naija news today 050419

The Executive Directors of the World Bank on Friday unanimously selected David Malpass as the new president of the World Bank Group. Mr Malpass’ five-year term will begin on April.... Read more via Premium Times Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2VqhXJE Get more World News

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed satisfaction with the resignation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. The party said this vindicates its call for the resignation of the CJN following the allegations of false asset declaration brought against him...

Tracka, a subsidiary of BudgIT, which tracks the implementation of government projects in their community, on Friday released its report on 2018 road construction by the Akinwunmi Ambode-led government in Lagos State..... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2CZbo9z Get More...

Another Nigerian, Saheed Sobade, is facing the prospect of death in Saudi Arabia after reportedly being nabbed with 1,183 grams of cocaine powder in Jeddah, a Saudi Arabian port city on the.... Read more via Sahara Reporters – http://bit.ly/2G2DzXa Get More Nigeria Metro News

A Police officer got more than he bargained for today when he tried to harass a Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, in Lekki area of Lagos state. The ”ammoshine” crooner stood his ground and insulted the police officer.... via INFORMATION NIGERIA – http://bit.ly/2FZ2mKK Get more Nigeria...

Actress Funke Akindele and Husband, JJC Skillz, are relentless in dishing major couple goals as they go through life together in love and harmony. Recently, the multi-talented JJC clocked a year older and his gorgeous wifey, had all the praises in the world to shower her boo with. To celebrate...

There was a mild drama this afternoon at Lekki, between some men of the Nigerian police force and controversial actor, Charles Okocha. According to a viral video on social media, the actor was heard telling the officers "Bleep You"..... via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2VqzRvG Get more...

A serving doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Stephen Urueye, was allegedly killed on Thursday night when suspected robbers stabbed him to death right in front of the hospital at Idi Araba, Lagos.... Read more via BellaNaija – http://bit.ly/2TWjZQ1 Get More Nigeria...

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, chased alleged kidnappers into the forest after foiling their suspected kidnapping attempts on Kaduna-Abuja expressway.... Read more via BellaNaija – http://bit.ly/2YSHr4w Get More Nigeria Metro News

Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, has said oil exploration in the North would continue until the commodity is found. Native Reporters has learnt.... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2KcOjXh Get More Nigeria Metro News

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, TBoss, has added more fuel to speculations that she is expecting a child with reality TV star/actor, Uti Nwachukwu. Although, the pair have neither denied or confirmed the rumors.... Read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog – http://bit.ly/2U1V79v Get more...

Mr. Kingdom Okere, counsel to Precious Nwadike, of the United Progressives Party, (UPP) said his client is seeking the arrest, investigation and prosecution of Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha, for alleged electoral malpractice.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2WL2V1f Get...

A former British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair, is currently on a visit to Nigeria. Explaining the reason for the visit on Friday, Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) to Vice President Yemi OSinbajo..... Read more via Punch Newspapers – http://bit.ly/2VnK780 Get...

Football legend Pele said Friday he was feeling “much better” after receiving hospital treatment in Paris for a urinary tract infection. “The antibiotics are working... Read more via Punch Newspapers – http://bit.ly/2DaIvYr Get More Nigeria Sports News

The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that no fewer than 19 persons died and 38 persons injured in a ghastly road accident on Daudawa-Funtua road in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State..... Read more via Punch Newspapers – http://bit.ly/2YRQpyZ Get More Nigeria Metro News

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the country’s huge loss to medical tourism. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of senior executive course (SEC) 41 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau state, the president said the country...

Walter Onnoghen, embattled chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), did not deliver his resignation letter in person, according to NAN. TheCable had reported that Onnoghen tendered his resignation on Thursday... Read more via TheCable – http://bit.ly/2ORFWiq Get More Nigeria Metro News

Precious Umasoye Macforex, a die-hard supporter of Governor Nyesom Wike who trekked from Ahoada in Ahoada East Local Government area to Port Harcourt to celebrate the..... Read more via Naijaloaded – http://bit.ly/2HZYWKT Get More Nigeria Metro News

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it will build digital literacy centre to promote Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) progamme at the NYSC camp in Ussele-Uku, Delta. The Director-General of NYSC, Maj-Gen. Sule Zakari, represented by the Director of … Read...

A young lady is currently trending online following her stance on men who cheat. According to the young lady, she would rather date a monkey who would remain loyal to her than a man who finds every opportunity to cheat.... Read more via INFORMATION NIGERIA – http://bit.ly/2G1Aff0 Get More...