Saturday, 27 June 2020

NigerianEye: “I never said I spent N35bn on Buhari’s elections -Tinubu” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “I never said I spent N35bn on Buhari’s elections -Tinubu” plus 29 more

I never said I spent N35bn on Buhari’s elections -Tinubu

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 11:24 AM PDT

Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied saying he spent N35 billion on the elections of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 and 2019. A report had quoted...

Covid-19: FG approves another flight to evacuate Nigerians stranded in US

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 12:16 PM PDT

The Federal Government has approved another evacuation flight to enable Nigerians stranded in the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic return home. The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York,...

An open letter to Jagaban by Femi Fani-Kayode

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 10:54 AM PDT

"Even the obstacles on my way, I predict them before those that will bring them will start to think about them. I plan for betrayal, I plan for backstabbing, I also plan for reunion & forgiveness...

COVID-19: Nigerian govt discloses parents position on school re-opening

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 10:52 AM PDT

The federal government has revealed that 80 per cent of parents have kicked against the reopening of schools. This was stated by the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, while speaking at...

Ajimobi's death: I’m in a dilemma – Olubadan of Ibadan

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 10:52 AM PDT

Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has expressed deep pain over the death of former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. His reaction was contained in a statement on Friday by spokesman, Adeola...

FAAN set to increase service charge on flight tickets by 100%

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 10:07 AM PDT

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN is to increase the passenger service charges on domestic and international flight tickets by 100 per cent from August 1, 2020. It was gathered that...

PDP blasts Buhari, Malami over controversial dissolution of APC’s NWC in Aso Villa

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 10:00 AM PDT

The national leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has carpeted President Muhammadu Buhari for his role in the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives...

Hushpuppi still innocent’ – Daddy Freeze finally reacts after attacks from Nigerians

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 10:02 AM PDT

Controversial media personality, Daddy Freeze, has come out to address the criticisms thrown at him by Nigerians for his acquaintances with the arrested Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Raymond Abbas,...

‘You are reaping what you sowed’ – Omokri mocks Tinubu, Oshiomhole

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 09:49 AM PDT

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday mocked Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Adams Oshiomhole, the suspended APC National...

COVID-19: Daystar to equip 2000 members with business skills

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 09:09 AM PDT

Daystar Christian Centre has disclosed plans to train over 2000 members of the church with skills that will serve as an "alternative form of income" amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to Kenny...

PHOTOS: Yahaya Bello refuses to wear face mask after meeting with Buhari

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 08:59 AM PDT

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, refused to wear a face mask after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock on Friday. Wearing of face mask is one of the measures put in place by...

APC crisis: Buhari happy that there’s one less distraction, says Bagudu

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 08:53 AM PDT

Atiku Bagudu, governor of Kebbi state, says the leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been resolved and President Muhammadu Buhari is happy that there is one thing less to...

Stella Damasus’ daughter bags Columbia varsity scholarship

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 08:52 AM PDT

Angelica, daughter to Stella Damasus, a Nigerian actress, has bagged a scholarship to study at Columbia University after graduating as a valedictorian at a high school in the US. Damasus  made...

Court threat by sacked NWC, mere media creation ― APC Govs Forum

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 08:44 AM PDT

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday said that the alleged threat by some members of the dissolved National Working Committee, NWC, of the party to...

Europe records significant rise of COVID-19 cases after lockdown relaxation

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 07:43 AM PDT

Europe has recorded more than 2.5 million coronavirus cases following a "significant resurgence" after many lockdowns were lifted, the World Health Organization said Thursday. "Last week, Europe saw...

‘Ajimobi died at a critical period in Nigeria’s history’ – Saraki

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 07:41 AM PDT

Bukola Saraki, former Senate President has described the late Abiola Ajimobi, ex-Oyo State governor as a selfless politician. Saraki said Nigeria will miss Ajimobi's wise counsel and intervention at...

‘You attack pastors but celebrate fraudsters’ — Nigerians bash Daddy Freeze over Hushpuppi documentary

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 07:39 AM PDT

Ifedayo Olarinde, Nigerian OAP better known as Daddy Freeze, has come under intense criticism on social media platforms following a documentary he did on Hushpuppi, an Instagram celebrity. On...

Nigerian entrepreneurs get £5,000 funding for innovative ideas on COVID-19

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 07:39 AM PDT

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have been awarded funding of £5,000 each for developing innovative ideas on tackling COVID-19. The funds were provided by the Royal Academy of Engineering project CARE...

Former Oyo Governor Ajimobi’s Burial postponed

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 06:53 AM PDT

The funeral of former Oyo Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, has been postponed. His spokesman, Bolaji Tunji, told reporters in his Oluyole, Ibadan residence on Friday morning the family would soon make...

Ajimobi died when we needed him – APC

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 06:17 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sadness over the death of Abiola Ajimobi, former governor of Oyo State. Ajimobi died on Thursday after battling coronavirus related health...

N-Power warns youths against filling unverified forms online

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 05:47 AM PDT

The management of the Federal Government's youths empowerment programme, N-Power, has advised youths not to input their personal details on any platform that the Scheme has not put on its verified...

Nigerian embassy in Jakarta attacked, FG fumes

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 05:46 AM PDT

The Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia was on Friday attacked by unknown assailants. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama condemned the action on his official Twitter page, adding...

I’m unstoppable, I’ll be governor again for 4 years – Obaseki boasts

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 06:46 AM PDT

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has boasted that he would be governor again for another four years. The Governor made the boast Friday morning, while making his acceptance remarks, after being...

COVID-19: 145 Nigerians return home from Sudan

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 05:27 AM PDT

At least 145 Nigerians stranded in Sudan amid the coronavirus pandemic have returned home, Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said. He added that the evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi...

Public defender to take up Evans’ case as trial stalls again

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 05:22 AM PDT

The absence of defence counsel on Friday stalled the trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans and five co-defendants in an Ikeja High Court. Friday's proceedings which...

Ganduje mourns in-law, calls Ajimobi national hero

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 04:08 AM PDT

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the death of the former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, as shocking and devastating. Ajimobi reportedly died on Thursday evening in...

Police recover six rifles from Delta church, arrest pastor for ‘gun-running’

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 04:04 AM PDT

The Delta state police command has arrested Fidelis Nwansa, a resident pastor of the Christ Holy Church, Asaba, over alleged possession of six rifles. Onome Onovwakpoyeya, the command spokesperson...

Reps panel tackles DSTV over high tariff, demands ‘pay-as-you-go’ subscription

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 03:56 AM PDT

A house of representatives committee has insisted that cable and satellite television service providers in the country must introduce a pay-as-you-go subscription plan for customers. The house ad hoc...

FG bans purchase of non-essential official vehicles

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 03:56 AM PDT

The federal government says it is cutting down the cost of governance by stopping "non-critical and administrative capital spending" which includes the purchase of non-essential official...

Fraud does not represent who we are, Dabiri-Erewa reacts to Hushpuppi arrest

Posted: 26 Jun 2020 03:37 AM PDT

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says criminal acts such as fraud do not define the Nigerian people. The NIDCOM boss stated this while condemning the...
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