Monday, 11 January 2021

NigerianEye: “Transfer: Fenerbahce gives update on Ozil’s move from Arsenal” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Transfer: Fenerbahce gives update on Ozil’s move from Arsenal” plus 29 more


Transfer: Fenerbahce gives update on Ozil’s move from Arsenal

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:32 PM PST

Ozil, whose deal with Arsenal runs out in the summer, is widely expected to join the Turkish giants this month. "Let me tell you the latest on Mesut Ozil. We've said it would be a dream for...

Police arrest 43 clubbers, strippers in Lagos

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:26 PM PST

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 43 clubbers including strippers. They were nabbed at Eclipse Night Club, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island. Police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi made...

Lagos: EFCC arrests 10 over alleged internet fraud

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:21 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 10 persons for alleged involvement in internet fraud. The suspects are Jonathan Daniel Adebayo, Lawal Waidi Seun, Adeosun Joseph,...

COVID-19: Virus spreading fast with mild symptoms – NCDC alerts Nigerians

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:16 PM PST

The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in some victims and severe...

LASAA: Sanwo-Olu suspends over 100 staff recruited ‘back-door’

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:59 AM PST

Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended more than 100 staff of the Lagos State Advertising and Signage Agency (LASAA). The workers were engaged between June 2020 and January 2021. Those affected...

BREAKING: FA Cup fourth round draw completed (See full fixtures)

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:54 AM PST

The draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup have been conducted on Monday night. The pick of the bunch is Manchester United hosting fierce rivals Liverpool. Holders Arsenal will face the winner...

Resign if you are helpless, Funmi Falana tells Buhari

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:48 AM PST

  Funmi Falana, human rights lawyer, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign if he is unable to provide security for citizens.   Her comment follows the security challenges being...

Kidnapper’ falls into trap of another group, pays N1.5m ransom

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:44 AM PST

  Mohammed Ahmadu, a suspected kidnapper, had to pay a ransom of N1.5 million when he was abducted by a rival gang. According to Frank Mba, force public relations officer, Ahmadu was held by...

774,000 jobs: Festus Keyamo gives update

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:36 AM PST

 Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has insisted that the 774,000 jobs are basically meant for everyday labourers to carry out community services.   Keyamo...

How Elon Musk made $40 billion in the first 10 days of 2021

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:30 AM PST

 In the first 10 days of 2021, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, the electric car company, has made about $39.6 billion to become the world's richest man.   Musk dethroned Amazon co-founder,...

BREAKING: FG considers shifting Jan 18 school resumption date

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 10:43 AM PST

 The federal government is considering shifting the January 18th resumption date for schools over rising COVID cases.   In December, the presidential task force on COVID-19 had asked...

Don Jazzy joins ‘Stingy Men Association’

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 10:32 AM PST

Don Jazzy, a Nigerian singer and record producer, has declared himself a member of the 'Stingy Men Association (SMA)'.   'Stingy Men Association' is another arm of Nigerian men created by social...

Be ready to move to Sambisa, Army boss Buratai tells recruits

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 10:16 AM PST

  Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has told recruits of the Nigerian army to prepare for a move to Sambisa, a stronghold of the Boko Haram sect in Borno state.   Speaking during the...

2023: Imagine me joining forces with Wike – Rochas Okorocha hints on new political party

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:47 AM PST

 Former Imo State Governor and the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha has dropped a huge hint on the prospect of a new political force ahead of the 2023 general...

Doctor, three others arrested as 18-year-old girl dies in Yobe presidential lodge ‘after drug overdose’

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:47 AM PST

  An 18-year old girl, said to have recently graduated from secondary school, has died at the Yobe presidential lodge after suspected drug overdose.   In a video clip posted on social...

Gov Ortom declares Tuesday work-free to mourn Kontagora

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:07 AM PST

The Benue government says it is mourning the death of former Military Administrator of the state, Aminu Isa Kontagora. The retired Colonel passed away on Sunday at the age of 65. Governor Samuel...

Those seeking to destroy Amotekun have unleashed weapon of ethnicity against it - Oyo Govt

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:31 AM PST

  Jide Ajani, special adviser on media to Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says some people are peddling lies about the Western Nigeria Security Network better known as Amotekun to...

Buhari sees what Nigerians don’t see about service chiefs, says Garba Shehu

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:29 AM PST

  Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, says President Muhammadu Buhari has not succumbed to calls for the sack of the service chiefs because he sees what Nigerians do not see. Shehu said...

DSS alleges plot to incite religious violence in Lagos, Kano, others

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:29 AM PST

  The Department of State Services has alleged that there is a plot to incite religious violence in Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos, and some states in the South East.  ...

S/East group attacks IPOB, insists on Nnamdi Kanu’s repatriation from UK

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:16 AM PST

The Coalition of South East Professionals Network in Nigeria and Diaspora, CSEPNND, has reiterated its position that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, must be...

Insecurity: Buhari told to sack service chiefs immediately, make new appointments

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 07:21 AM PST

The Conference of Concerned Nigeria Elders has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, without further delay, sack the nation's service chiefs and appoint new ones. According to the elders'...

Trump worst President in US, a failed leader – Arnold Schwarzenegger

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:34 AM PST

Popular American actor and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger has described President Donald Trump as the worst President ever in US history. Arnold made the statement  in a...

Akwa Ibom corps member ‘hacks boyfriend’ to death

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:31 AM PST

  A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Akwa Ibom state, has been arrested for allegedly hacking an unidentified young man said to be her boyfriend to death with a...

FG will stop train services if… —Amaechi

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:18 AM PST

  The Federal Government says it will shut down the Lagos-Ibadan and the Abuja-Kaduna train services should there be any case of Covid-19 detected among passengers.   The Minister of...

Protect America’s democracy – Pope Francis tells US

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:17 AM PST

  Pope Francis has advised the United States government to promote national reconciliation and protect the democratic values rooted in American society. The Pope said this as he prayed on...

We’ve defeated insurgency in Nigeria -Defence Headquarters

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:10 AM PST

  The defence headquarters (DHQ) says the armed forces have "checkmated" Boko Haram and their operations in the north-east.   Despite claims that the insurgents have been decimated, some...

NIN registration: NIMC issues fresh warning to Nigerians

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:10 AM PST

 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians to stay away from a fake app that claims to help link the National Identity Number (NIN) to SIM cards.   NIMC, in a...

Ex-AGF, Adoke stranded in Dubai after contracting COVID-19 – Lawyer tells court

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 04:57 AM PST

Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, is stranded in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), after he tested positive for COVID-19, Mr Kanu Agabi, SAN, told...

Shekau critically ill, wants prayers from Nigerians

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 04:27 AM PST

  Desmond Yunana, a reverend of Anglican Church Nigeria based in Borno state, says Abubakar Sheaku, Boko Haram leader, is critically ill and wants prayer from Nigerians.   Delivering a...

LASU appoints Damola Oke acting VC

Posted: 11 Jan 2021 04:27 AM PST

The senate of the Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed Damola Oke, the deputy vice-chancellor, administration, of the institution, as the acting vice-chancellor.   His appointment was...

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