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Former Abia State governor and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Orji Kalu, has vowed to reclaim his mandate after a tribunal sitting on election matters upturned his victory at the poll. In a statement by his media office on Monday following the...

Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the South African Government had arraigned eight policemen for maltreating Nigerians in that country. Dabiri-Erewa made the disclosure during a programme on Channels Television. … Read more via Sahara...

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has said over 90 properties built with public funds were unlawfully appropriated by some officials of the past administration.... Read more via TODAY – https://ift.tt/2HWLMww Get More Nigeria Political News

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, expressed regret over the party’s rift in Rivers State, which led to the rejection of its candidates in the 2019 general election. Factions of the party loyal to Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi...

Ukraine manager, Andriy Shevchenko, has praised the England-based Super Eagles players, ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Nigeria. Gernot Rohr has selected Everton’s Alex Iwobi, West Brom’s Semi Ajayi, Brighton’s Leon Balogun.... read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...

Genk and Nigerian forward Steven Odey has stated that the Nigeria U23 national team is set to overturn the deficit suffered by Nigeria in the 1-0 first leg defeat against Sudan.... read more via TODAY – https://ift.tt/2UIqsAh Get More Nigeria Sports News

As Super Eagles file out this evening to take on Ukraine in an international friendly in Dnipro, stand-in Captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong yesterday warned his colleagues not to expect a walk in the park as the hosts have a solid team capable of causing reputation … read more via...

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered Commissioners of Police across the country including the Federal Capital Territory to prevent a planned procession by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria from taking place. The IMN, led by Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, had announced on...

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of six persons in Rijana village along Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Sep. 7. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo said in a press statement issued on Monday in Kaduna that two of the victims were, however, abandoned …...

One person has been reportedly killed in a road accident along Bauchi-Jos Road in Miri Village following a collision between a commercial vehicle and a car, according to The Nation. The incident occurred on Monday and left seven students of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi...

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Monday, said that worsening climate conditions is fuelling competition for shrinking resources in the Sahel region of Africa, which includes Northern Nigeria. Speaking in Geneva, Switzerland, at the 42nd session of the...

Its a great time for DC fans as the Joker film is already doing so well ahead of it’s release. The movie which starrs Joaquin Phoenix as the DC supervillain, won the Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. The … via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News –...

Reactions have continued to trail Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Cindy’s selection of Mike as companion to share the luxury room. Cindy on Monday won this week’s Head of House, HoH, challenge for the ‘Pepper Dem’ edition of the reality TV show.... via Daily Post Nigeria –...

Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s daughter Fortunate is one of several business owners who lost merchandise worth thousands of rands when looters destroyed her store in Maboneng, Johannesburg and made off with all its stock this past weekend. The musician arrived home from Namibia on Sunday to learn that...

One of Africa’s most creative and successful artist, Yemi Alade, has signed a global licensing agreement with Universal Music Africa (UMA), Universal Music Group’s west African affiliate in partnership with Universal Music France (UMF). Under the multi-year agreement, UMA will serve as the …...

The quartet of Tacha, Seyi, Khafi and Mike are up for eviction in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Gang House.... via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/2UN7SXB Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed the judgment of the Kogi State National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal, which voided his election. DAILY POST recalls that the election of Melaye was nullified by the...

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his party have called on the tribunal to sack President Muhammadu Buhari when it finally delivers its judgement on their petition. They called on the Tribunal to determine...

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that he would not join issues with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his position on the inauguration of the state House of Assembly. The governor, in a statement issued yesterday by his...

Arsenal could face Watford without two midfielders, who started the 2-2 draw with Tottenham. Both Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira left the pitch early for Switzerland and Uruguay respectively... read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website –...