Tuesday 31 January 2017

NigerianEye: “Rivers State police commissioner, Francis Bolaji Odesanya is dead” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Rivers State police commissioner, Francis Bolaji Odesanya is dead” plus 29 more


Rivers State police commissioner, Francis Bolaji Odesanya is dead

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:36 AM PST

The Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr. Francis Bolaji Odesanya, is dead. Odesanya was said to have died this morning in an undisclosed hospital abroad after a brief illness. Details later…

(WATCH) - Miss Kenya's response about Donald Trump that shocked the world

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 11:42 AM PST

At the Miss Universe 2017 pageant, Miss Kenya was asked about President Trump and she had the most unexpected response at a beauty contest. The question was directed at her by Celebrity TV show...

Those wishing Buhari dead should confront God - Ortom

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:52 AM PST

Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has advised those wishing death on President Muhammadu Buhari to "go and confront God who made it possible for him to become the president at this...

Reekado Banks shows off his gorgeous girlfriend

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:51 AM PST

Mavin artist Reekado Banks who has been trying hard to keep his beautiful girlfriend, Emem from the media is finally beginning to show her off.

I sponsored our wedding, even lent him money to pay my bride

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:52 AM PST

A civil servant, Faith Ogu, on Tuesday, dragged her unemployed husband, Joseph Ogu, to a Jikwoyi Customary Court in Abuja, seeking for divorce on the grounds that he deceived her about his...

2face's wife Annie Idibia shares childhood photo

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:48 AM PST

Actress Annie Idibia shared this cute childhood photo taken before her parents were separated. She wrote; "Throw back .... Memories though, just before my parents separation,before things went...

VIDEO: Dede Mbiaku storms out of studio after been told to shut up by Femi Adesina

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:36 AM PST

Singer, Dede Mbiaku stormed out of the studio of Lagos Talks FM after being told to shut by Senior Special Assistant to the President Buhari on Media, Femi Adesina. Dede and Adesina were guests on...

OAP Freeze blasts RCCG by reacting to Danish Woman who rescued a Nigerian child

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:46 AM PST

Uyo based Danish humanitarian, Anja Ringgren Lovén gained fame and accolades, last year after she rescued, rehabilitated and adopted Hope, a small boy abandoned by his family in Akwa Ibom State, for...

Senator Akpabio denies he's behind 2face's planned protest

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:43 AM PST

The attention of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been drawn to a story circulating in the internet, alleging that the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State is the sponsor of the...

Arsene Wenger hints at summer bid for Karim Benzema

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:30 AM PST

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has ruled out a move for Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, in the January transfer window but has hinted at a summer switch. The France international has long been...

Enugu State Governor Reshuffles Rangers’ Management

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:28 AM PST

The Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has rejigged the management of Rangers International, after holding a fact-finding meeting with the board, players, supporters' club and other...

Sally Yates, US Attorney General fired by Trump reacts to sack

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:36 AM PST

Sally Yates, former US Acting Attorney General that was sacked by Donald Trump has reacted to her sack. Ms Yates was fired when she said the executive order banning Muslims did not appear to be...

I hope I don’t play for Chelsea again this season – Terry

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:26 AM PST

Chelsea captain, John Terry, has said he hopes he does not play again for the club this season, if it means they will continue winning. Terry has found his chances limited this season, with Antonio...

Buhari commiserates with Dalung on wife's death

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:26 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung on the death of his wife, Mrs Briskila Dalung. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Nneka...

It will be difficult to catch up with Chelsea – Pochettino

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:25 AM PST

Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has noted that it's now almost impossible to stop Chelsea from claiming their fourth Premier League title if they win their next two fixtures against Liverpool...

Full draw of FA Cup fifth round

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:21 AM PST

National League side, Sutton United, will welcome Arsenal in the last 16 of the FA Cup, after the draw for the fifth round of the competition was conducted on Monday night. Sutton produced one of...

All five London Premier League clubs under investigation over s*x abuse allegations

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:19 AM PST

The Met Police have said that all the five London clubs in the Premier League, are being investigated for historical child sex abuse allegations. Police say they have received 255 separate...

Court fixes March 1 to decide on ‘secret trial’ for Dasuki

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 07:36 AM PST

Ahmed Mohammed, justice of the federal high court, Abuja,  is going to decide if witnesses in the trial of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), will be shielded on March...

Having lost Sambisa, Boko Haram now set for media war - Lai Mohammed

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 07:15 AM PST

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says Boko Haram's new strategy is to dominate the media by propagating lies. The minister said this in a statement issued by Segun Adeyemi, his...

Politicians Behind The Pulpits

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 06:08 AM PST

One of the greatest creations or inventions of man that has endured over the centuries is the institution of religion.  This modest human invention (an attempt to understand God) is arguably...

