Friday, 31 December 2021

NigerianEye: “Year 2022, era of reconciliation, peacebuilding – Ganduje” plus 15 more

NigerianEye: “Year 2022, era of reconciliation, peacebuilding – Ganduje” plus 15 more


Year 2022, era of reconciliation, peacebuilding – Ganduje

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 07:05 AM PST

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has said the New Year 2022 should usher in a new era of peace and reconciliation among political parties' stakeholders in the state and the country in...

Senate president defends changes to 2022 budget by National Assembly

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 07:04 AM PST

  Following concerns raised by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the recently signed 2022 Appropriation Bill, Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said the National...

Insecurity: Criminals operated with impunity in 2021, says CAN

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 06:57 AM PST

  The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria has lamented that criminals operated with impunity in 2021.   The Association said this in a New Year message thanking God for...

Sunday Igboho releases New Year message, says ‘I’m not at war with Buhari’

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 06:39 AM PST

  Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, says he is not at war with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, the six governors in the South-West zone or any government...

Senate to review Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 1999 Constitution January —Lawan

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:59 AM PST

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, said lawmakers will review the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the 1999 Constitution when it resumes plenary in January.   This is as he...

‘6,576 new projects, reduction of police allowance’ — Buhari laments alterations in 2022 budget

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:54 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed reservations over the "worrisome changes" made by the national assembly to the 2022 executive budget.   On Friday, the president signed the...

Ikpeazu signs 2022 Appropriation Bill into law, appreciates Abia lawmakers

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:46 AM PST

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has signed into law, the 2022 Abia State Government Appropriation bill of N147,282,196,200. The budget has a capital expenditure profile of N79,779,887,500 while recurrent...

EPL: Five top players that could leave Chelsea this January

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:34 AM PST

Names of about five top players that could leave Chelsea for new clubs this January transfer window have emerged. The January transfer window provides the chance to rebalance the squad and address...

Lagos announces second term resumption date for schools

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:26 AM PST

 Lagos State Government has announced that all public and private schools below the tertiary level in the state will resume for the second term 2021/2022 academic session on Tuesday, January 4,...

FG extends deadline for NIN-SIM linkage by three months

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:22 AM PST

  The federal government has extended the deadline for the ongoing national identification number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) integration exercise by three months.   The...

Primate Ayodele reacts to accusation of issuing false prophecies

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:21 AM PST

  The Spiritual Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday, rubbished a publication that accused him of circulating falsehood.   Primate Ayodele said...

FULL TEXT: Buhari’s remarks after signing 2022 budget into law

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 07:07 AM PST

  Here is the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari after signing the 2022 budget and finance bill into law on Friday at the state house. PROTOCOLS I am delighted to sign into law today the...

National assembly may remove direct primary clause from electoral bill — Gbajabiamila

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 04:16 AM PST

Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the House of Representatives, says the national assembly may remove the direct primary clause from the electoral act amendment bill.   The national assembly...

Bandits abduct lecturer’s wife, two daughters in Zamfara

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 03:25 AM PST

Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Friday stormed Mereri village in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, and kidnapped a wife of Dr AbdulRazaq, a lecturer with Federal College of Education (Technical)...

Lagos Assembly passes N1.758trn 2022 budget

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 02:32 AM PST

Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the 2022 budget presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. There was an increase in the total sum from the initial N1.388 trillion to N1.758 trillion. The...

People flaunt wealth to gain relevance – BBNaija Lucy

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 02:03 AM PST

Former Big Brother Naija season five housemate, Lucy Edet, has revealed that people flaunt their wealth so that they can be seen as relevant. The reality TV star took to her Twitter page on...

NigerianEye: “Nigerians don’t reciprocate love they receive from Ghana – Singer Stonebwoy” plus 13 more

NigerianEye: “Nigerians don’t reciprocate love they receive from Ghana – Singer Stonebwoy” plus 13 more


Nigerians don’t reciprocate love they receive from Ghana – Singer Stonebwoy

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 01:37 AM PST

  Ghanaian singer, Livingstone Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy has stated that Nigerians don't reciprocate the love they receive from Ghana.   He said this on Twitter on Thursday as...

BREAKING: Buhari signs 2022 budget, finance bill into law

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 01:33 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 appropriation bill into law.   The president also signed the 2021 finance bill into law at an event at the state house on Friday.  ...

