naija news today 080619

  1. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro NTA Was Removed From Largest UK Cable Platform Two Weeks Ago – Punch – Nairaland

    The Nigerian Television Authority has been removed from the largest digital satellite television service platform in Europe, Sky Limited. A visit to Sky’s website showed that NTA had been barred indefinitely from airing on Channel 794. A message on Sky’s website read in part, “794: NTA...
  2. Nigeria Political News

    Politics I Will Miss You, But We’ll Meet On The Streets Of Abuja — Dino Mocks Akpabio – Nairaland

    Here is yet another bombshell Senator Dino Melaye dropped for Senator Godswill Akpabio at the wrap of the 8th Senate. The Kogi Senator in one of his valedictory mocked Akpabio to the..... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2MzxOFW Get More Nigeria Political News
  3. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Anthony Joshua Doesn’t Remember Anything From 3rd Round Of Ruiz Fight – TMZ.com

    Anthony Joshua has zero recollection of the disastrous 3rd rd. of his Andy Ruiz fight ... where he was pummeled and knocked down twice -- this according to his promoter Eddie Hearn...... Read more via TMZ.com – http://bit.ly/2ZbFZJJ Get More Nigeria Sports News
  4. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Lady begs for husband’s pardon after he scalded her with hot soup – Instablog9ja

    A lady has asked that her husband be forgiven after he poured some hot soup on her body during a disagreement in Imo State. According to reports, the incident happened, yesterday morning, in #Owerri. However, after the man was slapped severally and mercilessly beaten, the wife asked that he …...
  5. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Nigerian lady berates women who feel entitled to men’s money – Instablog9ja

    Nigerian lady berates women who feel entitled to men’s money..... Read more via Instablog9ja – http://bit.ly/2Wnf7Vh Get More Nigeria Metro News
  6. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro EFCC secures conviction of two Internet fraudsters in Ilorin – P.M. News

    The convicts Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, has convicted two Internet fraudsters, Johnson Okuselu, 23 and Saheed Olanrewaju, 25, to one year imprisonment without an option of fine for alleged internet scam. During the trial, an investigator of Economic and...
  7. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Tension as cultists kill three persons in Ikorodu – Vanguard News

    There was panic Friday, in Ikorodu, Lagos as some cultists struck at Tupate area killing a couple and their neighbour. The incident happened at about 3am when an undisclosed number of cultists were said to have invaded the area wielding dangerous weapons. … Read more via Vanguard News –...
  8. Nigeria World News

    World Uber Copter’s $200 flights to launch in NYC – Autoblog

    Uber’s autonomous flying taxis aren’t ready to take flight yet, but according to a report in the New York Times, it will offer air transit starting July 9th. Uber Copter will be available in New York City first, to Uber Rewards members who’ve obtained Platinum and Diamond status...
  9. Nigeria World News

    World More Trouble for Huawei: No More Facebook on New Phones – Wired

    Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get worse for Huawei, reports have emerged that the company may soon not be able to sell phones with the world’s most popular social networks. Facebook will reportedly no longer allow the Chinese telecom giant to preinstall Facebook, WhatsApp, and...
  10. Nigeria World News

    World Nokia offers Europe a 5G solution as Huawei faces uncertain future – SlashGear

    Europe faces billions in additional cost if telecoms are banned from buying Chinese hardware, a leaked industry analysis claims. In addition to increasing costs by approximately $62 billion, the analysis allegedly states, the delay would also put Europe around 18 months behind on its 5G...
  11. Nigeria World News

    World Opinion | The Roots of Big Tech Run Disturbingly Deep – The New York Times

    “Big tech” companies like Google and Facebook are, in reality, the products of hundreds of mergers. Each root below represents a company acquired by a tech giant at … Read more via The New York Times – https://nyti.ms/2WlLkwg Get more World News
  12. Nigeria World News

    World Trump: Agreement Signed With Mexico, Tariffs ‘Indefinitely Suspended’ – The Daily Beast Latest

    In a series of tweets Friday, President Trump announced that the U.S. had signed an agreement with Mexico to halt the increasing tariffs he had threatened to unleash against the country starting on Monday. “I am pleased to inform you that The United States of … Read more via The Daily Beast...
  13. Nigeria Business News

    Business MTN launches Africa’s first AI service for Mobile Money – IT News Africa

    MTN Group President and CEO, Rob Shuter. MTN Group is proud to announce the launch of Africa’s first Mobile Money (MoMo) artificial intelligence service or “chatbot”. The chatbot went live in Ivory Coast in May and will be rolled out across MTN’s MoMo footprint in … Read more via IT News...
  14. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Davido Teams Up With Chike Agada For New Love Song, ‘Lately’ – Konbini Nigeria

    When it comes to adding star power to songs by lesser-known artists, Davido is one of the most active superstars on that list. Now, for his latest effort, the afropop juggernaut has teamed up with rising singer, Chike Agada for a catchy new love song, "Lately". View this post on Instagram …...
  15. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Wizkid Features Bob Marley’s Son, Damian, in New Song – Thisdaylive

    Months after revealing his intention to work with Damian Marley, son of late Jamaican Reggae legend, Bob Marley, music superstar, Wizkid, is on the verge of actualising his plan as both artistes are currently in the studio doing the song.... via Thisdaylive – http://bit.ly/2WmYk4M Get more...
  16. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Tekno’s Pana Hits Over 100 Million YouTube Views – Leadership Newspaper

    Tekno is the man of the moment as his song Pana hits 100 Million Youtube views, becoming one of Naija’s hit single, Tekno’s Pana, has joined songs from the likes of Davido, Yemi Alade, and Sinach, to amass over 100 million views on Youtube. The 2016 banger, ‘Pana’ … via Leadership Newspaper...
  17. Nigeria Political News

    Politics I’ll not be a rubber stamp Senate President — Lawan – Vanguard News

    AHEAD of Tuesday ‘s inauguration of the ninth Senate, outgoing Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan, declared yesterday that he would not be a rubber stamp and an appendage of the executive arm of government when he becomes the.... Read more via Vanguard News – http://bit.ly/2WwtDio Get More...
  18. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Everton Star Ademola Lookman returns to Nigeria – Brila News

    English born Ademola Lookman is currently in Nigeria for vacation after he was overlooked for the England squad for U-21 European Championship. Ademola Lookman arrived Lagos for vacation a few days ago and shared pictures of himself and some fans on his social media handle.... read more via...
  19. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Nigeria’s Pinnick is next in line to run African football; can he clean it up? – The Africa Report

    The suave chairperson of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick is next in line to run the Confederation of African Football (CAF) while his predecessor Ahmad Ahmad answers to bribery and sexual harassment charges..... Read more via The Africa Report – http://bit.ly/2WkpmK5...
  20. Nigeria World News

    World Bob Marley’s Daughter Saves Jamaican Women’s Soccer Team On World Cup Path – Modern Ghana News

    Cedella Marley, the eldest daughter of music legend Bob Marley, has played a key role in resurrecting the Jamaican women’s soccer team after the country’s federation cut the funding at the beginning of the decade. Marley was upset when she saw a flier asking for donations to … Read more via...
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