Tuesday, 30 March 2021

NigerianEye: “Nigeria 3-0 Lesotho: Super Eagles winning return to Lagos excites fans” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigeria 3-0 Lesotho: Super Eagles winning return to Lagos excites fans” plus 29 more


Nigeria 3-0 Lesotho: Super Eagles winning return to Lagos excites fans

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:24 PM PDT

  Football fans on Tuesday expressed their excitement over the 3-0 victory recorded by Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State. It...

AFCON Qualifier: Arsenal’s Elneny refuses to play as substitute, asks Egypt coach not to invite him again

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:14 PM PDT

Arsenal midfielder, Mohammed Elneny, has rejected the Egypt coach, Hossam El Badry's request for him to warm-up at half-time during their African Cup of Nations qualifying game against Kenya. The...

Umahi condemns herdsmen attack on Ebonyi communities

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 02:09 PM PDT

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has condemned the attack on some villages in Ishielu Local Government Area by suspected herdsmen. The killings took place Monday night in Nkalaha, Obegu, Amazu,...

Insecurity: We’ve achieved some level of peace, says defence minister

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:50 PM PDT

  Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, says the country has experienced some degree of peace amid the current security challenges. The military has been fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the...

FG unveils immigration express centre, promises passports in 72 hours

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:50 PM PDT

 The federal government has unveiled the express passport processing centre of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The centre, dubbed the "premium passport processing centre", is expected...

Buhari’s London medical trip started before he became president –Garba Shehu

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:32 PM PDT

  Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, has said the President, Muhammadu Buhari, began his yearly medical trip to London even before he came into office as Nigeria's president in 2015.  ...

NIN: Court bars FG from blocking SIM cards in April

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:24 PM PDT

  A Federal High Court in Lagos State has barred the Federal Government from blocking SIM cards not linked to National Identity Numbers next month.   The Ministry of Communications and...

God told me Donald Trump will return as president in April, US evangelist claims

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:24 PM PDT

  Nathan French, an American evangelist, says God told him that Donald Trump, former US president who lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, will be miraculously reinstated in April.   The...

Look for suitable investor to take over Sunshine Stars FC within 60 days – Akeredolu tells C’ttee

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:42 PM PDT

 Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday finally revealed that the state has concluded plans to sell the state-owned football club, Sunshine Stars.   The move of the state...

UK medical checkup: Buhari has failed – PDP

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:42 PM PDT

  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said President Muhammadu Buhari's routine medical trips overseas is an indictment of his Presidency's failure to fix Nigeria's healthcare system.  ...

Wikipedia locks Tinubu’s page for ‘persistent vandalism’ after age is edited 84 times

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 11:43 AM PDT

Wikipedia editors have locked the profile page showing details about the life of Bola Tinubu, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for "persistent vandalism".   Tinubu celebrated his...

D’banj gives five young Nigerians N1m each as development fund

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 11:43 AM PDT

  D'banj has rewarded five young Nigerians with a total of N5 million to develop themselves. The reward came through the CREAM Platform, a Heritage Bank-backed creative reward platform he...

BREAKING: Osimhen, Onuachu score as Nigeria thrash Lesotho 3-0

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 11:26 AM PDT

Super Eagles beat Lesotho 3-0 in their final Group L match in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State on Tuesday. Napoli's striker Victor Osimhen gave Super Eagles...

Wike sacks his Commissioner for Environment

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 11:08 AM PDT

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has sacked the State Commissioner for Environment, Igbiks Tamuno. This is contained in a statement by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers State...

FG to create 30,000 jobs for Nigerians

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 10:57 AM PDT

 The Federal Government is set to create 30,000 jobs through the Community Safety and Human Security Programme (CSHSP) initiative to reduce crimes and violence across the country.   The...

Those seeking Nigeria’s break up will not succeed – Osinbajo

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 10:57 AM PDT

  Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned purveyors of Nigeria's break up to desist.   The VP spoke at the palace of the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu, during a courtesy visit on Tuesday....

Gunmen storm Ibadan again, abduct farmer, couple

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 10:01 AM PDT

Some gunmen have stormed Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and kidnapped no fewer than three persons. The three people were kidnapped at two different locations within the Oluyole local government area...

Providing healthcare services for Benue people is my priority – Gov Ortom

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 09:12 AM PDT

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday, said one of the top priorities of his administration is to guarantee good health for the people of the State. The governor made the assertion at the...

