Friday, 21 June 2019

NigerianEye: “UN shocked as 45,000 IDPs sleep outside in Borno” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “UN shocked as 45,000 IDPs sleep outside in Borno” plus 29 more


UN shocked as 45,000 IDPs sleep outside in Borno

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 10:56 PM PDT

The United Nations has lamented the living conditions of the victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. The world body expressed shock that 30,110 IDPs in Damboa and Bama, Borno...

Corruption: Buhari signs mutual assistance bill to prosecute offenders within, outside Nigeria

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 10:54 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Bill, 2019 into law. It is to ensure the prosecution of offenders in criminal cases whether they are within the...

FG depriving judges, lawyers of working independently — NBA

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 10:51 PM PDT

The Nigerian Bar Association on Friday bemoaned the "pervasive insecurity of lives and property in the land" and what it described as "systematic erosion" of the independence of the judiciary. The...

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles’ forward collapses

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 02:57 PM PDT

Super Eagles winger, Samuel Kalu, on Friday suffered a heart attack during training in Egypt, a day before the Nigeria's Afcon opener. According to multiple reports out of Alexandria, the 21-year-old...

Almajiri ban not now - Buhari

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 01:29 PM PDT

The Buhari Government has clarified that it has no immediate plan to abrogate the Almajiri, a Qur'anic learning system associated with begging by children, peculiar to some Northern states. But...

PICTURE: LASTMA officers arrested for extorting money from motorists

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 01:08 PM PDT

The Lagos State Government has paraded two officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, for allegedly extorting money from members of the public. The officers whose names were...

Nigerians accuse Reno Omokri of using Leah Sharibu's name to defraud people

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 12:43 PM PDT

A former aide to former president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri is currently being accused of using the #FreeLeahSharibu campaign to defraud people. Omokri has been a forerunner in the campaign for...

If I have taken money from any agency or charity for Leah Sharibu, may God punish me – Reno Omokri

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 12:30 PM PDT

Reno Omokri, who is at the forefront of the campaign to free the Dapchi Schoolgirl that was left behind in Boko Haram captivity because she refused to denounce her Christian faith — Has been accused...

Adeleke sends message to supporters ahead of Supreme Court judgement

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 10:31 AM PDT

The People's Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate for September 22, 2018 election in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on his supporters to prayerfully and peacefully await the...

18 killed in yet another attack in Zamfara

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 10:26 AM PDT

Gunmen have killed 18 persons in some communities in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara state, according to Muhammad Bawa, emir of Tsafe. The emir made the disclosure while receiving Kabir...

Gov. Wike begs Osinbajo on need to develop Rivers

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 10:06 AM PDT

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to prevail on the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, to work with his Government in creating the right environment...

Judges now afraid to perform their duties, says NBA president

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:57 AM PDT

Paul Usoro, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says judges in the country are afraid to perform their duties as expected due to fear and intimidation from the executive arm of...

Court adjourns Goje’s ‘N6bn fraud’ case

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:54 AM PDT

A federal high court sitting in Jos, Plateau state, has adjourned the alleged N6 billion fraud trial of Danjuma Goje, former governor of Gombe state. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

AFCON 2019 finally begins in Egypt

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:44 AM PDT

The 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, begins in Egypt on Friday with arrays of African stars, mostly plying their trade in Europe, on display. The Nations Cup is by far Africa's biggest showpiece...

‘I killed 4 children, sold their heads N170k each…’ – Suspect confesses

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:34 AM PDT

A head hunter, Mustapha Aliyu, arrested in Abuja by the police has confessed to have beheaded four children after being paid N170,000 for each head. The police arrested Aliyu with a freshly severed...

Why Obasanjo, IBB, Jonathan were absent during June 12 celebration

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:10 AM PDT

Balarabe Musa, Chairman of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, and former Governor of Kaduna State, has adduced two reasons why former presidents and heads of state were absent at the...

Magu reveals latest strategy corrupt persons use to launder money, sponsor terrorism

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:08 AM PDT

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has described Designated Non-Financial Institutions (DNFIs) as safe havens for money-laundering...

BREAKING: Ogun election: Tribunal rules in Labour Party’s suit against Gov Abiodun

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 09:07 AM PDT

The Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta on Friday struck out the petition by the Labour Party challenging the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun. The tribunal also...

Ministry seeks robust policy for improved internet governance

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 08:09 AM PDT

Mr Istifanus Musa, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, says there is need for ideal policy framework to boost internet governance. He made the call during the 2019 Nigeria...

Lawan sacrificed competence on the altar of politics -CUPP on Adedayo

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 07:41 AM PDT

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticised Senate President Ahmad Lawan, for reversing the appointment of Festus Adedayo. Lawan had appointed the columnist as his special adviser...

In his next life, he’ll respect elders - Son kills neighbour for insulting his dad

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 06:52 AM PDT

The Niger state police command have arrested 23-year-old John Joshua, pictured above, for allegedly killing his neighbour, Yohanna Alli, following a misunderstanding between the deceased and John's...

We helped Buhari win 2019 poll – Biafran soldiers

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 06:42 AM PDT

Some veteran Biafra soldiers have declared that they worked assiduously for the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. They claimed to be responsible for the...

Regina Daniels and husband Ned Nwoko give couple goals in new video

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 06:39 AM PDT

The name of young Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has been on the lips of most Nigerians following her relationship with 59-year-old politician, Ned Nwoko. The film star was hush-hush about her...

Army meeting spiritual needs of troops, says Buratai

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 06:25 AM PDT

The Chief of the Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, on Thursday, said the Nigerian Army was concerned with the spiritual needs and well-being of troops, both within and outside the conflict...

Nigeria Immigration announces date for rollout of 10-year passport (See prices)

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:43 AM PDT

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will on June 25, 2019, roll out the enhanced 10-year validity e-passport at the Ikoyi Passport office, Lagos. NIS Public Relations Officer, Sunday James, made...

Gov. Ihedioha names rapper, Naeto C special assistant

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:38 AM PDT

The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha has appointed Naetochukwu Chikwe, popularly known as Naeto C, as his Special Assistant on Lagos Liaison. Naeto C is the son of Ambassador Mrs Kema Chikwe and...

We reject PDP’s brand of democracy, says APC on legislative crisis in Edo, Bauchi

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:35 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the inauguration of the state assemblies in Edo and Bauchi. In a statement by Lanre Issa-Onilu, national publicity secretary, the party described the...

Court indicts lawyer to Kogi gov, Bello

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:35 AM PDT

A Kogi High Court sitting in Koton-Karfe on Friday indicted a legal practitioner, Mr Adetunji Oso, for unethical and unprofessional conduct during court proceedings. NAN reports that Justice Alaba...

Synagogue Church building in perfect condition before collapse, says witness

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 05:05 AM PDT

An Igbosere High Court heard on Thursday in Lagos that the Synagogue Church of All Nations' (SCOAN) building was in perfect condition before the deadly collapse of the building that killed 116 people...

FG directs immediate return of history study to schools

Posted: 21 Jun 2019 04:33 AM PDT

The Federal Government has directed all basic and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history as a standalone subject from the next academic calendar. Mr...

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