naija news today 280120

  1. Nigeria World News

    World As Virus Spreads, Anger Floods Chinese Social Media – NYT – Health

    SHANGHAI — Recently, someone following the coronavirus crisis through China’s official news media would see lots of footage, often set to stirring music, praising the heroism and sacrifice of health workers marching off to stricken places. But someone following the crisis through social media...
  2. Nigeria Business News

    Business Five firms abandon Facebook’s ‘Libra’ currency, as Vodafone announces exit – Nairametrics

    Three months after Mastercard and Visa pulled out of Libra, a cryptocurrency owned by Facebook, it seems the exit door is still open as another member of the Libra Association takes a bow. The new member exiting Libra is a telecommunications company, Vodafone.... Read more via Nairametrics...
  3. Nigeria Business News

    Business CBN does heavy lifting for FG with CRR hike – Businessday NG

    Without the land border closure which fanned inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may not have been inclined to tighten credit. But the apex bank has had to do just that, as curtailing excess liquidity has become necessary in taming inflation which has been on the rise … Read more...
  4. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Nicki Minaj’s brother jailed 25 years for child rape – Laila’s Blog

    Rapper Nicki Minaj’s brother has been jailed for 25 years to life after being found guilty of child rape. Jelani Maraj was sentenced in a New York court today by Judge Robert McDonald, … via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/36t6I7P Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
  5. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Daddy Freeze Reacts After Actor Ernest Asuzu Was Seen Begging In Lagos – Naijaloaded

    Controversial on-air personality, Daddy Freeze has reacted to the now-viral news that Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu was recently spotted begging in Isolo area of Lagos state. Daddy Freeze, in his reaction, pointed out that the make-believe merchant was at one point healed from … via...
  6. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Singer Burna Boy Finally React After Losing Grammy Award To Angelique Kidjo – TobiVibes

    Singer Burna Boy has finally reacted after losing the most prestigious award to Angelique Kidjo of Benin. He wrote; I LOVE YOU FOREVER @ANGELIQUEKIDJO AND EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT ROOTED FOR ME.... via TobiVibes – https://ift.tt/2uCksQE Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
  7. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports TRUTH IS OUT! Kovacic Reveals Chelsea’s Major Problem Under Frank Lampard – Naijaloaded

    Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, has revealed the club’s major problem this season under their manager, Frank Lampard. According to Kovacic, the Blues’ biggest problem this term is that Lampard’s men do not take their chances to score more goals against their … read more via Naijaloaded |...
  8. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro MOUAU Vice Chancellor, Prof Otunta Accused Of Impregnating A Third Year Student And Upgrading Her To Final Year Status – 360Nobs.com

    The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) in Abia State, Prof Francis Otunta has been accused of impregnating a 300 level student of Accounting of the institution. The allegation was contained in a petition written by a member of the University’s...
  9. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Visa Ban will Affect Vulnerable People in Nigeria, FG Tells US – Thisdaylive

    The federal government has said the speculated plan by the US to add Nigeria to its existing list of visa travel ban countries is ill-conceived. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this yesterday in London during an interview session... Read more via...
  10. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Full list of no-go areas for Okadas, Tricycles – P.M. News

    The Lagos State Government on Monday banned okada and tricycle riders in six Local Governments, nine Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, major highways and bridges in the state. Below is the full list of No-go Areas for Okadas and Tricycles: LGs/LCDAs... Read more via P.M. News –...
  11. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Our government hates us- Bolanle Olukanni, Ifuennada, others react to Lagos state government’s decision to ban Okada, Keke NAPEP – Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    Bolanle Olukanni, Ifuennada and other Nigerians are reacting to the decision of the Lagos state government to ban Okadas and Tricycles from operating in some parts in the state. The state government announced the ban on the operations of Okada and keke Napep riders in certain parts of the …...
  12. Nigeria World News

    World Fear of Coronavirus Hits Middle East – JPost.com

    The Middle East joins the global community in panicking over a possible coronavirus epidemic. The deadly virus originated in China’s Wuhan province and so far is responsible for 82 deaths worldwide. Prof. Allon Moses, chairman of the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases...
  13. Nigeria World News

    World Why Kobe Bryant’s Co-Author Deleted the Children’s Book They Were Working On – Time

    (SAO PAULO) — Kobe Bryant and Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho were working together on a children’s book, but the author of “The Alchemist” said he deleted the draft after Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash. The 72-year-old novelist told The Associated Press on Monday that the two men started...
  14. Nigeria World News

    World Kobe Bryant and daughter attended Catholic mass early Sunday morning hours before they both died in tragic crash – Ladun Liadi’s Blog

    Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi prayed together at Catholic mass at their local church hours before they both died in the tragic helicopter crash, DailyMail.com can reveal. The basketball legend and 13-year-old Gigi went to the 7am service at the Our Lady Queen of Angels … Read more via...
  15. Nigeria World News

    World Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Hall of Fame in 2020 class – Ladun Liadi’s Blog

    Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, bypassing the normal election process following the helicopter crash that claimed his and his daughter’s lives, as well as seven others, in California on Sunday. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the news. …...
  16. Nigeria World News

    World Canada records second case of coronavirus, 19 suspects flagged – P.M. News

    The wife of Canada’s first confirmed patient with the fast-spreading Wuhan coronavirus also has tested positive for it at an Ontario laboratory. Public health officials also said on Monday that 19 other suspected cases are … Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/37xRb8h Get more World News
  17. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment BBNaija’s Khloe calls out Nigerians mourning Kobe Bryant – P.M. News

    Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Abiri Oluwabusayom also known as Khloe has criticised Nigerians who are mourning NBA legend, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020. In a series of post on her Instastories, Khloe berated Nigerians for...
  18. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Actor Ernest Asuzu Battles Stroke, Turns Roadside Beggar – Nairaland

    Top Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu has reportedly become a road side beggar after a long time battle with stroke. In a now trending video posted by a passerby and fan, identified as Bolingo 2014 , it was reported that the actor who was once known for his vibrant acting and interpretation …...
  19. Nigeria Political News

    Politics Kogi: Yahaya Bello Names SSG, 17 Commissioner-nominees (Full List) – Naijaloaded

    Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi state, on Monday listed 17 Commissioner nominees. He announced the retention of the incumbent Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Folashade Ayoade-Arike. Bello made the announcement in his inaugural speech after taking Oath of Office … Read more via...
  20. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Millions Lost In Bayelsa As Fire Razes 300 Shops Popular Swali Market – The Trent

    Fire has razed a section of the Swali Market, a major market situated in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. Investigations revealed that the inferno, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2020, completely burnt shops where gas cookers, cloths and other wares, were …...
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