Monday, 23 December 2019

NigerianEye: “Gov. Wike replies Seriake Dickson, makes damning revelations about Bayelsa Governor” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Gov. Wike replies Seriake Dickson, makes damning revelations about Bayelsa Governor” plus 29 more

Gov. Wike replies Seriake Dickson, makes damning revelations about Bayelsa Governor

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 01:54 PM PST

Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Wike has reacted to the claims made against him by his counterpart in Bayelsa State, Governor, Seriake Dickson. Wike, in a statement on Monday signed by Simeon Nwakaudu,...

Oshiomhole reacts as Akinlade, Amosun’s candidate returns to APC

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 01:49 PM PST

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has hailed the return of Hon. Adekunle Akinlade to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akinlade was the governorship...

N50 POS charge to be paid by businesses NOT customers -CBN

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 01:12 PM PST

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged customers not to pay N50 charge to businesses for using point of sale (POS) machines. Musa Jimoh, a director in CBN's payment system management department,...

‘Sahara Reporters accused me of taking bribe’ — Judge withdraws from Sowore’s case

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 12:39 PM PST

Ahmed Mohammed, a judge of the federal high court in Abuja, has recused himself from the case of Omoyele Sowore, pro-democracy activist. The judge made this decision at the hearing of Sowore's...

I never believed my son was US underwear bomber -Senator Abdulmutallab

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 01:31 PM PST

Ten years after the foiled bombing of a US-bound flight from Amsterdam, Alhaji Umaru Abdul Mutallab, the father of the underwear bomber, Farouk, has spoken publicly about the incident for the first...

Meet Taiwo Agbona, Nigerian king ‘chosen by oracle’ but can’t get married, pregnant on the throne

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 12:33 PM PST

Taiwo Oyebola Agbona, a 23-year-old medical student, who was "chosen by oracle" to succeed her late father as king of Aaye kingdom in Ondo, says she can't get married, pregnant while on the...

FULL LIST: Buhari fires board heads of NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, others; makes new appointments

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 10:38 AM PST

In line with fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments. His spokesman, Femi Adesina, made...

ECOWAS endorses Akinwumi Adesina for second term as AfDB president

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 10:37 AM PST

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of Akinwumi Adesina, the president of African Development Bank (AfDB), for a second term. The decision was announced...

Guardiola speaks on Man City exit

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:54 AM PST

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said that he will try staying at the club for next season before leaving the Etihad. Guardiola's contract runs out at the end of next season; and questions...

Watch list: Stop poke-nosing into our affairs – Presidency finally reacts, attacks US

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:55 AM PST

The Presidency has condemned the decision of the United States, US, to include Nigeria in its "special watch list" of countries that have engaged in or tolerated "severe violations of religious...

Buhari meets Atiku, Fayemi behind closed doors

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:27 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Governors' Forum, Kayode Fayemi, as well as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors' Forum, Sen. Atiku...

Why I resigned as Gov. Matawalle’s Special Adviser – Marafa

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 08:50 AM PST

Alhaji Sambo Marafa, Senator Kabiru Marafa's younger brother, has given reasons for his resignation as the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State. According to him, the...

Islamic group backs CAN as US tackles Buhari’s govt over religious freedom

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 08:49 AM PST

As the United States of America (USA) tackles President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government over religious freedom, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has backed the position of the Christian...

N40bn approved for renovation of n’assembly in 2013 wasn’t released -FCDA

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:21 AM PST

The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) says the N40 billion approved for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex in 2013 was not released. Anthony Odigie, director, public buildings...

Police confirm arrest of Reps member,Shina Peller, reveal his sins

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 08:42 AM PST

The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed that member of House of Representatives member and club owner, Shina Peller was arrested and detained after he stormed Maroko Police Station with over 50...

Former Anambra gov, Ezeife accuses EFCC of humiliating Allen Onyema

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 08:38 AM PST

Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of Anambra state, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of  humiliating Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air...

Amosun’s godson, Akinlade dumps APM, returns to APC

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 08:21 AM PST

The defeated candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the March governorship election in Ogun State, Adekunle Akinlade has announced his return to the All Progressives Congress...

Turkey questions Saudi court verdict over Khashoggi murder

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:50 AM PST

Turkey on Monday criticised a Saudi court verdict over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying it stopped short of meeting expectations to shed light on the killing and deliver...

Missing child: Court remands Akure pastor in prison

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:43 AM PST

The General Overseer of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, Akure, Alfa Babatunde, has been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre after he was on Monday arraigned over his alleged involvement in the...

Corruption: CNPP blows hot, wants 2023 presidential, governorship aspirants investigated

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:34 AM PST

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) to put all relevant anti-graft institutions...

Nigerian govt to meet with U.S govt over ‘Special Watch List’

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:25 AM PST

The Nigerian government will early next year, meet with the U.S government over its decision to place Nigeria on its watch list. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on this development,...

Ganduje snubs Abdulsalami Abubakar, Gowon, reconciliation committee

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:21 AM PST

In what looks like snubbing of a reconciliation committee backed by the Federal Government and headed by two former Heads of States, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Yakubu Gowon and others, Governor...

House of Reps member, Shina Peller ‘arrested’ as Lagos seals off Quilox for noise pollution

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 09:29 AM PST

The Lagos Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off Club Quilox for noise pollution and traffic congestion. This was announced on Monday by Jubril Gawat, a senior special...

No evidence to prove your ill-health -Court denies Orji Kalu bail

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 07:09 AM PST

Jailed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's hope of spending the Christmas with the family was dashed in Lagos today. A Federal High Court dismissed his request for bail, pending his appeal of a 12 year...

Gov. Dickson attacks Wike, makes revelations about Rivers governor

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 05:01 AM PST

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has condemned Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for accusing him of inciting ethnic disharmony in Ijaw land. Dickson also accused his Rivers State...

VIDEO: Davido sets Twitter abuzz for refusing to ‘rock’ hot American celeb, Megan

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:59 AM PST

Popular singer David Adeleke, also known as Davido has got Nigerians talking after video of his performance with American rapper, Megan hit the internet. Davido had mounted the stage alongside...

Gunmen kidnap 6-year-old Bayelsa commissioner’s son

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:54 AM PST

About four unidentified gunmen stormed the New Commissioner's quarters in Yenagoa on Sunday night and abducted a six-year-old son of a Commissioner. The abducted victim was identified as the son of...

Deji Adeyanju allegedly injured as thugs attack protesters demanding Sowore’s release in Abuja

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 06:39 AM PST

Thugs have attacked civil society organisation (CSOs) demanding the release of Omoyele Sowore at a protest in Abuja. The incident occurred at the headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission...

Presidency finally opens up on why former FIRS boss, Fowler was removed

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:41 AM PST

The Presidency has said that Babatunde Fowler's tenure as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was not renewed because of his inability to generate enough revenue for the...

VIDEOS: Soldiers exchange gunfire with Boko Haram fighters in Yobe

Posted: 23 Dec 2019 04:40 AM PST

A video of soldiers involved in the fight against insurgency engaging Boko Haram fighters in a gun duel is currently trending on social media. The insurgents had reportedly attempted to invade...
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