Friday, 2 October 2020

NigerianEye: “Buhari’s Independence Day speech a big slap on Nigerians - PDP” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Buhari’s Independence Day speech a big slap on Nigerians - PDP” plus 29 more

Buhari’s Independence Day speech a big slap on Nigerians - PDP

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:00 PM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described claims and economic assertions in President Muhammadu Buhari's Independence Day anniversary address as "a huge slap on the sensibilities of...

The $1.6bn Lagos-Ibadan railway will be ready in December – Amaechi

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:45 PM PDT

The $1.6bn Lagos-Ibadan railway project will be completed in December this year or early January 2021, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, announced on Thursday. Amaechi, who disclosed...

TUC to Buhari - "Comparing Nigeria with Saudi Arabia ridiculous"

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:41 PM PDT

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has condemned the comparison between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia made by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in his Independence Day address. The...

"I’m honoured to get England call-up" - Saka says as he dumps Nigeria

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:39 PM PDT

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has expressed delight at being invited to the England national team for the first time. England manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday handed Saka his first senior England...

Lewandowski named UEFA men’s player of the year

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 02:15 PM PDT

Robert Lewandowski was named UEFA men's player of the year on Thursday following a superb season in which he won the treble with Bayern Munich. Lewandowski was at the Champions League group draw in...

REVEALED: Each House of Rep member gets N8.5m every month — aside salaries

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 02:03 PM PDT

Simon Karu, a member of the House of Representatives from Gombe state, says he and his colleagues receive a sum of about N9.3 million monthly.   Karu said although the salary of a legislator in...

Governors, LG chairs responsible for primary healthcare, education — focus on them -Fashola

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:55 PM PDT

  Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, has advised Nigerians to pay more attention to the outcome of governorship and local government elections than presidential polls.   The...

Champions League, Europa: UEFA takes major decision on return of fans to stadiums

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:38 PM PDT

  The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA, will allow spectators back into matches in the Champions League, Europa League and its other club and international competitions "at a...

Nigeria’s democracy is in great danger -Atedo Peterside

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:14 PM PDT

  Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, says the democracy that was delivered to Ni has said the democracy that was built initially in Nigeria is in great danger.   Peterside...

I was called a blockhead academically… today I employ graduates -Actress Iyabo Ojo

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:09 PM PDT

 Iyabo Ojo, a Nigerian actress, has taunted those who dubbed her a blockhead, saying she now employs graduates.   The 42-year-old took to her Instagram page on Thursday to speak on her rise...

UK names countries exempt from travel quarantine [Full list]

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 12:54 PM PDT

The United Kingdom has updated countries exempt from travel quarantine. Travellers from those not on the list must self-isolate for 14 days. They must also show proof of a completed passenger locator...

We’ve been successful in securing Nigeria -Army boss, Buratai

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 12:37 PM PDT

  Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, says the Nigerian military has discharged its constitutional responsibilities effectively in defending the sanctity and integrity of the country over the...

Buhari making it difficult for Nigerians to celebrate diversity -Bishop Kukah

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 11:52 AM PDT

 Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic diocese in Sokoto, says President Muhammadu Buhari is making it difficult for Nigerians to celebrate diversity. The cleric spoke at The Platform, an...

Full list of winners from UEFA Best Awards

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 11:47 AM PDT

  The UEFA Best Awards was on Thursday evening held in Geneva, Switzerland.   Robert Lewandowski, Manuel Neuer and Sara Bouhaddi are some of the winners who emerged at the event.  ...

PHOTOS: Buhari marks Independence Day with Goodluck Jonathan

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 11:39 AM PDT

 Goodluck Jonathan, immediate past president, and patience, his wife, were among the dignitaries that attended the 60th Independence Day celebrations in Abuja.   The event took place at...

No nation can make progress when mediocres are in charge -Pastor Tunde Bakare

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:07 AM PDT

  Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, says no nation can make considerable progress when mediocre people are at...

Champions League: Chelsea, Barcelona, Man Utd discover group stage opponents (Full draw)

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:04 AM PDT

 The draw for the Champions League group stages conducted in Nyon, Switzerland on Thursday has been released.   Defending champions Bayern Munich will take on Atletico Madrid, Salzburg and...

#BBNaija 2020: Organizers reveal housemate who topped voting chart from week 1

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:40 AM PDT

Organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality show has released full details of the voting chart for the season. Recall that in a surprise twist, the organizers for weeks only showed the votes of the...

#NigeriaAt60: What people fighting for Igbos, Hausas, Yorubas are doing – Sanusi

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 09:31 AM PDT

A former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has said those who claim to be fighting for geopolitical zones in Nigeria, are in reality fighting for a share of the national cake. Sanusi stated this on...

BBNaija 2020: How Tacha, Mercy, Cee-c helped me – Vee

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:37 AM PDT

  Big Brother Naija, BBnaija finalist, Vee has revealed how ex-housemates Tacha, Mercy and Cee-c helped her overcome hatred from viewers.   Vee on Thursday during her media rounds said she...

Nigeria at 60: Atiku Abubakar begs for release of all political prisoners

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:35 AM PDT

  Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general elections has called on the Federal and State governments to release all political...

BBNaija 2020: Why I was not friends with Erica in Big Brother house – Nengi

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:32 AM PDT

  Big Brother Naija reality star, Nengi has revealed why she was not friends with Erica in the house.   Nengi during her media rounds said she was not friends with Erica because she does...

Independence Day Tragedy: 11-year-old girl raped to death in Lagos

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:30 AM PDT

  Police operatives of Ejigbo have arrested about five suspects in connection with the death of an 11 years old girl who was reportedly raped to death by some unknown people in an abandoned...

BBNaija 2020: I did not wash Vee’s pants, I rinsed it – Neo clarifies

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 08:26 AM PDT

  Big Brother Naija finalist, Neo has clarified reports that he washed his love interest's underwears.   Neo was last week caught washing Vee's pants.   Nengi, a friend of the duo who...

Carabao Cup quarter-finals: Man Utd, Man City discover opponents

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:36 AM PDT

The draws for the Carabao Cup quarter-final will be conducted on Thursday night, with three places up for grabs. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Newcastle have all booked their...

#NigeriaAt60: Makinde leads ‘Democracy Walk’ in Ibadan, says things not totally bad

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:26 AM PDT

Governor Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a 'Democracy Walk' in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the...

NAFDAC introduces e-registration, justifies action

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:24 AM PDT

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the agency introduced e-registration to simplify the registration exercise for its customers.   NAFDAC's...

BBNaija 2020: Nengi gives update on reconciliation with boyfriend

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 07:22 AM PDT

  Big Brother Naija reality star, Nengi has revealed that a reconciliation move with her boyfriend after her eviction failed.   The beauty queen who said her relationship with her...

#NigeriaAt60: El-rufai pardons 25 prisoners

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:21 AM PDT

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Thursday released 25 prisoners and reduced the sentence for nine others. The governor disclosed this in his message to mark Nigeria's 60th...

What are we celebrating? -Actor Yul Edochie lists hardship Nigerians face as it marks 60th Independence Day

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:21 AM PDT

 Actor Yul Edochie has asked what Nigerians are celebrating as the country marks 60th independence day anniversary. According to him, the truth is that Nigerians are suffering and have no cause...
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