Monday, 17 August 2015

NigerianEye: “'I’ve nothing to fear' - Custom boss says, as he tenders resignation” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “'I’ve nothing to fear' - Custom boss says, as he tenders resignation” plus 29 more

'I’ve nothing to fear' - Custom boss says, as he tenders resignation

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:49 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi. With the acceptance, Abdullahi is expected to proceed on...

Pastor Adeboye: “The Richest Man in the World”, By Femi Aribisala

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:42 PM PDT

Recently, a friend took me to the jewel-in-the-crown of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a glitzy parish called "City of David" in Victoria Island, Lagos. Displayed resplendently on a wall in...

'Yes, i hate Okocha' - Oliseh

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:56 PM PDT

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has finally laid to rest rumours that he does not see eye-to-eye with his former assistant in the Eagles Austin Jay-Jay Okocha when he said; ''yes, I hate...

If Igbos are butchered again, Nigeria will break; Fani- Kayode warns

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:48 PM PDT

Ex-Director of Publicity, Peoples Democratic Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode Monday lampooned the Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics,...

Boko Haram raids Borno village, kills seven, loots grains, carts away livestocks

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:53 PM PDT

Boko Haram extremists on Monday raided a village in restive northeast Nigeria's Borno state near the border with Niger, killing seven people, community leaders told AFP. Dozens of gunmen stormed...

No amount of pressure will make me give up on anti-corruption war - Buhari

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:57 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday assured Nigerians that no amount of pressure that could be mounted on him would make him give up the ongoing war he is waging against corruption in the...

Naira rises to 217 against dollar

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 10:44 PM PDT

The naira appreciated against the United States dollar at the parallel market on Monday to 217, from 221 recorded on Friday. The naira rose on the back of weak demand for the dollar at the foreign...

PICTURES: Vice President Osinbajo arrives Ethiopia to atend a one-day South Sudan mediation summit

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 04:02 PM PDT

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at a peace mediation summit on the situation in South Sudan tomorrow in Addis Ababa. The summit will be on the...

Ndigbo will not tolerate further marginalization in Nigeria – MASSOB

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 11:33 AM PDT

Chief Ralph Uwazurike led Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB has warned that Ndigbo will not tolerate alleged further marginalization in Nigeria, urging President...

We will win Kogi governorship election – APC

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 11:29 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday expressed optimism that it would win upcoming governorship election in Kogi and warned all aspirants and supporters to shun violence during the...

Buhari vows to reverse bad economic policies

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 11:27 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he will gladly reverse or abandon some inherited economic policies if doing so will lead to the creation of more jobs for Nigerians. According to a...

Nigerian women, children to benefit from recovered loot – Buhari

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 11:25 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday promised officials of the Ministry of Women Affairs that part of the money his administration would recover from those who have stolen the nation's commonwealth...

FRSC impounds 1,200 vehicles in three weeks

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 11:21 AM PDT

The Federal Road Safety Corps has impounded no fewer than 1,293 vehicles and also penalised 1,402 offenders within three weeks. The corps observed that majority of the drivers were driving without...

Buhari accepts resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:10 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi. With the acceptance, Abdullahi is expected to proceed on...

Emir of Misau is dead

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:50 AM PDT

The Emir of Misau in Bauchi state, Muhammadu Manga III, has died at the age of 78. His youngest son, Aliko, said the monarch died on Monday in his palace after a protracted illness. He left...

Buhari set to employ extra 10,000 Police officers

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 11:17 AM PDT

Nigeria's president, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the federal government is emplacing appropriate framework that will facilitate the employment of an extra 10,000 Police...

APC is determined to address Nigeria’s economic woes – Osinbajo

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:53 AM PDT

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinabajo has reiterated his Party, the All Progressives Congress, APC is determined to work and see the country emerge as a major economic and political participant in...

Oliseh invites 18 foreign-based players for Tanzania

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:50 AM PDT

Super Eagles' Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has invited 18 overseas-based professionals for next month's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. Eagles' first –choice...

Bishop Kukah and Jonathanians' logic - Olalekan Adigun

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:30 AM PDT

It appears to me that a set of Nigerians are yet to get used to the fact that Goodluck Jonathan is no longer Nigerian president. We recall before the March 28 election, in their bid to show him their...

“President Buhari’s Jobs Search” By Garba Shehu

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:05 AM PDT

The ongoing ministerial briefing of the President at the State House, Abuja, put a spotlight on an important sector long neglected by previous administrations, yet one that can create millions of...

Attempt by a suicide bomber to attack market Borno market foiled

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:02 AM PDT

An attempt by a suicide bomber to attack and wreak havoc at Rumirgo Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday was thwarted by a gallant vigilante group member. Colonel Sani...

Buhari should send all corrupt persons to jail – Sultan of Sokoto

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 09:00 AM PDT

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar has advised President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to prosecute all those found guilty of corruption. He said this at National Security Conference on:...

Pastor seeks dissolution of marriage over nagging

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:51 AM PDT

A pastor, Tunde Adekunle, on Monday urged an Akure Customary Court to dissolve his 15 year-old marriage to his wife, Agbeke for alleged frequent nagging. Adekunle, founder of Christ Living Church,...

South African prosecutors file Pistorius appeal

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:50 AM PDT

South African state prosecutors filed an appeal on Monday against the verdict of culpable homicide passed on Oscar Pistorius for killing his girlfriend, arguing the athlete should have been convicted...

We took $75m loan because PDP stole so much money – Oshiomhole

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:48 AM PDT

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, said the state was forced to take a World Bank Development loan because the Peoples Democratic Party-led Federal Government in 16 years looted the nation's...

Rivers poll: Tribunal declines to dismiss APC’s petition against Wike

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:37 AM PDT

The Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, has declined to dismiss the petition seeking to sack Governor Nyesom Wike from office. ‎In a ruling this afternoon, the...

Man Utd make Champions League return

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:35 AM PDT

The Champions League theme music will boom out over Old Trafford again on Tuesday when Manchester United return to the competition against Belgian side Club Brugge in the play-off round. After a...

Five issues that will be troubling Chelsea’s fans

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:30 AM PDT

Chelsea's one-sided 3-0 loss away to Manchester City on Sunday left the defending champions five points below their opponents in 16th place in the nascent Premier League standings. The season may...

80-year-old bungee jumps off one of Europe’s highest bridges

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:26 AM PDT

A Bulgarian octogenarian has made a lifelong dream come true by bungee jumping from one of Europe's highest bridges, the woman told AFP on Monday. Penka Baleva leapt from the 190-metre (620-foot)...

IG urges adequate funding of police

Posted: 17 Aug 2015 08:25 AM PDT

Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, on Monday called for adequate funding of the Nigeria Police to ensure operational efficiency. Arase made the call at National Security Conference on,...
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