I support Jonathan because he believes in Nigeria’s unity — IBB opens up Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:28 PM PST In this interview, former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, clarifies his position on his statement suggesting that he is in support of the re-election bid of President Goodluck... |
REVEALED: Parties pay supporters N2,000 each to attend rallies Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:29 PM PST A ;arge percentage of the crowd that turn up at election campaign rallies held by political parties for the forthcoming general elections is rented; according to investigations by Punch... |
Jonathan will defeat Buhari in the North - PDP boasts Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:29 PM PST The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its Presidential flagbearer, President Goodluck Jonathan will beat the APC candidate, retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari, fair and square in the north,... |
Meet Nigerian transgender man who used to be a woman Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:30 PM PST He used to be a woman. Born in Lagos Nigeria. Now living in the US as Rizi Xavier Timane, a man. In an interview with Ebony, he reflects on his journey to living his truth, and the burden... |
Iran offers to help fight Boko Haram Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:30 PM PST Iran on Saturday announced plans to assist in the fight against Boko Haram, as part of its contribution for global peace. The country's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Amir Hossein Abdollohian made... |
Police chase pro-Buhari crowd out of stadium during Jonathan's rally Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:30 PM PST The police and other security operatives on Saturday chased out pro-Buhari supporters at the Kaduna rally for the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan. The... |
Jonathan's campaign team hits Kaduna, greeted with low turn out Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:31 PM PST The presidential campaign rally of President Goodluck Jonathan at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Saturday took place inside an almost empty stadium, as the President rounded off his re-election... |
Don’t boycott presidential debates, NEDG appeals to APC Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:40 PM PST The Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential campaign organization not to boycott the debates being organized by the group for the... |
Chicago man eats 444 chicken wings in 30 mins Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:39 PM PST A professional competitive eater from Chicago downed 444 chicken wings in 30 minutes at the 23rd annual Wing Bowl in Philadelphia, narrowly edging out his nearest rival and shattering the record of... |
PDP will not rig elections, says David Mark Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:36 PM PST Senate President David Mark has said the Federal Government under President Goodluck Jonathan was determined to ensure free and fair elections in the country. He stated this at the Peoples... |
Buhari was stoned in Lagos, Obanikoro insists Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:34 PM PST Musiliu Obanikoro, the immediate past Minister of State for Defence, on Saturday insisted that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress [APC], Muhammadu Buhari, was stoned in Lagos... |
ISIL kills second Japanese hostage Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:24 PM PST The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has released a video purportedly showing the killing of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, a monitoring service has said. The video released online by the armed... |
Oil marketers keep kerosene price high despite fall in global market Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:09 PM PST Despite falling oil prices and the declining cost of Dual Purpose Kerosene in the global market, oil marketers in the country have reinforced their cartel with the motive to maintain the high price... |
Nigerian military guilty of rights violations — HRW Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:07 PM PST The international rights group, Human Rights Watch, has alleged in its latest report released on Friday that the Nigerian military is guilty of rights abuses against people suspected to be Boko Haram... |
Why Afenifere endorsed Jonathan for second term — Adebanjo Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:03 PM PST A leader of the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has said the group endorsed the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan based on its conviction that he... |
Ohanaeze, MASSOB, OPC back Niger Delta militants Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:00 PM PST Despite widespread condemnation of the war threat by some Niger Delta militants if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the February 14 presidential election, some socio-political and cultural groups in... |
Happy New Month Posted: 31 Jan 2015 08:56 PM PST We at NigerianEye wish our readers a Month filled with Love, favor, success and of course peaceful Elections. |
Chelsea draw Manchester City 1-1 Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:26 PM PST Spanish midfielder David Silva equalised as Manchester City prevented Chelsea pulling eight points clear at the Premier League summit in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Loic... |
Thousands welcome Buhari in Kwara Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:20 AM PST The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo arrived Metropolitan Square, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital about 1.32pm... |
AFCON: DR Congo come from behind to reach Semi-Final Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:35 AM PST DR Congo ended the fairytale run of neighbours Congo Brazzaville on Saturday when they came from behind to win 4-2 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Congo, who were... |
Pro-PDP supporters urge Buhari to participate in presidential debate Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:21 AM PST Hundreds of pro-PDP supporters took to Twitter urging the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC and a former Head of State , Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) to participate... |
I willl make Badagry the industrial hub of West Africa — Agbaje Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:16 AM PST The of governorship candidate of the PDP in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Saturday promised to make Badagry the industrial hub of West Africa. Agbaje, who said this at a rally in Badagry, lamented... |
Romney drops out of 2016 US presidential race Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:07 AM PST Former United States Republican party presidential candidate Mitt Romney, after a three-week flirtation with another run for president, has definitively said that he will not seek the White House in... |
I’ll overhaul Nigeria’s economy, says Buhari Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:05 AM PST The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, General Muhammad Buhari (rtd), on Saturday pledged to overhaul the economy of the country for a better Nigeria, if elected President on 14... |
Heavy snow in Germany disrupts traffic, causes accidents Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:03 AM PST Heavy snow in parts of southern German state of Bavaria since Friday have caused traffic accidents and forced schools to close, according to local fire brigade and media reports. Five people were... |
Newcastle thrash Hull to give Carver first win Posted: 31 Jan 2015 10:01 AM PST John Carver finally enjoyed his first win as Newcastle manager as the Magpies cruised to a 3-0 success at struggling Hull on Saturday.Carver had gone four matches without a victory since taking over... |
'Jonathan will surely defeat Buhari' - Fayose tells America Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:58 AM PST Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has boasted that the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate in the February 14 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan, will win the election... |
Presidential debate: APC is protecting Buhari from bashing, says PDP Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:57 AM PST The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of unnecessarily shielding its Presidential Candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari from an open debate.APC announced... |
Sturridge scores on comeback as Liverpool beat W’Ham 2-0 Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:55 AM PST Daniel Sturridge scored on his comeback from injury as Liverpool made it five wins in six Premier League games with victory over West Ham United. Raheem Sterling struck for the eighth time this... |
YABATECH declares 22-day holiday for elections Posted: 31 Jan 2015 09:53 AM PST The Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, has directed its full-time and part-time students to proceed on a 22-day holiday to enable them to exercise their civic rights during next month's general... |