrol."
Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), a US immigration-enforcement agency, is ready to move into the USAID building in the heart of the nation's capital.
"CBP has signed a licence agreement to occupy approximately 390,000 usable square feet in the USAID tower," a CBP spokesperson told Fox News.
Trump and Musk have been critical of America's sizable overseas spending, and USAID has become a lightning rod for their frustration. Trump and his allies have accused the agency of being too liberal and wasteful.
The cutbacks to USAID have already upended the global aid system. Hundreds of programmes have been frozen in countries around the world since the president announced his intentions in January.
The US is by far the biggest single provider of humanitarian aid around the world. It has bases in more than 60 countries and works in dozens of others, with much of its work carried out by its contractors.
Former USAID chief Gayle Smith previously told the BBC: "When you pull all of that out, you send some very dangerous messages.
"The US is signalling that we don't frankly care whether people live or die and that we're not a reliable partner."
[BBC]
Nigerian rapper and activist Michael Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has spoken about not being a husband or father yet.
The 51-year-old revealed that he vowed not to have a child out of wedlock when he was much younger, and has kept his word since then.
Ruggedman recently disclosed this while featuring on the TVC programme Your View.
He asserted that he is unmarried because he has been jilted a few times and is yet to meet the right person. In his words:
“I am not married and do not have a child yet. When I was much younger, I vowed never to have a child out of wedlock. Sometimes, I wonder whether I made the right or wrong decision. But still, it takes a lot from both parties. You have to do it with someone you really love.”
“I have met some ladies I thought I would end up with, but it didn’t work out. There was a particular lady I was supposed to marry, but a wealthy man came into the picture, and her mother separated us.”
In a 2021 interview, Ruggedman revealed that his mother and other family members were not pressuring him about marriage despite being over 40 years of age. He added that he would get married when he was ready.