naija news today 280119

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has said that he is still hungry to win more trophies after a distinguished time at Chelsea. Mikel Obi Mikel, who has won all trophies and medal available at club level with Chelsea locally … read more via Vanguard News Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2Uml2t8 Get...

Binta Masari, wife of the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has distributed N510 million in support of her husband’s reelection bid. Masari shared the money among 10,200 women during a flag-off campaign in support of her husband’s reelection on Sunday in Katsina. The Peoples...

Boko Haram jihadists attacked two military bases in Borno Sate, near the border with Cameroon, injuring six soldiers on Sunday. The attacks were the latest against military targets in the region with security becoming a major campaign issue ahead of presidential and legislative elections next...

Production of soya beans by Nigeria has soared to $1.95 billion (N703.7 billion) in the last two years, following huge investments in the production of the crop. It was gathered that the country was only able to produce 731,000 tons between 2015 and 2016 before … Read more via Newtelegraph...

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) at the weekend decried the falling value of its N5 trillion assets, stating that their current worth might not exceed N1 trillion owing to the toxic nature of banks’ … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...

Transvestite, Bobrisky, who stated that he doesn’t care about who follows him, has also opened up on the only 2 friends he mingles with. Bobrisky reveals the only 2 friends he mingles with In a post he made on his social media timeline, Bobrisky revealed that actress … via Nigeria News |...

Nigeria musical sensation, David Adeleke, Officially known and addressed as Davido is currently in a live in concert show at the O2 arena, London. The much anticipated show is already sold out and the award winning artist artist has stated entertaining those in attendant with electric...

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Sunday named former Governor Joshua Dariye and 48 others as members of the campaign council of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. Dariye is currently serving a 10-year jail term in Kuje Prison after he was convicted by an Abuja …...

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday announced the names of 144 observers that will monitor the 2019 general elections. INEC, however, threatened to cancel and withdraw the accreditation of any organisation if its members or agents breach the code of conduct.... Read more...

Senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Sheu, revealed today during a live programme on Channels Television ‘Politics Today’ that the presidency will not accept foreign interference in the nation’s affairs. His comment came few hours after the European Union, US...

Messi Lionel Messi scored his 26th goal of the season as Barcelona re-established their five-point lead at the top of La Liga with victory over 10-man Girona. Barca saw their lead cut by Atletico Madrid’s win over Levante on Saturday, but eased past neighbours Girona.... read more via P.M...

Human right activist, Femi Falana(SAN) is the latest to weigh in on the crisis rocking the judiciary system as a result of the suspended former chief justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The legal luminary who was speaking as a guest at the popular Channels television programme ‘ Politics …...

A 23-year-old woman identified as Lovily Johnson has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after she left her baby in hot car for 3 days while partying hard in town. Lovily Johnson from Michigan, USA, left her 6-month-old baby Noah in her … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most...

A wanted Boko Haram member was apprehended few days ago by security operatives after disguising as a woman in Hijab, to beat security. The suspected terrorist was nabbed my military men in Maradi, the third largest city in Niger Republic with a predominant Hausa/Fulani population.... Read...

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has asked Justice Walter Onnoghen to quit the bench, following the allegations levelled against him at the code of conduct tribunal. The human rights activist made this call on Sunday while … Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2HKbarE Get...

The Court of Appeal cannot make an order restraining the CCT from performing what belongs to it exclusively........... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2Sa2miT Get More Nigeria Metro News

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Runner-ups at the event include Foodlocker, an online grocery delivery startup and Codetrain, a coding school in Ghana. Nigerian property intelligence startup, Estate Intel, on Saturday won $10,000 at the pitch storm of the Techpoint Build. The event which held at the Landmark event centre in...

FBNInsurance Limited, a member of the FBNHoldings Company associated with the Sanlam Group of South Africa, has appointed Moruf Apampa as its executive director, business development. A statement by the company noted his appointment had been confirmed by National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)...

Singer Davido shock fans with his Grand Entrance at the 02 Arena. Davido who sold out the 20,000 capacity in London entered the Stage with a Grand Entrance. Davido who did the similar entrance at the Eko Atlantic..... via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2RgG2zK Get more Nigeria Entertainment News