naija news today 010618

The National Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation, Bitrus Bewarang, has said it was unfortunate that the Nigerian system which thrives on adopting “a fire brigade approach to things” did not help the Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup fiesta in Russia, noting, “we were supposed...

Redoine Faid is a convicted burglar A notorious gangster has escaped by helicopter from a prison in the Paris region, French authorities say. Redoine Faid escaped after three heavily armed accomplices landed the helicopter in the prison courtyard. Faid, 46, has been serving a 25-year...

Katie, an elementary school teacher in Jefferson County, Colorado takes part in a simulated active shooter drill during a three day firearms course for school teachers and administrators sponsored Read more via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2tVUSBW Get more World News

Alternative Afropop singer Adekunle Gold celebrated rich African culture in his sold out solo concert at the Indigo O2 in London. via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2KkK6QR Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Metro.co.uk Whether it’s the fact he wears two watches, or his checkered past filled with drug use, there’s nothing boring about Diego Maradona. On the pitch, he’s one of the most celebrated footballers ever, and off it he’s a real character. Maradona’s back watched Argentina games after …...

Teams: Spain vs Russia Time: 3:00pm Stadium: Luzhniki Stadium After Russia waltzed through their opening two games of the World Cup against Saudi Arabia, the feel was that they had not been properly tested. They had not … read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...

The Kogi state government obtained loans of at least N16 billion between May 2017 and January 2018, TheCable can report. This is despite over N20 billion which accrued to the state from the Paris Club refund. READ MORE HERE

Opeyemi Bamidele, a former member of the House of Representatives, has reacted to the emergence of Bisi Egbeyemi as Kayode Fayemi’s running.... Read more via Daily Post Newspaper – https://ift.tt/2HcT2RH Get More Nigeria Political News

Nigerian Army authorities on Thursday said five soldiers had died along the Pridang-Bita road in Borno after their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, said in.... Read more via Newtelegraph – https://ift.tt/2J4kDdV Get More...

A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 32-year-old man, Sani Abdullahi, to 12 months in prison for attempting to steal. Abdullahi was arraigned on one-count charge.... Read more via Newtelegraph – https://ift.tt/2Jbplmd Get More Nigeria Metro News

Mrs. Benedicta Ese Mike Okeme, wife of the former Delta State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Special Adviser to.... Read more via Sahara Reporters – https://ift.tt/2kHPFta Get More Nigeria Metro News

Gareth Southgate has revealed Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard will start for England in Saturday’s friendly against Nigeria. Lingard is competing for a place in Southgate’s.... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2srasFR Get More Nigeria Sports News

Members of the Super Eagles crew to the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been denied visas for their preparations by the Austrian embassy. After the friendly against England, the Super Eagles are meant to.... Read more via Pulse.ng – https://ift.tt/2LRElqP Get More Nigeria Sports News

Small Doctor has gotten his first ever brand endorsement deal as he becomes Western lotto Brand Ambassador. The excited singer took to his IG page to... Read more via Ladun Liadi’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2J7vDmN Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

The management of the University of Lagos, has said it will investigate thoroughly a report trending on social media of an alleged sexual harassment.... Read more via Ladun Liadi’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2Jbp3vD Get More Nigeria Metro News

The Police Service Commission has released the names of 5,107 successful candidates who passed the qualifying examination conducted last week Friday by the.... Read more via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2J8hINc Get More Nigeria Metro News

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, expressed fears over the enormous financial wealth in the kitty of .... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2szDdzv Get More Nigeria Political News

Assets Management of Nigeria (AMCON) has predicted a return to profit in 2018 after it experienced losses in 2017 due to the economic recession. AMCON losses narrowed drastically as the... Read more via Nairametrics – https://ift.tt/2kHpqTM Get more: Nigeria Business News

Sensational Nigerian striker, Ezenwata Emeka is currently pulling strings in clubs in offshore. His masterful finishing and the ease with which he turns....… Read more via Nairaland News – https://ift.tt/2JbgDV3 Get More Nigeria Sports News

Barely hours after it was officially released to the public, Nigeria’s World Cup jersey is proving a tough purchase. The retro-themed kit, voted the best World Cup jersey.... Read more via Quartz News – https://ift.tt/2xBf7dq Get More Nigeria Sports News