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    Politics The Nigerian Cattle Herder Doesn’t Carry Anything More Than A Stick, Buhari Says - Sahara Reporters

    President Muhammadu Buhari says the Nigerian cattle herder doesn’t carry anything more than a stick, save when they need something to cut grass. This mirrors the same thing he told US President Donald Trump during a visit in April, when he said: “The problem of herders in Nigeria … Read...
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    Politics Ortom blames appointees’ ineptitude for state’s problems – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper –...

    Governor of Benue State Samuel Ortom speaks about internally displaced people and farmer’s violent clashes from Logo and Guma communities at Gbajimba IDPs camp outskirts of Makurdi, capital of Benue State in northcentral Nigeria on January 4, 2018. Nomadic cattle herders … Read more via The...
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    Politics Kwankwaso visits Fayose in a repeat of 2015 strategy – The ScoopNG

    Former Kano State Governor, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, is adopting a strategy which he and some other governors in the PDP successfully utilised before the 2015 elections. At that time, some aggrieved PDP governors (Aliyu Wammako of Sokoto, Sule Lamido of Jigawa, Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, Rotimi...
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    Politics “I am satisfied… I am doing my best”: 4 quotes as Buhari hosts Sharia Council – The ScoopNG

    While hosting a delegation of the Supreme Council for Sharia at the State House in Abuja on Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari made a couple of interesting comments. Below are the major talking points: – On his perceived integrity: No regrets “I am satisfied with what … Read more via The...
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    Politics “Goodluck Jonathan is to blame for incomplete Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project” – The ScoopNG

    Chairman of Bi-Courtney Construction Company, Wale Babalakin, is not a fan of former president Goodluck Jonathan and the government he ran between 2010 and 2015. Not only was the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project which was awarded to Bi-Courtney revoked by the government in 2012, Read more...
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    Metro No trained journalist can call a state governor thief – NUJ chairman – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State, Patrick Albert, has identified lack of adequate professional training as a major challenge of journalism practice in Akwa Ibom state. Mr Albert said journalism graduates, unlike those from other professions, are always in...
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    Metro FG Plans To Offset N97bn Accrued Pensions Of Retirees – Leadership Newspaper

    With the recent signing of the 2018 National Budget by President Muhammadu Buhari last week, there seems to be a renewed hope for the federal government retirees as the government has included the payment of N97.5 billion accrued pension rights for its former workers in the current budget, …...
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    Metro US Mission In Nigeria Calls For Unity To End Killings – Channels Television

    The US mission in Nigeria has expressed concern over the rise in armed violence against civilians in the country (Nigeria). In a tweet on Tuesday, the embassy condemned the recent killings in Plateau State and therefore, called on citizens and leaders to find lasting solutions to the …...
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    Business Experts Reiterate Need For Accurate Data In Aviation – Leadership Newspaper

    Aviation professionals in the country have advised for an accurate data statistics in the sector so as to engender proper and holistic development. The experts under the aegis of Aviation Round Table (ART) urged the ministry of transport under whose purview the aviation agencies operate to...
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    Business CBN injects $210m into Forex market – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $210 million into the foreign exchange market (Forex) to meet customers’ requests in various segments, Isaac Okorafor, Acting Director, Corporate Communications says. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, he said $100 million was allotted to...
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    World Algerian President Sacks Influential Police Chief – Channels Television

    Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Tuesday sacked the country’s police chief, Abdelghani Hamel until now seen as a likely successor to the head of state. Bouteflika “today signed two decrees, the first putting an end to the duties of Abdelghani Hamel, as director general of national...
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    Entertainment #BBNaija: Bambam Steps Out Without Bra – Nollyzone News » Feed

    Former BBNaija Housemate, Bambam steps out with a bra. The upcoming actress, Bambam steps out braless as she visited TVC for an interview.... via Nollyzone News » Feed – https://ift.tt/2twspU0 Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Metro I Needed Sex – Boy Arrested For Fondling Breast Says – P.M.EXPRESS

    A 17-year old boy (name withheld) arrested in Lagos for fondling an 8-year old girl’s breast has confessed that he had actually desired to have sex with the victim. The alleged assault on the victim happened at Afariogun Street in Ikeja area of Lagos where they resided. Read more via...
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    Politics Senator Abaribe released, speaks on arrest – Daily Post Nigeria

    Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has been freed by the Department of State Services (DSS). He was released at about 6.37pm on Tuesday . Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2KtlUea Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Politics Oshiomhole speaks on change of APC slogan – Daily Post Nigeria

    National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed reports that the party has changed its ‘Change’ slogan. He said this on Tuesday after he formally took over the mantle of leadership from Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Speaking at a ceremony at the national...
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    Politics Mimiko Still Not Part Of New Labour Party – Leadership Newspaper

    Events and circumstances occasioned by Dr. Abdulrahamon Olusegun Mimiko’s defection back to the Labour Party (LP), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), are already getting tumultuous reactions from both the Labour Party’s leadership and from political pundits. The opinions of the observers...
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    Politics Ekiti 2018: Fayemi accuses Fayose of compromising INEC – Premium Times Nigeria

    The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, has raised alarm over a ‘collusion’ between officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and the state governor, Ayo Fayose, to compromise the July 14 governorship election. The former minister alleged that...
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    Politics Violence: Buhari visits Plateau, calls for calm – Premium Times Nigeria

    President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of the federal government to bring an end to the killings in Plateau State. Mr Buhari stated this Tuesday in Jos at the Government House during a security meeting with warring factions in the Barkin Ladi violence that … Read more via...
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    Sports Nigeria vs Argentina: Saraki, Shehu Sani react to Super Eagles’ defeat – Daily Post Nigeria

    Senate President, Bukola Saraki has congratulated the Super Eagles over their defeat to Argentina. Nigeria bowed out of 2018 World Cup after they lost 2-1 to Argentina. Nigeria needed a draw or victory to progress into the next round. read more via Daily Post Nigeria –...
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    Metro Herdsmen hack two soldiers to death in Benue, remove private parts – Daily Post Nigeria

    Report reaching DAILY POST from Benue State has it that two Nigerian soldiers were killed and two others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Benue State. It was gathered that the attack, on Tuesday, happened as soldiers were travelling between Branch Umenger and Bakin-Korta, Mbadwem...
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