Sunday, 29 November 2020

NigerianEye: “‘I spent five years in prison because I couldn’t pay N10,000 bribe’, victim tells Judicial Panel” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “‘I spent five years in prison because I couldn’t pay N10,000 bribe’, victim tells Judicial Panel” plus 29 more


‘I spent five years in prison because I couldn’t pay N10,000 bribe’, victim tells Judicial Panel

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 10:35 PM PST

A 39-year-old man, Marc Nwadi, says he has developed hatred for the Nigeria Police Force after he was framed for armed robbery and sent to the Kirikiri Prison for five years. Recounting his ordeal to...

APC to hold emergency NEC meeting December 8

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 10:27 PM PST

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC). The agenda would include evaluating the performance of its Caretaker/Extraordinary...

Boko Haram gets weapons from security operatives – Donald Duke

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 10:24 PM PST

A former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has alleged that most weapons used by Boko Haram terrorists are obtained from security operatives. Duke said this, even as he called on the federal...

Amaechi reveals what is more important to Buhari’s govt than restructuring

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 10:20 PM PST

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said there is nothing wrong with calls for the restructuring of the country, but insists getting rid of hunger and poverty is more critical to the...

My dressing room is not happy – Mourinho reacts to Tottenham’s draw with Chelsea

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 12:01 PM PST

 Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed his players were not happy in the dressing room, following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday.   Mourinho's men came into the game...

Zabarmari massacre: All you’ve given the north is death, destruction – Aisha Yesufu attacks Buhari

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 11:48 AM PST

 Aisha Yesufu, co-convener of BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, advocacy group, has lamented the recent killing of over 43 farmers by members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram.   The activist...

We never demanded N81m to cut Abuja stadium grass —Sports Minister

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 11:42 AM PST

 Sunday Dare, minister of youth and sports, says the ministry never requested for the sum of N81 million to cut grass at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The minister was reacting to...

Obiano poured libation on Ojukwu’s grave before he was elected but later told me a dead man is no longer relevant to APGA -Bianca

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 11:17 AM PST

 Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's former ambassador to Spain and widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has accused Willie Obiano, governor of Anambra state, of abandoning her husband.   The late Ojukwu,...

‘The most violent direct attack against civilians in 2020’ — UN condemns killing of farmers in Borno

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 11:14 AM PST

   The United Nations has condemned the killing of more than 40 farmers in Borno state. The farmers were killed in Jere local government area of Borno on Saturday, following an attack...

You don’t know how great you have become in the eyes of your critics -Ali Ndume tells Jonathan

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:38 AM PST

 Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south district, says he used to criticise ex-President Goodluck Jonathan when he was in power, but now, he appreciates him more. According to Daily...

Maradona’s doctor Luque to face probe for involuntary manslaughter

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 09:00 AM PST

 Leopoldo Luque, the doctor who performed brain surgery on football legend, Diego Maradona, is now the subject of a probe.   Argentine news agency Telam reported today that Luque is being...

Total blackout in Nigeria as power grid collapses

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:54 AM PST

  The nation's power grid has collapsed again, plunging parts of the country into a total blackout for hours on Sunday. Two of the power distribution companies in the country, Kaduna...

Fresh attacks in Kaduna, at least 7 killed

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:50 AM PST

At least seven persons were said to have been killed in a fresh crisis which erupted in Jema'a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incidents occurred between Saturday and the early hours of...

"Why the Igbo haven’t been made president"

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:44 AM PST

  John Nwodo, President-General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, have been unequivocal about the turn of the Igbo to produce the president of the country come 2023.  He lent his voice to the clamour for...

VIDEO: 'Wizard' returning from coven crash lands on roof top in Delta

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:44 AM PST

 A young man accused of being a 'wizard' allegedly "crash landed" on the roof top of a building at Okpokpor street in Okpara-Inland in Ethiope-East local government area of Delta State in broad...

Buhari asked to resign or be impeached over insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:41 AM PST

 Deji Adeyanju, popular activist, has called for the resignation or impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari.   Adeyanju, co-convener of Concerned Nigerians Group, said the spate of...

#EndSars: Lagos judicial panel receives 210 petitions

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:39 AM PST

  The Lagos State judicial panel on restitution for victims of SARS related matters announced on Saturday that so far they have received 210 petitions. The panel which has 6 months to come up...

Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau must be wiped out – Fani-Kayode reacts to beheading of 43 rice farmers in Borno

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:12 AM PST

 Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Sunday, called out Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram sect over the killing of rice farmers in Borno State.   Fani-Kayode described Boko...

Nnamdi Kanu slams ICC, UK, US, others over killings in Borno, Oyigbo

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 08:01 AM PST

  Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has slammed the International Criminal Court(ICC), United States, United Kingdom and European Union Ambassadors to...

I admit, terrorists control many parts of Borno – Governor Zulum

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 07:00 AM PST

 Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, admitted that the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram exists in many parts of the state and are threat to over six million people...

You have failed – PDP attacks Buhari over beheading of 43 farmers in Borno

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 06:50 AM PST

  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, condemned the beheading of 43 farmers by Boko Haram insurgents in Zabarmari, Borno State.   PDP said the action was an indication of...

2023: Reactions trail calls on Yahaya Bello to run for presidency

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:47 AM PST

 The calls for Yayaha Bello to run for presidency in the 2023 election has been met with reactions from Nigerians.   Commissioner for Information and Communication in Kogi State, Kingsley...

VIRAL VIDEO: Police arrest officer who had his refile seized while under 'alcoholic influence’

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:44 AM PST

 The police have arrested an officer who was seen misbehaving in a video that went viral on social media. A group of people had surrounded the police officer at the Central Bank junction (CBN)...

Bianca opens up on what Biafra warlord, Ojukwu told her about Nigeria’s survival

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:26 AM PST

 Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's former Ambassador to Spain, has opened up on what her late husband, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, told her about Nigeria's unity and survival as a political entity....

Residents beat suspected kidnapper to death in Ekiti

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:23 AM PST

  An angry mob is said to have beat up a middle-aged man to death after he was accused of trying to kidnap a seven-year-old boy. According to NAN, a source in the community alleged that the...

Timi Dakolo crashes eight weddings in Abuja, gifts couple free performances (VIDEOS)

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 05:31 AM PST

  Timi Dakolo, a Nigerian soul music star, performed at a total of eight wedding events on Saturday.   The singer took to his Instagram page on the same day to share a series of videos...

My leg was amputated after I was shot at Lekki Toll Gate — 23-year-old cobbler

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 04:18 AM PST

  Twenty-three-year-old Olalekan Faleye, a survivor of the shooting that attended the peaceful #ENDSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, says he has become an amputee after the gunshot...

Borno massacre: Anger, outrage as Nigerians demand sack of Service Chiefs

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 04:13 AM PST

  Nigerians have renewed calls for the sack of service chiefs following increasing insecurity in the country.   On Saturday, Boko Haram terrorists beheaded 43 farmers on a rice field in...

BREAKING: Police arrest three over attack of Wike’s father’s church

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 07:54 AM PST

  The police have arrested three persons in connection with the attack on the Christian Universal Church International belonging to father of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike.   Hoodlums...

Boko Haram: Shehu Sani reacts as terrorists behead 43 farmers in Borno

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST

 Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, has condemned the killing of over 40 farmers by Boko Haram in Borno State.   Sani lamented that Nigeria was bleeding in the hands of evil.  ...

Saturday, 28 November 2020

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: Boko Haram allegedly beheads 43 farmers in Borno” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: Boko Haram allegedly beheads 43 farmers in Borno” plus 29 more


BREAKING: Boko Haram allegedly beheads 43 farmers in Borno

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 02:36 PM PST

The Boko Haram sect has allegedly committed the gruesome murder of innocent civilians. HumAngle reported Saturday night that the terrorists beheaded 43 farmers. The massacre occurred today in...

EPL table: Liverpool still on top despite 1-1 draw with Brighton

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 09:31 AM PST

Liverpool has gone top of the Premier League table despite a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday. The champions were seeking a win to open a considerable gap ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea but...

Advice us when necessary – Buhari to Atukum

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 09:28 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday sent good wishes to former Military Governor of Plateau State, retired Rear Admiral Samuel Bitrus Atukum. In a statement on the occasion of Atukum's 80th...

Marriages don’t last because of s.e.x – Ghanian Actor, Majid Michael

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 08:00 AM PST

  Ghanaian actor and pastor Majid Michel, took to his timeline to share a post, where he revealed that s.e.x is the reason why marriages and relationships are hitting rock bottom.  ...

