naija news today 160119

  1. Nigeria Political News

    Politics Photos Of Buhari Receiving His New 10-Year International Passport – Tori News

    Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has been given his new 10-year international passport by the Nigerian Immigration Service. Read more via Tori News – http://bit.ly/2FtCIjp Get More Nigeria Political News
  2. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro BBC Africa Hosts Language Debates for 10 Gubernatorial Elections – BellaNaija

    BBC Africa will hold 10 language debates across Nigeria in Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba. People will be able to debate the issues that matter to them in their own language. … Read more via BellaNaija – http://bit.ly/2McQGXg Get More Nigeria Metro News
  3. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro ‘I regret the error’ — Fani-Kayode recants as EFCC vows to sue over Onnoghen fake news – TheCable

    Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation, has backtracked on his allegation that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was planning to arrest Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). Fani-Kayode on Tuesday alleged that operatives of the anti-graft agency had...
  4. Nigeria World News

    World President Trump gets blasted for serving fast food to NFL college champions Clemson Tigers during White House visit (Video) – Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    In honor of winning the 2018 college football championship, the Clemson Tigers were treated to fast food during their White House visit to see President Donald Trump … Read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog – http://bit.ly/2FuaqoG Get more World News
  5. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Update On The Deadly Attack At Kenya Hotel, Many Killed – OluFamous.Com

    Suspected terrorists have attacked a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, with several people killed, BBC reports. Gunfire and blasts were heard at the compound in the Westlands District of the Kenyan capital, which houses the DusitD2 hotel as well as offices. The...
  6. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Man Seen Driving A Self-Made Car On The Streets Of Lagos (Photos) – Nairaland

    A man was seen driving a self-made car on the streets of Lagos, causing other road users to stop and stare at his unique car. According to media entrepreneur, Ayo Animashaun, he was so impressed that he stopped the young man to ask if he made the car himself … Read more via Nairaland –...
  7. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Femi Kuti Wades In As Twitter User Says Falz Is The Modern Day Fela – Welcome To Ladun Liadi’s Blog

    Lol. Fela Anikulapo’s son has replied a fan who says singer Falz is the modern day FELA, saying it’s a pity Femi Kuti couldn’t step into the shoes of his father..... via Welcome To Ladun Liadi’s Blog – http://bit.ly/2ssMSIe Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
  8. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro How Innocent Boy Spent 2 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn’t Commit (Photos) – OluFamous.Com

    Happiness was visible on the face of a teenage street hawker after he was released from prison recently. He had spent as much as two years for a crime he didn’t commit. The 17-year-old hawker identified as John Ogbonna was falsely accused of armed robbery and remanded in Ogwashi … Read more...
  9. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro All my medals, Olympic torch gone – Kanu Nwankwo cries out – Daily Post Nigeria

    Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has said that he had suffered the “saddest day” of his life. Kanu, a former Arsenal star, said he had found out every medal he won during his playing days had vanished from his Lagos property.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2MbbU7S...
  10. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro What I Will Do As New Police Boss – IGP Adamu – OluFamous.Com

    The newly-appointed acting Inspector General of Police Abubakar Mohammed Adamu has said that he would stick by the rules in piloting the affairs of the police. Speaking after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari alongside his predecessor, Ibrahim Idris, Adamu said he would work hard to...
  11. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro CJN Onnoghen: What we’ll do to Fani-Kayode, Odumakin over fake news – EFCC – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will file a libel suit against Femi Fani-Kayode, Yinka Odumakin “and other purveyors of the evil news”, over claims that the agency raided the house of Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The agency was reacting …...
  12. Nigeria Business News

    Business First Bank, Microsoft 4Afrika Partner To Support SMEs – Leadership Newspaper

    On 18 January 2019, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, together with Microsoft 4Afrika, would host a free-to-attend event for SMEs in Nigeria, designed to promote technology adoption and skills development. The event would serve as an official launch of the new partnership between Microsoft...
  13. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Anne-Marie, Jorja Smith, George Ezra Lead 2019 Brit Awards Nominations – Leadership Newspaper

    Anne-Marie’s found more than “Friends” in the wake of her solo debut: she’s racked up a number of nominations for the 2019 BRIT Awards, along with Florence + the Machine, Jorja Smith and tons of talent hailing from the U.K. The singer scored four nominations, which include a nod for … via...
  14. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Nigerian Military Clears Boko Haram From Borno Town – Nairaland

    Nigeria’s military recaptured the northeastern town of Rann yesterday after it was overrun by Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) insurgents a day earlier, weeks ahead of an election in which security has become a key campaign issue. This is coming as the National Emergency Management Agency...
  15. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Drama As 2 Police Commissioners Resume In Lagos: “I Remain In Charge”, says CP Edgal – OluFamous.Com

    A serious drama played out yesterday at the Ikeja Government Reservation Area (GRA) Headquarters of the Lagos Police Command where two senior officers showed up as Police Commissioners in the state. Commissioner of Police Imohimi Edgal, who was billed to hand over following his earlier...
  16. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Buhari Launches New Nigerian International Passport With 10-Year Validity – 360Nobs.com

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 15, unveiled a new enhanced security Nigerian passport with 10 years validity..... Read more via 360Nobs.com – http://bit.ly/2SW3nZd Get More Nigeria Metro News
  17. Nigeria World News

    World British PM May’s Brexit Plan Suffers Historic Defeat – Olisa.tv

    British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been rejected by a staggering 230 votes – the largest defeat for a sitting government in UK history. MPs on Tuesday night voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject the deal, which lays out the terms of Britain’s exit from … Read more via...
  18. Nigeria Business News

    Business Nigeria records the highest crude oil sale in Q3 2018 – Nairametrics

    Nigeria has recorded an increase in the exportation of crude oil from January to September 2018, which is worth about N11.49 trillion compared to N7.77 trillion recorded in the comparative period in 2017. This shows an increase of N2.37 trillion over N9.12 trillion budgeted for 2018 and about...
  19. Nigeria Business News

    Business These are companies to watch out for on the NSE in H1 2019 – Nairametrics

    The first half of the year on the Nigerian Stock Exchange is usually dominated by the release of full-year results by companies. Though impending elections may cause a delay (or an early release in some cases), here are stocks investors should have on their radar in the first and … Read...
  20. Nigeria Business News

    Business Diamond Bank tops the volume chart as NSE stays green – Nairametrics

    The Nigerian Stock Exchange ended today’s trading session on a positive note. The All Share Index closed at 30,137.53 basis points, up 0.58%. year to date, the index is down 4.11%. Top Gainers and Losers Cement Company of Northern Nigeria was the best performing stock today..... Read more...
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