Monday, 16 December 2019

NigerianEye: “$400 Billion laundered by corrupt leaders ― FG” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “$400 Billion laundered by corrupt leaders ― FG” plus 29 more

$400 Billion laundered by corrupt leaders ― FG

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:13 PM PST

The Federal Government has alleged that over $400billion was laundered and stashed abroad by corrupt leaders in the country and their foreign accomplices, including multinational companies. The...

Alleged Pension Scam: How Maina’s son withdrew N58m from firm’s account – EFCC reveals

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:13 PM PST

An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mohammed Goji, on Monday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, allegedly withdrew N58m from...

Scores killed as Nigerian Airforce jets bombard terrorist’s meeting place

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 04:26 PM PST

Nigerian Air Force jets have bombarded the meeting venue of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, killing scores in the process. The operation according to the Director of...

Oyo governor vows to fight corruption

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 04:23 PM PST

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his commitment to the anti-graft war. He has signed the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Bill 2019 into Law, warning that corrupt officials will pay for...

I can’t tell DSS to release Sowore - Attorney General of the Federation says

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 04:19 PM PST

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, on Monday indicated that he could not ask the Department of State Services to release Omoyele Sowore from...

Son of late oba of Lagos sentenced to death for murder

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 02:30 PM PST

An Ikeja high court has sentenced Adewale Oyekan, one of the sons of a former oba of Lagos, to death for the murder of Sikirat Ekun, a 62-year-old businesswoman and politician. Adewale, son of...

Buhari has not done enough, Leah Sharibu still alive – kidnapped Lecturer speaks from Boko Haram captivity

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 01:13 PM PST

Bitrus Bwala, a principal lecturer at the College of Education, Gashua, Yobe state, says Leah Sharibu is still alive. Sharibu, a student of Government Girls Science and Technical Secondary School,...

APC lifts suspension on Amosun, Okorocha, Akeredolu, others

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 12:56 PM PST

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday lifted the suspension on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Mr. Osita...

BREAKING: Again! Court orders arrest of Naira Marley over alleged car theft

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 10:41 AM PST

A Tinubu Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos on Monday ordered that a Nigerian musician, Adeyemi Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley should be arrested and arraigned over alleged car theft. The...

I don’t have powers to order Sowore’s release – Malami

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 10:36 AM PST

The Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, on Monday, explained that he could not ask the Department of State Service to release Omoyele Sowore from custody. The minister said he could not take a...

Abuja varsity dismisses 2 Professors over sexual misconduct, falsification of results

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 10:30 AM PST

The University of Abuja on Monday announced the dismissal of two professors and the demotion of two others over misconduct. A statement by the university's Head of Information and Public Relations,...

Buhari’s govt must respect rule of law – Senate President, Lawan

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 09:27 AM PST

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday, called on the Nigerian government to adhere to the rule of law. Lawan stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja on the repeated...

PDP reacts as FIRS denies allegations of giving Osinbajo N90bn, N40bn for APC campaigns

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 09:08 AM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday called on the All Progressives Congress, APC, to come clean on revelations that the N40 billion taxpayers' money allegedly siphoned from the Federal...

Why Hate Speech Bill may not pass – Senate President, Lawan

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 09:08 AM PST

Nigeria's Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Monday night washed off his hands from the controversial Hate Speech and Internet Falsehoods and Manipulations and other related Matters...

Arsenal, Man City meet over Emery’s replacement

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 08:43 AM PST

Arsenal have held a meeting with Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta to discuss their managerial vacancy. Gunners chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is thought to have met the Spaniard in the...

Fela didn’t die of AIDS, NDLEA injected him with poison- Dede Mabiaku reveals

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 08:38 AM PST

Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Dede Mabiaku has stated that Fela Anikulapo Kuti, late Afrobeat legend, didn't die of HIV/AIDS as widely speculated but from a lethal injection. The singer, who doubled...

PHOTO: Women bare breast in protest over arrest of their children, destruction of houses in Ebonyi

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 12:05 PM PST

No fewer than fifty elderly women from Agubia community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state yesterday protested half naked over the arrest of their sons and burning of houses in the said...

Buhari is religiously biased, his appointments are lopsided – CAN President, Ayokunle

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:36 AM PST

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being religiously biased and lopsided in his appointments. CAN President, Rev Dr. Samson Ayokunle made the claim...

Alleged Pension Scam: Witness narrates how Maina’s son withdrew N58m

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:18 AM PST

An EFCC operative, Mohammed Goji, on Monday, revealed how Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Pension Reform Task Team boss, withdrew N58 million from a United Bank for Africa (UBA)...

Why Senate will approve Buhari’s $30bn loan request rejected under Saraki

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:15 AM PST

Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the upper legislative chamber will grant a multi-billion dollar loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. Lawan said this on Monday while speaking with journalists...

Fresh shake-up in army, 15 brigadier-generals redeployed (FULL LIST)

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:29 AM PST

A major shake-up in the Nigerian army has led to the redeployment of 15 brigadier-generals and 20 major generals. Sagir Musa, army spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said Tukur...

We elders of Nigeria have failed – Ezeugo

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:56 AM PST

Secretary General of the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP), Willy Ezeugo on Monday said elders of Nigeria have failed the nation. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Youth...

Ogun blessed with people shaping Nigeria for good – Obasanjo

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 06:01 AM PST

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that God had been kind to Ogun State by blessing her with men and women of honour; who have helped to make the state and Nigeria great in many...

Nigeria left with just 42,000 qualified doctors to care for 200 million population – NMA

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:57 AM PST

Only 42,000 doctors out of the 75,000 registered by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) are available for Nigeria's 200 million people, the association's President Francis Faduyile has shockingly...

Court makes final decision on alleged bribery case against Ganduje

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:46 AM PST

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday dismissed a suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Governor Abdullahii Umar Ganduje for...

Shehu Sani begs EFCC, AGF over sealing of Sun Newspaper

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 05:16 AM PST

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator has reacted to the reported sealing of The Sun Newspaper by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Officials of the Economic and Financial...

VIDEO: Drama as fan wrestles Tiwa Savage to the ground

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:37 AM PST

Nigerian popular singer, Tiwa Savage on Sunday fell on stage while performing at an event in Lagos State. In a video gone viral, Tiwa Savage was performing in one of her recent events when a female...

Sowore vs DSS: It is improper for man who lost election to call for revolution – Muslim group

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 07:42 AM PST

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has reacted to the re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of the RevolutionNow Movement by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, at an Abuja Federal...

BREAKING: Liverpool face Atletico in Champions League last 16 and full fixtures

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 03:46 AM PST

Liverpool will return to the scene of their 2019 Champions League triumph after they were drawn against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the competition on Monday. The two-legged tie at Atletico's...

BREAKING: Commotion in Surulere as cult groups clash

Posted: 16 Dec 2019 03:37 AM PST

There was a commotion in Pako and Surulere areas of Lagos State over a reported clash among two rival cult groups. Residents in the areas said that they were confused when they heard a cascade of...
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