Thursday, 30 March 2017

NigerianEye: “EFCC finds $86 million Paris Club refund in NGF’s account” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “EFCC finds $86 million Paris Club refund in NGF’s account” plus 29 more


EFCC finds $86 million Paris Club refund in NGF’s account

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:53 PM PDT

More cash believed to be part of the London-Paris Club loan refund has been found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The US$86,546,526.65 was remitted into the account of the...

'You have no power to summon me' - Sagay tells senators

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:53 PM PDT

The Nigerian Senate yesterday summoned The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption Chairman Prof. Itse Sagay over some "uncomplimentary" remarks after it suspended Senator Ali Ndume for...

The enemy within, the cold-blooded threats from Arewa (1) by Fani-Kayode

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:18 PM PDT

On March 28th a hitherto unknown northern group known as the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, through its spokesman, one Yerima Shetima, had the nerve and effontry to accuse Afenifere and the Yoruba...

Why Buhari’s medical bill in UK can’t be released - Lai Mohammed

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:02 PM PDT

Minister of Information Lai Mohammed yesterday explained that releasing how much President Muhammadu Buhari spent on his medical vacation in the United Kingdom (UK) may jeopardise national...

Nigeria’s largest power plant threatens shutdown over N110 Billion debt

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:07 PM PDT

The management of Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria's largest power plant, has threatened to shut down operation owing to non-payment of N110billion debt. This may throw a huge segment of the population into...

Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, appointed Presidential Special Assistant

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:24 PM PDT

President Donald Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, has announced that she would take up an appointment in her father's administration. Ivanka, in a statement on Wednesday, said she will be a...

128 Nigerians, other migrants drown in Mediterranean Sea

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:12 PM PDT

International Organisation on Migration (IOM), said 128 migrants, comprising Nigerians and other West Africans, died while crossing Mediterranean Sea to Europe between March 6 and 26, 2017. The UN...

Conflict is necessary in a democracy – Dogara

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:09 PM PDT

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has said the current face-off between the executive and the legislature is normal in the democracy. Dogara, who spoke to Senior...

Balarabe Musa tackles judge in court

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:58 PM PDT

There was a mild drama at an Akure High Court yesterday when former Kaduna State Governor Balarabe Musa tackled Justice S.A Sidiq for imposing a lawyer on his Peoples Redemption Party...

LAGOS: Tinubu thrilled by Ambode’s performance

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:45 PM PDT

Despite the huge debt he inherited, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has performed well, All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said yesterday. Tinubu, who was governor...

'It's time to end Senate’s impunity' - Falana

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:41 PM PDT

Citing constitutional provisions, Lagos lawyer Femi Falana said the Red Chamber erred for demanding Magu's sack by the President. He said the Senate, relying on the powers conferred on it under...

Update: Senate suspends Ali Ndume for six months

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:38 AM PDT

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Ali Ndume for six months. Senator Ndume is being accused of  bringing Senator Dino Melaye, the Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki and the institution...

What Ali Ndume said about Saraki, Melaye before suspension

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:37 AM PDT

Nigerian Senate today suspended the lawmaker representing Borno South, and former Senate leader, Ali Ndume for six months over his statement on Senator Dino Melaye's certificate and Saraki's alleged...

Ministerial nominee: Governor Bello drums supports for Ocheni

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:43 AM PDT

Governor, Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has charged the new ministerial nominee from the State, Prof Stephen Ocheni to do the state proud by serving the nation with his wealth of experience if cleared...

Fulham Keen To Sign Emmanuel Emenike From Fenerbahce

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:36 AM PDT

English Championship club Fulham FC are considering a move for former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike. According to reports, Emenike, 29, who has been at Fenerbahce since 2013 is currently...

Drama as evil spirits, witches allegedly chase students out of school

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:26 AM PDT

A school in Chivi, Zimbabwe, Nyahonde Secondary School has been shut indefinitely over claims of witchcraft and activities of evil spirits. The alleged witchcraft activities at the school had led...

Court grants bail to Peace Corps boss, Dickson Akoh

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:21 AM PDT

A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has granted the bail application filed by the detained National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Amb. (Dr.) Dickson Akoh. Akoh had, through his Counsel,...

The Kardashians Panic As Keeping Up With The Kardashian Ratings Falls Drastically

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 09:15 AM PDT

The Kardashian family are reportedly freaking out as KeepingUp With The Kardashian, is on a free fall in terms of ratings. Sunday night's episode was so low people are beginning to speculate this...

Why Super Eagles won’t play friendlies in London again – Rohr

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:51 AM PDT

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that London will not be a choice of venue for their next international friendly. The German was speaking after their second game in this FIFA...

My husband rapes me in presence of our children, woman tells court

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:51 AM PDT

A 40-year-old trader, Bolanle AbdulKareem, has begged the court to dissolve her 17-year marriage because her husband always rapes her in the presence of their children. She made this plea at an...

IRS seals off federal varsity of agric Makurdi over N2.3bn debt

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:45 AM PDT

Benue State Internal Revenue Service has sealed off the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, over non-remittance of Personal Income Tax running into N2.3bn. The Chairman of the Board, Mrs....

UTME: JAMB reduces exam hours

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 08:40 AM PDT

With effect from 2017, candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination would have to spend two hours instead of three hours, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, said...

Beauty and the beast approaches $1billion mark after two weeks in theaters

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:33 AM PDT

It's keeps getting better for Beauty and the beast remake, as the Disney's live-action has ranked $88.3million sales in its second week of release to take its total worldwide haul to...

Governor Ayade locks out SSG, other civil servants for reporting late to work

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:32 AM PDT

WORKERS in the governor's office Calabar were on Wednesday locked out of their offices on the instruction of the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade at 7.33am when he arrived his office and...

Gossiping may be good for your health, after all

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 07:03 AM PDT

No one likes being talked about when they are not there and in a bad way. But researchers are assuring that despite the negative feelings that people have towards gossips and those who indulge in...

Senate committee recommends suspension of Ndume

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 06:56 AM PDT

The senate committee on ethics and privileges has recommended the suspension Ali Ndume, a senator from Borno state, for 181 days for "deliberately" bringing up an issue the paints the upper...

Stephen Ocheni: 7 Things You Should Know About Buhari's Ministerial Nominee

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 06:46 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Professor Stephen Ikani Ocheni (Kogi State) to replace Barrister James Ocholi (Minister of State for Labour and Employment) who died in a ghastly motor...

I’m free from psychopaths – Tonto Dikeh

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 06:08 AM PDT

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh who is currently in a deep marriage chaos just shared a cryptic quote about physical and verbal abusers. Apparently, she's throwing a subtle shade at her estranged...

My Call to Bar certificate fell inside water —Fake lawyer

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 06:01 AM PDT

A man who had practised as a lawyer for five years in Anambra State, Mr. Richard Ikenna Udeozo, was on Wednesday remanded in prison custody by the magistrate, S. K Kadurumba, in charge of magistrate...

Big Brother Naija: Bassey Begins Media Tour

Posted: 29 Mar 2017 05:59 AM PDT

Big brother Naija housemate, Bassey who got evicted on the live eviction show last Sunday has returned to Nigeria and immediately began his media tour. The 27-year old Cross Rivers native showed...

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