naija news today 010119

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has prayed for peaceful election in 2019 while wishing the people of the state a prosperous new year. In his New Year message, Wike implored Rivers State people to work towards … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...

Former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, said he was committed to mobilising Adamawa people with other stakeholders to ensure that President Buhari wins in the state. Ribadu made the commitment yesterday in Yola while inaugurating 40 vehicles...

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the All Progressives Congress national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to perform their civic duties by voting with utmost faith, responsibility and the best interest of the country at heart. Tinubu, in his New Year message … Read...

Gov Samuel Ortom has said that he chose to pursue his governorship ambition on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party because it was a more credible alternative for him to achieve his policies. Ortom stated this on Monday in Makurdi, during the flag-off of his governorship campaign. The...

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the Federal Government TraderMoni Scheme was not only an avenue for advanced votes buying but direct “re-looting of the Abacha loots.” … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News – http://bit.ly/2Sq5OTj Get...

Former International, Garba Lawal believes 2019 will be a better year for both the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons, as they prepare to take part in two major tournaments this year. The Eagles qualified for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) by topping Group E.... read more via The...

The Golden State Warriors will hope to retain their title after the regular season. Reigning NBA Champions Golden State Warriors started the New Year with a 132-109 win over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA encounter played on Tuesday, January 1 , 2019. The … read more via Pulse Ghana Pulse...

Samir Nasri has joined West Ham on a free transfer until the end of the season after finishing a doping ban, the Premier League club has announced. Nasri had been training with the club since November and a deal had long been mooted.... read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria...

These are 6 African players that played for African national teams and had the most impact on football worldwide of any African player. They did not only have an impact on football in Africa and Europe, but they … read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2rYa29o Get More Nigeria Sports News

Seven persons have again been following attacks by gunmen on to communities in Barki Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The latest attacks occurred on Sunday night in two up communities of Dorong and Nding, within the area council. Five of the victims, who … Read more via...

A tanker explosion yesterday rocked a petrol station along Nike Lake road by Penoks Junction, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, in Abakpa town in Enugu State, destroying properties worth billions of naira.... Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2BTZFI7 Get More Nigeria Metro News

A knifeman allegedly shouted ‘Allah’ as he stabs three people in Manchester Victoria Station, Witnesses have claimed British Transport Police said that one of their … Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – http://bit.ly/2F0CtuR Get More Nigeria Metro News

Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Jerry Gana has presented his policy document, code-named ‘SWIFT’ in Abuja, while claiming that it had designed specific strategies to defeat Boko Haram and herdsmen militias. He also promised to increase the numerical strength...

Many Nigerians who applied for US visa will miss their appointments as the United States embassy in Abuja and its consulate in Lagos have shutdown indefinitely. With this development, applicants for tourist, study, business visas, immigrant visas or any other travel document ,will not be …...