Новости за 05.04.2016

– A tiny boy disowned by his family for being a “witch” has made a miraculous recovery – He was saved by the ‘guardian angel’ care worker, who treats him like her own son – A humanitarian worker describes her feelings to little Hope and says he is a little fighter A two-year-old Nigerian boy hit the international […]

– Visual artist and singer Laolu Senbanjo speaks exclusively to Naij.com on his works, struggling to carve a name and more – He also talked about relocating to New York City to further pursue his dreams in art – Adds that though his paintings revolve around women, he is not sexist in any way whatsoever […]

– In a new video released by Boko Haram, the insurgents again pledge their allegiance to the Islamic State – The video titled ‘Investigate’ alludes to Quranic verses The deadly Boko Haram sect has unveiled another video reiterating their allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The video that appeared on social media sites on […]

– The Lagos state Fire Service has told Naij.com that a woman who was on a suicide mission deliberately jumped into a canal – Men of the service are currently trying to recover the body of the woman from the canal An unidentified woman has jumped off a bridge into a canal at Oke-Afa area of Ejigbo in Lagos and is feared […]

– HURIWA warns over the menace of Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria – The group asked the army to arrest the well-coordinated armed Fulani terrorists The Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned that the threat of Fulani herdsmen may cause civil war if the issue won’t be addressed. The pro-democracy group stated that […]

– Saraki said the proceedings of today has given him confidence that if the trial is conducted fairly he would be vindicated – Saraki is facing corruption charges at the CCT for alleged false declaration of his assets while he was governor of Kwara state Embattled Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki whose trial at the […]

– Martial speaks about Jose Mourinho  – Anthony Martial is proud of Manchester Goal reports that Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is adamant that rumours suggesting Jose Mourinho could replace Louis van Gaal as manager next season are not affecting his performances. The 20-year-old said:  “Mourinho? As long as the current coach is there, I don’t think about […]

The Toyota Camry car of a soldier identified as Lasisi Adeleye veered off the road and somersaulted severally after being hit from the rear by a truck The truck driver identified as Joseph Chima, a resident of 50, Emodi Street, Olodi Apapa was arrested while attempting to flee the accident scene The Federal Road Safety […]

– The accolades for the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru continues – Jega has been rewarded by various organisations for the role he played in Nigeria’s smooth government transition last year – He has been nominated by the 2016 Chatham House Prize Professor Attahiru Jega has been nominated for the […]

– Dr. Temitope Aluko said that his purported reconciliation with Governor Ayodele Fayose was stage-managed – Aluko said he was misled into the purported reconciliation staged on Sunday, April 3 Drama has continued to unfold as controversial former Ekiti state PDP secretary, Dr. Temitope Aluko dropped a bombshell, saying that his purported reconciliation with Governor Ayodele Fayose on […]

– Ribery speaks about his contract – Because of  the ankle injury Ribery played only one league match in 2015/16 before February Franck Ribery, the player of Bayern Munich, says that his long-term future at the club is still undecided. With such stars as Jerome Boateng, Thomas Muller, David Alaba, Javi Martinez and Xabi Alonso Bayern have […]

– Napoli lost to Udineze with 3-1 score – Gonzalo Higuain has received a four-game ban Gonzalo Higuain, the forward of Napoli, has faced a four-game ban for the conflict with a referee during 3-1 defeat against Udinese. Napoli’s Serie A title dreams have disappeared as the club’s best striker will miss upcoming games against Verona, Inter, […]

– Chelsea striker Diego Costa will not reurn to his former club – Atletico Madrid manager speaks about Radamel Falcao  According to Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atletico Madrid, the Chelsea forward Diego Costa is unlikely to return to La Liga. Costa has been linked with a return to Atletico in recent weeks. The Guardian reported: “Diego Costa […]

– Army announced the establishment of a programme for repentant Boko Haram members – The key focus of the operation is geared towards rehabilitating and reintegrating of the insurgents Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, acting director of Defence Information, has announced that the Federal government established a programme for repentant Boko Haram insurgents. This was contained […]

– The Student Christian Movement (SCM) of Nigeria says the religious preaching bill proposed by Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai would not stand – The movement describes the bill as brash – SCM notes that the governor cannot resolve the security and religious challenges in the state through fiat The proposed religious preaching bill by the Kaduna […]

– A soldier has been reportedly killed while two expatriate workers have been abducted by gunmen – The sad incident occurred during a shoot-out in Nembe local government area of Bayelsa state – An eyewitness said it was an ambush A soldier attached to the Joint Force in Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, has been reportedly killed […]

– Kachikwu assures Nigerians that fuel scarcity in Lagos, Abuja will end on April 6 – Other states will feel the improvement over the weekend – The minister also names the solution to the perennial challenges of products scarcity Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for petroleum, has stated that the fuel scarcity would be […]

– NNPC is bringing fuel cargoes into the country to end scarcity – Meanwhile, Capital Oil commences massive 24 hours loading The managing director and chief executive officer of Capital Oil and Gas Nigeria Ltd, Ifeanyi Ubah, has disclosed the company’s decision to start massive 24 hours fuel loading to eliminate endless queues around the country. According […]

Editor’s note: Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Nigerian minister, a lawyer, politician, author, member of the PDP, continues his essay about Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state and relationship with God.  As unworthy as I am, I am what I am. As unlikely as I am, I am who I am. As unprepared as I am, I am as I […]

– Pastor Adeboye leads thousands of worshipers in prayer for the final cessation of fuel scarcity – Commends worshipers who in spite of the biting scarcity were able to come to the religious gathering The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has begged God to intervene and end the current fuel scarcity witnessed […]

– Sheikh Zakzaky, his wife reportedly sustained gruesome injuries during army raid on their house in Zaria – IMN calls on the government to immediately release their leader for medical attention Sahara Reporters has obtained the information that Department of state services (DSS) can’t release Shiites leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife because of […]

– A man had his left hand ripped off in terifying work accident  – Doctors declined to amputate it and attached it to his abdomen instead – He will have to live like this for six weeks Surgeons in Brazil have used an unusual method to save a man’s hand from being amputated by placing it inside a pocket in his abdomen. […]

– MFM fc have promised to defeat Rangers to go top of the table – Both teams clash at the Agege stadium on match day 10 As action continues in the Nigerian Premier League on Wednesday April 6, Lagos-based MFM Fc have vowed to dismantle Rangers football club of Enugu when they clash at the […]

Nigerians before now have expressed diverse opinion over the ongoing trial of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki. Most politically activated ones among them believed that the trial is a witch hunt from top guns in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This allegation they hinged on the drama that played out at the National Assembly […]

Soltesh Iyere is one of the co-owners of music and movie streaming channel 9janimi. 9janimi streams mainly Nigerian music and movies since 2010. The young Nigerian entrepreneur with a flair for entertainment speaks on the challenges of streaming business in Nigeria. The streaming expert explains on why 9janimi remains strong in the faces of criticism.   […]