naija news today 281019

  1. Nigeria Political News

    Politics The only surviving wife of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa is dead – Ladun Liadi’s Blog

    The only surviving wife of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, late Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, is dead. Hajiya Jummai Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, died of cardiac arrest on Sunday in Lagos. It was learnt that she was taken to India to seek medical attention for her heart … Read more via Welcome To...
  2. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Blind Nigerian Professor Who Lost His Eyes At Age 2 Wins N8.8million SUV – Olu Famous Blog

    A visually impaired Professor of Education at Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Jibrin Diso, on Friday received a car worth N8.8m won through a raffle draw with 699 other persons, NAN reports. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Mr Ernest Umakhihe, during the...
  3. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Very Happy 96-Year-Old Man Marries His 73-Year-Old Lover (Photo) – Naijaloaded

    Piri village in the Kwali Area council in Abuja was recently in a celebratory mood as 96 year-old Pa AbdRahman Munse-Bwaye got married to his lover, 73 year-old Rukaya Yamwa-Piri, on October 17th. Pa Munse-Bwaye was a widower before he met … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most...
  4. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Building collapse: Lagos vows to demolish all distressed buildings – Ladun Liadi’s Blog

    The Lagos State Government has warned owners/developers of all identified distressed buildings marked across the State to act as directed else the law will take its full course on them. The Lagos State Building Control Agency’s (LASBCA) General Manager, Engr. Abiola Kosegbe noted with disdain...
  5. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Catholic Church To Start Ordaining Married Men As Priests – Olu Famous Blog

    Catholic bishops approved a proposal Saturday allowing some married men to be ordained as priests in the Amazon region. The proposal, which must be approved by Pope Francis, would be a historic change to the church’s centuries-old tradition of unmarried priests.... Read more via Olu Famous...
  6. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports EPL: Emery hints at stripping Xhaka of Arsenal captaincy after telling fans to “f**k off” – Daily Post Nigeria

    Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has hinted Granit Xhaka could lose the the captaincy, after his shocking meltdown during the draw with Crystal Palace. Xhaka, who was appointed Gunners captain at the end of last month, clashed with home supporters after being booed off at the Emirates on … read...
  7. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports EPL: What Emery said about VAR after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace – Daily Post Nigeria

    Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has said the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), is not working well in the Premier League. The Gunners thought they had made it 3-2 after Sokratis scored, but VAR ruled it out for a foul committed by Callum Chambers. Emery’s men has raced into … read more via Daily...
  8. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Man United Fans NOT HAPPY As Pogba Is Ruled Out Until December – Naijaloaded

    Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been ruled out until December. Pogba has struggled with an ankle injury since August and has featured just five times in the Premier League this season. United had hoped the France international, would return for … read more via Naijaloaded –...
  9. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Tiger Woods secures record 82nd US PGA Tour win in Japan – Daily MonitorHome

    Tiger Woods said it was “crazy” after he made golfing history Monday by holding off the challenge of home favourite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots. The 15-time major winner Woods finished 19-under par to equal US legend Sam Snead’s all-time record …...
  10. Nigeria World News

    World Argentina gets new president amid economic crisis – TODAY

    Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns. Fernández secured more than the 45% of the vote needed to win, beating conservative incumbent Mauricio Macri.... Read more via TODAY – https://ift.tt/2qIrHnZ...
  11. Nigeria World News

    World Why Trump Mocked al-Baghdadi and Gave Gruesome Details of the ISIS Leader’s Death – TIME

    Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was “was scared out of his mind,” “a coward,” and he “died like a dog,” President Donald Trump told the country from the White House on Sunday. “He died after running into a dead-end tunnel whimpering and crying and screaming all the way,” Trump said, adding … Read more...
  12. Nigeria World News

    World Key Words: Washington crowd boos Trump at World Series, chants ‘Lock him up!’ – MarketWatch.com

    That was likely not the reaction President Donald Trump expected when he attended Sunday night’s World Series game in Washington. Audible boos rained down on the president after the third inning, when the outfield video screen showed Trump sitting in a luxury box.... Read more via...
  13. Nigeria World News

    World Trump wins big with Baghdadi death and intends to milk it – Daily Nation

    President Donald Trump took a victory lap Sunday over the killing of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi — and he’s likely just getting warmed up. “This is the biggest there is,” Trump said at a White House appearance, reaching … Read more via Daily Nation | Home –...
  14. Nigeria Business News

    Business Nigeria launches factory to produce uniforms for military, security agencies – Premium Times Nigeria

    The federal government has launched a modern garment factory to produce uniforms for the armed forces and other security agencies in the country. This is to ensure standardisation and guard against the misuse of military and security uniforms by impostors and criminals in Nigeria. ... Read...
  15. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment “Wizkid Has Talent But He Is Not Hardworking” – Nigerian Man Says On Twitter – 360Nobs.com

    A Nigerian Man on twitter has given his preference when it comes to two of Nigeria’s biggest singers, Wizkid and Davido. For a while now, the debate has lingered on which singer was the country’s best, most talented, and the one with more fans. ... via 360Nobs.com – https://ift.tt/2JoWOLJ...
  16. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment BBNaija winner, Mercy bought the 4-bedroom duplex (see photos of her new house) – Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    Billionaire wife Ichechi Okonkwo has served an update on Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy’s new four-bedroom duplex which many at first thought was a gift. According to Real Estate mogul Kennedy Okonkwo’s wife, Ichechi, Mercy bought the four-bedroom duplex which she described as "the best...
  17. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment My husband tried to kill me in July – Founder of Dream Catchers, Seyi – Laila’s Blog

    Founder of Dream Catchers, the popular kid dance group in Lagos, Seyi Oluyole has opened up on how her husband tried to kill her some few months back. … via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2PmUgSb Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
  18. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment AMAA 2019: Sola Sobowale is Best Actress as ‘King Of Boys’ emerges Best Nigerian film – Pulse Nigeria

    Sola Sobowale came out tops as Africa’s Best Actress for her role as ‘Alhaja Eniola Salami’ in Kemi Adetiba’s blockbuster, ‘King Of Boys’. AMAA 2019 has decorated Sola Sobowale with the award for the Best Actress in Africa for her role in ‘King Of Boys’.... via Pulse Nigeria – Nigeria –...
  19. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Gabrielle Union and Her Daughter Twin in Matching Bring It On Costumes – E! Online (US)

    Gabrielle Union-Wade and her 11-month-old daughter brought it. The Breaking In actress got into the Halloween spirit a little early and dressed up as her iconic character, Isis, in the 2000 teen film, Bring It On. Not only was it major to see the 46-year-old star don … via E! Online (US) –...
  20. Nigeria Political News

    Politics President Buhari accompanied by close personal aides head to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and attend Future Investment Initiative – Linda Ikeji’s

    President Buhari will depart Abuja on Monday, October 28th for Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to attend the third edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) organised by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Under the theme, ‘‘What’s Next for Global Business?’’, the event, which...
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