Friday, 1 July 2016

NigerianEye: “ONE STATE, TWO GOVERNORS: Confusion in Abia state as Ikpeazu and Ogah both lay claim to governorship seat” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “ONE STATE, TWO GOVERNORS: Confusion in Abia state as Ikpeazu and Ogah both lay claim to governorship seat” plus 29 more


ONE STATE, TWO GOVERNORS: Confusion in Abia state as Ikpeazu and Ogah both lay claim to governorship seat

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:05 PM PDT

There is widespread panic and confusion in Abia state  following the insistence of Sampson Ogah that he should be sworn in as governor of the state to replace the incumbent, Okezie Ikpeazu, who...

I'm willing to join hands to support Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign, retun N400 million - Olisa Metuh

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:05 PM PDT

The former spokesperson of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh has expressed support for the ongoing anti-corruption campaign of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. This...

Militancy won’t stop us from developing Niger Delta – Buhari

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:59 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the renewed violence in the Niger Delta would not stop his administration from engaging with interest groups from the region in finding solutions to the...

We won’t force anybody to surrender land for Fulani herdsmen - FG

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:56 PM PDT

Federal Government, yesterday, said it would not force anybody or state governments to surrender grazing land for Fulani cattle rearers in any part of the country. The Minister of Agriculture and...

INEC announces new dates for some suspended elections in Nigeria

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:42 PM PDT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for some of the suspended elections in the country. According to its Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, the Kogi and Imo...

Court orders former Imo governor, Ikedi Ohakim to defend self against money laundering charges

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:39 PM PDT

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, to defend himself on the charges of money laundering brought against him by the...

Ekiti Assembly ‘highway sitting’ shameful - APC

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:36 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has described Wednesday's sitting on the highway by members of the House of Assembly as shameful. It said it was the worst form of mediocrity that...

“Stop harassing Fayose”; “Fayose remains blameless” - PDP members protest in Ekiti

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:28 PM PDT

Street protests continued in Ekiti State yesterday, as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and members trooped out in Ido-Ekiti, headquarters of Ido/Osi Local Government, in support of Governor...

I'm determined to rescue Chibok girls unharmed – President Buhari

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 05:22 PM PDT

President Buhari reiterated his determination to rescue the remaining abducted Chibok girls. He stated this at the breaking of Ramadan fast with members of the diplomatic corps Thursday night in...

Fani-Kayode denies writing Apostle Suleiman for help

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 05:19 PM PDT

Former Aviation Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed insinuations that he wrote from detention to Christians and Apostle Johnson Suleiman over his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes...

Euro 2016: Poland 1-1 Portugal (3-5 pens) - Portugal beat Poland on penalties to reach semifinals + Match Highlights

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 03:04 PM PDT

Portugal defeated Poland 5-3 on penalties to reach the semifinals of Euro 2016 after the teams finished extra time level at 1-1. Both goals came in the first half as Renato Sanches' cancelled out...

Nigeria declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holiday

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 07:48 PM PDT

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 5th and Wednesday, 6th July, 2016 as public holiday to mark Eid-el Fitri Celebrations. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja ans signed by...

Ekiti Federal Lawmakers caution Buhari - 'it's time to leave Fayose alone, face governance'

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 02:21 PM PDT

Members of the National Assembly caucus in both the Senate and House of Representatives from Ekiti State have told the federal government to stop harassing the State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose with...

Roadside bomb kills 18

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 02:21 PM PDT

At least 18 people were killed when a roadside bomb went off on Thursday in Somalia's Lafole town, southwest of the capital, blowing up a packed mini-bus that was passing by, police said. There...

Nigeria's Success sends ‘goodbye’ letter to Granada

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 01:22 PM PDT

Watford-bound Nigeria striker, Isaac Success, has said he owes La Liga side, Granada "everything" in an emotional goodbye letter to the Spanish club. Success is expected to join Watford in the next...

Wizkid drops new song featuring American superstars, Chris Brown and Trey Songz

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 12:31 PM PDT

Arguably Africa's hottest musician, Nigerian popstar Wizkid on Thursday evening announced that he would release a new single titled Shaba – featuring multiple award winning R'N' B superstars, Chris...

Court orders INEC to accept Modu Sheriff’s PDP governorship candidates list

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 12:17 PM PDT

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to only accept the list of Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidates for the forthcoming...

Michelle Obama ‘proud’ woman may be elected US president

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 12:12 PM PDT

US First Lady Michelle Obama said Thursday she was "proud" that a woman might be elected president of the United States this year, during a speech in Madrid to promote education for girls. "I'm...

Court adjourns Orji Kalu’s trial till Sept. 27

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 12:08 PM PDT

An Abuja Federal High Court on Thursday adjourned former Gov. Orji Kalu's alleged money laundering trial till Sept. 27. The judge, Justice Anwuli Chikere, adjourned the case pending an appeal filed...

President Buhari condemns Turkish airport bomb attack

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 09:55 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday condemned the recent terrorists attacks on Ataturk Airport in Turkey, during which dozens of people from around the world lost their lives. The President was...

Clubs not under obligation to release players for Rio Olympics - FIFA

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 09:55 AM PDT

World football governing body FIFA have confirmed that clubs are under no obligation to release their players for the Rio Olympic Games, a development which will surely not sit well with Nigeria U23...

Southampton appoint Puel as manager

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 09:39 AM PDT

Southampton have confirmed the appointment of Claude Puel as their new manager. The former Lyon and Nice manager has signed a three-year deal at St Mary's and becomes Ronald Koeman's successor...

Court stops Ogah’s swearing-in as Abia Governor

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:10 PM PDT

The ongoing tension in God's Own State, Thursday, took another dramatic turn, as a High Court sitting in Osisioma, Abia State, issued an injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral...

Bank robbers shoot final year student dead in Bayelsa

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 09:11 AM PDT

An armed robbery attack which happened on Tuesday along the Sani Abacha Expressway, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, reportedly left one person dead. The armed robbers were said to have stormed the...

Court remands ex-Adamawa governor at Kuje Prison

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 10:03 AM PDT

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the remand of a former Acting Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, in Kuje prison, Abuja, over five counts of money laundering charges involving...

Neymar to sign new contract at Barcelona

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:51 AM PDT

Neymar is close to signing a new contract with Barcelona that will tie him to the La Liga champions until June 2021. Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed that the Brazil forward does not...

OFFICIAL: Ibrahimovic confirms Manchester United Move

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:41 AM PDT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has announced he will be joining Manchester United this summer. The Swedish superstar put millions of his fans out of their misery on Thursday - almost four weeks after Sky...

Pipeline vandals have been decimated – Army

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:29 AM PDT

The Nigerian Army (NA) Thursday said activities of pipeline vandals around Lagos have been drastically reduced and the hoodlums decimated. Outgone Commander, 9 Brigade, Gen. Bulama Biu stated this...

Court judgement has nothing to do with me, I haven't been sacked - Modu Sheriff

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:17 AM PDT

PDP factional leader Ali Modu Sheriff has denied being sacked by an FCT High Court on Wednesday. Professor Adewale Oladipo, the spokesman of the faction, in a statement said the court only...

Ibe Kachikwu, NNPC ‘attracts’ $80bn investment from 38 Chinese companies

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 08:06 AM PDT

Ibe Kachikwu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have beaten the $40billion to $50billion investment target earlier set for the NNPC-China roadshow. The corporation said it has...

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