Monday, 18 January 2021

NigerianEye: “2023: Nnamdi Kanu accused of working against Igbo presidency” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “2023: Nnamdi Kanu accused of working against Igbo presidency” plus 29 more

2023: Nnamdi Kanu accused of working against Igbo presidency

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 11:37 AM PST

The Coalition of South East Professionals Network in Nigeria and Diaspora (CSEPNND), says it has confirmed its earlier suspicion that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB was being sponsored by...

Soldiers arrest Chief of Staff of Biafra group, members

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 11:30 AM PST

The Chief of Staff of the Biafra Nations League, BNL, and leader of Displaced Bakassi Peninsula Youths, Mr Linus Essien, has been arrested in Ikang-Cameroon border area by Nigerian soldiers. This was...

‘We are in a difficult situation’ — PTF speaks on the possibility of another lockdown

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 11:30 AM PST

  The presidential taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19 has asked Nigerians to do everything possible to avoid a second lock down amid the rising cases of COVID-19. At a media briefing in Abuja on...

Ntekim-Rex: Saraki calls for arrest, trial of policemen, doctors who neglected gunshot victim

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 11:29 AM PST

  Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday reacted to the death of David Ntekim-Rex, a computer prodigy that was allegedly shot by armed robbers but denied treatment by hospital due to...

We are focused on security, economy, anti-corruption – Buhari

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 11:23 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday restated the commitment of the Nigerian government on security, economy and anti-corruption. The President added that his administration would continue to ensure...

‘I have lost respect for Zulum’ – Femi Kayode reacts to allegations of Christians, white men being Boko Haram members

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 11:00 AM PST

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode, has taken a swipe at Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for accusing Christians, white men and Asians of being Boko Haram members.   Recall that...

Maina has partial stroke, needs urgent medical attention -Lawyer

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 10:57 AM PST

  Anayo Adibe, the lawyer of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), says his client has suffered a partial stroke at the Kuje correctional centre where he is...

Those who threatened Kukah must be arrested -Southern Kaduna Union

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 10:57 AM PST

  The Southern Kaduna People's Union (SOKAPU) has called on law enforcement agencies to arrest those who "threatened" Mathew Kukah, bishop of Sokoto Catholic diocese. The Muslim Solidarity...

Court fixes Feb. 4 for suit seeking Dogara’s sack

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 09:52 AM PST

The Federal High Court in Abuja, will, on Feb. 4, hear a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asking for the declaration of the seat of Rep Yakubu Dogara vacant on account of his...

JAMB bars two students, sanctions staff for violating COVID-19 protocols

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 09:17 AM PST

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended two of its staff and banned two candidates for violating precautionary measures to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus. A statement...

Director demoted by Magu emerges head of EFCC Academy

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 09:13 AM PST

  A Director with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ayo Olowonihi, has been appointed as the Commandant of the EFCC Academy, the EFCC has said.   Olowonihi, who was on Grade...

Nnamdi Kanu reacts to Aisha Yesufu, Savvi Rinu’s comments on Nigeria being worse than zoo

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:36 AM PST

 Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has thanked activists Aisha Yesufu and Bolatito Rinu Oduala, popularly known as Savvi Rinu, for acknowledging that Nigeria is a...

Court arraigns 40-year-old man for defrauding 186 persons

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:24 AM PST

A 40-year-old man, Taofeeq Adepoju has been arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrates' Court for allegedly defrauding 186 persons. The accused person was alleged to have defrauded people to the tune of...

Rotimi Amaechi opens up on use of crutches

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:18 AM PST

  Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed why he uses crutches.   He spoke through an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chukwuemeka Eze.   The former Rivers...

Uganda lifts restriction on internet — two days after Museveni’s reelection

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:16 AM PST

  The Uganda authorities have switched on the country's internet, six days after it was shut down.   According to NAN, Ofwono Opondo, government spokesperson, confirmed the development...

Trump’s last action as US President revealed

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:12 AM PST

  United States President, Donald Trump will issue around 100 pardons and commutations on Tuesday, his last full day in office.   Beneficiaries include white-collar criminals and...

School reopening: Your children are safe – Private school owners tell parents

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:12 AM PST

The Nigerian Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has assured parents and guardians of the safety of their children and wards as schools resume for the second term of the 2020/2021...

Shiites accuse El-Rufai of targeting Qur’anic schools, clerics in Kaduna

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 08:01 AM PST

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Monday accused Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai of targeting Qur'anic schools and clerics in the state. Ibrahim Musa, IMN spokesman, in a statement, said a...

VIDEO: BBNaija’s Kaisha, Lucy ‘harassed’ by policemen

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 07:33 AM PST

  Kaisha Umaru and Lucy Essien, two former housemates of the Big Brother Nigeria Reality TV (BBNaija), have recounted how they were allegedly harassed by Nigerian policemen. In a now-viral...

Buhari ignores national assembly, appoints acting NDE DG

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 07:27 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo as acting director-general of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Garba Shehu, presidential...

NDLEA Chairman, Marwa resumes office, hints on plans against illicit drugs

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 07:14 AM PST

The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has promised to reposition the agency for an efficient fight against illicit drug trafficking. Recall that...

Police rescue man from kidnappers in Osun

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 06:54 AM PST

A combined team of security operatives on Monday rescued a kidnapped man in Osun State. It was gathered that gunmen had on Sunday night abducted travellers along Omoh/Erin-Ijesha road, in Ori-Ade...

COVID-19: CAN warns some categories of worshippers to stay away from churches

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 06:29 AM PST

 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised the sick and older persons to stay away from worship centres.   This is part of the guidelines released by the Christian body to...

No part of his comment on Buhari denigrates Islam - Prof. Wole Soyinka backs Bishop Kukah

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 06:03 AM PST

  Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Monday said no part of the comment made by the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah against President Muhammadu Buhari denigrated...

US: Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris resigns from Senate

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 05:55 AM PST

  US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign from the Senate today, as all is set for her swearing-in on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.   Harris will officially leave the legislature...

School reopening, irresponsible – Fani-Kayode slams Buhari govt

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 05:53 AM PST

 The reopening of public and private schools in Nigeria have continued to generate criticisms.   The federal government had ordered schools to reopen on January 18 across the country,...

Bandits kills FUTA Deputy Registrar, shoot driver

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 05:02 AM PST

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, over the weekend killed a Deputy Registrar of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Dr Amos Arijesuyo. The Deputy Registrar who was...

Nigerians pick ‘Aso Ebi’ for Biden/Harris inauguration

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 04:58 AM PST

Some Nigerians living in the United States have designed a special attire, popularly called "Aso Ebi", to be won on Wednesday, January 20 for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Harris Kamala as...

Bandits kill 8 people in Zamfara

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 04:44 AM PST

The Police in Zamfara State has confirmed the killing of eight people in Janbako village of Maradun Local Government Area of the State by armed bandits on Sunday. SP Shehu Muhammad, the state Police...

Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury heavyweight title bout sealed

Posted: 18 Jan 2021 04:18 AM PST

  Eddie Hearn, the promoter of World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has said that a deal for his client to fight WBC champion, Tyson Fury in an undisputed world heavyweight title bout...
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