Новости за 29.08.2018

The Presidency has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari withheld assent on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill according to Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang.

France international Olivier Giroud has said he is ready to fight for his place with Alvaro Morata at Chelsea. The Blues striker has been on the bench for Maurizio Sarri’s first three Premier League games in charge this season.

Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that he was attracted to the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the party’s method of fighting corruption and poverty. Akpabio also showered praises President Muhammadu Buhari

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, August 29, in a closed-door meeting in Abuja, commended Senate President Bukola Saraki for the kind of strong leadership he has provided for the National Assembly.

The two Manchester clubs are set to go head-to-head for Wolves star Ruben Neves. SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month Pep Guardiola was keen on the Portuguese ace who has been a huge hit at the Molineux.

Some APC senators are threatening to leave the party if it adopts indirect primaries for the 2019 elections. According to the senators, the only way to reclaim leadership of the Senate, is an assurance of direct primaries.

Over 10,000 supporters of Kwankwasiyya group under the auspices of Tricycle Riders Association of Nigeria, Kano state chapter have reportedly left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressive Congress (APC).

European champions Real Madrid have re-signed striker Mariano Diaz from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais. Los Blancos who sold the forward to the French side for just €8million in a five-year deal under former manager Zidane.

NAIJ.com had earlier reported that the Prime Minster of the United Kingdom Theresa May visited Nigeria for a one day working visit. What was not known that PM May was dressed in clothing designed by a Nigerian.

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has reportedly arrived the presidential wing of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 4.20pm, today, August 29, amid tight security and red carpet reception.

European champions Real Madrid have re-signed striker Mariano Diaz from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais. Los Blancos who sold the forward to the French side for just €8million in a five-year deal under former manager Zidane.

The police arrested a customs officer for shooting a motorist at Iya-Afin checking point, Badagry, Lagos state, on Wednesday, August 29. The customs officer allegedly shot the victim because he refused to stop for a check.

The police in Ogun state have arrested a pastor and one other over alleged killing of a woman simply identified as Iya Aanu. The police said that the offences committed bordered on conspiracy, murder and ritualism.

Spanish champions Barcelona are reportedly eyeing January 2018 move for the trio of Paul Pogba, Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie De Jong after their clubs refused to sell this summer. Pogba's agent want him to join Barcelona next year.

Mercy Johnson has shared new photos of herself online. Surprisingly, the well-loved Nigerian actress she was sporting a new haircut. The mum of three has cut of her hair, choosing to rock the now popular ‘low-cut.’

British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived in Lagos state for a meeting with the Nigerian business community. Among those present at the meeting are billionaires: Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is committed to conducting a free and fair election in 2019. President Buhari said he has focused on infrastructural development despite low earnings.

Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, an All Progressives Congress senator, is a key contender for the governorship seat of Zamfara state under the platform of the ruling party in the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that he was attracted to the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the party’s method of fighting corruption and poverty. Akpabio also showered praises President Muhammadu Buhari

The sum of $4,000 has been recovered from a 19-year-old boy, Idris Abubakar, by police officers in Gombe state. The security operatives were alerted by individuals who noticed the unusual spending pattern of the suspect.

Manchester United has offered Anthony Martial a new five-year contract at Old Trafford in a slap in the face for Mourinho. United are keen to tie the down the Frenchman with the new long-term deal, despite falling out of favour.

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday, August 29, inaugurated the party’s 63-member National Campaign Council for the September 22 Osun state governorship election.

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday, August 29, inaugurated the party’s 63-member National Campaign Council for the September 22 Osun state governorship election.

A close associate of Lawal Daura, the sacked director general of the Department of State Service (DSS), has reportedly disclosed that the siege on the National Assembly was conducted through a collective process.

Brazil international Rafinha is set to join Real Betis on loan from Barcelona with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. The younger brother of Bayern Munich ace Thiago, has struggled to gain a first-team spot at Nou Camp