Saturday, 9 May 2015

NigerianEye: “Fresh controversy over Rivers, Akwa Ibom election results” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Fresh controversy over Rivers, Akwa Ibom election results” plus 29 more


Fresh controversy over Rivers, Akwa Ibom election results

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:56 PM PDT

As the May 29 handover date draws near, fresh controversy over the election results has been ignited between the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress in Rivers and Akwa Ibom...

Help catch Boko Haram leader, Abu Shekau, get ₦1.4 Billion - US

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:56 PM PDT

The United States is still maintaining the $7 million (N1.4 billion) bounty it placed on the leader of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. The US Department of State on Wednesday issued a list of 71...

Fuel scarcity worsens in Nigeria, petrol sold ₦200 per litre

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:57 PM PDT

Petrol scarcity worsened throughout the country this weekend as fuel sold as high as ₦200 per litre. NE gathered hat long queues of vehicles still swarmed the few fuel stations which had...

I’m going back to school after I leave Presidential Villa – Wife of Vice President, Hajia Amina Sambo

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:57 PM PDT

Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Amina Sambo, on Saturday in Abuja, said she would go back to the classroom to acquire more knowledge after the expiration of her husband's tenure on May 29. She...

NNPC subsidiary under fire over ₦591 Billion oil assets

Posted: 09 May 2015 07:13 PM PDT

The inability of the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, to fully develop all oil fields under its control has limited the...

Boko Haram militants invade Borno village, 20 killed

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:52 PM PDT

No fewer than 20 people, including 12 terrorists, were killed, while scores sustained gunshot injuries when a group of suspected Boko Haram insurgents invaded Ngulde Village of Askira/Uba Local...

Kaduna attackers wanted my head for being ‘an infidel’ — Redeemed Church pastor

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:49 PM PDT

Old giant threes with fat, twisting trunks that outlived their colonial planters, spread forth their huge branches of green leaves over the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Jengree in Bassa Local...

WHO releases new cancer, hepatitis drugs

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:45 PM PDT

The World Health Organisation has released a new list of treatments for hepatitis C, a variety of cancers (including breast cancer and leukaemia) and tuberculosis. In a statement issued on Friday in...

Going to US is like jumping into fire — Kashamu

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:58 PM PDT

Senator-elect and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, on Saturday, denied any past trip to the United States and ruled out any possibility of ever visiting...

Woman Who Attempted To Trek From Abuja To Otueke In Honour Of Jonathan Ends Her Mission Prematurely

Posted: 09 May 2015 06:58 PM PDT

A young Nigerian woman, Gloria made headlines yesterday when she joined staunch President Jonathan's supporter, Oladele John Nihi, and vowed to trek to Otuoke from Abuja.  Sadly, she has called...

Poor turnout mars Lagos Carnival

Posted: 09 May 2015 03:08 PM PDT

Poor turnout of people at the 2015 Lagos Carnival marred the event staged on Saturday at the historical Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on the island. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...

Sanusi visits el-Rufai

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:39 PM PDT

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, said on Saturday in Kaduna that for electing a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam...

Boko Haram survivor graduates from university

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:40 PM PDT

Dressed in a red and blue gown and mortar board, Abubakar Umar collected his degree on Saturday looking like just another proud student. But if there was nothing to make the 26-year-old petroleum...

Osinbajo shares testimony at Redemption Camp

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:39 PM PDT

Vice-President elect. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has appreciated Nigerians for their love, support and vote during the just concluded March 28 presidential and National Assembly elections. Speaking during...

Super Iheanacho scores again for Manchester City

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:40 PM PDT

Nigeria starlet Kelechi Iheanacho has won the inaugural International Premier League Cup for Manchester City U-21 team, scoring the only goal in his team 1-0 victory over FC Porto on Friday night,...

Buhari congratulates David Cameron on poll victory

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:38 PM PDT

Nigeria's president-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to British Prime Minister, David Cameron, congratulating him on his victory in the just-concluded British...

Mubarak jailed in corruption retrial

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:33 PM PDT

Former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, has been sentenced to three years in jail on corruption charges after a retrial in Cairo. His sons were given four years each in the same case which...

Pep Guardiola set to take over at Manchester City

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:31 PM PDT

Pep Guardiola will quit as Bayern Munich manager and take over at Manchester City, according to an extraordinary report. The report emanates via Qatari-owned sports media giant Bein Sports, who...

Practice what you preach at home, Adeboye tells pastors

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:27 PM PDT

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised ministers of God to practice the sermons they preach at home because their children are...

Burnley relegated from Premier League

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:26 PM PDT

Burnley were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday despite winning 1-0 at fellow strugglers Hull City, which left them seven points from safety with only two games remaining. Promoted from...

Police IG sets up special unit to protect judges, courts

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:16 PM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Solomon Arase, has directed Command Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately set up Judges Protection Units (JPU) for Judges and courts within their areas...

Alibaba acquires $56 million stake in US online retailer Zulily

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:13 PM PDT

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has acquired a more than nine-percent stake in US online retailer Zulily, according to regulatory papers. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission...

Madrid draw 2-2 with Valencia, Barcelona win, closer to the league titile

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:09 PM PDT

Real Madrid may need a miracle to win the Spanish La Liga this season after battling a two-goal deficit to play a 2-2 draw with Valencia at home on Saturday. The draw left Real with a four-point...

Nigerians deported from Niger begin HIV/AIDS screening

Posted: 09 May 2015 02:04 PM PDT

The Yobe State Agency for Control of HIV/AIDS on Saturday commenced HIV/AIDS screening for over 4,000 Nigerian returnees from Niger Republic, who fled the state at the wake of insurgency. Executive...

PDP vows to hold Buhari’s govt accountable, return to power in 2019

Posted: 09 May 2015 03:08 PM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to present a credible opposition for the country and return to power in 2019. The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is the Chairman of...

Nigeria is rich, but Nigerians are poor, EU tells Buhari

Posted: 09 May 2015 08:45 AM PDT

The European Union (EU) on Saturday urged the President-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that Nigerians enjoyed the democracy dividends. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS,...

Aliyu backs Fayose, asks Mu’azu, others to resign

Posted: 09 May 2015 08:43 AM PDT

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State on Saturday urged leaders of Peoples Democratic Party to emulate the British political leaders, who resigned after leading their party to defeat in Thursday's...

North Korea ‘test fires’ submarine-launched missile

Posted: 09 May 2015 08:39 AM PDT

North Korea says it has successfully test-fired a newly developed ballistic missile from a submarine, in what would be the latest display of the country's advancing military capabilities. North...

Reasons why Dangote cannot afford to buy Arsenal football club - Etcetera

Posted: 09 May 2015 08:36 AM PDT

You have sold some shares and you've got some money to spend. Now you want the ultimate: Your own football club. Hold on there, are you sure? Football clubs are a nightmare to run. In fact, almost...

Airbus military plane crashes in Spain

Posted: 09 May 2015 08:34 AM PDT

An Airbus A400M military plane crashed into a field a mile (1.6 km) north of San Pablo airport in Seville in southern Spain on Saturday while apparently on a test flight, officials said. Prime...

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