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    Politics ANN presidential aspirants, chairman say they have come to disrupt present system – Vanguard News

    Presidential aspirants under the banner of the newly registered Alliance for New Nigeria, ANN Saturday vowed to use the platform of the party to enthrone a new Nigeria where the malaise associated with professional politicians are not found. Two of … Read more via Vanguard News –...
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    Politics Why I refused N2bn offered me by Buhari – Akwa Ibom Speaker, Luke – Daily Post Nigeria

    Onofiok Luke, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has alleged that the Presidency offered him N2 billion and the deputy governorship slot to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Luke spoke during a solidarity rally for the … Read...
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    Metro Six-month-old baby abandoned in Anambra forest – Daily Post Nigeria

    A six-month-old baby who was abandoned in the forest in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area by an unknown person has been recovered. Mr Duff Ibanga who found the baby boy said he saw him crying helplessly. Ibanga who discovered the baby around 5pm on Friday evening … Read more via...
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    Politics EFCC lacks authority to freeze state govt accounts – PANDEF – Vanguard News

    PAN-NIGER Delta Forum, PANDEF, the umbrella group of the South-South geo-political zone, slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Saturday, over the freezing of accounts of some state governments, saying it does not have official and moral powers to do so. … Read more via...
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    World US hits Russia with new sanctions on August 22 – Punch Newspapers

    Russia-US confrontation is extending to the economic and trade field as Washington is poised to hit Moscow new and powerful sanctions on August 22nd. Russia views the move as a declaration of “economic war”. The US State Department said that Washington would impose new sanctions on Russia on …...
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    World Brazilians mourn woman seen as symbol of femicide – TODAY.NG

    Brazilians marched Saturday to mourn a female attorney allegedly thrown to her death from a fourth-floor window by her husband in an incident that drew more concern over rising violence against women.... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2MAVSn7 Get more World News
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    World 25 line up for DR Congo presidency – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Three opposition heavyweights, a 92-year-old ally of an independence hero and the president’s chosen successor are among 25 candidates who have registered to run in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s long-awaited elections...... Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World...
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    World Attacks’ plot foiled on eve of crucial Mali vote – Punch Newspapers

    Mali’s security services said Saturday they had disrupted a plot to carry out “targeted attacks” in the capital Bamako on the eve of a runoff in a presidential election marred by security breaches. Sunday’s second round is likely to return Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to the helm of Mali … Read...
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    World Egypt monk detained over murder of bishop – Punch Newspapers

    An Egyptian Coptic monk accused of murder has been detained and will remain in custody for four days pending investigations into the suspicious death of a bishop, his lawyer said Saturday. Bishop Epiphanius, 68, was the head of Saint Macarius monastery in Wadi el-Natrun, northwest of Cairo...
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    Entertainment You don’t have to be naked to glow, fans attack Toke Makinwa – Vanguard News

    Media girl, Toke Makinwa, has apparently let some of her fans down after she posted an unclad picture of herself on Instagram to promote her latest brand, ‘Glow by TM’. According to the.... via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2w1pKSv Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Entertainment Wizkid Features In New Nike Football Advertisement – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    If there is one thing Wizkid does well, it is to carry Nigerian flag high across board. In a brilliant Nike football advertisement tagged #AwakenThePhantom, players such as Coutinho, Ronaldinho, Neymar and Aubameyang talk about a strange personality that imbibes fear in them. Read … via The...
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    Entertainment Watch: Kizz Daniel Hints On A 22-Track Album – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Kizz Daniel, one of Nigeria’s favourite who constantly dishes hit songs has hinted on a new album. The album titled NBS (No Bad Songs) will have 22 songs.... via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/2w2J7dY Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Entertainment Not Yet A Wedding Bell In Ooni’s Palace – P.M.EXPRESS

    The Palace of Ooni of Ile Ife has refuted the news going viral that the revered monarch, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is set to take as wife the co-convener of Hope Alive, Miss Temitope Adesegun. The palace stated that the news, apparently sponsored by some unscrupulous...
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    Sports West Brom down Norwich in seven-goal thriller – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    West Bromwich Albion got their Championship promotion campaign up and running with a thrilling 4-3 victory against Norwich City on Saturday. Despite being ranked among the promotion favourites, … read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/2vDmk9h...
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    Sports Benzema, Bale give Real victory ahead of Super Cup clash – Punch Newspapers

    Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale were on target as European champions Real Madrid defeated AC Milan 3-1 in a friendly on Saturday just four days from their UEFA Super Cup clash with city rivals Atletico. French striker Benzema opened the scoring at the Bernabeu with a second-minute header …...
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    Sports Sarri gets winning start in Huddersfield vs Chelsea – Vanguard News

    Huddersfield vs Chelsea – Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri made a winning start to life in the Premier League as his team enjoyed a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday. Chelsea’s Spanish midfielder Pedro celebrates … read more via Vanguard News –...
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    Sports Tiger charges into the hunt as Koepka grabs lead at 100th PGA – Vanguard News

    Tiger Woods charged into contention for his first major title in 10 years while two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka seized a three-stroke lead at the turn in Saturday’s third round of the PGA Championship.... read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2w0wu38 Get More Nigeria Sports News
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