Wednesday, 17 February 2021

NigerianEye: “Nigerians blast Defence Minister for his controversial comments about self-defence” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigerians blast Defence Minister for his controversial comments about self-defence” plus 29 more

Nigerians blast Defence Minister for his controversial comments about self-defence

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 10:35 PM PST

  Maj. General Bashir Salihi Magashi, Nigeria's defence minister has come under fussilade after his gaffe that Nigerians should defend themselves when attacked by bandits. He was speaking...

Don’t be cowards, defend yourselves – Defence Minister to Nigerians – (VIDEO)

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:31 PM PST

 Nigeria's Defence Minister, Bashir Magashi, has advised citizens to defend themselves.   The retired General told Nigerians to stay at alert at all times.   Magashi addressed...

Niger Abduction: Schools becoming danger spots for bandits – NUT

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 02:06 PM PST

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has threatened to withdraw all teachers' services in the affected states of the federation due to insecurity in the country. NUT in a statement tagged:" Terrorist...

Niger Abduction: APC leaders patronise bandits, PDP alleges

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 02:02 PM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the abduction of students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kagara, Niger State, by bandits, who invaded the school. The party made the...

We’ll rescue Kagara students like we did Kankara schoolboys -Defence minister

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 01:49 PM PST

  Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, says the government will secure a swift and safe release of the schoolchildren abducted from the Government Science College (GSC), Kagara, Niger state. ...

Insecurity: Governors in crucial meeting at Aso Rock

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 10:10 PM PST

  Governors of the 36 states of the federation on the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum have arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for a crucial meeting over the worsening security...

Kagara Abduction: Troops in pursuit of abductors of Niger students – Army

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 01:11 PM PST

 The Nigerian Army says its troops have been mobilised in pursuit of abductors of kidnapped members of staff and students of Government Science School, Kagara, Niger State.   About 27...

Panic in Owerri college as lecturer slumps, dies in classroom

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 01:04 PM PST

  Fear has engulfed the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE) in Owerri, Imo state, after Echetama, a senior lecturer of the institution, slumped and died in a lecture hall on...

‘I inherited banditry’ — Matawalle speaks after briefing Buhari on situation in Zamfara

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 12:09 PM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, to discuss the security situation in his state. Matawalle told state house correspondents that the...

ICPC uncovers ‘budget manipulation’ in majority of MDAs

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 12:02 PM PST

  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused some ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of budget manipulation. Bolaji Owasanoye,...

Thierry Henry set to return to English football as manager

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:38 AM PST

Bournemouth believe they have convinced Thierry Henry to become their new manager, according to the UK Mirror. Henry is currently in charge of Montreal in the Major League Soccer (MLS). The...

2023: Saraki shares details of meeting with ex-PDP govs

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:34 AM PST

Details of the PDP closed-door reconciliation meeting between former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former governors of the party and Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has emerged. Saraki, on...

EPL: I stole, sold Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney’s boots to feed my family – ex-Manchester United star, Morrison

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 08:39 AM PST

  Former Manchester United player, Ravel Morrison has revealed how he used to steal Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney's boots from the club's dressing room, sell them to provide food for his...

Insecurity: Another civil war, imminent – Prophet Ayodele warns Buhari

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 08:38 AM PST

  The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to seek divine help to end insecurity in the country or Nigeria will go into...

Serie A: Victor Osimhen receives backlash for taking pictures with Cristiano Ronaldo, Buffon

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 08:14 AM PST

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has come under fire for taking pictures with Juventus' legendary duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gigi Buffon after Napoli's 1-0 win over the Italian giants on...

Shasha market mayhem: Ganduje donates N18.5m to victims

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:58 AM PST

 Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has donated N18.5 million to 185 indigenes of the state who were victims of the Shasha market mayhem in Ibadan.   Alhaji Garba Mohammed, Kano State...

Davido, Feminist Coalition, Olugbenga Agboola make 2021 TIME100 NEXT list

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:54 AM PST

  Popular Nigerian singer, Davido and The Feminist Coalition group have made 2021 TIME100 NEXT. According to TIME Magazine, TIME100 Next list is an expansion of their flagship, TIME100...

BREAKING: Kidnapped Niger students: FG considers political, military options

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:30 AM PST

The federal government says measures are in place to ensure the safe release of abducted students and staff of Government Science College Kagara in Niger State. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed,...

Australian Open: Tsitsipas stuns Nadal in five sets

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:36 AM PST

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas recovered from two sets down to stun Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, ending the Spaniard's bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title. Second...

Wife kills husband over suspicion of infidelity in Ondo

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:27 AM PST

A woman has killed her husband in Ondo State over suspicions of infidelity. The man was killed after his wife allegedly received a call from another lady. The suspect identified as Queen Beatrice was...

I bought my third jet during COVID, prayed pandemic doesn't end -Apostle Suleman boasts (VIDEO)

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:50 AM PST

 A video wherein Apostle Johnson Suleman, the founder of Omega Fire Ministry (OFM), boasted about purchasing his third private jet during the COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced and gone viral. On...

Jeff Bezos overtakes Elon Musk to become world's richest person again

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:12 AM PST

  Amazon owner, Jeff Bezos has reclaimed his title of world's richest person.   Recall that Elon Musk, Tesla CEO earlier overtook the Amazon boss to become the world's wealthiest person...

Atiku calls for safe release of abducted students in Niger

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:07 AM PST

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on the federal government to ensure the immediate and safe return of all students abducted at the Government Science College (GSC) Kagara, in Niger...

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde trademarks her name

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:06 AM PST

  Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has trademarked her name. The movie star made this known via her Twitter page on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.""OMOTOLA" is now Trademarked," she...

Nollywood actress, children homeless in US

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:02 AM PST

  Nollywood star Actress, Mistura Asunramu Alao and her children have fled their home in Dallas, United States, due to extreme cold after suffering power outage which was caused by a winter...

Saraki-led PDP reconciliation committee in crucial meeting with ex-govs, deputies

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 05:57 AM PST

 The Dr Bukola Saraki-led National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee is currently locked in a meeting with former Governors and Deputy Governors of the party.   The meeting which is...

Ethnic crisis: I’ll lead massive protest against Buhari govt – Bamgbose

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 05:23 AM PST

Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has vowed to lead a massive protest against President Muhammadu Buhari's government over ethnic clashes...

Europa League: Arsenal gets major boost ahead of Benfica clash

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 04:41 AM PST

Arsenal has been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their Europa League round of 32 clash with Benfica at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Thursday. Arsenal defender, Kieran Tierney, who didn't...

Niger Senator, Enagi declares Buhari govt incompetent over insecurity

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 04:33 AM PST

Senator representing Niger South Senatorial district, Birma Enagi, has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is incompetent. He also said that the government has disappointed the...

Buhari deploys security chiefs in Niger over Kagara abductions

Posted: 17 Feb 2021 04:26 AM PST

 President Muhammadu Buhari has deployed security chiefs in Niger state over the abduction of schoolchildren from Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi local government area of the state....
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