Tuesday, 10 November 2020

NigerianEye: “Count me out of social media bill - Oyo governor” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Count me out of social media bill - Oyo governor” plus 29 more


Count me out of social media bill - Oyo governor

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:08 PM PST

  Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has distanced himself from the proposed clampdown on social media through regulation. He also denied media reports Southwest Governors voted in favour of social...

REVEALED: The hefty, massive pension package received by former Lagos state governors

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:04 PM PST

  Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu struck the right chord today when he announced he would submit a law very soon abolishing what critics have called the obscene pension package of former Lagos...

Why APC doesn’t want Trump re-elected —Fani-Kayode

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:04 PM PST

  A staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the ruling All Progressives Congress wants Democrat Joe Biden as the next US president because of the support it...

US Election: Boris Johnson congratulates Biden

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 10:33 AM PST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday said he spoke to Joe Biden after the Democrat's victory in the US presidential elections. "Just spoke to @JoeBiden to congratulate him on his...

‘We paid N6.6m ransom’ — Katsina community counters Zamfara gov over kidnap of 26 girls

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 09:26 AM PST

 Lawal Dogara, village head of Dan-Aji community in Faskari local government area of Katsina state, says N6.6 million was paid to secure the release of the 26 girls that were abducted from the...

Court convicts House of Rep member for lying under oath

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 09:21 AM PST

  A magistrate court in Wuse, Zone 6, Abuja has convicted Victor Mela, a member of the house of representatives, for giving false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission...

Femi Otedola praises his daughter, Temi for her role in movie 'citation'

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 09:21 AM PST

  Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has described his daughter Temi as "The new biggest actress from Africa."   The excited father took to social media to gush about his daughter after...

5G consultation ongoing, says NCC

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:59 AM PST

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published the Draft Consultation Document on the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) Mobile Technology in Nigeria. NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr....

I have not been sentenced to jail — Rahama Sadau

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:54 AM PST

Embattled actress, Rahama Sadau has reacted to claims that she has been jailed over a picture of her wearing a backless gown. The post got a lot of backlash and criticisms, especially from...

Why Lagos is repealing pension for ex-governors, deputies – Sanwo-Olu

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:19 AM PST

  Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why the government is repealing the state pensions law.   He spoke on Tuesday at the 2021 budget presentation at the House of Assembly....

#EndSARS: Forward list of slain policemen, damaged stations - House of Reps tell IGP

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:17 AM PST

  The House of Representatives has asked the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to forward a list of slain officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force especially those who died...

Lagos: Breakdown of ex-governors’ pension as signed by Tinubu

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:13 AM PST

 The revelation that Nigerian governors live the best lives in and out of office is no news; what is interesting is the disparity and differences in individual entitlements.   Despite...

Killer Fulani herdsmen won’t enter Nigeria if we have Donald Trump’s immigration policy —Fani-Kayode

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:13 AM PST

 Former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said Fulani herdsmen from border nations won't have their way into Nigeria had the Federal Government developed stringent...

Robbers invade six churches in Osogbo, cart away mixers, amplifiers, others

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:45 AM PST

No fewer than six churches in Osogbo, Osun State were recently invaded by armed robbers who carted away a multimillion Naira public address system. The men of the underworld were said to have stole...

Blasphemy: How police stopped actress, Rahama Sadau, from fleeing to Dubai

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:23 AM PST

 An Islamic scholar, Lawal Gusau, who wrote a petition against the northern actress, Rahama Sadau, has narrated to The PUNCH how the police were able to track her phone and prevent her from...

US Election: Former Super Eagles player turned Pastor, Taribo West mocked over failed prophecy on Trump, Biden

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:15 AM PST

  Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has sparked reactions on social media over his failed prophecy that United States President, Donald Trump, would defeat Joe Biden.   Taribo...

Gov Zulum hails UAE govt for convicting Boko Haram sponsors, messages Buhari

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:09 AM PST

 Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum has expressed excitement over the conviction of alleged Boko Haram sponsors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).   Zulum said he was glad that for the first...

#EndSARS: Anambra panel receive 114 petitions, as lecturer narrates ordeal in detention

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:01 AM PST

Anambra State Panel of Enquiry on Police Brutality, Extra-Judicial Killings and Other Related Matters yesterday announced that petitions from victims of the recently disbanded Special Anti-Robbery...

#EndSARS: Sam Adeyemi, Davido, Tuface, Falz, Kanu, 45 others dragged to court

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:15 AM PST

An activist, Kenechukwu Okeke, has filed a criminal complaint before a Chief Magistrate's court in Abuja against 50 persons for their alleged roles in the #EndSARS protests that took place last...

Nigerian economy is rigged in favour of a handful of well-connected persons - Atedo Peterside kicks as FG reopens border only for Dangote

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:54 AM PST

 Atedo Peterside, the president and founder of Anap Foundation, says the Nigerian economy is rigged in favour of a handful of well-connected people.   Peterside was reacting to news that...

"I ate just once yesterday" - #EndSARS protester whose bank account was frozen writes open letter to CBN gov Emefiele

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:45 AM PST

  Bank accounts of Nigerians who played key roles in the End SARS protests have been frozen and one of those affected has written an open letter to CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The Central...

Domestic Violence Allegations: ‘Her swollen face was caused by an allergy’ — Lil Frosh denies assaulting girlfriend

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:53 AM PST

 Lil Frosh, a Nigerian singer, has denied the allegation that he assaulted Gift Camille, his girlfriend.   Last month, Mayoks Michael, Camille's manager and brother, had taken to his...

#EndSARS: UN reveals steps taken to resolve issues raised by Nigerian youths

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:43 AM PST

  The United Nations has said that it's making necessary effort to ensure the issues raised by Nigerian youths during the End SARS protests are resolved.   UN Deputy Secretary-General,...

US election far from over – White House declares

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:39 AM PST

 Kayleigh McEnany, White House Press Secretary, has vowed that the legal battle to contest Joe Biden's victory is only just beginning.   "This election is not over. Far from it," McEnany...

Finally CACOVID breaks silence on palliatives ‘hoarded’ in warehouses

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:58 AM PST

Two members of the Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) have explained the delay in the distribution of palliatives by state governments. CACOVID is a private sector-led organization established to...

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu present 2021 budget

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:50 AM PST

‌The Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presents the Year 2021 Budget at the Lagos State House of Assembly Chambers, Alausa Ikeja. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy,...

17 dead, many hospitalized as strange illness hits Benue community

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:46 AM PST

About seventeen persons have been confirmed dead while others are hospitalized at different hospitals as a strange illness has dealt blow to the people of Okpeilo-Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government...

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu to abolish pension for Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode, others

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:45 AM PST

 Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced his intention to repeal the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension Law 2007), which provides for payment of pension and other...

Trump: Lawsuit likely as United States authorities fail to recognize Biden

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:39 AM PST

  The transition team of Joe Biden is dissatisfied that the former Senator has not been recognized by the United States authorities.   According to Associated Press, Biden of the...

Over 900 sign petition asking ‘Canada to deny DJ Switch asylum’

Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:36 AM PST

More than 900 people have signed a petition asking the Canadian parliament to deny DJ Switch, a Nigerian female disc jockey, asylum in the country.   There have been unverified reports that...

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