naija news today 210220

British Airways has apologised to its Nigerian passengers abandoned in Accra, Ghana, following last week’s flight diversion and delays that characterised the country’s airspace. The airline stated that the inclement weather condition and “a number of factors outside of our..... Read more via...

Brooklyn-born rapper Pop Smoke may have been shot dead over his ties to the Crips — with the killing appearing to be a targeted hit, according to reports on Thursday. The “Welcome to the Party” star was initially assumed to be the tragic victim of a robbery-gone-wrong as four masked … Read...

World boxing champion Anthony Joshua is enjoying his stay in Nigeria, with a visit Thursday night to the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja Lagos, where he was hosted by the high priest, Femi Kuti..... Read more via P.M. News – https://ift.tt/39SWoIx Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Following public outcry over Federal Government’s thirst for borrowing, especially from Chinese government and institutions, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has appealed for understanding, saying that borrowing from China does not amount to mortgaging the country. The agency, yesterday, in …...

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has clarified that the $500 million loan being sought from China is not for the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) alone. At a media briefing yesterday in Abuja, the minister said the loan was for three major projects contrary to...

People with disabilities, in collaboration with women and youth groups, have called on the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state to support increased participation for marginalized groups. The marginalized groups which were supported and trained by … Read more via...

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Thursday. He appeared after he was summoned several times by the panel. Mr Ali appeared before the committee to respond to queries in an auditor-general’s report...

On Thursday, a member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Ossai accused the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege of using his position to block his bill on establishment of a tertiary institution in his constituency. The lawmaker, who is also from Delta state as Omo-Agege, said …...

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers believes Manchester City will use their shock European ban to inspire them to a successful end to the season. Pep Guardiola’s side were hit with a two-year suspension from the... Read more via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2Pc19Fj Get More Nigeria...

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has hit back at his former Barcelona for thanking UEFA for banning the Premier League Champions from the Champions League. Guardiola’s side were slammed a two-season ban been from the competition pending an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport...

Emir Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, on Thursday, said fathers who are too poor to cater for their children should beg for alms themselves and stop sending out their children as Almajiris. … Read more via Vanguard News – https://ift.tt/2V95WuY Get More Nigeria Metro News

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Kogi State command. DAILY POST recalls that 11 persons were abducted in the State on Monday, while six persons, including a law school student were kidnapped earlier on Sunday... Read more...

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Pensions Ltd has set aside N400 million annually to cushion the effects of delayed payment of pension benefits to police retirees. Hamza Suleiman, its Managing Director, said the company was also working toward enhanced welfare package and improved pension...

A 35-year-old man, Nana Ofori, on Thursday appeared before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding a cleric of N4 million on the pretext of helping him get a USA visa. Ofori is facing a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. … Read more via...

A witness, Mr Michael Udeh, Head of Anti-fraud Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) alleged that the 56 sacked officers of the corps, were recruited through a “racketeering syndicate” and so they are fake officers. Udeh, was led in testimony by NSCDC Defence Counsel...

Donald Trump’s longtime ally Roger Stone was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in prison for impeding a congressional investigation, in a case that ignited a firestorm over the US president’s political interference in the justice system... Read more via Channels Television –...

The United Progressive Party (UPP) has announced the collapse of its structures nationwide into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following its recent deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement yesterday, former National Chairman of the...

As Edo State 2020 governorship election draws nearer, stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and across the country have continued to express worry over the chances of their party retaining power. One of their major concerns … Read more via The Guardian...

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has blamed the Federal and State Governments for the rise in insurgent citizenship, saying instead of investing in the welfare of the people, the government is investing heavily multi-billion naira weapons of war. The chairman, … Read more via The...

The Federal Government yesterday denied allegations by Amnesty International (AI) that Nigerian troops burnt some villages and forcefully displaced the residents. Although the Defence Headquarters had responded … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News –...