Saturday, 10 September 2016

NigerianEye: “US remembers 9/11” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “US remembers 9/11” plus 29 more


US remembers 9/11

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:41 PM PDT

Today marks the 15th anniversary of one of the most tragic days in the history of the United States, when terrorists staged attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and were only prevented...

APC not responsible for the challenges we are facing now – Lalong

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:27 PM PDT

Plateau State governor, Simon Bako has exonerated the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) from blame for the current economic challenges facing citizens of the state. The APC-led government in...

Jonathan’s wife sues EFCC, Skye Bank over frozen accounts

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:26 PM PDT

Former President Goodluck Jonathan's wife, Patience, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Skye Bank at the Federal High Court in Lagos over the freezing of her bank...

CBN to place fraudulent bank customers on watch-list

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:24 PM PDT

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it is working out regulatory framework that would enable it to either blacklist fraudulent bank customers, or at least, place them on watch-list...

INEC gives conditions for conclusive election in Edo

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:23 PM PDT

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday, allayed the fears of some people that the Edo governorship election might be declared...

Economic Recession: Nigerian parents withdraw kids from private schools

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:21 PM PDT

Many parents in Lagos State have started withdrawing their children from private to public schools, due to the current economic recession. It was learnt that many of the parents took the decision...

Edo Election: KOWA candidate withdraws, blames INEC

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:18 PM PDT

The candidate of the KOWA Party in the postponed Edo State governorship poll, Thompson Osadolor, has withdrawn from the race. Osadolor, who confirmed this to newsmen on Saturday, said his decision...

Yar’Adua’s elder brother dies

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:16 PM PDT

Yusuf Musa, an elder brother to the late former President, Umar Yar'Adua, has died. Late President, Umar Yar'AduaMusa, also known as Yusuf London, passed away last week at the age of 83,...

I’m happy Nigeria is broke - DG NOA

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:14 PM PDT

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Mr. Garba Abari, has expressed delight that Nigerians have been left with no option but to look inwards because of the economic...

BUSTED: 10 new tricks kidnappers use to lure victims in Nigeria

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:07 PM PDT

Reports of kidnapping have become common in Nigeria. Though not a new trend, kidnappers have continued to devise new methods to lure victims. Below are some of the new tricks to watch out...

Nigerians attack Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s over his marriage sermon

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:02 PM PDT

The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has come under strong criticism from Nigerians on social media over his religious views on gender equality. Pastor Chris and his...

Why Ekiti had 10 govs in 20 years — Fayose

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:58 PM PDT

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has said his controversial nature was behind his good leadership. Fayose, in a statement on Saturday on the 20th anniversary of the creation of the state...

EFCC traces $5 million to Patience Jonathan’s account

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:56 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced an additional $5m to the Skye Bank account of Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. This brings to $20m...

Ex-governor wants Nigerians to pray, ask God to end economic recession

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 02:14 PM PDT

A former governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko, has called on Nigerians to seek divine intervention for solution to the current economic recession facing the country. Mr. Wamakko, a member of...

Hillary Clinton regrets calling ‘half’ of Trump backers ‘deplorable’

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 02:05 PM PDT

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton said Saturday she regretted calling half of Donald Trump's supporters "deplorable," but doubled down on slamming "racist rhetoric" in his...

Four million Nigerians awaiting prepaid meter - NERC

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 12:02 PM PDT

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has revealed that over four million electricity consumers are awaiting prepaid meters in the country. The Acting NERC Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aka, Made...

Sallah: DHQ urges screening of people at places of worship

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:58 AM PDT

The Defence authorities have asked religious places of worship to ensure screening of people during the forthcoming Sallah celebration. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe...

A word for the Northern minorities: We are with you! - Fani-Kayode

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:19 AM PDT

Blessed be the name of the Most High God, the God whose I am and the God whom I serve, blessed be His holy name forever. Mr. Chairman, our Royal fathers, my Lords spiritual and temporal,...

Police dispel rumour of herdsmen attack in Anambra

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:07 AM PDT

The Anambra Commissioner of Police, Mr Sam Okaula, has assured the people of the state of a peaceful Eid-El-Kabir celebration. Okaula made the promise in an interview in Awka on Saturday. He said...

Emirates bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its planes

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:05 AM PDT

Civil aviation authorities in the Emirates have banned the use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 on all its national carriers because of the risk of batteries exploding in the "phablet" smartphone. "The...

Osun indigenes defy downpour to enjoy Aregbesola’s free train ride

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 11:01 AM PDT

Hundreds of Osun indigenes on Saturday defied morning downpour to enjoy free train ride provided by their Governor Rauf Aregbesola for Eid-El-Kabir celebration. The train took off from Lagos for...

Nigeria approves new health policy

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:56 AM PDT

The Emergency National Council on Health meeting held in Abuja, Thursday, approved the National Health Policy document. The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, announced the approval of the...

Hajj 2016: Nigerian pilgrims to return from September 17

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:54 AM PDT

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has said that it has completed arrangements to begin the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia on September 17. Speaking at a pre-Arafat...

Nigerian pilgrim excretes 82 Wraps Of Cocaine

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:52 AM PDT

One week after she excreted 76 pellets of drugs that tested positive to cocaine, Basisru Binuyo, a pilgrim, has excreted six more wraps of the pellets, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has...

Nigeria Police deny banning peaceful rallies in Abuja

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:46 AM PDT

The Nigeria Police have denied banning peaceful rallies in the capital, Abuja. The police have in the past few days come under heavy criticism for trying to stop the Bring Back Our girls protest...

Recession will end soon, Atiku assures

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:36 AM PDT

Former Vice President and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians not to despair or lose hope in the country as the current economic recession will soon...

Ex-militants beg FG to pay outstanding stipends

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:14 AM PDT

Former Niger Delta militants, under the auspices of the Second Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme, have pleaded with the Federal Government to pay their three months arrears of outstanding...

Nigeria needs $142 million to tackle global warming

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 10:12 AM PDT

Nigeria needs 142 million US dollars between now and 2030 to finance its Intended Nationally Determined Commitment (INDC) toward reducing emission and low carbon for improved environment. This is...

Clinton slams Trump supporters as ‘basket of deplorables’

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 09:54 AM PDT

Hillary Clinton has called Donald Trump supporters a "basket of deplorables," comments that sparked anger from her Republican rival for the White House and quickly went viral. The Democratic...

Sallah: Traders groan as Nigeria’s economic woes hit ram sales

Posted: 10 Sep 2016 09:23 AM PDT

With the naira currency in free fall and inflation soaring, few Nigerians can escape the country's economic troubles — and that includes Muslims preparing for Eid al-Adha. Livestock traders and...

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