The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has again, postponed the English Language examination which was earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 22 2018.

Read More:https://www.dailynaija.com/post/waec-reschedules-english-language-examination-earlier-scheduled-to-hold-this-saturday-see-new-date

Billionaire philanthropist and world richest man, Bill Gates has urged the world to help Africa especially Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) invest in human development as it is the only sure way to curb the rising rate of poverty.

He gave the assertion in the annual "Goalkeepers" report issued by his foundation on Tuesday.

Read More: https://www.dailynaija.com/post/bill-gates-reveals-the-only-way-out-of-poverty-for-nigerians-says-over-40-percent-of-poorest-people-in-the-world-will-live-in-nigeria-by-2050

The British High Commission in Nigeria has declared that the recent visit of Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, is not an endorsement of President Buhari or any other candidate.

Laura Beaufils, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, said this in her address at an interactive session organised for journalists by the commission in Lagos where she also restated the UK government’s commitment to spending £47.4million on Deepening Democracy in Nigeria Programme Phase 2 (DDiN2).

Speaking on UK’s role in deepening democracy in partnership with Nigeria, Beaufils stated that British government has no intention to influence the outcome of the 2019 general election, adding that it does not have a preferred candidate.

Read More: https://www.dailynaija.com/post/theresa-mays-visit-to-nigeria-is-not-an-endorsement-of-buharis-re-election-bid-british-high-commission

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Olu Falae, has explained how the operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, raped the constitution of Nigeria following their recent siege at the National Assembly.

Falae made his remarks today in Lokoja, Kogi State capital while warning that those involved in the “illegality” should be identified and punished...continue...
https://dailynaija.com/post/how-dss-raped-our-constitution-olu-falae-explains-as-he-warns-nigerians-to-avoid-apc.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested Ita Ekpeyong, a former Director-General of the Department of State Services.

It was gathered that operatives of the anti-graft agency arrested the former DSS boss at No. 46, Maman Nasir Street, Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday afternoon.

They were said to have arrived in three buses and some patrol vehicles accompanied by over 20 armed policemen...continue...

https://dailynaija.com/post/breaking-news-efcc-arrests-former-dss-boss-ita-ekpeyong.

A woman fell into a well and died while trying to run from a scorpion in Alaja community, Megida, in the Ayobo area of Lagos State.

The deceased 40-year-old petty trader, Ablavi Hunkpati, fell into an abandoned well which is at the entrance of their room and parlour apartment.
https://dailynaija.com/post/how-a-woman-fell-into-a-well-and-died-while-running-from-a-scorpion-in-lagos-state-photo

The staunch supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari. who trekked for him in 2015 to show how happy he was following his victory at the 2015 polls has developed a leg injury.

Abubakar Duduwale from Yola north local government area of Adamawa and Chamba by tribe, trekked from Yola in Adamawa to Abuja to celebrate to celebrate Buhari's victory as well as witness the inauguration.

https://dailynaija.com/post/man-who-trekked-from-yola-to-abuja-for-buhari-develops-serious-leg-injury-photo-video

One person has been confirmed dead from Lassa fever in a health facility within Enugu State, the government has confirmed.

Ifeanyi Agujiobi, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, made the confirmation to the News Agency of Nigeria in the state on Monday.

https://dailynaija.com/post/panic-as-lassa-fever-kills-one-in-enugu-state

The outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has reacted to the invasion of the DSS in the National Assembly earlier today.

He took to his Twitter page today to air his views on what Senator Ben Murray Bruce has described as a 'coup'.

https://dailynaija.com/post/nass-invasion-by-dss-i-warned-those-who-brought-buhari-into-power-fayose-says

Tony lost his mother the amazon Mrs Cecelia Awotoye

It is no longer news that Tony Tetuila's mother passed away over the weekend.

However, how many know that said mother, is the reason why there is a Tony Tetuila today in more ways than one?

https://dailynaija.com/post/uh-oh-tony-tetuila-weeps-for-his-guardian-angel

A popular Nigerian pastor, Prophet ThankGod Abam aka The Commander, Onowu 1, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen suspected to be assassins.

The sad incident happened last night at his residence in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Until his death, Abam was the G.O of Intercessory Prayer Ministry.

https://dailynaija.com/post/just-in-popular-nigerian-pastor-shot-dead-in-port-harcourt-two-days-to-his-childs-dedication-photos

Nigerian striker, Ahmed Musa just signed a four-year contract with the Saudi Arabia Club, Al Nassr.

Al Nassr officially welcomed him to the club today.

On the Twitter handle of the club, @alnassrsaudifce, they wrote; “#ALNASSR signed a four-year cotract...continue on https://dailynaija.com/

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, Thierry Henry, has denied reports that he was in the running to take over at Aston Villa or Egypt, as he prepares for life as a manager.

Henry left his role as a pundit for Sky Sports last month and announced that he would like to pursue a career as a coach.

https://dailynaija.com/post/thierry-henry-breaks-silence-over-links-to-jobs-in-england-egypt

The Federal Government has advised Nigerian husbands to stop struggling with their babies over breasts, but rather allow their wives to put the babies on exclusive breast milk.

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, gave the admonition as he also disclosed that he was advocating with the Ministry of Labour and Employment to extend maternity leave from the current four months to six.

https://dailynaija.com/post/stop-struggling-for-breasts-with-your-babies-fg-tells-husbands-as-it-moves-to-extend-maternity-leave-to-6-months

Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji has arrived in Atlanta Georgia ahead of the delivery of her baby.

The expectant mother took to her official Instagram page to share the news today.

She wrote: "Dear Atlanta City, your girl is here! � First time in Atlanta. I always only passed through. Who wants to show me around?

https://dailynaija.com/post/pregnant-linda-ikeji-arrives-atlanta-ahead-of-delivery-photos

Having a business is not just enough, learning how to grow the business is what counts, and no, you don't have to break a bank to make this work.

