Tuesday, 15 May 2018

NigerianEye: “Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday” plus 29 more

Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:39 PM PDT

Saudi Arabia said that the Ramadan fasting will begin on Thursday across the globe, the official Saudi news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. The new moon of Ramadan was not spotted on Tuesday...

Six ‘notorious Yahoo Yahoo boys’ arrested in Nigeria

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:47 PM PDT

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected internet fraudsters also known as 'yahoo yahoo boys' in one of their hideouts in the Kubwa area of...

Fulani herdsman rapes 14-year-old girl

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:42 PM PDT

A Fulani herdsman (name withheld) is reported to have raped a 14 year old girl of Umuifi community of Anioma-Isu in Onicha local government area of the State. The victim who is a student of Union...

North Korea cancels talk with South Korea

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:36 PM PDT

North Korea announced on Tuesday that it would be suspending its Wednesday, May 16 talks with South Korea over ongoing joint military drills conducted by Seoul and Washington DC. According to...

Finally, El Zakzaky and wife arraigned in Kaduna court

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:28 PM PDT

A pro-Iranian cleric who has been in Nigerian custody since 2015 after clashes between troops and his followers made a rare public appearance in court on Tuesday to face criminal charges. Ibrahim...

Germany set to deport 30,000 Nigerian migrants

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:24 PM PDT

Germany has proposed a new process that will facilitate the smooth repatriation of over 30,000 illegal Nigerian migrants back to the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama said this...

Suicide bomber kills 5, injures 6 others in Borno

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:05 PM PDT

A male suicide bomber on Tuesday killed five members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, while six others were injured in Madarari area in Konduga council of Borno. Mr Ibrahim Abdulkadir, Zonal...

Buhari approves N10 Billion to rebuild Benue, other states suffering from attacks

Posted: 15 May 2018 03:02 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a total of N10 billion for rebuilding villages and communities including farmlands that were attacked in Benue and other affected States. Vice President...

CBN begs Nigerians - 'Please handle the Naira with care'

Posted: 15 May 2018 02:57 PM PDT

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again called on Nigerians to handle the Naira with care, as it was a symbol of the nation's identity and pride. The Deputy Governor, Corporate Services...

Nigeria’s economy improving under my watch - Buhari

Posted: 15 May 2018 02:45 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the nation's economy is steadily improving, as he urged Nigerians to remain optimistic as the future of the country is bright. He spoke at a State dinner...

National Assembly committee summons Omo-Agege, Ndume for alleged roles in mace theft

Posted: 15 May 2018 11:47 AM PDT

The Senate and House of Representatives joint adhoc committee investigating the April 18 Senate invasion has summoned two senators. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta) and Ali Ndume (APC, Borno) were...

N’assembly increases 2018 budget from N8.612 trillion to N9.120 trillion

Posted: 15 May 2018 11:47 AM PDT

The House of Representatives has jacked up the 2018 budget from the N8.612 trillion figure presented by President Muhammadu Buhari last November to N9,120,334,988,225. The details of the budget were...

‘After all, Saraki is senate president’ — nPDP faction kicks against 7-day ultimatum

Posted: 15 May 2018 11:48 AM PDT

There is division in the camp of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013. The bloc, known then as the new PDP (nPDP), helped in...

You are wasting away in PDP – Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan counsels Ekweremadu

Posted: 15 May 2018 11:48 AM PDT

Nigerian senate leader, Ahmed Lawan, has advised the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu not to be waste away in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  While speaking on a lighter mood in...

Senator Omo-Agege fails to attend today's plenary

Posted: 15 May 2018 11:48 AM PDT

Contrary to the avowed intention to resume legislative session on Tuesday, senator Ovie Omo-Agege representing Delta central did not appear in plenary today. The embattled lawmaker has premised his...

Lagos state government to establish viewing centers for residents with no TV to watch the world cup

Posted: 15 May 2018 10:05 AM PDT

The Lagos state government has announced plans to establish viewing centers at Alimosho, Ajegunle and Mushin area of the state for football lovers that have no access to watch the world cup which...

Buhari can’t do anything even as I criticise him – Enyinnaya Abaribe

Posted: 15 May 2018 10:04 AM PDT

The lawmaker representing Abia South senatorial district at the National Assembly, Enyinnaya Abaribe, a critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that he is not afraid of speaking against...

FG grants approval to LASG for upgrade of National Stadium

Posted: 15 May 2018 09:50 AM PDT

Lagos State Government said that President Muhammadu Buhari has verbally approved the transfer of National Stadium in Surulere to it for subsequent upgrade. Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission,...

Senate urges FG on early completion of Kogi Dam to boost agriculture

Posted: 15 May 2018 09:46 AM PDT

The Senate, Tuesday asked the Federal government to through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources ensure early completion of Osara Dam in Kogi State for the provision of adequate water for...

Why Nigerian youths are neglected in leadership – Ooni of Ife

Posted: 15 May 2018 09:46 AM PDT

The Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, has said that Nigerian youths are denied leadership opportunities because they are not captured in the nation's constitution. The Ooni made the observation...

Amaechi urges Nigerians to commend President Buhari’s economic agenda

Posted: 15 May 2018 09:44 AM PDT

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said on Tuesday that the present administration should be commended for changing the economy from a rent culture to a productive economy. Amaechi...

Oshiomhole meeting with APC reps caucus over chairmanship ambition

Posted: 15 May 2018 09:40 AM PDT

Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo state, is currently meeting with the members of the house of representatives in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting is related to his...

PHOTOS: Buhari commissions new EFCC headquarters

Posted: 15 May 2018 09:49 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the goal of his administration was to protect public trust not 'witch hunting' Buhari made the remark during the commissioning of the new office of the...

PDP attack Magu for wearing lapel for Buhari’s re-election campaign

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:50 AM PDT

Youths under the aegis of the Peoples Democratic Party Youth Frontier (PDPNYF) have blasted the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu for wearing a...

Davido Reveals Plan To Retire From Music At Age 30

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:50 AM PDT

Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has revealed his plans to retire from music very soon. The assurance crooner who just returned to the country after a performance...

How corruption ‘fought’ me out of office – Buhari

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:50 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday recalled events leading to his ouster as Nigeria's military head of state and eventual incarceration for three years by a military government that succeeded...

Kaduna Govt Arraigns El-zakzaky, Wife Amid Protests

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:50 AM PDT

The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday arraigned the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Ibrahim El-zakzaky before a state high court. The IMN leader and his wife are being arraigned...

Real Madrid plan football academy in Rivers State

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:30 AM PDT

Authorities in Rivers State are collaborating with Spanish giants, Real Madrid, to build a football academy in the country, the governor said on Tuesday. Governor Nyesom Wike said the academy would...

Buhari’s govt deceitful, should be voted out – Senator Abaribe

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:29 AM PDT

Senator representing Abia South senatorial zone at the National Assembly, Chief Enyinnaya Abaribe has described the President Muhammadu Buhari administration as one that thrives on deceit and excuses...

Omo-Agege: Emulate Senate, release El-Zakzaky, Dasuki, Falana tells FG

Posted: 15 May 2018 08:26 AM PDT

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on Tuesday asked the Federal Government to emulate the culture of obedience to court's order exhibited by the Senate's compliance with the court judgment...
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