Sunday 31 January 2016

NigerianEye: “SHOCKING VIDEO: PDP Secretary Reveals How Jonathan And Obanikoro Spent $37M To Rig Fayose Into Office As Ekiti Governor” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “SHOCKING VIDEO: PDP Secretary Reveals How Jonathan And Obanikoro Spent $37M To Rig Fayose Into Office As Ekiti Governor” plus 29 more


SHOCKING VIDEO: PDP Secretary Reveals How Jonathan And Obanikoro Spent $37M To Rig Fayose Into Office As Ekiti Governor

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 03:55 PM PST

Speaking on 'Politics Today' a programme on Channels Televison on Sunday, Mr Tope Aluko, an embattled secretary of the Ekiti state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party gave a breakdown of how the...

Boko Haram burns several children to death in Borno

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:10 PM PST

Nigerian-based terror group, Boko Haram, was alleged to have burnt some children to death when the militants overran Dalori, a village four kilometres outside Maiduguri, where about 80 residents of...

I’m going to suffer in my new parish - Fr. Mbaka

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:11 PM PST

Enugu Catholic priest, and founder, Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has said he is going to suffer in his new parish. Mbaka made the statement after he was moved from the Christ the King...

REVEALED: Olisa Metuh’s torn statement linked Jonathan to N400m – EFCC

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:12 PM PST

Details have emerged about what the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, allegedly wrote in the torn statement which he made under caution while in the custody...

Alleged Ekiti Rigging: Nigerians react to Tope Aluko's shocking revelations

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:10 PM PST

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the strong allegations by PDP Secretary in Ekiti state, Tope Aluko that former President Goodluck Jonathan, Musiliu Obanikoro and top security...

APC blast Enugu Catholic Diocese for transferring Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka to a new parish

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:11 PM PST

The All Progressive Congress on Sunday condemned the transfer of the founder of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, to a new parish by the Enugu Catholic Diocese. Mbaka was moved...

The things I learnt from Fayose — Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:28 PM PST

Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has listed some virtues to include courage, identifying with the people and how to handle intricate political issues as some of the things he has learnt from...

Governor Dickson’s sister still held 43 days after abduction

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 04:53 PM PST

Nancy Keme Dickson, the abducted younger sister to Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, has spent over 43 days with her assailants. Residents expressed surprised yesterday that the governor...

N221 Billion health budget’ll cause disaster – NMA

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 04:40 PM PST

The Nigerian Medical Association has faulted the N221.7bn given to the health sector in the 2016 Appropriation Bill, saying it portends disaster. While suggesting that the allocation should be...

NEW VIDEO: HumbleSmith ft. Davido – Osinachi (Remix)

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 03:44 PM PST

Fresh out of baby mama controversy Davido features on HumbleSmith's hit single 'Osinachi' Crisp visuals and direction by the award winning Clarence Peters and you can tell that he did an amazing job....

EXPOSED: 'How Jonathan gave Fayose $37 million to defeat Fayemi in the 2014 Ekiti governorship election'

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 02:16 PM PST

Embattled Secretary of the Ekiti state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party Dr. Temitope Aluko, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan gave Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, $37m...

EFCC must probe disappearance of Jonathan’s 69 Prado SUVs — Ekujumi

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 02:23 PM PST

A Nigerian rights activist and public affairs analyst, Nelson Ekujumi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately commence probe into the disappearance of over...

Boko Haram terrorists returning to embarrass my government - Buhari cries out

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 01:27 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday raised the alarm that having lost the war to the nation's armed forces, insurgents are desperately seeking ways of returning to the society to wreak...

Emmanuel Emenike joins West Ham United

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 02:17 PM PST

English premier league side, West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike on loan from Fenerbahce until the end of the season.  The 28-year-old has spent the...

BOKO HARAM: Dalori Attack Death Toll Rises To 85

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 01:09 PM PST

The death toll in the terrorist attack on Dalori village in Borno State, Nigeria's North East region has risen to 85. Sixty-two other people sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at the...

