Wednesday, 7 October 2015

NigerianEye: “Court stops Diezani from leaving UK” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Court stops Diezani from leaving UK” plus 29 more

Court stops Diezani from leaving UK

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 11:08 PM PDT

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke will not be able to leave the United Kingdom (UK) until April.. That is when the investigations into allegations against her are...

Diezani’s ally, Kola Aluko, faces extradition to UK

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:47 PM PDT

There were strong indications on Wednesday that Switzerland might extradite a Nigerian oil baron, Kola Aluko, to the United Kingdom. The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, in an...

Jonathan too weak to fight corruption, Buhari can do the work - Edwin Clark

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:47 PM PDT

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Wednesday, disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan meant well for the country, but the will...

How I was disgraced, stripped naked and thrown out of Super Eagles camp — Enyeama

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:50 PM PDT

After the yelling, shouting and shoving that engulfed the Super Eagles camp in Belgium on Tuesday, skipper Vincent Enyeama still heart-broken has opened up on the disgrace meted out to him by...

EFCC probes Jonathan's Centenary City Project

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:52 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation into a petition alleging corruption in the Cente-nary City Project initiated by the administration of former President,...

I'm not a PDP member anymore - Edwin Clark

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:53 PM PDT

A former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has said he has left the Peoples Democratic Party. Clark, who was a staunch supporter of former President Goodluck Jonathan,...

Amaechi blasts Wike: 'N53 Billion Rivers cash not ‘missing’

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 11:15 PM PDT

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said no N53billion cash was missing during his tenure. He said the funds were from the Rivers State Reserve Fund which were duly approved by the...

Fulani herdsmen attack Falae again

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:53 PM PDT

For the second time in two weeks, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae was attacked by Fulani herdsmen, in Ilado village, Akure North Local Government Area of...

Lawyers reject immunity for Saraki

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 11:02 PM PDT

he proposed immunity clause for the leadership of the Legislative arm of government has been described as a free license to corruption by a civil society organisation and some lawyers in the...

Army forces Al-Mustapha to retire

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:58 PM PDT

A former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza al-Mustapha, has been compulsorily retired from the Army. His compulsory retirement, according to a military...

Nigerians examine Nigeria’s 16yrs civil rule

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:56 PM PDT

 Nigerians examine Nigeria's 16yrs civil rule [View the story "Ministerial list: Nigerians examine Nigeria's 16yrs civil rule " on Storify] Photo: Jonny Greg

Shekau missing again, as Boko Haram releases new video

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 11:19 PM PDT

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has again failed to appear in a new video released by the sect on Wednesday BBC reports. The video which was posted on BBC's Twitter handle today, shows the...

Sunday Oliseh makes Ahmed Musa Super Eagles captain

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 11:20 PM PDT

In an interview with Brilla FM this morning, Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh announced his decision to make Ahmed Musa the captain of Super Eagles . His announcement comes after he and goal...

Buhari is romancing with politicians who destroyed Nigeria for 16 years — Shekarau

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 04:42 PM PDT

Former Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, said yesterday, that President Muhammadu Buhari was romancing with politicians who destroyed Nigeria for 16 years. Shekarau, who spoke in an...

Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 04:10 PM PDT

The first official meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the leaders of both houses of the National Assembly is underway at the Aso Rock presidential villa. The Senate President, Bukola...

Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Geidam, Yobe Governor’s home town

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 04:21 PM PDT

Suspected members of Boko Haram militants are currently launching an attack on Geidam, the home town of Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state, locals say. Terrified residents said that sporadic...

NAFDAC warns Nigerians over bleaching creams that cause cancer, kidney problems

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:54 PM PDT

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, expressed concern over the alarming use of bleaching creams and skin whitening agents. NAFDAC also warned that...

Oct 31 remains deadline for BVN registration – CBN

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 03:45 PM PDT

The Central Bank of Nigeria says October 31 remains the deadline for bank customers to obtain their Bank Verification Numbers. Director, Banking and Payment System Department of CBN, Mr Dipo...

Nigerian military vows to meet December deadline to defeat Boko Haram

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 04:06 PM PDT

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, said on Wednesday that the military was re-strategising towards winning the war against Boko Haram and meeting the December, 2015 deadline...

Hajj tragedy regrettable – Saudi prince

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 01:38 PM PDT

Saudi Prince, Khaleed Bn Abdullah, on Wednesday expressed regrets over the recent stampede during this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia that led to the death of 717 pilgrims. About 75 of the...

'There is nothing wrong in Buhari becoming petroleum minister'

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 01:37 PM PDT

As opposition continue to mount against the possible emergence of President Mohammadu Buhari as the petroleum minister, former minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr. Emeka Nwaogu has dismissed the...

FIFA president, Sepp Blatter suspended

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 01:35 PM PDT

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been provisionally suspended for 90 days by the ethics committee of world football's governing body, according to multiple reports. The suspension is...

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital shuts emergency ward over Ebola scare

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 01:34 PM PDT

The accident and emergency ward of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital has been shut down following an Ebola Virus scare. The scare was as a result of the death of a patient, who passed on...

Customs free rice from import restriction

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 11:01 AM PDT

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali(retd.), has ordered the immediate removal of rice from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty...

Buhari orders probe of EFCC boss

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 10:57 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a discreet investigation of the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over sundry allegations of acts incompatible with leadership of the...

Scores of worshippers killed in two Borno mosques as suspected Boko Haram members plant bombs at worship centers

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 08:37 AM PDT

Many people have died in explosions on Tuesday night at two mosques in Gubio town, in the northern part of Borno State, a member of youth vigilance group told newsmen on Wednesday. He said the...

Russian air strikes in Syria cause civilian deaths

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 08:32 AM PDT

Civilian deaths are being reported from apparent air strikes by Russian fighter jets in the Syrian province of Hama and in areas bordering the Idlib province. Russian forces carried out the air...

Nigerian soldiers kill 100 Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 08:29 AM PDT

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that troops of the Army 120 Task Force Battalion in Yobe, have killed more than 100 fleeing terrorists at Goniri area of the state. The Acting Director of Army...

Kogi 2015: Wada seeks level playing field from Buhari

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 08:27 AM PDT

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State on Wednesday said all he needed from President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government is a level playing field before and during the forthcoming governorship...

Five countries declare interest in Nigeria’s mining sector

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 08:26 AM PDT

Alhaji Sani Shehu, the President, Miners Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday said five countries had declared interest to invest in Nigeria's mining sector. Shehu told the News Agency of Nigeria...
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