Saturday, 23 January 2021

NigerianEye: “ECOWAS: President Akufo-Addo laments terror attacks in Nigeria, others” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “ECOWAS: President Akufo-Addo laments terror attacks in Nigeria, others” plus 29 more

ECOWAS: President Akufo-Addo laments terror attacks in Nigeria, others

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 01:52 PM PST

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Chairman of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has called for concerted action against insecurity in the region. Akufo-Addo spoke on Saturday during the...

Nigeria, others seek UK support over Boko Haram, ISWAP

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 01:48 PM PST

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says it is exploring areas of support from the United Kingdom in the fight against terrorism. Chief of Military Public Information, Col. Muhammad Dole,...

Again, truck kills scores in Ondo community, varsity students among casualties

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 01:27 PM PST

It was a black Saturday in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the death of students and residents of the community who were killed by an articulated...

‘l showed more love in 2020 than l got’ — BBNaija’s Ike reflects on failed relationship with Mercy Eke

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 11:41 AM PST

  Ike Onyeama, an ex-housemate of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, says he is still single because he showed more love in 2020 than he got in return.   The reality TV star...

Nigerian police launch ‘Rescue Me app’

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 11:29 AM PST

  The Nigerian Police has deployed technology towards handling insecurity in the country with the launch of its "Rescue Me app."   The app would aid the timely arrival of police officers...

Soldiers reportedly lead herdsmen into Ogun communities, Senator reacts

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 11:23 AM PST

  Traditional rulers in Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State have alleged that some men in military uniform led Fulani herdsmen into their communities, forcing them to accept the fact...

Herdsmen quit notice: Nothing must happen to Sunday Igboho – Nnamdi Kanu warns Oyo CP, Onadeko

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 11:16 AM PST

 The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has warned the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko to resign now rather than arrest Sunday Igboho.   Kanu...

Northern groups warn Southwest on Fulani treatment

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 11:16 AM PST

  The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has called on all Northern communities in the south to come back home safely before considering the next move.   The spokesman of CNG, Suleiman...

Man throws girlfriend down from five-storey building after quarrel

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 08:16 AM PST

A 37 years old man on Saturday in Awada, a densely populated part of Onitsha, Anambra State allegedly threw his girlfriend down a five-floor building after a disagreement. It was gathered that the...

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal bundle out by Southampton

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 08:10 AM PST

Arsenal is out of the FA Cup, after losing 1-0 to Southampton on Saturday. The holders travelled to Saint Marys in fine form, after winning all their games since the 3-1 victory over Chelsea on...

Larry will be remembered as king of broadcasting – Atiku Abubakar

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 07:50 AM PST

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the death of the legendary TV broadcaster. Larry Kings. It was reported that the Former CNN presenter, Larry King, died at 87 on Saturday. Son of...

Sunday Igboho: Stop threatening war, Afenifere warns ACF

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 07:11 AM PST

  Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere on Saturday described as hypocritical comments by the Arewa Consultative Forum on the clashes in Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State...

VIDEO: We’re tired of ‘Area Boys’ harassing us -Actress Toyin Abraham tells them

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 07:04 AM PST

 The rate at which street boys harass actors and actresses for money whenever they are shooting, has become a cause for concern, as disclosed in a now viral video by Nollywood actress Toyin...

Fulani Herdsmen: FG must treat Southwest issue with caution, says Dino Melaye

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 06:58 AM PST

  Former Senator, Dino Melaye has warned the Federal Government to treat the issue of agitation in Southwest over Fulani herdsmen invasion with caution to avert crisis.   There have been...

Rafa Benitez leaves China’s Dalian Pro, blames virus

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 06:36 AM PST

Rafa Benitez abruptly left as coach of Chinese Super League side Dalian Pro on Saturday, saying it was for family reasons in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The 60-year-old Spaniard, who took...

IGP has ordered arrest of Sunday Igboho — Presidency reacts

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 07:00 AM PST

The Presidency says the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, for giving Fulani in Oyo State an ultimatum to exit the state. The...

It will be dangerous for Buhari to arrest Sunday Igboho -Fani-Kayode

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 05:25 AM PST

  Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode on Saturday warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to think of arresting Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, saying it would be very dangerous to do so....

‘No one can send us out of Ondo forests’ — Miyetti Allah dares Akeredolu

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 05:24 AM PST

  Bello Bodejo, the national president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, says nobody can chase herdsmen away from the forest reserves in Ondo state. On Monday, Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo,...

Legendary CNN interviewer, Larry King is dead

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 05:20 AM PST

  Legendary CNN interviewer Larry King is dead. He was 87.  He died today in Cedars Sinai hospital, in Los Angeles, where he had been hospitalised. His death was announced by Ora Media...

Ibarapa youths support Sunday Igboho —Igangan indigenes

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 04:55 AM PST

The Igangan Development Advocates has said the people of the town and other communities in Ibarapaland in Oyo State have been under the alleged constant attacks and oppression of Fulani herdsmen in...

NIN registration: Shehu Sani raises questions as Nigerian govt registers foreigners

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 04:19 AM PST

  A former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has raised some questions concerning the ongoing National Identity Number, NIN, registration.   The former lawmaker wonders why the Federal...

Akeredolu orders massive recruitment into Amotekun as quit notice to herders draws nearer

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 04:17 AM PST

  Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has ordered massive recruitment into the state chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun. Adetunji Adeleye, commander of the corps in the...

Attacks on Fulani in South-West may trigger 2nd civil war, ACF warns

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 04:14 AM PST

  The mouthpiece of Northern Nigeria, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has asked Governors of the South West and the Federal Government, to stop the ongoing attacks on Fulani communities in...

PDP senator defends Akeredolu on quit notice to herdsmen

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 03:28 AM PST

The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District in Ondo state, Nicholas Tofowomo, has declared total support for governor Rotimi Akeredolu's decision directing all the herdsmen to vacate Ondo...

Two feared dead as herdsmen, Sunday Igboho’s supporters clash in Oyo

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 03:15 AM PST

Violence erupted in Igangan in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday when a popular Yoruba activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, and his supporters...

Jehovah’s Witnesses release Bibles in sign language, 32 others

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 03:00 AM PST

  Jehovah's Witnesses in 2020 released the New World Translation (Bible) in the American Sign Language and 32 other languages.   The group said it is the most in any year since the first...

IGP orders arrest of Sunday Igboho over eviction notice to herdsmen

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 06:57 AM PST

  Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered the arrest of Sunday Adeyemo, youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho, over the quit notice he issued to herdsmen.   BBC...

Why US election prophecies failed – Pastor Abiara

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 02:52 AM PST

  A cleric, Pastor Elijah Abiara has warned other clerics against prophesying about winners of elections, election results and likely outcome of elections.   Abiara of Comforter's...

New bank cheque books usable from April 1 – CBN

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 02:53 AM PST

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says revised cheque books of all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) will become operational from April 1, 2020.   CBN directed all banks, accredited Cheque...

My gay son will be celebrated in Nigeria, says Doyin Okupe

Posted: 23 Jan 2021 02:11 AM PST

 Former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe has said his gay son, Bolu Okupe, will one day be celebrated in Nigeria and globally.   Bolu revealed his sexuality via an Instagram post showing him...
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