BREAKING: At last, Super Eagles drop Osimhen, invite four new players for AFCON

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 01:33 AM PST

  Victor Osimhen is out of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Friday.   Also, four new players have been invited to the Super Eagles for AFCON...

Again, Army Generals pledge loyalty to President, Constitution

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 01:29 AM PST

Despite condemnations over the years, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) continue to pledge loyalty to the sitting President. There was another instance on Thursday during the decoration of newly...

55-year-old Lagos residents have spent nearly 7 years in traffic – FDC report

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:53 AM PST

Persons who are 55 years old and resident in Lagos State have spent almost 7 years of their lives in traffic. This is contained in a report by Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited led by...

My criticism of government not personal, counter it with superior argument – Bishop Kukah

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:50 AM PST

  Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto says he remains unapologetic to those that see him as a critic of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. Speaking to...

Ogun: Man who stole money to lodge in hotel stabbed to death by female friend

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:49 AM PST

A 30-year-old man, identified as Mohammed Ahmed, has been stabbed to death after he reportedly stole N600,000 from his boss to lodge in a hotel. The Ogun State Police Command said the man was...

Nnamdi Kanu releases New Year message, says 2022 year of miracles

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:41 AM PST

  Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, released what could be his New Year message for 2022 which, he said, would herald divine grace and favour of unimaginable...

‘Celebration of falsehood’ — PDP tackles Buhari over 2021 achievements

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:39 AM PST

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the achievements of the Buhari administration in 2021 as "a litany of lies".   While addressing a press conference in Lagos on Thursday,...

Nigeria relying on you to completely defeat banditry, defence minister tells troops

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:34 AM PST

  Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, has asked officers of the Nigerian Army to do more to "completely defeat" banditry and insurgency.   Magashi said this on Thursday during the...

‘It may cause bloodshed’ — royal family rejects calls to install MC Oluomo as Oba of Oshodi

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:28 AM PST

  The Olushi Onigbesa royal family says Musiliu Akinsanya, chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos, better known as MC Oluomo, is "not eligible" to be...

Why there is hope for Nigeria in 2022 – Ortom

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:23 AM PST

  The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that the lessons learnt from economic and security crisis in the country in 2021 have projected hope that 2022 would be better.   Ortom,...

EPL: Highest goal scorers, assists in Premier League this season

Posted: 31 Dec 2021 12:12 AM PST

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah remains the top scorer in the Premier League after Week 20 games on Thursday night, where Manchester United defeated Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford. Salah is ahead of fellow...

Pastor Odukoya loses twin sister

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 11:31 PM PST

Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life Church Lagos, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya has lost his twin sister, Kehinde. She was confirmed dead on Thursday, 30th December, 2021. The death of his twin sister...

Thursday, 30 December 2021

NigerianEye: “NDDC: President Buhari promises to review forensic audit report, directs remittance of outstanding funds” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “NDDC: President Buhari promises to review forensic audit report, directs remittance of outstanding funds” plus 29 more


NDDC: President Buhari promises to review forensic audit report, directs remittance of outstanding funds

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 09:43 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the intention to review the just-concluded audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. He also directed all the multinationals to remit...

EPL: Three top players that could join Liverpool this January

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 09:37 AM PST

Names of about three top players Liverpool could sign in this January transfer window have emerged. The January transfer window gives clubs the opportunity to rebalance the squad and address any...

Lagos govt upgrades AOCOED to university of education

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 09:12 AM PST

  Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education will now be called Lagos State University of Education.   The change of the Institution's status was disclosed in a statement signed by the...

Buhari meets Jonathan in Aso Rock

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 09:08 AM PST

  The President,  Muhammadu Buhari, met with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.   Jonathan who arrived at the Villa about 03:00 pm was...

AFCON is the most disrespected tournament – Ian Wright

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 09:05 AM PST

  Ex-Arsenal and England striker, Ian Wright, has claimed the Africa Cup of Nations is "disrespected" more than any other international tournament.   According to him, the coverage of the...

Prophetess Naomi and Ooni of Ife yet to reconcile –Aide

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 08:24 AM PST

  Prophetess Naomi is yet to return to Ile Oodua as the wife of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, after her divorce post on Instagram, the Palace disclosed on Thursday. This is...

