Thursday, 16 January 2020

NigerianEye: “Sanwo-Olu reshuffles cabinet 5 months after swearing in commissioners, SAs” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Sanwo-Olu reshuffles cabinet 5 months after swearing in commissioners, SAs” plus 29 more


Sanwo-Olu reshuffles cabinet 5 months after swearing in commissioners, SAs

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 12:21 PM PST

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sacked Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Shulamite Olufunke Adebolu in a minor Cabinet reshuffle. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, erstwhile...

President Buhari departs Nigeria for London Friday

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 12:21 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday for London to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on Monday, January 20, 2020. Hosted by the British Prime Minister,...

We’ll re-erect Fela’s statue on Opebi-Toyin street -Lagos govt

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 12:17 PM PST

The Lagos state government says the statue of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, late Afrobeat legend, pulled down from Allen roundabout in Ikeja, will be re-erected in Opebi-Toyin axis of the state...

Wheelbarrow Empowerment: I will distribute shovels, head pan – Enugu LG boss carpets critics

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 11:59 AM PST

The last is yet to be head on the controversy over the distribution of wheelbarrow to some youths in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State as a means of empowerment. The Transition Committee...

South-west may lose 2023 presidency because of ‘Amotekun’ -Miyetti Allah

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 11:17 AM PST

The Miyetti Allah Kaute Hore has asked south-west governors to give up "Amotekun", a regional security outfit. Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, had declared the security outfit...

US Senate formally accepts Trump’s impeachment articles

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 09:40 AM PST

The two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump were read out Thursday on the US Senate floor ahead of the start of the historic trial against the US president. "In his conduct, and in...

VIDEO: Davido, Poco Lee lead friends in devotion

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 09:04 AM PST

Nigerians have continue to react to a video of Davido and popular dancer, Poco Lee leading their friends in morning devotion. The 'Risky' crooner posted videos of the worship session on Instastory...

Buhari names Obiora CBN Deputy Governor

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:57 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr Kingsley Obiora as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). If confirmed by the Senate, Dr Obiora, who is an Alternate Executive Director...

Gov. Wike knocked for attacking traditional rulers

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:52 AM PST

The recent actions of Governor Nyesom Wike against traditional stools in Rivers State have received mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. Governor Wike was seen in a viral video...

BREAKING: English-speaking ECOWAS countries reject Francophone ‘Eco’ currency

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 11:16 AM PST

Six English-speaking countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected the Eco currency adopted by eight francophone countries. The countries adopted the currency...

Why I rejected Barca offer – Xavi

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:22 AM PST

Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez, has explained that he turned down an opportunity to become the club's new manager because he is only just beginning his managerial career. Xavi appeared set to...

US threatens Britain, France, Germany

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:15 AM PST

The US has threatened Britain, France and Germany, vowing to impose a 25 percent tariff on European automobile imports if they fail to formally accuse Iran of violating a 2015 nuclear deal, according...

Ihedioha speaks on photo of him crying after Supreme Court sacked him as Imo gov

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:15 AM PST

Emeka Ihedioha, immediate past Governor of Imo State, has reacted to a viral photo of him crying that emerged online after his sack by the Supreme Court. In the photograph, which went viral on...

BREAKING: 7.5% VAT to be implemented from February 1

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 11:35 AM PST

Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning, says the implementation of the new value-added tax rate will begin on February 1, 2o2o. The minister announced this at the...

I m%$turbate seven times daily ahead of Wilder rematch, says Tyson Fury

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 06:59 AM PST

Tyson Fury, British heavyweight boxer, says he m%$turbates seven times daily ahead of his rematch with Deontay Wilder, American boxer. Fury disclosed this while beaming light on his daily routine...

‘I’m not against being probed’ — Okorocha reacts to Uzodinma’s move to investigate him

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 06:58 AM PST

Rochas Okorocha, ex-governor of Imo state, says he has no reservations to being probed. Okorocha was reacting to the order by Hope Uzodinma, his successor, that the financial status of the state...

Oshimhole accuses judge handling Rivers APC case of bias, asks CJN to sack her

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 06:50 AM PST

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused Augusta Kingsley-Chukwu, a high court judge in Rivers state, of being biased.  Oshiomhole said...

Blackout as national grid records first collapse in 2020

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 11:49 AM PST

The national electricity grid collapsed twice in less than two hours on Thursday. The system, which had collapsed around 12:37 on Thursday, resulting in power outage in some parts of the country,...

Shocker awaits Governors hijacking LG funds – Presidency

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 06:29 AM PST

The Presidency has warned governors hijacking local government funds that they will face trial when their immunity elapses at the end of their tenure. The Senior Special Assistant to the President...

Court orders EFCC official, 6 others to appear in Alao-Akala trial

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 06:25 AM PST

A High Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered an official of the EFCC,  Mr Muhammed Goldy, to appear to testify in the alleged N11.5 billion fraud case filed against former Oyo State Governor,...

Supreme Court Judgement: ‘Buba Galadima is suffering from political dysfunction’ – Kano State Gov. Ganduje

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 05:38 AM PST

Governor Abdullah Umar Ganduje of Kano State has accused the leader of the defunct Congress for Progressives (CPC) Alhaji Buba Galadima of suffering from political malfunction. Ganduje also described...

FG planning to ban foreign ships from trading on Nigerian waters

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 05:35 AM PST

Dakuku Peterside, director-general of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says the agency is working towards a time when foreign-owned vessels will not be allowed to trade...

‘We may go to court’ – protesters ask FG to allow female corps members wear skirts

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 05:18 AM PST

A group known as the Serve With Skirts Movement has asked the federal government to allow female corps members wear skirts during their mandatory service year. The protesters said the wearing of...

TRENDING VIDEO: ‘When I was in school, this boy was running errands’ – Wike mocks traditional ruler to his face

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 04:39 AM PST

A video of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, mocking a traditional ruler is currently trending online. Wike talked down on the monarch during a quarterly meeting at the government house. The...

Nnamdi Kanu reveals plans to support Amotekun with 1million IPOB men

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 04:26 AM PST

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday, commended Southwest governors for setting up Amotekun security outfit. Kanu assured that members IPOB were ready to support...

Buhari begging for another barbaric civil war – Fani-Kayode reacts to Ayo Adebanjo’s comment

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 04:23 AM PST

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari is begging for another civil war in Nigeria. Fani-Kayode spoke while reacting to remark by a chieftain of...

Leicester defender joins Man City

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 04:09 AM PST

Manchester City on Wednesday completed the signing of Leicester City defender, Camron Gbadebo. Gbadebo joined the Citizens after having a successful trial with the Premier League champions. The...

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Troops write PMB emotional letter to assure of victory over Boko Haram

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 03:18 AM PST

In commemoration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, some troops in the frontlines has penned an emotional letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring him of victory over the already...

Atiku reacts to claims he is owing foreign workers of GOTEL

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 02:51 AM PST

After days of silence, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to claims that he is owing some foreign workers recruited for his media company, GOTEL. In a statement today, his media office...

Tinubu writes heartwarming message to Bisi Akande

Posted: 16 Jan 2020 02:47 AM PST

The National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Chief Bisi Akande for his contributions to the progressives family and Nigeria in general. Tinubu, in a statement congratulating...

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