Новости за 09.03.2016

– A woman is bleeding from her eyes, nose, ears and fingertips – Nobody can diagnose a horrific mystery condition Marnie Harvey, 17, is suffering from a bizarre condition no doctor can explain. Three years ago she found blood spots on her pillow, since then her family and doctors have been trying to make a diagnosis. She visited dozens of doctors, […]

– Fayose reacts to invasion of Ekiti house of assembly complex – He claims that the invasion won’t deter from saying the truth about the incumbent government Ayodele Fayose, the governor of the Ekiti state, has reacted to the reported invasion of the house of assembly complex by the operatives of Department of State Services […]

– A Swiss Embassy has been officially opened in Lagos – The Consulate-General’s office reopens after it was shutdown 55-years ago Fifty-five years ago, the Swiss government shutdown its embassy in Nigeria, however, a new Consulate-General’s Office has reopened in Lagos. The Vanguard reports that Switzerland’s Federal Counsellor and Head of Foreign Affairs, Mr Didier […]

– Nigeria’s diversity rather than being a blessing has been a source of conflict – Ethno-religious crisis is a major feature of Nigeria’s national life – It has pushed the country to the brink, culminating in a major war A few days ago, I was at a public function when as always, I chanced on […]

– A five-storey building has collapsed in Lagos, killing at least 34 people – The collapsed building is opposite Oando filling station by Chisco bus stop along the Lekki-Epe expressway corridor – The cause of the collapse is unknown 34 persons have been confirmed dead while 13 others were rescued alive after a five-storey building […]

– The Lagos state government has reiterated its commitment to security – The state vows to deal with land grabbers causing unrest in the state The Lagos State Government has said it would no longer tolerate the illegal activities of land grabbers commonly known as Omo-Onile, as anyone found using such to disturb public peace […]

– The University of Sussex is experiencing an unrest following the deportation of a Nigerian student – There are fears that the deported student will die of ill-health if deported – Home secretary of the University has been highly criticised The Argus reports that students at the University of Sussex have occupied a building within […]

– Benfica have beaten Zenit to cruise to the last eight  – The team edge past Russian side Zenit St. petersburg Portugese giants Benfica are through to the quarter final of this season’s Uefa Champions League (UCL). The team defeated Zenit St. Petersburg 2 – 1 in a very pulsating affair in Petrovsky. Zenit came into […]

– Arsene Wenger has reacted to fans’ protest – “Arsene, thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye” Arsenal’s supporters were seen with a banner reading: “Arsene thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye”. Goal reports that fans have grown frustrated with the club after falling eight points off the […]

– Buhari postpones the visit to China, heads for USA – The president to attend 2016 Nuclear Security Summit Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to visit the United States of America for the third time since he was inaugurated as the president. Buhari is to attend the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington DC at the end […]

According to the rumours, Pep Guardiola will try to bring Ilkay Gundogan to Manchester City. Bild reports that soon-to-be Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has met with the agent of Ilkay Gundogan. “The outgoing Bayern Munich coach travelled to Amsterdam on Monday to discuss transfer business with City director Txiki Begiristain, with rumours suggesting the pair were discussing […]

– Barcelona striker Luis Suarez speaks about his former team – “The people that work here are really nice …” The Uruguayan striker spent three-and-a-half years with Liverpool. Barcelona player has admitted that he misses life at Liverpool. The player made a surprise visit to the Reds’ Melwood training ground on Tuesday. PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest sports news […]

– A video has emerged of Arsenal’s supporters chanting an anti-semitic song ahead of the game against Tottenham last weekend – The footage was filmed by a disgusted passenger Metro reports that the footage was filmed by a disgusted passenger and in it the group of men and one woman, wearing a red Arsenal scarf, can be heard […]

– Pro-Biafrans embarrassed Governor Okorocha at Chatham House in London – The governor’s speech concerns free education programme Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state was at Chatham House March 9 to give a speech but he was greatly embarrassed by pro-Biafrans. Okorocha’s free education programme from primary to University level and his concerted effort at […]

– Prosecution of killers of Nigerian in South Africa always stalled – Union of Nigerians in South Africa protests to Senate as Zuma departs Nigeria As President Jacob Zuma of South Africa concludes his two-day official visit to Nigeria, Some Nigerians in South Africa have again decried the ill treatments Nigerians receive in South Africa. […]

– Officials from Nigeria are set to travel to Britain – The Nigerian officials are to retrieve a controversial bronze statue – The officials are to attend a repatriation ceremony to claim back the statue of a cockerel Emerging reports suggest that Nigerian officials have made plans to travel to Britain to collect a controversial […]

– Mohammed Sanusi pleads with Flamingos to defeat South Africa – Promises the NFF will motivate the team – Says the crew must remember that they are worthy ambassadors of the country NFF general secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, on Tuesday March 8 challenged the U-17 national women team, Flamingos, to go all out against their counterparts […]

– With the increasing rate of unemployment in the country, Nigerians have continued to invent new ways to make ends meet – One of such individuals is Obanor McCarthy, a football juggler based in the federal capital territory, Abuja In an exclusive interview with NAIJ.com, the young but talented Nigerian from Warri, Delta state averred that […]

Editor’s Note:  In his latest opinion piece for Naij.com, Yushau A. Shuaib, a Nigerian writer and commentator on topical issues, examines the Ese Oruru abduction case and its implications for relations between Northern and Southern Nigerians by recalling his own happy memories of living in Delta state as a corpsman. “Daddy there is something else which […]

Editor’s note: NAIJ.com contributor Ifeyinwa Nzeka recently did a post on Nigerian foodies and bloggers to follow on social media. Now, she’s back with a (not-exhaustive) list of our talented bakers and pastry chefswho rule on and off the internet. When you look at the baking, pastry and dessert space in Nigeria today, one can’t […]

– Senate to pass bill that will allow looters in foreign countries to be repatriated – This is to support President Buhari’s fight against corruption The Nigerian Senate has thrown its weight behind President Muhammadu Buhariin in his determination to prosecute corrupt officials by passing a bill that will enable Nigerian looters in other countries […]

– Nigerian youths should know that nobody is ready to spoon-feed them anymore in the present day Nigeria – A good number of the citizens are blaming President Muhammadu Buhari for the current economic downturns the country is facing – It is high time people thought outside the box and stop to angelise or demonise […]

The ostrich is the world’s largest bird. According to animal experts, while it doesn’t fly, it can run up to 43 miles an hour! So this lesson the two bicyclists aren’t soon to forget. In a video making the rounds on the Internet after being posted on Facebook, a seemingly irate ostrich chases down two […]

– A young girl accused her father of having carnal knowledge – She claimed he warned her not to tell anyone about it – The accused was remanded in prison A seven-year-old girl has caused a stir when she accused her father, Prophet Benjamin Bernard of having carnal knowledge of her. According to The Nation, […]

 – More members of the infamous Awawa cult have been brought before the courts  – 23 members of the sick gang were released on bail today after being charged with various offences  – The illegal organisation is currently the focus of a major police operation in Lagos Twenty-three people, including a teenage girl were docked at […]