Friday, 18 November 2016

NigerianEye: “US to Nigeria - 'Account for 300 killed Shi’ites'” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “US to Nigeria - 'Account for 300 killed Shi’ites'” plus 29 more


US to Nigeria - 'Account for 300 killed Shi’ites'

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:58 PM PST

The United States has called on the Federal Government to account for the deaths of 300 Shi'ite members killed last December. On December 15, 2015, following clashes between members of the Shia...

With 2.6kg of hemp, Nigerian meets death in Singapore

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:39 PM PST

                    Singapore on Friday executed a Nigerian convicted of drug charges, 38-year-old Chijioke Obioha and a 31-year-old Malaysian,...

I’ve no regrets, says Al-Mustapha

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:31 PM PST

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer of former military head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha, on Friday in Enugu, said he had no regrets over his actions and subsequent...

Buhari signs eight bills into law

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:26 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed eight bills into laws. The bills were the ones that had earlier been passed by the National Assembly and sent to the President for assent. The Senior...

Only best brains needed in public sector - Saraki

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:24 PM PST

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Friday said the nation should create a system that allows its best brains to take over the public sector and make it work for Nigerians. A statement by his...

I need a new husband – KSB

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:23 PM PST

How time flies. It is already ten years since popular gospel singer, Kenny Saint Best, parted ways with her ex-husband, Eddy Remedy but now the singer is ready to walk down the aisle again. In an...

Atiku begs ASUU to shelve strike

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:20 PM PST

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities to suspend its strike action and embrace negotiation with the government. The university lecturers had on...

Mourinho laments: 'Wenger gets more respect than me'

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 02:02 PM PST

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho believes old foe Arsene Wenger is given more respect than him. The pair's relationship on the touchlines and away from it has been an intriguing one over...

No land for grazing in Benue - Ortom

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 01:53 PM PST

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state on Friday said the state government would not concede any part of its land for establishment of grazing reserve for herdsmen in the state. Ortom made this...

Nigerians reject Guru Maharaj Ji's prophecy about APC

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 01:51 PM PST

Many Nigerians took to the social media to share their opinions after hearing the prophesy of Guru Maharaj Ji that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will rule beyond 2019 in the country. Some...

Kanye West declares support for Trump

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 01:46 PM PST

Rap superstar Kanye West stunned a crowd by revealing his support for US President-elect Donald Trump while suggesting he still plans to challenge him in 2020. After a campaign in which fellow...

13-year-old student impregnates teacher

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 01:35 PM PST

Alexandar Vera, a former Texas teacher who admitted to having sex with her 13-year-old student has pleaded guilty. She pleaded guilty on Wednesday to aggravated sexual assault of a child. Vera...

I didn’t stab bouncer at Quilox — Oritsefemi

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 01:11 PM PST

Nigerian singer, Oritsefemi Majemite-Ekele, otherwise called Oritsefemi, has denied stabbing a bouncer at a popular night club in Victoria Island, Lagos. Oritsefemi, in a telephone interview...

Why I Turned Down The Chance To Play For Nigeria – Ebuehi

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 08:50 AM PST

Tryonne Ebuehi has explained why he turned down the chance to play for Nigeria under Gernot Rohr. The 20-year-old who plays for ADO Den Haag, is of mixed Nigerian and Dutch parentage, and was...

Ondo: Jegede calls for calm over A/Court decision, heads to S/Court

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 08:39 AM PST

Governorship Hopeful under the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26  2016 Governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede SAN has called for calm among his...

African giant rats trained to detect tuberculosis in humans

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 08:16 AM PST

Africa's giant rats have been trained to sniff out landmines and detect tuberculosis in humans, and soon they could turn their superior noses to protecting other animals by finding illegal wildlife...

How man killed himself after hacking wife to death in Enugu

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 08:06 AM PST

The Enugu State Police Command on Friday commenced investigations to unravel why one Francis Uzo, 41, had to kill himself after hacking his wife to death in Emene, near Enugu. The command's...

Private schools feel recession as parents withdraw kids

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 07:58 AM PST

The founder of Charles Dale Memorial International School, Port Harcourt, Mrs. Victoria Diete-Spiff, has said parents are retrieving their children from private schools because of the economic crisis...

Rohr To Axe Watford Striker Ighalo, Kayode

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 07:48 AM PST

Watford striker Odion Ighalo has failed to impress Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr and he could subsequently be replaced by younger strikers Olanrewaju Kayode and Victor Osimhen in the Super Eagles. Team...

Video: Showdown in Rivers as police open fire on PDP supporters on peaceful procession for democracy

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 07:03 AM PST

There was confusion in Rivers as members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state were allegedly barricaded and shot at during a 'thank you' visit to the Rivers house of assembly by the...

DSS arrest 40 in Kano Bureau de change raid

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:47 AM PST

DSS Operative Friday afternoon in Kano raided Bureau de change spots and arrested no fewer than 40 currency dealers. Eyewitness, Umar Iliya told Vanguard that the operative stormed...

Golden Eaglets Stranded After NFF Pay Them 5,000 Naira Each

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:44 AM PST

Several Nigeria Golden Eaglets players were stranded in Abuja on return from the Suwon International Tournament in South Korea after they were each paid five thousand Naira as transport fare back to...

"Echiejile's Position In Super Eagles Under Threat"

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:39 AM PST

Besides the problematic Eagles right fullback position, the left back occupied by Elderson Echiejile is also under threat, officials have hinted. "Rohr has admitted his fullbacks still lack the...

US reacts to Police/Shi'ite clash in Nigeria

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:24 AM PST

The United States has expressed deep concerns over the latest clash between the Police and Shi'ite members in Kano, describing the security agency's response to the procession as...

Buhari didn’t donate $500m to Clinton campaign – Presidency

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 06:09 AM PST

The Federal Government on Friday dismissed as untrue claims that President Muhammadu Buhari donated $500m to Hillary Clinton campaign in the just-concluded US election. A video, purportedly...

Sia1 Academy Stage Talent Hunt For Foreign Clubs In Abuja Monday

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 05:34 AM PST

Sia1 Academy of Abuja owned by former Nigeria Olympic team coach Samson Siasia are to stage a week-long talent hunt from Monday, November 21. The tournament will be played at the FIFA Goal Project...

India tops ranking for selfie deaths

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 05:33 AM PST

Next time you're at the Taj Mahal, find yourself standing on a precarious cliff or see an approaching train, maybe just enjoy the moment rather than trying to capture the perfect selfie. These are...

Buhari inaugurates boards of NNPC, two others

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 05:26 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday inaugurated the governing boards of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and two other parastatals of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Other...

Ondo Election: AD candidate, Olusola Oke arrested in Okitipupa

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 05:26 AM PST

The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy, Olusola Oke for the November 26, 2016 gubernatorial race has been arrested in Okitipupa. According to Sahara Reporters, the AD candidate was...

CSKA Moscow star banned for two years after testing positive for cocaine

Posted: 18 Nov 2016 05:08 AM PST

CSKA Moscow midfielder Roman Eremenko has received a two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine. The 29-year-old Finland international tested positive after scoring in a 2-2 draw in the...

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