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    Politics I will support any candidate capable of solving Nigeria’s problems, says Obasanjo – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria at #AfreximAM18 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has pledged to support any presidential candidate capable of leading the country to the ‘promise land’. Obasanjo, who added his voice to the unfolding political …...
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    Politics Saraki quizzed at National Assembly over Offa bank robbery saga – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    A team of police investigators yesterday interrogated Senate President Bukola Saraki in his … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News – https://ift.tt/2v8liB1 Get More Nigeria Political News
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    Politics Police Ask Melaye’s Friends/Relatives Who Witnessed His Kidnap To Come Forward – Sahara Reporters

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has not received any report regarding the reported abduction of Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, either in the Federal Capital territory (FCT) or elsewhere in the federation. It therefore asked friends or relatives of the senator who witnessed the...
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    Politics Osun 2018: Court refuses to halt Adeleke’s candidature as other PDP aspirants kick – Premium Times Nigeria

    An Osun State High Court in Osogbo has rejected the prayers seeking to restrain the Peoples Democratic Party from presenting the name of its governorship candidate for the Osun governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The applicants, Rasheed...
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    Politics Why I was absent at APC senators meeting with Buhari — Adeyeye – Premium Times Nigeria

    The lawmaker representing Osun Central in the Nigerian Senate, Olusola Adeyeye, has given reasons for his absence at a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and some senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Adeyeye said the notice for the meeting got to him … Read...
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    World Trump Declares Victory For Farmers In Trade Spat With EU – Channels Television

    President Donald Trump declared victory for American farmers Thursday after brokering a ceasefire in a trade dispute with the European Union, but it is unclear how soon it will bring relief to those hurt by tit-for-tat tariffs. The White House painted the agreement as a vindication of the US...
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    World Facebook Shares Sink After Storm Of Bad News – Channels Television

    It has turned into a brutal reality check for Facebook. The social network star — which has weathered storms over privacy and data protection — is now looking at cooler growth following a years-long breakneck pace. Shares in Facebook plummeted 19 percent to close at $176.26 Thursday, … Read...
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    Business Oando Plc Posts N8.5bn Profit-After-Tax In H1 2018 – P.M.EXPRESS

    Oando Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy group, on Thursday announced its unaudited results for the six months period ended June 30, 2018. Oando, listed both on the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, made the significant progress in the first half of 2018 building on the momentum...
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    Sports Barcelona women’s football team flew economy while men’s sat in business –Mail Online

    Barcelona football club has sparked a sexism row after players of the men’s and women’s teams flew in separate parts of the plane. The men’s team enjoyed the luxury of business class on a flight bound for Portland, United States where the club’s pre-season tour is … read more via News |...
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    World Another solid quarter for Amazon pushes it toward a $1 trillion valuation – The Verge

    Amazon reported earnings for the second quarter of 2018 today, posting an even higher profit than Wall Street analysts estimated thanks in large part to boosts in North American operating income and its highly profitable cloud computing business. Amazon reported earnings per share of $5.07...
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    Business Facebook’s stock market decline is the largest one-day drop in US history – The Verge

    After a surprisingly weak growth forecast in this week’s earnings report, Facebook’s stock price dropped 19 percent today. The decline, which erased about $120 billion in market value, is the largest one-day drop in the history of the American stock market. Facebook shares fell as much as 23 …...
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    Business Galaxy Note 9 may replace your PC with just a USB-C cord – SlashGear

    There’s a feature in the Samsung Galaxy S9, most recently, which allows Samsung phones to be their own miniature PC replacements. It’s called DeX, aka Dockless Desktop, and it’s actually pretty neat. It wasn’t perfect the last time we took a closer look at it*, but it was certainly … Read...
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    Entertainment Prince Harry and Meghan’s Wedding Bishop Michael Curry Fighting Cancer – TMZ.com

    Bishop Michael Curry -- the man who told Prince Harry and Meghan "love is the way" -- is now dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Bishop Curry says he found out a few months ago, during an annual exam... via TMZ.com – https://ift.tt/2OjNqKd Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Entertainment Kelly Rowland Shows Support for Demi Lovato With Temporary Matching Lion Tattoo – E! Online (US)

    Kelly Rowland showed her support for Demi Lovato on Wednesday by getting a temporary matching tattoo of the "Confident" singer's lion ink. The former Destiny's Child member.... via E! Online (US) – Top Stories – https://ift.tt/2LSUgVI Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Sports Cristiano Ronaldo reaches agreement with Spanish authorities over tax fraud – TODAY.NG

    Cristiano Ronaldo is set to plead guilty to tax fraud as part of a deal he has agreed with Spanish authorities, according to reports. The former Real Madrid man is expected to pay a fine of close to 19m euros (£16.9m) and accept a suspended two-year prison sentence. A … read more via...
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    Metro “Social media is a fictitious place that could make you end in jail” – Dolapo Badmus advises Nigerians – INFORMATION NIGERIA

    Public relations officer of the Nigerian Police, Dolapo Badmus has warned against living one’s life according to the dictates of social media. According to her, living based on the influence of social media can make one end up behind bars. Posting via her Instagram page, Dolapo wrote: “I …...
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    Metro Suspected Kidnapper Stripped Unclad, Beaten Up After Being Caught Abducting A Boy In Lagos (Video) – Tori News

    A video has shown how a suspected kidnapper was disgraced after he was allegedly caught abducting a boy..... Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2Oou6f8 Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Politics IPOB dealt Crushing Blow in US Court – Olisa.tv

    The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has lost a suit at a District of Columbia (DC) Court in the United States against the Federal Government and 15 others seeking millions of dollars compensation. In the suit, IPOB, represented by Godson M. Nnaka and his lawyers, is also seeking payment …...
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    Politics Fr Mbaka Predicts Doom For Senators Who Defected… – Stella Dimoko Korkus.com

    The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has prophesied impending disaster following the defection of 15 Senators from the All Progressives Congress,APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mbaka said this on Wednesday during a live programme titled ‘E...
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    World Market Extra: Hedge funds are paying a steep price for their love affair with Facebook’s stock – MarketWatch.com

    If you think Mark Zuckerberg is the most miserable man on earth today, the hedge funds who have been bullish on Facebook Inc. as it blasted its way to records are not far behind..... Read more via MarketWatch.com – Top Stories – https://ift.tt/2LoXCDr Get more World News
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