Why I didn’t reply Shatta Wale’s rants – Rapper Olamide

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 09:07 AM PST

 Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, has revealed why he didn't respond to rants by Ghanaian rapper, Shatta Wale, against Nigerian artistes.   According to him, saying nothing about the rant...

I know I let you down, Simi apologises over concert

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 08:13 AM PST

  Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, on Thursday apologised to her fans concerning her 'Can You Simi Now' concert which commenced later than the scheduled time.   She made this known in an...

South-East has right to take shot at presidency –Ikpeazu

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 08:04 AM PST

  The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said the South-East has the right to produce Nigeria's next president because the region has a better understanding of the country.  ...

Delta Gov, Okowa sacks aide over alleged recklessness, insubordination

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 07:53 AM PST

The Delta State Governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa has sacked his Executive Assistant on Communication, Fred Latimore, over alleged recklessness and "insubordination. This is contained in a letter...

Deeper Life Pastor, Odogbo Obagaji emerges new Och’Idoma

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 07:44 AM PST

A pastor of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John has emerged the new Och'Idoma, a paramount Ruler of the Idoma Nation. The 52-year-old clergy defeated Andrew Idakwu and...

My new life after BBNaija frustrates, scares me – Saskay

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 07:30 AM PST

  Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality Tv star, Saskay has expressed concerns about her new life after the reality show.   Recall that Saskay was one of the housemates in the season 6...

NDDC Forensic Audit : We will recover every kobo, says Buhari

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 07:27 AM PST

  The President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, noted that his administration was reviewing the concluded forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission. He promised to recover every...

Ademola Lookman not cleared by FIFA to represent Nigeria —NFF

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 07:07 AM PST

The Nigeria Football Federation has said Leicester City player, Ademola Lookman, has not been cleared by world football governing body, FIFA, to represent Nigeria. The 24-year-old had represented...

Nigeria’s biggest challenge in 2021 is insecurity -FG

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 05:42 AM PST

  Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said insecurity is the major challenge faced by the Federal Government in 2021.   He said this on Thursday during a press...

Jose Peseiro: Five things to know about the new Super Eagles coach

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 05:42 AM PST

The Nigeria Football Federation has settled for 61-year-old Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro as the new head coach for the Super Eagles. Though the appointment of Peseiro is coming just as...

Ibrahim Ahmad, Sharia council president who refused dialogue with Boko Haram, is dead

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 05:40 AM PST

  Ibrahim Ahmad, president of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), is dead.   Ahmad reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday. The cleric is said to have been battling an...

Buhari’s relatives stopping him from helping supporters – APC chieftain, Kwamanda

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 05:27 AM PST

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda, has accused the president's relatives of causing him to abandon his...

Millions benefited from Buhari’s social investment programmes in 2022 – FG

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 05:20 AM PST

The Federal Government says millions of Nigerians benefitted from President Muhammadu Buhari's Social Investment Programmes in 2022. Listing the achievements on Thursday, Information Minister, Lai...

Transparency in NNPC, 57,261 direct jobs — Lai Mohammed lists Buhari’s achievements in 2021

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 04:30 AM PST

  Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has listed 100 achievements of the Buhari administration in 2021. Addressing a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, Mohammed said despite...

BREAKING: Osimhen tests positive for COVID-19 10 days to AFCON

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 04:25 AM PST

 Striker Victor Osimhen has tested positive for coronavirus.   His club made this known on Thursday – 10 days to the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.   The club said, "Napoli has...

Actress Victoria Inyama slams Pastor Funke Adejumo for ‘attacking’ women during sermons

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 04:24 AM PST

 Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama, on Thursday, chided Pastor Funke Adejumo of Agape Christian ministries for 'attacking' women during her sermons.   The actress took to her Instagram...

Win AFCON 2021 or refund money invested in you, Guinea’s president warns players

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 04:23 AM PST

 Guinea's interim head of state, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has warned national team players that they must win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next month or refund the money invested...

Come out of denial of COVID-19 existence – Gov Mohammed to Bauchi people

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 03:46 AM PST

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has admonished the people of the state to come to terms with the existence of the COVID-19 pandemic and come out of self-denial syndrome. The...

