Wednesday, 21 December 2016

NigerianEye: “VIDEO: Policemen caught extorting money from road user” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “VIDEO: Policemen caught extorting money from road user” plus 29 more

VIDEO: Policemen caught extorting money from road user

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:02 PM PST

Two policemen were on Wednesday caught on camera extorting money from a road user in Lagos. WATCH VIDEO BELOW... According to the post which first appeared on Instablog9ja, the incident happened...

New whistle blowing policy: Nigerians to make money when they expose corruption

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:27 PM PST

The Federal Government has approved a new policy on whistle blowing that aims to encourage Nigerians to report financial and other related crimes to relevant authorities. The highlight of the...

First photos of James Ibori after release from UK prison

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:02 PM PST

The first photos of former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori after his release from prison in the United Kingdom has emerged.

Buhari, other West African leaders cannot intimidate me – Gambia leader boasts

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:22 PM PST

The Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, has hit out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated. President Jammeh had earlier conceded defeat in the election,...

Wike Audio: Nigeria Police invite foreign forensic experts

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:19 PM PST

The Nigeria Police will hire foreign forensic experts to investigate the leaked audio where Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike was allegedly heard threatening to kill uncooperative electoral officials. The...

How James Ibori secured freedom – Aide

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:15 PM PST

Despite the completion of his jail term, ex-Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, on Wednesday fought till the last minute to regain freedom. The British Home Office was said to have opposed...

Nokia sues Apple for infringing on patent rights

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 02:04 PM PST

Finland's Nokia Corp (NOKIA.HE) on Wednesday said it had sued Apple Inc (AAPL.O), accusing the iPhone maker of violating 32 technology patents. Apple sued Acacia Research Corp (ACTG.O) and...

Naira falls again...

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 01:41 PM PST

The Naira on Wednesday fell further to N492 to a dollar at the parallel market, from N490 it closed on Tuesday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at...

Nigerian Army begins road construction inside Sambisa to ease operations

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 01:37 PM PST

The Nigeria Army on Wednesday said it had commenced construction of road network from Alagarno to Sambisa to ease troops operations in mopping up Boko Haram insurgents in the forest. Maj.-Gen....

Osun offers free train service for Xmas, New Year celebration

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 01:33 PM PST

Osun Government is to offer free train service during the Christmas and the New Year for its citizens who will be coming home from Lagos. Mr Semiu Okanlawon, Media Aide to Gov. Rauf Aregbesola said...

Our members decamping to APC will regret – PDP chieftain

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 01:15 PM PST

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chief Alexander Mwolwus, says that his party members decamping to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will regret their actions...

Nigerian Army rescues 1,880 women, children from Sambisa Forest

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 01:04 PM PST

The Nigerian Army says it has rescued additional 1,880 women and children from Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest. Maj. – Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole,...

If INEC is neutral as it used to be before APC took power, there won’t be electoral violence – Fayose

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 12:50 PM PST

Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has faulted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu on reasons for the renewed electoral violence in...

GAMBIA: ‘Jammeh must respect election results, ensure peaceful handover to Barrow’– UN

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 12:47 PM PST

The UN Security Council has said that The Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh must respect the results of the Dec. 1 presidential election. The UN says Jammeh must carry out a peaceful and orderly...

Sokoto Sultan visits Fayose in Ekiti

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 12:43 PM PST

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar IV, has visited the Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose after leaving South East. He was received by the Governor. Recall that the sultan had on...

Blood diamond actor Djimon Hounsou shares sad stories from his visit to Borno state

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 09:07 AM PST

While in Maiduguri, the Oxfam ambassador visited Jakana village, where he met a woman whose husband was arrested by the Nigerian Army. "While I was in Maiduguri, I went to a nearby village called...

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army denies knowledge of Shekau’s capture

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 08:10 AM PST

The Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports that it has captured Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. Unconfirmed reports had emerged earlier that Shekau had been captured by some local...

Rivers rerun: Wike sets up panel to probe killings

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 08:35 AM PST

RIVERS State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the killings and other violent acts/matters that occurred during the December 10, 2016 rerun and...

Tottenham Hotspur target Moses Simon

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 08:34 AM PST

It is believed that Nigeria international Moses Simon could be a top target for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. And before then, the Nigeria winger has a chance to show the...

Excitement as Ambode releases Lake rice

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 08:10 AM PST

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday released the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened 'LAKE RICE', saying the...

​Leicester City chairman slams ref and FA for failed Vardy appeal

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 08:04 AM PST

Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has criticised the referee for Jamie Vardy's sending off at Stoke on Saturday and also the Football Association for rejecting the club's appeal...

Naira crashes to N492/$1 as CBN plans to eliminate black market

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 08:01 AM PST

Nigerian naira on Wednesday crashed further at the parallel market as President Muhammadu Buhari, the Central bank of Nigeria plan to eliminate the gap in the exchange rate against the dollar between...

We are not interested in Mikel – Marseille coach

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 07:36 AM PST

Olympique Marseille manager, Rudi Garcia, has denied reports claiming they are on the verge of signing John Obi Mikel from Chelsea. The Super Eagles captain is expected to leave Stamford Bridge...

'Report financial crime and earn 5% from recovered sum' - Buhari approves new policy

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 07:18 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has approved a new policy on whistle blowing that aims to encourage Nigerians to report financial and other related crimes to relevant...

"Fayose doesn’t deserve to be Governor"

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 07:09 AM PST

A governorship aspirant and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mr Diran Adesua, has described Governor Ayodele Fayose as 'unfit' to be governor taking 'cognizance of his...

James Ibori: Asaba agog with celebration as residents roll out drums for 'Odidigborigbo'

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 06:55 AM PST

Ancient Asaba town and its environs were literally paralysed on Wednesday in jubilation, following news of the release of ex-Governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori. The news of his release...

Assassins after my life – MURIC Director

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 06:30 AM PST

Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has narrated how four suspected gunmen tried to gain entry into his residence on Sunday, 18th December, 2016. Akintola has...

Lindelof to play final match for Benfica ahead of Man United transfer

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 06:16 AM PST

According to a former teammate, Victor Lindelof will be on his way to Manchester soon. Robin Blomme, who played with Lindelof at Swedish side Vasteras, has tweeted that Lindelof will move to the...

NEMA confirms 20 killed, 10,000 displaced in Taraba communal clash

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 06:06 AM PST

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed that 20 persons lost their lives and about10,000 others were displaced in the recent communal clash in Dan-Anacha village in Gassol Local...

Mikel Obi Seeks Advice From Drogba Over Marseille Move

Posted: 21 Dec 2016 06:00 AM PST

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has reportedly sought advice from former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba over a possible move to French club Olympique Marseille. Mikel who is out of contract at...
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