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    JUST IN: Mace Theft: National Assembly committee summons Omo-Agege, Ndume for alleged roles...

    The Senate and House of Representatives joint adhoc committee investigating the April 18 Senate invasion has summoned two senators. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta) and Ali Ndume (APC, Borno) were summoned for allegedly aiding the invaders who stole the Senate mace. The mace was later … For...
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    Nigerian Footballer Killed In Motorcycle Accident 2 Months After His Wedding – INFORMATION NIGERIA

    Isah Hussaini Niger Tornadoes FC player, Isah Hussaini, was last night, killed by a reckless motorcycle rider popularly called okada, along Maitumbi road, Minna, Niger State, minutes after playing in his club’s match against Kwara United. The accident occurred in front of their family house...
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    Modigliani nude painting fetches $157 million at auction – IOL section Feed for News

    A 1917 painting by Amedeo Modigliani of a reclining nude woman that was once considered obscene in Paris sold for over $157 million at an auction in Manhattan on Monday. “Nu couche (sur le cote gauche)” was the highlight of Sotheby’s “Impressionist … Read more via IOL section Feed for News...
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    World Cup: Mixed reactions trail Gernot Rohr’s provisional 30-man list – Daily Post Nigeria

    Mixed reactions on Monday trailed Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr’s 30-man provisional list for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. DAILY POST reports that Coach Rohr’s 30-man Provisional squad was released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday. Rohr named Captain...
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    Olanrewaju Kayode insists no hard feelings after World Cup snub – TODAY.NG

    Manchester City loanee Olanrewaju Kayode has said he does not have any hard feelings after he was overlooked in a 30-man provisional squad for the World Cup next month. Kayode, who won a league and cup double in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk, said he would have liked to play in Russia 2018, but...
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    Unai Emery: I have no offer from Arsenal – TODAY.NG

    Unai Emery insisted he was yet to receive an offer to be the next Arsenal manager, but he is open to every opportunity. The Spaniard has been linked to the Premier League giants as Arsene Wenger’s replacement after his two-season stay at Paris Saint-Germain came to............. read more...
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    Benue killings: We are not at war with any ethnic group – Ortom – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has insisted that the state was not fighting a war with any ethnic group. Ortom stated this during the inauguration of 10 first-class chiefs at the IBB square, Makurdi, on Monday. The governor urged the people of the state to be … Read more via Daily...
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    Omo-Agege can resume today, says Senate – Punch Newspapers

    The Senate has said Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who was suspended but whose suspension was invalidated by a Federal High Court, can resume today. While stating that the access to be given to Omo-Agege was in compliance with the court order, it noted that the judgment … Read more via Punch...
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    Kaduna Polls: El-Rufai to take legal action against indicted politicians – Daily Post Nigeria

    Governor Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai has assured that his administration will take legal action against individuals and institutions that announced false results in the just concluded local government election in the state. He also reiterated the willingness of his administration to investigate and...
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    Politics Again, Fani-Kayode attacks FG over Buhari’s health – Daily Post Nigeria

    Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Tuesday, again lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari for keeping his health secret. Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole had said Buhari’s ailment was kept secret because Nigerians can’t handle information. In his reaction, the Peoples Democratic...
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    Imo APC congress: What Okorocha told supporters – Daily Post Nigeria

    Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has insisted on a fresh date for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress. The governor, while addressing his loyalists, announced that there would be no LG congress in the state until the crisis of the ward congress was rectified. Okorocha also …...
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    Nigerian Lady lists her achievement as she turns 20 – INFORMATION NIGERIA

    A Nigerian Lady has listed her achievement on Social Media, and we just had to share. Identified as Ogbonna Rita Prudent Chiwendu on Facebook, the 20 year old revealed that she was admitted into the University at the age of 15, graduated with good grades at the age of 19… … Read more via...
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    Politics 2019: PDP mulls Dankwanbo as president – Vanguard News

    Though yet to formerly declare his intention to run against incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, various groups and political meetings within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are tilting towards adopting Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwanbo, of Gombe State...
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    Politics There may be no elections in 2019 — Bafarawa – Vanguard News

    Former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has expressed doubts over the possibility of holding the 2019 general elections. Attahiru Bafarawa According to him, the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government is too disorganised and reckless to be entrusted...
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    Ekiti 2018: Olowoporoku picks NDCP governorship ticket – Premium Times Nigeria

    A former senator, Bode Olowoporoku, has emerged the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress Party (NDCP) for the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State. Mr Olowoporoku, who was Minister of Science and Technology in the Second Republic, defeated Kunle Oluwalana, at the primary...
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    More New PDP Leaders Write To Buhari, Take Different Position – OluFamous.Com

    Another group of ex-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders, who joined the coalition that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, yesterday slammed those who claimed that the group was marginalised. Last week, a one-time acting chairman of PDP, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, led a group to...
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    Headies 2018: I’m Not Bitter About Small Doctor’s Award – Mr. Real || WATCH – TooXclusive

    Legbegbe crooner, Mr. Real has addressed the issue of losing the 12th Headies Street-hop award. The singer has come out to debunk claims that he is disappointed at the outcome, he said instead he is happy that his ‘brother’, Small Doctor won the award. During a chat with Hip Tv, Mr. Real …...
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    Meghan Markle’s father not attending royal wedding – Popular Standard Digital News Feeds

    Meghan Markle’s father will not attend her wedding to Prince Harry this weekend, US media reported Monday, as Kensington Palace pleaded for “understanding and respect” for the couple during a … via Popular Standard Digital News Feeds – https://ift.tt/2KqrP01 Get more Nigeria Entertainment News
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    Man pours hot semovita on wife during quarrel – Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog

    A 35-year-old man, Bawa Joshua, was on Monday tried before in Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly pouring hot semovita.............. Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2IH6Xo1 Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    FG destroys 5,870 recovered illegal arms in Zamfara – Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog

    The Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons in Gusau on Monday destroyed 5,870 illegal arms and ammunition recovered ................. Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2wHbW3i Get More Nigeria Metro News
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