Tuesday, 21 March 2017

NigerianEye: “Nigerian military ignored intelligence before deadly Boko Haram attack — SSS, Police” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigerian military ignored intelligence before deadly Boko Haram attack — SSS, Police” plus 29 more


Nigerian military ignored intelligence before deadly Boko Haram attack — SSS, Police

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:55 PM PDT

Security operatives have said that Nigerian soldiers based in Magumeri village of Borno State received early warning about a deadly Boko Haram attack in the community last Wednesday. A number of...

Buhari will take Nigeria to promised land - Adesina

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:55 PM PDT

The Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Mr. Femi Adesina said yesterday President Muhammadu Buhari is fulfilling his campaign promises to Nigerians, particularly in stimulating...

REVEALED: Customs boss, Hameed Ali will shun today's invitation, Senate angry

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:56 PM PDT

Customs chief Hameed Ali will not appear before the Senate today. Senators have been insisting that the Comptroller-General should appear "in uniform" to explain the planned enforcement of duty...

Naira continues to appreciate against dollar, now N420/$1

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:57 PM PDT

The Naira has continued to appreciate against the dollar at the parallel market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Nigerian currency on Tuesday afternoon traded at N420 (buying rate)...

Makarfi accuses Sheriff of plotting to hijack PDP for 2019 presidential bid

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:57 PM PDT

The Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has warned that the party's court-backed National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, cannot be trusted to conduct a...

Senate to probe Saraki, Melaye over bullet-proof car, certificate forgery

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:58 PM PDT

The Senate has asked its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate its President Bukola Saraki for alleged importation of bullet-proof car with fake Customs duty...

Three siblings electrocuted in Delta

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:50 PM PDT

There was pandemonium in Eku, in the Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State after three children of a woman, identified as Ms Elohor Gabriel, were electrocuted on Saturday, following a...

Cynthia Osokogu: Court Delivers Judgment Finally, 4 Years After

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:47 PM PDT

Justice Olabisi Akinlade of a Lagos state High Court sitting at Igbosere will tomorrow, deliver judgment in the case of four men who were charged with the murder of Cynthia Osokogu. Justice Akinlade...

IBB university ‘discovers crude oil’ in Bida River Basin

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:41 PM PDT

Researchers at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University Research Institute, Lapai in Niger State, say they have discovered crude oil in the Bida River Basin in Niger State. The institute's...

Fayose demolishes three filling stations in Ekiti

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:26 PM PDT

There was tension in parts of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, yesterday as three filling stations under construction were demolished allegedly on the orders of Governor Ayo Fayose. The...

INEC cancels manual transfer of 2019 results

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:24 PM PDT

As part of its preparations for the 2019 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled manual transmission of results from polling units. It will now use e-Collation...

Governor Ortom involved in car accident

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:15 PM PDT

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Tuesday escaped death when a commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into his convoy. The governor was returning from Zaki Biam, where he had gone to carry...

Nigerians celebrate people with questionable wealth – Buhari

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 01:14 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said public servants and many in the private sectors who have questionable wealth are celebrated with alumni recognitions, honourary degrees, chieftaincy titles...

Minister resigns over jobs for daughters

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 01:05 PM PDT

French Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux resigned on Tuesday after revelations that he hired his two teenage daughters as parliamentary aides, while denying any wrongdoing. Le Roux, 51, said he did...

Atedo Peterside resigns as Stanbic IBTC Chairman

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 01:01 PM PDT

The Chairman of Stanbic IBTC Plc , Mr. Atedo Peterside, Tuesday announced his resignation from the board of the bank after serving for 10 years. His resignation takes effect on March 31, 2017 In...

Saraki’s case different from Orubebe’s – CCB

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:58 PM PDT

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on Tuesday clarified its handling of a case involving former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, saying it is different from that of the Senate...

Senate summons CBN governor

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:50 PM PDT

The Senate on Tuesday invited the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to appear before it to brief the lawmakers on the progress so far made in the implementation of government's...

Twitter suspends 636,000 accounts

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:49 PM PDT

Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) said on Tuesday it had suspended 636,000 accounts since the middle of 2015 as the company steps up efforts to tackle "violent extremism" on its microblogging platform. The...

APC to intervene in Senate, Ali face-off

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:42 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday said it would intervene in the face-off between the Senate and Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (retd). The party made...

Xenophobia: Five Nigerians attacked in South Africa again

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:40 PM PDT

The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Tuesday said five Nigerians had been attacked in Polokwane, Limpopo Province of that country in renewed xenophobic attacks. Mr Collin Mgbo, Secretary of the...

Links to PSG is fake news - Wenger

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:37 PM PDT

Arsene Wenger has denied that he has agreed to join PSG, insisting that such reports are merely "fake news". The Arsenal boss is under increasing pressure at the Emirates Stadium, with the 3-1...

Neymar eyes Manchester United move

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:34 PM PDT

Barcelona sensation Neymar has talked up a possible move to Manchester United, insisting that every player would like to work with Jose Mourinho. The Brazil international has long been linked with...

BBNaija: Thin Tall Tony kicks off media tour with Ushbebe and BeatFM

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:46 AM PDT

Thin Tall Tony, who was evicted from big brother naija house on Sunday, has kicked off a media tour shortly after he arrived Nigeria. The multi-talented housemate and father of two, was pictured...

Bill to prohibit tribal marks passes second reading

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:24 AM PDT

A Bill for an Act to provide for the Prohibition of Facial Mutilation, Offences, Prosecution and Punishment of Offenders on Tuesday passed second reading in the Senate. The Bill is also for the...

Like US, UK set to ban laptops on flights from Middle East countries

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:11 AM PDT

Britain is set to follow the US cabin-luggage ban on laptops and other electronic devices on UK flights from Middle East countries, with new regulations expected to be announced...

Buhari, still loved by Nigerians – Presidency

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:12 AM PDT

Presidency said on Tuesday that it is elated that majority of Nigerians were still in love with President Muhammadu Buhari and his effort of his government to reposition Nigeria. It also said that...

Ghanian Referee Banned For Life By FIFA For Match Fixing

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:08 AM PDT

The Federation of International Football (FIFA) on Monday, March 20 banned a Ghanaian referee, Joseph Odartei Lamptey for life for match-fixing. Lamptey was already slapped a three-month by the...

Mel B files for divorce from husband, Stephen Belafonte after 10 years of marriage

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:02 AM PDT

Former Spice Girl Mel B is divorcing husband Stephen Belafonte after a tumultuous ten years of marriage, accordin to reports. The America's Got Talent star filed divorce papers on Mondasignallingng...

Court bars Customs Boss, Hammed Ali from appearing before Senate

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:40 AM PDT

The Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali will not appear before the Senate Tuesday, as expected, based on a lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday. The writ of Summons in...

Ooni of Ife to crown Obasanjo

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:35 AM PDT

Due to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's contributions to the successful celebration of Festac 77 in 1977, the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation has concluded plans to crown him...

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