NAIRA NAIJA NEWS - NIGERIA

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday embarked on an extensive tour of the Eko Atlantic City (EAC) Project, expressing confidence that the initiative will not only boost the economy of the State, but also increase its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)...

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai today attended the  Sunday  service of the Latter Rain Assembly Lagos which is founded by former Vice presidential aspirant, Tunde Bakare....

The commission of inquiry set up by the Kaduna state government over the “Zaria massacre” of December 12-14, 2015 has asked the federal government to prosecute the soldiers responsible for the killings...

Aliyu Abdullahi Umbugadu, was killed on Friday, July 29 in Nassarawa State after a police officer opened fire at civil servants who gathered in front of the state government house to protest against salary cut. Tijjani Sani Ahmed, who shared the photos wrote: ...

Oludewa Jemide, the wife of Warri big boy  Tuoyo Omatsuli  , with their babies... They look so cute!

30-year-old man, Jimoh Taoreed, pictured above has been arrested after he disappeared with a van used to distribute sachet water produced by his employer, the Anglican Diocese, at Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, barely 24 hours after he was employed. ...

Suspected kidnappers and cow thieves were recently apprehended and paraded in Bauchi state.  More photos after the cut. 

The price of tomato has crashed from N25,000 to N800 a basket. Few months ago, the price of the essential commodity skyrocketed following the spread of tuta absoluta also known as ‘tomato ebola’ in most of the states that plant and harvest Tomatoes in large quantities...

The Igbo Traders Association, ITA, in Kano state has demanded for justice over the gruesome murder of Tochukwu  Iro by police officers in Sabon Gari, Kano State on Wednesday, July 27. Tochukwu Iro, a patent medicine dealer was shot by trigger-happy police officers attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of the Kano state Police Command...

The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command have arrested 15 suspects over the stealing of 7 sets of computer and its accessories at a Shomolu based public school just as they recovered 4 mini-laptops, a Laser Jet scanner, a desktop and a printer belonging to the school....

The Federal Government has banned the purchase and distribution of conference bags, T-shirts and other souvenirs at events such as Conferences and Seminars funded by Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). ...

A well known Lebanese Mathematics Teacher, Moin Amsuri, who teaches at the Nagarta College in Sokoto state was murdered by unknown gunmen at his residence in Yauri, Sokoto on Thurs. July 28. ...

The Nigerian Military has continued the aerial bombardment of Fatola, the hideout of militants and pipeline vandals in the Arepo area of Ogun State.  According to online reports, the air raid happened in yesterday afternoon and was said to have lasted 30 minutes....

Photo of this local Shoprite in Zaria is currently trending on Twitter Guess we all know why..

A strong allegation has been levied against men of the Nigeria Police Force about stealing money from a driver whom they reportedly stopped along Enugu-Port-Harcout highway..

Brazilian football legend Pele has announced that he will be visiting Nigeria next month (August), nearly 50 years after his first visit.  The prolific forward who is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time -took to his twitter account to share the news. 

Troops on blocking position in Pulka yesterday Friday 29th July 2016, ambushed and killed 2 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.....

Frank Edoho, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host & his wife, Sandra are expecting their second child together. They had their first child - a boy in 2014.  Frank is also blessed with three children from his previous marriage while Sandra has a child from a previous relationship.  Congrats to them.  More photos after the cut...

In 2011, Olympic runner, Morolake Akinosun who was 17 at that time tweeted that in 2016, she would have graduated from a University and be going to the Olympics. Fast forward to 2016 and she has fulfilled her goal...

Faithia Bolagun, who was listed among the 100 Most Influential Deltans in history, attended the glamorous event in lovely yellow gown...

The militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has issued a statement saying the former militant leader, Tompolo is their enemy. The statement which was signed by its spokesman, Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, said “We are warning everybody for the last time stop associating Tomopolo to us. ...

Chief Mbazulike Amaechi is First Republic Minister of Aviation, an elder statesman and one of the three surviving foremost nationalists in Nigeria today.  At 87, Amaechi’s mind remains as sharp as ever. He still manages his small scale factory in his country home in Anambra State, where he tells KENNETH OFOMA his views on some current national issues. ....

A Manager at a second generation bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc, Mr. Olisa Nwakoby on Friday evening shot himself dead in the presence of his Priest at the Lekki area of Lagos Island, Lagos State...

A hairless chimpanzee who became an internet hit when a film of an apparent fight with another chimp went viral, has died suddenly. Mongo, 22, had suffered from alopecia and was being treated for an infection picked up on a routine health check but failed to come round from the anaesthetic....

By the way he said he hasn’t slept in three days and he still loves his eyes. Sexy face is the new cool, the entertainer said.  Two more photos below….

