Thursday, 27 August 2020

NigerianEye: “Lagos records all-time lowest rate of new COVID-19 infections” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Lagos records all-time lowest rate of new COVID-19 infections” plus 29 more


Lagos records all-time lowest rate of new COVID-19 infections

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 10:55 PM PDT

Nigeria's COVID-19 cases plunge further on Wednesday, with Lagos, the once epicentre of the virus recording an all time low. It seems Plateau State has taken over from Lagos as the new epicentre of...

20 students infected with COVID-19 while writing WAEC exams

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:13 PM PDT

  Twenty students currently writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) being conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have tested positive for...

Nigerian govt approves N10 Billion palliative for transport operators

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:07 PM PDT

  The Federal Government has approved N10 billion as a palliative for transport workers and operators. Minister of State for Transportation Senate Gbemisola Saraki said the fund would help...

Nigerian man appointed Minister of Justice in Canada

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:02 PM PDT

  A Nigerian-born Canadian, Kaycee Madu, has been appointed as the justice minister and solicitor general of Alberta, a province in Canada. Premier Jason Kenney on Tuesday elevated Madu to the...

#JusticeForUwa: Police parade suspected killers of 100 level UNIBEN student

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 02:15 PM PDT

  The police Wednesday evening paraded six persons believed to have been involved in the killing of 100 level University of Benin Student, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa. She was attacked in a church in...

Mompha regains freedom, drops suit against EFCC

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 02:05 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday released suspected cyber fraudster, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, about two weeks after he was re-arrested by the anti-graft agency in...

No Barcelona without Messi, fans tell club

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 01:59 PM PDT

Angry FC Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side. "We love you,...

Henderson signs five-year deal with Man Utd

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 01:37 PM PDT

  Dean Henderson has signed a new five-year with Manchester United until June 2025.   The goalkeeper, who spent last campaign on loan at Sheffield United, will compete with David de Gea...

Why I am still single – Nollywood actress, Genevieve reveals

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 01:22 PM PDT

  Veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has revealed she is yet to get married.   The mother of one in a recent interview disclosed that she is scared of having a failed marriage....

Chelsea sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester for £50m

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 12:37 PM PDT

  Chelsea have completed the signing of Ben Chilwell, England left-back, from Leicester in a deal thought to be worth around £50 million and on a five-year deal.  The Blues took to its...

President’s executive order sliding Nigeria towards authoritarianism – Ekweremadu warns

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 12:19 PM PDT

  Except Nigeria jettisons executive legislation through Executive Order, the country may be heading towards authoritarianism and possible dictatorship.   This is according to Former...

Messi arrives in UK, begins negotiations with Man City

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 12:11 PM PDT

  Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona's Lionel Messi, has arrived in the UK and is already negotiating with Manchester City, RAC 1 reports.   The player has made it known to the LaLiga...

Buhari still campaigning – PDP mocks ‘list of priority areas’

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 12:11 PM PDT

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari over what it called attempts to cover the failures of his administration by new promises to members of...

EDO 2020: INEC to retain 2019 voter register, says REC

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:02 AM PDT

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will retain the 2019 Edo voter register for the governorship election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Johnson Alalibo, Resident Electoral...

Access Bank thanks UBA, Union Bank for helping put out fire at Lagos branch

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 10:26 AM PDT

   Access Bank has commended Union Bank and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for their efforts in putting out the fire which broke out in one of its branches in Lagos. There was a fire...

Details of Man City’s contract with Messi emerge after player speaks with Guardiola

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 10:25 AM PDT

  Manchester City will offer Lionel Messi a long-term deal that would see him move to their MLS partner club New York City FC after three years in the Premier League, ESPN reports.   The...

I know so many people who are married and bisexual— Halima Abubakar

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:56 AM PDT

Sensational actress, Halima Abubakar has averred that many people who are married in Nigeria are bisexual. The role interpreter made this known in a chat with Punch. In her words: "We have over 40...

Cardi B shares nude photo of Melania Trump over correspondent’s criticism

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:25 AM PDT

Popular American rapper, Cardi B has shared a nude photo of Melania Trump, the first lady of the United States, after DeAnna Lorraine complemented the latter to discredit the singer. Lorraine, a...

Messi set to involve FIFA in his bid to dump Barcelona

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:47 AM PDT

  Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, will be hoping that "the spirit of the law" helps him in his quest to leave Barcelona this summer, Marca reports.   Messi has stunned the LaLiga club, by...

BBNaija 2020: Burna Boy to preview ‘Twice as Tall’ album for housemates

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:08 AM PDT

  Nigerian popular artiste, Burna Boy will on Wednesday appear before the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemates.   This was announced by the 'African Giant' on his Twitter page.  ...

Nigeria’s economy performed better than US, UK, others in 2nd quarter – Presidency

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:05 AM PDT

  The Presidency on Wednesday said the nation's economy, despite contraction, performed better than that of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and others in the second quarter...

Barcelona transfer list: Four players in Koeman’s sights revealed

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:05 AM PDT

  Barcelona has unveiled four players its new manager, Ronald Koeman, intends to sign this summer transfer window.   Koeman is keen to rebuild the Barcelona squad following a poor 2019/20...

Herbalist asked me to escape to provide blood for spirits, Ibadan serial killer confesses

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 08:16 AM PDT

The 19 years old serial killer, Sunday Shodipe, who was rearrested by the Oyo State Police command has said that the herbalist who was detained with him ordered him to escape from the cell to shed...

Nigeria Customs Service warn Nigerians against purchasing “Ninido seasoning cubes”.

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 08:01 AM PDT

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a warning to Nigerians against purchasing expired "Ninido seasoning cubes".   In a memo dated August 19 and signed by Hassan Sabo,...

Barcelona signs new forward as Messi insists on leaving

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 07:53 AM PDT

  Barcelona on Wednesday officially unveiled their newest signing, Francisco Trincao.   The 20-year-old forward arrives from Sporting Braga in a deal worth around €30million.   "I can...

BBNaija: My woman is older than me but not over 60… Brighto is a chameleon, says Praise

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 07:31 AM PDT

  Praise Nelson, a former housemate of the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, has dismissed a claim by Brighto, an ex-colleague at the 'Lockdown' house, that his fiancée is...

Barcelona defender, Marc Jurado flies in for Manchester United medicals

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 07:30 AM PDT

  Barcelona defender, Marc Jurado, has travelled to England to complete his transfer move to Manchester United, the UK Metro reports.   Jurado is set to undergo medicals with the Red...

Buhari proposes one year time limit for criminal cases

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 07:04 AM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari has proposed a 12-month time limit for criminal cases to heard and decided upon.   Speaking at the 60th annual general conference of the Nigerian Bar...

Pastor pleads guilty to defilement of two sisters

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 07:00 AM PDT

A 48-year-old pastor, Nduka Anyanwu, on Wednesday, pleaded guilty to defiling and impregnating two teenage sisters, before a Yaba Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos. Anyanwu is facing a two-count...

EPL: Vardy extends Leicester contract

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 06:53 AM PDT

  Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year contract extension at Leicester City that will take him beyond his 36th birthday, the club announced on Wednesday. The Foxes have rewarded the striker after...

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