Thursday, 22 December 2016

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: 21 Chibok girls reportedly released” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: 21 Chibok girls reportedly released” plus 29 more

BREAKING: 21 Chibok girls reportedly released

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:25 PM PST

Fresh reports reaching us has it that 21 of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram from their school in 2014 have been released. The girls were brought to Yola International Airport in...

Our government is slow, but progressing - VP Osinbajo

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:41 PM PST

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday admitted that although the current administration is making progress, it is slow. He attributed the slow nature of the government's progress to what he...

We’re happy our son, Ibori, is freed after jail term — Delta govt

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:31 PM PST

Delta State Government says it has no case with former governor and convicted fraudster, James Ibori, and is very happy he has been released from the London prison. The State Commissioner for...

No evidence of plastic rice in Nigeria - Minister

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:21 PM PST

Following the uncovering and seizure of several bags of the much dreaded plastic rice by the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS), yesterday, the Minister of Health,...

Man dies while celebrating James Ibori's release from prison

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:14 PM PST

Following the overwhelming jubilations and celebrations that rocked the news of Chief James Ibori's regained freedom from the United kingdom prisons. a young kinsman of the ex-Governor was involved...

Buhari to states: Pay workers from debt refunds

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 12:05 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on state governors to use at least 25 percent of the refunds made to them from excess deductions for external debt service for payment of outstanding workers'...

U-TURN: Jonathan disowns comment on 2019 elections

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 11:54 AM PST

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked online reports which claimed that he spoke about 2019 elections during a meeting with his kinsmen in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. A statement issued by...

FIFA rankings – Super Eagles maintain position in Africa’s top 10

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 11:50 AM PST

According to the latest ranking released by World football governing body FIFA, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now 51st in the world and number eight football playing nation in Africa. In the...

President Buhari asks states to pay salaries from debt refund

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 11:46 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday requested state governors to pay as outstanding workers' entitlements, at least 25 percent of the refunds made to them from excess deductions for external debt...

Economic down turn exposes our weakness – Atiku

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 11:43 AM PST

Ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said the current down turn in Nigeria's economy has exposed the inherent weaknesses of our kind of Federal structure. The former Vice President said this in...

Court asks President’s wife to return property

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 11:40 AM PST

A Zimbabwean court has ordered President Robert Mugabe's wife to return three properties she seized from a local businessman in a messy dispute over a $1.35-million diamond ring, a lawyer said...

Army captures 80% of Sambisa, constructs roads in the forest

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:45 AM PST

The Nigerian military on Wednesday said it had commenced the construction of roads into the Sambisa and Alagarno havens of the Boko Haram insurgents. The military also revealed that over 80 per...

Anichebe Not Yet Ready To Play For Nigeria Again - Moyes

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:33 AM PST

Sunderland manager David Moyes has stated that Nigerian forward Victor Anichebe is not ready to make a return to the Super Eagles. Anichebe who joined Sunderland as a free agent has been impressive...

"Zlatan Believes He Is God"

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:31 AM PST

A former Manchester United player, Gary Neville says striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic feels he is God. Neville said this while saluting the additions made by Jose Mourinho over the summer. Mourinho was...

Trump’s appointment of Bayo Ogunlesi a smart decision – FG

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:21 AM PST

The Federal Government has hailed the appointment of Mr Bayo Ogunlesi by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as an economic adviser, saying the decision is a smart move. The Minister of Foreign...

"I Don't Think Chelsea Will Win The League"

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:09 AM PST

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has said he is not sure Chelsea will finish this season as Premier League champions. The Blues have been in impressive form and are currently on an...

Ondo workers invade accountant-General’s office, drag him to bank for their salaries

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:56 AM PST

Just three days to Christmas celebration, workers in Ondo State, Thursday forcefully dragged the Account-General (AG), Mr. Felix Ajibokun to bank to begin the process of payment of workers'...

Policeman jailed for murder at checkpoint

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:27 AM PST

An Osogbo Magistrate's Court in Osun on Thursday remanded a 48-year-old police officer, Pius Felix, in prison for alleged murder. Mr. Felix, who is attached to Awo Police Station, Ede, is facing a...

Crystal Palace sack Alan Pardew

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 08:34 AM PST

Crystal Palace have confirmed they have asked manager Alan Pardew to step down from his position as manager of the Eagles. The move comes after a string of poor results and the club say they are...

Ondo Politics: Jegede not challenging Akeredolu’s victory

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:16 AM PST

In a rare display of statesmanship and political sagacity, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the recently concluded Ondo State Governorship election, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, has opted not to...

Rivers rerun: Dakuku ridicules Wike’s panel of inquiry

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:10 AM PST

A Chieftain and Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dakuku Peterside has dismissed as laughable the Judicial Commission of Inquiry of the State Government on the rerun...

Lagos residents storm Lake Rice sale centres

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:08 AM PST

The residents of Lagos State on Thursday crowded the centres where the state government's "Lake Rice'' is being sold for N12,000 for a 50kg bag and N6,000 for 25kg. The government commenced the...

EXCLUSIVE: NFF Vice President Speaks On Recently Concluded CAF Beach Soccer Championship (VIDEO)

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:03 AM PST

1st Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation and Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has shared his thoughts on the just concluded CAF Beach Soccer...

Rooney will not break my Premier League goals record – Shearer

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 06:04 AM PST

Former Newcastle and Blackburn Rovers striker, Alan Shearer, has cast doubts over whether Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney, can break his Premier League goals record. Rooney, 31, is on 194...

MMM: Nigerians blast top guider, Chuddy for throwing End of Year Thanksgiving party

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:47 AM PST

Nigerians, particularly social media users have blasted top guider of Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox, MMM, Chuddy Ugorji for 'lavishing' money on end of year party in Lagos State. They said he should...

Leopard mauls woman at circus as she protects 4-year-old son

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:42 AM PST

A visibly angry leopard rushed at a woman, tearing flesh from her arm with its teeth in a circus show. The woman, Lyubov Yakovleva, 53,  struggled to protect her friend's son Tim (Timofey),...

I'm under intense pressure to contest in 2019' - Jonathan

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:39 AM PST

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he is under intense pressure to contest the 2019 presidential election. According to an online medium, Newsday, Jonathan said he has been he receiving...

No way you can fight corruption with N18,000 minimum wage – Ben Bruce

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:26 AM PST

Senator representing Bayelsa east senatorial district, Ben Murray Bruce has said that it is impossible to fight corruption with workers earning just N18,000 as minimum wage. The Senator who gave...

Nigeria Drop A Place In Final 2016 FIFA Ranking

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:11 AM PST

The Super Eagles on Thursday dropped one spot from 50th to 51st in the final FIFA world ranking of 2016. The three-time African champions also ended the year as the eighth-best team on the...

IN PICTURES: Buratai sends cows to troops in Sambisa for Christmas

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:10 AM PST

The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai has sent two cows to the troops in Sambisa forest to celebrate the Christmas holiday. In this picture shared online, the soldiers are seen cutting the...
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