naija news today 180219

Don Jazzy has joined folks on social media in calling out the officers of the Nigeria Customs after the agency released a statement claiming it was a stray bullet that killed an unarmed man along the Sagamu Interchange in Ijebu Ode.... via Olisa.tv – http://bit.ly/2STroDv Get more Nigeria...

The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has condemned what it described as attempts by some “busy bodies” to deny the killings of 66 people in Fulani settlements in Kajuru … Read more via Thisdaylive – http://bit.ly/2IkexpQ Get More Nigeria Political News

Following the opposition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) ban on electioneering during the one week extension … Read more via Thisdaylive – http://bit.ly/2Gtimr3 Get More Nigeria...

Bola Tinubu, the national leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to give a substantial amount of money to the party faithful if their votes can secure reelection for President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State, also disclosed that he had enough … Read...

In a new video making the rounds on social media, a quite aged man who inscribed “Vote Dino” on his head is seen crying as he anticipates meeting with the Nigerian politician. According to reports, the man was crying after the election was postponed and judging from his haircut, … Read more...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus will on Monday, hold an emergency meeting in Abuja to discuss prevailing national issues, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The meeting is coming after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the earlier...

To many Middlesbrough fans their new midfielder Mikel Obi is better than legendary Barcelona captain Lionel Messi. Mikel joined Boro in January ]after some sublime performance for the Championship side, the Super Eagles’ quality has now been described as being better than having his trade …...

France’s Gael Monfils overcame a determined Stan Wawrinka to win the Rotterdam Open 6-3 1-6 6-2 on Sunday, lifting his first title since January 2018. In the first Rotterdam final between two unseeded players since 2008, Monfils raced past his Swiss opponent to convert two break … read more...

The Argentina and France internationals have struck up a devastating partnership this season for Ernesto Valverde’s side, netting 43 times combined... read more via Goal.com News – International – http://bit.ly/2DRf9h9 Get More Nigeria Sports News

Eight persons were confirmed dead while a pregnant woman and a child sustained injuries in an accident involving a blue Toyota Corolla Sport car around Ewekoro Area on Lagos/Abeokuta Expressway. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE)...

A Nigerian soldier and medical doctor identified as Akewukereke Babatunde has been killed by Boko Haram. According to his friend identified as Davidson who shared the news,the deceased was killed on Feb 16 by the insurgents...... Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited Music &...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claims of ballot papers, being in the hands of politicians ahead of the 2019 elections. INEC who denied claims of ballot papers being in hands of politicians, disclosed that all sensitive materials are in the Commission’s custody or in...