Tuesday, 13 June 2017

NigerianEye: “'I took to crime after my father disowned me' – Nigeria's number 1 kidnapper, Evans reveals” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “'I took to crime after my father disowned me' – Nigeria's number 1 kidnapper, Evans reveals” plus 29 more


'I took to crime after my father disowned me' – Nigeria's number 1 kidnapper, Evans reveals

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:25 PM PDT

The kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, who was arrested last Saturday by operatives of Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, for coordinating several...

Agitation for Biafra, complete nonsense - Governor Okorocha

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:12 PM PDT

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, yesterday cautioned Arewa youths and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against spreading hate speeches capable of causing disaffection. Okorocha...

No one will get away with hate speeches - Osinbajo warns

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:51 PM PDT

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday read the riot act to purveyors of hate speeches, saying they won't be allowed to destabilise the country. The Federal Government, he said, would ensure the...

Colombia approves three-man marriage

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:00 PM PDT

Three gay men say they have gained legal recognition as the first "polyamorous family" in Colombia, where same-sex marriages were legalised last year. "We wanted to validate our household… and our...

'I sell fresh human skull for N1 million'

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:18 PM PDT

A 45-year-old suspected ritualist, who was arrested by the Police in Lagos with a human skull, has disclosed that he sold fresh human skull for N1 million. The suspect, Lucien Tusume, was arrested...

Presidents shouldn’t appoint INEC chairmen — Jega

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 11:21 PM PDT

Former chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said the national electoral body would be better off, if the President was not directly involved in the...

Governor Dickson denies receiving N24 Billion

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:00 PM PDT

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, has denied receiving N24bn from the first tranche of the London/Paris loan refunds. He said his government got N14.5bn, contrary to a recent...

Budget padding: EFCC grills Jibrin for five hours

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:56 PM PDT

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Malabu’s $1.1 Billion scam: Plans on to extradite Adoke, says EFCC

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:49 PM PDT

Federal Government said yesterday that it is making necessary arrangements to extradite a former Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Mohammed Adoke, to face charges for alleged...

How we’ll use psychiatric tests for motorists - FRSC

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:46 PM PDT

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) yesterday released guidelines for the proposed psychiatric examination of traffic offenders in the country. Corps Marshal Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, had on Monday,...

Robbers raid church in Ondo

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:42 PM PDT

A group of robbers have raided Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel) at Itanla on Ondo-Akure Road in Ondo town in Ondo State. They were said to have stolen cash and other valuables estimated at...

EKITI: APC threatens legal action over Paris Club cash

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:40 PM PDT

The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to take legal action and embark on protests if the Ayodele Fayose administration misapplies the N9.6 billion Paris Club...

2017 budget: Osinbajo hits out at National Assembly for inserting new projects

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:56 AM PDT

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said the National Assembly has no right to introduce new projects or modify those contained in an appropriation bill. Osinbajo said the Executive was...

No arrest over attack on Melaye - Police

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:53 AM PDT

Police in Lokoja said that no arrest has been made in connection with the Monday gun attack on Senator Dino Melaye. The Kogi State Police Command spokesman, ASP William Aya, disclosed this to the...

Taped phone conversation: Not our voices, say Shettima, Amosun

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:52 AM PDT

Both Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State and his Borno counterpart, Kashim Shettima have disowned an allegedly taped phone conversation circulating on social media, which was being passed around...

2019: No going back on Igbo presidency – Ohanaeze Youths

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:44 AM PDT

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, Worldwide, on Tuesday declared that the South-East zone will not accept any alternative in 2019 except a president of Igbo extraction. Rising from its meeting...

Police officer dies, four colleagues injured in Ogun auto crash

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:40 AM PDT

A Sergeant serving with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ogun State Command, was feared dead, while four of his colleagues were injured in an auto crash which involved the Honda Sport Utility Vehicle...

Goodluck Jonathan was incompetent in office – Oshiomhole

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:36 AM PDT

Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has taken a swipe at the immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he was incompetent to rule the country. Oshiomhole said due to incompetence,...

Verizon buys Yahoo

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:18 AM PDT

Internet pioneer Yahoo ended its two-decade run as an independent company on Tuesday, completing the sale of its core online assets to telecom giant Verizon. Yahoo's chief executive Marissa Mayer...

Melaye demands state of emergency in Kogi

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 09:03 AM PDT

The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, on Tuesday, told the Senate that a state of emergency should be declared in Kogi over the spate of security in the...

Suspected hired killer nabbed while trying to strangle a woman to death (VIDEO)

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 10:00 AM PDT

A man, alleged to be a hired assassin sent from Sapele in Delta state to kill a boutique owner in Jakande, was caught, stripped, and beaten by residents.  The man escaped getting burnt alive...

NFF orders Rohr to bring back experienced players to Super Eagles squad

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 08:42 AM PDT

Following the 2-0 loss to South Africa last Saturday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has told head coach, Gernot Rohr, to bring back experienced heads into the squad. Rohr is a fan of...

Retrieve weapons you gave your thugs during re-run elections – PDP warns Magnus Abe

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 08:33 AM PDT

Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Senator representing Rivers South-East district in the National Assembly, Sen. Magnus Abe to disarm all the boys he...

Oct 1 ultimatum: Protect all Nigerians, Osinbajo orders security chiefs + to meet Northern and Igbo leaders

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 08:00 AM PDT

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the security chiefs to protect  the lives and property of all Nigerians everywhere. The directive was the acting president's response to the October...

Igbos are not ready for another civil war – Okorocha

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 07:48 AM PDT

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has advised Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from agitating for secession, saying the Igbos were not ready for another civil war. Okorocha gave the advice at...

Dino Melaye VS Governor Bello: Senator calls for declaration of state of emergency in Kogi

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 07:29 AM PDT

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial district on Tuesday reported his arch rival and Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to the Senate over clashes in Lokoja on Monday. Rising...

Indian village to be named after Donald Trump

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 07:25 AM PDT

A leading Indian non-governmental organization (NGO) on Tuesday announced plans to name a village in the country after President Donald Trump in an effort to boost U.S-India relations. The...

Osinbajo approves release of cash for Super Eagles

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 07:23 AM PDT

Nigeria's Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the release of cash to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following a meeting with top officials from the Glass House last week. The...

It was difficult paying salaries when Buhari assumed office – Amaechi

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 07:13 AM PDT

Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday said it was difficult for the Muhammadu Buhari administration to pay salaries when it took over government. Amaechi, who spoke at an...

Malabu Scandal: EFCC vows to extradite Adoke, Nigeria’s former attorney general

Posted: 13 Jun 2017 06:53 AM PDT

The Federal Government said on Tuesday that it is making all necessary arrangements to extradite a former attorney general of the federation and justice minister, Mohammed Adoke, to face charges of...

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