Saturday, 17 October 2015

NigerianEye: “ALLEGED N108 Billion FRAUD: EFCC confronts Akpabio with evidence of transactions” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “ALLEGED N108 Billion FRAUD: EFCC confronts Akpabio with evidence of transactions” plus 29 more


ALLEGED N108 Billion FRAUD: EFCC confronts Akpabio with evidence of transactions

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:01 PM PDT

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, yesterday, grilled former Governor Godswill Akpabio for over seven hours, and confronted him with evidence of alleged financial impropriety...

Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu arrested

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:01 PM PDT

Director of pirate radio, Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, was on Saturday, reportedly arrested by Nigeria secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu, who is also acclaimed to be the...

Why we jailed Fela's nephew - Army

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:02 PM PDT

The Nigerian Army confirmed yesterday that Brigadier General Enitan Ransome-Kuti was sentenced to six-months imprisonment and also dismissed from service by a military court martial. The Army, in a...

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets start title defense with a win

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:02 PM PDT

The United States conceded two quick goals at the start of the second half to fall 2-0 to Nigeria in its first match at the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Nigeria, the defending champion, dominated...

Buhari’s Ministerial List Shows That He Belongs To Somebody – Cardinal Okogie

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:30 PM PDT

For over four decades, he held the nation spell-bound with his activ­ism and catechism. Ordained first as a priest on December 11, 1966, consecrated as a titular Bishop in August 1971, Archbishop in...

Alamieyeseigha death: The conspiracy theory!

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:03 PM PDT

It was instructive that Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State had to add that important line in his state broadcast on the sudden demise of Chief Deipreye Alamieyeseigha that people should...

My kidnap useful if South West is rescued from Fulani herdsmen - Falae

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 10:04 PM PDT

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae yesterday revisited his recent abduction by gunmen and said his ordeal remains a blessing until the Yoruba are...

Newborn baby abandoned at refuse dump site in Kano

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:52 PM PDT

A day-old baby girl was abandoned in a refuse dump site in Bubbugaje village of Kumbots Local Government Area of Kano State with her umbilical cord still attached. The dark skinned baby which could...

NUC lifts ban on UniAbuja

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:42 PM PDT

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has lifted the ban on admission into the programmes of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education...

Fayose didn’t arrest our staff - FRSC

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:40 PM PDT

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disowned a traffic offender, Mr. Adeola Alabi, arrested by Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose last Thursday. Ekiti Sector Commander, Stanley Chinedum, said...

Rivers APC, PDP at war over Amaechi’s ministerial screening

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:39 PM PDT

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of desperation in its moves to stop the Senate from confirming the nomination of...

El-Rufai denies nominating sister for ministerial position

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:36 PM PDT

The Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has refuted claims that he nominated his foster sister, Zainab Ahmed as the ministerial nominee representing Kaduna state. He dismissed the...

HAJJ STAMPEDE: How I escaped death – Bauchi Speaker

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:34 PM PDT

The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon Kawuwa Damina, a pilgrim from Nigeria, has given personal account of how narrowly escaped death at Mina, near Mecca, where over 1000 lives were...

We’ve not won yet — Oliseh

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:16 PM PDT

Despite beating Burkina Faso 2-0 in a 2016 CHAN qualifier, Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has warned his team are yet to win anything. Goals by Bature Yaro and Gbolahan Salami in either half handed...

Our cocoa will soon get stock market pricing — Mimiko

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:09 PM PDT

Governor Olusegun Mimiko says plans are almost concluded to ensure cocoa products in Ondo State gain commodity pricing and value at the Stock Exchange Market. Mimiko said group-farmers will get...

NDLEA arrests man with 108 ATM cards

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 08:49 PM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday said it had arrested a 34-year-old man, (name withheld) suspected to be working for an international criminal organisation. The agency...

Cameroon girls take over Calabar sex market

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 02:31 PM PDT

Calabar, Cross River State capital, is famous as the home of bevy and succulent women. Their welcoming disposition gives the city a warm and alluring ambience to many a visitor to the city. The...

Pension thieves must return stolen funds - El-Rufai

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 01:18 PM PDT

Kaduna Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to recover all monies stolen from the coffers of the state pension treasury over the years by a cabal of pension syndicates and thieves. He also said...

Arsenal fire-power too good for Watford

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 01:10 PM PDT

Arsenal moved back into second place in the Premier League as goals from Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroudand Aaron Ramsey secured a 3-0 win at Watford.  Arsene...

Godswill Akpabio returns to EFCC for more questioning

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:28 AM PDT

Former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has returned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for more questioning after he was allowed to go home Friday night. Akpabio...

Manchester City trash Bournemouth, 5-1

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:20 AM PDT

Manchester City maintained their grip on top spot in the Premier League with Raheem Sterling scoring his first professional hat-trick in a 5-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium....

Ronaldo makes history, becomes Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:16 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo has become Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer after finding the net in Saturday's 3-0 win over Levante. Marcelo put the hosts into an early lead on Saturday and, despite...

Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa: Costa gets Mourinho's champions back on track

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:13 AM PDT

Diego Costa's tap-in and an Alan Hutton own goal gave Chelsea their first win in four matches on Saturday as the Premier League champions beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Both sides came...

Everton 0-3 Manchester United: Rooney helps Van Gaal's men return to winning ways

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 09:08 AM PDT

Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at Goodison Park since 2007 as Manchester United bounced back from defeat to Arsenal with an impressive 3-0 Premier League win over Everton. Morgan...

Liverpool hold Tottenham to draw in Jurgen Klopp's first match

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 07:07 AM PDT

Jurgen Klopp, the self-proclaimed "Normal One," left White Hart Lane with what he labelled a "normal result" as his new Liverpool side drew 0-0 with Tottenham.Much had been made of the German's...

Pope to visit mosque, slum, refugee camp in Africa – Vatican

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 07:01 AM PDT

Pope Francis will visit a refugee camp and a mosque in the Central African Republic as well as a slum in Kenya during a trip to Africa next month loaded with potential security risks. The pontiff...

FIFA hit by fresh corruption scandal

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 07:00 AM PDT

Already reeling from the accusations surrounding the attribution of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup competitions, FIFA has been plunged into a new scandal relating to the 2006 edition. Although...

I will make sure Chelsea does not relegate - Mourinho

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 06:58 AM PDT

Jose Mourinho hopes Diego Costa's return from suspension will provide troubled champions Chelsea with the spark to ignite their spluttering campaign. Feted as kings of the Premier League in May,...

REVEALED: Godswill Akpabio questioned by EFCC for allegedly stealing N108.1 Billion

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 05:25 AM PDT

A citizen's petition, not an investigation by the EFCC was the reason the agency invited Senate minority leader and former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio to its office Friday. The...

JTF nabs 10 suspected suppliers of fuel to Boko Haram

Posted: 17 Oct 2015 05:25 AM PDT

The Joint Task Force (Operation Salama) in Jigawa, has arrested 10 suspected suppliers of fuel to Boko Haram members in Birniwa local government area of the state. Brig.-Gen. Hamisu Hassan of...

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