Tuesday, 20 October 2015

NigerianEye: “Don’t Cry for Bola Tinubu, By Femi Aribisala” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Don’t Cry for Bola Tinubu, By Femi Aribisala” plus 29 more

Don’t Cry for Bola Tinubu, By Femi Aribisala

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:12 PM PDT

Many monuments have been built in honour of the man Bola Tinubu. He is acclaimed as the political genius of our times who not only engineered the taming of the PDP juggernaut, he caged it and...

Buhari violating federal character in appointments – Ekweremadu

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:13 PM PDT

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari has violated the provisions of the federal character as contained in Section 14 of the constitution of the...

Head of Federal Civil Service Danladi Kifasi quits

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:20 PM PDT

There was tension yesterday following the "sudden" decision of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi to proceed on retirement. There were strong indications last night...

IN PICTURES: Buhari at the ground-breaking ceremony for the 260km super highway project in Cross Rivers

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:20 PM PDT

President Buhari today conducted the ground-breaking ceremony for the 260-kilometre Calabar-Kastina-Ala Super Highway road project at Obung, Cross River. Buhari, who was forced to abandon his...

An Ode To The Tyrant, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:21 PM PDT

There comes a time in the life of a man when he must be a man and stand up and speak the truth, even when others are too timid and intimidated to do so. By the grace of God I have today reached that...

Army issues final warning to Boko Haram terrorists

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:09 PM PDT

The Nigerian Army, yesterday, issued a final warning to Boko Haram terrorists who are yet to surrender, to do so without further delay in order to escape the impending final onslaught. The Nigerian...

Arik’s planes collide at Lagos airport

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 03:31 PM PDT

Two planes belonging to Arik Air, yesterday, brushed each other while manoeuvring out of the apron at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The two planes had their...

Nigeria's Ideye leads Olympiacos to away victory

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 03:27 PM PDT

Ideye Brown scored from an almost impossible angle as the Greek champions built on their Arsenal win with another away victory. Olympiacos took the points at Dinamo Zagreb that many predicted...

Ekiti, Osun election rigging tape: Army sets up board to investigate

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 03:04 PM PDT

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday set up a high powered Board of Inquiry (BOI) to investigate alleged malpractices and involvement of its personnel in Ekiti and Osun states in 2014 gubernatorial...

EFCC didn’t arrest me for missing money in Akwa Ibom’s treasury - Akpabio

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 03:03 PM PDT

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invited him and honoured the invitation over alleged siphoning of N108.1 billion from...

Era of ‘godfatherism’ over in PDP - Secondus

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 03:00 PM PDT

National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP declared Tuesday that the era of godfatherim was over as it has learnt its lessons and not ready to make mistakes of the past. According to...

Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich: Blazing gunners end Guardiola’s winning run

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 02:37 PM PDT

Goals from Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil helped Arsenal reignite their Champions League hopes with a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich. Arsene Wenger's side headed into the Emirates Stadium contest with...

FG set to appoint new Head of Civil Service

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:42 AM PDT

In an effort to ensure Federal Character Principle as enshrined in the Nigeria's Constitution, the Federal Government may soon announce a new Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOS). The...

Like Father, Like Son: Kanu Nwankwo's son scores 4 goals in one match

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:42 AM PDT

A truck load of expectations will surely exist, if you decide to play football and you are a son of a football legend like Kanu Nwankwo. Arguably one of the best footballers ever to come out of...

Nigerians react to the delay in Rotimi Amaechi's screening

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:26 AM PDT

Nigerians on Tuesday, took to the social media to react over Senate's postponement of the ministerial screening of former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi and other nominees. NigerianEye...

Rich people are joining terrorism – Osinbajo

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:42 AM PDT

Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo has said he had seen wealthy individuals who are being enlisted into terrorism. He, however, did not name the individuals. A statement by his Senior Special Assistant...

EFCC probes former Minister, Abba Moro over 2014 immigration scam

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:27 AM PDT

The ex-Minister of Interior, Abba Moro has been summoned and is being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over the 2014 ill-fated recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration...

Court hears Lai mohammed’s N500m suit against Olisa Metuh Nov 17

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:40 AM PDT

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday adjourned till November 17, 2015 to hear the N500m defamation suit filed by the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,...

Oshiomhole reshuffles cabinet

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:37 AM PDT

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle in the State Executive Council. He took the decision at the State Executive Council its meeting held Tuesday held in...

Buhari flags off N600m Calabar-Katsina-Ala Highway

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:36 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday performed the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the 260km dual carriage road to link Calabar to Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the event held at...

Police arrest supporters of Radio Biafra director

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:25 AM PDT

Several supporters of the embattled director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu were Tuesday arrested by the Anambra State police command at various points in Awka as they embarked on protests in the...

FG revives 14 assembly plants

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:21 AM PDT

Mr Aminu Jalal, the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), on Tuesday said 14 assembly plants, which existed before the automotive policy, had been...

FRSC boss orders re-arrest of traffic offender detained by Fayose

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:20 AM PDT

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has issued a warrant for the immediate re-arrest of a purported FRSC official who was last Friday, detained by Governor...

Nigerian Stock Exchange market capitalisation rises by N37 Billion

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 10:17 AM PDT

The market indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the second consecutive day maintained an upward trend with the market capitalisation appreciating by N37 billion, due to price...

The 23-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or 2015 has been revealed - here's who made the cut

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:28 AM PDT

The nominees for the 2015 Ballon d'Or are out!!!Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has won the prestigious prize for the last two years, given to the player at the top of the world...

Nigerian man arrested for raping friend's wife in India

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:29 AM PDT

A 28-year-old Nigerian has been arrested by the Police in India for allegedly raping his friend's wife in a city,  Bengaluru According to Indiatoday, the accused was overstaying in India after...

Police ready for Kogi, Bayelsa gov polls – Force HQ

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:24 AM PDT

The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its readiness for the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States, in November and December, respectively. This is contained in a statement...

Lagos Assembly summons LASTMA GM over gridlock

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:20 AM PDT

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Mr Bashir Braimah, to explain the persistent gridlock on Lagos roads. The call...

Oyo ministerial nominee, Barr Adebayo Shittu distances self from religious fanaticism

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 08:15 AM PDT

The ministerial nominee from Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Shittu distanced himself from religious fanaticism while he was being screened by the Senate on Tuesday. Barrister Shittu, a candidate from...

Ghana settles dispute with Nigeria over unpaid gas bill

Posted: 20 Oct 2015 07:42 AM PDT

The Ghanaian Government said it would pay a Nigerian gas consortium 170 million dollars it owed by February, apparently resolving a dispute that led the consortium to threaten to cut supply. Ghana's...
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