Clark’s letter: Obasanjo goofed – Group

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 03:09 AM PST

  The Chairman Board of Trustees of the Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (CHURAC), Cleric E. Alaowei, Esq, today said former President Olusegun Obasanjo's reply to Chief Edwin...

Obi Cubana builds Anglican church in his community

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 03:07 AM PST

  Popular businessman, Obinna Iyeagbu fondly known as Obi Cubana, has built an Anglican church in his hometown, Oba, in Anambra State.   He made this known via his verified Instagram page...

APC Youth group backs Buni, vows to stops mischief-makers

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 02:44 AM PST

The All Progressives Congress Youth Development and Solidarity Vanguard has warned those it described as troublemakers to quit their decision to truncate Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker...

Desmond Tutu’s body lies in state at South Africa cathedral

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 02:42 AM PST

The body of Archbishop Desmond Tutu was carried Thursday into a historic cathedral where he once railed against white rule to allow South Africans to bid farewell to the anti-apartheid icon. A...

Fuel smell suffocates tanker driver to death

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 02:32 AM PST

  The Kano State Fire Brigade has confirmed the death of a 45-year-old tanker driver, Dahiru Aliyu, at the NNPC depot in Hotoro.   This was contained in a statement issued by the...

2021 was a year of love, betrayal for me – Tonto Dikeh

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 02:20 AM PST

  Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh, on Wednesday noted that 2021 was a year of love and betrayal for her.   The actress took to her Instagram to give a recap of the outgoing year as she hoped...

NigerianEye: “Critics won’t realise Buhari is a blessing to Nigeria until he leaves office —Minister” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Critics won’t realise Buhari is a blessing to Nigeria until he leaves office —Minister” plus 29 more


Critics won’t realise Buhari is a blessing to Nigeria until he leaves office —Minister

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:35 AM PST

The newly appointed Minister of State for Works and Housing, Mu'azu Sambo, on Wednesday, said the President Muhammadu Buhari has chosen the right direction for infrastructure development in the...

EPL: Guardiola names two teams that can catch Man City despite going 8pts clear

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:26 AM PST

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has claimed Chelsea and Liverpool can still catch his team despite opening an eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League. The champions claimed a narrow...

Na for Instagram them divorce you’ – CharlyBoy mocks Ooni of Ife

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:12 AM PST

 Maverick Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, also known as CharlyBoy, has mocked Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, over the crash of his marriage to Queen Silekunola Naomi.   Recall that Queen...

EPL: Chelsea are ‘stup!d’ to think they are in the title race – Tuchel

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:09 AM PST

  Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said the team will be "stup!d" to think they are in the Premier League title race.   The Blues saw their chances of catching Manchester City dim on...

WHO hopes COVID-19 ends in 2022 as 5.4 million die in 2 years

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:08 AM PST

  The World Health Organization (WHO) is hoping that the COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2022.   Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus expressed optimism at a press briefing on Wednesday....

Lagos tops with over 1,000 cases as Nigeria records another high number of COVID-19 infections

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:07 AM PST

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed another high daily cases of COVID-19 in 10 States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.   In an update on its verified...

Killings: Take Nigeria back to security level under Jonathan – Northern youths to Buhari

Posted: 30 Dec 2021 12:05 AM PST

  The Coalition of the Northern Groups, CNG, has lamented the alarming rate of killings, kidnapping, and general insecurity across the country.   CNG's Director of Strategic...

Fire disaster: FG pledges to support Next Cash and Carry

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 11:17 PM PST

The Federal Government has sympathised with the management of the Next Cash & Carry, Abuja, over Sunday's fire incident. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster...

N14 per script: WAEC, NECO examiners lament ‘ridiculously low’ pay

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 09:03 PM PST

  Recently, some West African Examination Council and National Examination Council examiners lamented on a social media page the poor remuneration they received from the councils after marking...

Brighton force Chelsea to 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 02:05 PM PST

Wednesday's English Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brighton ended in 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge, further puncturing the Blues race for the title. The Thomas Tuchel boys had clinged...

We’ll support residents who want to get weapons to protect themselves -Masari

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 12:38 PM PST

  Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina, says his government will support residents who are willing to procure weapons to defend themselves against attacks. Katsina has recorded a surge in the...

AFCON 2021: Salah, Elneny included in Egypt’s 25-man final squad

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 12:08 PM PST

  Egypt coach, Carlos Queiroz, on Wednesday, included Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny in his final squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off on...

