Saturday, 20 February 2021

NigerianEye: “Benin Republic set to be Nigeria’s 37th state —FG” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Benin Republic set to be Nigeria’s 37th state —FG” plus 29 more

Benin Republic set to be Nigeria’s 37th state —FG

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 01:11 PM PST

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says President Patrice Talon has expressed readiness to cede the Benin Republic to Nigeria. Onyeama disclosed this to newsmen after a closed-door meeting...

Pastor Adeboye disowns ‘prayer points’ against Fulani herdsmen

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 01:08 PM PST

The General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E. A. Adeboye has disowned a list of 'prayer points' against Fulani herdsmen, which circulated on social media. In a tweet on...

Lack of justice impedes unity, development in Nigeria – CAN

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 01:05 PM PST

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State, Rev. John Joseph Hayab has stressed that the biggest problem impeding the progress, unity and development of the country is the lack of...

Insecurity: Sheikh Gumi stepped in because Buhari failed Nigeria – Shehu Sani

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 01:01 PM PST

Former Nigeria lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has said, the renowned Islamic Studies, Sheikh Gumi is meeting with bandits across the states because President Buhari's led government has failed to protect its...

Most bandits, criminal herdsmen not Nigerians – Lai Mohammed

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 11:11 AM PST

 The Federal Government has said most of the bandits and criminal herdsmen terrorising the country are not Nigerians.   Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed spoke on Channels Television...

Bala Mohammed punished Abuja residents for trespassing but defends open grazing —Falana

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 11:07 AM PST

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), says Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed while serving as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, demolished people's houses because they encroached on...

We need to go spiritual over insecurity, says Niger speaker

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 10:38 AM PST

  Abdullahi Wuse, speaker of Niger assembly, says there's a need to "go spiritual" over the activities of bandits in the state. The speaker made the comment when he led his colleagues to the...

Soldier shoots truck driver over N200 bribe in Rivers

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 10:35 AM PST

  The serenity of the Airport Junction stretch of Omuagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State was shattered when an unidentified soldier allegedly shot a truck driver.   The...

Bandits kill three as villagers lynch informant in Kaduna village

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 08:53 AM PST

The Kaduna State Government on Saturday confirmed that bandits killed three people and injured one other in Kajuru local government area of the state. In a statement on Saturday, Kaduna State...

Southampton 1-1 Chelsea: Zouma blamed for EPL draw

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 08:48 AM PST

Former England midfielder, Joe Cole, has accused Kurt Zouma of "switching off" following Chelsea's 1-1 draw at Southampton on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start in charge of the Blues remains...

Insecurity: South-West Govs, IG, Obas, in Ibadan for crucial meeting

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 07:47 AM PST

  In continuation of finding a lasting solution to insecurity in the southwest region of the country, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is currently hosting governors of Ogun, Osun, Ekiti,...

I’m moving permanently to Ghana – Stevie Wonder

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 07:39 AM PST

  Legendary American singer, Stevie Wonder, has hinted at relocating to Ghana permanently to escape racism.   He disclosed this during his recent appearance on the Oprah Winfrey series...

NDLEA nabs ‘drug baron’ — 10 years after escaping arrest

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 07:31 AM PST

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Chidi Olife, a suspected drug baron, who had escaped arrest for unlawful importation of 5.250 kilogram (kg) of heroin,...

#SaveEKSU: Ekiti government to engage with EKSU over missing scripts allegation, others

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 06:58 AM PST

The Ekiti State Government has promised to engage with authorities at the Ekiti State University to address the allegation of missing scripts which was tabled by students of the institution. This was...

Highlife musician Pa Chris Ajilo dies at 92

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 06:38 AM PST

Legendary highlife singer, Pa Chris Ajilo, has died from malaria at the age of 92. According to the singer's caregiver, David Ekanem, the highlife singer had been battling malaria since last week. He...

Police arrest women who allegedly pound children to make ‘charms’ for politicians

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 06:32 AM PST

Police in Anambra State have arrested two women in Onitsha, who allegedly specialize in abducting children and pounding them in mortars to make charms for politicians. The suspects are one Miss...

NPFL: Gunmen attack Adamawa United FC, Kidnap team driver

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 06:25 AM PST

Gunmen have attacked the Adamawa United FC, dispossessed players of valuables and kidnapped the team driver. The gunmen are said to have demanded N50 million ransom for the driver. It was gathered...

VIDEO: Army seizes Boko Haram Leader, Shekau's farm in Sambisa forest

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 06:48 AM PST

 Nigerian soldiers have overrun a farm allegedly owned by Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau in the Sambisa forest just the military troops successfully repelled ISWAP Terrorists who attacked...

It is fraudulent to take money from govt – Sadiya Farouq

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 06:09 AM PST

  Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, has warned independent monitors of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) to display diligence and honesty.   The minister...

Tough detective, rejected twice by senate — the rise and fall of Magu at EFCC

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 05:06 AM PST

  Senators must have wondered what was so special about Ibrahim Magu that, despite rejecting him twice, President Muhammadu Buhari insisted he was the 'chosen one' to head the Economic and...

Govt may swap abducted Kagara schoolchildren for arrested bandits

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 04:55 AM PST

There are indications that the government might consider releasing some arrested bandits as a part of the bargains to secure the release of 27 pupils and 15 workers of Government Science College,...

I have no godfather, says Gov Makinde

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 04:21 AM PST

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday said that he has no godfather. Makinde made this declaration while speaking in Ibadan, the state capital. Recall that Makinde in 2019 won the...

‘Are you ashamed to call Churchill your husband?’ — Basketmouth’s wife taunts Rosy Meurer

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 03:27 AM PST

  Elsie Okpocha, wife of Basketmouth, Nigerian comedian, has taunted Rosy Meurer for referring to her husband as "Mr Churchill" in a recent video. Following allegations that she was...

It’s the first time we’re facing so much division after the civil war -Wike

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 03:20 AM PST

  Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says this is the first time Nigeria is facing so much ethnic divide since the civil war. In a statement by Kelvin Ebiri, his media aide, the governor...

Ahead of Senate screening, EFCC acting chairman promoted to Level 14

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 03:16 AM PST

 The new acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been promoted to the rank of Chief Detective Superintendent ahead of his Senate screening.  ...

Ogenyi Onazi joins Lithuanian club, Zalgiris

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 03:15 AM PST

Ogenyi Onazi has signed for Lithuanian A Lyga champions, Zalgiris. The Nigerian midfielder has been a free agent since January 5, when he left Danish Super Liga club SonderjyskE by mutual agreement,...

Ibarapa: Herdsmen not responsible for Aborode’s killing – Makinde

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 03:04 AM PST

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday declared that herdsmen were not responsible for the killing of Dr. Fatai Aborode. Recall that Aborode, a former House of Representatives candidate, was...

Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady to claim second Australian Open women’s title

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 03:02 AM PST

 Naomi Osaka thrashed American Jennifer Brady in two straight sets on Saturday to win her second Australian Open title and the fourth Grand Slam of her career.   Osaka, the Japanese No. 1,...

Kagara abduction: We won’t pay ransom for release of students, staff — FG insists

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 02:51 AM PST

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Saturday, said that the Federal Government won't pay ransom to secure the release of the abducted students and members of staff of Government...

Sarkin Fulani speaks Yoruba better than I do, herdsmen not criminals – Gov Abiodun

Posted: 20 Feb 2021 02:01 AM PST

 Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said that the Sarkin Fulani in Yewa North speaks Yoruba better than he does, stressing that herdsmen are not criminals.   Gov Abiodun said this...
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