BREAKING: Super Eagles starting XI vs Lesotho

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:54 AM PDT

  Coach Genort Rohr has named a strong side to face Lesotho in the last game of the AFCON qualifiers in Lagos, which kicks off by 5pm.   Alex Iwobi returns to the starting line-up with...

BREAKING: Abia Deputy Chief of Staff dies

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:51 AM PDT

  Deputy Chief of Staff to Abia Governor, Chief Agwu Ukpai, is died.   Ukpai's death was said to have shaken members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those within government...

UNILAG releases cut-off marks, OAU post-UTME results out

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:32 AM PDT

 The management of the University of Lagos has released cut-off marks for 2020/2021 admission into the institution. The admission cut-off marks were released on the university's website on...

‘It’s disgusting, anti-Christ’ — Fani-Kayode slams Toyin Lawani over nun-inspired dress

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PDT

Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister, has called out Toyin Lawani over her recent racy nun-inspired outfit.   The fashionista had sparked outrage over her controversial dress for the...

It was a slip of tongue, I didn’t mean FG should recruit 50m into Nigerian Army – Tinubu

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:18 AM PDT

  National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he never meant that the Federal Government should employ 50 million but 5 million youths into the...

FLASHBACK: In 2019, Buhari said Nigeria was losing billions of naira to medical tourism

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:15 AM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari travelled to London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday for a medical check-up. Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, said the trip is strictly "routine". "President...

UEFA speaks on Ronaldo’s goal in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against Serbia

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:13 AM PDT

  UEFA has explained why Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Serbia was not given in a dramatic World Cup qualifier 2-2 draw last weekend.   The top European football...

BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 08:07 AM PDT

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 2nd and Monday the 5th of April 2021 as public holidays, to mark the Easter celebrations this year. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced...

Some people colluding with govt officials to undermine national security -Monguno

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 07:15 AM PDT

  Babagana Monguno, national security adviser (NSA), says sponsors of criminality are working with persons in "critical agencies of government" to frustrate the efforts to secure the country....

BREAKING: Buhari departs Nigeria for London

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 07:13 AM PDT

  The President, Muhammadu Buhari , has departed Nigeria for London, United Kingdom.   He left on Tuesday afternoon in one of the jets in the presidential fleet through the Nnamdi Azikwe...

Mya Yafai deactivates IG account amid rumoured affair with Davido

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 07:12 AM PDT

  Mya Yafai, American model and social media celebrity, has deactivated her Instagram account amid rumoured affair with Davido, Nigerian singer. The spotlight has continued to beam on the...

Father of six children arrested for allegedly raping neighbour’s daughter

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 06:36 AM PDT

The Police in Yola, Adamawa State, on Tuesday arrested a father of six children for alleged s3xual assault of his neighbour's 9-year-old girl. DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, the Police Public Relation Officer...

NigerianEye: “Students, RCCG members’ abduction: I’m not a negotiator for bandits – Gumi” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Students, RCCG members’ abduction: I’m not a negotiator for bandits – Gumi” plus 29 more


Students, RCCG members’ abduction: I’m not a negotiator for bandits – Gumi

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 03:44 AM PDT

  Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic scholar, has said he does not negotiate for bandits.   Gumi disclosed this during a meeting with former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani,...

PHOTO: Chioma trends as Davido is pictured kissing rumoured girlfriend, Mya Yafai

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 03:54 AM PDT

The Nigerian Twitter space was buzzing on Tuesday morning with many writing about Chioma after a loved-up picture of Davido and Mya Yafai surfaced online.   According to reports, the trending...

Some secessionists’ll become opposition campaign managers in 2023 -Senator

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 03:24 AM PDT

  Ajibola Basiru, senate spokesperson, says some of those calling for the division of Nigeria will become campaign managers for opposition parties during the 2023 elections. Basiru, lawmaker...

Tinubu is kingmaker — he’ll support a youthful president in 2023 -Yahaya Bello

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 03:20 AM PDT

  Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says he believes Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), will support a youthful president in 2023. Although Tinubu has...

Newspaper erroneously announces death of Tanzania’s new president

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 03:20 AM PDT

  Samia Hassan, the new president of Tanzania who took over from after the death of John Magufuli, has been pronounced dead by Daily News.   Oh sorry, that was a mistake: the Tanzanian...

