Saturday, 21 February 2015

NigerianEye: “Nigerian Air Force bombard hundreds of Boko Haram fighters, Insurgents drown in Lake Chad while fleeing” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigerian Air Force bombard hundreds of Boko Haram fighters, Insurgents drown in Lake Chad while fleeing” plus 29 more


Nigerian Air Force bombard hundreds of Boko Haram fighters, Insurgents drown in Lake Chad while fleeing

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:27 PM PST

Hunderds of Boko Haram insurgents have drowned in the Lake Chad as they fled the heavy bombardment by Nigerian Air Force heralding the advance of troops on mission to flush them out of Baga. Though...

I never said I’ll not contest second term, says Jonathan

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:28 PM PST

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said that he was quoted out of context in the statement he made on running only a single term. The president said this when he had an interactive session with...

Nigerian troops flush out Boko Haram from Baga

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:28 PM PST

The Defence Headquarters said on Saturday that Nigerian troops have flushed out Boko Haram elements in Baga, Borno State, ending the reign of the insurgents, which captured the town and brought it...

Fayose trailing Buhari in London — APC

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:29 PM PST

The All Progressive Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation on Saturday called on President Goodluck Jonathan to call the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, to order for allegedly trailing the...

More political rallies likely to be bombed - Police

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:29 PM PST

The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has received intelligence reports that there are plots to bomb more political rallies ahead of the re-scheduled general elections. This is coming after the...

I have added value to governance in Nigeria - Fashola

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:30 PM PST

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has said that his administration has done a lot to improve the living condition of the citizenry. Speaking at an interactive session with State House...

Amaechi is the main problem of Rivers state - PDP

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:29 PM PST

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State remains the main problem of the state. Deputy National Chairman of the party, Prince...

Policeman killed in Okrika, died defending democracy – Dakuku

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:26 PM PST

The governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers, Dr Dakuku Peterside, said on Saturday that Cpl. Ifeanyi Okorie, laid down his life in defence of democracy in Nigeria. Peterside, represented by his...

Card reader will reduce voting time – APC

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:25 PM PST

APC said on Saturday that if the electronic card reader was properly used during the upcoming elections, it would reduce voting time. Mr James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives and...

Igbos urged not to leave Nasarawa State

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:08 PM PST

The Special Adviser to Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on National Integration, Chief Ezedinma Chukwunonso, has appealed to Igbo not to leave the state before, during and after the forthcoming...

Bayelsa community threatens to shutdown oil exploration

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:07 PM PST

Tension heightened yesterday in the coastal enclave of Bayelsa following the threat by the Nembe communities to shut down the oil exploration activities in their domain. The area alone produce about...

2015 Polls: APC importing security services uniforms, recruiting thugs, planning to release prisoners – PDP

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:05 PM PST

Ahead of the general elections slated for March 28 and April 11, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, has...

Don’t intimidate opponents with soldiers, Kukah warns FG

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:02 PM PST

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has expressed concern over the use of military in elections, saying soldiers should not be used to intimidate political opponents, electorate and...

Don’t postpone polls again, UN tells Nigerian govt

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:08 PM PST

United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the new dates set for the general elections are maintained following the recent postponement. The polls,...

Ex-militant leader, Ateke Tom defends president Jonathan's wife

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 08:59 PM PST

Barely three days after unknown gunmen attacked the campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress in Okrika Local Government Area of Rives State, a former militant leader, Ateke Tom, has dismissed...

INEC buys 20,000 extra card readers

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 08:51 PM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed the procurement of about 20,000 backup card readers and 35,000 backup batteries as part of measures to tackle possible challenges during...

Buhari to speak at Chatham House in London

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:27 PM PST

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has confirmed that he will honour his speaking engagement at the Royal Institute Of International Affairs, Chatham...

Victor Moses scores late to grab Stoke winner

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:22 PM PST

Tim Sherwood's reign as Aston Villa manager started in painful fashion as Stoke City snatched a late 2-1 win at Villa Park on Saturday. Sherwood was in charge for the first time following his...

'I’ll stabilize electricity in Nigeria soon' - Jonathan promises

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:18 PM PST

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the his administration would not rest on its oars until it stabilised power supply in the country. He made the pledge at the inauguration of the...

Jonathan meets Alaafin of Oyo, Soun of Ogbomoso, others

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:16 PM PST

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday continued his consultations with traditional rulers from the South West with visits to three of them drawn from Lagos and Oyo States. His first port of call...

Another poll shift will lead to unrest – Balarabe

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:14 PM PST

A former civilian Governor of Kaduna State and leader of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, said there would be massive protest should the Independent National Electoral...

Golden Eaglets beat Zambia 3-1, qualify for Under-17 World Cup

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:13 PM PST

Nigeria national Under-17 team, Golden Eaglets, on Saturday thrashed their Zambia counterparts 3-1 at the African under-17 Championship in Niger Republic. A brace from Victor Osimhen and strike from...

Malaga Shock Barcelona 1-0 At Camp Nou

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:10 PM PST

Barcelona were unable to go top of the La liga tonight as a Juanmi goal early in the first half combined Barcelona to defeat, ensuring that Real Madrid maintain their 1 point lead at the...

Manchester City trash Newcastle 5-0

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 01:08 PM PST

Manchester City took full advantage of a surprise slip-up from Premier League leaders Chelsea with a 5-0 thrashing of a woeful Newcastle United on Saturday. The reigning champions received a welcome...

BOKO HARAM: Returnee Gamboru residents meet looted homes

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:08 AM PST

A "ghost town" of burnt-out homes and looted properties greeted residents returning to Gamboru in Borno State for the first time since Chadian forces retook it from Boko Haram. Scores of people...

Boko Haram attack in Niger village leaves 21 dead – army

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:08 AM PST

A Boko Haram attack on a village in southeastern Niger followed by clashes with the army have killed at least 21 people, mostly from the Islamists' ranks, Niger's military said Saturday. "Seven...

Election postponement saved our nation huge embarrassment – PDP

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:06 AM PST

NATIONAL leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said yesterday that shifts in the dates of the presidential and general elections from February 14, 2015 to Saturday, March 28, 2015 and April...

AIG pledges to uncover Okrika shooting culprits

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:02 AM PST

Mr Johnson Ogunsakin, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in-charge of zone 6, on Saturday pledged to uncover and prosecute those behind the killing of a policeman during an APC rally at...

Polls: NYSC denies disagreement with INEC

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 10:01 AM PST

The management of the National Youth Service Corps has denied any disagreement with INEC over the use of corps members for the conduct of the 2015 polls. A statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by...

Protect your PVCs, INEC urges voters

Posted: 21 Feb 2015 09:55 AM PST

Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has called on eligible voters across the country to exercise care in handling their Permanent Voter Cards so as to...

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