Uzodinma mocks PDP, says opposition will go hungry

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 07:54 AM PST

 Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has taken a swipe at the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in his reaction to the defection of his Ebonyi counterpart, Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress...

Witness reveals how PoS scammers operate

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 07:54 AM PST

  An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, John Effiong Etim, on Friday revealed how Point of Sale (PoS) scammers operate.   He testified against a PoS fraud suspect,...

Ghana: Ensure peaceful election – Obasanjo begs NPP, NDC

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 07:30 AM PST

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to the top political parties in Ghana to ensure peace and stability in the nation. He said this in a letter to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the...

Paternity scandal: Soji Alabi is the only father I know, says Tope Alabi’s daughter

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 07:33 AM PST

‌ Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi's daughter, Ayomikun, has come out to state that the only father she knows is her mother's husband, Soji Alabi. This is following the recent paternity scandal...

How my father’s killers captured him in toilet after heavy gunshots – Son of assassinated Nasarawa APC chairman

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 06:22 AM PST

  With tears streaming down his cheeks, 20 years old Samuel Shekwo, son of the assassinated APC Chairman in Nasarawa State, could not fathom why unknown gunmen would cut short his joy by...

How robbers attacked us while filming ‘Omo Ghetto’ -Funke Akindele

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 06:18 AM PST

  Funke Akindele, an actress and film producer, has narrated her ordeal when armed robbers broke into a Lagos hotel she shared with her colleagues during a filming project about nine years ago....

BREAKING: Hunters secure release of Akeredolu’s chief of staff wife

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 06:18 AM PST

 Local hunters working with members of the Amotekun Corps have secured the release of the abducted wife of the Chief of Staff to Ondo Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale.   Chief Ale's wife was...

Brighton vs Liverpool: Why Klopp dropped Mane for EPL clash

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 05:30 AM PST

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has given reasons why Sadio Mane is starting from the bench against Brighton in their Premier League clash on Saturday. Klopp made six changes to his squad from the...

Popular rapper, Illbliss attacks FG, those responsible for eight months ASUU strike

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 05:23 AM PST

Popular Nigerian rapper, Illbliss, on Saturday called out those responsible for the eight months strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Illbliss said Karma would visit all those in...

#EndSARS: Police shot me in the head, killed my girlfriend, I want justice, man tells panel

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 05:06 AM PST

  A 33-year-old man, Emmanuel Ajomafuwe, on Saturday, pleaded with the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing allegations of human rights abuses against the disbanded police Special...

German court convicts IPOB members who attacked Ekweremadu

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:57 AM PST

  Germany has convicted four members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who attacked Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president. They have also served their sentences.   The...

‘They’re trying to cover it up’ — man alleges Lagos teacher killed brother over math question

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:46 AM PST

 A Twitter user has alleged that a Lagos teacher beat his junior brother to death over the boy's failure to correctly answer a question asked of him during their mathematics session.   The...

‘I’m proud to have played a role in his history’ — referee who allowed ‘Hand of God’ hails Maradona

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:46 AM PST

  Ali Bin Nasser, a former Tunisian referee, who officiated England's controversial loss by Argentina at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, says he is "honoured" to have helped Diego...

Six die in Saturday’s Lagos-Ibadan highway crash

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:41 AM PST

Six persons have died in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan highway on Saturday. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said one other person sustained injury in the accident involving a truck and...

PDP vs APC: Don’t allow Umahi drag you into Ebonyi politics – HURIWA urges security agents

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:36 AM PST

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Saturday cautioned the heads of security forces and the Armed forces against allowing themselves to be used for political witch hunt of...

CBN devalues Naira, fixes dollar sale at N392

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:27 AM PST

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the Naira by N6 to Dollar. This brings the Naira closer to the exchange rate unification policy recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...

Why I’m happy without wife, kids – Don Jazzy reveals

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:26 AM PST

  Nigerian record producer, singer, and Mavin Boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy has disclosed that he is happy not being married at this point in his life.   The...

Osun: Aregbesola writes Oyetola

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 04:25 AM PST

Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has congratulated his successor, Gboyega Oyetola, on his second anniversary in office. In a letter, the Minister of Interior said he was confident Oyetola...

