naija news today 131018

The belief that Nigerian politics was not only meant for the male folk sprouted Prof Remi Sonaiya to join the presidential race in 2015 under the auspices of KOWA party.... Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2CEyN1P Get More Nigeria Political News

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state has released its candidates for all the elections slated for 2019 with its gubernatorial candidate Alhaji Umar Nasko topping the list. The list is, however, still silent on the running mate for the standard bearer. State chairman … Read more...

The pick of Mr Peter Obi, former Anambra Governor as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2019 election, is inconsequential..... Read more via TODAY.NG – https://ift.tt/2CbVRUl Get More Nigeria Political News

Thierry Henry is expected to agree a deal to become Monaco head coach within the next 48 hours, Sky Sports News understands. Talks are at an extremely advanced stage and though a deal is not fully concluded yet both parties are hoping to settle on terms over the weekend. … read more via...

Roger Federer hailed old rival Rafael Nadal as “super-inspiring” after the world No1 joined in the clean-up operation in Majorca. Flash floods have killed 12 people on the island where Nadal livesand the tennis star was pictured wearing boots and white gloves, mopping up the floor of a...

England wasted several scoring chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to World Cup runners-up Croatia in a Nations League top-tier Group 4 clash behind closed doors on Friday. Eric Dier and Harry Kane headed against the woodwork for the Three Lions while Marcus Rashford spurned … read...

Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has heaped plaudits on Petrolex Oil and Gas and other sponsors of the Legends’ Charity Football game, which took place at The Hive Stadium in London for their support in making the programme a huge success. Speaking about the event which was tagged the …...

Enyimba of Aba goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, has declared that he is up to the task of putting up a good performance for the Super Eagles, if called upon to start today against Libya. Although Elche of Spain youngster, Francis Odinaka Uzoho is most likely to continue as Nigeria’s current …...

Despite the policies on environmental protection and improvement, waste management remains one of the major challenges faced in Nigeria especially in major cities such as Lagos, Edo, FCT Abuja, just to mention a few. Nigeria’s huge population which is estimated at about 190 million … Read...

No fewer than 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), the National Tuberculosis, Burulli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) said on Friday, in Lagos. Mrs Itohowo Uko, the deputy director of NTBLCP in the federal ministry of Health, disclosed this at an integrated media parley...

Exactly 235 days after the Islamic fundamentalists group, Boko Haram abducted 110 schoolgirls from the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, Yobe State, a Federal Government delegation visited the home of the lone Christian captive, Leah Sharibu yesterday. … Read...

It takes about 1 to 2 years to bring an infrastructure project to FEC. Initial Project design 6-12 months Procurement of consultant 6 months Full design and costing 6-9 months Procurement of contractor 3-6 months Any awarded project is 30% done.... Read more via Nairaland –...

France's Charles de Gaulle is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside of the US Navy. Here's how it stacks up to the US's Nimitz-class. Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are more effective than conventionally-powered carriers for two basic reasons. One, nuclear power provides more …...

First Lady Melania Trump talked about the jacket she wore to an immigration facility in June … Read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s entertainment & lifestyle platform online – https://ift.tt/2OoRjRM Get more World News

Coscharis Motors and Ford Motor Company have announced that they would sponsor the entrepreneurial reality TV show The Next Titan for a third consecutive season. The winner of Season 5 will receive a brand new Ford Focus to help them run their business more efficiently, according to a...

Daily performance of major economic indicators and highlights from tradings sessions and key statistics such as Treasury Bills, bonds, FX rates, inflation, oil price. Bond Market Turns Bearish Following Selloff on Mid-Tenors Mobilise More Domestic Revenue, Repair Refineries Lagarde Tells Govt...

Nigeria’s listed stocks garnered approximately N27billion in the trading week to Friday October 12 as more investors rushed to buy into recent dip in recognition that the market holds value for long-term … Read more via BusinessDay : News you can trust – https://ift.tt/2RJUv8F Get more...

Globally renowned Manufacturer, Bosch has unveiled a wide range of quality home appliances for the Nigerian market including; Refrigerators, Washing machines and Dryers, Dish washers, Gas and Electric cookers, Gas hobs, Extractors, Microwaves and a wide range of small domestic appliances. BSH...

The annual music fiesta, Felabration, initiated by Yeni Kuti, Fela’s first child, begins onMonday October 15, 2018 with a theme coined from his 1990 hit ODOO ‘Overtake Don Overtake Overtake’ and Legend Extra Stout is set to add a new colour to the total outlook. This year, Legend Extra Stout …...

Variety is reporting that Kevin Hart has just bagged a first-look deal with Nickelodeon. According to the media house, the comic actor and his HartBeat Productions banner will develop... via Olisa.tv – https://ift.tt/2EimqtS Get more Nigeria Entertainment News