I’m leaving Chelsea — John Terry

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 12:59 PM PST

Chelsea captain John Terry will leave the club at the end of the 2015-16 season, with the Blues having opted against extending his contract. Terry, who made his debut with the Stamford Bridge club...

FA Cup fifth round draw - Chelsea to face Manchester City, Arsenal - Hull City

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 10:42 AM PST

All 16 fifth-round ties will be played between Friday February 19 and Monday February 22.                              ...

Buhari sends money laundering bills to Senate

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 10:25 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, forwarded to the senate, two new bills meant to effectively tackle the menace of money laundering in the country. The first bill is titled, " Money...

Gunmen kidnap Dickson’s aide in Rivers

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 10:12 AM PST

Gunmen on Sunday kidnapped an aide to Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, Captain Henry Ungbuku (rtd). Ungbuku, who is the Special Adviser on Aviation to the Bayelsa State Governor, was...

PDP to INEC - 'Don’t recognize Gulak as our national chairman'

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 10:10 AM PST

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognise Ahmed Gulak as the national chairman of the party. National...

Fayose denies using soldiers to rig Ekiti election

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 10:01 AM PST

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the expelled former State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Tope Aluko, as a new distraction from the All Progressive Congress in Ekiti...

Fight Against Corruption: Judiciary is my main headache – Buhari

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 09:54 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria could be effectively tackled with the strong support of the judiciary. A statement...

50 feared killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 09:52 AM PST

Around 50 people were feared killed when Boko Haram fighters armed with guns and explosives attacked a village in northeastern Nigeria, the army and local residents said Sunday. Suicide bombers...

Africa must silence guns now, stop preventable deaths – Buhari

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 09:50 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the African Union's (AU) vision to silence the guns and reduce preventable conflict-related deaths in the continent by 2020 must be achieved "now''. This is...

REVEALED: How Boko Haram attacked Borno, killed scores – Nigerian Military

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:43 AM PST

The Boko Haram attack on Dalori Village, which killed scores of people, was carried out using multiple methods, the Nigerian military has said. In its first reaction since the attack that occurred...

Photos/Video: Nigerian man without a degree builds mini Aircraft

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 06:42 AM PST

Nigerian man Aghogho Ajiyen from Delta state, builds Aircraft with local materials. Even without a University degree, he assembles these machines and make them to fly. He assembled his first aircraft...

Many killed as military battles Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:08 AM PST

Several people have been reportedly killed as the military engaged militants suspected to be members of Boko Haram sect in a fierce gun battle that reportedly lasted for hours on Saturday. The...

Judgment on Nnamdi Kanu’s bail inappropriate, bias – IPOB

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:37 AM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, United Kingdom branch has faulted the reasons given by Hon. Justice John Tsoho of the Abuja Federal High Court Abuja for not granting the bail application of...

We will continue to guarantee the economic rights of women – Buhari

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:34 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will continue to guarantee the economic rights of women in the country. He made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by his...

Nigerians blast Economist for calling Jonathan ‘ineffectual buffoon’

Posted: 31 Jan 2016 05:22 AM PST

Several Nigerians have expressed outrage at the Economist for labeling the country's past president, Goodluck Jonathan, as an 'ineffectual buffoon.' In an article titled "Crude Tactics: Cheap oil is...

Happiness Habit: Never Stop Growing

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“I don’t mean to say I’m perfect. I haven’t learned all I should even yet, but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be. No, dear brothers, I’m still not all I should be.” (Philippians 3:12-13 LB)

Following Jesus is a decision and then a process for the rest of your life. You can’t follow without walking. You’ve got to have movement!

Philippians 3:12-13 says, “I don’t mean to say I’m perfect. I haven’t learned all I should even yet, but I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be. No, dear brothers, I’m still not all I should be” (LB).

When Paul wrote that verse, he was an older man in prison in Rome. He’s at the end of life. He’s an incredibly mature person. Yet he says he hadn’t arrived. If anybody had the right to say, “I’ve arrived spiritually,” it would be the guy who wrote most of the New Testament. But Paul says, no, I haven’t arrived. I’m still growing. I’m still learning. I’m still becoming more like Christ.

