naija news today 040418

Igbinedion University has released Bambam’s result to refute claims that she failed because of sexual assaults from lecturers. They wrote: "Bambam could not measure up to our academic standards, that was why she was withdrawn in year 1. Read more via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2GUp20U Get...

Pop star Demi Lovato has caused a sensation among her fans through a sensual, in-concert makeout session with fellow singer Kehlani. Lovato, the former Disney child TV star turned voice of pop hits such as “Sorry Not Sorry,” ended her North American tour Monday evening in Newark sitting on a...

Gunshots erupted at YouTube’s offices in California Tuesday, sparking a panicked escape by employees and a massive police response, before the shooter — a woman — apparently committed suicide. Police said three people had been hospitalized with gunshot injuries following the shooting in the city...

Former governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, has identified as challenges facing Nigeria today, the scathing criticisms of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration by persons who when they were in power, never obeyed the law. Read more via The Nation Nigeria –...

Residents of Papalanto and neighbouring communities in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State and the state Police Command were shocked on Tuesday to discover that the remains of a missing woman, Raliat Sanni, was found buried inside a church building. Read more via The Nation Nigeria...

The embattled Oluwo of Iwoland, Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has said that God is using those against his lifestyle (swag) to make him popular, insisting that he has the right as a king to bear the tag ’emir’ and other kingship titles in Nigeria. Read more via Premium Times Nigeria –...

The premises of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos was on Tuesday filled to the brim with jubilant crowd who thronged the airport to welcome the publisher of Saharareporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, as he arrived Nigeria to commence campaign for his 2019 presidential ambition. Read...

Buhari begins annual leave in London April 9 — 4th April 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Nigeria for London on Monday, April 9, to commence his annual leave, a Presidency source confirmed, yesterday. Read more via The Sun News –...

Two women died on Tuesday following a fatal accident involving the convoy of the wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu. Several others sustained various degrees in of injuries with some in critical condition. The victims are Mrs. Nwamaka Maduabuchukwu, a Senior Special Assistant...

The government of Switzerland has blocked several bank accounts in the country linked to the planned bribery trial of Eni and Shell executives in Milan, Italy, as it relates to the infamous Malabu oil scam. On Monday, the office of the Swiss Attorney-General confirmed that at the request of...

China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday as trade war fears resurfaced after Beijing unveiled retaliatory trade measures against the United States. At 0404 GMT, the Shanghai Composite index was down 0.93 per cent at 3,133.67, while China’s blue-chip CSI300 index slipped 0.71 per cent to...

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has denied the video and news report alleging that there was a raid in his residence and that loot was discovered by the raiders who are members of the Nigerian police. Read more via Thisdaylive – https://ift.tt/2Iqrjy2 -- Get More Nigeria...

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who allegedly looted the country blind to return their loot if they want the party’s apology to Nigerians to make any impact. Read more via The Sun News –...

Apparently, irked by the strident attempt by the Peoples Democratic Party to deny that its key officials siphoned billions of Naira from the nation’s treasury before and after the 2015 general elections, the Presidency has ordered the release of a comprehensive list of those it claims engaged in...

The senator representing Kaduna Central, Sen. Shehu Sani has on Tuesday joined Nigerians to mock the published lists of suspected looters. In his reaction, the senator drew the attention of both All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and recommended a publication of...

A heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening, damaged a large portion of the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)m reports. The Stadium Manager, Mr Wale Obalola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that it was the grace of God that averted the loss of lives during the heavy...

Super Eagles participation at the World Cup got a boost as Innoson Motors have agreed to support the “Fly me to Russia” committee set up by the Ministry of Sport. Owner of Innoson Motors, Chief Innocent Chukwuma (OFR) assured the committee that he would make cash donations after the Easter...

American singer “The Weeknd” will be suing Nigerian singer “wizkid” and any other artistes that tries to Trademark “Starboy”. According To The Weekend:- He wants people to know that he is the real and only “Starboy” And his lawyers are ready to take on any imposters. TMZ also reports that the...