Tuesday, 25 October 2016

NigerianEye: “Jonathan defends Sambo Dasuki - 'He didn’t steal $2.2 billion'” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Jonathan defends Sambo Dasuki - 'He didn’t steal $2.2 billion'” plus 29 more


Jonathan defends Sambo Dasuki - 'He didn’t steal $2.2 billion'

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:08 PM PDT

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has come to the defense of his former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Dasuki is presently facing trial for the embezzlement of funds meant for purchase...

EFCC investigating those in Buhari's government too - Magu

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:25 PM PDT

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Ibrahim Magu, said on Tuesday that the EFCC was investigating some officers of the current administration under President Muhammadu...

Buhari’s nominee for NERC chairmanship turns down offer

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:09 PM PDT

Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Chairman-designate Prof. Akintunde Akinwande may have declined the nomination offered him by President Muhammadu Buhari. Akinwande's absence at the...

I will surely fix power sector before I leave office – Buhari

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:09 PM PDT

Poised to engender good governance in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would surely solve the country's perennial electricity problem, fix the Niger Delta security problem and also...

President Buhari seeks National Assembly’s approval to borrow $29.9 Billion

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:10 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to approve his administration's external borrowing plan of $29.960bn for the execution of key programmes and infrastructural projects across...

FG sends ICPC boss on compulsory leave

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:05 PM PDT

Mr. Nta Expo, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, may have been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari.  An ICPC source told revealed...

Court to rule in Tompolo’s case against FG Dec. 12

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:59 PM PDT

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed December 12, 2016 to decide whether or not to transfer a suit filed by wanted Niger Delta ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, against the...

Senate okays reintroduction of tolls on federal roads

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:57 PM PDT

The Senate on Tuesday passed a motion seeking to revive collection of tolls on federal highways across the country. It said collection of toll, from motorists was the only way to construct and...

IPOB rejects new judge for Kanu

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:55 PM PDT

The Indigenous People of Biafra on Tuesday rejected Justice Binta Nyako as the new judge in the case involving its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. This was contained in statement signed by IPOB's Publicity...

26 Nigerians arrested in Kenya

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:53 PM PDT

Kenya has arrested and detained 26 Nigerians for allegedly flouting visa laws and for not having valid documents for their stay in the East African country. Some of the Nigerians, who were...

Price hike will lead to crisis - TUC

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:47 PM PDT

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday cautioned the government against an increase in the price of petrol,. It said such move would be an open invitation to crisis. President and Secretary...

Fani-Kayode for arraignment November 10 – EFCC

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:43 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is to arraign former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, on new charges of fraud on Nov. 10. EFCC's spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren,...

FG to launch information portal for Nigerians at home, abroad – Lai Mohammed

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:39 PM PDT

The Federal Government will soon launch an Information Portal to keep Nigerians at home and in the diaspora abreast of government's programmes and policies and also get their feedback. The Minister...

Kachikwu wants Chinese investors to fast-track investments in Nigeria

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:34 PM PDT

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has assured a Chinese investment company that the agreement between Cina and Nigeria has been presented to President Muhammadu Buhari...

Senate plans to ban street begging in Nigeria

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:29 PM PDT

The Senate on Tuesday described street begging as a menace that is embarrassing the country. It therefore began a move to enact a law that will make street begging illegal. The lawmaker...

APC’s comments prove Buhari administration is clueless – PDP

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:27 PM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party has said that the open acceptance of responsibility for the economic downturn in the country by the All Progressive Congress-led Federal Government has vindicated its...

PDP to Buhari - 'Declare emergency on economy'

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 12:16 PM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government to declare "emergency" on the economy. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo...

Nigerians are eating badly - Agric Minister

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:53 AM PDT

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe has called on Nigerians to make conscious efforts at eating well always. The Minister made this call in his office on Monday, when he...

De Bruyne: I bear no grudge against Jose Mourinho

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:43 AM PDT

Belgium and Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne says he bears no grudge against former Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, following his spell under the Portuguese. Mourinho did not see the Manchester...

Why I Joined Rotherham United - Odemwingie

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:30 AM PDT

Peter Odemwingie has revealed that his move to the English Championship side, Rotherham United was fast-tracked because Kenny Jackett believes in him. The Nigeria international, who was released by...

Whoever EFCC arrests for corruption must be guilty - Magu

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 10:02 AM PDT

The acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has reaffirmed that the ongoing anti-corruption fight is not selective. Magu said before anyone is arrested, the...

Lagos emerges 5th largest economy in Africa

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:17 AM PDT

Lagos State has emerged as the fifth largest economy in Africa, consequent upon which, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, disclosed that his administration is in the process of setting up an Economic...

What kind of stupid question is that? - Burna Boy to a reporter

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:17 AM PDT

Burna Boy was featured on "The Noisey Questionnaire of Life" where he was asked to pick between a couple of choices. The questionnaire was fun and entertaining. In one of the questions he was asked...

Akon set to star in a Jeta Amata movie

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:10 AM PDT

Ace Nollywood Director and Producer Jeta Amata is working with Akon on the set of a new movie 'The American King' in Los Angeles California. Earlier when Raham Sadau was banned from Kannywood, Akon...

Crisis in Nigeria Customs over leaked names of sacked officers

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 09:06 AM PDT

The headquarters of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) is currently in crisis over the leakage of the list containing the names and ranks of the sacked senior and junior officers. Findings have...

Cross River governor appoints 1,106 new advisers

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:59 AM PDT

The Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, on Tuesday appointed 1,106 persons into various positions. The positions were in the categories of special advisers, special assistants,...

'FG must ensure Fani-Kayode does not die in detention' - PDP

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:55 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a statement released today, warned that its member, Femi Fani-Kayode must not die in detention. This comes after reports emerged yesterday that he slumped at the...

Governor Fayose tells Ekiti residents to be ready for WAR with Fulani herdsmen

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:40 AM PDT

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose today hit back at the Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, over its threat of violent reprisal on the alleged killing and arrest of...

5 Ways To Start A Business

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:49 AM PDT

Starting a business is not an easy one even when you have all the financial assistance you need. There are challenges potential entrepreneur encounter which maybe finance, experience and so many...

APC will die by 2017 except Buhari intervenes - Timi Frank

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 08:48 AM PDT

The crisis of confidence rocking the hierarchy and other strata of the All Progressives Congress APC would lead to an implosion in the next three months except urgent remedial actions are taking by...

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