naija news today 040119

Stoke City have confirmed the permanent signings of Benik Afobe and Ryan Woods. Both players initially joined Stoke City on loan in the summer but the Potters have confirmed the deals have been made permanent. Benik Afobe has managed six goals in 26 appearances so far, the last of which coming …...

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he believes his side can win “every single game”. United’s 2-0 win at Newcastle on Wednesday meant he became the second manager in the club’s history to win his first four league games..... Read more via Naijaloaded –...

Former Tottenham Hotspur star, Jermaine Jenas has told Chelsea youngster, Callum Hudson-Odoi to leave Stamford Bridge after the West London club signed midfielder, Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund.... Read more via Naijaloaded – http://bit.ly/2F80U9S Get More Nigeria Sports News

A young man was apprehended by residents after stealing panties and other clothing items in Edo state. It was gathered that the Hausa man popularly known as Aboki, stole the items at Lagos street in Ring road area, Benin city and was caught at Orominyan area by the residents..... Read more...

A 40- year-old-man, Abdullahi Jafaru, attempted to commit suicide after his wife, Halima, refused to return home following a dispute, the police have said. Mr Abdullahi poured petrol on himself and set himself ablaze, the police said..... Read more via Premium Times Nigeria –...

On Friday, January 4, 2018, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shares a tweet intimating followers of the development. ASUU, through its member Deji Omole -- the chairman of the University of Ibadan chapter, earlier said that its members are.... Read more via Pulse Nigeria...

Nigerian Twitter is going crazy with speculations that Reekado Banks may be dating oil magnate, Femi Otedola's eldest daughter, Tolani. While none of them have confirmed or denied the.... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2sjsqd7 Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Ex-Mavin Records crooner and singer, Reekado Banks, has come out to seek advice from his teaming fans and well wishers on if he should release and EP. The Problem singer used the Instagram medium to release a video saying if he released an EP would you listen..... Read more via Jaguda.com –...

Lauretta Onochie, the social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said report of Zakari as the president’s niece was all lies by PDP.Writing on her Twitter page, she also listed other lies fabricated by PDP against Buhari’s administration and family..... Read more via Stella Dimoko...

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said his administration has put a stop to the dehumanization of federal pensioners by ensuring they were paid their entitlements and backlog of arrears as and when due...... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2Awgj0N Get More Nigeria...

Minister for Transportation and Director General (DG) of Buhari Campaign Organisatuon, Mr Chibuke Amaechi, said the opposition People Democratic Party (PDP) was responsible for the current challenges Nigerians were passing through...... Read more via TODAY.NG – http://bit.ly/2saJbXB Get...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with the leadership of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria at the State House, Abuja...... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2COqYoR Get More Nigeria Political News

The Federal Government and leadership of the organised labour are currently meeting at the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja over the minimum wage issue.... Read more via Vanguard News Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2Tty0Vt Get More Nigeria Political News

Bournemouth have signed England striker Dominic Solanke from Liverpool for £19m. Solanke, 21, had been due to join Crystal Palace on loan earlier this week but the deal fell through because of fitness concerns..... Read more via Naijaloaded – http://bit.ly/2C0W0bH Get More Nigeria Sports News

Dimitar Berbatov has hailed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s start to life as Manchester United manager and says it would be “unbelievable” if he did not land the job on a full-time basis should their good form continue..... Read more via TODAY.NG – http://bit.ly/2SArzQE Get More Nigeria Sports News

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed after a fire broke out in Kure ultra-modern market in Minna, Niger State. The fire started on Thursday night and consumed over 60 shops and stores before the intervention of the state fire service..... Read more via Olisa.tv –...

Leaders of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria on Friday at the State House, Abuja, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the immediate release of Leah Sharibu, one of the schoolgirls still in the captivity of the Boko Haram...... Read more via Premium Times Nigeria –...

The siege on Senator Dino Melaye’s residence in Abuja by the police has finally come to an end after eight days. The lawmaker, who represents Kogi West constituency, opened the door to the residence himself on Friday afternoon in the presence of police operatives and..... Read more via...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with the leadership of Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria at the State House, Abuja..... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2COqYoR Get More Nigeria Metro News

A promising Nigerian soldier battling the Boko Haram sect in the north-eastern part of the country has lost his life. A Nigerian soldier identified as Lieutenant Emeka Nworie has been reportedly killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa forest..... Read more via Tori News –...