Sunday, 4 September 2016

NigerianEye: “BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu’s candidate defeated at Ondo APC governorship primary” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu’s candidate defeated at Ondo APC governorship primary” plus 29 more


BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu’s candidate defeated at Ondo APC governorship primary

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 05:40 PM PDT

Fresh reports reaching NE has it that Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has been elected candidate of the party for the All Progressives Congress primary election for the November 26 governorship election...

Picture of the day. . .

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 05:40 PM PDT

By Nigerian TribuneCost of basic items during the last administration and this present administration. What are your thoughts? Do you agree?

Nigeria and Kenya in hilarious Twitter war

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 05:59 PM PDT

Citizens from Nigeria and Kenya are in a bitter, but hilarious Twitter war over Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg's visit to Africa. The clash started following unclear reports, speculation which...

Nigerians are far ahead of Kenyans in every aspect – Fani-Kayode

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 06:11 PM PDT

Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has lent his voice in defence of his country in the ongoing Twitter feud between citizens in Nigeria and Kenya.  Fani-Kayode, who gave his verdict on...

Soldiers take over Jonathan’s cousin’s premises

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:59 PM PDT

Soldiers, yesterday, seized the premises used by former President Goodluck Jonathan's cousin, Azibaola Robert, as construction site. Azibaola Robert and his wifeJournalists who visited the premises...

Alfa kills 25-year-old, dumps his body-parts on expressway

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:54 PM PDT

Alfa The Osun State Police Command has arrested an Islamic cleric, Kabir Ibrahim, for allegedly butchering a 25-year-old farmer, Lukman Adeleke, and dumping his remains along the Akure-Ilesa...

Sultan declares Monday as Eid-El-Kabir Day

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:54 PM PDT

Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III has declared next Monday as the Eid-El-Kabir Day, 1437 AH. This followed the...

'PDP is dying, you are just responsible for its funeral rites' - Obasanjo tells Sheriff

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 05:50 PM PDT

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday warned a factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Modu Sheriff, that the party was "dying", and he just be responsible for its final...

Militant group, Niger Delta Cleansers threaten to attack soldiers in Niger Delta

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:47 PM PDT

A group, Niger Delta Cleansers (NDC), has threatened to attack more soldiers in the region if the federal government does not withdraw them from the creeks in the next 14 days. Its spokesman, Col...

PDP’s allegation of funds’ diversion, diversionary, malicious - Lalong

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:44 PM PDT

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has described the allegations of mismanagement of funds against his administration by the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Damishi Sango,...

UK to help Nigeria overcome economic, security challenges

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:42 PM PDT

The United Kingdom plans to assist Nigeria overcome its current economic and security challenges, UK Minister for International Development, James Wharton, has said. Wharton told the News Agency of...

Owners of demolished Ikoyi houses duly served notices - Lagos government

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:34 PM PDT

The Lagos State Government yesterday rubbished claims by owners of the buildings demolished in Ikoyi that they were not duly served with contravention, removal and quit notices before the exercise...

CBN releases new guidelines on foreign investment inflows

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:32 PM PDT

Non-Nigerians are now free to invest in short-term debts and securities. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday rolled out new foreign investment inflow guidelines targeted at portfolio...

Women are bridge builders - Aisha Buhari

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:29 PM PDT

Wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari yesterday said that women should be seen as bridge builders to help men in developing the economy. She assured that women will continue to support their...

Ogun permanent secretary dies 48 hours after swearing-in

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:26 PM PDT

The Ogun State Government has announced the passage of Mrs Betty Olubunmi Odumusi, a senior civil servant in the state's Ministry of Information and Strategy who was recently promoted to the position...

‘Why contractors can’t complete power projects’

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:23 PM PDT

Contractors handling power projects cannot complete abandoned works because they expect government to defray outstanding debts owed them. The Publicity Secretary, Association of Rural...

INEC accredits 44 observer groups for Edo poll

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 04:00 PM PDT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 44 observer groups for the September 10 gubernatorial election in Edo. The INEC Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs....

Nigeria Railway resumes cattle cargo services

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 03:57 PM PDT

The Nigeria Railway Corporation on Saturday resumed its Cattle Cargo Services, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Mr Jerry Oche, Lagos Railway District Manager, NRC, told NAN that 510 cattle were...

APC commences Ondo governorship primary

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 03:55 PM PDT

All Progressives Congress has commenced its primary election in Ondo State for the Nov. 26 governorship poll, amidst tight security and peaceful environment. The election commenced at 12:15pm...

I was dead, I resurrected - Mugabe

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe joked Saturday that he had been resurrected as he returned from a foreign trip, mocking rumours that he had died or is critically ill. "Yes, I was dead. It's true...

US 2016: Trump promises African Americans jobs, prosperity

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 03:51 PM PDT

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised African Americans prosperity and jobs Saturday in a gently delivered speech to a black congregation in a US city famous as a symbol of economic...

Barcelona sign Ronaldinho for the second time

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 01:30 PM PDT

Ronaldinho is back at Barcelona! But don't get too excited, fans, as it is in a non-playing role... The Brazilian, 36, is teaming up with the club he helped return to its former glory between 2003...

Saudi-bound Nigerian pilgrim excretes 76 cocaine wraps

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 01:23 PM PDT

A pilgrim heading to Medina, Saudi Arabia, to perform the annual pilgrimage has tested positive to narcotic ingestion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the National Drug Law...

Kanu Bags Hat-trick As Arsenal Legends Thrash Milan Legends

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 05:51 PM PDT

Former Nigeria international and ex-Arsenal star Nwankwo Kanu rolled bagged the years as he bagged a hat-trick as Arsenal Legends defeated AC Milan Legends 4-2 in a charity game played at the...

Nigeria 1-0 Tanzania: Super Eagles end AFCON qualifying campaign with a victory

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 01:25 PM PDT

Super Eagles midfielder, Kelechi Iheanacho scored a magnificent goal as Nigeria defeated the Taifa Stars of Tanzania 1-0 in Saturday's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations at the Akwa Ibom International...

How Nigerian government caused economic recession — Emir Sanusi gives detailed explanation

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 10:58 AM PDT

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, on August 24, warned President Muhammadu Buhari to avoid repeating the mistakes made by former President Goodluck Jonathan so his administration does not end up in...

Niger Delta: Amnesty Beyond Patriotic Patronage, by Sunday Attah

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 09:47 AM PDT

It was for noble intentions and the need to placate the restive Niger Delta (ND) militants when former Nigeria's President, Late Alhaji  Umaru  Yar'Adua  exercised his constitutional...

Nedum Onuoha Open To Nigeria Call-Up

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 09:16 AM PDT

QPR defender Nedum Onuoha says  it will be great to represent Nigeria but admits he might not get the chance to play for his country of birth again. The 29-year-old reportedly turned down the...

Aviation Ministry moves to save Aero Contractor from collapse

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 07:35 AM PDT

The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika yesterday assured the workers of Aero Contractors Airline that the federal government will do everything within its power to prevent the...

Something bigger than Boko Haram is coming - Senator Ali Ndume

Posted: 03 Sep 2016 07:04 AM PDT

The Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, on Friday evening raised the alarm that if something urgent was not done, a war worse than the Boko Haram insurgency looms in Borno State and the North East...

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