8 priceless heath benefits of black pepper

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 06:03 AM PST

Black pepper is one of the most commonly used spices in different cuisines around the world. It is used in both the whole and grounded form.Black pepper is a hot, pungent spice with a host of health...

Donald Trump and the Muslim world by Reuben Abati

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 06:00 AM PST

I am not a fan of Donald Trump, the incumbent President of the United States. I didn't stand with him. I stood with her- Hillary Clinton- in the last US Presidential election. No other election in...

Protest: Obasanjo gave us grace of 20yrs not to pay for electricity – P/Harcourt community

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 05:35 AM PST

Some angry youths in Oyibo Local Government Council have said that the government of Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo gave their community a 20 years grace not to pay for electricity. The youths in...

Pro-Buhari supporters storm Abuja in solidarity protest

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 08:02 AM PST

 A coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria is currently staging a rally in Abuja, calling for prayers and support for President Muhammadu Buhari. It was gathered that a full-blown rally...

FRSC calls for total ban of motorcycles in Nigeria

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 05:02 AM PST

The Federal Road Safety Corps has recommended a nationwide ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as 'Okada' to reduce road accidents. The recommendation forms part of the Road Traffic Crash...

Muslim Ban: 5-year old Iranian boy detained at US airport

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 04:49 AM PST

A 5-year-old boy said to be an American citizen, from Maryland was detained for more than 4 hours yesterday at Washington Dulles airport, after President Donald Trump's executive order. His mother...

Jonathan was a prophet – Reno Omokri

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 04:30 AM PST

Former aide to the former president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has described him as a prophet. Omokri's statement is coming as the Nigerian naira hit 500 per dollar at the parallel market...

Samson Siasia set to give out daughter’s hand in marriage

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 06:11 AM PST

Former Super Eagles striker, U-20 and U-23 coach, Samson Siasia has put all logistics in place as he is set give his daughter's hand in marriage on February 3rd 2017. The marriage ceremony will be...

Alleged $10m diversion: Ignore Okowa’s denial, probe him now – APC tells EFCC

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 03:59 AM PST

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called for the probe of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, over allegations that he diverted $10 million bailout funds. A statement yesterday...

New Acting Attorney General, Boente vows to defend Trump's Muslim ban

Posted: 31 Jan 2017 03:48 AM PST

It took only hours for US President Donald Trump to replace the fired Acting Attorney-General, Sally Yates, and replaced by Dana Boente, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Sally...

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Monday 30 January 2017

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: President Trump fires acting attorney general who said travel ban was not lawful” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: President Trump fires acting attorney general who said travel ban was not lawful” plus 29 more


BREAKING: President Trump fires acting attorney general who said travel ban was not lawful

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:31 PM PST

President Donald Trump fired acting US Attorney General Sally Yates after she defied him on his controversial executive order on immigrants and refugees, according to a statement White House Press...

Nigerians may pay N5/litre extra for road repairs

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:32 PM PST

Nigerians may pay additional N5 per litre of petrol for road maintenance, if the National Roads Fund Bill before the House of Representatives is passed into law. The Federal Government is targeting...

HATE SPEECH: DSS holds ‘friendly chat’ with Apostle Suleman

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:32 PM PST

The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday held 'a friendly chat' with Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, for allegedly delivering hate sermon. The...

Trump defends travel ban as Obama backs protests

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:33 PM PST

Former United States President Barack Obama yesterday gave his backing to the global protests against the travel ban by President Donald Trump. Citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries have been...

What Do Nigeria Need to do to Qualify for 2019 Cup of Nations?

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 08:04 PM PST

When you've already won the African Cup of Nations a staggering three times, it makes sense that your team would be one of the favourites to take the trophy in 2017.  Yet, Nigeria failed to...

Trump’s travel ban discriminatory — Obama

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:24 PM PST

A former US President, Barack Obama, has criticised President Donald Trump's executive order to curb immigration, backing protesters who have taken to the nation's airports to express their...

Jos communities reject polio vaccine, want food instead

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:22 PM PST

Some communities in Jos North Local Government of Plateau have refused to participate in the ongoing immunisation exercise against polio, citing hunger as their reason. "The communities have...

Army confirms Boko Haram attack on troops

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:19 PM PST

The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Borno State, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Monday confirmed that some of his troops were ambushed by Boko Haram insurgents in the Damboa area, during...

'Resist divisive tendencies over Southern Kaduna killings' - Osinbajo tells Nigerians

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:17 PM PST

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the citizenry to display true leadership virtues and resist the temptation to succumb to divisive tendencies. A source in the Presidency, who craved...

I got information Fulani herdsmen were after me - Apostle Suleman

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:14 PM PST

The Christian Youth Project (CYP) has stated that the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleiman, should not have been treated as a criminal by operatives of the...

