Новости за 23.12.2018

Speaking in Lagos on Saturday, December 22, Obi said Nigeria will not survive if Buhari’s goes ahead with plans to tax “poor Nigerians,” in line with provisions of the proposed budget which is largely focused on debt servicing.

The Leader of Qadiriyya Sect in Africa, Sheikh Qaribullah Nasir-Kabara has described President Buhari as an honest leader with listening ears. The sect leader made the declaration during the sect’s annual Maulud celebration.

He further said the military has also deployed modern military hardware, rehabilitated office and house accommodation, clinics and executed viable projects for the improvement of personnel welfare and boost their morale.

A deputy commissioner of police commanding the IGP's intelligence response team, Abba , Abba Kyari, was on Saturday, December 22, honoured with the best police officer of the decade award in Abuja by the Northeast Star Magazine.

United States-based comic actor Williams Uchemba has been called out on social media by a Nigerian US based activist, Edafe Okporo. According to Edafe, Williams Uchemba is a scammer who swindles people off their money.

A young fan of Real Madrid held up a banner asking for Cristiano Ronaldo to come back prior to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 semi final tie between Kashima Antlers and Real Madrid. The young girl's banner read "CR7 Come Back."

A female student from Katsina state has impressed many online after scoring the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the history of the Physics department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Congratulations to her.

Bournemouth striker Josh King has reportedly emerged as the first transfer target for Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 26-year-old forward could be on his way to Old Trafford when the window opens.

The All Progressives Congress senator said it will be far more easier for Buhari to defeat Atiku than most people are anticipating, adding that, the president does not have serious challenger in the forthcoming elections.

Premier League giants Arsenal will have to splash out a record fee to sign winter tranfer target and Lille winger Nicolas Pepe. Reports claim Lille chiefs have placed an €80m ( about £72m) price tag on the Ivorian international.

The Akwa Ibom state government has denied President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) the opportunity to use the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo state for its campaign.

Atiku writes on the 2019 Budget recently presented to the joint session of the National Assembly by President Buhari. He is of the opinion that the budget deliberately ignored and failed to address Nigeria's current realities.

Premier League side Chelsea have joined the race to sign Paris-Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot whose contract at the French club will expire next year June. The 23-year-old is also a target for Barcelona and Juventus.

Nollywood actor and model, Michael Okon and his wife, Kosi Obialor on Saturday, December 22, held their white wedding ceremony in Lagos. The couple shared their stunning pre-wedding photos days ago as they appeared beautiful.

Over 200 persons have been reported dead and several others missing after a tsunami hit sent water crashing ashore and sweeping away hotels, hundreds of houses and people attending a beach concert in Indonesia.

A Nigerian lady has just taken to her social media handle to reveal why she dumped religious practices. Identified as @morewunmie on Twitter, she disclosed that her aunt’s experience at a school changed her mind.

Two buses were reportedly set ablaze on Saturday night, December 22, when some unknown persons allegedly attacked the campaign office of George Ogara, one of the candidates laying claim to the Enugu state APC governorship ticket.

Primate Babatunde Ayodele Elijah of the Inri Evangelical Mission has predicted that Atiku Abubakar will win the 2019 elections but said he has to alight with Senator Bukola Saraki’s glory before he can win the election.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said locals living near the scene where a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh was killed on Tuesday, December 20, will be among those to be questioned about the killing.

Premier League giants Chelsea and Bundesliga counterpart Borussia Dortmund are holding discussions over a potential swap deal involving two stars Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the coming transfer window.

An alleged victim of ritual persons known as yahoo plus boys has reportedly vomited clean notes of N500 denominations in Warri, Delta state. The strange happening was said to have occurred on Sunday morning, December 23.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has enjoined the management of the club to hire Argentine football coach Mauricio Pochettino as the club's next permanent manager. The Englishman believes Pochettino is the man.

Just when Nigerian are still celebrating Funke Akindele Bello who welcomed twin boys with her husband. A baby girl has joined the Nigerian entertainment industry through the family of I Go Save and his partner, Becky.

Talented Nollywood actress Bose Alao has refuted all rumours of her moving out of her husband’s house. Alao has been married to football star Razaq Omotoyossi for over 10 years now and have four daughters together.

The Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators has raised alarm claiming top politicians have contacted members of the group to recruit them as thugs while also stockpilling weapons ahead of the 2019 general elections.