Monday, 15 August 2016

NigerianEye: “Parents of Chibok girls demand swap of their girls for Boko Haram detainees” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Parents of Chibok girls demand swap of their girls for Boko Haram detainees” plus 29 more

Parents of Chibok girls demand swap of their girls for Boko Haram detainees

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 PM PDT

The BringBackOurGirls group and the parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls on Sunday demanded that the Federal Government swap detained Boko Haram members for the girls who have been in captivity...

Nigerian army declares ‘Mama Boko Haram’, journalist wanted

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 PM PDT

The Army yesterday declared three persons wanted under the Terrorism Prevention Act 2011(as amended), following Boko Haram's release of a fresh video in which it restated its conditions for...

We will soon invade Lagos to free our members - Boko Haram

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 PM PDT

Boko Haram yesterday restated its conditions for releasing the Chibok girls and threatened to bomb Lagos, Abuja and Borno in a fresh video. In a swift reaction, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said...

BREAKING: Usain Bolt wins 100m gold at the Rio Olympics

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 PM PDT

Usain Bolt have just won the 100m final in 9.81 secs! He crossed the line first, securing his place as the greatest sprinter of all time. Justin Gatlin of the United States was second in 9.89, and...

Send your child to school or go to jail - El-Rufai

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:08 PM PDT

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on Saturday insisted that parents who failed to send their children to school in September in the state would be jailed. The governor, who stated this at the...

Edo Election: APC's Obaseki accuses PDP of destroying his posters, bill boards

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:04 PM PDT

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Godwin Obaseki, has accused supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of destroying his bill boards and posters. Obaseki, who spoke...

We are working hard to rescue girls - Lai Mohammed

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:03 PM PDT

Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed said yesterday that "the Federal Government is doing everything possible to secure the release of the Chibok girls and put an end to the...

Nigeria heading for greatness - APC chairman

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:01 PM PDT

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has said his dream for a great Nigera is being fulfilled, with the nation finally on its way to...

Nigeria will become better - Kumuyi

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:59 PM PDT

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive in God because Nigeria will become better. Kumuyi made this known at a...

Jibrin links Omisore to House budget padding controversy

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:57 PM PDT

Embattled former House of Representatives Appropriation Committee Chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin has linked Senator Iyiola Omisore with the budget padding controversy. Omisore, who represented Osun...

#BBOG identifies speaker in Chibok girls new video

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:31 PM PDT

Members of the #BringBackOurGirls (#BBOG) advocacy have identified the Chibok girl, who spoke on behalf of her friends in the new Boko Haram video as Dorcas Yakubu. Dorcas who was abducted over two...

Rio Olympics 2016 Medal Table So Far

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 11:21 AM PDT

See below for the latest medal table. Medal standingsCountry1United States241818602China131117413Great Britain11147324Germany853165Russia7108256Italy775197Japan7314248Australia679229South...

Rio Olympics: Jemima Sumgong wins marathon gold for Kenya

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 11:18 AM PDT

Kenya's Jemima Sumgong won gold in the women's marathon on Sunday in 2hr 24min 4sec to become the first Kenyan woman to take the title. Bahrain's Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa claimed silver while Ethiopian...

Rio Olympics 2016: Okagbare Disappoints As Elaine Thompson Wins 100m gold

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 10:45 AM PDT

Nigeria's sprint queen Blessing Okagbare crashed out in Rio Olympics 100m semi-final, as she placed 3rd in her heat with a time of 11.09seconds. Her time was not good enough to get her into the...

Arsenal 3-4 Liverpool: Philippe Coutinho inspires Liverpool to victory at Arsenal

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 10:14 AM PDT

Philippe Coutinho was the star of the show with two goals and an assist as Liverpool edged Arsenal 4-3 in a classic at the Emirates. Nathaniel Clyne had the first chance of the game, but fired...

Rio Olympics: Mo Farah makes history by winning 10000m gold

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:59 AM PDT

Mo Farah became the first British track and field athlete to win three Olympic gold medals as he retained his 10,000m title with a thrilling victory in Rio. The 33-year-old overcame a mid-race fall...

Stranded Akwa Ibom teachers hold public prayer for God to "touch" State Governor

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:48 AM PDT

After waiting for about two years at home without any job, despite having received letters of appointment from the Akwa Ibom state government, some "unemployed teachers" in the state have publicly...

Sports ministry refunds Mikel’s $4,600

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:39 AM PDT

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has refunded the $4,600 paid for the team in São Paulo on their way to Salvador by the Dream Team's captain, Mikel Obi. The ministry also assured players and...

Buhari is promoting nepotism in Nigeria - Fayose

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:38 AM PDT

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday said Nigerians were suffering under the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari because "the country is in the hands...

Rio Olympics: Michael Phelps captures Olympic gold No. 23 in medley relay

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:33 AM PDT

Michael Phelps secured career Olympic gold medal No. 23 alongside Ryan Murphy, Cody Miller and Nathan Adrian by winning the 4x100m medley relay on Saturday night. The American squad raced to an...

Boko Haram: Army declares Nigerian journalist Salkida wanted

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:27 AM PDT

The army has declared Ahmad Salkida, the Nigerian journalist known to have access to access to top Boko Haram commanders, wanted. Also wanted by the army are Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Wakil. The army...

Brazil 2-0 Colombia: Neymar scores in feisty all-South American tie

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:25 AM PDT

In the final men's quarterfinal match of the day, Brazil defeated Colombia 2-0 to advance to the semifinals. Brazil's captain Neymar opened the scoring in the 12th minute off a long range free...

Kogi APC elders urge Buhari to replace late Ocholi, present 3 candidates

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:17 AM PDT

Some leaders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, are urging President Muhammadu Buhari to name a replacement for Minister of State for Land and Employment, James Ocholi (SAN), who died in a car...

FG realised N5m from Abuja-Kaduna Train Service in 2 weeks

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 08:55 AM PDT

The federal government of Nigeria has realized an income of N5m from the new Abuja-Kaduna train service. "In the first week of operation, we made N2.2 million; in the second week, we made N2.9...

Mourinho’s Manchester United beats Bournemouth 3-1 in opener

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:20 AM PDT

Jose Mourinho got his first Premier League campaign as Manchester United manager off to the perfect start with a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday. Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney put the visitors, who...

Live Commentary: Arsenal vs Liverpool

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 10:31 AM PDT

Good afternoon and welcome to Nigerianeye's live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The hosts enter the new season looking to improve...

I have the right to choose who I support - Tinubu speaks on Ondo election

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:49 AM PDT

Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state, says he reserves the right to back whoever he likes to emerge as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo state governorship...

Why an Africa country can’t win World Cup – Siasia

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:45 AM PDT

Samson Siasia, coach of Nigeria's Dream Team IV, has predicted that an African country can in future win the senior World Cup, if they can overcome their present difficulties. Siasia, who spoke...

Nigeria army reacts to recent Boko Haram video displaying Chibok girls

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:41 AM PDT

The Nigerian defense headquarters has issued a statement in reaction to a recent video released by Boko Haram which depicts the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls. Here's the statement: The Defence...

We are in touch with Boko Haram - FG reacts to recent Chibok girls video

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:42 AM PDT

The federal government says the Boko Haram sect has contacted it for talks on the release of the Chibok schoolgirls. Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, said this while reacting to...
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