naija news today 141219

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the payment of 13th month salary for all the civil servants and staff of all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state, to celebrate the forthcoming Christmas with their loved ones … Read more via...

There have been many attempts by people to leave the country, Nigeria, for so many reasons. These reasons range from corruption to poor governance. Hence, people are seeking for greener pastures where they will be a chance to put their talent to better use.... Read more via Nairaland –...

Duncan Mighty has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command over an alleged ₦11m fraud. A few months ago, Duncan Mighty wrote an open letter to Rochas Okorocha offering to pay back the money he got to record a song with one of Rochas’ associates, although it’s still uncertain if these events...

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has narrowly escaped death. She was attacked by armed men on the 12th of December, as she was returning from a show. Bullets were rained into her G-Wagon, but luckily for her none hit her.... Read more via Ladun Liadi’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2sqmvpJ Get more...

The post More people speak up as Shade Ladipo finally reveals why she certified Burnaboy a twat and the most unprofessional artiste in the world..... Read more via Instablog9ja – https://ift.tt/2Pk6eMa Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race thanks to two Mohamed Salah goals in a 2-0 win over Watford which extended their lead at the top to 10 points as second-placed Leicester were held 1-1 at home by Norwich.... Read more via Yahoo! Sports – https://ift.tt/2POnnN1...

Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich signalled their return to form with a 6-1 thrashing of Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.... Read more via Yahoo! Sports – https://ift.tt/2PNP08H Get More Nigeria Sports News

A day after Sowore, a Nigerian-American, was released on bail following a court order, he has been detained yet again in controversial circumstances. In dramatic scenes in court, agents of Nigeria’s department for State Security (DSS) attempted to arrest Sowore, resulting in a scuffle involving...

The US Senate leadership has stated that US president won’t be removed from office, as a result of ‘the weak case’ presented by the Democrat controlled US House Of Representatives. The House Judiciary committee led by Democrat Jerry … Read more via Linda Ikeji’s Blog – https://ift.tt/34lOWmb...

Russell Simmons has penned an open letter to Oprah Winfrey after news surfaced that she is producing a documentary featuring his accuser. This came hours after rapper 50 Cent slammed Oprah Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King for only creating documentaries that implicate Black men … Read...

As President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption rages on, some former public officers being probed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have had their funds or assets forfeited to the federal...

Melaye made the claim in an interview with journalists in Abuja during the premiere of a movie titled, ‘Lemonade’. A former chairman, Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, Dino Melaye, has said he was born an actor and a politician..... Read more via Tori News –...

English giant, Liverpool, continue to their unbeaten run to the domestic league following their hard-fought two-nil victory over rock bottom team, Watford. The victory sees the Red go eleven points over surprise league challenger, Leicester, having played a game more.... Read more via...

Amina Mohammed, a Nigerian diplomat and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, has been named by Forbes among the world’s 100 most powerful women in 2019. The prominent US business magazine said the women in this group took leadership positions..... Read more via Information Nigeria...

A court has found a deposed president who ruled his country for more than 29 years guilty. According to a report by AFP, the Sudanese court convicted deposed president.... Read more via Tori News – https://ift.tt/2YORcRq Get more World News

2 PDP governors have reportedly exchanged words over comment on Buhari. Governor Wike of Rivers state was said to have called Governor Umahi of Ebonyi Buhari’s man. Umahi, however, threatened to release Wike pictures with Buhari to the public Mild drama reportedly ensued between the governor…...

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly barred the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, from travelling out of the country. Punch reports that the move may be part of a fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs after he was convicted for not declaring his assets by the...

Mrs. Esther Sowore, mother of detained activist, Omoyele Sowore has called on the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari to advise President Muhammadu Buhari to release her son. In an interview with Punch, the 68-year-old widow said the continued detention of … Read more via Naijaloaded –...

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said on Friday that total imports into the country in the third quarter of 2019 decreased by 2.70 per cent, while exports of other oil products rose by 6.14 per cent..... Read more via Plus TV Africa – https://ift.tt/34gaGzP Get more: Nigeria Business...

Oshiomhole has explained why he stayed away from APC rally in Edo. The APC had planned to hold a rally in the state on Friday, December 13, before the governor banned it. Supporters of Ize-Iyamu, however, held the rally in his house without Oshiomhole in attendance… Read more via Legit.ng –...