Friday, 19 February 2021

NigerianEye: “Fulanis killed, cows stolen – Bandits list grievances to Sheikh Gumi” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Fulanis killed, cows stolen – Bandits list grievances to Sheikh Gumi” plus 29 more

Fulanis killed, cows stolen – Bandits list grievances to Sheikh Gumi

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 12:22 PM PST

 Armed bandits terrorizing some Local Government Areas and communities in Niger State have expressed their anger with locals.   They listed their grievances during a mediation chat with...

I mistakenly said all bandits are criminals -Zamfara Gov. Matawalle

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 12:18 PM PST

  The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed, has clarified a statement he made during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   The governor had gone to...

I’m not responsible for Tonto Dikeh’s failed marriage -Rosy Meurer

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 12:15 PM PST

  Rosy Meurer, Nigerian actress, has reacted to allegations that she is responsible for Olakunle Churchill and Tonto Dikeh's failed marriage. Meurer has been in the news ever since Churchill...

From Feb 27, trucks parked around Lagos ports will be impounded

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 12:02 PM PST

  Hadiza Bala Usman, managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says trucks found around the ports corridor in Lagos from February 27 will be impounded. At an interactive...

Protesting will take you nowhere unless you have a seat at the political table -El-Rufai

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 11:03 AM PST

 Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, has urged Nigerians to take more active interest in politics — rather than focus on protests — if they really want to contribute to the country's...

Paternity scandal: Shina Peters reacts to claims he abandoned ‘son’ with late Funmi Martins

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 10:33 AM PST

  Veteran Nigeria musician and newly ordained Bishop, Shina Peters, has addressed allegations that the late Nollywood actress, Funmi Martins, bore him a son, whom he has abandoned.  ...

Abducted Kagara students, others to be released soon —Zamfara bandits’ leader

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 10:19 AM PST

  The Zamfara bandits' leader, Dogo Gide, who controls the southern part of the Zamfara forest, has assured that the kidnapped teachers and students of Government Science College Kagara in...

West Africa won’t have enough space for us — if there’s crisis in Nigeria – Tinubu

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 10:59 AM PST

Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on warring parties across the country to embrace peace.   Tinubu spoke on Friday during the eighth-day Fidau...

PHOTO NEWS: Saraki, PDP leaders meet Ibrahim Babangida

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 10:00 AM PST

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some leaders of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) visited former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Friday. The meeting was held at the IBB Hilltop...

Why I invited soldiers to Orlu -Gov. Hope Uzodinma

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 09:12 AM PST

  Following the ongoing military action in some parts of Orlu Senatorial District of Imo State, the state governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has insisted that his administration would not yield to...

I started my political journey at Lateef Jakande’s house, says Tinubu

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 08:44 AM PST

  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has hailed the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.   This was at the eight-day Fidau...

Intensify prayers for Leah Sharibu’s release —Pastor Adeboye

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 08:41 AM PST

 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye, has called for the release of Leah Sharibu, the Christian girl in captivity of Boko Haram terrorists.   In...

Orlu air attack: We’ll never forget 1967, Igbos will fight back – Ohanaeze faction warns govt

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 08:38 AM PST

  Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned the Nigerian government that Igbo people will never be intimidated again without fighting back.   A statement by the Chidi Ibeh faction of the Igbo group said...

My wife slaps me each time I correct our children – Man tells court

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 08:19 AM PST

A civil servant, Oyeniyi Oyedepo, on Friday, told a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to end his 14-year-old marriage to Iyabo, because his wife slaps him whenever he disciplines their four...

15-year-old boy in police net over alleged attempt to kidnap students in Niger

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 08:14 AM PST

The Niger Police Command has arrested 15 years old Samaki Azozo, a student of Government Science School Izom, over an alleged attempt to kidnap students of the school in Gurara Local Government...

Orlu air attack: You’ve finally declared war on us – IPOB tells Nigerian govt

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 08:05 AM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says the Federal Government has declared war on the people of South-East by its military operation in Orlu, Imo State. It was reported a military bombardment in...

BREAKING: Lagos judicial panel issues compensation to victims of Police brutality

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 07:11 AM PST

  Two petitioners have been awarded N10 million each as compensation by the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Restitution and Inquiry set up to investigate cases of police brutality especially...

Niger govt begs bandits to give room for dialogue, reconciliation

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 07:03 AM PST

  The Niger State Government has begged bandits unleashing terror on its citizens across the state to lay down their arms and give room for dialogue and reconciliation for peace and security to...

Jakande refused to be President of Nigeria, says Tinubu

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 06:10 AM PST

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has claimed that the late Lateef Jakande, the first civilian governor of Lagos State, turned down the chance to become...

Buhari govt enabling kidnapping, making friends with abductors – Ezekwesili

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 05:58 AM PST

Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of Education has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of enabling kidnapping in Nigeria. Ezekwesili said this while condemning the abduction of 27...

Nigerian military launched second Biafra war in Southeast – Nnamdi Kanu cries out

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 05:56 AM PST

 Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday accused the Nigerian military, Department of State Services, DSS and the police of launching a second Biafra war in...

Sheikh Gumi’s style better than Igboho’s, says Shagari’s grandson

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 06:44 AM PST

  Bello Shagari, the son of former President Shehu Shagari, says Sheikh Gumi, who is under criticism for meeting bandits, is better than Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday...

Lagos govt must prove Tinubu’s son doesn’t control tollgates —Bode George

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 05:37 AM PST

  A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has called on the Lagos State Government to prove that the son of an All Progressives Congress leader,...

My comment on herders wielding AK-47 rifles a figure of speech -Bauchi Gov.

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 05:35 AM PST

 Bala Mohammed, Bauchi state governor, says his statement that herders should wield AK-47 rifles to defend themselves is a figure of speech. Last week, Mohammed said herders have no choice but...

Kwara govt shuts down 10 schools over hijab controversy in Ilorin

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 04:42 AM PST

The Kwara State government, on Friday, ordered immediate closure of ten grant aided schools in Ilorin, the state capital over hijab controversy. They will remain closed pending the resolution of the...

LaLiga: Messi advised to leave Barcelona immediately

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 04:10 AM PST

  Former Real Madrid defender, Oscar Ruggeri, has urged Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, to leave Camp Nou immediately his contract expires this summer.   Rugger, a fellow compatriot with...

Gumi asks FG to grant bandits ‘blanket amnesty’

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 04:04 AM PST

  Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, has asked the federal government to grant 'blanket amnesty' to bandits.   Gumi made the comment while addressing journalists on Friday after meeting...

My leg may be amputated if not granted bail, Maina tells court

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 03:19 AM PST

  Abdulrasheed Maina, former boss of defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), on Friday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that his leg might be amputated if not granted bail to have...

Kagara abduction: Niger gov speaks after meeting Sheikh Gumi

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 03:19 AM PST

  Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has described as 'rumour', the purported release of abducted students and members of staff of Government Science College, Kagara.   Bello spoke...

APC gradually sinking Nigeria – PDP group

Posted: 19 Feb 2021 03:14 AM PST

The Chairman, Abia PDP Media Support Group (AMSG), Chief Emmanuel Nwaeze has described the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State as a party of deceivers and desperate liars who...
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