Sunday, 14 August 2016

NigerianEye: “Why naira is on a free fall - CBN governor explains” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Why naira is on a free fall - CBN governor explains” plus 29 more

Why naira is on a free fall - CBN governor explains

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:49 PM PDT

The Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele has explained why the Naira is on a free fall. He said the country's currency depreciated against the Dollar because the nation has nothing to export except...

Okah brothers sue Jonathan for N5 billion

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:27 PM PDT

The Okah brothers, Messrs. Henry Emomotimi Okah, and Charles Tonbra Okah, have slammed a N5 billion lawsuit against former President Goodluck Jonathan and his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, for allegedly...

Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking not our members — MFM

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:09 PM PDT

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Church, popularly called MFM, has denied that eight Nigerians arrested by Cambodian authorities for alleged drug trafficking are its members. Eight Nigerians...

US labels Nigeria as one of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:09 PM PDT

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is recommending that the State Department add Nigeria and six other countries to its list of 10 nations that engage in the worst...

Muslims want nothing but a very peaceful and stable Nigeria - Sultan

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 05:38 PM PDT

Sultan of Sokoto Sa'ad Abubakar III has canvassed fair treatment for Muslims across the nation. According to him, Muslims want nothing but a very peaceful and stable Nigeria. The Sultan spoke in...

In defense of Buhari: Is this the Change we voted for? Yes, It Is!

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:49 PM PDT

THE LAST COUPLE of weeks have witnessed the heaviest public criticism of the Muhammadu Buhari administration since he came to power after inflicting a heavy defeat on the Peoples Democratic Party...

I am very proud of our athletes in Rio – Buhari

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 03:58 PM PDT

Nigeria's president, Muhamadu Buhari said he was proud of all the athletes flying the Nigerian flag in the ongoing Olympics in Brazil. The President said this in a tweet while commending the dream...

I did not say I was above the law - Dogara

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 02:09 PM PDT

Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, on Saturday said the media misconstrued his statement regarding the crisis rocking the house. Dogara said he was quoted out of context when he...

Rio Olympics: Mikel Obi and Umar seal semi-final place for Nigeria

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 02:07 PM PDT

Dream Team VI, Nigeria's Under-23 team, have qualified for the semi-final of the male football event of the Rio Olympics after defeating Denmark 2-0 at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador,...

NDLEA discovers cocaine hidden in shoes

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 01:46 PM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested three suspects after discovering some cocaine inside shoe soles at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The consignment of shoes...

PDP set for national convention, despite Sheriff's disapproval

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 01:27 PM PDT

Governors, leaders and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party have resolved to snub the factional National Chairman of the party, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, as they resolved to go ahead with the...

Why we stopped Kogi lawmaker from traveling abroad — EFCC

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:32 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says a member of the House of Representatives who was barred from traveling out of the country on Thursday is wanted for his alleged links to the...

CBN replies El-Rufai: 'Our economic policies are in right direction'

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:24 PM PDT

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, reiterated that its current economic policies are in the right direction to rescue the dwindling economic situation in the country. The Governor of CBN, Mr...

Knifeman attacks passengers, sets train ablaze, injuring six

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:17 PM PDT

A man set a train carriage in Switzerland on fire using a flammable liquid and stabbed passengers on Saturday, injuring six people including a six-year-old child, police said. The attack was the...

Monarch’s Kidnap: Lagos community begs FG for adequate security

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:11 PM PDT

One week after the release of the kidnapped 73-year-old Oba Goriola Oseni of Iba in Lagos State, the residents and family members had appealed to the state government to beef-up security in and...

Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland: Late Paddy McNair own goal hands Pep Guardiola's side win + match highlights

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:14 PM PDT

Paddy McNair's late own-goal gifted Manchester City victory over Sunderland in Pep Guardiola's first game in charge of the hosts. An equaliser from Jermain Defoe had looked like denying Guardiola...

'2000 children, 158 women die everyday in Nigeria'

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:08 PM PDT

Everyday, Nigeria loses 2000 children and 158 women due to poor access to basic healthcare, an international organisation, One Campaign, said. The organisation also said 750,000 children die every...

FRSC to enlighten road users through women

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:06 PM PDT

The Federal Road Safety Commission says it will use ongoing annual women's "August Meeting" in communities in Enugu state to intensify its road safety enlightenment. The Sector Command of the...

Senior presidential aide on economic matters dies

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 12:03 PM PDT

The Presidency on Saturday announced the death of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Economic Matters, Mr. Ayoleke O. Adu. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and...

Everton 1-1 Tottenham: Lamela header denies Koeman opening win + match highlights

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 09:32 AM PDT

Tottenham ace Erik Lamela scored a second-half header to deny Ronald Koeman a first win as Everton manager and a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. Everton took the lead after just...

Edo Politics: APC Candidate Obaseki Shuns Debate, Sends Representative

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 08:08 AM PDT

Godwin Obaseki, Edo state gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, today failed to show up for the scheduled debate. Obaseki sent the Director of his campaign, Osakue...

Religion, key to nation building – Oshiomhole

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 08:00 AM PDT

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday said religion is very important in building a peaceful and virile nation. Oshiomhole said this while declaring open the Annual Delegates Conference...

I Am Dele: Nigerian-born England international changes shirt name

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 07:57 AM PDT

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has decided to change his name on the reverse of his match shirt from 'Alli' to 'Dele', due to feeling "no connection" to the Alli surname. Tottenham explained on...

Stop military attacks and we'll resolve militancy in Niger Delta in 30 days - Ijaw leaders

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 07:01 AM PDT

The apex body of the Ijaw nation, the Ijaw National Congress, INC, has declared that it can resolve cases of militancy in the region within 30 days if the Federal Government ceases hostilities in the...

Hull City 2-1 Leicester City: Leicester begin Premier League title defence with defeat against Hull + match highlights

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:45 AM PDT

Premier League champions Leicester were stunned as they kicked off the defence of their title with a 2-1 defeat against newly promoted Hull, who had only 13 fit senior players, at the KC...

2 members of Niger Delta Avengers arrested in Delta

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 07:03 AM PDT

The Nigerian Navy, on Saturday, paraded two suspects believed to be members of the dreaded militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, who were apprehended by men of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS)...

Rio Olympics: Segun Toriola Honoured By ITTF

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:28 AM PDT

Africa and Nigeria tennis legend Segun Toriola has been honoured by induction into the prestigious '7 Club' by the International Table Tennis Federation ( ITTF). At an impressive but short ceremony...

Dasukigate: N2bn Traced to Children of Nigeria's Ex Army Chiefs

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 06:03 AM PDT

Two billion naira, part of the $15bn released for purchase of weapons for the Nigerian army, has been traced to children of ex army chiefs. The children used 2 companies -Chok Ventures Ltd and...

Thiery Henry tips Musa to be difference maker for Leicester City

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 05:41 AM PDT

Ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has tipped Nigeria star Ahmed Musa to change games for Premier League champions Leicester in the new season. Ahmed Musa was a club record transfer signing at 18...

VIDEO: Those found guilty of budget padding will be punished - Buhari

Posted: 13 Aug 2016 05:55 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari will not allow the padding of the 2016 budget go unpunished. The budget padding scandal has been on for several months. President Buhari in a video posted online...
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