Thursday, 3 October 2019

NigerianEye: “Confusion as Customs raid Abuja hotel, wake guests up from sleep, impound their vehicles” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Confusion as Customs raid Abuja hotel, wake guests up from sleep, impound their vehicles” plus 29 more

Confusion as Customs raid Abuja hotel, wake guests up from sleep, impound their vehicles

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:33 PM PDT

Guests and staff members of Frasier Suites, Central Business District, Abuja were thrown into confusion on Wednesday night when men of the Nigeria Customs Service embarked on a raid of the...

I use my AK-47, pistol simply for protection - Fulani herdsman says

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:19 PM PDT

A Fulani herdsman arrested by police in Bauchi State with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol on Wednesday said he was using them to protect himself. Sadiq Mohammed, who spoke to reporters ...

I‘ll remain loyal to Buhari - Osinbajo vows

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:14 PM PDT

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has promised not to compromise his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria. The pledge came amidst reports of a crack in the Presidency allegedly caused by...

Senate bill imposes tax on GSM, cable TV subscribers

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:40 PM PDT

A bill for an Act to introduce tax on communication and cable television services scaled first reading at the Senate on Wednesday. The introduction of the tax, it was learnt, was to replace the 2.2...

Seven pregnant girls escape from Lagos baby factory

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:41 PM PDT

Barely two weeks after 19 pregnant girls were rescued from a baby factory in Lagos State, another set of pregnant girls has been found by policemen attached to the Isolo Police Division. The seven...

Navy begins recruitment for graduates, HND holders

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:39 PM PDT

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it has commenced the enlistment of graduates and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders through the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). According to a...

Bus plunges into Ogun river, 10 dead

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:35 PM PDT

About 10 passengers were feared dead on Wednesday when a commercial Toyota Sienna vehicle plunged into Ososa River on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in the Odogbolu Local Government Area...

How Lagos state governor plans to tackle traffic congestion

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:16 PM PDT

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his government is making efforts to find a sustainable solution to the traffic challenges in the state. The governor said his administration would...

SARS arrests Imo’s notorious robbers, serial killers

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 06:49 PM PDT

There was jubilation at the Imo State Police Command Headquarters in Owerri on Wednesday as operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad arrested two wanted suspected armed robbers and...

UEFA Champions League Results: Lille 1-2 Chelsea, Barca 2-1 Inter

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 02:48 PM PDT

UEFA Champions League results on Wednesday: Group E At Genk, Belgium Genk (BEL) 0 Napoli (ITA) 0 At Liverpool, England Liverpool (ENG) 4 (Mane 9, Robertson 25, Salah 36, 69) Red Bull Salzburg...

President Buhari arrives South Africa

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 02:43 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in South Africa on Wednesday for a state visit after an outburst of xenophobic violence in and around Johannesburg stirred tensions between Africa's leading...

Sokoto Guber: Tribunal affirms Tambuwal’s victory

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 12:02 PM PDT

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in Sokoto State on Wednesday in Abuja affirmed the election of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal. The three man tribunal dismissed the petition of the APC and its...

FULL LIST: See Nigeria’s spot in 2019 world’s most powerful passports

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:47 AM PDT

The Henley Passport Index has released 2019 ranking of all the world's passports. The rank was according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Although, Japan...

BBNaija: How I caused fight between Tacha, Mercy – Cindy opens up (VIDEO)

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:42 AM PDT

Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Cindy, has broken silence on the fight between Mercy and Tacha in BBNaija house. Recall that Tacha was on Friday disqualified from the BBNaija 'Pepper Dem'...

Ango Abdullahi attacks Buhari over “uninspiring” Independence Day speech

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:36 AM PDT

The leader of the Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has attacked President Muhammadu Buhari over his nationwide broadcast speech on Tuesday to mark Nigeria's 59th independence...

PDP speaks on Buhari pushing for third term

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:22 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday, cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the cabal in the Presidency against plots to push a third term agenda for President Muhammadu...

Europa: Paul Pogba to miss AZ Alkmaar tie

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:21 AM PDT

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will miss Thursday's Europa League tie at AZ Alkmaar because of a foot injury. Pogba, 26, played the full game against Rochdale in the Carabao Cup and Premier...

Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ becomes Nigeria’s first-ever Oscar entry

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:15 AM PDT

'Lionheart', a directorial debut movie by Genevieve Nnaji, veteran Nigerian actress, has been selected to represent Nollywood at the 2020 Oscars. The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC)...

Gernot Rohr gives three reasons he will dump Nigeria, reveals other suitors

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:41 AM PDT

Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has given three reasons he may decide to quit coaching the Super Eagles when his contract expires in 2020. When asked by Mannheimer Morgan if he was interested in renewing...

Buhari sends message to Govs Ganduje, Lalong over Election Tribunal victories

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:32 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State and Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on the affirmation of their victories in the March 2019...

PHOTO: Object under Gbaja’s ‘agbada’ sparks reactions on social media

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:10 AM PDT

Social media is currently abuzz over an object underneath the attire Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, wore to the Independence Day parade at Aso Rock. Adorning a white...

Soldiers once stopped kidnappers — now they help them -Abaribe

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:10 AM PDT

Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia south, have accused soldiers of "helping kidnappers" in the country. Abaribe made the accusation while contributing on a motion on insecurity along...

Kidnapping: Senate proffers technology solution

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 08:51 AM PDT

The Nigerian Senate has urged security agencies in the country to use surveillance equipments and communication gadgets to track down kidnappers across the country. This was among other resolutions...

BREAKING: FG to return toll gates on federal roads

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:23 AM PDT

The Federal Government on Wednesday said that plans were at the advanced stage to return toll gate on the federal highways. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola disclosed this while...

Princess Shyngle deletes Instagram posts, takes break from social media

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 08:43 AM PDT

Gambian born Ghanaian actress, Princess Shyngle shocked many of her fans when she deleted all her photos on Instagram, revealing that she is going through real life issues. The voluptuous actress...

Jaywon dissatisfied over Headies Award nominations

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 08:39 AM PDT

Afro-pop singer, Iledare Oluwajuwonlo a.k.a Jaywon, has expressed sadness over the newly released nominee list for the 13th Headies scheduled to hold on Oct. 19 in Lagos. Jaywon, who took his...

APC opens up on Buhari’s ‘moves against Osinbajo’

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 08:28 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, described as "absurd" the alleged conspiracy and rift in the presidency against Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's roles in the President Muhammadu...

PHOTOS: Soldiers risk their lives in the river — just to stop Boko Haram

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 08:26 AM PDT

Pictures of soldiers crossing a river around Sambisa forest, a stronghold of the Boko Haram sect in Borno state, are making the rounds on social media. With their weapons above their heads, the...

BREAKING: Maina’s son pulled out a pistol to resist father’s arrest, says DSS

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:17 AM PDT

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed arresting Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT). Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the agency, confirmed the...

BBNaija: Tacha opens up on being held hostage by Big Brother, reveals what happened

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 07:15 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha, who was disqualified on Friday, has addressed reports that the organizers of the reality show held her hostage after her ouster from the house. Recall that reports...
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