Thursday, 6 February 2020

NigerianEye: “BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria slashes visa fees for U.S. citizens” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria slashes visa fees for U.S. citizens” plus 29 more

BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria slashes visa fees for U.S. citizens

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 11:58 AM PST

The Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the old amount comprised $160 as...

How we stopped suicide bombers from attacking Lagos - Fashola

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 01:02 PM PST

Minister for Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola on Thursday narrated how attempt by terrorists to bomb Lagos State in 2013 was foiled. Fashola who was governor of the state at the time said they...

Americans are very angry with Nancy Pelosi – Trump

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 12:59 PM PST

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Americans are angry with the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, adding that she wanted to impeach him a long time ago. Trump said the country would have...

Chinese doctor treating patients dies of CoronaVirus

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 12:45 PM PST

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection has killed a Chinese physician, Dr. Li Wenliang. WHO, in a tweet posted on its official Twitter page...

President Buhari set for five-day trip to Ethiopia

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 12:36 PM PST

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will jet out of Abuja to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday (tomorrow). A State House statement by his media aide, Mr Garba Shehu, said on...

Coronavirus: What you must know about self-quarantine

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 12:19 PM PST

Anyone in Nigeria who has recently arrived from Wuhan – where the deadly coronavirus broke out, or any part of China or a country affected by the new coronavirus, is being urged to "self-isolate" for...

Nigerian ambassador to China donates N1 million to Nigerians trapped in Wuhan

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 12:14 PM PST

The Nigerian Ambassador to China, Ahmad Jidda, has made a personal donation of RMB 20,000 (N1million) to Nigerian students and their compatriots trapped in Wuhan and Shiyan, China. He said the money...

OKADA BAN: Fashola supports Sanwo-Olu

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 11:46 AM PST

Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, advised residents of Lagos to support the state government on the ban on motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles in the state. Fashola gave...

Nigerian Senator appoints 118 aides to reduce joblessness, thuggery

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 11:24 AM PST

The lawmaker representing Gombe South Senatorial District, Senator Bulus Amos has appointed 118 constituency aides. The appointees spread across the 40 wards in the 4 Local Government Areas of...

BREAKING: One policeman killed, 13 injured in Ansaru terrorist camp

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 11:19 AM PST

A policeman, Inspector Muhammed Abubakar, attached to the Police Special Forces has died as a result of injuries sustained during a raid on the operational camps of terrorists and bandits in Kaduna...

No cash transactions, 79 visa types… six things to know about the new visa policy

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 11:04 AM PST

In December, President Muhammadu Buhari had announced that Nigeria would begin to issue visa-on-arrival to every person that carries an African passport. The president told attendees of the Aswan...

S.e.x toy shop ‘assault’: Police close case against Elisha Abbo

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 10:56 AM PST

The police have closed the case against Elisha Abbo, senator representing Adamawa north. At the resumed trial on Thursday, James Idachaba, counsel to the prosecution, told the court that he was ready...

No going back on demolition of illegal structures, Edo Govt insists

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 10:42 AM PST

The Edo State Government has said the demolition of illegal structures across the state is a continuous process, which will be sustained to protect residents from flooding, environmental hazards and...

BREAKING: Many feared dead as robbers attack First Bank, Polaris in Ondo

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 09:29 AM PST

It was like a scene in one of the hollywood scenes when gunmen stormed Ile-Oluji in Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday evening and attacked two banks in the...

FULL LIST: The 18 parties that survived INEC’s hammer

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 09:29 AM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday exercised its constitutional powers to deregister political parties that failed to meet established criteria. At a press conference in...

FULL LIST: INEC de-registers 74 political parties

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 09:10 AM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deregistered 74 political parties. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said this...

BREAKING: INEC announces dates for Ondo, Edo gov polls

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 09:12 AM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 19 for the Edo governorship election and October 10 for that of Ondo. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on...

Catholic priests should be allowed to get married-Yul Edochie

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 08:32 AM PST

Outspoken actor, Yul Edochie has revealed that catholic priests should be allowed to get married, as against the church's doctrine. Recall that back in November 2019, a court in Argentina sentenced...

Boko Haram: Buhari vows to re-equip military, beg Nigerians for support

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 08:11 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday promised to re-equip and re-professionalize the armed forces to meet the growing exigencies of security in the country. Buhari stated this while assuring...

Sleeping position to improve your health

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 07:14 AM PST

Dr Gloria Ajiya, a family physician, says the appropriate sleeping position is key to maintaining optimal health condition in every individual. She told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that...

NECO releases results, says 2019 exams recorded highest malpractices ever

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 07:09 AM PST

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has said that it recorded its highest cases of malpractice in the 2019 November/December Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) which resulted in a...

How FG frustrated us when we offered to improve healthcare back home -Nigerian doctors in diaspora

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 06:55 AM PST

The Diaspora Professional Health Initiative (DPHI) has accused the federal government of frustrating its efforts to improve healthcare in the country. The association comprise of Nigerian medical...

Stop inciting Imo people – Uzodinma warns Ihedioha, PDP

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 06:47 AM PST

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has warned his predecessor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha and members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state to stop misleading Imolites over claims to have won...

FULL LIST: Senate constitute 57-man constitution review committee

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 06:10 AM PST

President of the Nigeria Senate, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Thursday in Abuja constituted a 57-man Constitution Review Committee. He charged members of the committee to be detailed in their public...

Newborn becomes youngest coronavirus patient as death toll hits 565

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 06:06 AM PST

A 30-hours-old Chinese baby has become the youngest coronavirus patient, having tested positive shortly after its infected mother put to bed. There's been widespread disturbance about coronavirus in...

Odion Ighalo The Manchester United Player

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 05:52 AM PST

Odion Ighalo is one of the best Nigerian strikers. He has played for Watford FC for several seasons. Ighalo's dream since childhood was to join Manchester United. Betway allows soccer fans to wager...

Nigerians thrilled as Nike unveils Super Eagles’s new "Agbada inspired' jersey

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 05:44 AM PST

Super Eagles new kits, inspired by the traditional agbada design have been unveiled by the sportswear giants Nike. The master class jerseys were unveiled in New York on Wednesday evening, and the...

Google Maps marks 15-year milestone with new features

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 05:17 AM PST

Google Maps marked 15 years on the road Thursday with the rollout of new features for the popular mobile app which has helped move navigation into the digital age. The tech giant is marking the...

‘118-year-old’ woman appointed special adviser in Bayelsa

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 06:53 AM PST

Brian Wotari, vice-chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa state, has appointed Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono, who is believed to be 118 years old, as his "special adviser on elder...

‘It’s not part of Lagos plan’ — Fashola backs Sanwo-Olu on okada ban

Posted: 06 Feb 2020 04:46 AM PST

Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, has expressed his support for the ban on motorcycles by the Lagos state government. The former governor lent his support to the action on at a public...
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