Ogun begins free school feeding

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:11 PM PST

The Ogun State government yesterday began implementing the free meal programme for pupils in public primary schools as part of the Federal Government's social intervention scheme. The scheme,...

Court refuses Wike’s prayer to stop probe of Rivers rerun violence

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:03 PM PST

A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday declined the prayer by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for an order stopping the police probe of complaints, allegations, petitions of crimes and acts of...

23,000 artisans, traders get FG’s soft loans in 13 states - Presidency

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 06:58 PM PST

The Presidency on Monday said 23,000 persons have so far benefited from 23, 400 loans in 13 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Government's Enterprise and Empowerment Programme...

Police seal Ondo House of Assembly over crisis

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 06:52 PM PST

The police yesterday sealed the Ondo State House of Assembly to prevent a fracas between Malachi Coker and Jumoke Akindele factions, laying claim to the speakership. The Coker faction removed Ms....

Trump immigration order causes rift with business

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 02:26 PM PST

Many American businesses are publicly breaking with President Donald Trump over his anti-immigration policies, saying they could damage competitiveness by limiting access to the best and brightest...

Apostle Suleiman appears before DSS over hate speech

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 02:26 PM PST

Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega Fire Ministry Monday night honoured the invitation of the Department of State Services to interrogate him on his alleged hate speech. Though details of his...

#BBNaija: Soma, Efe and Miyonse up for eviction this week

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 02:00 PM PST

The #BBNaija 2017 journey may end for Soma, Efe or Miyonse at the end of week two of the reality show. Biggie named the trio are up for eviction on Monday evening after they got the most...

Igbos should forget presidency in 2019 – Governor Okorocha

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 01:50 PM PST

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday urged his people in the South East geopolitical zone to forget producing the next President of Nigeria in the year 2019. He made the remark while...

We cannot force Ighalo to stay - Watford

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 01:46 PM PST

Watford Manager, Walter Mezzarri has insisted Nigeria's international, Odion Ighalo cannot be forced to stay at the club just as there are strong indications that Ighalo is set to move to, Chinese...

Nine year old designer to get FG support

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 01:43 PM PST

The Minister of State for Industry Trade and Investment, Mrs Aisha Abubakar, says the Federal Government will support nine-year-old Nelson Ashinze to realise his potential as a designer. Abubakar...

U.S. deploys ‘Iron Soldiers’ to Europe, warns Russia

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 01:32 PM PST

The U.S. says its Army's 3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is ready for any mission to protect the territorial integrity of its allies in Europe, warning Russia over its...

20 feared dead after Boko Haram open fire on motorists in Borno

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 01:17 PM PST

More than 20 people were feared dead after Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on a convoy of motorists travelling under military escort in northeast Nigeria, witnesses told AFP on Monday. The exact toll...

Justice Ademola’s Trial: Prosecution alleges harassment of witnesses

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 08:17 AM PST

The trial of Justice Ademola, his wife and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Joe Aginhas, has continued with the prosecution, alleging that his witnesses are being harassed; a situation he believes...

Judiciary: Osinbajo recommends daily trial, punishment for delayed justice

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 08:06 AM PST

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday identified delay in the administration of justice as a major challenge that must be jointly tackled by all relevant stakeholders in the justice...

Yobo and wife Adaeze welcome 3rd child, baby girl (PHOTO)

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:55 AM PST

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, and wife, Adaeze Yobo have welcomed their third child, a baby girl. Congrats to them.

Check out Funke Akindele's husband, JJC Skillz cute son

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:49 AM PST

Funke Akindele's husband, JJC Skillz, shared a cute photo with one of his sons, Benito as he turned a year older on Saturday, 28th January. He shared the photo and wrote; "Happy birthday 🎁to my...

We are working to arrest, extradite Kashamu – NDLEA

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:48 AM PST

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday said they were pushing to extradite Nigerian lawmaker, Buruji Kashamu to the United States on drugs. Buruji Kashamu has been wanted for...

Icardi will pay for taking over Maxi Lopez’s ex-wife – Maradona

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:46 AM PST

Argentina legend, Diego Maradona has told Inter Milan captain, Mauro Icardi to wait patiently for nemesis after taking over the wife of his former teammate and compatriot, Maxi Lopez. Maradona...

Don Jazzy's fan draws a picture of him using garri

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:43 AM PST

Don Jazzy was really impressed with the drawn in garri photos of him after the artist Josef shared the pics with him.

Police arrests “Biafra Times” publisher, 9 others for alleged sedition

Posted: 30 Jan 2017 07:48 AM PST

Biafra TimesThe police in Lagos on Monday said they had arrested the publisher of Biafra Times and nine others for allegedly publishing and circulating seditious and malicious publication. Parading...