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  1. Nigeria World News

    World Migrant rescue ship captain arrested at Italy port – BBC News

    The captain of a migrant rescue ship has been arrested at the Italian port of Lampedusa after a two-week stand-off with police at sea. Carola Rackete’s vessel, Sea-Watch 3, was carrying … Read more via BBC News – https://ift.tt/2XcSCmJ Get more World News
  2. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports 2019 Copa America: Argentina coach speaks on Messi’s ‘poor’ performance – Daily Post Nigeria

    Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, did not want to be drawn on Lionel Messi’s poor display in their 2-0 win over Venezuela. The 14-time winners have qualified for the semi-final of the 2019 Copa America and will face hosts Brazil on July 3. Messi has only scored once, … read more via Daily...
  3. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Rivaldo tells Neymar to apologise to Barcelona fans – TODAY.NG

    Rivaldo believes his fellow countryman Neymar owes Barcelona’s supporters an apology..... read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2Ym8MeH Get More Nigeria Sports News
  4. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Wale Jana Apologises To The Public And Has Promised To Be More Sensitive. – Nairaland

    Businessman and COZA Member, Wale Jana took to his Instagram page this morning to apologise to the public and has promised to be more sensitive. See his apology below… Read more via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2XaP4B4 Get More Nigeria Metro News
  5. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro AFCON 2019: Player Sent Home For Slapping Team Captain – Nairaland

    Mali have expelled striker, Adama Niane, from their squad for indiscipline. He is the third player to be thrown out by his team, at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. “Adama Niane was excluded from the Eagles group for non-respect,” the team’s media officer, Ibrahim Coulibaly...
  6. Nigeria World News

    World Trump says Kim responded to his invitation – CNN

    US President Donald Trump told reporters at his G20 press conference that he was hopeful of meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un during his forthcoming trip to the DMZ -- the demilitarized zone that separates the two Koreas..... Read more via CNN – https://ift.tt/2NiyxeJ Get more World News
  7. Nigeria Political News

    Politics PDP urges Buhari, Osinbajo to make public their assets – The Guardian Nigeria News

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to publicly declare their assets. The party made the call in a statement issued by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and...
  8. Nigeria Sports News

    Sports Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer identifies Barcelona star as Paul Pogba replacement – Express

    MANCHESTER UNITED boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is returning to Barcelona in the hope a deal can be struck for Ivan Rakitic, who they see as an ideal … read more via “barcelona football” – Google News – https://ift.tt/2X8Mdsv Get More Nigeria Sports News
  9. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Bandits, kidnappers killed 310 Nigerians in May, says report – The Punch

    No fewer than 310 Nigerians were killed in various security crises across the country in May 2019, just as Zamfara, Borno and Katsina states tops the three states with highest number of victims according to a report released in Abuja on Thursday. The … Read more via “nigeria” – Google News –...
  10. Nigeria Metro News

    Metro Feed my corpse to my Lecturer, — Student drops note, goes missing – YabaLeftOnline

    A final year student of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Kpagane Desire, has been declared missing after she posted a suicide note online. Before Desire disappeared on Wednesday, June 26, she posted on Facebook that she was going to kill herself and her ‘flesh’ should be...
  11. Nigeria World News

    World West African ‘single currency’ dream gives economists nightmares – Modern Ghana News

    For decades it was a dream of West African finance ministers: ushering in a regional single currency to boost trade and growth. But some economists say plans to launch “the eco” remain unrealistic and potentially disastrous for the region’s economies. Almost 30 years since the goal was …...
  12. Nigeria World News

    World 26-year-old man torched to death after chief called him ‘armed robber’ – Myjoyonline

    Family of a 26-year old man lynched and set ablaze at Amoam Achiase, where two kidnapped Canadian nationals were recently rescued, is demanding justice. Driver’s mate, Wahab Sabaani, was attacked by a mob following shouts of ‘arm robber’ at the stranger by chief of the town, Nana … Read...
  13. Nigeria World News

    World Sudan generals say AU, Ethiopian plan basis for talks with protesters – Capital News

    KHARTOUM, Jun 29 – Sudan’s ruling generals said Friday that a new, joint proposal drafted by Ethiopia and the African Union could be a base to resume negotiations with protesters on forming a transitional administration. The African Union and Ethiopia have come up with a blueprint for a …...
  14. Nigeria Business News

    Business Lagos State Government shuts down another Chinese company – Nairametrics

    The Lagos State Government has sealed off a Chinese footwear company, Cheng-Fa Nigeria Limited, over alleged infractions ranging from child labour to safety breaches. The Lagos State Safety Commission recently stormed the company located at Obasa area of Ikeja, Lagos for investigations. This...
  15. Nigeria Business News

    Business Why Nigerians do not need cheaper smartphones – Techpoint.Africa

    Thanks to Asian companies like Transsion Holdings making pocket-friendly devices, smartphones in Nigeria, and a large part of Africa, have gotten progressively cheaper over the years. According to the Jumia Mobile Report 2019 (pdf), smartphone prices went from $216 (₦77,867) in 2014 to $117 in...
  16. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Innoson to sponsor Big Brother as CEO battles legal issues – Nairametrics

    Innoson Vehicle announced via its twitter handle that it will be partnering with the MultiChoice in this year’s edition of the Big Brother Naija show. In less than a few days, Nigeria’s most popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija will premier and the winner will be … via Nairametrics –...
  17. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Wizkid Unveils New Collection With Streetwear Brand, Daily Paper – Konbini Nigeria

    Thanks to a bunch of standout features, the relentless teasing of his forthcoming project, and now a Starboy Merch collaboration with Daily Paper, Wizkid is successfully distracting fans from the fact that he still hasn’t dropped an official single in 2019. View this post on Instagram A post...
  18. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Naira Marley Releases Another Rexxie-Produced Track, ‘Soapy’ – Konbini Nigeria

    Having been released from EFCC custody only a couple of weeks ago, Naira Marley is not letting the experience slow him down. As well as promising to help those who are illegally detained, the rapper also channels his experience into his music, sharing the brand new track, "Soapy". View this …...
  19. Nigeria Entertainment News

    Entertainment Dr Joe Abah, Banky W, others dare Fatoyinbo to sue the Dakolos – YabaLeftOnline

    Pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo in his response to all the social media drama has threatened to sue his accuser, Timi and Busola Dakolo. But celebrities are calling his bluff while pledging to contribute to Busola Dakolo’s legal fees if the case goes to court. Dr Joe Abah, a public service …...
  20. Nigeria Political News

    Politics Senator Rochas’ Son In Law Uche Nwosu Says Gov Ihedioha Sent Thugs After His Wife… – Stella Dimoko Korkus.com

    The last is yet to be heard over the war of words between the Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha-led Imo State Government and that of the Chief Rochas Okorocha past administration in the State. This time, Chief Uche Nwosu, Okorocha’s then Chief of Staff and Action Alliance, AA, … Read more via Stella...
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