Borno seeks Immigration support to prevent cross-border crimes

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 03:23 AM PST

‌Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, has solicited the support of the Nigeria Immigration Service to curb illegal migration and other cross-border crimes in the state. Kadafur made the call...

FG demands apology from UK over claim that Gowon looted central bank

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 03:19 AM PST

  The federal government has demanded an apology from the British government over the "unsubstantiated" claim by a member of its parliament that Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's former head of state,...

‘Recovery is in sight’ — CBN gov assures of quick exit from recession

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 03:18 AM PST

  Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says Nigeria will exit its recession in the first quarter of 2021. Nigeria is currently experiencing its worst economic...

SANs appeal against appointment of 21 Abuja judges

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 02:36 AM PST

  The Justice Reform Project Foundation, which is  a group of lawyers mostly Senior Advocates of Nigeria, has appealed against the September 30, 2020 judgment of the Federal High Court in...

Fani-Kayode reacts as Sultan of Sokoto declares North as worst place in Nigeria

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 02:12 AM PST

  Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar III, over his remark on Northern Nigeria being unsafe.   Fani-Kayode said the Sultan's...

#LekkiShooting: CNN unsettled by our protest letter, says FG

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 02:07 AM PST

  The Federal Government has claimed its protest letter has unsettled international cable station CNN over its investigative report on the Lekki shootings.   Minister of Information and...

2023: PDP ask Fashola to explain N4.6bn alleged fund diversion

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 01:55 AM PST

 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, not to hide under the disagreements in his party to shy away from explaining how N4.6 billion...

LaLiga: Barcelona slash salaries of Messi, Griezmann, others

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 01:55 AM PST

  Barcelona have reached an agreement with their players to cut salaries by €122million over the next three years, the club has confirmed.   However, the Spanish giants will still pay out...

Friday, 27 November 2020

NigerianEye: “Weekend football predictions for winners” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Weekend football predictions for winners” plus 29 more


Weekend football predictions for winners

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:01 PM PST

  22Bet is one of the most demanded, well-known and high-quality bookmakers worldwide. It is ahead of the competition due to several important qualities: • attitude to own activities;•...

BREAKING: ASUU agrees to call off strike

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 02:08 PM PST

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has agreed to call of its eight-month strike which has grounded academic activities in the public universities. The union leadership reached the consensus...

Burkina Faso: Buhari congratulates Kabore on re-election

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 12:51 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, congratulated President Roch Kabore of Burkina Faso on his re-election for a five-year second term in office. Buhari's congratulatory message was contained in a...

2023: Primate Ayodele reveals what God told him about Gov Sanwo-Olu

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:38 AM PST

  The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed what God told him concerning Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and forthcoming 2023 elections.   Ayodele,...

Jonathan working for us, APC taunts PDP

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:36 AM PST

  Ruling All Progressives Congress on Friday slammed the Peoples Democratic Party for not being a worthy opposition.   The APC also said former President Goodluck Jonathan has been working...

Black Friday: NBC keeps mum on Hisbah’s letter to Cool FM

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:35 AM PST

  The National Broadcasting Commission has refused to make any comment on the letter addressed to a radio station, 96.9FM by Shariah police organisation, Hisbah, in Kano State. The spokesman...

Benevento vs Juventus: Pirlo drops Ronaldo for Serie A clash, gives reason

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:30 AM PST

Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has left Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday's Serie A clash with Benevento. Ronaldo captained Portugal for all their three matches during the international break across a...

I did not divert any recovered assets -Magu

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:34 AM PST

  Here is  the full statement of defence and the addendum presented to the Justice Ayo Salami panel by Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes...

We’ll never allow any type of #EndSARS protest again, says IGP

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:26 AM PST

  Mohammed Adamu, the inspector-general of police (IGP), says the force will never allow another type of #EndSARS protest again. Speaking on Friday in Abuja when he met with commissioners of...

Don Jazzy accepts Actress, Nazo Ekezie’s request for a date

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:09 AM PST

 Don Jazzy, CEO of Mavin Records, has agreed to go on a date with Nazo Ekezie, a Nollywood actress, following a request by the latter.   Several celebrities had taken to social media on...

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s top scientist, shot dead

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 11:05 AM PST

  Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a top Iranian scientist, has been killed in Tehran.   The defence ministry confirmed the murder of the scientist in a statement issued on Friday.   According to...

