Saturday, 18 February 2017

NigerianEye: “FG to spend funds recovered from Diezani, Yakubu to feed poor Nigerians” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “FG to spend funds recovered from Diezani, Yakubu to feed poor Nigerians” plus 29 more

FG to spend funds recovered from Diezani, Yakubu to feed poor Nigerians

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 09:51 PM PST

The Federal Government is set to invest some of the recently recovered funds on its social intervention programmes. A top government official told newsmen on Saturday that the $9m recovered from a...

Ekiti workers angry with Fayose over new cars for politicians

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:07 PM PST

Civil servants in Ekiti State have expressed outrage over the purchase of new cars for political office holders by Governor Ayo Fayose. The workers described the purchase of 60 units of Kia cars for...

Buhari did not route official trips to see doctors, says Presidency

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:08 PM PST

The Presidency on Saturday said there was no truth in a media report that President Muhammadu Buhari had made several medical trips to London in the past, under the guise of embarking on official...

FG turns down hike in federal hospital bills

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:05 PM PST

The Federal Government has rejected the ongoing lobby by tertiary health institutions to increase treatment fees. Chief medical directors across the country had recently disclosed plans to lobby the...

Release Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB lawyer begs FG

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 09:47 PM PST

A lawyer to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr. Adoga Inalegwu, has called on the Federal Government to immediately release the IPOB leader, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, so he can begin to talk to...

High food prices: FG opens grain reserves in two weeks

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 09:30 PM PST

The federal government will open the national grain reserves in the next two weeks if the prices of food continue to escalate, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has...

APC registers one million in South East

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 04:54 PM PST

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has registered over one million new members in south east states, it was revealed at the weekend. The south east zone of the party has also requested for extension...

Woman accidentally kills baby by giving him kerosine to drink

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 04:51 PM PST

Mrs. Ata Buhari yesterday accidentally killed her 18- month-old baby after she mistakenly gave him kerosene to drink instead of water. The tragic incident occurred at Iguma Street off Orewere...

PDP: Makarfi remains our chairman until Supreme court decides otherwise – Fayose

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 04:42 PM PST

Following the Port Harcourt ruling that sacked Senator Ahmed Makarfi but recognized Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the legitimate chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Ekiti state Governor,...

Makarfi’s PDP summons emergency meeting

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 01:48 PM PST

The Chairman of National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has summoned an emergency meeting of stakeholders of the party to discuss the decision of...

PDP CRISIS: No victor, no loser – Sheriff

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 01:41 PM PST

Reinstated National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said he would organize a national convention of the party within the shortest time. He said the convention was...

Not all judges are corrupt - Justice Abdullahi

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 01:26 PM PST

The former President, Court of Appeal, Justice Umaru Abdullahi, on Saturday said that not all Nigerian Judges were corrupt. Abdullahi made the remark during a public presentation of the journal on...

Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori released on bail

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 01:28 PM PST

Following intense backlash from Nigerians and human right groups, the Nigerian Police Force has released Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori whom it arrested yesterday over alleged "inciting comments"...

PDP crisis: I am willing to relinquish this position for the interest of our party – Sheriff

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:15 AM PST

The victorious Senator Ali – Modu Sheriff, has described the judgement by the Port -Harcourt Court of Appeal on Friday, as a victory for the party. However, he said that the interest of the party...

Acting president, Yemi Osinbajo signs seven bills into laws

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:12 AM PST

Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has assented to seven bills passed by the National Assembly. The bills which include Oath (Amendment) Act 2017, Defence Space Administration Act, Veterinary...

Group urges Nigerians to celebrate Buhari’s anti-corruption war achievements

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:10 AM PST

The Buhari Charity Organisation (BCO), a non-governmental organisation, has urged Nigerians to celebrate the achievements recorded in the anti-corruption war President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Suleiman...

Embattled US president, Donald Trump returns to campaigning

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:08 AM PST

With his presidency in turmoil and political adversaries baying for blood, Donald Trump is trading the Washington mud pit for more soothing surroundings: a campaign stage and crowds of thousands...

South Africans destroy Nigerian businesses in new xenophobic attack

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:05 AM PST

Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, President, Nigeria Union, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Pretoria, South Africa, that the attacks began at 4.00am. He said that the union had reported...

Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol: Bale marks Liga return with goal as Merengue triumph

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 09:22 AM PST

Gareth Bale scored on a dream comeback from injury as Real Madrid moved four points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 home win over Espanyol. Alvaro Morata headed in Isco's cross...

Millwall 1-0 Leicester City: Last-gasp Cummings goal knocks out Foxes

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 09:20 AM PST

Ten-man Millwall stunned Leicester City with a last-gasp winner to seal a 1-0 triumph in the FA Cup fifth round. Shaun Cummings finished off a pass from Lee Gregory in the 90th minute to clinch a...

Manchester City held to FA Cup replay by Huddersfield

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 09:18 AM PST

Manchester City drew a frustrating blank in the fifth round of the FA Cup as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Championship high-flyers Huddersfield Town. Pep Guardiola had an eye on Tuesday's...

Support Buhari for better economy, Ngige tells workers

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 08:31 AM PST

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Chris Ngige, has charged the Agriculture and Allied Employees' Union of Nigeria (AAEUN) to support the Buhari-led administration in its bid to rejuvenate the...

Youths hold rally for President Buhari in Katsina

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 08:25 AM PST

At least, 50,000 youths in Duara, Daura Local Government Area in Katsina state on Saturday, organised rally in solidarity with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The youths did the...

Lincoln City stun Burnley to make FA Cup history

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 08:22 AM PST

Lincoln City defeated Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor Saturday to become the first non-league side since 1912 to book a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The Imps scored the only goal of the...

Appeal Court verdict: Further litigation will ruin PDP in 2019

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 08:14 AM PST

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Victor Akande, on Saturday said that any further litigation would ruin the chances of the party in 2019 General Elections as many followers would...

#FreeAudu trends as MI, Banky W, Nigerians demand Audu Maikori be released

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 07:04 AM PST

In a sad twist of events yesterday, Chocolate City boss Audu Maikori was arrested over tweets he made to bring to light the tragedy happening in Southern Kaduna. He had tweeted a story told by his...

I regret being a polygamist - Jide Kosoko

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 06:34 AM PST

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, in an interview with the Punch, opened up on his life as a polygamist. According to him, he took a second wife because he needed someone who understood the...

Mariah Carey confirms she's dating her back-up dancer

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 06:31 AM PST

American music star, Mariah Carey, whose engagement to her billionaire ex, James Parker, was called off last year, has confirmed she's dating her back up dancer, Bryan Tanaka. The American...

I don't have a sugar daddy sponsoring my career - Liz Anjorin

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 06:26 AM PST

Nollywood actress and single mum, Liz Anjorin, has slammed those who accuse her of having a sugar daddy, sponsoring her acting career. The actress who is currently working on a multi-million...

I am not surprised at my success - Simi

Posted: 18 Feb 2017 06:23 AM PST

Xtreme music songstress and new Etisalat ambassador, Simi, has revealed she's not surprised at her success. The ever smiling Simi, had this to say in  a chat with saturday beats; "I am very...
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