Thursday, 9 February 2017

NigerianEye: “Police disperse Shi’ite protesters in Kaduna” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Police disperse Shi’ite protesters in Kaduna” plus 29 more

Police disperse Shi’ite protesters in Kaduna

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:41 PM PST

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) yesterday protested in Kaduna. They urged Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to obey a court order and release their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim...

Buhari orders redeployment of Army bodyguards

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:36 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the redeployment of officers and men of the Army serving as his bodyguards in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Many of them were brought in in the wake of this...

Niger Delta crisis: Osinbajo leads delegation to Bayelsa

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:34 PM PST

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to lead a high-powered delegation of the Federal Government to Bayelsa State today as part of efforts to restore peace in the Niger Delta...

EFCC to judge: 'Don’t disqualify yourself in Fani-Kayode’s trial'

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:32 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court in Lagos not disqualify himself from adjudicating the trial of former Minister of...

How to end Southern Kaduna killings - El-Rufa’i

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:31 PM PST

KADUNA State Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i has offered a three-step solution to end killings in Southern Kaduna – a Christian-dominated settlement that has been constantly invaded by suspected...

Nigeria can’t grow without stopping corruption - Osinbajo

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:28 PM PST

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday explained that every time the Federal Government fights corruption hard, there is a major fight back, "because corruption in this country is wealthy,...

REVEALED: What Justice Ademola earns monthly

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:26 PM PST

An account official of the Federal High Court yesterday shed light into the earning of federal judges. He said a judge goes home with about N833,638.76 monthly made up of N528,638.76 basic salary...

NLC to FG: 'Cut off hands of those found to have stolen public funds'

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:22 PM PST

THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday asked the Federal Government to cut off the hands of those found to have stolen public funds. It urged government to name and shame those involved to...

EFCC recovers N1.25 Billion from public servant

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 09:20 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N1.25 billion from a public servant, it was learnt yesterday. Although it did not give further details on the recovery, the EFCC...

Buhari receives Tinubu, Bisi Akande in UK

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:47 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has been visited by party leaders, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande, in Abuja House, London. Some reports also claim that Mr President may arrive Nigeria...

CAN demands update on the ‘full progress’ of Buhari’s recovery

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:48 AM PST

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised the presidency to release details of the full progress of President Muhammadu Buhari's recovery. Buhari is currently in the UK on vacation. He...

JJC Skillz set to debut new tv drama featuring Funke Akindele

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:52 AM PST

There is excitement in the air as Funke Akindele's husband, JJC, is set to release his first movie production, a tv drama titled, 'INDUSTREET'. The singer cum director shared snapshots from the...

Toke Makinwa takes her book tour to Kenya

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:42 AM PST

Toke Makinwa has shown no signs of stopping her 'On Becoming' book sales/ African international tour, despite her estranged husband Maje Ayida's threat to sue. After her book reading and signing in...

Fayose hails Osinbajo over nomination of Onnoghen as CJN

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:37 AM PST

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo for sending the name of Justice Walter Onnoghen to the...

Buhari will roll out palliatives to cushion hardship – APC

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 08:26 AM PST

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday assured Nigerians that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration will continue to roll out palliatives to cushion the pains of the current economic...

It’s wrong for people to wish the president died – Shittu

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:58 AM PST

Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications has appealed to Nigerians to be calm and resolute in prayers for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and his return back to the...

Manchester United debt increases by £71.6m

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:55 AM PST

Manchester United's net debt has increased by £71.6 million in the space of three months to £409.3m, the club's quarterly financial report has confirmed. The report, which covers three months up to...

Update: AMCON takes over Arik Air, appoints Capt. Ilegbodu new MD

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:36 AM PST

Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON Thursday took over the management and ownership of Arik Air and appointed Capt. Roy Ukpebo Ilegbodu as the Managing Director. The airline is indebted to...

Wilfried Ndidi’s match-winning performance excites Ranieri

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:19 AM PST

Claudio Ranieri has expressed excitement at Wilfried Ndidi 's match-winning performance in Leicester City 's 3-1 victory over Derby County in an FA Cup replay on Wednesday. Immediately after the...

Sambisa forest to host 2017 Army Championship

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:17 AM PST

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the captured Sambisa Forest in Borno State will host the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship, NASAC 2017. This disclosure was made known by Director Army...

Salaries are low, exchange rate is high, I hear you – Saraki tells NLC

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:14 AM PST

Senate President Bukola Saraki addressed the Nigerian Labour Union protesters, promised a review of National Minimum Wage and support for the executive to get Nigeria out of recession. He said: "We...

Buhari called me last night, we discussed food security for Nigerians - Dogara

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:30 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening called Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. Mr. Buhari, who just extended his vacation in the UK called Speaker Dogara on Wednesday...

Fani-Kayode is our fearless friend, in-law – IPOB

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 07:01 AM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has hailed a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. According to IPOB, Fani-Kayode is not just an in-law...

JJC Skillz celebrates daughter as she turns 20

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 06:58 AM PST

Funke Akindele's husband, JJC Skillz took to his Instagram page to celebrate his daughter, Tamira as she turns 20 years today. He shared the above photo of her and wrote; "Happy birthday to my...

Man jailed for investing customer’s money in MMM

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 06:40 AM PST

A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced one Hassan Joshua, 38, to two months' imprisonment for criminal breach of trust and cheating, bordering on failure to pay back customer's...

Oba of Lagos visits Osinbajo, prays for Buhari

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 06:31 AM PST

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on Thursday, met behind closed doors with the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The traditional ruler who was accompanied by...

Update: No gain without pain, Osinbajo tells protesting labour leaders

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 06:27 AM PST

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday told protesting members of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress as well as their civil society allies that Nigerians should not expect...

Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu goes completely bald (Photo)

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 06:16 AM PST

The actress shared the photo of her completely bald for a new movie.

Edo: Tribunal begins recounting of ballot papers

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 06:09 AM PST

The recounting of ballot papers used in four local government areas in the September 28 Governorship Election in Edo State has begun. It is being done in the open court as ordered by the...

Cut off hands of those who stole our money – NLC

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 05:56 AM PST

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has  asked the  government to cut off the hands of those found to have stolen public funds to serve as deterrent for others while also naming and shaming...
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