The mother of two really looks fabulous as she stepped out in this outfit today.

The Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Shehu Sani, has said Nigeria, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, has defeated Boko Haram. He said the country is the second African country, after Algeria, to defeat terrorists....

Donald Trump made a baby cry as he posed for the camera at a rally held in Colorado Springs.  The Republican presidential nominee wrapped up his five-day, seven-state campaign swing in Colorado on Friday, at a rally held in Gallogly Events Center on the school's campus....

Prolific comedian Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth bumped into Africa's richest man and president of Dangote group -Aliko Dangote at Lennox shopping and below is what he had to say after he meet....

What do we call this?  This  girl  guy has caused quite a commotion online due to his "feminine" curve.  According to reports making the rounds on Facebook, he spent thousands of dollars just to look like this....

An aggrieved woman who accused her husband of infidelity went on a rampage and destroyed his café in Ukunda, Kwale County, Kenya in a fit of fury.  On Saturday morning Mrs. Ruth Nyaga, accompanied with her friend, stormed her husband’s restaurant situated at Kona Ya Chafu area and started throwing tables and chairs, bottles in the air – and any other object of value that came to sight, forcing dining customers to flee for safety...

A popular Newspaper, The Nairobian, shared this story of a 39-year-old man, James Mutua, who has suddenly developed bre-asts after he allegedly slept with the wife of one his neighbours...

There was panic and confusion earlier today as a task force set up by Rivers State government went on rampage in Port-Harcourt, the state capital in attempt to clear the area of traders selling their wares...

A Poacher (Adamu Danjuma) was arrested at the Yankari National park in Bauchi state on July 15th after he was caught following elephants, presumably waiting for an opportunity to kill one...

Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu was today honored with a doctorate degree by the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana. Congrats to him. The ceremony was atteneded by his family and the President of Ghana, John Mahama.  See more photos after the cut...

13 inmates have escaped after a jail break at the Koton/Karfe minimum prison in Kogi state. The jail break happened this morning at about 7am.  Another photo after the cut...

Sacked Chairman of House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has released another statement. Read below...

Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu, sponsored the 2016 Kuje Prison championship competition which kicked off today. The competition is to foster peace and co-existence among the inmates and the prison officers. ...

Officials of the State Security Service, SSS, have sealed up the office of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation. ..

The former Aviation Minister said this in a new post he shared on his Facebook wall. It reads "On 29th July 2016, CNN reported that "the Nigerian government is preparing troops for a crackdown in the Niger Delta if peace talks fail"...

Lola Alao has cleared the air about rumours making the rounds that she and her bestie and colleague, Bukky Wright are not in good terms.  It was earlier reported that, the two Nollywood actresses are fighting over an Austria based Prince whom Lola Alao almost got married to. ...

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has warned that any government that attempts to go against him will fall. Fayose’s threat was contained in a video wherein he also criticised the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration....

His Excellency Prof. Tunde Adeniran, OFR, the former Hon. Minister for Education and Nigeria's Ambassador to Germany, one of the founding fathers of the great PDP has decided to vie for the Chairmanship of the party. ...

A local council in Melbourne, Australia has demanded a mural of Hillary Clinton in a swimsuit be removed, saying they had received complaints about the provocative artwork.  The mural of the US Presidential nominee wearing a skimpy stars and stripes-patterned monokini was painted on a wall in Footscray last weekend by street artist Lushsux....

An accident was recorded this morning following an attack by armed robbers on the Ipetu Ijesa-Erin Oke segment of the Akure-Ilesa road in Ondo state.  Federal Road Safety Corps officials and policemen responded quickly to assist the victims. ...

This young boy felt over the moon after being allowed to operate a drone for the first time in his life during an experiment/documentary in Lagos.  Nigerian creative entrepreneur, Onye Ubanatu while testing the drone in Lagos -decided to give the boy an opportunity by allowing him to fly the drone. ....

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Sen Kwankwaso, others at wedding fatiha of daughter of Mukhtar Shehu Shagari at An Noor mosque, Abuja on Friday, July 29th...

Chelsea players seem to be having a blast on their pre-season tour in the U.S. Cahill, Nemanja Matic, Fabregas, John Terry, Willian, Asmir Begovic were among players who were seen enjoying a dip at the team's hotel. The excited squad also enjoyed a barbecue on Thursday ... as some took to the streets of California. ..

Troops on blocking position in Pulka yesterday Friday 29th July 2016, ambushed and killed 2 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists. It is equally believed one of the terrorists escaped with gun shot wounds...

He was last seen on Sunday morning July 24th, 2016 . He is a dark, warm and soft spoken elderly man. ...