naija news today 170219

APC and PDP are the same, Nigerians, stop being fooled. Recently, there were reports that the singer rejected millions of naira to campaign for any political party as against his counterpart, Davido who is seen everywhere dining and whining with various politicians. The singer was said to have...

The dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram, has bombed a Mosque in Maiduguri, capital of the troubled Borno state, killing as much as eleven persons. The commissioner of police in the state, Damian Chukwu, who confirmed the incident, said it happened around.... Read more via OluFamous.Com –...

Omoni Oboli’s latest movie, Wing of Dove premiered at the cinemark Baldwin Hills and XD Theater, 4020 Marlton Ave Los Angeles California as part of the ongoing Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles California this February to the audience’s delight. The Award winning actress and … via...

The 26-year-old hip-hop star, Cardi B has emerged the first female solo winner of the best rap album Grammy after being honored for her debut effort Invasion of Privacy. The Bronx-born hip-hop star was visibly emotional after her name was read out ahead of genre heavyweights Pusha … via...

The National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has promised to give a substantial amount of money to the party faithful if their votes can secure reelection for President Muhammadu Buhari.... Read more via Thisdaylive – http://bit.ly/2V2oWYM Get More Nigeria...

Former Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu yesterday described as false, the statement from the Kaduna state government that 66 people were killed in attacks on Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. The Christian Association … Read more via...

For the general elections scheduled to hold Saturday, February 23 and March 09, 2019, Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expects no more than some 84 million voters. That is the total figure she claimed to have arrived at when the … Read more via...

African champions Nigeria’s Super Falcon has qualified for 2019 All African Games women’s football tournament to be hosted in Morocco. This follows the decision of CAF to issue automatic qualification ticket to the teams who competed at the 2018 Africa Women Nation Cup (AWCON) … read more...

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles failed to pick up the bronze medal of the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations following a 5-3 defeat on penalties to Amajita of South Africa in their third place match, in Niamey yesterday. It was … read more via Leadership Newspaper – http://bit.ly/2TRGG8N Get More...

Apostle Johnson Suleman said the sudden postponement of the elections was divinely mandated. Apostle Suleiman In a two-minute video on the social media, Suleman said the postponement of the elections did confirm the message he received on January 10, … Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria –...

Two persons were yesterday killed and thirteen vehicles destroyed on the eve of the postponed presidential and National Assembly elections in Akwa Ibom State. Sources told THISDAY that the incident occurred on Friday night at Nto Edino, the Headquarters of Obot-Akara Local Government Council...

When Seun Adenuga’s (name changed) father died three years ago, all that was on his mind was getting the burial done the best way according to Muslim rites. The grief, along with the responsibility of what needed to be done, overshadowed the fact that … Read more via Leadership Newspaper –...

Japan has signed a grant contract agreement worth N25.6 million (US$84,092) for the renovation and provision of equipment at the Nigerian Farmcraft Centre for the Blind. The centre, located in Alimosho local government area of Lagos state, was established to carter for the visually … Read...

CNN is reporting that new evidence suggests that Empire actor Jussie Smollett paid the two Nigerian brothers to orchestrate his attack. According to the media house, this was confirmed by two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation who told CNN that “Chicago Police believe...

It’s her first valentine’s Day since splitting with her on-off beau, One Direction alum Zayn Malik. And beautiful Gigi Hadid was spotted leaving a party in New York City alone on Thursday. The 23-year-old model showed off her fashion creds in … via Ladun Liadi’s Blog: News, Exclusives...

Has Olakunle Churchill joined politics as he was earlier today spotted with African Action Congress AAC Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore coming out from an exclusive meeting. The popular philanthropist who has had calls from Ondo youths to … via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2trItpE Get...

Manchester United winger Alexis Sanchez says he “would like to have brought more joy to the club” and “worries” because people have not seen the best of him yet. In a wide-raging interview alongside team-mate Ander Herrera with the BBC, the … read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most...

Colin Kaepernick lawyer and the NFL announced a confidential settlement in his collusion grievance against the league on Friday. More than 16 months after filing a formal complaint alleging that NFL team owners worked together to keep him off the field in the wake of … read more via Nigeria...

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba made a phone call to Juventus in a bid to secure his exit, according to reports. Pogba quit Old Trafford for Juventus back in 2012 and, during his four years in Italy, helped the club win … read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited Music &...

Manchester City reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they broke Newport County’s resistance to end the League Two side’s memorable run in this season’s competition. Newport, fresh from beating Leicester City and Middlesbrough, produced another strong display in the competition to hold …...