Friday, 28 August 2015

NigerianEye: “Nigerians should calm down, These are still early days, Buhari will balance appointments - Presidency” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigerians should calm down, These are still early days, Buhari will balance appointments - Presidency” plus 29 more


Nigerians should calm down, These are still early days, Buhari will balance appointments - Presidency

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:36 PM PDT

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Friday assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari's political appointments will balance out very...

The North divided over Buhari's appointments

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:43 PM PDT

Some Northern socio-political groups were on Friday divided over President Muhammadu Buhari's appointments, which have largely been criticised in the south as it has thus far favoured individuals...

Obasanjo, a liar, economic illiterate – Soyinka

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:43 PM PDT

The Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said that he has no respect for Obasanjo, who he described as an indescribable liar. Soyinka carpeted the former president on Friday night when he was...

Femi Fani-Kayode Mocks APC's 'CHANGE' Slogan, Lists Political Offices Held By Northerners

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:41 PM PDT

Femi Fani-Kayode, the former minister of Aviation and Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, today reacted the new appointments announced by President Buhari...

NigerianEye reviews the appointments made by President Buhari

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:41 PM PDT

Just as President Muhammadu Buhari approaches nearly 100-day-old administartion, his appointment of some of his administration's most key officials on Thursday set off a firestorm of condemnation,...

Fashola spent public fund on quality projects –APC

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:34 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has defended former Governor Babatunde Fashola over an allegation that the former governor misappropriated public funds. The APC described the contracts...

NNPC shuts down Warri refinery over crude oil shortage

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:32 PM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, stated that it has shut down the Warri Refineries due to operational challenges. Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of...

Meet Nigeria's first Nigeria Police female PRO

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:28 PM PDT

In his determination to advance change over status quo, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has appointed acting ACP Olabisi Alofe Kolawole as the new Force Public Relations...

Atiku's daughter appointed Commissioner in Adamawa, forfeits her salary and allowances

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:28 AM PDT

Dr Fatima Atiku, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and newly appointed Adamawa Commissioner of Health has forfeited her salary and allowances for use in revitalizing the health sector...

Extend probe to Obasanjo’s govt, SSANU tells Buhari

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:04 AM PDT

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the probe of corrupt public office holders to the administration of former President...

Fayose appoints farmer as Caretaker Chairman of a local government

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:22 AM PDT

Few weeks ago, Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose said he would gladly appoint illiterates such as Okada riders, farmers into his cabinet without looking back because they voted massively for...

Mourinho eager to add to Chelsea squad before window shuts

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 10:28 AM PDT

The reigning Premier League champions had a £38 million ($58 million, 52 million euros) bid for Everton defender John Stones rejected, despite the centre-back submitting a transfer...

Gunmen k‎ill Edo APC chieftain

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:21 AM PDT

A gang of yet to be identified gunmen on Thursday evening shot and killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko- Edo local government of Edo state, Captain Samson Amineshi...

Police gets new spokesperson, PSO

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:18 AM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has approved the appointment of Acting ACP, Olabisi Kolawole, as the new Force Public Relations Officer. This is contained in a statement issued...

IGP redeploys Mbu, 18 others

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:58 AM PDT

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, Friday approved the redeployment of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, Mbu Joseph Mbu and 18 others to various states across the...

Senate to probe power funding from 1999

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:56 AM PDT

The stage appeared set for a comprehensive probe of the nation's power sector as the Senate declared on Thursday that officials of the Federal Ministry of Power, its departments and agencies and...

We will award contracts based on transparency – NNPC

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:02 AM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has initiated transparent measures to execute the 2015 and 2016 annual award of crude oil term contract to oil companies operating in the...

Facebook has a billion users in a single day, says Mark Zuckerberg

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:00 AM PDT

For the first time over a billion people used Facebook on a single day, according to company founder Mark Zuckerberg. The "milestone" was reached on Monday, when "1 in 7 people on Earth used...

Buhari’s appointments unacceptable to Ndigbo – Ohaneze Youth Council

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:52 AM PDT

The Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, Friday, expressed deep anger over President Muhammadu Buhari's latest appointment for the positions of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, the...

Over 100 Indian companies indicate interest in Nigerian markets

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:50 AM PDT

Representatives of not less than 100 Indian companies on Friday said that more Indian companies and investors were willing to take advantage of Nigeria's huge investment environment. The...

Kenya places $20,000 bounty on suspected female terrorist

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:47 AM PDT

Kenya has offered $20,000 reward for information that may lead to the arrest of a female terror suspect believed to be hiding in a refugee camp in its northeastern border region. The authorities...

Lagosians should expect good governance ─ Governor Ambode

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:43 AM PDT

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, says his commitment to run an open and transparent administration is unshakable. Ambode, during the visit of the 51st President of Institute of Chartered...

Maiduguri IDP camps record 500 diarrhea cases

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 07:28 AM PDT

The Borno Ministry of Health on Friday said that over 500 cases of Diarrhea and vomiting had been recorded in 22 Internally Displaced Persons' Camps in the state capital. The Director Medical...

What the late Ooni of Ife told me ten days before his death - Obasanjo

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 05:13 AM PDT

"I was here in this palace ten days before the demise of kabiyesi and he told me how the Yoruba race is margnalised in the scheme of things. He also told me to ensure that the Yoruba race got its own...

Bukola Saraki's house on fire

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 05:02 AM PDT

An early morning fire incident occurred in the residence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, in the Maitama area of Abuja on Friday, but no casualty was recorded. It was gathered that some...

Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade narrowly escapes death in London

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 04:11 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade narrowly escapes death in London in the early hours of Friday. The MAMA award winner and Jonny crooner who was in Wembley to thrill fans today, took to...

Why Buhari’s Ministers Must Not Leap For Joy

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 04:04 AM PDT

By Seun Bisuga In football, coaches strive to land marquee signings that will revamp their team. The big name players they hope will help the club achieve its goals of winning titles or getting into...

Customs impounds bullet-proof vehicles, goods worth N545m

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 03:53 AM PDT

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'C', says it has impounded bullet-proof vehicles and other goods worth N545 million in the last one week. Mr David Dimka, who...

Hundreds feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 03:45 AM PDT

A boat packed with mainly African migrants bound for Italy sank off the Libyan coast on Thursday and officials said up to 200 might have died. A security official in the western town of Zuwara, from...

Vatican official accused of child p*rn dies

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 03:43 AM PDT

A papal ambassador who was on trial for child abuse charges, Jozef Wesolowski, died early Friday. The Vatican said his death was due to natural causes. Wesolowski was accused of possession of...

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