naija news today 080619

No fewer than 19 people lost their lives on Saturday following a road accident on the Akure/Owo highway. The passengers, who were burnt beyond recognition were said to be in transit to the northern part of the country through Ondo State… Read more via Naijaloaded – http://bit.ly/2KCNqG6 Get...

Kano State residents have commended the reconciliation of Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje with the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II by a committee initiated by Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State in Abuja on Friday..... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday celebrated her 93rd birthday with a parade, a cause for Meghan, the duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, to make her first official engagement since the birth of their son Archie in … Read more via P.M. News – http://bit.ly/2wGSnoP Get more World News

Ex-Disgraced Blogger, Blessing Okoro has revealed that Onye Eze has finally been arrested, and he is currently in detention for humiliating her… and this comes as a surprise to all of us. An Instagram DM conversation with another blogger, Stella dimoko korkus shows … via Naijaloaded |...

Nollywood actress Mimi Orjiekwe whose daughter who was once married to husband Charles Billion with whom she has a two-year-old with has opened up on her pains and struggles in getting her body back after birth. Mimi opened up on having a new man in her life after birthing her … via...

The Nigerian rap industry has lost one of its own, ace rapper B-Elect. According to online reports, the ace rapper and PR expert born Andrew Erighono died a couple of hours ago and Twitter has since taken to the platform to mourn him. B-elect became a household name in the … via Information...

President Muhammadu Buhari has waded into the crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress over next year’s governorship election. Some members of the APC under the auspices of the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) have vowed.... Read more via Nairaland –...

A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that the lawmaker representing Kogi West at the Senate, Dino Melaye might end up becoming the next governor of Kogi state.... Read more via Naijaloaded – http://bit.ly/2K6Abh6 Get More Nigeria Political News

Germany defeated China 1 – 0 in their first game at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.... read more via BellaNaija – http://bit.ly/2I4v3be Get More Nigeria Sports News

The President of the Confederation of Africa Football Ahmad Ahmad has been accused of s*xual harassment.... read more via Tori News – http://bit.ly/2R5Kl2x Get More Nigeria Sports News

Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru has officially become the second fastest African. The Texas-based athlete achieved this feat after putting up another outstanding performance at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships on Friday, June 7, 2019. Oduduru … read more via Pulse...

Three Juventus first team players could leave Turin this summer’s transfer window to join Manchester United in a swap deal for midfielder, Paul Pogba. DAILY POST had reported that the Serie A champions have already contacted Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, over a potential summer move for the …...

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote are mediating in the crisis between Governor Abdullai Umar Ganduje and Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II. The last-minute intervention is coming after several efforts towards mediating between … Read more via...

The National Bureau of Statistics on Friday released the country’s merchandise trade report with trade rising by 2.5 per cent from N8.04tn in the fourth quarter of last year to N8.24tn in the first quarter of this year The NBS said this in the report … Read more via Punch Newspapers –...

A lot of Nollywood fans know by now that actress Daniella Okeke is well-endowed. However, these days, celebs do all manner of things to enhance their backside and as such, even those with natural endowment are suspected to have done a trick to make it look even bigger.... via Legit.ng –...

A former defence minister have been urged to stop inciting Christians with falsehood. The Middle Belt Conscience Guard called on Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) to end moves against the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration ..... Read more via Legit Nigeria News –...

Arsenal have entered the race to sign Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Dennis, according to Fanatik. The player is also being hunted by French giants, Lyon. Both Arsenal and Lyon are said to have tabled their bids in the region of £12m to Club Brugge for the winger. … read more via Daily...

Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can go far at the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt next week. He believes that the quality of strikers in Gernot Rohr’s side can take the three times African champions far in the … read more via...

Former Premier League champions, Chelsea have reacted to forward, Eden Hazard joining Real Madrid. DAILY POST had reported on Friday night that Real Madrid officially confirmed a deal for Hazard from Chelsea. Hazard will be officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, June 13...

President George Weah of Liberia on Friday blocked the internet, in what is perceived to be a move to suppress ongoing anti-government protests in the capital city, Monrovia. An organisation that monitors internet disruptions and shutdowns, Netblocks, confirmed the shutdown, saying access to...