naija news today 080419

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday said his administration had performed well. NAN reports that the outgoing Lagos helmsman spoke at the pre-launch of a $50 million manufacturing plant in the Lekki Free Zone, belonging to Longrich, a Chinese firm. He said that the facility …...

A 44-year-old father, Kabiru Oke, and his 19-year-old son, Faruq, have been arrested for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 13-year old girl at No 1 Olatikupo Street, Egbeda, Lagos, where the victim lived with them. The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana, said, on...

Lagos State Fire Service Director, Mr. Rasaki Musibau, and six others have been abducted on Itokin- Epe Road, Ikorodu area. Musibau and other victims were abducted on Saturday about 8p.m. on Iwoye Bridge, Itokin-Epe Road, Ikorodu. The state Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Muazu, on receiving...

You can imagine the dreadlocks or countless exquisite haircuts sported by youths that have been trending with stylists and barbers world over, but few will beat Murewa’s Marufu. Mankind has been given many expressions of art and a lot have become their identity. Hairstyles too have … Read...

Scare of possible job losses is currently rocking ExxonMobil over plans by the United States (US) oil super major to pull out of Nigeria in a $3 billion assets sale. The firm, New Telegraph gathered at the weekend, is also concerned over possible fallout of … Read more via Newtelegraph –...

Nigerian singer Timaya is one doting father. The father of two daughters, in a new interview with Showtime shared a bit about his family life, daughters and career. On lessons learnt about fatherhood, he said; “Fatherhood has taught me a lot about love … via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most...

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Recently, the Nigerian OAP, Daddy Freeze was accused of charging N100K for the playing an artiste song for promotion and he came out to reply to this claim, see what he wrote… via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2D0o3Js Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Billionaire Ned Nwoko has spoken out about his alleged marriage to teen actress Regina Daniels. According to Kemiashefonlovehaven Mr Nwoko spoke through his media handler who said he is a Muslim and can marry many wives. ”Allamdulilai, Hon. Ned Nwoko is of royal blood and he is … via...

Wife of the outgoing Oyo State governor, Dr Florence Ajimobi has assured the people of the State that the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state will bounce back from its defeat in the last elections and reclaim power from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023. … Read more via Daily...

Except the move drowns in the murky waters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) politics and the raging National Assembly (NASS) leadership crisis, the South-South geopolitical zone may produce the next deputy Senate president. APC national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, declared...

President Buhari arrived Dubai for the Annual Investment Meeting today 7th April 2019. Invited by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rachid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, President Buhari as Guest of Honour, … Read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog –...

Ex-Nigerian international and the then Green Eagles captain, Christian Chukwu is serious ill and needs $50,000 for medical trip abroad to save his life. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, disclosed this on Sunday, saying that the body has moved to provide support for Chukwu to overcome …...

Juventus were forced to wait at least another week to celebrate their eighth successive Serie A title after second-placed Napoli drew 1-1 at home to 10-man Genoa on Sunday. A win for Genoa would have handed the Turin side the title with a record seven matches to spare. … read more via P.M...

The Kaduna State Police Command on Sunday said it had gunned down three armed bandits among those that attacked Kakanji village in Birnin Gawri Local Government Area on Saturday night. The Command Public Relations Officer, Yakubu Sabo, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria …...

The Nigerian government has given all foreigners involved in mining activities in Zamfara State 48 hours to leave the sites. The government announced a ban on all mining activities as part of measures to restore peace in the state. Bandits have been attacking villages in Zamfara for … Read...

Suspected bandits have burnt down a police station at Kakangi village, Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state, killing two policemen. TheCable learnt that the gunmen arrived the community on motorbikes around 5:00am and began shooting sporadically. A resident of the community, who...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it won’t join the African Action Congress (AAC) to protest the second term victory of Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, in the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made...

Christian Chukwu, a former captain and chief coach of the Super Eagles, is seriously down with an undisclosed ailment. Consequently, he will be needing the sum of about $50,000 to be flown to the United States of America to undergo surgery and for other medical treatment. Chukwu’s present...