Новости за 18.05.2019

The Nigerian Navy has recruited no fewer than 1,176 young men and women to aid its fight against sea pirates and oil bunkers in the nation’s maritime domain.

Asisat Oshoala scored as Barcelona Ladies suffered 4-1 loss to Olympic Lyon in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. The Super Falcons striker netted a consolation goal for the Blaugrana before the final whistle.

In this Ramadan lecture,we look at the tricky question of whether Muslims are allowed to either take injection or blood transfusion during Ramadan fasting.

Roberto Firmino has handed Liverpool a massive injury boost after stepping up his rehab as he intensifies training to regain his fitness ahead of the Champions League final.

Bayern Munich sealed their seventh straight Bundesliga title following a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena. Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben played their last game for the German club.

Information minister Lai Mohammed and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been described as sent by God to deliver the people of Kwara state from political backwardness.

The federal government has said it has credible evidence to back up its recent claim that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was planning to sabotage the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration

Man City vs Watford saw Raheem Sterling net hat-trick as City thrashed Watford 6-0 in the final match of the FA Cup on Saturday, May 18, at Wembley to complete a domestic treble.

Remilekun Oshodi, a veteran actress popularly known as Remi Surutu, has reportedly gotten engaged to the love of her life. The actress had reportedly been proposed to while she was celebrating her birthday.

Lepers in the Alheri Special Village, Yangoji in Kwali area council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja are unhappy that they have been sidelined after contributing to President Buhari's victory in the 2019 general elections.

Besides, the powers that be wants to accommodate the Urhobos, the 5th largest ethnic nationality in the country but has been badly marginalized by previous governments including those of Goodluck Jonathan and Obasanjo.”

President Muhammadu Buhari has again come under fire from his top critic and former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo over the increased insecurity across the country.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said that it will soon begin the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on online transactions on goods and service.

Mona Mustapha Audu, the son of Prince Abubakar Audu, the late former governor of Kogi state, is reportedly set to dump the YPP for the APC, after declaring his intention to contest for the state’s gubernatorial poll.

The commissioner of police in Enugu state, Sulaiman Balarabe, has ordered investigations into alleged self-murder of a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) student, Chukwuemeka Ugwuoke.

The Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) has called on all stakeholders to continue to work together to ensure the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act is in full force soon.

A senior lecturer in the Information Technology department of the Covenant University has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting the higher institution’s funds into his account

WBC champions Deontay Wilder has admitted snubbing various offers from Anthony Joshua but has now declared the amount he wants on the table for a unification ‘fight’.

Fans of Nigerian singer Naira Marley recently stormed EFCC's office to protest the arrest of the musician. Amidst carrying placards, they demanded for his release. Many Nigerians are reacting to the action of these fans.

Public affairs analyst, Mr. Umar Lukman, writes on the controversial trending issue of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) which has attracted the attention of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

A young Nigerian lady based in the United Kingdom has accused a man of being racist towards herself and her friend. The lady took to popular mirco-blogging platform, Twitter, to share her experience with the unidentified man.

Nigerian musician Timaya has weighed in on the arrest of Naira Marley by EFCC. He said that Naira Marley's recent travails were all caused by the way he used his tongue. Timaya also sited Da Grin as an example.

Senator Dino Melaye has faulted claims by Governor Yahaya Bello that he would pay backlog of Kogi workers' salaries in December and called him a liar.

The Forum of Civil Societies Organisation in Nigeria (FCON) has absolved the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) boss, Hadiza Bala Usman, of any wrongdoing following a query to her office by the Auditor General of the Federation.

Few days after Nigerian Army distanced itself from an alleged coup plotting against President Muhammadu Buhari, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a strong warning to those it described "coup plotters."