Wednesday, 2 November 2016

NigerianEye: “EFCC uncovers N18 million in female judge’s foreign account” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “EFCC uncovers N18 million in female judge’s foreign account” plus 29 more

EFCC uncovers N18 million in female judge’s foreign account

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:33 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a bogus financial transaction of N18 million in the foreign account of Justice Rita Ngozi Ofili-Ajumogobia. It was learnt that the...

Fayose meets with Fulani herdsmen

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:39 PM PDT

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria have met in Ado Ekiti to sort out their differences over the new law restricting...

You can leave Nigeria if you think you have another country - Buhari

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:42 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said any Nigeria who has another country to relocate to are free to do so. On his part, he said he would stay back to solve the nation's position. According...

Senate declines Buhari’s bid to borrow $29.96 Billion

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:34 PM PDT

The Nigerian senate yesterday rejected President Muhammadu Buhari's request to borrow $29.96 billion under the 2016-2018 External Borrowing Plan. The upper chamber voted massively against the...

EFCC probes former Minister of Justice, Aondoakaa over $182m Halliburton scandal

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:33 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday grilled a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), for his alleged role in the $182m...

APC blasts Jonathan for defending Dasuki

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:34 PM PDT

More knocks came for former President Goodluck Jonathan over his defence that his erstwhile National Security Adviser (NSA) Col Sambo Dasuki couldn't have stolen $2.1 billion funds. The latest...

US stocks fall as new poll suggest possible Trump victory

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:41 PM PDT

Wall Street stocks fell Tuesday as a new poll suggested Republican candidate Donald Trump could win the presidency, an outcome that has stirred anxiety in financial markets. The share price...

INEC gives condition for Diaspora voting in 2019

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:31 PM PDT

The Independent National Electoral Commission said in Abuja on Tuesday that the possibility of Nigerians living abroad to vote in the 2019 general elections would depend on the amendment to the...

We can’t hand over arrested judges to EFCC – NJC

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:29 PM PDT

The National Judicial Council has said it is not part of its statutory responsibilities to hand over judges who are accused of corruption to anti-graft agencies for investigation and...

Nigeris set to establish ICT University, says minister

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:21 PM PDT

The Federal Government has concluded plans to establish the first Information and Communication Technology (ICT) University in Nigeria within the next three months. The Minister of Communications,...

Reps urge INEC to conclude elections in Rivers, Anambra

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:18 PM PDT

The House of Representatives yesterday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently conclude pending legislative elections in Rivers and Anambra states. The House also...

Police promotion strictly based on seniority - IG

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:07 PM PDT

THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has explained that promotion in the force is based on seniority, contrary to insinuations. He said the police management decided to adopt...

Presidency hails Nigerian doctor’s surgical feat on unborn baby in U.S.

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:03 PM PDT

The Federal Government has congratulated a United States (U.S)-based Nigerian surgeon, Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, on his feat in carrying out a successful operation on an unborn baby with tumour in her...

Why too much power is centralised at the centre, by Atiku

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:00 PM PDT

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday blamed dictatorship and corruption in most African societies for the centralisation of too much power and resources in the central governments. He...

Eight suicide bombers die at checkpoint blast

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:54 PM PDT

Eight suicide bombers in a Pick-up van have detonated their bombs, killing themselves in a failed attempt to cross a military checkpoint at Gubio, Gubio Local Government of Borno State, the Army has...

Ludogorets 2-3 Arsenal: Gunners come from behind to earn victory

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 03:19 PM PDT

Arsenal fought back from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 away at Ludogorets courtesy of Mesut Ozil's 87th-minute effort and secure a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League for a 17th...

Manchester City 3-1 Barcelona: Gundogan double sinks Barca

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:43 PM PDT

Ilkay Gundogan scored twice as Manchester City came from behind to claim Champions League revenge over Barcelona and pull within two points of the Group C leaders with a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium...

Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-1 Barcelona

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 03:25 PM PDT

Good evening and welcome to Nigerianeye's live coverage of the Champions League Group C match between Manchester City and Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick when the...

Niger Delta leaders to Buhari: We want oil blocs

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:51 AM PDT

Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region of the country have demanded that the region be included in the sharing and ownership of the oil blocs in the country. This was among the set of 16 demands...

Niger Delta elders’ meeting with FG will not stop bombing – Militants

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:20 AM PDT

Niger Delta militants have described Tuesday's meeting with the Federal Government by some stakeholders in the region as an exercise that will not put an end to the attacks on oil facilities. The...

Residents panic as Fulani herdsmen battle Delta community again

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:13 AM PDT

There is apprehension in Umunor community, Ossissa Kingdom in the Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State following an exchange of gun fire between suspected Fulani herdsmen and youths from...

Nigeria produced 2.1m barrels today - Kachikwu

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:12 AM PDT

Nigeria's oil production is nearly back to normal following a sharp drop earlier this year due to rebels attacking pipelines, the oil minister said Tuesday. "The reality is that as of today and...

Naira extends gain against dollar

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 11:08 AM PDT

The Naira on Tuesday extended its gains against the dollar across the Forex market. The nation currency gained N4.06 at the interbank market to close at N304.75, from N308.81 posted on Monday. At...

Ado Den Haag Defender Rejects Super Eagles Call-Up

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:09 AM PDT

Ado Den Haag's Nigerian defender Tyronne Ebuehi has rejected a chance to feature for the Super Eagles in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria on 12 November. The 20-year-old full-back...

NFF Leadership Struggle: Supreme Court Strikes Out Chris Giwa’s Motions

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 10:05 AM PDT

The Supreme Court on Monday in Abuja struck out two motions brought by Chris Giwa and his group. Hearing on the motions began on September 9. Ademola Olajire, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...

Senate votes against Buhari’s ambassadorial nominees, Saraki vetoes it

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:51 AM PDT

A majority of senators on Tuesday voted against considering President Muhammadu Buhari's ambassadorial nominees, but Senate President Bukola Saraki vetoed it. Saraki put to vote the consideration...

Arms deal: Goodluck Jonathan ready to appear in court for Dasuki

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:50 AM PDT

All is now set for Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to appear in the ongoing trial of his former NSA, Col Dasuki, to testify in favour of the former NSA. He had earlier faulted the...

Appeal court panel withdraws from Ondo PDP appeals

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:51 AM PDT

All the three members of the panel of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal hearing the appeals relating to the Peoples Democratic Party's governorship candidate in Ondo State ahead of the...

Mata: My family and loved ones feared Mourinho would sell me off again

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:59 AM PDT

Former Chelsea midfielder, Juan Mata has admitted that his family and loved ones feared that Jose Mourinho could ease him out of Manchester United again. While pointing out that they now work...

Niger Delta leaders present 16-point requests to Buhari

Posted: 01 Nov 2016 09:20 AM PDT

Stakeholders from the Niger Delta on Tuesday presented 16 requests to President Muhammadu Buhari at a meeting they held behind closed doors with him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The requests...
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