Tuesday, 28 June 2016

NigerianEye: “Buhari, Saraki in war of words over alleged forgery” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Buhari, Saraki in war of words over alleged forgery” plus 29 more

Buhari, Saraki in war of words over alleged forgery

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:03 PM PDT

Embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is facing trial for alleged forgery of the Senate Rules, accused President Buhari and the Executive arm of government at large of being the architect of...

Militants attack Ogun deputy governor, convoy in Ibafo

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:07 PM PDT

Suspected militants that have been tormenting communities in Ogun State yesterday prevented a convoy led by Deputy Governor Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga from accessing the Ebute area of Ibafo in Obafemi...

The real reasons why Nigerians are suffering - Buhari explains

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:05 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that Nigeria is paying dearly for incompetence in managing high revenue that accrued from oil, particularly over the past decade, and for allowing the decay...

Niger Delta militants blast Junaid Mohammed - ' We are agitators, not terrorists like Boko Haram insurgents'

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:06 PM PDT

Following Dr Junaid Mohammed's advice to the president to treat Niger Delta militants like Boko Haram terrorists (READ REPORT HERE) Niger Delta militants yesterday, lambasted the Second Republic...

Nigeria will not gain anything from Naira devaluation - Buhari

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 08:52 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he did not see any benefit that the country could derive from the devaluation of the naira. This is despite the implementation of the flexible exchange rate...

Naira exchanges for N351/$1 at black market

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 08:42 PM PDT

The naira fell to 351 to the United States dollar at the parallel market and slightly to 282 at the new interbank market on Monday. Following the floating of the naira and the adoption of a single...

2 Suicide bombers hit Maiduguri mosque

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 08:29 PM PDT

Two suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers blew themselves up near Sulemanti Mosque in Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, in the early hours of yesterday. The suspects, according to Borno State...

We will soon pass Gender Equality Bill — National Assembly

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 08:07 PM PDT

The National Assembly, yesterday, reiterated its commitment to passing into law the Gender Equality Bill without much delay. Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and Tetfund, Senator...

All States should publish their accounts – Finance minister, Kemi Adeosun

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 08:03 PM PDT

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, yesterday, said that states must publish their accounts at end of every financial year to open their books to public scrutiny and ensure transparency and...

Senate president, Bukola Saraki releases new statement - 'I'm ready to go to jail....'

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:08 PM PDT

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki says he is prepared to carry his cross rather than yield to "the nefarious agenda of a few individuals who are bent in undermining our democracy and destabilising...

'Don't leave Argentina yet, go and win the 2018 World Cup' - Maradona urges Messi

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 07:13 PM PDT

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona on Monday urged Lionel Messi not to follow through on his vow to quit the national team after its defeat in the Copa America Centenario. "Messi has to stay...

South-West Muslim Leaders Condemn Hijab Enforcement In Osun state

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 07:08 PM PDT

An umbrella body of all Muslim organisations in the South West geopolitical zone, Muslim Ummah of South West, yesterday called on some of its members who attempted to enforce wearing of hijab on two...

'We are scared of returning home, the militants are better armed than security operatives’' - Victims of Ikorodu attack

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 06:57 PM PDT

Residents of Igbo Olomu and Ita Oluwo, Ikorodu areas of Lagos and Ogun states, who were displaced due to the attacks by militants, have vowed not to return home until normalcy is restored to the...

Nigerian democracy is currently on trial, says Ekweremadu

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 06:43 PM PDT

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu yesterday said democracy is on trial in the country. Ekweremadu stated this in his reaction to his arraignment at a Federal High Court for alleged forgery of...

Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu sacked by court: 'I’m still governor' - He insists

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 06:38 PM PDT

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu yesterday urged Abia State residents not to panic after a court ordered him to vacate office immediately. In a statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, ...

BREXIT 2.0: England mocked after humiliating EURO 2016 exit

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 03:35 PM PDT

The social media was awash with Brexit jokes as England crashed out of Euro 2016 at the hands of Iceland on Monday evening. Despite taking an early lead against one of the tournament's minnows, Roy...

13 states will produce rice that will feed the nation in the next 18 months - Buhari

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 03:36 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said 13 states have been identified to produce rice that will feed the nation in the next 18 months. Buhari spoke during the breaking of fast dinner with the...

‘I started sleeping with my daughter out of frustration’ - Man laments

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 03:14 PM PDT

A 41-year-old man, Raymond Anyanwu, who reportedly raped and impregnated his 15 years old daughter, said that frustration led him into the act. Anyanwu, who committed the offence at Ajao Estate,...

Roy Hodgson Resigns As England Manager

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:08 PM PDT

Roy Hodgson has resigned as England manager after a 2-1 defeat to Iceland saw his side eliminated from Euro 2016. Wayne Rooney had given England an early lead from the penalty spot but Iceland...

Euro 2016: England 1-2 Iceland - Iceland Send England Crashing Out + WATCH: Match Highlights

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 02:58 PM PDT

England crashed out of Euro 2016 after a shock 2-1 defeat to Iceland, with the tiny country of just 330,000 sealing a quarterfinal date with France on July 3 in Saint-Denis. Iceland, in their...

EFCC detains two men linked to Governor Fayose over alleged N4.7 Billion fraud

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 12:48 PM PDT

Two men, who allegedly aided and abetted Governor Ayo Fayose to launder part of the cash taken from the Office of the former National Security Officer, has been arrested and detained by the Economic...

Oil production move up to 1.9m barrels after talks with militants - Kachikwu

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 12:53 PM PDT

Ibe Kachikwu, minister of state for petroleum resources, says Nigeria is making progress in negotiations with Niger Delta militants, with daily oil production back to 1.9 million barrels. Speaking...

Presidency dares Saraki to name cabal in Buhari’s government

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 12:49 PM PDT

The Presidency on Monday challenged the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to name the cabals in President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Saraki had claimed that there is "now a government within...

'Christians should apologise to gay people' - Pope Francis

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:08 PM PDT

Pope Francis on Sunday said that Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should apologise to gay people and seek their forgiveness for the way they have been treated. While speaking to reporters as...

Boko Haram militants now disguise as vigilantes – DHQ

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 12:42 PM PDT

The Defence Headquarters on Monday said Boko Haram militants now disguise as vigilante members and hunters to evade the military. The Defence Spokesman, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, said the military...

Taribo West - 'Yusuf is not ripe to lead Super Eagles'

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 12:39 PM PDT

Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has backed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in its quest to hire a foreign coach for the Super Eagles, insisting that caretaker manager, Salisu Yusuf,...

35 states apply for N90 Billion loan

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 12:30 PM PDT

About 35 states have so far applied to access the N90 billion loan earmarked by the federal government to boost state governments' fiscal sustainability capabilities. Speaking on Channels...

IN PICTURES: Ekiti residents stage anti-Buhari protest

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 09:09 PM PDT

Some youth in Ekiti State, including students of tertiary institutions, on Monday rallied in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, in support of embattled Governor Ayodele Fayose. The youth frowned at what...

Defence Minister defends Army chief, Buratai over Dubai properties

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 11:32 AM PDT

Defence Minister, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, Monday waded into the controversy surrounding the alleged purchase and ownership of houses in Dubai by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf...

PICTURE: Nigeria Prisons Service unveils identities of two inmates who escaped from Kuje prison

Posted: 27 Jun 2016 11:28 AM PDT

The Nigeria Prisons Service Monday in Abuja unveiled the identities of two inmates who escaped from its facility in Kuje Friday night. Service Public Relations Officer, DCP Francis Enobore gave the...
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