naija news today 010419

Some residents of Mangoro/Onipetesi community in Lagos on Sunday went on a rampage blocking the Oshodi/Abeokuta expressway in protest against the killing of a youth in the area..... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2OEuuXh Get More Nigeria Metro News

Residents yesterday, disclosed that a man who committed suicide after taking a plunge from a mast belonging to Wema Bank located at Elewure junction, along Sango-UI Road, Ibadan, Oyo State throwing the metropolis into a state of confusion, was not insane. An eye witness, Tosin Alabi told...

Tough macroeconomic conditions has continued to take toll on the earnings of PZ Cussons despite several laudable strategies the management had adopted to reduce … Read more via Newtelegraph – https://ift.tt/2COBOLd Get more: Nigeria Business News

US rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot in front of his clothing store in Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital after he was shot multiple times.... Read more via Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2JUr0Bq Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the conduct of fresh governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers State, ignoring those calling for such. This is as the governorship candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Biokpomabo Awara, who is backed APC...

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has pledged not to victimise anyone in the public or private sector, who might have worked against his re-election. Ostensibly referring to members of his cabinet, party and some civil servants that allegedly tried to … Read more via The Guardian...

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to complete the Rivers State governorship and state House of Assembly elections, which was suspended on March 10, following violence at some collation centres, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused … Read more via...

A former Minister of Sports, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adedoja, in his letter of resignation, addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, and dated March 29, 2019, said he …...

In order to ensure equity and fairness among the six geo-political zones of the country, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Umaru Mohammed Bago, representing Chanchaga federal constituency of Niger state, has thrown his hat in the ring to contest for the office of the speakership …...

Roger Federer defeated a hobbling John Isner 6-1 6-4 for his 101th career title at the Miami Open on Sunday. Holder Isner struggled to continue late in the second set, hampered by pain in his left foot... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2U6jpUW Get More Nigeria Sports News

Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson singled out two Leicester City players, Wilfred Ndidi and Youri Tielemans, for special praise following their 2-0 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.... Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2uBGi3l...

Middlesbrough attacker Britt Assombalonga has praised his teammate John Obi Mikel by describing him as an ‘uncle’ with awesome and incredible qualities... Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2U9bvdz Get More Nigeria Sports News

Armed persons on Saturday attacked some communities in Zamfara State killing at least 10 people. The attackers invaded Kursasa, Kurya and Gidan Achali communities in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State shooting... Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2U9Pfjq Get...

Access Bank launched its new brand on 1st April, 2019 with 400 branches proudly showcasing the new logo. The brand was first unveiled in front of an elegantly-clad invited audience at the Eko Hotel & Suites on the evening of 31st March, 2019. Access bank … Read more via Nigeria News |...

Trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) finished the first quarter of 2019 (Q1) on the negative trajectory, recording N48 billion loss to close at N11.672 trillion in market capitalization, as growing political tension enveloped the equity market, due to general election...

The tough economic environment in the country, last year, may not have negatively impacted Deposit Money Banks’ (DMBs) quest to attract deposits, as eight lenders increased their total customer deposits from N13.6 trillion that they reported in 2017 to N15.4 trillion last year. The eight...

Innoson Nigeria Ltd. has denied the claim by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) that the recent court judgement obtained by the motor company was against the Nigerian Customs Service, not the bank. Following reports in some sections of the media last Friday that Innoson Nigeria Ltd. had … Read more...

The Board of Premium Pension Limited has appointed Professor Nat Ofo as its independent director. A statement by the company said that it was part of its strategy to provide excellent services and propel the company to greater heights. Ofo succeeded Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, who retired …...

LAPD tweeted on Sunday evening that they are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle. "The suspect in the shooting is described as a male black & LAPD South Bureau Homicide is conducting an investigation.... Read more via E! Online – https://ift.tt/2I3aVGX Get...

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has told his players that winning points is better than playing well. This he did during his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday.... Read more via Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2CHtm0n Get More Nigeria Sports News