Tuesday, 24 May 2016

NigerianEye: “PDP crisis deepens as two courts give two conflicting rulings on the status of the party’s leadership” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “PDP crisis deepens as two courts give two conflicting rulings on the status of the party’s leadership” plus 29 more

PDP crisis deepens as two courts give two conflicting rulings on the status of the party’s leadership

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:10 PM PDT

From convention grounds and party offices, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders have moved their legitimacy battle to the court room. The crisis was yesterday deepened by the Federal High Court...

(POLL) - Assessment of Buhari's one year in office: VOTE here to rate Mr. President's performance

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:11 PM PDT

It is normal that after one year in office, many Nigerians will evaluate President Muhammadu Buhari's administration in various sectors, and that is why NigerianEye is giving you the opportunity to...

Petrol price hike, Buhari’s 1st year anniversary gift to Nigerians

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:11 PM PDT

By Ayodele Fayose Despite his electoral promise to reduce petrol pump price from the N87 per litre that he met it, President Muhammadu Buhari increased the price to N145! With this increment, Buhari...

‘Tomato Ebola’ spreads to six states in Nigeria

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:13 PM PDT

The Federal Government on Tuesday said the pest, Tuta absoluta, popularly known as 'Tomato Ebola', which is responsible for the massive destruction of tomato in farmlands, had invaded six states in...

I didn’t promise regular power in six months – Fashola

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:12 PM PDT

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has denied ever saying as the then Governor of Lagos State that if given a chance, he could fix the problem of electricity in...

Ekiti workers begin strike over unpaid salaries

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:12 PM PDT

There is tension in the Ekiti State civil service over the five month salary arrears owed workers. The workers are also aggrieved over government's failure to pay last December deductions. The...

PICTURES: Governor Fayose stops his convoy to 'sell' locally made beans 'Ewa Agoyin'

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:13 PM PDT

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose once again showed why he is widely regarded as the number-one grassroots governor in the country. On his way to Oke-Ako Ekiti Tuesday afternoon, Governor Fayose...

Now there is no money to run government – Amaechi

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:14 PM PDT

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians to be patient and give the administration more time to achieve its objectives. Making the appeal while answering...

Twitter stops counting photos, links, and usernames in its 140-character limit

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:08 PM PDT

Twitter has decided to simplify the tweet-creation process, and has announced that photos, links, and user names will no longer be counted against its 140-character limit. This change is rolling out...

FG drops false asset declaration case against Orubebe

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:54 PM PDT

The Federal Government closed its case against a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Godsday Orubebe, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, after the first prosecution witness, Mr....

Nigeria to begin aviation fuel production soon - Minister

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:51 PM PDT

To reduce the cost of aviation fuel, Nigeria will soon begin its production, Minister of State for Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has said. Its production, he noted, would also regularise its supply...

'Explain N650m Abuja land deal' - APC to Fayose

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:48 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has demanded explanation from Governor Ayo Fayose over his alleged involvement in the sale of a land to former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief...

Niger Delta Avengers are criminals, says Buratai

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:46 PM PDT

Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has described members of the Niger Delta Avengers as criminals. Gen. Buratai admonished the communities to expose Niger Delta Avengers members who have...

I'm proud of Lagos, i have not been let down - Jakande

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:44 PM PDT

First civilian governor of Lagos State Lateef Jakande yesterday said he was pleased with the government's efforts to provide quality education. Jakande, whose administration from 1979 to 1983...

INEC to adopt electronic voting in 2019 - Chairman

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:41 PM PDT

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decided to drop manual conduct of voting in 2019 general elections, it was learnt yesterday. Its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this during...

CBN to introduce flexible exchange rate policy

Posted: 24 May 2016 08:37 PM PDT

In a bid to stave off recession in the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to adopt a flexible exchange rate policy. This, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday said, is to...

Why I need to go abroad for medical treatment – Olisa Metuh explains

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:14 PM PDT

The spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has given reasons for why he wants to travel abroad for medical treatment. Addressing journalists on Monday outside a court room in...

Nigeria to repatriate looted 300 million pounds from Jersey – Minister

Posted: 24 May 2016 12:22 PM PDT

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government is in the process of repatriating from Jersey the stolen 300 million pounds. Onyeama stated this on Tuesday in Abuja...

Nigeria spends ₦165 billion on salaries and allowances every month

Posted: 24 May 2016 12:19 PM PDT

The federal government says it spends N165 billion on salaries and allowances every month. The minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, during a joint meeting with...

Omisore reacts as EFCC declares him ‘wanted’

Posted: 24 May 2016 12:12 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had declared a former deputy governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore wanted. EFCC said the former senator is wanted in connection with a case of...

Serving military officer remanded over armed robbery

Posted: 24 May 2016 12:05 PM PDT

The Police in Ekiti on Tuesday charged a serving Military man, Olasoji Damilola, 30, and Koki Tunde, 26, before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates' Court over alleged armed robbery. The Police Prosecutor,...

Kaduna state declares emergency over ‘tomato Ebola’

Posted: 24 May 2016 12:03 PM PDT

Kaduna state government on Tuesday declared a state of emergency after moths destroyed swathes of tomato fields, threatening supplies of the country's leading staple food. Nigerian farmers describe...

Desmond Tutu's daughter loses South African church licence after her gay marriage

Posted: 24 May 2016 10:21 AM PDT

Desmond Tutu's daughter, Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu-van Furth has been forced to give up her duties as a priest in South Africa's Anglican church after she married a woman, she told AFP today Mpho can...

Governor Ben Ayade launches Calabar Nollywood, 'Callywood'

Posted: 24 May 2016 10:18 AM PDT

In Nigeria, there's been the Nollywood, Kannywood and now the newly incorporated Callywood, as Governor Ayade of Cross River State has launched Calabar Nollywood and has also appointed multi-award...

2 Indian climbers die on Mount Everest

Posted: 24 May 2016 10:14 AM PDT

Two Indian climbers who had been missing on Mount Everest were confirmed dead by authorities on Tuesday. Their bodies were spotted by another team, at the triangle close to the summit, Tourism...

Court faults Olisa Metuh’s medical report

Posted: 24 May 2016 10:10 AM PDT

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday picked hole in a medical report submitted to his court by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh. Metuh had submitted...

Rangers Sign Barton On Two-year Deal

Posted: 24 May 2016 10:04 AM PDT

Scottish club Rangers have announced the signing of midfielder Joey Barton on a two-year deal. The 33-year-old joins as a free agent on 1 July after turning down the offer of new terms at...

Argentine Footballer Died From Heart Problem According To Autopsy

Posted: 24 May 2016 10:00 AM PDT

An autopsy has revealed that Argentine footballer Micael Favre died during a game as a result of a pre-existing heart condition not the initially reported head blow. Favre was playing in the Colon...

Nigeria's Arms Deal: EFCC Declares Senator Iyiola Omisore Wanted

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:43 AM PDT

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has declared former senator and Peoples Democratic party flagbearer for the last gubernatorial election in Osun state wanted. The declaration is in...

It’s time to peg marriage age in Nigeria, says Emir of Kano

Posted: 24 May 2016 09:32 AM PDT

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II Tuesday voiced his opposition against child marriage saying it's time to peg marriage age in the Nigeria. Addressing a conference of Northern Muslims...
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