Section: NigerianMonitor (Nigeria)
Nigerian reported to have died in Ukrainian air crash speaks out
One Mr Bernard Adeleye, referred to as Nigerian Boeing trainee reported to be among the victims of the ill-fated Jan. 8 Ukrainian plane crash in Iran, says he is still alive. Adeleye, who is the Commander, Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps, Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Development Area Command, made the clarification at a news conference with his...
Trump impeached by House of Representatives, See his reaction
President Donald Trump has been impeached by the US house of representatives at the same time he was defiantly addressing a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan. The lower chamber of the congress found him guilty of abuse of office in the Ukrainian affair in which he was accused of seeking foreign interference in US politics — an impeachable...
Trump impeached by House of Representatives, See his reaction
President Donald Trump has been impeached by the US house of representatives at the same time he was defiantly addressing a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan. The lower chamber of the congress found him guilty of abuse of office in the Ukrainian affair in which he was accused of seeking foreign interference in US politics — an impeachable...
“We Will Not Accept Political Advertisements From Outside Nigeria” – Facebook
In a bid to prevent foreign interference, Facebook has disclosed that it won’t be accepting political advertisements from outside Nigeria. Though Facebook ads are an integral part of the social media campaign for candidates and parties, Facebook said it is rolling out new rules to prevent “foreign interference” around the polls. Following...
‘I Am Confident I Will Be Playing At The World Cup In Russia’ -Mohamed Salah
Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is “confident” of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid. Salah, 25, left the pitch in Kiev in tears after a first-half challenge with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. “Your love and support will give me the strength I need,”...
‘What FG Will Do With $320 Million Abacha loot’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the $320 million Sani Abacha loot will be put into the conditional cash transfer (CCT) scheme targeted at the “poorest of Nigerians”. Buhari said this on Monday while declaring open the 8th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Abuja. The president said it was heartwarming to...
“Ronaldo Will Be Fit For Champions League Final Hopefully,” – Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane is optimistic Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool despite Real Madrid’s star player going off injured against Barcelona on Sunday. Ronaldo appeared to sustain a knock to his ankle as he bundled home a 14th-minute equaliser for Real at the Camp Nou. The striker played on until...
Real Madrid Through To Champions League Final After A Thrilling 2-2 Draw With Bayern Munich
Real Madrid squeezed into another Champions League final after a thrilling 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Tuesday night at the Bernabeu, going through 4-3 on aggregate. Bayern took the lead early on through Joshua Kimmich’s close-range finish (3), before Karim Benzema headed home at the far post to level it up (11). It was 2-1 just after...
[VIDEO] Salah, Firmino, Mane Dazzle As Liverpool Defeats Roma 5-2 In Champions League Semifinal, First Leg Match
Liverpool raced to a 5-0 lead vs. Roma only to let in two late goals in their Champions League semifinal, first leg. Liverpool needs to avoid a three-goal defeat in Rome next Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, but Jurgen Klopp’s team should have already booked their place in Kiev after building a 5-0 lead before conceding two...
[PHOTOS] EFCC Arrest 16 Ukrainians In Rivers State Over Oil Theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Monday it is probing 16 Ukrainians suspected to be oil thieves. It said the investigation of the suspects was being conducted in its Port Harcourt office. A statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren said: “The foreigners are being investigated alongside a...
