nigeria news today 210118

There was drama on Instagram yesterday when Amara,wife of football legend Kanu Nwankwo called out her brother in law Ogbonna because he posted tickets to a football match…She went on the comment section and called him ”Olosi Oloriburuku..” she also called him a liar and a coward but guess...

Donald Trump took his place in the White House exactly one year ago. Since then he has repeatedly claimed to be behind a new rise in the American economy. Here, six charts explore his relationship with US growth, the labour market and trade. 1. The American economy is growing Donald … via...

In many respects, The Tale has been in the making for the last 35 years. But its Sundance Film Festival premiere Saturday afternoon—the first of this year’s festival to receive a standing ovation that we witnessed—is so timely it could very well have been called: #MeToo, The … via The Daily...

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Gunfire could still be heard eight hours after the assault began Afghan security forces have been fighting to gain control of a luxury hotel in Kabul after it was stormed by militants who killed several people. The gunmen burst into the Intercontinental...

Kabul, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen stormed the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, killing at least five people, including a foreigner, and setting off a 12-hour gunbattle with security forces that continued into Sunday morning, as frantic guests tried to escape from fourth and fifth-floor windows...

Mr. Patrick Abagha, 65, is an uncle to the late Dr. Felix Ali, one of the two medical doctors and a nurse, who died of Lassa fever in Ebonyi State. He talks about the late Ali with CLEMENT NNACHI What is your relationship with the late medical doctor? I am … via Punch Newspapers –...

The Benue Advancement Forum on Saturday described a visit of northern governors to Governor Samuel Ortom as “a mockery” and “belated.” In the same vein, the Tiv Professionals Group, on Friday, said it welcomed the alliance of the South/Middle Belt Forum with Benue State and expressed support ...

Relatives of dead and injured victims from a plastic factory fire react inside a hospital at Bawana, on the outskirts of New Delhi, on January 20, 2018. SAJJAD HUSSAIN / AFP At least 17 workers were killed Saturday in a fire at a factory on the outskirts of India’s … via Channels Television...

Following the unveiling of ambitious World Cup programmes for Super Eagles on Wednesday by the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Olusade Adesola, has reiterated the commitment of the federal government through...

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr is targeting wins against Croatia and Iceland to reach the second round of the 2018 World Cup, saying the last Group D match against Argentina will not be straightforward as the South Americans will be seeking revenge after losing 4-2 to the Super …...

Villarreal’s midfielder Manu Trigueros (R) celebrate after scoring during the Spanish league football match against Levante UD at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on January 20, 2018. JOSE JORDAN / AFP Villarreal moved above Real Madrid and into the top four after a 2-1 win over Levante that saw...

The Yobe State Government on Saturday reunited additional 216 persons deported from Libya with their families in the state. Ahmed Goniri, the state Commissioner for Justice and Chairman of Repatriation Committee, said this while handing over the deportees to their respective local council...

SUNDAY ABORISADE, OLALEYE ALUKO, DOLAPO, AKITOYE, PETER DADA, HINDI LIVINUS, JOHN CHARLES and TYOPUUSU JUSTIN Corps members, posted to some states that have come under continuous attacks by Fulani herdsmen in the Middle Belt and parts of the North, have appealed to the authorities of the...

Petrol queues yesterday re-surfaced in parts of Lagos State fueling fresh fears of another round of acute scarcity of petrol which marred christmas and new year celebrations. LEADERSHIP Sunday correspondent who monitored the situation observed that the queue which was noticed in the early hours...

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong has said the anti-grazing law will not stop the incessant farmers herders clashes in the country. In an interview with State House correspondents, he said ranching has resolved some of the crises in the state. JONATHAN NDA- ISAIAH presents the excerpts. On...

The year is still fairly new so I’m using this period to talk about some of those issues we don’t usually talk about which will soon get pushed away as soon as supposedly more pressing topics come along. One issue that has been bothering my mind is HipTV’s foray into … via Punch Newspapers –...

I come from a family that is entertainment-oriented and I had always known that I would become an entertainer. I am the only girl out of five children. My mother and my brothers were into music; so, it seemed like the natural path for me to follow. I always … via Punch Newspapers –...

The North-East zonal Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Alhaji Mafindi Danburam, has said the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee on killings by herdsmen would not produce the desired result with the inclusion of Ishaku and Samuel … via Punch Newspapers –...

A cross section of Benue State indigenes resident in the South East protesting in Enugu against the killing of their relatives … yesterday. • Insist On Arrest Of MACBAN Leaders Benue State indigenes have said they will no longer fold their hands and … via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper –...

• LASWA Moves To Avert Accidents, Enforce Regulation Twelve persons recently lost their lives in a boat mishap around Ilashe, Ojo area of Lagos State. Hours after the news broke, the state government claimed the accident happened because the boat was overloaded.The government’s … via The...