Friday, 18 December 2020

NigerianEye: “Masari laid foundation for kidnapping in error -Ex-DSS director” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Masari laid foundation for kidnapping in error -Ex-DSS director” plus 29 more

Masari laid foundation for kidnapping in error -Ex-DSS director

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:35 PM PST

 A former Director of the Department of State Services, Mike Ejiofor, has knocked the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Bello Matawalle, for laying the...

Avoid Nigeria – Tems threatens Uganda singer, BebeCool responsible for arrest

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:25 PM PST

  Fast-rising Nigerian artist, Tems has revealed that Ugandan singer, known as Bebe Cool was behind her and Omah Lay's arrest in the country.   Recall that Tems and Omah Lay were arrested...

‘Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder’ — DJ Switch begs ICC to probe Lekki shooting

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:19 PM PST

  DJ Switch, a disc jockey, has pleaded with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to commence its investigation on the attacks on #EndSARS protesters by security forces across Nigeria.  ...

You are a terrible liar – Buhari’s aide attacks Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:16 PM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari's Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has branded Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect as a "terrible liar."   Ahmad made the remark in...

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 11 new deaths, 806 infections

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 10:15 PM PST

 The daily count of deaths resulting from COVID-19 complications increased to its highest in the past three months, with 11 new fatalities confirmed across Nigeria on Friday. According to data...

Kankara: How we denied abductors freedom of action —NAF

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 01:54 PM PST

The Nigerian Air Force says it provided persistent air presence to ensure the safety of hundreds of students abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina, on December 11. NAF...

COVID-19 second wave: FCT Minister issues new guidelines to market, offices, worship centres, others

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 01:51 PM PST

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Friday, directed the Market Management Limited and the various market associations in Abuja to work together to carry out sensitization activities. The...

Second wave: Lagos returns restriction order on churches, mosques

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:37 PM PST

  The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has returned the order restricting the operations of churches and mosques in the state.   He asked the worship centres not to hold services...

‘We rescued Kankara schoolboys’ — military contradicts govs on involvement of Miyetti Allah

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:03 PM PST

  The defence headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully rescued all 344 abducted students of Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina state.   Bello...

Don’t allow heartless bandits distract you from your studies, Buhari tells Kankara schoolboys

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:31 PM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the rescued students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state, not to be distracted from their studies by the actions of "heartless...

Atiku makes demand as Boko Haram releases 333 schoolboys

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 12:10 PM PST

 Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last election, has called for the step-up of security around schools in the vulnerable areas in...

2023: Only PDP can solve Nigeria’s problems –Sule Lamido

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 11:58 AM PST

  Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holds the key to the myriads of challenges currently facing Nigeria.   He expressed...

COVID-19 second wave: Gov Sanwo-Olu imposes curfew, bans parties in Lagos

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 11:20 AM PST

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Friday, banned all forms of parties and carnivals in the state. Sanwo-Olu issued the directive amid the resurgence of COVID-19 in the state. The...

Garba Shehu apologises for saying only 10 Kankara schoolboys were abducted

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 11:20 AM PST

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, has apologised for saying only 10 students were abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina...

INSECURITY: Service chiefs efforts not good enough – Buhari

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 11:15 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that the efforts of his security chiefs "are not good enough". According to NAN, Buhari made these remarks while speaking in Daura, Katsina, shortly before...

Localize Amotekun recruitment, Ekiti traditional ruler tells governors

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:35 AM PST

The Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Irepodun/Irepodun local government area of Ekiti, Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaye has called for the localization of the recruitment process into the Amotekun corps for it to...

Some people not happy with release of Kankara schoolboys —Presidency

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:14 AM PST

Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, says some 'people' are miffed over the release of hundreds of schoolboys abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara,...

COVID-19 second wave: Government issues new directives to worship centers

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 08:37 AM PST

 The Ebonyi State Government has directed that all church services in the state be restricted to a maximum period of two hours.   It also directed the religious worship centres to step up...

Tems reveals her horrible experience in Uganda prison

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 08:09 AM PST

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Tems, has narrated her ordeal in Uganda prison after being detained for violating COVID-19 guidelines in the country. Recall that Omah Lay and Tems were arrested by the...

Kankara: Nigerian pastor reveals why Boko Haram leader, Shekau has not been captured

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 08:03 AM PST

Pastor Adewale Giwa of the Awaiting the second coming of Christ ministry has claimed that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has not been captured because terrorism has been turned into a business...

Tiny boys with big guns ordered me to say they were Boko Haram members in video –Kankara schoolboy

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:42 AM PST

  One of the freed schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, has narrated his six-day ordeal in the hands of his abductors.   The student, who claimed he...

BREAKING: Buhari meets Kankara schoolboys (PHOTO)

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 08:38 AM PST

  The President, Muhammadu Buhari, is presently meeting with the students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina State.   Hundreds of the schoolboys were kidnapped by...

I’m extremely worried… efforts of security agencies not good enough -Buhari

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 09:35 AM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari says he is worried over the high rate of insecurity in the country. Speaking in Daura, Katsina, shortly before addressing students of Government Science...

We are not willing to return to school —Katsina schoolboy

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:10 AM PST

  Schoolboys abducted at the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State have lamented the sufferings they went through in their kidnappers' den.   Recall that hundreds of...

Lekki shootings: Another victim with amputated leg appears before panel

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:09 AM PST

   A man with an amputated left leg on Friday appeared as a petitioner before the Lagos State Panel of Judicial Inquiry probing the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at...

PHOTO NEWS: 17 year-old Nicholas Ogunji emerges One Day Governor of Abia

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 07:07 AM PST

Master Nicholas Ogunji, has served as Executive Governor of Abia State for one day. He is the third 'One Day Governor under Okezie Ikpeazu-led administration. Master Ogunji, aged 17 years old,...

Adamawa govt directs immediate closure of schools

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 05:42 AM PST

The Adamawa State Government has directed the closure of all schools with immediate effect. The order, issued by the state Ministry of Education, came to light Friday when the Permanent Secretary of...

Burundi ex-president Buyoya dies of COVID-19

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 05:36 AM PST

       ‌ Ex-President of Burundi Pierre Buyoya has died in Paris of Covid-19 at the age of 71, several close relatives told AFP on Friday. "President Pierre Buyoya died last...

Cross River Commissioner of Police, Jimoh, is dead

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 05:30 AM PST

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh, is dead. He died on Friday morning at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital allegedly of COVID-19-related ailment. The Chief...

Aisha condemns Nigerian govt for using Miyetti Allah to negotiate release of Kankara schoolboys

Posted: 18 Dec 2020 05:30 AM PST

 Aisha Yesufu, Co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls campaign and activist, has lambasted the Nigerian Government for employing the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, to negotiate...
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