Wednesday, 31 January 2018

NigerianEye: “We’re very afraid, 2019 elections may not be credible — PDP” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “We’re very afraid, 2019 elections may not be credible — PDP” plus 29 more

We’re very afraid, 2019 elections may not be credible — PDP

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 05:21 PM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party has said there are signs that the 2019 elections may lack credibility. Apart from this, the opposition party said the ruling All Progressives Congress administration was...

Countdown to 2019 election: Governors, senators in heated clash

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 05:19 PM PST

Senators and governors are locked in a bitter row over the 2019 elections. The development sparked an uproar on the floor of the Senate yesterday. Zamfara Central Senator Kabiru Marafa accused...

I have heart related ailment, not disease – Fani-Kayode

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 05:15 PM PST

A former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed media reports linking him with heart disease, saying he only has a heart-related ailment. The said report emanated from court...

Senate summons police chief Idris

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 05:13 PM PST

The Senate yesterday invited the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over allegations that the police have failed to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of January 1st killings in Benue...

Buhari to Senate: I have acted on Benue killings

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 05:09 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday tackled the Senate over its accusation that the Presidency has done nothing about the January 1 killings in Benue State. President Buhari, in a letter to the...

Suicide bombers hit Borno, many feared dead

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:26 PM PST

Many are feared dead as suicide bombers suspected to be Boko Haram members attacked the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Dalori, Borno state on Wednesday. Dalori camp is located on the...

Namibia bans officials from foreign travel

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:22 PM PST

Namibian President Hage Geingob on Wednesday banned politicians and civil servants from foreign business travel to save money, after he swapped his own jet for commercial flights. The southern...

Man sues Buhari, urges his sacking as Petroleum Minister

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:18 PM PST

An activist, Mr. Sambo Muritala, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami before a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara...

Arsenal hand over Henry’s jersey to Aubameyang

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:14 PM PST

In his first day as a Gunner, new Arsenal buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been handed the club's iconic number 14 jersey, used by legend, Thierry Henry. The Gabon international arrived at the...

How Buhari will fight corruption in Africa - Garba Shehu

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:11 PM PST

Africa's bid to stem widespread corruption took a decisive turn on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia when the African Union, AU placed on President Muhammadu Buhari, the task of championing the war...

Super Eagles beat Sudan, set up CHAN final against Morocco

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:08 PM PST

The Super Eagles on Wednesday qualified for the Morocco 2018 African Nations Championship final. The team defeated Sudan 1-0 at Stade de Marrakech. Gabriel Okechukwu grabbed the lone goal when...

APC’s report on restructuring a ruse – PDP

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 03:04 PM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the report of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on restructuring, describing it as a ruse and fresh attempt to beguile Nigerians with another round...

President Buhari Writes Senate, Address Benue Killings

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 09:56 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari says it is incorrect to assume that he has not done anything about the Benue killings. In a letter read on Wednesday by Senate President Bukola Saraki, Buhari said the...

Jerusalem: Trump Lampoons Nigeria, Others

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 10:02 AM PST

President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed countries that voted at the UN General Assembly against US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Nigeria was one of the nations that kicked...

Obasanjo’s Coalition for Nigeria launched in Abuja, Oyinlola, Duke in attendance

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 09:55 AM PST

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's proposed political movement, Coalition for Nigeria, CN, has been launched in Abuja. The launch held at the Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja. Former Peoples Democratic...

Arsenal sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Dortmund for £56m

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:58 AM PST

Arsenal have completed the signing of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €63.75 million (£56m). The move bolsters Arsene Wenger's attack and reunite the Gabon...

Olu Okeowo: Customs storm billionaire’s Lagos mansion, seize his luxury cars

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 09:29 AM PST

Nigeria Customs Service operatives on Wednesday stormed the home of Sir Olu Okeowo in Ikoyi, Lagos.  Okeowo, a real estate billionaire, is popularly known in the state for his choice cars. It...

#BBNaija 2018: Nina Cries As Miracle Dumps Her, Bitto Suffers An Embarrassing Hard-on (VIDEO)

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 09:26 AM PST

It seems like the double wahala is about to start in the big brother naija house as Nina was crying because her love interest Miracle dumped her and moved on to another housemate. Well as, Bitto was...

#BBNaija: Drama as housemates choose their partners (See details of pairing)

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 09:33 AM PST

Nigerian TV reality show, Big Brother Naija entered its pairing stage on Wednesday. The female housemates were asked to pick numbers after which they were told to choose a male partner...

Senate President tasks police on crime control

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:57 AM PST

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday in Abuja, tasked the Nigerian Police Force on the need to do more in tackling crime in order to restore confidence in all Nigerians. Saraki made...

Saraki breaks silence on Senate refusal to confirm Buhari’s nominees

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 10:02 AM PST

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that full adherence to the principle of Separation of Powers was crucial to the survival of the democracy, good governance and enhanced...

Buhari vows to review Nigeria’s security architecture

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:53 AM PST

In a letter to Senate President Bukola Saraki, President Muhammadu Buhari vowed to review the entire national security architecture to tackle the nation's challenges. The letter dated Jan. 25, 2018...

Nigeria’s Isaac Success joins Malaga on loan

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:51 AM PST

Isaac Success is leaving Watford for Malaga on loan after an unsuccessful spell at the EPL club. The forward is returning to La Liga to join Malaga on loan for the rest of the season. Success...

Olivier Giroud joins Chelsea for £18m

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:49 AM PST

Olivier Giroud has completed his transfer to Chelsea for £18million. Giroud leaves Arsenal having played in their 3-1 defeat to Swansea on Tuesday night, coming off the bench in the latter stages...

Senate to probe ex-JAMB, NECO registrars over low remittances

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:45 AM PST

The Senate at the plenary on Wednesday resolved to investigate former registrars of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board over low remittances during their administration of the board. The...

"2018 budget can’t accommodate minimum wage as proposed by NLC"

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:44 AM PST

Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze, says the 2018 budget, at present, cannot accommodate the minimum wage as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress. He said the...

Ganduje, Kwankwaso’s feud divides senators, IG summoned

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:43 AM PST

The crisis in the All Progressives Congress in Kano State involving Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and his predecessor, Senator Rabi'u Kwankwaso, was extended to the Senate on Wednesday where members had...

"2018 budget cannot be padded"

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:41 AM PST

The Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Ben Akabueze, says the Federal Government's 2018 Budget cannot be padded. Akabueze said this at a session on "Enhancing media and CSO's...

Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on immigration, citizenship (Full text)

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 08:25 AM PST

President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address on Tuesday. Key issues such as immigration and citizenship formed the Presidential address. Here is President's speech as prepared...

Senators Misau, Barau in hot exchange over Kwankwaso, Kano politics

Posted: 31 Jan 2018 07:13 AM PST

For daring to raise an issue of "insecurity in Kano" under Order 42, Senator Hamman Misau representing Bauchi Central Senatorial district was reprimanded by his colleague on Wednesday.  Misau...
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