Thursday, 2 March 2017

NigerianEye: “Why Naira is appreciating - CBN” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Why Naira is appreciating - CBN” plus 29 more


Why Naira is appreciating - CBN

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:44 PM PST

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said yesterday that the currency's appreciation against others was the result of its market monitoring and intervention. Its spokesman Isaac Okorafor refuted the...

Okorocha calls for traditional method of oath taking to curb corruption

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:50 PM PST

The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha called for adoption of traditional method of oath taking in governance to curb corruption in the country. Delivering his lecture titled: 'Promoting...

'Although Buhari met a bad economy, but he has made it worse' - Soludo

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:12 PM PST

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said even though the Muhammadu Buhari administration met a bad economy,he has made matters worse. Soludo noted that the All...

I travelled to India to search for my real age – Obasanjo

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:45 PM PST

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that loss of values in the society and high rate of criminality and delinquencies amongst the youth forced him to write 'Tortoise stories'...

Tonto Dikeh vows to disgrace her estranged husband, Churchill - Family source

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:34 PM PST

Tonto and her husband A source close to the Churchill family has described as laughable, claims by Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh that she bought her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill, the...

Peace corps, a threat to Nigeria’s security – Police IG

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:34 PM PST

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday, said the activities of the Nigeria Peace Corps posed a security threat to the country. He stated that the recruitment and operational...

PDP crisis: I won’t step down, says Sheriff

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:16 PM PST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman Alhaji All Modu Sheriff has ruled out stepping down as an option in the search for a political solution to the party's leadership crisis. Key...

Ladoja gave cars to lawmakers to avoid impeachment —Witness

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:09 PM PST

A former Senior Special Executive Assistant to ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State, Mr. Adewale Atanda, narrated on Thursday how the ex-governor purchased 22 cars for lawmakers in the state to...

Parents protest Queen’s College pupils’ death

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:07 PM PST

Parents are bitter about how their children are being treated at Queen's College, Yaba, Lagos Mainland, where two pupils have died from drinking unclean water. Vivian Osuinyi died of diarrhea on...

Fayose paid Ozekhome N75m from Dasuki loot - EFCC

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:03 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Justice Abdulaziz Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos, to reject Chief Mike Ozekhome's bid to unfreeze his Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB)...

Nigerian soldier flogs Lagbus driver

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:55 PM PST

In full public glare, a soldier yesterday flogged a Lagbus driver for alleged rough driving on the Marina in Lagos. The soldier accused the driver of endangering the lives of passengers in a...

Osinbajo condemns celebration of treasury looters

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:52 PM PST

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday urged Nigerians to stop celebrating treasury looters. To him, it is unfortunate that someone accused of corruption is celebrated in his hometown because...

Reps decry high cost of law school fees

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:47 PM PST

The House of Representatives, on Thursday expressed worry over the high cost of fees being collected from students by the Nigerian Law School. It, therefore, mandated its Committees on Justice;...

INEC probes 202 officials over N23 Billion bribe

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:42 PM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is currently probing 202 of its personnel suspected to have benefited from a N23 billion bribe offered them during the 2015 general elections....

NEW VIDEO: Wizkid – Sweet Love

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 11:31 AM PST

Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid marks his official announcement as a Sony/RCA signed act with a new video for the highly-anticipated song "Sweet Love". In his interview with Ebro on Beats 1 this...

Dogara’s outrider dies in auto-crash

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 11:02 AM PST

Aminu Salisu, one of the outriders in the convoy of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has died in a crash. It was learnt that Salisu who was a Sergeant in the Nigeria...

King of Morocco calls President Buhari, wishes him well

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 10:58 AM PST

King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari in London, where the Nigerian president is on vacation. The King, who initiated the call, asked...

45 World Presidents to attend Obasanjo’s 80th birthday

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 09:01 AM PST

At least 45 serving and past presidents across the globe are expected to grace the 80th birthday ceremony of former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, an official has said. The Chairman,...

How Guardiola Prevented Me From Joining Barca – Ozil

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 08:49 AM PST

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil, has revealed that he snubbed a move to Barcelona in 2010, because their manager at the time, Pep Guardiola, showed lack of interest. The German playmaker became one of the...

IT firm to launch Apps for “Okada“ riders

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 08:41 AM PST

Cleveland International, an IT firm, says it is set to launch two Apps for Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairers and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) for security...

I don’t really need to win BBNaija money – Bisola

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 08:24 AM PST

Speaking a few minutes ago in her diary session, Bisola made some shocking statements about what would happen if she wins or doesn't win the competition. The eventual winner of the Big Brother...

Aisha Buhari commissions ‘mobile clinic’

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 08:03 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari's wife, Aisha, has commissioned a mobile clinic programme to provide basic and essential health care services to people, especially those living in hard to reach areas of...

Why we won't visit President Buhari in London – Nigerian Governors Forum

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 07:56 AM PST

Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state, has given reason why State governors visit ailing President, Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom He stated this...

Gbadamosi's release by DSS is a victory For democracy - Fani-Kayode

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 07:53 AM PST

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-kayode has reacted to the release of Mr. Babatunde Gbadamosi, a PDP chieftian. Gbadamosi was arrested last Week after honoring the invitation of the Nigeria...

Obasanjo angrily storms out of police event in Lagos

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 08:54 AM PST

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday afternoon took a swipe at the Nigeria Police for "keeping him waiting." Obasanjo, who was the special guest of honour at the Assistant Inspector-General...

BBNaija: Seven housemates on edge, three get immunity from eviction

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 07:11 AM PST

There is palpable tension in the Big Brother Naija house after controversial housemate, ThinTallTony, secured immunity from this week's eviction after beating other contenders in all the keenly...

Officers of U.S. War College meet Nollywood practitioners in Lagos

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 07:07 AM PST

Members of the American War College and officers of the United States Air Force, on Monday, 27 January, visited the office of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lekki, Lagos, for a...

Pastor Adeboye’s fame continues to grow at 75 – Saraki

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 06:58 AM PST

President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, congratulated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Worldwide), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 75th birthday...

Osinbajo has set the country on the path of positive change - Umar

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 06:52 AM PST

Abubakar Dangiwa Umar, former military governor of Kaduna state, has commended Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for "setting the country on the path of positive change". In a statement on Thursday,...

Court dissolves Emeka Ike’s marriage

Posted: 02 Mar 2017 06:44 AM PST

A Lagos Island Customary Court on Thursday dissolved the marriage between Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and his wife, Emma over alleged incessant battery. Emma, a teacher, had on July...

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