naija news today 080619

Nigerian security agencies have surrounded the premises of African Independent Television (AIT) after the station reopened Friday, an official said. The private broadcaster returned on air late Friday after enduring over 24 hours of shutdown by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The...

Justice Folayemi Omoleye of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, has denied claims that she assaulted Pastors and worshippers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Glory Tabernacle Parish, Ijapo-Estate, Akure. In a statement by Justice Omoleye’s lawyer, Okedinachi Nelson, she accused...

A suspected kidnapper, Sani Haruna aka Gayu, who was arrested by the Inspector General of Police special team has confessed to newsmen that he has lost count of the number of people he killed for failing to pay ransom. In an interview at one of the safe locations in … Read more via TODAY.NG...

Ex-beauty queen and entrepreneur, Dabota Lawson, recently celebrated her birthday in a special way after she shared the video of her new home on her social media page. The mother of one noted that she was thankful to God for giving her the grace to build her own home. She wrote, … via...

Veteran Nigerian musician, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, has called out the management of soundcity for disrespecting him and looking down on his legacy as one of the biggest names in Nigerian music. The legendary reggae musician took to his Instagram page to condemn...

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have challenged the federal government to name states allegedly diverting local governments funds..... Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – http://bit.ly/2ZbTXeD Get More Nigeria Political News

Zimbabwe’s Warriors 18-man squad have arrived in Asaba for Saturday’s international friendly game against the Super Eagles, Zimbabwe Football Association, ZIFA, has announced..... read more via TODAY.NG – http://bit.ly/2I22xH7 Get More Nigeria Sports News

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the closure of some sections of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State. FAAN made the disclosure in a press release obtained by Nairametrics on Friday. According to FAAN’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs...

24 hours after the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) suspended its licence over alleged violation of the regulatory body’s rule, the African Independent Television (AIT) is back on air. The development comes after Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja nullified...

Nigerian visionary comedian, Francis Agoda popularly known as I Go Dye went all out for his son, Roy Agoda who clocked 9 years old today, June 7, 2019. The proud father gifted his son a beautiful mansion. He took to Instagram to share the photos with a sweet message to his … via Information...

Nigeria actress, Iyabo Ojo comes hard for the self-acclaimed Nigeria Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo as she engages in a verbal brawling with her on her social media page (Instagram) The battle between Iyabo Ojo and Kemi Olunloyo seems to be a bottomless pit has Iyabo replies Kemi Olunyolo in an...

Senator Danjuma Goje’s decision to withdraw from the Senate presidency race to back his All Progressives Congress colleague, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has allegedly caused division among the Peoples Democratic Party senators-elect..... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2Z8IKeM Get More...

A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibril has described Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El–Rufai, as his political mentor. The federal lawmaker in.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2QY07fF Get More Nigeria Political News

The leadership of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, yesterday, has urged Senator-elect for Abia North, Orji Kalu, to step down for Senator Ovie Omo-Agege in the race for the.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2XuiZVY Get More Nigeria Political News

Kaduna State House of Assembly, on Friday, passed the Religious Preaching Regulation bill, 1984, into law The bill is to regulate religious preaching in Kaduna State with a view of promoting religious harmony and peaceful co-existence amongst the residents of the state . The Speaker, Alhaji...

It is FINALLY official. Eden Hazard is a Real Madrid player... Read more via Eurosport News – http://bit.ly/2WvZaBn Get More Nigeria Sports News

Eden Hazard will not only become the most expensive transfer in Real Madrid history but also the club's highest paid player. Real Madrid have agreed terms with Chelsea for the sale of Hazard. The Spanish giants will play an initial... Read more via Sportbible News – http://bit.ly/2I1qUVm...

Family members of the late Nigerian writer killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash, Pius Adesanmi, have filed a new lawsuit against the Boeing Company. Lawyers Nomaan Husain of Husain Law + Associates, Floyd Wisner of The Wisner Law Firm, and Omar Khawaja of The Law Offices of Omar …...

In the past 48 hours social medial has been awash with the fake and concocted story of how Justice O.F. Omoleye, J.C.A. purportedly invaded the Redeemed Christian Church of Glory Tabernacles, Ijapo Estate, Akure on the 5th of June, 2019 during a church Service. The church in question is …...

AbachaLoot: Son of late Gen. Sani #Abacha reacts....... Read more via Instablog9ja – http://bit.ly/2IqJw0g Get More Nigeria Metro News