naija news today 261018

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that his trial was a plot by the ruling party to silence him from criticizing the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government..... Read more via...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) parodies President Muhammedu Buhari for trying to claim credit for the Port Harcourt Airport Terminal, even when it is public knowledge that the project was conceptualized, articulated and financed by the PDP administration. The PDP said President Buhari’s...

There are strong indications that Super Eagles Manager will hand over the midfield role of suspended Leicester City, Wilfred Ndidi to Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfield ace John Ogu when the Nigeria tackle South Africa in Johannesburg next month. Sources in the Super Eagles camp claimed that Ogu was...

Antonio Conte has not been contacted by Real Madrid over their managerial position, according to the Italian’s brother Daniele Conte. Earlier this week, it was reported that Real Madrid had approached Antonio Conte as speculation surrounding the future of current Los Blancos boss Julen...

Former Manchester United midfielder Lee Sharpe has said that the club should ‘send Romelu Lukakuon holiday for a couple of weeks’. Romelu Lukaku has netted four times for United this season but is without a goal in his last eight matches at club level, and his form has been scrutinized over...

Karolina Pliskova defeated Czech compatriot, Petra Kvitova in straight sets to secure her place in the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Singapore. World number eight Pliskova, 26, won 6-3 6-4 for her first victory over Kvitova, 28, in four attempts.It is the second successive year former world...

Hello Guys, Good day and hope you all are doing great? Nigerian mums are the Real MVPs any day any time. They deserve all the Accolades I swear. Sincerely speaking, if your Mum has never called you to do this for … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most Visited Music & Entertainment...

A Makurdi Chief Magistrate court has remanded Andrew Ogbuja, a lecturer accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old minor, Miss Ochanya Ogbanje, in prison till November 29. Chief Magistrate Isaac Ajim made the remand order on Thursday, October 25, 2018 when he declined to entertain the matter...

The young Nigerian, Muhammad Lawan Faro (pictured in white jersey), who climbed a billboard hanger in Yola, Adamawa state capital with threats of jumping down if President Buhari fails to resign, has been released from police custody. Lawan Faro said his action was necessitated by the “extreme...

The federal government has commenced the Implementation of a public- private- partnership project on technology – enabled SME solution. Towards this end, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, under the leadership of the minister,Dr.Okechukwu, disclosed that the project was...

The Nigerian equities market rose by 0.44 per cent yesterday, reversing previous day’s loss as more positive corporate results released on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) The All-Share – Index (ASI) gained 141.46 absolute points, representing a growth of 0.44 per cent to close at 32,545.06...

Insurance companies will soon be allowed to partner Microfinance Banks on Bancassurance arrangement in a bid to deepen insurance penetration in the country, LEADERSHIP can now reveal. To this end, insurance industry regulator, which is the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), is putting all...

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), yesterday charged the people of South-West to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 elections in order to guarantee a return of power to the region in 2023. The minister stated this at a town hall meeting …...

A pastor has allegedly connived with two other persons to commit murder. A chief magistrates’ court in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has remanded the pastor identified as Sabastine Igwe, as well as James Akpa, and Michael Ochigbo for allegedly killing a nurse.... Read more via...

World Boxing Council heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, he is focused on beating Tyson Fury in his next bout and doesn’t care about Anthony Joshua. Wilder insists his status as a world-class heavyweight has nothing to do with his rivalry with Anthony Joshua and that The … read more via...

For Nigeria to benefit from its advantageous central location within West Africa and realise its desire to become a regional air transportation hub, it must upgrade its airport facilities, according to President Muhammadu Buhari. He spoke at the official opening of the new Port Harcourt...

For Africa to compete favourably with other continents, the private sector must be encouraged, insists the founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). Tony Elumelu, speaking at TEF Entrepreneurship Forum 2018 in Lagos yesterday, … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and...

The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of an online media platform, Daily Nigeria, Ja’afar Ja’afar, yesterday appeared before the Kano State House of Assembly panel investigating alleged bribery video footage showing Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje receiving kickbacks from contractors handling state...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday asked the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, to vacate office for a thorough investigation of the allegations levied against him. The chairman, Medical and Health Workers Union (MHWUN) FCT … Read...

After the reappearance of the Nigerian separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, 13 months after he disappeared with whereabouts unknown, Nigerians say the Federal Government should ignore him. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said in a recent broadcast on … Read more via The...