Новости за 19.05.2016

– John Ogu has won the best foreign player in the Israeli Premier League  – The Super Eagles player featured in 36 matches for Hapoel Be’er Sheva Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has been named the best foreign player in the Isreali Premier League due to his strong performances. The 28-year-old who plays for Hapoel Be’er Sheva has […]

– Some things are taking for granted by Christians – What the bible says about women talking in church – The bible frowns at eating crayfish, others For every Christian, the bible supercedes every other literature. This is the belief of Christians, who think it is not just a collection of materials but a document […]

– Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum threw their weight behind the increase in the price of fuel from N86 to N145 – Governor Ibikunle Amosun expressed assurance that the deregulation policy of the federal government might come to pay-off on the long run – Meanwhile, the state governors are exploring means of accessing […]

In this Retro series, Naij.com brings you old photos and perspectives about Lagos that you are probably unaware of. Lagos has come a long way and its significance in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. The state was the capital of Nigeria for a long time and even before then; it was the white man’s delight during […]

– EFCC files a counter-affidavit in a Federal High Court after ex-president Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibaola had filed a suit against the anti-graft agency – Azibaola alleges FCC had been detaining him unlawfully and wants him to indicts Jonathan – EFCC denies this allegation, adding that Azibaola has been granted an administrative bail, but he has […]

– Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state has expressed confidence that the remaining Chibok girls still being held in Boko Haram’s captivity will be rescued by the army – President Buhari reassures Nigerians of his administration’s determination towards rescuing the other girls who were still at large – Says Amina who was recently rescued would be given the […]

Following reports that he assaulted his girlfriend, TV presenter Wale Fakile has come out to say tell his side of the story The TVC presenter Wale Fakile, who allegedly assaulted his girlfriend Mandy, has come out to clear the air. He said he neither touched nor threatened her, and also said they had broken up for a […]

– The resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta region has been a source of worry to many Nigerians – The issue has been in the front burner in the polity for a while now – President Muhammadu Buhari has been cautioned on the issue in order to avoid escalation  The deputy publicity secretary of […]

Former deputy comptroller general of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammed Babandede, has emerged the acting comptroller general of the NIS. Babandede replaced Martin Abeshi, who was appointed into the position by President Muhammadu Buhari in September 2015. According to the notification of retirement signed by Abdulrahman Dambazau, the minister of interior, Abeshi was sacked and […]

According to a popular saying ‘there is dignity in labour’, this lady has decided to keep her dignity intact by getting a job as a cleaner, even though she hopes to get a proper education The lady who works as a cleaner in a cinema in Abuja, says she took up the job as a […]

– The leadership of the House of Representatives is in a closed door meeting with the NLC over the ongoing strike – The closed door meeting started around 6.25pm and the NLC president, Ayuba Wabba is leading the labour delegation to the talks – Yakubu Dogara says it became expedient for him to venture into […]

– Southeast APC salutes the gallant Bring Back Our Girls, the Nigeria armed forces, the JTF and President Buhari for their fortitude, and perseverance in ensuring the rescue of Amina Ali, one of the abducted  Chibok Girls – Southeast APC remains hopeful that the remaining school girls will be found and rescued – The Southeast APC […]

– The federal government explained the ECOWAS why it would be dangerous to release Sambo Dasuki from custody – Through its ‎witnesses, the government said that Dasuki was being held because he constituted threat to national security and was involved in the $2bn arms funds scam – Williams Obiora, an operative of the State Security Service, said that […]

Editor’s note: The Niger Delta Avengers in a bid to make the federal government respond to its demand has been blowing up gas and fuel pipelines in the region. In this opinion, Greg Odogwu point out that the damage and danger that such actions posit and that the people living in the region are going […]

– Boyloaf supports fuel subsidy removal by the Nigerian government  – He accused oil marketers of their involvement in fraud through the subsidy scheme The former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Victor Ben Ebikabowei also known as Boyloaf has thrown his weight behind the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari […]

– Government workers in Edo state reported to their respective duty posts at the various ministries in defiance to the indefinite strike declared by the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) – The state head of service, Mrs. Idahor Gladys said the government would not hesitate to invoke the ‘no work no pay’ rule for […]

Wow! ‘it’s raining money’ could be one of the expressions that comes to mind when you see the kind of money that ‘rained down’ at a traditional wedding recently The traditional wedding which reportedly held somewhere in the bride’s village in Isioziakah, Njaba local government area of Imo State, saw the couple’s family and friends […]

– Clement Awoyelu, the pioneer chairman of the PDP in Ekiti state says the party is ready to correct all its wrongs in the past – Awoyelu says the PDP will begin by reclaiming the party from Governor Fayose – Awoyelu says he has no personal grudge with Fayose Clement Awoyelu, the pioneer chairman of the Peoples […]

– President Buhari has welcomed the rescued Chibok girl, Amina Ali Nkeki, to Aso Rock presidential villa – While accepting that he can’t reverse all horrors of her captivity the president promised to help with the bright future – Buhari says that the education of the girl remains the priority President Muhammadu Buhari has today […]

– The All Progressives Congress (APC) Kaduna state chapter says it will take disciplinary measures against Senator Shehu Sani which may lead to his expulsion from the party – The party spokesman Salisu Wusono, says it is disappointing for a senator who passed the 2016 budget that has no provision for subsidy to turn around […]

Editor’s note: When David Cameron, the prime minister of Britain referred to Nigeria and Afghanistan as fantastically corrupt countries, it was greeted lightly and some people even considered it funny. In this opinion, Elizabeth Ohene writes that the menace of corruption must be taken very seriously and not be dignified with a pompous name but […]

Two years ago on April 14, 2015, the deadly Boko Haram sect has abducted more than 200 girls from their school in the Chibok town of the Borno state. The news broke on May 18, Wednesday that the first of the missing Nigerian schoolgirls was rescued from Boko Haram. Amina Ali Nkeki, who is 19, […]

In this part of the world, women who initiate the first move when it comes to this are called different names. As a result, women have resorted to using coy means of making their intentions known to the men when they have the urge to get physical. In relationships that involve budding young ladies, there […]

The kitchen is an important part of the house that can never be overlooked. As far as we are concerned, the kitchen should be the cleanest part of the house because this is where most of the meals you eat come from. While in the kitchen preparing your food, we also worry about your safety; […]

– Toure’s agent confirmed that the ManCity star will leave the club in June – Yaya Toure is set to quit Manchester after Pep Guardiola was confirmed as their new boss – According to Toure’s agent, the player will join Inter According to Manchester City player’s agent, the star is in talks with the Italian giants Dimitri Seluk […]