Monday, 17 April 2017

NigerianEye: “$43 Million Ikoyi Cash: EFCC invites former governor and other high-profile people” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “$43 Million Ikoyi Cash: EFCC invites former governor and other high-profile people” plus 29 more


$43 Million Ikoyi Cash: EFCC invites former governor and other high-profile people

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:30 PM PDT

The detectives are to question a former governor and some high-profile owners of apartments in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos where $43.4million was recovered last Wednesday. Besides, the Economic...

Obasanjo gave N50 million bribe to each legislator that supported 3rd term bid - Yerima

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:34 PM PDT

A Former member of the House Representatives from Borno state, Dr. Haruna Yerima has said a former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo gave N50 million bribe to each member of the National Assembly...

CBN denies knowledge of Ikoyi $43 Million

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:31 PM PDT

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has washed its hands of the controversial N15 billion Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos cash haul. CBN spokesman Isaac Okorafor revealed that the apex bank did not...

Fani-Kayode replies Amaechi: We’re not losing any sleep over your threat to sue

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:32 PM PDT

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Transportation has replied the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi over his threat to sue him for 750 million naira. Fani Kayode in an email to...

Amaechi threatens to sue Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s aide

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:31 PM PDT

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has given a seven-day ultimatum to the former Aviation minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; and Mr. Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Governor Ayo Fayose...

Dangote will become largest world exporter of rice In 2021- Adesina

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:14 PM PDT

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will become the largest exporter of rice in the world by 2021. Adesina said this at the...

'Nigeria must not conduct census in 2018'

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:08 PM PDT

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, warned on Monday that figures could be manipulated if a population census was conducted by Nigeria in 2018. He stated that political...

Residents flee over fresh Southern Kaduna attack

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:05 PM PDT

Following Saturday's attack by suspected herdsmen, members of Asso community in Kagoma, Jemaa Local Government Area of Southern Kaduna, on Monday, fled the community. That attack claimed no fewer...

Many injured, property vandalised as rival cult group fight over 'women'

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 06:01 PM PDT

Many residents of Agbado Railway Station in Ogun State were injured yesterday during a clash among rival cult groups. The hoodlums, suspected to be members of Marindoti, Farm, Federal and Bolar...

FG, DISCOS clash over revenue accounts

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 05:53 PM PDT

Electricity distribution companies (DISCOS) are kicking against the Federal Government's plan to centralise their revenue accounts. The decision is being taken by the Federal Government because of...

Nigerian troops rescue 1,623 persons held captives by Boko Haram

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 02:44 PM PDT

Nigerian troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by ten civilian JTF, rescued a total of 1,623 persons held captive by members of the Boko Haram terrorists...

Arsenal finally grind out EPL away win

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 02:36 PM PDT

Arsenal defeated relegation threatened Middlesbrough 2-1 to rekindle their hopes of finishing in the top four. Goals were scored by Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil for Arsenal while Alvaro Negredo...

Brighton and Hove Albion promoted to English Premier League

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 01:11 PM PDT

Brighton and Hove Albion will play in the English Premier League next season after Monday's results in the second division Championship assured them of one of the two automatic promotion...

John Terry leaves Chelsea

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 01:08 PM PDT

Chelsea great John Terry will leave the club at the end of the season, the Premier League leaders announced on Monday. "John Terry and Chelsea Football Club today jointly announce our captain...

North Korea to continue missile test

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 01:03 PM PDT

North Korea will continue to test missiles, a senior official has said in Pyongyang, despite international condemnation and growing military tensions with the United States. "We'll be conducting...

APC blasts Wike, Fayose, Fani-Kayode for linking Amaechi to the $43 million recovered by EFCC

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 01:00 PM PDT

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the state Governor, Nyesom Wike; his Ekiti State counterpart, Ayodele Fayose; and a former Minister of Aviation, Femi...

Police arrest seven over assassination attempt on Melaye

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 12:57 PM PDT

The Kogi State Police Command on Monday said seven persons have been arrested in connection with the assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye at his country home Aiyetoro-Gbede last...

MEND backs Reps summon of Jonathan over Malabu oil deal

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 12:50 PM PDT

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Monday hailed the decision of the House of Representatives to summon former President Goodluck Jonathan on the controversial Malabu oil...

Looters in Buhari’s government hide their loots in Aso Rock – Fayose

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 12:44 PM PDT

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of giving presidential protection to treasury looters in his administration. Fayose alleged that Presidential Villa in Abuja...

Only a blind person will say Buhari has done nothing – George Akume

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 09:52 AM PDT

A former governor of Benue State and serving senator of the Federal Republic, George Akume, has fired back at those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to deliver on his campaign...

Those around Buhari buried their own loot in Aso Rock - Fayose

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 09:47 AM PDT

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has alleged that some people close to President Muhammadu Buhari buried loot in the presidential villa in Abuja. Fayose made the claim in response to the...

MFM’s Star Stephen Odey Set For Trials In Belgium

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 09:42 AM PDT

Nigerian Professional Football League 2016/2017 top scorer Stephen Odey and his teammate Sikiru Olatunbosun are set to dump MFM FC in May for trials with an unnamed club in Belgium. Both players,...

Arsenal Remember Kanu’s Great Goal Against Middlesbrough Ahead Of Monday Clash

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 09:37 AM PDT

Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has been remembered fondly by Arsenal for one of his memorable goals for the English Premier League club who travel to Riverside on Monday night to face...

Ekiti increases maternity leave period by four weeks

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 08:34 AM PDT

The Ekiti State Government (EKSG) on Monday announced an increase in the maternity leave period for women in its public service from 12 weeks to 16 weeks. The Permanent Secretary in the State...

Odion Ighalo out for a month with ankle injury

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 08:29 AM PDT

Odion Ighalo will reportedly be out of action for a month after the Nigerian striker picked up an injury in Chinese Super League action over the weekend. The Super Eagles player left the pitch in...

Nnamdi Oduamadi Confirms Transfer Talks With French Ligue 1 Clubs

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 08:17 AM PDT

Nigerian winger Nnamdi Oduamadi is in talks with unnamed clubs in the French Ligue 1 ahead of next season, the player has told reporters. Oduamadi who had an impressive loan spell with Finnish side...

More Celebrities react to the Kemen and Tboss issue and AY's call for forgiveness

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 08:03 AM PDT

For most of you who don't know, the sexual assault act carried out by Kemen in the Big Brother house which got him disqualified  started trending again last week after comedian AY and Helen Paul...

Ondo traditional ruler, Oba Joel Sunday kidnapped

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 08:00 AM PDT

The traditional ruler of Iyani-Akoko, in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Oniyani of Iyani Akoko, Oba Joel Sunday Daodu, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. He was...

Every year, Nigerians ‘spend $1bn’ on medical treatment abroad

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 07:50 AM PDT

Ebun Bamgboye, clinical director, St. Nicholas Hospital, says Nigerians who seek medical treatment abroad spend at least $1 billion every year According to Habib Balogun, spokesman of Leap...

Muslims who keep non-Muslim friends, shave eyebrows, will go to hell fire – Sheikh Doar

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 07:31 AM PDT

An Islamic fundamentalist, Sheikh Mohamad Doar, has stated that Muslim faithful who shave their eyebrows are cursed by Allah and shall roast in hell. He also said those who make friendship outside...

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