Thursday, 26 November 2020

NigerianEye: “#EndSARS: Obi dismisses petition against him, says it’s abuse of process” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “#EndSARS: Obi dismisses petition against him, says it’s abuse of process” plus 29 more

#EndSARS: Obi dismisses petition against him, says it’s abuse of process

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 09:41 AM PST

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has asked the Judicial Panel of Inquiry (JPI) sitting in Awka, the state capital, to dismiss the petition of Mr Bonaventure Mokwe against him, describing...

Fake news triggered #EndSARS carnage – IGP

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 09:31 AM PST

Following the violent protests which trailed the End SARS campaign, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Thursday attributed the carnage witnessed in some parts of the country to fake...

There can’t be development in an insecure environment —Buhari

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 09:27 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, underscored the need for adequate security in African countries. He said no growth or development could be achieved an insecure environment. According to a...

REVEALED: In-fighting rocks EFCC over Salami panel’s push for police exit

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 09:17 AM PST

 There is tension at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the recommendation of the Justice Ayo Salami panel that police officers should be withdrawn from the agency.  ...

The wizard of wizards – Ronaldinho reacts to Maradona’s death

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 09:11 AM PST

 Brazil legend, Ronaldinho, has reacted to the death of Argentina legend, Diego Maradona.   Ronaldinho, who expressed sadness over the passing of Maradona, described the late football...

UniLag, Uni Abuja,10 others selected as TETFund’s Centers of Excellence, receive N1b grants

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 09:09 AM PST

 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has selected the University of Lagos, University of Abuja and ten other Nigerian universities as the pioneer Centres of Excellence to define the path for...

VIDEO: How bullion van robbers in Lagos sprayed money during escape

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 08:21 AM PST

  The robbery gang that attacked a bullion van in Lagos a fortnight ago in Lagos, reportedly doled out parts of their loot during their escape.   A source who made the revelation said the...

Napoli consider renaming stadium after Diego Maradona

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 07:09 AM PST

  Napoli are considering renaming their stadium in memory of Diego Maradona after the club legend died aged 60. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, forged a...

#EndSARS: Man alleges stray bullet fired by SARS killed his three-day-old baby

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 06:29 AM PST

  The Rivers State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into Police Brutality on Wednesday heard the complaints of a 50-year old man, Norde Sylvester, who shared the story of how his three-day-old baby...

How I almost had surgery to remove my tribal marks – Actress, Linda Osifo

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 06:28 AM PST

 Nollywood actress, Linda Osifo, has revealed she nearly had surgery to remove her facial tribal marks.   Osifo on her Instagram page said she was bullied as a child because of her tribal...

Ekiti recruits 600 People into civil service

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 05:27 AM PST

138 candidates that were successful in the recent recruitment exercise into the Ekiti State Civil Service have been given their letters of appointment and have assumed duty while 21 others are yet to...

Nigeria ranked third most terrorised country in the world — for the sixth time

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 05:20 AM PST

  A report by the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) says the number of deaths attributed to Boko Haram in Nigeria increased by 25 percent from 2018 to 2019. The recent report said despite the rise...

EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea allowed to bring back fans from next week, Manchester clubs banned

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 05:18 AM PST

 Premier League clubs in Liverpool and London will be able to welcome fans back into their stadiums.   This follows the UK Government's announcement on which tiers of different areas of the...

2023: Atiku poised to purchase PDP ticket – APC

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 05:17 AM PST

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has attacked former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The ruling party accused the Wazirin Adamawa of scheming to "purchase" the PDP 2023 ticket. Atiku was the...

Interpol nabs three Nigerians who allegedly scammed companies in 150 countries

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 05:13 AM PST

  The International Police Organisation has apprehended three Nigerians for alleged involvement in a cyber scam targeting governments and private firms in over 150 countries.   They were...

Widow of vendor killed by Gbajabiamila’s aide disowns family over demand for N500m compensation

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 04:29 AM PST

 Josephine Okereke, the wife of the newspaper vendor shot and killed by a Department of State Services operative attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has...

World's Richest: Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 04:26 AM PST

 South African-born billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk, has overtaken Bill Gates as the second richest person in the world, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.   This is coming few...

“Spirit of Lai has landed on you”- Nigerians attack Adesina over comment on Gowon

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 04:14 AM PST

Nigerians on Social media have taken a swipe at President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) , Akinwunmi Adesina after he backed former Nigeria Head of State, Yakubu Gowon in refuting claims that...

Recession: Nigeria collapsing – Afenifere

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 03:45 AM PST

The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere has again raised the alarm that Nigeria is on the brink of imminent collapse. The group stated this during its national leadership caucus meeting held...

Pennsylvania court halts certification of US election results

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 03:24 AM PST

  The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in the United States has halted the certification of the rest of the ballots in the 3 November presidential election.   It gave the injunction...

Maina, ex-head of service stole N14bn through 66 bank accounts

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 03:20 AM PST

 A prosecution witness has alleged that Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Force Team, allegedly looted N14 billion worth of pension funds in connivance with...

INVESTIGATION: Saraki used Kwara state money buy Ikoyi properties

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:15 AM PST

 An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Olamide Sadiq said that former Senate President Bukola Saraki used Kwara state money to acquire two choice properties in...

Railway: Nigeria uses loans to buy refurbished locomotives – Shehu Sani

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:15 AM PST

Shehu Sani, on Thursday expressed concerns over the frequent breakdown of locomotives along the Abuja-Kaduna train network. He stated in a tweet that the breakdown of the locomotives is exposing...

Diego Maradona: Autopsy result to ascertain cause of death revealed

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:13 AM PST

 An autopsy report leaked to the Argentine media, has claimed Diego Maradona died in his sleep after suffering heart failure, according to the Daily Mail.   Maradona's death comes only two...

APC will shock Nigerians with massive defections – Buni

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:12 AM PST

Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has said that the ruling party is about to shock Nigerians...

Listen to the people or set Nigeria on fire -Wike tells Buhari

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:10 AM PST

 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised President Buhari to listen to the demands of the people or set Nigeria on fire.   His advice came just 48 hours after Wike hosted in Port...

Gov. Ayade orders commissioner to nurse ailing ex-senate president in London

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:10 AM PST

 Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River state, has ordered Betta Edu, commissioner of health, to oversee the treatment of Joseph Wayas, former senate president, in London, United Kingdom. The...

Ebonyi governor Umahi sacks two aides

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 01:15 AM PST

  Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Thursday, sacked the coordinators of Ivo and Echiele Development Centres, Okorie Daniel and Fabian Ovoke, respectively. This is as the Governor had...

Champions League: Klopp reacts as Liverpool lose to Atalanta, fail to qualify for Round of 16

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 01:09 AM PST

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has insisted he has no regrets over his team selection, following a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Champions League. The Reds' hopes of progressing early to the last...

‘It’s rubbish’ — Gowon reacts to accusation of looting half of central bank

Posted: 26 Nov 2020 02:04 AM PST

  Aformer military Head of State, retired General Yakubu Gowon has described the allegations levelled against him by a United Kingdom parliament member, Tom Tugendhat that he stole half of...
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