Saturday, 13 February 2021

NigerianEye: “Fayemi condemns Yoruba-Hausa clash in Ibadan” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Fayemi condemns Yoruba-Hausa clash in Ibadan” plus 29 more

Fayemi condemns Yoruba-Hausa clash in Ibadan

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 02:57 PM PST

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has condemned the violent clash between some Yoruba and Hausa traders in Shasha market, Ibadan Oyo State capital at the weekend. The violent clash had...

DSS, Army uncover arms store, shrine in Ebonyi; IPOB indicted

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 02:54 PM PST

Nigerian security forces have discovered an arms store at Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. An intelligence source told PRNigeria on Saturday that a combined team of agents...

US senate finds Trump not guilty of inciting Capitol invasion

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 03:06 PM PST

 The United States senate has found former President Donald Trump not guilty of inciting the Capitol Hill invasion.   At its sitting on Saturday, the senators voted 57 to 43, to acquit the...

Miyetti Allah lists conditions to stop clashes between farmers, herders

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 01:24 PM PST

  The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria MACBAN, in the Southeast, says it will support any policy by the government that seeks to stop the clashes between host communities...

#OccupyLekki protesters to undergo COVID-19 tests, say police

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 01:18 PM PST

  The Lagos State Police Command has said popular comedian Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, and 39 other #OccupyLekki protesters would undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests to ascertain...

‘You’re unfit for public office’ — Akeredolu hits Bauchi gov over defence of armed herders

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 01:14 PM PST

  Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has criticised Bala Mohammed, his Bauchi state counterpart, for defending the use of arms by herders. On Thursday, Mohammed said herders carry...

“Oh dear! Now I am really in trouble!” -Fani-Kayode declares after meeting Femi Adesina

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 12:55 PM PST

  Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani- Kayode Kayode bumped into Femi Adesina, the spokesperson of President Buhari at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Saturday morning....

Bandits are shy people, says popular Islamic cleric Gumi

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 12:55 PM PST

  Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, says bandits are very shy people.   Gumi had said bandits are victims of cattle rustling and extortion, adding that they deserve to be forgiven...

American singer Rihanna lends support to #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 12:33 PM PST

 Multiple award-winning American singer, Rihanna, has taken to her verified Twitter account to lend her voice to the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest.   The singer simply wrote on her Twitter...

Buhari should take us back to where he picked us from in 2015 – Dino Melaye

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 12:29 PM PST

  Dino Melaye, former Kogi lawmaker has called for a national day of prayer over the situation of Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari.   Melaye, in a video on his Instagram page,...

Mr Macaroni, other Lekki tollgate protesters granted bail

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 11:22 AM PST

Youths arrested by security operatives on Saturday, for demonstrating against the resumption of operations at the Lekki tollgate, have been granted bail. The demonstrators had gathered on Saturday...

PHOTOS: Ambode revalidates APC membership — first public appearance since 2019

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 11:22 AM PST

  Akinwunmi Ambode, former governor of Lagos state, has revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ambode participated in the APC revalidation exercise at the Epe ward...

#OccupyLekki: Nothing must happen to Mr Macaroni, others, Rinu tells police

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 11:05 AM PST

  An #EndSARS campaigner, Rinu Oduala, has warned the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command that nothing untoward must happen to #OccupyLekkiTollgate protesters including popular...

#OccupyLekkiTollGate: Comedian Mr Macaroni, other protesters arraigned

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 11:02 AM PST

  Popular comedian Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has been arraigned before a mobile court.   Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this on...

BREAKING: Boko Haram commanders, Abul-Bas, Ibn Habib killed

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 10:37 AM PST

  Boko Haram notorious commanders, Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib, have been killed.   Troops took them out in an operation at Banki Junction road around Pulka axis in Borno State.   Abul-Bas...

“You’re an armed robber,” Police tells man who confronted them over #OccupyLekkiTollGate (VIDEO)

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 10:27 AM PST

  For daring to question their whereabouts when violence broke out at Obalende on Thursday, the Policemen referred to an #OccupyLekkiTollGate protester as an armed robber. Watch...

#OccupyLekki: I cannot continue to sit at Lagos #EndSARS panel –Adegboruwa

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 09:33 AM PST

 Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), on Saturday, called for the unconditional release of all protesters arrested at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.   The senior advocate said he...

BREAKING: Lagos CP orders release of #EndSARS protesters

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 09:42 AM PST

 The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered the immediate release of End SARS protesters.   Recall the protesters alongside Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni were...

‘It’s brazen disrespect for fundamental rights of unarmed citizens’ — NBA condemns Lekki tollgate arrests

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 09:28 AM PST

 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the arrests of #OccupyLekkiTollGate protesters by the police.   Earlier on Saturday, more than 30 protesters were arrested at Lekki...

#LekkiToll Gate: We will use minimum force on #EndSARS protesters when necessary – Defense Minister

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 09:08 AM PST

The Minister of Defense, Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi, has warned that the federal government will not sit by and watch miscreants dictate how Nigeria will be governed. The Minister, who spoke to...

Retired Customs Comptroller, Dimka joins APC

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 08:34 AM PST

Retired Comptroller of Customs, Victor Dimka, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dimka registered with the party at Kabwir Pada Ward of Kanke Local Government Area of the state...

Lesbianism, gay marriage Satanic – Anglican Bishop, Ibezim

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 08:30 AM PST

Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Revd. Alexander Ibezim, has condemned Lesbianism and gay marriages, insisting there was nothing lawful about them. The Bishop said...

Tambuwal meets Ortom, proffers solutions to herdsmen, farmers’ clash

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 08:27 AM PST

The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed that ranching is the best form of animal husbandry that will end conflicts between herdsmen and farmers. Tambuwal made this known to...

Ohanaeze Crisis: Umahi-led reconciliation ends in deadlock

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 08:19 AM PST

An attempt by the Chairman of the Southeast Governors' Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi to reconcile both factions of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has ended in a stalemate. It was gathered...

#LekkiTollGateProtest: Disturbing Video of Mr Macaroni, other protesters

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 07:39 AM PST

  A video of Popular Nigerian Comedian Debo Adebayo, known as Mr Macaroni who was arrested this morning by the police for participating in the #OccupyLekkitollgate protest has surfaced. He...

Yoruba elders are aiming to destroy Nigeria’s security, integrity -Northern Elders

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 07:39 AM PST

  Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Friday alleged that some Yoruba elders are aiming to raise tensions and create fears among Nigerians in order to cause a crisis involving groups and regions in the...

NANS gets compensations for families of varsity students killed by Dangote Truck

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 07:02 AM PST

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has secured commitment from Dangote company for compensations for the students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State,...

2022: Oyetola disowns campaign posters

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 06:58 AM PST

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has disowned 2022 governorship campaign posters that have flooded the State. He said he was still preoccupied with the delivery of quality service to the...

EPL: Leicester beat Liverpool 3-1

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 06:51 AM PST

  Liverpool crashed to a dismal 3-1 defeat at Leicester to leave their top four hopes in jeopardy after Alisson Becker's latest blunder sparked a stunning collapse from the troubled Premier...

#OccupyLekki: It’s better to have protesters than bandits with AK-47 —Adamu Garba

Posted: 13 Feb 2021 06:42 AM PST

 Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has urged the men of the Nigeria Police Force to release all protesters arrested on Saturday at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State.   Garba, who...
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