Friday, 10 February 2017

NigerianEye: “EFCC links $37.5m Banana Island mansion to Diezani” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “EFCC links $37.5m Banana Island mansion to Diezani” plus 29 more

EFCC links $37.5m Banana Island mansion to Diezani

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 10:23 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is linking a new $37.5m property to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke. The exquisite 15-storey building...

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo gets rousing welcome in Bayelsa

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 11:57 AM PST

Acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo received a rousing welcome when he visited Bayelsa state which is the home state of former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Osinbajo was in the state as part...

IN PICTURES: EFCC recovers $9.2m cash former GMD of NNPC

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:23 AM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has found $9.2m cash and £74,000 after raiding the home of a former GMD of NNPC Andrew Yakubu in Kaduna. See Photos:

IN PICTURES: Osinbajo visits Bayelsa

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:23 AM PST

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, visited Bayelsa on Friday in continuation of his fact-finding tour of the Niger Delta region. See photos:

Boko Haram launches surprise attack On Nigerian Army, kills 8 soldiers

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:50 AM PST

At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram ambush on Friday, sources said, highlighting the Islamist group's capacity to strike despite government claims it is seriously...

Arik: Under Buhari, 14 Airlines have left Nigeria – Reno

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:47 AM PST

Former Special Assistant to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on electronic media, Reno Omokri has said that under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC government, a total of 14 airlines have fled the...

Why I left Barcelona for Madrid in 2000 – Figo

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:40 AM PST

Portugal legend, Luis Figo, has revealed why he left Barcelona for rivals, Real Madrid in 2000. The legendary midfielder said lack of recognition from the Barcelona hierarchy prompted his infamous...

Meet British/Nigerian man behind hottest internet meme

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:17 AM PST

  If you haven't come across any meme of a young man cunningly smiling with his finger beside his head, then you don't really use Twitter or Instagram. The meme has become the current hottest...

No provision for repair of Abuja airport in 2017 budget - Saraki

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 08:10 AM PST

Senate President Bukola Saraki says no provision was made  for the repair of the runway of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,  in the 2016 and 2017 budgets. The airport will be...

Osinbajo's message to Niger Delta militants

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 07:46 AM PST

Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday visited Bayelsa state for the second leg of the Niger Delta dialogue. In a series of tweets, Osinbajo urged Niger Delta militants to desist from...

IN PICTURES: Nigerian Army meets disabled man molested by soldiers in Onitsha

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 07:32 AM PST

Chijioke Raphael Uraku, a disabled man who was molested by soldiers in Onitsha, Anambra state has been honoured by the Nigerian army. Chijioke is from Ebonyi state. See photos:

Pray for Buhari, Atiku urges Nigerians

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 07:29 AM PST

Former Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians of all faiths to lift up President Muhammadu Buhari in prayers. In a press...

Buhari’s health: Fayose demands clear information, prayers

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 07:04 AM PST

Governor of Ekiti State and chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP)'s Governors' Forum, Dr. Ayodele Fayose has wished President Muhammadu Buhari sound health urging Nigerians to jointly pray...

Drake and Jennifer Lopez separate after 2 months of dating

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 06:34 AM PST

Jennifer Lopez and Drake have split after nearly two months of dating. Multiple sources confirmed to Us Weekly that their relationship "died down a bit." Another source added that the...

Police arraign film maker, Seun Egbegbe, for serial frauds

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 06:33 AM PST

The Police Special Fraud Unit on Friday arraigned Nigerian film maker, Olajide Kazeem, better known as Seun Egbegbe, for alleged serial frauds involving N39, 098,100; $90,000 and £12,550. Egbegbe...

Luis Suarez to serve two-match ban after Barcelona’s appeal is rejected

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 06:16 AM PST

Luis Suarez will miss the Copa del Rey final on May 27, after Barcelona's appeal against his sending off  during their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday  was thrown out. Suarez has...

Muslim Brotherhood in Kogi ‘plotting terror attacks’ - Lai Mohammed alerts Nigerians

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 06:13 AM PST

Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says a cell of a Boko Haram affiliate – Muslim Brotherhood in Kogi state – is acquiring bomb-making chemicals and high-calibre weapons to perpetrate...

#BBNaija: Why did Soma omit Gifty's name in this tweet?

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 09:08 AM PST

Soma was evicted last week and from Gifty's behaviour and diary sessions in the house, she doesn't miss him at all. He made a post asking his fans who they are voting for this weekend and excluded...

Dear Acting President Osinbajo - Aisha Yesufu writes open letter

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 06:09 AM PST

Aisha Yesufu, Co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Campaign has written an open letter to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. See letter below: Dear Acting President @ProfOsinbajo I am a Nigerian...

Adorable makeup free photo of Uche Ogbodo and daughter

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 05:51 AM PST

The actress shared the photo with her daughter, Mildred Chinagorom.

APC women plan national prayer summit for Buhari

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 05:50 AM PST

The All Progressives Congress women will hold a national prayer summit for quick recovery of the President Muhammadu Buhari. APC Deputy National Women leader, Tina Ekwueme-Adike,  who...

British, South African Airways reject Kaduna airport

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 05:45 AM PST

South African Airways and British Airways have informed the Nigerian government of their final decision not to use the Kaduna airport as an alternative when the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,...

Deputy Speaker of House of Reps, Lasun accused of assaulting female journalist

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 05:22 AM PST

Yusuf Lasun, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, allegedly assaulted Mrs. Lizzy Chirkpi, Senior Correspondent of Hallow Mace Magazine. According to reports, the journalists had converged on...

Why I returned to Nigeria - Tiwa Savage tells CNN’s ‘African Voices’

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 05:07 AM PST

This week 'African Voices' meets one of Nigeria's biggest stars, Tiwa Savage, whose vocal talents have taken her from humble roots in a church choir to singing in Los Angeles with some of the...

Woman in court for slapping employer’s mother

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 04:56 AM PST

A 32-year-old female employee, Sarah Oboh, who allegedly slapped and tore the clothes of her employer's mother was on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court in Lagos. Oboh, a resident...

D'banj, Wande Coal and Harrysong spotted on set in Atlanta

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 04:23 AM PST

Harrysong left Nigeria for the United States a few days after he resolved his misunderstanding with Five Star Music. He's seen here on set of a music video with D'banj and Wande Coal directed by...

Aisha Bakari: Borno Queen-Hunter That Boko Haram Fears

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 04:17 AM PST

Like many in the North-east region of Nigeria, Aisha Bakari Gombi is a Muslim but also believes in traditional spirits. Aisha, 38, grew up near the Sambisa forest, where the extremists still operate...

Gunmen raid Kogi police station, kill two officers

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 04:14 AM PST

Some gunmen attacked a police station at Eika community in Okehi local government area of Kogi state in the early hours of Friday, killing two policemen and a detainee. According to NAN, the...

Biafra opens ‘operational embassy’ in Spain

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 04:00 AM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has opened an embassy in Spain. The group is seeking an independent state for the south-east and adjoining areas. Kayode Ogundamisi, a journalist,...

An Igbo president is not a big deal - Uwazurike

Posted: 10 Feb 2017 03:42 AM PST

Chief Goddy Uwazurike, President emeritus of Aka Ikenga has said that an Igbo presidency cannot help Ndigbo. Speaking during an interview Uwazurike said, "I don't think there is anything...
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