Friday, 4 August 2017

NigerianEye: “Things are difficult in the country - APC admits” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Things are difficult in the country - APC admits” plus 29 more


Things are difficult in the country - APC admits

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:57 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress has joined Nigerians to admit that things are economically difficult in the country. However, it said the diversification efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari...

We must plan a Nigeria without crude oil – Osinbajo

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:57 PM PDT

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday said the government had to redefine a post-oil era in Nigeria, noting that the country must adjust to realities. Osinbajo said this while...

Police dismiss four for theft in Jonathan’s home

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:58 PM PDT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed four policemen for their involvement in the theft of property belonging to former President Goodluck Jonathan. The policemen, who...

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans will be arraigned soon - Police IG

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:57 PM PDT

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, said on Friday that the notorious kidnapper, Chukwudidumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, would be charged to court soon. Idris attributed the...

Senate orders arrest of CEOs of Glo, Indomie, CCECC, 27 others

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:58 PM PDT

The Senate Friday made good its threat to get the chief executive officers of 30 companies arrested for allegedly failing to appear before it. The arrest order was issued by the chairman of the...

Reasons why I joined PSG - Neymar

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:21 PM PDT

Neymar was unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Friday and he thereafter said he had left Barcelona not for money but a "bigger challenge" in France. The 25-year-old Brazilian superstar flew...

I want to return to England - Ronaldo

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:04 PM PDT

The former Manchester United star, who has generated plenty of transfer talk this summer, has made the revelation to the judge at his tax trial Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo told the judge at...

Power ministry saves FG from N119bn liability – Fashola

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:49 PM PDT

The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has, through negotiations and compromise, saved the Federal Government from paying over N119bn resulting from litigation, the ministry has said. A...

Buhari responsible for problem in Nigeria police – Oba of Lagos

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:46 PM PDT

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for the lacuna in the operations of the Nigeria Police Force. Akiolu said that the military government under Buhari between...

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Buhari in London

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:42 PM PDT

The Presidency has disclosed that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Friday, paid a visit to the ailing President Muhammadu Buhari in London, United Kingdom, where he has been receiving...

Man jailed for stealing N1,000 maize

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:39 PM PDT

An Akure Magistrate's Court has sentenced a middle-aged man, Busuyi Ajibola, to two months' imprisonment for stealing cobs of maize worth N1, 000. The convict was said to have committed the...

Conte seeks Moses replacement

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:37 PM PDT

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he will focus on finding a replacement for suspended wing-back Victor Moses after Sunday's Community Shield match against Arsenal, West London Sport reports. Moses...

Heroic dogs killed in foiled Boko Haram attack

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:35 PM PDT

Two dogs Friday foiled an attempt by two suicide bombers to detonate bombs at the Moloi General Hospital in Maiduguri, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. The foiled attack is the latest in...

No rift with EFCC - AGF

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:28 PM PDT

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN), yesterday waved aside speculations about a rift between him and Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial...

Trump okays $600 million attack planes for Nigeria

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:26 PM PDT

Nigeria has got the green light to acquire some American attack planes to fight Boko Haram, officials of the Trump administration have said. The deal, which is about $600 million, will strengthen...

Why Enyeama is not in my plans – Rohr

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 09:44 AM PDT

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that Vincent Enyeama is not in his plans, because his confidence has dropped. Rohr is searching for a replacement for first-choice goalkeeper,...

Constitution Review: Senate To Remove Presidential Assent, Says Unnecessary – Saraki

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 09:38 AM PDT

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that presidential assent was an unnecessary addition to the process of amendment of the Constitution. He told newsmen in Abuja that it was...

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Buhari, pledges to continue praying for his recovery

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 09:36 AM PDT

The Presidency has disclosed that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Friday, paid a personal visit to ailing President Muhammadu Buhari in London, United Kingdom where he has been...

Igbo leaders, Arewa youths meet in Kano over October 1 quit notice

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 09:55 AM PDT

Northern youths and Igbos are currently holding a peace meeting in Kano.Both parties at the meeting are working to form a committee to bring to an end the lingering agitation between the Igbos and...

Senate orders arrest of business mogul, Mike Adenuga, others over N30 trillion revenue scam

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 09:55 AM PDT

Senate has toughened its stand against Chief Executive Officers of companies involved in over N30trillion revenue scam, directing the Nigeria Police Force to arrest the Chief Executive Officers(CEOs)...

Nigerian found dead in his apartment in Indonesia (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:48 AM PDT

Indonesian police yesterday August 3rd, discovered the body of a Nigerian man simply identified as Onyebuchi in his apartment. Nigerian community in Indonesia were shocked when his lifeless body was...

How internet, fake news influence terrorism – Osinbajo

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:35 AM PDT

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Friday declared that terrorism now thrives more with the use of the social media, cautioning that a new strategy should be in place to stop the trend. Osinbajo...

Aregbesola breaks down in tears, says mother’s death a disaster

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:18 AM PDT

The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on ‎Friday, described the death of his mother as a big blow to the Aregbesola dynasty and womanhood. Recall that Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola died at the age...

Anthony Joshua Ordered To Defend Boxing Title Against Ortiz

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 08:13 AM PDT

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to defend his title against Cuba's Luis Ortiz, the organisation said on Friday. The 27-year-old Briton, who...

Why men should stop sucking wives’ breast, leave for children – Health expert

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:26 AM PDT

Ugandan Ministry of Health boss, Samalie Namukose has warned men against sucking their wives' breast. Namukose said the breasts should be left for babies alone. Namukose, who is principal...

“Igbo fools, their girls are prostitutes, I slept with 3 last night": Nigerian Police Officer Salihu Ajanaku sparks outrage after leaving hate comment

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:15 AM PDT

A Nigerian police officer left a very hateful, tribalistic comment on Facebook that sparked outrage.  Salihu Ajanaku, who is from Kwara state, dropped a comment on a post, insulting the Igbos....

Return All Pension Money Collected From Kwara State! Group Tells Saraki

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:11 AM PDT

A socio-political group, Kwara Mass Movement (KMM), has called on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to return all monies he had collected as pension from the state government. The National...

56,000 New Minimum Wage: NASS Ready, Waiting For Executive – Saraki

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:08 AM PDT

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has said that the National Assembly was ready to consider and pass a new Minimum Wage Bill whenever it was presented by the executive. Note that the...

Kogi lawmakers sold Rolls Royce, bought Keke NAPEP – Dino Melaye

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:07 AM PDT

Senator representing Kogi West constituency in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, on Friday reacted to the resignation of the Speaker of Kogi state House of Assembly, Umar Ahmed Imam. According to...

Liverpool, Napoli get tough Champions League draws

Posted: 04 Aug 2017 07:03 AM PDT

Liverpool must come through a tough two-legged play-off tie against Hoffenheim if they are to return to the group stage of the Champions League after a three-year absence, following Friday's...

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