Wednesday, 23 September 2015

NigerianEye: “HID Awolowo’s death forced me out of hiding – Jonathan admits” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “HID Awolowo’s death forced me out of hiding – Jonathan admits” plus 29 more


HID Awolowo’s death forced me out of hiding – Jonathan admits

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:27 PM PDT

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was among the dignitaries who visited the Ikenne country home of the Awolowos to pay tributes to their matriarch, Hannah Idowu Dideolu, who passed on last...

National Security Adviser warns of likely Boko Haram attack in Lagos

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:30 PM PDT

The office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, has issued a security alert on the likelihood of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports. The alert was as a result of the concern expressed by the...

Sylva to Oshiomhole, “you are a liar and mischief maker”

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:48 PM PDT

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva has described as a deliberate "act of mischief" and "lies" the claims by the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole that he truncated the...

PICTURES: Boko Haram Commander, Bulama Modu and 43 others nabbed by Nigerian troops

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:36 PM PDT

The Nigerian Army has said troops involved in the on-going counter terrorism operation have arrested a top Boko Haram Commander identified as Bulama Modu and 43 others. The Acting Director, Army...

The Buhari I know won’t northernise Nigeria — Shettima

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 11:08 PM PDT

Assessment of President Muhammadu Buhari's performance so far To start with, 100 days is not enough to assess a government. But one would have expected that in 100 days, the government would have...

Egypt urged to also clear cases of journalists tried in absentia

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:56 PM PDT

Commenting on the reported releases of Baher Mohammad and Mohammad Fahmy, Al Jazeera Media Network's acting director general said: "We're delighted for them both and their families. It is hard to...

Cameroonian troops kill 17 Boko Haram militants

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:53 PM PDT

At least 17 fighters from the Nigerian Islamic extremist group Boko Haram have died in clashes with Cameroon troops in the border town of Amchide, informed sources said Tuesday. In the nearby...

Police IG orders massive deployment of policemen to rescue Falae

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:50 PM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed the Ondo State Commissioner of Police to accelerate efforts and mobilise all resources to rescue elder statesman, Chief Olu Falae, who was...

Celta Vigo thrash Barcelona 4-1

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:45 PM PDT

VIGO, AP – Celta Vigo swept to a shock 4-1 victory over Barcelona, while Real Madrid went top of the Spanish league with a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao Wednesday on a mixed night for the title...

Why we can’t pay salaries before Sallah — Nasarawa Govt

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:47 PM PDT

Nasarawa State Government has denied allegations that it has refused to pay salaries to state workers until the ongoing biometric exercise was completed. The government, however, apologized to...

Tottenham 1-2 Arsenal: Fantastic Flamini brace sends Gunners through

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:46 PM PDT

Mathieu Flamini's exceptional volley gave Arsenal a 2-1 League Cup win over fierce rivals Tottenham on Wednesday. Flamini opened the scoring in the 26th minute, pouncing on Michel Vorm's save to...

Martial can’t stop scoring, as Man Utd beat Ipsiwch

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:44 PM PDT

Anthony Martial's rich goalscoring form continued as Manchester United eased into the League Cup fourth round with victory at home to Ipswich Town.Wayne Rooney got his first domestic goal of the...

El-Rufai bans social gatherings in Kaduna

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:35 PM PDT

The Kaduna State Government has banned all forms of social gathering during the Eid-el-Kabir festival. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant, Media...

Naira depreciates against the Dollar

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:34 PM PDT

The Naira, yesterday, depreciated slightly against the Dollar at the parallel market, dropping by N2. The currency traded N222, N350 and N256 against the Dollar, Pounds and Euro, respectively. On...

HID Awolowo to be buried on her birthday, November 25

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:04 AM PDT

Chief HID Awolowo, who died on Saturday, is to be buried on her birthday, November 25, the family has said. The eldest daughter of the deceased, Rev. Omotola Oyediran, on Wednesday said the late...

Amaechi is trying to divert attention from “shocking” revelations - PDP

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:02 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State on Wednesday described the claim by the immediate past state governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, that he had sued the party as a threat aimed at diverting...

How Falae was kidnapped - Driver, PA

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 10:04 AM PDT

THE driver and the personal assistant to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Chief Oluyemisi Falae, yesterday, gave a detailed account of how their boss was abducted by Fulani...

105-yr-old Japanese sets 100m world record, to meet Bolt

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 09:56 AM PDT

A fleet-footed Japanese centenarian raced into the Guinness World Records reference book on Wednesday and declared himself a "medical marvel" as he continues to stalk sprint king Usain Bolt.Hidekichi...

REVEALED: Full list of senators that followed Saraki to Tribunal

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 09:54 AM PDT

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was docked at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu led 29 other senators to the CCT in solidarity with the Senate...

Egypt’s al-Sissi pardons Al Jazeera journalists, activists for Sallah

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 08:59 AM PDT

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Wednesday pardoned two Al Jazeera journalists jailed for three years in a case that drew worldwide attention to his government's crackdown on...

APC seeks continued support for Buhari

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 08:56 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress on Wednesday appealed to Nigerians to continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari in the daunting task of steering the country to peace, security and...

I’m back in charge – Burkina Faso President

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 08:54 AM PDT

Burkina Faso's interim President Michel Kafando, who was taken hostage during a coup a week ago, said he was back in power and had restored a civilian transitional government. "I have returned to...

WATCH FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Robert Lewandowski scores FIVE goals in eight minutes, 59 seconds

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 08:45 AM PDT

Even if you are not a football fan, Robert Lewandowski's astonishing feat should still impress you. The Bayern Munich forward scored a sensational five-goal haul in just nine minutes for Bayern...

Buhari blasts Boko Haram - 'Your days are numbered'

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 06:44 AM PDT

President Muhammed Buhari has again assured Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram insurgents are numbered. He gave the assurance in a message to facilitate with Muslims in the country as they...

IN PICTURES: Former president, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife pay condolence visit to the Awolowos

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 06:34 AM PDT

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is presently in Ikenne Ogun State on a condolence visit to the Awolowo family on the death of Chief Mrs. Hannah Dideolu Awolowo. More pictures below..

2015 Hajj: 3 million Muslims gather at Arafat

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 06:28 AM PDT

No fewer than three million Muslims from across the world gathered Wednesday at the plain of Arafat to observe one of the obligatory aspect of this year's Hajj. The pilgrims, who gathered at the...

How deadly Nigerian syndicates operate prostitution rings in Dubai

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 05:55 AM PDT

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons Tuesday paraded‎ five women allegedly operating a trafficking racket that ships girls to Dubai for prostitution.Blessing Gabriel, 25;...

Arsene Wenger splits from wife

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 05:44 AM PDT

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, 65, has split from his wife Annie, 59. The couple got married in 2010 but have been together for years and have an 18 year old daughter together. They are said to have...

APC felicitates with Nigerian Muslims at Eid-el-Kabir

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 03:32 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) felicitates with all Muslims in the country on the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Kabir, wishing them a successful, joyous and peaceful celebrations. In a...

Osinbajo to represent Buhari in Burkina Faso

Posted: 23 Sep 2015 03:29 AM PDT

Following the resolutions of the Extra-ordinary session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders in Abuja on Tuesday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will represent President...

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