Thursday, 19 November 2015

NigerianEye: “Benin Republic invades Nigerian territory, hoists flag of annexation in 16 villages” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Benin Republic invades Nigerian territory, hoists flag of annexation in 16 villages” plus 29 more


Benin Republic invades Nigerian territory, hoists flag of annexation in 16 villages

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:53 PM PST

The neighbouring Benin Republic has invaded sixteen villages in Okuta, the border town in Baruten local government area of Kwara state, thereby causing serious fear and palpable tension in the...

We can no longer afford to pay N18,000 minimum wage - Nigerian governors cry out

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:39 PM PST

Thirty-six States Governors have said that they can no longer pay the N18,000 minimum wage to workers owing to the poor state of the economy.salaries Rising from a crucial meeting on that ended at...

Nigerian Army denies losing 105 officers to Boko Haram

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:47 PM PST

Chief of Army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has waved aside reports that about 105 soldiers prosecuting the war against Boko Haram terrorists met their untimely death when they failed to return in...

Ekweremadu: PDP is hallucinating – APC

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:47 PM PST

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday dismissed claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that the APC is behind the attempt on the life of the deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu as...

Sambo Dasuki is a liar, he shunned arms probe panel’s invitation – Presidency

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 09:43 PM PST

The Presidency has faulted the claim by the embattled former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), that he was not invited by the presidential committee, probing the purchase and...

Premier League clubs to sing French National anthem this weekend in remembrance of Paris attack victims

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 03:23 PM PST

English Premier League teams will sing the French National anthem in remembrance of victims of the Paris terrorist attacks and enhanced security at games this weekend. Players also will wear black...

IN PICTURES: Buhari receives Peugeot car executives in Nigeria, inspects latest brands of Peugeot

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 03:11 PM PST

Press statement from the presidency below... President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja reaffirmed his Administration's commitment to the Federal Government's privatisation and commercialisation...

Mikel is important to Eagles – Oliseh

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 02:39 PM PST

Coach, Sunday Oliseh has moved to quell speculations that Sunshine Stars star, Paul Onobi is heir apparent to Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi. Mikel was surprisingly dropped from the Nigeria...

Victim of Kano blast recounts his ordeal in the blast

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 02:32 PM PST

A victim of last Wednesday bomb blast in Kano yesterday recounted his ordeal in the blast.  The victim, Musa Idris was lying critically injured at Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital, Nassarawa,...

EFCC arrests director, senior operatives for leaking information to bloggers

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 11:13 AM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an unspecified number of operatives for allegedly leaking information to bloggers. Among those arrested are a director and other senior...

Why Are Nigerians Loud On the Phone?, By Ahmad Salkida

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 11:09 AM PST

Have you ever been asked in a foreign land, 'why are Nigerians so loud on their mobile phones?' Have you ever wondered yourself or, have you been embarrassed when fellow Nigerians talk at the...

I’ll sell govt-owned companies to only competent people - Buhari

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 11:07 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja reaffirmed his administration'scommitment to the Federal Government's privatisation and commercialisation policy, noting that, higher premium will be...

Shoot civilians, go to jail – IGP warns Nigerian policemen

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 11:02 AM PST

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase has stated that the era of shooting civilians by the policemen without adequate punishment by the law is over, noting that, any officer who shoots...

‘Huge’ opportunity as five billion to go online by 2020

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:58 AM PST

The world's online population will double to five billion by 2020 presenting "huge" business opportunities for tech start-ups on the cutting edge of the unprecedented expansion, the head of Google...

I’m not planning to succeed my husband as president — Mugabe’s wife

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:53 AM PST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's wife Thursday denied harbouring ambitions to succeed her husband, pledging instead to support the 91-year-old's next presidential bid. "I am standing here as the...

Nigeria loses N4 Trillion to illegal mining – Senate

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:52 AM PST

The Senate on Thursday said the country was losing about N4 trillion to illegal mining activities annually and ordered investigation into the development. Mandating its Committee on Solid Minerals...

Nigerian Air Force degrades terrorists’ logistics, workshop in Sambisa

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:50 AM PST

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it had degraded Boko Haram terrorists' logistics, vehicle workshop and a weapon storage facility after successful interdiction missions on their Sambisa forest...

Fashola’s link with FG will accelerate Lagos development plans – Ambode

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:49 AM PST

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday described his predecessor and Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) as a synergy between Lagos and Federal...

EFCC arrests recently sacked Permanent Secretary over corruption allegation

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:45 AM PST

The immediate past permanent secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Nkechi Ejele, is currently being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,...

How I plan to defeat Islamic State – Clinton

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:43 AM PST

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Thursday will lay out a plan for defeating Islamic State and continuing the global struggle against radical jihadism. Clinton will detail a...

Senate begins probe of corruption allegations against CCT chairman

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 10:39 AM PST

The Senate has commenced the process of investigating allegations of fraud, bribery and inflation of contracts preferred against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr. Danladi...

#BringBackOurSoldiers: Nigerians react to alleged disappearance of 105 Soldiers

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:54 AM PST

Nigerians have started to react to the the news making round the country about 105 gallant Nigerian soldiers who went on a raid against Boko Haram terrorists but suddenly went missing.  Sources...

Hundreds of Nigerian soldiers missing after fierce gun battle with Boko Haram

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:36 AM PST

The Nigerian Army has not confirmed this yet but there are reports that Army may have lost about 105 of it men to an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Gudunbali, Borno State. The insurgent it was...

Nigerians protest planned sacking by Virgin Atlantic airline

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 06:12 AM PST

The Nigerian cabin crew members of the Virgin Atlantic Airways have accused the foreign airline of racial bias. They wrote a letter, through their lawyer, Chief Felix Fagbohungbe (SAN), protesting...

Photo of the day: Like Fayose, Like Wike

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 06:15 AM PST

Embattled Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike was recently pictured buying foodstuffs from the market in 'Fayose style' You will recall that his counterpart in Ekiti state is famous for visiting...

Paris attacks: Key suspect, Abaaoud killed in Saint-Denis raid

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 06:15 AM PST

A key suspect wanted in connection with last week's terror attacks in Paris was killed during a police operation, the French government has confirmed. Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the Belgian thought to have...

Boko Haram named the most ruthless terrorist group in the world

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:33 AM PST

The jihadi group Boko Haram have been revealed as the most brutal terror organisation last year, killing more people than ISIS.Based in the thick Sambisa forest in Borno State, the Nigerian Islamist...

Why I can’t reveal my salary, severance package in public – NERC boss, Sam Amadi

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:26 AM PST

The Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi has stated that it is irresponsible for any public official to reveal how much he earns as emolument. Mr. Amadi, who...

VIDEO: Echoes of Apartheid in SA police brutality -­ Al Jazeera documentary

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 06:16 AM PST

The third season of Al Jazeera's award-winning Africa Investigates kicked off last night with Echoes of Apartheid, the result of a five-year investigation by Sunday Times journalists Mzilikazi Wa...

My wife’s boyfriend attacks me

Posted: 19 Nov 2015 05:22 AM PST

An Ile-Ife Customary Court on Thursday dissolved the six-year old marriage between Sunday Adelakun and his wife Rasidat over adultery and pride. The President of the Court, Chief Abioye Olatunbosun,...

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