Tuesday, 13 October 2015

NigerianEye: “REVEALED: Summary of how the first set of ministerial nominees were screened” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “REVEALED: Summary of how the first set of ministerial nominees were screened” plus 29 more


REVEALED: Summary of how the first set of ministerial nominees were screened

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:16 PM PDT

For over five hours yesterday, 10 would-be ministers took turns before the Senate, answering questions on their plans for the country, if confirmed. They were the first set of ministerial nominees...

REVEALED: Names of Buhari’s 37 ministerial nominees and their states of origin

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:18 PM PDT

After months of waiting, we have the full list of individuals that will take charge of President Buhari's cabinet Full list: 1. Chris Ngige – (Anambra) 2. Kayode Fayemi- (Ekiti) 3. Rotimi Amaechi...

VIDEO: Watch Lai Mohammed's dramatic and comical ministerial screening

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:17 PM PDT

There was drama and real comic relief when the APC National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed appeared in the Senate chamber at 3.25pm On Tuesday. As he entered, there was laud applause...

Nigerian oil marketers give three conditions for fuel availability as queues return to filling stations

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:18 PM PDT

Nigerian oil marketers have given three conditions for continued supply and distribution of petroleum products, as shortages crept in once again with fuel queues noticeable in some parts of Abuja,...

Former Vice President, Sambo Dasuki recuperates in U.S after surgery

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 09:12 PM PDT

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo is recuperating in the United States (U.S.) after undergoing a surgery to save his leg from amputation. An online news agency stated that Sambo was staying in...

PICTURES: Women celebrate 'No Bra Day'

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:20 PM PDT

October 13 is 'No Bra Day', a day supposedly set aside to raise breast cancer awareness and show support for all women affected. For some, it was strictly a breast cancer campaign affair, while for...

Why Alamieyeseigha abandoned foreign medical trip - Dickson

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 09:10 PM PDT

Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has said the late Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha abandoned his foreign medical trip midway. Dickson, who spoke yesterday in Yenagoa, the state capital, in an...

'UK no longer safe for looters of African resources'

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 09:06 PM PDT

United Kingdom's (UK) Minister for Africa and Department for International Development (DFID) Grant Shapps has warned that his country would no longer be a haven for looters of African resources and...

Selfish elite behind criticism of my appointments - Buhari

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 09:01 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday fired back at critics of the appointments he has made so far. He blamed the elite for orchestrating criticisms of his appointments into government positions. The...

Governor Aregbesola declares public holiday to mark Islamic New Year

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 08:58 PM PDT

The Osun State government yesterday declared today a public holiday to mark the Islamic New Year (Hijrah 1437). The Governor, through a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and...

I challenge anyone to bring an invoice of the N50 million bed I was accused of buying — Fayemi

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 08:51 PM PDT

Former governor of Ekiti State, and ministerial nominee, Kayode Fayemi has challenged anyone to produce an invoice of 50 million naira bed he was accused of buying in the state house during his...

Fayose suspends work on Ekiti airport project

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 08:32 PM PDT

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has suspended work in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. This followed a meeting with land owners and farmers at Jibowu Hall of the Government House yesterday. An oil...

Fleeing bank robbers kill mum, daughter with stray bullets in Lagos

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 08:29 PM PDT

Robbers laid siege in Festac Town, Lagos yesterday shooting indiscriminately from a machine gun reportedly mounted at 23 Road Junction. It was like a movie scene as they shot their way into two...

Tribunal never nullified my election — Kashamu

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 07:59 PM PDT

Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has said that the National and State Assemblies Election Petitions Tribunal did not nullify his election, noting that it...

Mild drama as Lai Mohammed appears before senators for ministerial screening

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 07:55 PM PDT

There was a mild drama when the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, appeared before the senators. Having read the body language of the Senate president after...

Official pictures from Tuesday's Ministerial Screening

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 07:46 PM PDT

Official pictures from Tuesday's Ministerial Screening

See official document containing the second batch of ministerial list sent to the senate for confirmation

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:27 PM PDT

We Recovered N27Million from FESTAC Bank Robbers - Police

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:25 PM PDT

On Tuesday morning dare-devil armed robbery gang numbering over 40 stormed both Diamond and Access Banks at 4th Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos, however the Area E Command said they tried their best...

I’m unaware of Lai Mohammed’s N500m suit against me - Metuh

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:13 PM PDT

The Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, on Tuesday, responded to media reports that spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai...

Lagos warns military officers against plying BRT lane

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:11 PM PDT

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday urged security personnel to comply with the State Traffic Law and desist from plying Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor along the Ikorodu Road axis. General...

Former Liverpool striker, Djibril Cisse questioned over s.e.x tape plot

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:09 PM PDT

Former Liverpool and France striker Djibril Cisse and three other people were arrested Tuesday in a blackmail investigation that allegedly involves a sex tape featuring international midfielder...

IMMUNITY OR IMPUNITY CLAUSE? by Olalekan Adigun

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Some months ago, the Lekki home of Senator-elect BurujiKashamu was barricaded by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) reportedly to arrest the "wanted drug baron" at the...

We must close gap between rich, poor Nigerians – Fayemi

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 03:55 PM PDT

Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has underscored the need for Nigeria to close the gap between the rich and the poor. Fayemi, who gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja while answering...

Kano declares Wednesday public holiday to mark Islamic new year

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 03:51 PM PDT

The Kano State Government has declared Wednesday, Oct. 14 as public holiday to mark the new Islamic year. Notice of the holiday is contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Baba Dantiye, the...

NNPC to Nigerians - 'Fuel is not scarce, stop panic buying'

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 03:38 PM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Tuesday, called on Nigerians to desist from panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as fuel, stating that it has about 23 days of...

2019 Elections: INEC collaborates with NITDA for e-Voting

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 03:36 PM PDT

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday concluded plans with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), to deploy the...

Jigawa declares Wednesday public holiday to mark Islamic new year

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 03:35 PM PDT

The Jigawa Government has declared Wednesday Oct. 14, as public holiday to mark the new Islamic Year. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Acting Head of Civil Service, Alhaji...

Besiktas want Mikel Obi

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 03:33 PM PDT

Turkish side Besiktas have confirmed they will rekindle their interest in Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel when the transfer window reopens in January. The current Super Lig leaders tried to sign...

Top 5 quotes from Tuesday's ministerial screening

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 02:25 PM PDT

'If I know the Nominee #Lai well, he might have a propaganda to drop here'. – Sen. Godswill Akpabio 'I might have ruffled a few feathers in the course of my duties, it wasn't personal.' - Lai...

Nigerians react to screening of ministerial nominees

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 02:03 PM PDT

Nigerians react to screening of ministerial nominees [View the story "Nigerians react to screening of ministerial nominees" on Storify]

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