What’s the trap that will keep you from following Paul’s example and continue growing in Christ? Pride.

Pride will keep you from growing, because when you pretend that you’ve got it all together, you won’t make an effort to become more spiritually mature. No one has it all together! Humility leads to happiness because it makes you teachable.

Happy people never stop growing. Happy people never stop discovering, never stop stretching, never stop learning. If you’ve stopped growing, you’re miserable, because you were made to grow.

Happiness and humility go together because humble people are teachable. They are always asking, “How can I be a better husband? How can I be a better friend? How can I be a better boss? How can I be a better follower of Jesus?”

“Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it” (2 Corinthians 13:5 MSG).

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Saturday 30 January 2016

NigerianEye: “Jonathan finally reveals the 'real reasons' why he conceded to Buhari + his future plans” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Jonathan finally reveals the 'real reasons' why he conceded to Buhari + his future plans” plus 29 more


Jonathan finally reveals the 'real reasons' why he conceded to Buhari + his future plans

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:16 PM PST

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken of the tensed moments he faced on March 28, 2015 ahead of his decision to concede victory to President Muhammadu Buhari after that year's presidential...

Father Mbaka moves to new parish, calls new posting 'a witch hunt'

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:54 PM PST

Popular Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Camillus Mbaka yesterday relocated to his new duty post at Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike accompanied by hundreds of his parishioners admirers and...

'You can’t withdraw our certificates of return' - Andy Uba, Oduah, others tell INEC

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:55 PM PST

Senators Andy Uba and Stella Oduah as well as seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives members from Anambra State have written a letter to the Independent National Electoral...

$2.1billion Arms Deal: 'Don’t drag my sons in the mud' - Obanikoro

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 06:53 PM PST

Former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro yesterday sought to rubbish media reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) traced N4.7billion believed to be from the $2.1billion slush funds...

Nigeria declares French compulsory for all students

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:55 PM PST

Students from primary to tertiary institutions will henceforth learn French language compulsorily, the federal government said at the weekend. It said it will embark on intensive training of more...

FG should pardon those who return loot — Abiara

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:56 PM PST

In this interview with Punch Newspaper, Prophet Kayode Abiara, the General-Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide talks about the $2.1bn arms deal among other sundry issues. Recently,...

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Iheanacho Scores Hat-Trick As Manchester City Cruise In FA Cup

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:57 PM PST

The 19-year-old Nigerian superstar scored three goals to push Manchester City into the F.A Cup 5th round. Wactch full match highlights below... Video: DailyMotion

Coca-Cola acquires 40% stake in Chivita

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:56 PM PST

The Coca-Cola Company is now a shareholder of the holding company of Chi Limited, Tropical General Investments Group. Both companies, in a statement on Saturday, said a binding agreement had been...

Goodluck Jonathan Expressway opened in FCT

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:52 PM PST

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, yesterday opened parts of the Goodluck Jonathan Expressway in the Central Business District of Abuja to ease traffic in the city. The expressway...

Idriss Deby named African Union’s new chairman

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:49 PM PST

Chad'S President Idriss Deby yesterday took over the post of African Union chairman, replacing Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. "I accept this task with pleasure but with a little agony as the...

CSKA Moscow reject improved Leicester bid for Ahmed Musa

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:29 PM PST

Russian club CSKA Moscow have rejected an improved offer from Premier League leaders Leicester City for Nigeria's Ahmed Musa, BBC Sport understands. Moscow turned down a new bid of $26.5m (£18.7)...

Prayer will solve Nigeria’s problems — Mrs. Ambode

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:21 PM PST

The of Lagos State governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has identified prayer as the key to solving the sundry challenges confronting the nation. Speaking in Lagos during the 2016 prayer for the nation,...

Pastor dies two hours before he was billed to officiate at a funeral service

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:02 PM PST

The leadership of St. John's Anglican Church, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into confusion when the church vicar, scheduled to lead a team of ministers at...

