Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to stop speaking ill of the country, insisting that the global view of Nigeria has shifted from corruption to opportunity.

During a two-day working visit to Gombe on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu told the Emir of Akko, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Atiku, that the nation's image abroad is improving.

"Gone are the days when they say Nigeria is the most corrupt country. You won't hear that again," she declared. "When they hear you're from Nigeria, everybody's interested. Nigeria is the next destination."

She praised Gombe's scenery, comparing it to the English countryside, and called on citizens to take pride in Nigeria's natural beauty, human talent, and potential.

Mrs Tinubu said her advo...