Monday, 23 November 2020

NigerianEye: “‘I didn’t mean to hurt you’ — Charly Boy begs daughter over post on her sexuality” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “‘I didn’t mean to hurt you’ — Charly Boy begs daughter over post on her sexuality” plus 29 more

‘I didn’t mean to hurt you’ — Charly Boy begs daughter over post on her sexuality

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 12:10 PM PST

 Charles Oputa, Nigerian singer and activist better known as Charly Boy, has apologised to Dewy, his last daughter, following their recent face-off on social media over her sexuality.   The...

Minister of Communication, Isa Pantami loses 13-year-old daughter

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 11:53 AM PST

 Malam Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has lost his 13-year old daughter, Aishah Isa.   The Minister announced the passage of the Aisha on Monday evening...

FG to exempt minimum wage earners from personal income tax over rising inflation -Buhari

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 11:53 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari has proposed an exemption of minimum wage earners from personal income tax.   The proposal, which will be included contained in the 2020 finance bill, is...

Sen. Ali Ndume has got himself into trouble – Sowore

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 11:47 AM PST

 The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, reacted to Federal High Court's order to remand Senator Ali Ndume at Kuje Correctional Centre for failing to produce the former...

Reps committee fumes as Finance Minister abandons budget panel for economic summit

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 11:15 AM PST

The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, on Monday, fumed at the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, who sent a representative to budget defence in her stead. The Committee...

Any cross-dresser fighting for your throne is a fool -Self-acclaimed Nigerian Princess, James Brown tells Bobrisky

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 11:41 AM PST

 James Brown, a Nigerian cross-dresser, has assured Bobrisky, his colleague, that no one is attempting to dethrone him as the leading figure in the country's cross-dressing community.  ...

BREAKING: Minister of Agriculture's brother kidnaped in Kano

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 11:17 AM PST

 Babawuro Tofai, the younger brother of Sabo Nanono, minister of agriculture, has been abducted in Kano.   Gunmen had whisked the victim away from his family house in Gabasawa local...

If we keep our promises, APC will retain power in 2023 -Fashola

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 10:14 AM PST

 Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power in 2023 if it keeps its promises to Nigerians.   Speaking with reporters in...

BREAKING: Gunmen break into ABU staff quarters, abduct lecturer and wife

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 09:02 AM PST

  A senior lecturer of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna state, has been abducted alongside his wife and daughter. The lecturer simply identified as Bako, is said to be of the...

Nigeria petitions CNN over #EndSARS report

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 08:43 AM PST

  The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday petitioned the Cable News Network (CNN), demanding "an immediate and exhaustive investigation into its report on the Lekki Toll Gate incident....

US, UK, Canada, South Africa — here are 40 countries experiencing a recession in 2020

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 08:43 AM PST

If the world were to play a game, and the convener of the game says "raise up your hand if your country has been in a recession in 2020," more than half of the hands in the world will be up. The...

Nigeria court jails Pakistanis, Ukrainians, others for oil theft, seize vessel

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 08:22 AM PST

Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted six foreigners and a Nigerian for oil theft. They were jailed on Monday after three years of prosecution...

Insecurity: Nigeria sitting on edge – Sen Shehu Sani

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 08:47 AM PST

 A former legislator from Kaduna State, Senator Shehu Sani has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to wake up to reality and tackle the nation's problems as Nigeria is...

I don’t want to be kidnapped again, Chief Olu Falae cries out over herdsmen attacks on his farm

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 07:49 AM PST

 The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Chief Olu Falae has raised an alarm over the constant attacks on his farm by Fulani herdsmen.   Falae, an elder statesman as...

US embassy celebrates Nigerian doctor who helped Pfizer develop COVID-19 vaccine

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 07:17 AM PST

The US embassy in Nigeria has celebrated Onyema Ogbuagbu, a Nigerian-born researcher and medical doctor, for his role in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer and BioNTech had announced...

Petrol, electricity tariff hike: FG not interested in dialogue – Organised Labour

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 06:50 AM PST

The Organised Labour on Monday said the Nigerian Government was not interested in honest dialogue over the hike in electricity tariff and fuel price. The labour union said the government was not...

Lagos bye-elections: INEC begins training of 9,000 ad hoc staff

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 06:15 AM PST

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday began training no fewer than 9,000 ad hoc staff for the forthcoming Lagos East Senatorial and Kosofe Constituency II bye-elections. INEC...

US election: Trouble in Trump’s camp as legal team disagree

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 06:03 AM PST

 President Donald Trump's legal team has distanced themselves from conservative lawyer, Sidney Powell.   Powell, a lawyer recently recommended by Trump himself, may no longer be part of the...

Twitter influencer loses NGO job for mocking child beggar with drink in viral video

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 05:45 AM PST

  Brothers Keeper, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has sacked Motara, a Twitter influencer, as its public relations officer (PRO) after a video wherein she was seen mocking a child...

Dr. Anu of Med Contour suspended from medical practice in Nigeria

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 06:48 AM PST

  Dr. Anuoluwapo Olufunmi Adepojupopularly known as Dr Anu on Social Media has been suspended by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) indefinitely from the medical profession in...

Boko Haram terrorists kill 5 soldiers, CJTF operative in Borno

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 05:09 AM PST

Five soldiers and a Civilian JTF were killed in an ambush staged by suspected Islamic State Of West Africa Province along Maiduguri/Monguno road on Sunday in northeast Nigeria. The ambush occurred...

Umahi’s exit from PDP confirms Igbos have accepted us – APC

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST

  The United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the entry of Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi proves that Igbos have identified with the party.   Umahi dumped the...

ASUU’s exemption from IPPIS is temporary -Ngige

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 04:41 AM PST

  The federal government says the proposal to exempt the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) is a temporary measure....

‘I have evidence’ — Naira Marley accuses Turkish Airlines of ‘racism’

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 04:40 AM PST

 Naira Marley, a Nigerian singer, has taken to social media to accuse Turkish Airlines of "racial treatment".   In a post on his Twitter page on Sunday, the controversial musician described...

God allowed death of APC chairman for a purpose – Gov Bello

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 04:10 AM PST

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has reacted to the murder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Nasarawa State, Philip Shekwo. The Governor noted that God allowed the death for a...

Senator Ndume to be remanded in prison over failure to produce Maina in court

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 04:32 AM PST

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Senator Ali Ndume over his inability to produce former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reformed Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, who has...

Ngige on ASUU strike: I have three children in public universities

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 03:21 AM PST

  Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, says he has three children in public universities affected by the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) strike.   The...

Nigeria will exit recession soon, says finance minister

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 03:17 AM PST

  The current recession, which the Nigerian economy recently slid into, will be short-lived, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has said.   Ahmed said...

FIFA bans CAF president for 5 years over corruption

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 03:14 AM PST

  Ahmad Ahmad, the embattled president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has been banned by FIFA for five years over financial misappropriation.   Ahmad, who is also a vice...

BREAKING: Gov. Akeredolu sacks Attorney-General, appoints replacement

Posted: 23 Nov 2020 03:11 AM PST

  Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has sacked Adekola Olawoye as the commissioner for justice and attorney-general of the state.   Segun Ajiboye, chief press secretary to the...
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