NFF appoints Jose Mourinho’s choice, Jose Peseiro as new Super Eagles coach

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 12:05 PM PST

  Jose Peseiro has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.   The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Peseiro's appointment in a communique on Wednesday evening....

‘Ghanaian artistes are fake… Nigerians helped me’ — Shatta Bandle faults Wale’s rants

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 11:52 AM PST

  Firdaus Iddrisu, the Ghanaian social media sensation better known as Shatta Bandle, has tackled his colleagues in the country's entertainment industry. The self-acclaimed billionaire...

Alleged attack on my village by Boko Haram, bandits mischievous – Boss Mustapha

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 10:49 AM PST

 Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, insists neither Boko Haram nor bandits attacked his hometown, Garha, and surrounding villages.   Mustapha spoke on...

EPL: Man Utd’s progress under me has been slow – Rangnick opens up

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 10:48 AM PST

  Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, has admitted that the team has not made as much progress as he hoped, one month after he took charge.   Rangnick remains unbeaten in...

I will address forex supply to manufacturers for imports – Buhari

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 10:48 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that the Federal Government will take appropriate measures to improve access to foreign exchange for the importation of raw materials and machines that...

Chieftaincy: How my father, I were arrested, charged for murder – Wike

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 09:26 AM PST

  The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike recently recalled a chieftaincy dispute which occurred in his community that led to the arrest and detention of his father, uncle, brothers, and himself...

EPL: Use Conte’s method or you won’t get the best out of me – Lukaku tells Tuchel

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 09:17 AM PST

Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, has come out to publicly ask manager Thomas Tuchel for "a bit of clarity" about his role. Lukaku, speaking with ESPN Brazil, outlined how the experience at Inter...

EPL: Emmanuel Dennis may not play at AFCON 2021 over NFF blunder

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 08:59 AM PST

 Watford manager, Claudio Ranieri, has said he may not release Emmanuel Dennis for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, because the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) sent his...

IPOB: ‘How soldiers arrested innocent father, labelled him Enugu ESN commander’

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 08:49 AM PST

  International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law says the Nigerian Army lied over its claim that the commander of Eastern Security Network was arrested.   The group made this...

Why I’m happy Buhari didn’t sign electoral bill – Sen. Adamu

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 08:14 AM PST

  Senator Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa West), said on Wednesday, that he is happy President Muhammadu Buhari did not sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Adamu told the News Agency...

NSCDC creates new cybercrime fighting unit

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 07:56 AM PST

  Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has unveiled a new unit and equipped them with the relevant gadgets to curtail the trend of internet fraud in the...

Abductors of Plateau monarch demand N500m ransom

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 07:33 AM PST

The abductors of Mr Charles Mato, the Paramount Ruler of Gindri in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State have demanded N500 million ransom. Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the Commander of Operation...

Alleged elimination of Igboho: I was quoted out of context — Spokesman

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 07:27 AM PST

  Olayomi Koiki, the spokesman to the embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has explained that he was quoted out of context on the alleged...

Shatta Wale lambasts Rema for ‘spitting on the dignity of Ghanaians’

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 07:23 AM PST

  Ghanaian rapper, Shatta Wale, is out for Nigerian artistes again as he accused Nigerian singer, Rema, of disrespecting Ghanaian women.   The Ghanaian rapper was reacting to Rema's...

Ronaldo statue sparks controversy in India

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 06:19 AM PST

  A new statue of footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy in the Indian state of Goa. Locals in Goa are objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honoured instead of a...

EPL: Chelsea’s squad to face Brighton at Stamford Bridge revealed

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 06:12 AM PST

Chelsea's squad to face Brighton in today's Premier League tie at Stamford Bridge has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has named a 21-man squad to tackle...

EPL: I’m coming home – John Terry confirms Chelsea return

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 06:11 AM PST

  Chelsea FC legend, John Terry, has returned to the club four years after he announced his retirement from professional football.   The former England defender announced this on Wednesday...

I’ve no respect for people who film themselves while helping the needy – Actress Shan George

Posted: 29 Dec 2021 05:25 AM PST

  Veteran Nollywood star, Shan George, on Wednesday, noted that she has no respect for people who film themselves while helping the needy.   The actress took to her Instagram story to note...