Wednesday, 2 December 2020

NigerianEye: “‘We killed 78 farmers’ — Shekau claims responsibility for Zabarmari attack” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “‘We killed 78 farmers’ — Shekau claims responsibility for Zabarmari attack” plus 29 more

‘We killed 78 farmers’ — Shekau claims responsibility for Zabarmari attack

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 01:00 PM PST

  Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, says the group is responsible for the killing of farmers in Borno state. The farmers were killed after Boko Haram attacked them at Zabarmari...

Premier League clash set to be postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 12:54 PM PST

 Aston Villa vs Newcastle United on Friday is looking likely to be postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the club, according to Sky Sports.   Newcastle is in discussion with the Premier...

Nigeria Police give update on Maina’s extradition after arrest in Niger Republic

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 12:52 PM PST

 The Nigeria Police have begun the processes for the extradition of the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrashid Maina, who was arrested in Niger Republic on Monday....

Military destroys house of Boko Haram leaders in Sambisa Forest after terrorist killed rice farmers – DHQ

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 12:52 PM PST

 The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has said the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed some residents of Boko Haram leaders in Sambisa forest and Yale areas of Borno State.   ...

Borno massacre: Buhari should reset Nigeria’s security architecture – Peter Obi

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 10:55 AM PST

Peter Obi, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential running mate, on Tuesday, urged the federal government to reset Nigeria's security architecture. Obi made the appeal in response to the...

US election: Wisconsin certifies Biden’s victory

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:14 AM PST

 ‌ President-elect Joe Biden's victories in Arizona and Wisconsin were certified on Monday, further cementing his win even as Donald Trump continues to make baseless claims of vote...

#EndSARS: Lagos panel decries delay by police

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:09 AM PST

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing allegations of human rights abuses against men of the disbanded police Special Anti-Robbery Squad for the umpteenth time on Tuesday decried the...

Call for Mercenaries to fight Boko Haram, vote of no confidence on Buhari – Shehu Sani

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:07 AM PST

  Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker has reacted to the call for mercenaries in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria.   The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum had told...

Rep members demanding Buhari's invitation should expect EFCC invitation, freezing of their accounts or arrest- Fayose

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:06 AM PST

 Former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has reacted to the decision of the House of Representatives to invite President Buhari over the worsening security situation in Nigeria. Reacting via...

Gov. Ishaku backs Zulum, asks FG to hire mercenaries against Boko Haram

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:07 AM PST

  Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has declared support for Governor Babagana Zulum's request for President Muhammadu Buhari to engage mercenaries to fight Boko Haram.   Ishaku said...

Trump supporter Eshelman wants his $2.5m donation back

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:01 AM PST

 Venture capital company owner, Fredric Eshelman who donated $2.5 million to a Trump campaign organisation trying to prosecute alleged fraud in the US election has asked for a refund in full....

El-Rufai reaffirms call for restructuring, describes it as national endeavour

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 08:55 AM PST

 Further to his continuing advocacy for the implementation of restructuring as a nation-building opportunity, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has called for a collective national endeavour to secure the...

Osinbajo finally reacts to massacre of Borno farmers by Boko Haram, reveals what will be done

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:10 AM PST

 The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the killing of 43 farmers in their rice farm in Borno State at the weekend.   Osinbajo said that the Buhari administration will not...

#EndSARS: Panel orders arrest of actress, Lilian Afegbai's mum over student’s killing

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 09:08 AM PST

  The Edo State Judicial Panel of Enquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses has ordered the arrest of a retired Chief Superintended of Police (CSP) Carol Afegbai for failing to appear...

BREAKING: Boko Haram leader gives reason for killing farmers, issues new warning

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 08:01 AM PST

 Jama at Ahl al-Sunnah li-l-Da awah wa al-Jihad (JAS), the Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram has released a video claiming responsibility for the killing of at least 43 rice farmers in Zabarmari....

Reps ask Ministry of Labour to review salaries of medical doctors

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 07:55 AM PST

 The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Labour and Productivity to review the salary, allowance and welfare of Nigerian medical practitioners in a bid to stop the brain drain in...

Nigeria’s Oshoala nominated for UEFA Fans’ Women’s Team of the Year

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 07:17 AM PST

Super Falcons captain, Asisat Oshoala, is one of the fifty nominees for the UEFA Fans' Women's Team of the Year' for 2020. The list was revealed by Europe's football governing body UEFA on...

BREAKING: Reps to summon Buhari over insecurity in Nigeria

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 07:10 AM PST

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to invite President Muhammadu Buhari, to brief the house on the true state of security in Nigeria. The decision to summon President Buhari was...

Recession: Buhari thanks Nigerians for patience, labour for patriotism

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 06:16 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, thanked Nigerians for what he called their patience as the nation continues to witness economic and other challenges. He also thanked members of the organised...

‘He has never been linked to corruption’ — Reps defend Gowon over looting claim

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 07:12 AM PST

 The house of representatives has tackled Tom Tugendhat, a member of the United Kingdom parliament, over his claim that Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's former head of state, looted public treasury. At...

Gowon’s purported loot of CBN: Nigerian govt attacks entire British Parliament

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 06:04 AM PST

  Nigeria's Federal Government on Tuesday reacted to claim by a member of the British Parliament, Tom  Tugendhat that former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon took half of Central Bank's money...

Nigerian govt blocks #EndSARS websites, MRA describes action as dictatorship

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 06:00 AM PST

 Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Tuesday condemned the blocking of websites associated with End SARS protests by Nigerian authorities.   It called the action a dictatorship and a brazen...

Senate confirms Mahmood Yakubu’s reappointment as INEC chairman

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 05:58 AM PST

 The senate has confirmed Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Muhammadu Buhari reappointed Yakubu in October. The academic is the...

Yul Edochie reveals why average Nigerian youth cannot run in national elections

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 05:08 AM PST

 Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has revealed why an average Nigerian youth can never run for Presidency, Governorship and Senatorial elections.   The actor made this known via his Twitter...

BREAKING: Sack these overstayed service chiefs, senate tells Buhari over Borno killings

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 05:03 AM PST

  The senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the "overstayed" service chiefs. The resolution of the upper legislative chamber followed a motion sponsored by Kashim Shettima,...

Despite killing of 43 by Boko Haram, Gbajabiamila, other Rep members shield Buhari from House summon

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 05:03 AM PST

 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Majority Leader and others prevented the invitation of President Muhammadu Buhari to brief the House on the insecurity facing the...

EPL: Deeney urges FA to ban Cavani for more than three matches

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 04:35 AM PST

Watford captain, Troy Deeney, has said Manchester United's Edinson Cavani should get more than a three-game ban for his Instagram post. The Football Association has launched an investigation into...

Boko Haram is badly degraded, it can only attack defenceless people -FG

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 05:04 AM PST

  Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says the killing of 45 farmers in Borno state does not reflect the progress made against Boko Haram insurgents by the military. Addressing...

Insecurity: Even Buhari not safe in Aso Rock – Nigerian Pastor asks President to resign

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 04:23 AM PST

  Senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has said that even President Muhammadu Buhari is not safe at the Presidential Villa going by the breakdown of...

Governors to meet Wednesday over insecurity

Posted: 01 Dec 2020 04:20 AM PST

  Governors of the 36 states are scheduled to hold a teleconference on Wednesday to deliberate on a new national security order to ensure the safety of lives and property in the country. ...
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