Tuesday, 2 June 2015

NigerianEye: “Buhari tipped to take charge as petroleum minister, head oil ministry himself” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Buhari tipped to take charge as petroleum minister, head oil ministry himself” plus 29 more


Buhari tipped to take charge as petroleum minister, head oil ministry himself

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:16 PM PDT

There are fresh speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari will keep the petroleum minister portfolio for himself in the new cabinet rather than trust anyone else with the ministry, which currently...

Suicide bomber screamed “Sai Buhari” before killing 50 in Maiduguri – Police

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:15 PM PDT

Another bomb blast rocked the troubled Borno State capital of Maiduguri late on Tuesday morning , leaving many dead and others wounded. Prior to the explosion at the popular Kasuwan Shanu (meat...

Is President Buhari Born Again?, By Femi Aribisala

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:16 PM PDT

President Buhari tried to make us understand during the presidential election campaign that he is not the Buhari we once knew. He even went as far as wear an ill-fitting western suit and bow-tie to...

'Let me help you nominate your ministers' - Fayose begs Buhari

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:17 PM PDT

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, today begged President Muhammadu Buhari to give him the privilege of nominating an Ekiti State indigene for appointment into Buhari's cabinet. Fayose, who was...

Over 50 dead in Maiduguri suicide bombing

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:18 PM PDT

A bomb blast has hit a busy market in the city of Maiduguri on Tuesday, killing as many as 50 people, according to eyewitnesses. A man blew himself up at Gamboru cattle market, according to...

EFCC quizzes Nyako for another eight hours

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:08 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has continued the interrogation of a former Adamawa governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako (retd.). Nyako surrendered himself to the commission on Monday and...

Nigerian Senators, Reps to leave with 469 exotic vehicles

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:03 PM PDT

Senators and members of the House of Representatives will go home with the operational vehicles of the National Assembly currently in their possession as the 7th Assembly winds down on Friday. Each...

FIFA UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: Ghana upset Argentina

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:53 PM PDT

Argentina pre-tournament favourites to win Group B, are facing an early exit after they lost 3-2 to Ghana in an exciting Fifa Under-20 World Cup match in Wellington. Argentina, who boast a side...

Two ​Nigerian women caught on China-bound flight smuggling cocaine in their private parts — NDLEA

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:34 PM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it ha​s​ arrested two women attempting to smuggle cocaine aboard a Qatar Airways flight to China. Deborah Alaka and Chinyere Chukwujekwu were found to...

Nigerian Scientist Presents Ebola Vaccine Report In France

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:15 PM PDT

A Nigerian vaccinologist, Simon Agwale, has presented a report of an experimental vaccine for the dreaded Ebola virus disease to a scientific conference in France. In a statement, Yuri Nakamoto, on...

Boko Haram will be in for surprises for daring Buhari — APC Chairman, John Oyegun

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:13 PM PDT

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Odigie Oyegun, has said Boko Haram insurgents will be in for surprises for daring the resolve of President Muhammadu Buhari to end the...

How APC supporters attacked me on my way to Buhari’s inauguration — David Mark

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:04 PM PDT

Nigeria's Senate President, David Mark, Tuesday, revealed that unknown to many people, he was attacked by supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, while on his way to the Eagles Square, to...

I won’t forget Niger Delta development – Buhari

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:58 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised the people of Niger Delta to embrace peace in order to allow his administration effect positive changes and massive development in the area. The President,...

Kogi judiciary workers begin strike over judge’s kidnap

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:50 PM PDT

Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter, has embarked on a three-day sympathy strike to protest against the abduction of Justice Samuel Obayomi of the State High Court. JUSUN, in a...

FIFA president, Sepp Blatter resigns

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:46 PM PDT

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has decided to step down as leader of football's governing body. Blatter announced his decision just four days after the FIFA Congress that saw  him win a fifth term...

NDLEA serves Kashamu extradition notice

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:48 PM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has formally served the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial district, Buruji Kashamu, a notice by the United States government, demanding his...

Shekau absent in Boko Haram’s latest video

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:53 PM PDT

Boko Haram rejected claims from Nigeria's military that it has been routed by a four-nation offensive in a video released online on Tuesday, which does not show the group's leader, Abubakar...

Service chiefs to plan command’s relocation to Maiduguri

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:55 PM PDT

The nation's service chiefs will in a few days be working out the modalities for the relocation of Command Centre against Boko Haram to Maiduguri, Borno State, as directed by President Muhammadu...

Bauchi gov freezes govt accounts, slashes own salary

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 04:00 PM PDT

The Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has directed that all the state government accounts be frozen. Abubakar has also reduced his salary and that of his deputy by 50 per...

EFCC arraigns CBN officials, others for N8bn currency scam

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 01:12 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other banks in the Federal High Court, Ibadan, for their roles in the recycling of...

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike sleeping on duty

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 07:11 AM PDT

At a retreat for elected PDP National Assembly members in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, themed "The Role of Opposition in Facilitating Development and Good Governance", Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers...

Buhari, Service Chiefs in crucial meeting

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 07:13 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Service Chiefs this afternoon went into a crucial meeting in what is seen a prelude to the eventual disengagement of the service chiefs who all served under...

Boko Haram launches fresh attack In Maiduguri

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:15 AM PDT

Boko Haram militants on Tuesday launched a renewed attack on Maiduguri just days after the military repelled an assault on the key city. Residents said the Islamists arrived in the Moronti area of...

EFCC Docks National Gallery Director

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:31 AM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned one Orji Chidi Festus, an assistant director and head, Internal Audit, National Gallery of Art, Abuja, before Justice Bello...

Tanker fire guts several shops and cars in Lagos

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:20 AM PDT

Several shops were razed on Tuesday in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, after a loaded fuel tanker crashed around the Iyana ipaje Bus Stop. Some eyewitnesses claimed that the tanker fell from the overhead...

Buhari asks Senate to clear 15 advisers

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 05:21 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday requested the approval of the Senate to appoint 15 Special Advisers, who will assist him to carry out his functions as President and Commander in Chief of the...

Nigerian court fixes July 8 for Judgment on Synagogue building collapse

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:30 AM PDT

Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe today fixed July 8 for judgment on the inquest into the collapse of a building within the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN which left over 116...

Tips to guide you on ways to remain sexy for life

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:25 AM PDT

Don't let your age keep you from experiencing the pleasures of intimacy.  Although libido may lessen as you age, here's how to feel sexy for a lifetime. As you grow older, it's easy to lose that...

Ondo House of Assembly inaugurates self, APC declares exercise illegal

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:45 AM PDT

In a twist of legislative procedure, the Ondo State House Assembly was on Monday inaugurated, four days before the scheduled date of take-off. Instead of Governor Olusegun Mimiko, it was the Clerk...

We do not have the power to display Buhari, Osinbajo’s assets - CCB

Posted: 02 Jun 2015 03:15 AM PDT

Those who asking the new president and his deputy to publicly declare their asset will have to wait a bit longer as the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, which keeps custody of the assets declared by the...

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