Thursday, 1 October 2015

NigerianEye: “El-Rufai compares the Billions of Naira spent by Jonathan for the yearly Independence celebration to Buhari's N70 Million” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “El-Rufai compares the Billions of Naira spent by Jonathan for the yearly Independence celebration to Buhari's N70 Million” plus 29 more


El-Rufai compares the Billions of Naira spent by Jonathan for the yearly Independence celebration to Buhari's N70 Million

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:50 PM PDT

Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai has taken a swipe at ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan for spending Billions of Naira on the yearly Independence day celebrations, compared to Buhari's 70 million Naira...

Ministerial list: It’s no longer business as usual – Saraki

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:50 PM PDT

The Senate will on Wednesday decide the procedure for screening ministerial nominees submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, who said this in an exclusive...

We won’t rush to rescue Chibok girls ─ Nigerian Army

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:50 PM PDT

The Nigerian Military says it will not be in a hurry to rescue the secondary schoolgirls in Chibok who were abducted in April 2014. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Military Headquarters,...

Independence Day Tragedy: Many feared dead as several female suicide bombers attack Borno

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:50 PM PDT

It was a bloody Independence day for Nigerians as several female suicide bombers on Thursday evening, sneaked into Sageri, Ajilari and other outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, carrying...

People are more likely to be kidnapped in the South West than any other region in Nigeria — Report

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:50 PM PDT

"A result of a recent survey it conducted shows that you are more likely to be abducted in the South West than any other region in Nigeria." Contrary to the perception that kidnapping is more...

Nothing unique about Buhari's list of ministers, not worth waiting for, for 4 months - Odumakin

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:43 PM PDT

The National Publicity Secretary of the Yoruba Socio- political group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin said yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari would have submitted the names of ministerial nominees...

Nigeria climbs to 52nd in the latest FIFA ranking

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:34 PM PDT

Nigeria climbed one spot to 52nd in the latest FIFA ranking published yesterday in Zurich. However, the Super Eagles retained the tenth position in the African continent. Algeria, Ivory Coast,...

How Fulani herdsmen kill, rape Ogun residents, farmers

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:32 PM PDT

Farmers and residents of agrarian communities in some local government areas of Ogun State have some gory tales to tell on the menace of Fulani cattle rearers, otherwise known as Fulani herdsmen. So...

'244 Nigerian pilgrims yet to be accounted for '

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:23 PM PDT

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Thursday said all Nigerians who went to Saudi Arabia for this year's pilgrimage would be accounted for. Two hundred and forty four Nigerian pilgrims are...

Iran lists 465 nationals killed in Saudi Arabia’s stampede

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:20 PM PDT

The number of Iranian pilgrims killed in the latest Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia had risen to 465, the Iranian authorities announced on Thursday. According to state IRIB Television, full list of...

Nigerian muslims to pray for Mecca stampede victims

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:17 PM PDT

A Nigerian Muslim body, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, has said it is calling for a nationwide prayer for all the victims of the fallen crane and the Mina stampede during this year holy pilgrimage...

Anambra governor pardons man after 25 years in jail

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:15 PM PDT

The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, on Thursday, released a man who had spent 25 years behind bars. He also released 24 others to mark this year's independence anniversary. A prison...

Nigeria will surmount its challenges - Oshiomhole

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:14 PM PDT

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on Nigerians to engage in collective nation building rather than "wallow in self-pity." According to him, the country has had its fair share of...

Chelsea players unhappy with Mourinho

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 03:38 PM PDT

JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly riled the Chelsea dressing room with his perceived scapegoating of certain players. Chelsea have endured a poor start to the season and lost their second Champions...

Jigawa police commissioner accused of stealing allowances meant for fighting Boko Haram

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 03:32 PM PDT

Some police officers in Jigawa state have accused their commissioner, Usman Tilli, of pocketing the allowances of personnel posted to fight Boko Haram, Premium Times reports The aggrieved officers,...

80 Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian troops

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:51 PM PDT

Nigerian Army said on Thursday that 80 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to troops battling the terror group under the code name Operation Lafiya Dole in Bama, Borno State. Colonel Sani Usman,...

PICTURES: Buhari, Saraki, Osinbajo and Dogara Dazzle At Nigeria's Independence Day Celebration

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 11:33 AM PDT

President Buhari letting the white pigeon go as Vice President Yemi Osinajo and others look on at the Independence Day celebration in Abuja on Thursday. More pictures below...

President Buhari orders fresh probe of CBN, NNPC, FIRS, NCC, Customs

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 11:34 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a complete audit of all revenue generating agencies in the country as a clean up measure and to make them more efficient. Top on the list of the agencies are...

Boko Haram strikes on independence day...

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 11:33 AM PDT

As Nigerians elsewhere celebrate Nigeria's 55-year independence anniversary, residents of Kirchinga, in Adamawa state, are marking the day in anguish following the attack on the village by Boko...

Nigeria is not doing badly at 55 - Obasanjo

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 11:28 AM PDT

Despite the country's "mistakes and missteps," former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria is not doing badly at 55 as a nation, compared to the so called settled societies or matured...

I may leave Real Madrid - Ronaldo

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 11:23 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to commit his future to Real Madrid just hours after becoming the club's joint leading scorer of all time with two goals on Wednesday. Ronaldo equalled Raul's record of 323...

Amaechi seeks prayers, support for Buhari administration

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 09:25 AM PDT

The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in achieving success, growth and sustainable...

Boko Haram poisoned water in Maiduguri – Military

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 09:21 AM PDT

The Nigerian Military has confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists poisoned sources of drinking water in Maiduguri, Borno State. It, however, said that no human lives have been lost, though there were...

El-Rufai frees nine prisoners

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 09:16 AM PDT

Kaduna state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday freed nine prisoners serving various jail terms in the state. The gesture which was in commemoration of Nigeria's 55th independence was...

'There is nothing to celebrate' - Governor Fayose cancels independence celebration

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 06:59 AM PDT

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as stadium parades usually held on Independence Day celebrations. NAN reports that Fayose in a broadcast said...

PICTURES: Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram supplier, seizes fuel, vehicles

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 03:01 PM PDT

The Nigerian military has recorded another milestone in the fight to end Boko Haram terrorism in the North-East with the interception of a large cache of fuel and other logistics for the terrorists...

All appears well as Buhari and Saraki share a laugh at Independence Day celebration

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 05:46 AM PDT

The rumored badblood between President Muhammadu Buhari and the embattled President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki appears to be non-existent as both of them were pictured laughing and sharing...

The future of Nigeria is bright - Saraki

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 06:00 AM PDT

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday maintained that the future of Nigeria is bright. He spoke at the end of the 55th independence anniversary celebration at the Presidential Villa,...

Buhari urges patience on cabinet

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 05:59 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday he had submitted a cabinet list to Senate for approval but asked Nigerians to continue to be patient with his four-month search for a government. Foreign...

Nigeria marks low key independence anniversary

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 05:55 AM PDT

The Federal Government on Thursday celebrated the nation's 55th independence anniversary in a low-key at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. There was also presidential change of guard to mark the...

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