Friday, 9 March 2018

NigerianEye: “Corruption: FG launches fresh moves against ex-governors, ministers, senators” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Corruption: FG launches fresh moves against ex-governors, ministers, senators” plus 29 more


Corruption: FG launches fresh moves against ex-governors, ministers, senators

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:12 PM PST

The Federal Government yesterday launched fresh moves to seize looted funds and suspicious assets traced to some former governors, ministers and senators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The...

16 months later, FG yet to sell two presidential jets

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:12 PM PST

The two presidential aircraft, a Falcon 7X executive jet and Hawker 4000, that were advertised for sale in October 2016, have yet to be sold almost 16 months after. It was further learnt that the...

Smoke in Arik Air plane forces pilot to declare emergency on Accra-bound flight

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:12 PM PST

There was palpable tension on board an Arik Air Dash 8 Q400 aircraft on March 6, 2018 as undetected source of smoke in the aircraft cabin forced the pilot in command of the flight to declare...

Students asked to pay N15,000 for "Adeboye handshake"

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:13 PM PST

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is at the centre of an alarming allegation that secondary school students are being charged N15,000 each to...

Gunmen kill 10 people in Plateau state

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:11 PM PST

Ten persons have been confirmed killed by gunmen that invaded rural settlements in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government, Plateau State, on Friday. Mr Danjuma Wabas, Councillor representing...

Trump agrees to meet North Korea’s Kim

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:03 PM PST

President Donald Trump of the United States of America (USA) is set to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a man he once dismissed as "Little Rocket Man". The high level talks are scheduled for...

Suffering is part of my job – Wenger

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:39 PM PST

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says suffering is all part of being a manager and admits he has had his fair share of late. Yet the smile returned to the Frenchman's face on Friday after his side...

Guardiola fined £20,000 over Catalan ribbon protest

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 08:52 AM PST

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been fined £20,000 by the Football Association (FA) and warned over his future conduct after wearing a yellow ribbon supporting political prisoners in his...

Drama as football match ends in bloodshed after referee kills player

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:53 AM PST

 A referee is facing murder charges after football players allegedly forced him to kill a member of the opposing team in southern Malawi, police said Friday. The referee was overseeing a...

Buhari returns to Abuja, after visiting Plateau

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:47 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday returned to Abuja after two-day working visit to Plateau, and joined hundreds of Muslim faithful to perform the weekly Juma'at prayer at the Aso Rock...

#BBNaija Nina Blows Miralce (VIDEO)

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 12:27 PM PST

It seems the #Mina ship has not sailed and it is not ready to sail anytime soon. This particular team who have been tensioning social media with their seemingly unbreakable relationship went down...

PHOTOS: Senate Committee inspects prohibited security gadgets allegedly imported by Kogi Governor

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:19 AM PST

Following Senate's resolution on Thursday, to investigate alleged importation of prohibited security items by Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Committee has inspected the items at the...

Trump, North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un finally agree to meet

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:29 AM PST

U.S. President, Donald Trump has agreed to meet North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.  Trump has agreed to meet Kim Jong Un by May in response to an invitation from the North Korean leader, a...

Nigerian doctors most irresponsible, National Assembly chasing nonsensical issues – El-Rufai

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:11 AM PST

The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has described Nigerian doctors as irresponsible. The governor also took a swipe at the National Assembly, saying that the lawmakers are only...

Herdsmen strike, kill 5 in Plateau, despite Buhari’s presence in state

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:06 AM PST

Five persons were on Thursday night killed after suspected Fulani herdsmen launched a fresh attack on Nzharuvo Village of Miango, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.  The attack is...

What will happen to journalists, bloggers if hate speech bill is passed - Shehu Sani

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 06:31 AM PST

Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has said Nigerian prisons will be filled with bloggers, critics and perceived political opponents if the...

TRENDING VIDEO: Women will overthrow us if given too much opportunity, says rep

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 06:12 AM PST

Gudaji Muhammed Kazaure, a lawmaker from Jigawa state, has warned against giving women too much opportunity. According to the lawmaker representing Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi constituency, women...

Ekweremadu to face trial over ‘hidden assets’ in UAE, UK, US

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 06:11 AM PST

Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, will be charged before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) next week by the office of the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). TheCable reports that he...

Ben Bruce asked to ‘emulate Canadian doctors’ by protesting high pay for senators

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 06:11 AM PST

Ben Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east, says while Nigerian doctors are protesting meagre salaries, their Canadian counterparts are protesting for being paid "too much". Writing via his...

Ajaokuta plant: ‘Go ahead if you think you can do without us’ — reps reply Fayemi

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 06:11 AM PST

The house of representatives has dared Kayode Fayemi, minister of mines and steel development, to proceed with the concession of the Ajaokuta steel plant. On Thursday, Fayemi said the federal...

Stop embarrassing Nigeria with your ‘dance’ – Group slams Senator Adeleke

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 05:34 AM PST

A social political group, Movement for New Nigeria has slammed the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Senator Ademola Adeleke over incessant display of dancing skill wherever he...

Herdsmen killings: Benue cancels mass burial

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 05:33 AM PST

The Government of Benue State has cancelled the planned mass burial for victims of Fulani herdsmen attack in Okpokwu area of the state. The Government initially planned to hold mass burial for the...

Armed herdsmen will be treated as robbers, kidnappers – Police

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 05:33 AM PST

Delta Police Commissioner Mr. Muhammed Mustafa has stated that armed herdsmen will be treated as robbers and kidnappers.  Mustafa said this while speaking to newsmen in Asaba, the Delta State...

Tragedy averted as Arik plane makes emergency landing in Ghana

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 05:12 AM PST

Another major air disaster was on Tuesday, averted when an Arik plane made an emergency landing in Ghana after smoke was detected in the cabin. The incident involved a fully-loaded Ghana-bound Dash...

UTME 2018: JAMB directs candidates to website for details

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 04:42 AM PST

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has advised candidates for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations  yet to receive their examination details to visit its website for such...

Trump, North Korea’s Kim to hold historic meeting

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 03:18 AM PST

President Donald Trump has agreed to a historic first meeting with Kim Jong Un in a stunning development in America's high-stakes nuclear standoff with North Korea. Standing in front of the White...

No decision yet on 2019, our concern is restructuring – Ohanaeze

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 03:16 AM PST

The apex socio-political body of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said it will consult widely before taking any decision on the 2019 elections. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze,...

Science, maths teaching in indigenous languages to begin soon – FG

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 03:15 AM PST

The Federal Government has said that the teaching of science subjects and mathematics in indigenous languages in primary and secondary schools across the country would commence...

Benue cancels mass burial, prepares for Buhari’s visit

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 03:15 AM PST

Benue State Government has cancelled the planned mass burial for victims of Fulani herdsmen attack in Okpokwu. The state governor, Samuel Ortom, had announced the mass burial for the victims of...

Focus on football – Iwobi fires back at Balotelli

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 02:19 AM PST

Toni Iwobi, who has just been elected to the Italian Senate, has hit back at Mario Balotelli, after the Nice striker criticised him for representing a political party renowned for causing racial...

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