Saturday, 2 April 2016

NigerianEye: “FG returns petrol subsidy” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “FG returns petrol subsidy” plus 29 more


FG returns petrol subsidy

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 11:31 PM PDT

The Federal Government on Saturday recommenced the payment of subsidy on petrol as it subsidised the commodity by N5.84 for every litre of premium motor spirit consumed in Nigeria. Subsidy on petrol...

We visit Kanu in prison — UK govt

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 11:03 PM PDT

The United Kingdom says it has been visiting the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi kanu, in prison. A spokesman for the British High Commission, Mr. Joe Abuku, said this in an email...

Security agents arrest Albanarwi, the second in command to Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 11:03 PM PDT

The security operatives on Friday made a major breakthrough in the intensified campaign against the Boko Haram insurgency by arresting the leader of the Ansaru Islamic Sect, Khalid Albarnawi. The...

Catholic Church warns Kaduna governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai over moves to enact religious bill

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 11:08 PM PDT

The Catholic Church, has sent a strong warning to Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai over the move to enact a religious bill to prohibit preaching of religious ser-mons in the state....

Police uncover ritualists’ den in Ogun

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 11:06 PM PDT

The Police in Ogun State yesterday uncovered a suspected ritualists' den at Iyana-Ilogbo, Otta in Ogun State. Two men were arrested at the den—an abandoned Ayokunnu Filling Station, a few metres...

I’ll move Nigeria forward quickly – Buhari vows

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:59 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Washington, United States assured Nigerians in Diaspora of his administration's determination to move the country forward as quickly as possible. Speaking...

Fuel scarcity to end in two weeks –NNPC

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:58 PM PDT

Motorists may have to endure two more weeks of fuel scarcity, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). The organisation said yesterday that the scarcity which has paralysed...

Wike is a threat to democracy — Amaechi

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:57 PM PDT

Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has accused his successor, Mr. Nyesom Wike of being a threat to democracy in the country. He also said the...

Opposition mounts against Sheriff/Fayose’s 2019 ambition

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:55 PM PDT

Some power brokers in the Peoples Democratic Party are plotting to counter an alleged plan by the current Chairman of the PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to transmute into the party's presidential...

I am learning from Ozil - Iwobi

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 11:29 PM PDT

Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi said his current rise in profile was down to teammate and German international Mesut Ozil. Iwobi scored in yesterday's 4-0 thrashing of Watford at the Emirates...

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: Ronaldo Nets Winner to Seal Three Points for Los Blancos + Highlights

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 01:50 PM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo's late goal secured all three points for Real Madrid as they defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Saturday. Ronaldo received a brilliant Gareth Bale cross at the back post and...

Live Commentary: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 01:27 PM PDT

Good evening and welcome to Nigerianeye's live commentary of the La Liga clash between eternal rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Tonight will be the 231st installment of El Clasico in...

Boko Haram abducted 300 schoolchildren in unreported kidnapping, HRW says

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:32 AM PDT

Boko Haram abducted at least 300 elementary schoolchildren in an unreported kidnapping in the town of Damasak in northeast Nigeria, an investigation by Human Rights Watch (HRW) claims.The Nigerian...

Troops kill nine Boko Haram members in Bama

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:24 AM PDT

The troops of the Nigerian Army have killed nine members of the Boko Haram sect during a clearance operation at Wulwuta near Jere in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The Acting Director,...

Why I suspended Commissioner for Works indefinitely – Wike

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:18 AM PDT

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has explained that he suspended the Commissioner for Works, Kelvin Wachukwu, on April 1 because of his negligence, dereliction to duty, especially his failure to...

After 3 years, Army re-opens Maiduguri mammy market

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:15 AM PDT

The Nigerian Army on Saturday announced the re-opening of the Maimalari Cantonment Mammy Market, Maiduguri, after three years it closed down due to insurgency. Brig.-Gen. Victor Ezugwu, General...

Aston Villa 0-4 Chelsea: Pato shines in Blues debut

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:11 AM PDT

Alexandre Pato marked his long-awaited Chelsea debut with a goal as the Blues won 4-0 to leave crisis club Aston Villa teetering on the brink of relegation at the end of a miserable week. Having...

Bournemouth 0-4 Manchester City: De Bruyne nets in first-half goal glut

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:08 AM PDT

Kevin De Bruyne was immediately back on the scoresheet after making his Manchester City return, netting the second goal as his side thumped Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday. The 24-year-old's last...

Iwobi scores again as Arsenal trash Watford 4-0

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 10:03 AM PDT

Alexis Sanchez, Alex Iwobi, Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott were all on the scoresheet as Arsenal comfortably defeated Watford 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Handed a second successive...

APC ‘suspends’ Timipre Sylva

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 09:54 AM PDT

The crisis in the Bayelsa state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, took another twist Saturday, with the state executive of the party announcing the suspension of a former governor of the...

If baby resembles me, I will accept it – Lebanese boss accused of rape, impregnating 17-year-old housemaid

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 07:48 AM PDT

It has been a tug of war at the office of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Lagos where negotiation has been ongoing for some weeks over how 17-year-old Rhoda would...

Olu Jacobs returns back to TV

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 07:46 AM PDT

On April 4, 2016, Olu Jacobs and Richard Mofe Damijo will make their return to TV in a new telenovela "Hush," which is set to premiere on Africa Magic Showcase. An exclusive screening of the series...

Buhari Is An Animal, Not Afraid Of Him"- PDP Media Director, Deji Adeyanju

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 07:10 AM PDT

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Federal Government of plotting to silence Adeyanju Deji, the PDP Director on New Media, through extra judicial means. This comes hours...

Toke Makinwa clears the air on having a child outside wedlock

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 06:57 AM PDT

While some urged her to show the world her 'child', others simply asked the commentator to mind her business but Makinwa simply just deleted the post from her account. Some other people may take...

We almost broke up in 2005 - Midnight Crew

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 06:51 AM PDT

This year marks the 15th year that ace gospel group, Midnight Crew, was formed. In a celebratory mood, the group takes a trip down memory lane and remembers how they almost broke up about four years...

Kola Odunlade speaks out on the adultery allegation

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 06:47 AM PDT

Popular actor, Odunlade Adekola, is currently in a foul mood and he has threatened to deal with anybody who tries to truncate his family life by making claims that are not true with his name. During...

It is too early to assess Buhari, APC’s achievements – PDP stalwart

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 06:10 AM PDT

Alhaji Bashir Rimi-Zaya, Publicity Secretary of Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for measures taken to curb insurgency in the...

PSG Serge Aurier Pardoned by Blanc

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 05:59 AM PDT

Paris St.Germain coach Laurent Blanc has forgiven defender Serge Aurier, thus making him available for selection in their next matches. The former France international defender turn coach said he...

The Surprise Package Called Leicester City

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 05:26 AM PDT

By Abayomi Kalejaye In a chilly diurnal encounter in September 2015 at the King Power Stadium, a story began. It was supposed to be fleeting- as postulated by soccer-loving observers. Yet, its...

Fuel Scarcity: Enugu Residents Vows to Deal With Buhari in 2019

Posted: 02 Apr 2016 05:11 AM PDT

Embittered residents of Enugu state have vowed to vote President Muhammadu Buhari out of office in 2019 following the prolonged fuel scarcity situation in the country, Vanguard reports. They say...

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