Wednesday, 28 November 2018

NigerianEye: “Tension as Kogi governor moves to obtain $500 million loan” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Tension as Kogi governor moves to obtain $500 million loan” plus 29 more


Tension as Kogi governor moves to obtain $500 million loan

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:36 PM PST

There is unease in Kogi State over moves by Governor Yahaya Bello's administration to raise a $500 million foreign loan for debt consolidation and execution of some infrastructural projects. The...

I don't have any rift with dad for supporting Buhari - Obasanjo's son

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:34 PM PST

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo's son Olujonwo yesterday spoke on his decision to back President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid. A peep into future of youths informed his support for the...

INEC to deploy one million electoral officers for 2019 election

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:30 PM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will deploy one million electoral officers for the 2019 elections, its chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said yesterday. The election will cost the...

2019 Election: EFCC to monitor donations to parties

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:17 PM PST

Donors to political parties were put on notice yesterday that the law will keep an eye on them. Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu said the agency would...

N11.4billion Fraud: EFCC hands over 116 cars to First Bank

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:14 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday handed over 116 cars and 20 landed properties in Edo, Rivers and Lagos states recovered from Michael Obasuyi Osasogie to First Bank...

Metele Attack: Army confirms 23 dead, 31 wounded

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:11 PM PST

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that 23 of its personnel were killed and 31 others wounded when Boko Haram terrorists attacked troops locations on Nov. 18 at Metele in Northern Borno. The figure...

Paris Saint-Germain grab crucial win to leave Liverpool in trouble

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:08 PM PST

Two first-half goals gave Paris Saint-Germain a crucial Champions League win over Liverpool and left Jurgen Klopp's side, finalists last season, in danger of elimination. Juan Bernat opened the...

Nigeria rises on world prosperity index for the first time ever

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 01:23 PM PST

Nigeria recorded a leap on the 2018 Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI) of most prosperous countries in the world. At 129, the most populous black nation moved up by three points from its 132nd position...

Adeyanju, two others remanded in Keffi prison

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 01:21 PM PST

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday said the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, Daniel Abobama and Boma Williams have been remanded to Prison custody in Keffi. The trio who were...

Drama as Senate confirms Olukoyede as EFCC scribe

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 01:17 PM PST

The Senate on Wednesday finally confirmed the appointment of Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The confirmation was however not...

SARS officer shoots LASTMA official dead

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 01:13 PM PST

A suspected officer of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has allegedly shot official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) dead. The incident occurred on Wednesday at...

Buhari instructs military: 'End Boko Haram threats now'

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 01:09 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno State, ordered the military to eliminate all threats of Boko Haram. According to him, the war against terrorism is "a must win''. He made...

As It Happened: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Liverpool

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:07 PM PST

Good evening and welcome to Nigerianeye's live text coverage of the Champions League Group C clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool at the Parc des Princes. Just two points separate the...

PHOTOS: President Buhari visits injured soldiers, reiterates commitment toward improved welfare for army

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 09:03 AM PST

President Muhammadu Burhari on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to improve the welfare of Nigerian Army to enable them discharge their constitutional mandate of protecting the nation's territorial...

No one can fault Buhari’s integrity, honesty - Obasanjo’s son

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:39 AM PST

The National Coordinator of Buhari Youth Organisation, Olujanwo Obasanjo, has said no one can fault President Muhammadu Buhari's integrity and honesty as a leader. The son of former President...

Why we arrested Deji Adeyanju, others – Police

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:20 AM PST

The Nigeria Police have reacted to the arrest of social crusader and human rights activist, Prince Deji Adeyanju and other protesters in Abuja. Adeyanju who was arrested Wednesday morning alongside...

500 youth leaders endorse President Buhari, confer him Grand Patron

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:20 AM PST

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and 500 other youth leaders across Nigeria have endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as a youth advancement champion. This is even as the youths groups...

‘You must defeat Boko Haram’ — Buhari charges soldiers

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:10 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has told soldiers that the war against Boko Haram is a "must win". The president said this on Wednesday while delivering the keynote address at the 2018 edition of the the...

Oby Ezekwesili picks ex-presidential candidate, party chairman as running mate

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:09 AM PST

Oby Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), has named Ganiyu Galadima as her running mate for the 2019 elections. She revealed this while speaking at...

Declare state of emergency in security, presidential candidate tells FG

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:47 AM PST

The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Isaac Ositelu, has asked the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency in the nation's security architecture. This, he said, has...

President Buhari convenes meeting of Heads of State and Government of Lake Chad Basin Commission

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:39 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as Chairman of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission is to convene a consultation of Heads of State and Government...

My re-election a done deal – Governor Ayade boasts

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:35 AM PST

The Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, says his re-election for a second term in 2019 was a foregone conclusion. He stated this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in his office during a...

PDP Senator, Lidani Dumps Party For APC

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:31 AM PST

Senator Joshua Lidani, representing Gombe South constituency, on Wednesday, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. His defection was announced on the floor of the...

Buhari approves reduction in UTME, SSCE forms

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:29 AM PST

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reduction in the cost of forms for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME; the Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE and the...

WATCH VIDEO: Drama as wife storms wedding venue, pours palm oil on husband’s new bride’s wedding gown

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:55 AM PST

There was a mild drama, on Sunday, at Orji, Owerri, Imo State, as a wife stormed the venue of the wedding between her husband and his new bride and poured palm oil on her wedding gown. WATCH VIDEO...

Egypt discovers eight ancient mummies

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:57 AM PST

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered eight mummies dating back over 2,300 years at a pyramid complex south of Cairo, authorities said on Wednesday. "The Egyptian archaeological mission working at...

I’ll bring back Nigerian medical professionals abroad for volunteer health services – Buhari

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:52 AM PST

Plans are ongoing to bring Nigerian medical professionals abroad to provide volunteer health services in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Buhari revealed this on Wednesday at the ongoing...

I was not created to be a champion in a local market – Nigerian 'Gucci master' Hushpuppi

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:47 AM PST

Malaysia-based, Nigerian style influencer, Ray Hushpuppi has narrated how he moved from slum to sitting and dining with strong societal personalities. The celebrity who is popularly known for his...

FG slashes cost of JAMB, NECO forms

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:44 AM PST

The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the slash of the cost of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) application forms from N5,000 to N3,500, from January 2019. It also...

Nigeria Police arrest activist, Deji Adeyanju

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 06:28 AM PST

 Popular social activist and co-convener of 'our mumu don do' crusade, Prince Deji Adeyanju, has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Adeyanju, had arrived the Force Headquarters,...

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