Chelsea vs Tottenham: Lampard stresses ‘respect’ for Mourinho ahead of clash

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:07 AM PST

‌ Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes Jose Mourinho is as good a manager as he has ever been, insisting he respects his former boss despite recent spats. Mourinho's Tottenham are top of the Premier...

#EndSARS protesters are not criminals — Okorocha

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 09:01 AM PST

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has warned against criminalising of #EndSARS protests embarked upon by youths in the country. The protest was against police brutality and bad...

We’ve met the five demands of End SARS protesters – Nigerian govt

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 10:21 AM PST

The Federal Government says it has met the five demands of the End SARS protesters.   The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed made the claims during a stakeholders' meeting with...

UK to regulate Google, Facebook

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 08:37 AM PST

 Britain announced Friday it will set up a watchdog to regulate tech giants such as Facebook and Google, help protect smaller competitors and give consumers more control over personal data....

FG unveils portal for N-power beneficiaries

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 08:33 AM PST

  The Federal Government has unveiled a portal for former N-power beneficiaries to apply for Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Empowerment Options.   The platform, which was developed in...

Guardiola fails to react on Aguero’s future after season

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:51 AM PST

  Pep Guardiola believes Sergio Aguero will always retain his predatory instincts in front of goal as Manchester City hope the return of the club's record scorer will end a Premier League...

Threats against Black Friday, nonsensical – Shehu Sani blasts Kano Hisbah

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:35 AM PST

 A move by the Islamic Police in Kano State to ban the use of the phrase 'Black Friday' has been frowned upon by a former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani.   Recall that Kano State Hisbah Board...

BREAKING: Wife of Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff kidnapped in Ondo

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:52 AM PST

  Wife of Olugbenga Ale, Chief of Staff to Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has been kidnapped.   A source made the confirmation on Friday afternoon.   "She was abducted today...

Bianca Ojukwu blasts Igbo leaders’ silence on marginalisation

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 07:32 AM PST

  Former Nigerian ambassador to Spain and wife of Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, the former Biafran Leader, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu has hit out at Igbo leaders for keeping silent on the alleged continuous...

#EndSARS: We can restrict movement if need arises – Nigerian Immigration

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 06:54 AM PST

 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that it has the powers to restrict movement as a border management agency if there is a need for that.   The officer in charge of the Press...

TRENDING VIDEO: lady steals bone straight hair worth N200k from store

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 06:51 AM PST

  CCTV footage showing the moment a lady went into a weave store and carted away a bone straight hair, has gone viral. Twitter user @IamKellyJoe who shared the footage online, valued the hair...

#EndSARS coverage: Court strikes out SERAP’s suit against Lai Mohammed, NBC

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 06:27 AM PST

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday struck out the case filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai...

#EndSARS: I don’t know how much LCC lost at Lekki tollgate —MD

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:31 AM PST

  The Managing Director, Lekki Concession Company, operator of the Lekki tollgate, Mr Abayomi Omomuwa, said that he could not tell how much the LCC lost when the tollgate was occupied by...

#EndSARS: Summon Fashola over Lekki tollgate camera, lawyer tells panel

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:24 AM PST

An #EndSARS protesters' lawyer, Mr Adesina Ogunlana, has asked the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry to summon the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola. The panel is probing the...

ASUU strike pushed me into rice business – Student

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 05:09 AM PST

  Following the continued strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, a student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, Oyekanmi Oluwasegun has ventured into rice business.  ...

Despite video evidence, Lai Mohammed denies announcing N5m hate speech fine

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 04:58 AM PST

  Lai Mohammed, minister of information, has denied announcing the increment of hate speech fine from N500,000 to N5 million.   The minister's position was contained in a counter-affidavit...

Why we deliberately shut down Nigeria’s refineries — NNPC

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 04:28 AM PST

 The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari, on Thursday, said the corporation deliberately shut down the nation's refineries because they no...

‘I left darkness for light’ — Abbo, ‘s.e.x toy shop senator’, speaks on defection to APC

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 04:24 AM PST

  Elisha Abbo, senator representing Adamawa north, says he left darkness for light by decamping from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abbo spoke...

Bandits kill 3, injure many in Zamfara

Posted: 27 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST

Notorious armed bandits operating in Zamfara State have killed no fewer than three persons in three communities of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to an eyewitness who does...