Monday, 9 November 2020

NigerianEye: “Senate reveals next action after 6 Nigerians are convicted in UAE for sponsoring Boko Haram” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Senate reveals next action after 6 Nigerians are convicted in UAE for sponsoring Boko Haram” plus 29 more


Senate reveals next action after 6 Nigerians are convicted in UAE for sponsoring Boko Haram

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:24 PM PST

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, has said the Senate will open an investigation into the conviction of six Nigerians in the...

BREAKING: Trump fires defence secretary Esper on Twitter

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:35 AM PST

 Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump has terminated Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who had given hints that he had his letter of resignation ready.   Trump sacked Esper with a tweet and...

DSS told NYSC I must be punished, says corps member queried over anti-govt protest

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:22 AM PST

 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a query to Abiodun Sanusi, a corps member, who was involved in RevolutionNow protest. Although serving in Imo state, Sanusi took part in the...

Nigerian govt reacts to conviction of 6 in UAE for wiring $782,000 to Boko Haram

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:22 AM PST

 The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday confirmed that six citizens of the country, have been convicted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for wiring...

I’m committed to grooming youths to succeed my generation – Atiku Abubakar -Atiku

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:21 AM PST

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has restated readiness to mentor a successor group of younger Nigerians who will take over the leadership baton from his generation.   Atiku made...

We will ensure safety of Ndi Igbo, Nigerians everywhere – Gov Ikpeazu

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 09:40 AM PST

Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has assured that leaders of the southeast region of the country, will continue to work for the safety of Ndi Igbo and all Nigerians wherever they are. The...

BREAKING: Niger state governor tests positive for COVID-19

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 09:43 AM PST

  Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger state, has tested positive for coronavirus.   The Niger state government broke the news in a tweet on the Twitter handle of the governor.  ...

You know nothing about respecting people’s will – Falz replies Buhari

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 09:09 AM PST

 Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana also known as Falz has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his congratulatory message to Joe Biden, the projected winner of the US Presidential election....

#EndSARS: It’s in your interest to maintain peace, Buhari urges protesting youths

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 09:00 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, told Nigerian youths who have been protesting under the auspices of #EndSARS that it is in their interest to maintain the peace. He said his own generation "is...

WAEC postpones exam for private candidates

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 08:54 AM PST

The West African Examinations Council, on Monday, announced the postponement of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates in Nigeria. The Head of Public...

BREAKING: Nahuche, INEC national commissioner, resigns

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:58 AM PST

 Abubakar Nahuche, a national commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has resigned.   INEC announced his resignation on Monday, just moments after Mahmood...

VIDEO: Mr Macaroni hits critics in ‘what has govt done for you’ skit

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:51 AM PST

  Mr Macaroni, a Nigerian comedian, has put out a skit wherein he hit back at critics who called him an ingrate for claiming the federal government has done nothing for him.   The...

FG sets up committee to sell off forfeited assets

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:42 AM PST

  The federal government has given a six-month timeline to a 22-member committee for proper disposal of all forfeited assets.   Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF)...

Installed Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli calls for unity

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:09 AM PST

The newly installed Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has reiterated his call on all contenders who sought the Emirship to join hands in working for the progress of the Emirate, Kaduna...

UAE jails Boko Haram sponsors while Nigeria rehabilitates them – Omokri mocks Buhari

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 06:50 AM PST

 Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has taken a swipe on President Muhammadu Buhari led administration after the conviction of six Nigerians by an Abu Dhabi Federal...

BREAKING: Ahmed Mu’azu now acting INEC chairman

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 06:42 AM PST

  Ahmed Mu'azu, a national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission has been named the acting chairman of INEC.   Mu'azu, who represents the north-east at the...

#EndSARS: Southwest governors state position on social media regulation

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 06:34 AM PST

Governors in the South-West region have stated their positions on the Federal government's plan to regulate social media in the country. The leaders after a meeting with the Presidential delegation,...

No stone will be left unturned to ensure Okonjo-Iweala becomes WTO DG

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:57 AM PST

  Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, says President Muhammadu Buhari will leave no stone unturned in ensuring Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala becomes the...

Troops arrest gun runners, kill bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:56 AM PST

The Defence Headquarters on Monday confirmed that troops of Operation Accord have apprehended two suspected gun runners and eliminated two bandits in Sokoto and Zamfara. The Coordinator, Defence...

‘I once sucked a possessed bre*st for 91 days’ — Shina Rambo reveals he’s now born again

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 06:09 AM PST

 Shina Rambo, a former notorious armed robber, has narrated various dreaded measures he took in search of occultic powers in the past and how he is now a changed man working for God.  ...

Russia President, Putin speaks on why he’s mum on Biden

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:55 AM PST

  When Donald Trump won the 2016 U.S. presidential election over Hillary Clinton, Russian leader Vladimir Putin congratulated him within roughly an hour.   Two days after Democrat Joe...

#EndSARS: FG releases Moe Odele’s passport

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:22 AM PST

The federal government has released the passport of End SARS advocate, Modupe (Moe) Odele. Immigration officials blocked the activist from boarding an international flight on November 1. Two days...

APC affirms Marafa’s suspension over attack against Buni-led committee

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:06 AM PST

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated that a chieftain, Kabiru Marafa remains suspended. The former Senator for Zamfara Central Senatorial District, was first sanctioned in 2019. Zamfara...

OPC raises alarm as herdsmen ‘invade’ Ibadan community

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:57 AM PST

Residents of the Maje, Soka area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital are in panic following the alleged invasion of the area by about 300 suspected herdsmen. The Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples...

BREAKING: First COVID-19 vaccine is 90 percent effective, says Pfizer

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:56 AM PST

 Pfizer Inc and its partner BioNTech on Monday said their experimental vaccine has proven more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data from a large study.   The...

FG trying to silence me by freezing my account, says #EndSARS activist

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:38 AM PST

  Racheal Oduala, a promoter of the #EndSARS campaign, says the federal government is trying to silence her by freezing her bank account.   NigerianEye had reported how the Central Bank of...

BREAKING: Buhari directs compulsory health insurance for NYSC members

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 05:10 AM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari has given a fresh directive to the National Youths Service Corps to enrol corps members into the National Heath Insurance Scheme.   The Director-General of NYSC,...

Fuel scarcity looms, as PENGASSAN begins indefinite nationwide strike

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:24 AM PST

  The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has ordered all its members nationwide to begin an indefinite strike over Federal Government's breach in...

TB Joshua could not safe my wife from breast cancer, says BBC reporter Andrew Gift

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:17 AM PST

  Andrew Gift, a Nigerian journalist working with BBC has lamented how his wife, Grace died from breast cancer, just after 13 months of marriage.   She died not because there were no...

FG frustrated negotiations with #EndSARS protesters, says Aisha Yesufu

Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:15 AM PST

  One of the prominent faces of the #EndSARS movement for police reform, Aisha Yesufu, has said the Federal Government made negotiations with protesters impossible by coming up with different...

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