naija news today 050319

The Philippines or Maharlika? Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his plan to change the name of the country. In a speech late Sunday night, President Rodrigo Duterte clarified that he has no specific name yet in mind. “No particular name yet but sure I would like to change …...

Busty Nollywood actress, Cossy Ojiakor seems to be at cross roads concerning the naming of her new tortoise pet – the actress who took to the gram to share a video of herself with pet, said its name is “tiku”. She apparently got the name from “Atiku” as while captioning the … via...

Actress and model, Bolatito Sowunmi popularly known referred to as Miss Pepeye has in a recent interview revealed why she boycotted the popular comedy series, Papa Ajasco comedy series she starred in years back. In the interview with PunchNG, Bolatito revealed that her role was no longer...

The Netherlands international’s ability to read the game puts him in a class of his own, says the retired striker..... read more via Goal.com News – International – https://ift.tt/2TBmueN Get More Nigeria Sports News

Four Americans tourists and their Kenyan pilot were killed when their helicopter crashed on a remote island in Lake Turkana in a national park in northwest Kenya. The aircraft came crashing in Central Island National Park at around 8 p.m. on Sunday, killing all on board. The cause of … Read...

OAP Daddy Freeze has reacted after a lady took to social media to reveal why she brags about her virginity. Talking about virginity, Chinenye said: I brag with my virginity not because it’s a standard for women before marriage, but because it’s a standard as a citizen of heaven … Read more...

Nigeria has overtaken Egypt as the largest rice producer in Africa, Director-General, Africa Rice Center, Benin Republic, Dr. Harold Roy-Macauley has said. According to Roy-Macauley, Nigeria now produces 4 million tonnes a year to overtake Egypt. Egypt was producing 4.3 million tonnes annually...

Starboy boss, Wizkid looks good as he steps out in ripped jean. Wizkid shared a picture online with a caption "Same President, New Music". via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2TizGWk Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has played down the chances of the Super Eagles winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. He argued that Nigeria are not among the top three ranked teams in Africa. The German gaffer noted that … read more via Nairaland – https://ift.tt/2TiCEdk Get More Nigeria...

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said it generated N12.62 trillion revenue from tax in the last three years. FIRS said this in a document on its achievements, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Head, Communications … Read more via...

South African singer Babes Wodumo, has pressed assault charges against DJ Mampintsha, her violent boyfriend who was seen in a viral video assaulting her early yesterday. Babes Wodumo presses assault charges against DJ Mampintsha According to reports, the singer reported the case at a Police...

Mom of three and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian has again caused a stir online following her latest racy photo. The 39-year-od Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, stripped completely naked to promote her new business venture..... via INFORMATION NIGERIA – https://ift.tt/2UlH9Ar Get...

2017 BBNaija housemate Gifty has again slammed claims that singer Mr 2Kay is the father of her daughter. Recall the pair got into a heated social media war over the paternity of the child with Mr 2Kay claiming he is her father. Well, during a question and answer session with … via...

Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede took to her social media space to reveal she doesn’t know how someone will make a total stranger their role model stating that if you cannot see your parents as your role model then there is a problem within that family......... via Nairaland –...

Nollywood quartet popularly known as the fantastic four have not been seen together for a while now and this has given rumour mongers reason to believe that one of the quartet is broken. This is coming after the … via NaijaGistsBlog – https://ift.tt/2EuwjBs Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly elections in Kwara State with higher margin than the Presidential and National Assembly polls. The minister, who is the leader of APC in the state, …...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday night, said the Deputy Director General (Admin)of Atiku Campaign Organization, Barr. TanimuTuraki SAN, has been arrested by the Economicand Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). PDP warned that Turaki should be release immediately and unconditionally...

Real Madrid’s failure to replace Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals has contributed to their struggles this season, says midfielder Luka Modric. Real, chasing a fourth European title in a row, host Ajax in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday having won 2-1 in Amsterdam. But...

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, has congratulated US-based Nigerian boxer, Kamaru Usman, for winning the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC welterweight belt.... read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2ISo4Vm...

The Bishop of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo has lampooned the last presidential and National Assembly elections, which he said was marred with widespread rigging. Bishop Oyedepo Speaking during the Sunday service at the Church headquarter in Ota, Ogun...