Why we should not sell Nigeria, by Babatunde Fashola

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:58 PM PST

KEYNOTE SPEECH AT THE NIGERIAN PENSION INDUSTRY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP RETREAT ON JANUARY 21-23, 2016 We are gathered at a historic time to discuss an important matter. Some may see a...

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce share some Tweets we all need to think about

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:28 PM PST

Senator Ben Bruce shared some intresting Tweets yesterday and we thought you should share with you... Waht are your thoughts about these revelations

IN PICTURES: Wenger reunited with Kanu Nwankwo, as Arsenal signs two Nigerian teenagers

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:32 AM PST

Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu reunites wit his former coach, Arsene Wenger in London as Arsenal signed two Nigerian teenage players, Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze. Wenger and KanuArsenal...

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Odion Ighalo can't stop scoring, pulls Watford past Nottingham Forest

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:08 AM PST

Odion Ighalo struck late on to send his side through to the fifth round of the FA Cup Video: DailyMotion

I sold Dzeko and Jovetic because of Iheanacho - Man City coach, Manuel Pellegrini reveals

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:07 AM PST

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Kelechi Iheanacho's hat-trick against Aston Villa proves the club were right to sell Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic. The 19-year-old took full advantage of...

APC’s hopes not dashed, Peterside tells supporters

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:20 AM PST

Dr Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, says the Supreme Court judgment has not dismayed the party. Peterside made this assertion at a reception...

Lassa Fever kills doctor in Nasarawa

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:19 AM PST

A Medical personnel in Dalhatu Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia, has been confirmed dead after treating a patient with Lassa Fever in the only specialist hospital owned by the state. The death of...

Seven dead as boat capsizes in Lagos

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:18 AM PST

At least seven people were confirmed dead on Saturday, during a boat mishap which occurred in Badore area of Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos State. The incident occurred at about 10.20am after the...

I won’t vacate seat - Bayelsa Speaker

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:14 AM PST

As the controversy surrounding the judgement of the Court of Appeal rages on, Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Kombowei Benson, has insisted he will not vacate his seat. Benson insisted...

Soldiers arrest suspected Boko Haram member in Delta

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:12 AM PST

A 35-year old man, suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram sect has been arrested by officers of the 19 Battalion of the Nigeria Army in Sapele, Delta State. The suspect, Bukar Abacha from Borno...

Explosion rocks Agip pipelines in Bayelsa

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:10 AM PST

Fear gripped the residents of coastal communities of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State following explosion that rocked oil pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company. ‎The...

Barcelona 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Messi & Suarez see off title rivals'

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 11:07 AM PST

Barcelona took a large stride towards the title as they came from behind to beat the nine men of Atletico Madrid 2-1 and strengthen their position at the top of the Primera Division table. The...

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS + MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 2-1 Burnley

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 10:59 AM PST

Goals from Calum Chambers and Alexis Sanchez saw Arsenal progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Burnley. Sanchez had not featured from the outset since suffering a hamstring...

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Watford: Odion Ighalo scores late winner

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 10:52 AM PST

Odion Ighalo's late goal sent Watford into the FA Cup fifth round as the Premier League side saw off Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Saturday. Having beaten Newcastle United 1-0 in the third r ound, Quique...

Nigeria's Ihenacho scores fantastic hat-trick as Man City cruise in FA Cup

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:30 AM PST

Nigerian starlet Kelechi Iheanacho scored a hat-trick as City kept alive their dream of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies by easing to a 4-0 win at Aston Villa, last season's beaten...

EXPOSED: Nigerian military reveals Boko Haram’s new tactics to bomb Nigerians

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 07:55 AM PST

The Nigerian military on Saturday alerted Nigerians to a new tactic it said Boko Haram terrorists have adopted in launching successful suicide bombings in locations in the North-west. In a statement...

Buhari warned by T.B Joshua on Naira devaluation

Posted: 30 Jan 2016 07:48 AM PST

On December 31st 2015, Prophet T.B. Joshua prophesied that Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari would face 'overwhelming pressure' which he would 'not be able to resist' to devalue the naira, a...