Sometimes, business people make little mistakes that they might not really know they count in keeping their businesses stagnant.

https://dailynaija.com/post/10-ways-to-grow-your-business-very-fast-in-60-days-an-entrepreneurs-100-success-guide-click

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the 2018 ranking of all the 36 States, plus the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in Nigeria.

From the result, Abia State tops the list followed by Anambra State and then Edo came 3rd on the list.

https://dailynaija.com/post/abia-and-anambra-lead-as-states-with-best-waec-results-nationwide-in-2018-mayjune-wassce-full-list

A grandmother, Ekaette Obot, was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for allegedly stealing and selling her granddaughter for N200,000.

Obot claimed she sold the child to free her 18-year-old daughter, Blessing Okon of burden.

https://dailynaija.com/post/i-sold-my-daughters-baby-for-n200-000-to-reduce-her-burden-pregnant-grandmother-says-photo

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has reportedly suffered high blood pressure during interrogation at the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

This preempted his release from the custody of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday.

https://dailynaija.com/post/panic-as-ekweremadu-suffers-high-blood-pressure-in-efcc-custody-during-interrogation

Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has announced his defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

He made the announcement in a tweet on Wednesday via the Sokoto Government House (@SokotoGovtHouse):

https://dailynaija.com/post/breaking-news-sokoto-governor-tambuwal-dumps-apc-for-pdp

Fire gutted Access Bank Plc branch located at the campus of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.

The fire went off in the morning of Monday and destroyed some offices and the section of the Automated Teller Machine of the bank.


https://dailynaija.com/post/fire-guts-access-bank-in-ondo-state-destroy-atm-and-offices-photo

The 83-year-old Muslim cleric Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar who saved over 300 Christians during the Jos massacre has been invited for a Presidential handshake.

The Federal government has also concluded plans to give a national award to Abdullahi of Nghar village in Gashish District for his contribution during the killings that took place in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in June.

https://dailynaija.com/post/muslim-cleric-who-saved-300-christians-during-jos-massacre-invited-to-get-a-presidential-handshake-from-buhari-photo

While we await Linda Ikeji's wedding, it seems the Ikejis have another wedding to plan as Sandra Ikeji, a younger sister to the famous blogger has gotten engaged.

RELATED: It's Official! Linda Ikeji Is Engaged To Her Ex-Boyfriend [PHOTO]

https://dailynaija.com/post/linda-ikejis-younger-sister-sandra-ikeji-gets-engaged-photos

A US woman, Patricia Hill, was on Saturday arrested after she admitted to police investigators that she had shot and killed her husband because he bought pornography.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, just after 2:30pm, 69-year-old Patricia Hill called 911 and told dispatchers she just shot her husband Frank, reports Fox 16.

https://dailynaija.com/post/woman-shoots-husband-dead-for-always-buying-and-watching-porn-videos-photo

The presidency has reacted to the alleged involvement of President Muhammadu Buhari in the plot to impeach Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

DailyNaija recalls that yesterday, eight members of the State House of Assembly served the governor an impeachment notice following his defection from All Progressives Congress, APC to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

https://dailynaija.com/post/this-is-paranoia-at-its-worst-presidency-reacts-to-buharis-alleged-involvement-in-the-plot-to-impeach-ortom

Students of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State, were thrown into a state of mourning after one of them was killed and abandoned at the school gate.

https://dailynaija.com/post/cultists-kill-300-level-student-of-alvan-ikoku-federal-college-of-education-owerri-abandon-body-at-school-gate-graphic-photos

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is now a minority in the Nigerian Senate following the defection of 15 Senators today.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who drove himself into the National Assembly complex in a rickety private vehicle following the obstruction of his convoy by security operatives earlier today, announced his defection from the ruling party.
https://dailynaija.com/post/apc-now-minority-in-nigerian-senate-after-15-senators-defected-to-pdp-today

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 19-year-old teenager identified as Dorcas Adilewa, who connived with her friend, Ifeoluwa Ogunbanjo to plan her own kidnap in a bid to defraud her father.

https://dailynaija.com/post/19-year-old-girl-plans-her-own-kidnap-with-her-friend-in-order-to-extort-n600000-from-her-stingy-father

Operatives of the Department of State Services and men of the Nigeria Police have laid siege to the Abuja homes of President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

https://dailynaija.com/post/breaking-news-tension-as-police-dss-lay-siege-to-homes-of-senate-president-saraki-and-deputy-senate-president-ekweremadu

France striker, Olivier Giroud, has confirmed he will fulfill his vow to shave his head, after losing a bet made at the 2018 World Cup.

Giroud promised to cut off all his hair if Les Bleus won the tournament.

https://dailynaija.com/post/olivier-giroud-to-shave-his-head-after-losing-2018-world-cup-bet

The Abuja-Kaduna expressway seems far from being safe, as some miscreants have struck again on Sunday evening, killing and abducting scores of travelers.

Sunday's attack occurred near Gidan Busa village, located between Jere and Kateri along the expressway which has been a hub of similar attacks.

https://dailynaija.com/post/abuja-kaduna-road-gunmen-kill-army-officer-policeman-kidnap-many-travellers-in-an-hour-long-attack

The first son of the late Permanent Secretary, Bureau of General Services, Office of the Governor of Osun State, Mrs Olufunke Kolawole, has committed suicide because he could no longer cope with life.

Tolulope Kolawole, 32, killed himself at his resident in Halleluya Estate in Osogbo, the state capital city.

https://dailynaija.com/post/first-son-of-osun-permanent-secretary-commits-suicide-because-life-was-too-difficult-for-him