Alaafin of Oyo laments release of arrested Fulani kidnappers by police

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:48 AM PDT

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has lamented the way the police treat some cases involving some suspected criminals who are Fulani. The monarch said some Fulani persons who were...

Security operatives nab four suspected killer herdsmen terrorizing Delta communities

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:43 AM PDT

A combined team of policemen and operatives of the Department of State Security, DSS, with vigilant men from Abraka and Umutu Communities in Ethiope-East and Ukwuani Local Government Areas,...

Postpone your training of new recruits because of Ramadan– Islamic group tells Nigerian Army

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:40 AM PDT

  The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed to the Nigerian Army to postpone its training exercise until after the Ramadan fast.   The training of new recruits of the army is billed...

‘Selfish lawmakers put Nigeria in jeopardy’ — Amaechi speaks on delayed China loan approval

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:38 AM PDT

  Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says the "selfishness" of some lawmakers, which resulted in a probe and generated publicity on the details of a 2018 Chinese loan agreement, has...

‘You are agitating wrongly’ -Tinubu tells Igboho, others

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:38 AM PDT

  National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday said Sunday Igboho and others agitating for break-up of Nigeria are doing so wrongly.   He emphasised...

It broke me emotionally, Nigerian Idol contestant reacts after Seyi Shay’s gloomy verdict

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:29 AM PDT

  The 17-year-old Nigerian Idol contestant criticized by Seyi Shay has said he was broken emotionally and psychologically. Seyi Shay is one of the judges for the show's 6th season alongside DJ...

What’s wrong with you? -Pastor Oyakhilome slams pastors endorsing COVID-19 vaccine

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:26 AM PDT

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has questioned fellow pastors endorsing the COVID-19 vaccine.   According to Oyakhilome, pastors should not be telling their members to go ahead and take a jab of the...

Toyin Lawani lashes out at critics after being criticised for raunchy nun outfit

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:26 AM PDT

Celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani has defended herself after being called out over the raunchy nun photos she shared on social media.   The popular fashion entrepreneur came under attack for her...

COVID-19 vaccine not mark of the beast, accept it – Prophet Iginla tells Christians (VIDEO)

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:24 AM PDT

The General Overseer of the Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla has given his opinion about the COVID-19 vaccine.   The vaccine has caused confusion and division in the Christendom,...

FG slams heavy fine on brands running adverts on CNN, others

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:22 AM PDT

  The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says Nigerian brands like Guinness which run adverts during foreign matches must compulsorily advertise during Nigerian Premier Football...

LaLiga: Cristiano Ronaldo gets new role at Real Madrid

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:17 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered the role of an ambassador by Real Madrid when he retires from playing, according to OkDiario. The sports site reports that Real Madrid have no plan to resign the...

BREAKING: Iwobi tests negative for COVID-19

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:13 AM PDT

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi, has tested negative for COVID-19. It was earlier reported that officials of the Super Eagles team questioned...

10 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Ondo

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:35 AM PDT

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State. EFCC in a tweet on Monday identifed the suspects as...

Medical trip: Hand over to Osinbajo, stay in London forever – Nigerians tell Buhari

Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:31 AM PDT

Some Nigerians have demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari transmits power properly to his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo before embarking on his London medical trip on Tuesday. Buhari will depart...

Super Eagles vs Lesotho: Lagos to restrict movement in Surulere

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 02:10 PM PDT

There will be a partial restriction of movement in some parts of Surulere, Lagos State on Tuesday as Super Eagles face Lesotho in their Africa Cup of Nations last qualifying match.   The Lagos...

10 facts you probably didn’t know about Tinubu at 69

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:36 PM PDT

  National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu stands tall among leaders in Nigeria.   He is regarded as a patriotic elder statesman and Pan-Africanist who...

‘I’m always ashamed of myself whenever l lavish victims’ money’ – 18-year-old Yahoo Yahoo boy

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:38 PM PDT

  An 18-year-old boy who specialised in hacking bank accounts has been arrested by men of the Ondo State Police Command. The teenage hacker, who expressed regret over his action, disclosed that...

Recruit 50 million youths into Army – Tinubu tells Buhari

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:38 PM PDT

  Bola Tinubu, National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to recruit 50 million youths into the army.   Tinubu said...

Shehu Sani, Gumi meet over kidnapped students, RCCG members

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:26 PM PDT

  Senator Shehu Sani and Popular Northern Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Monday, met over gunmen abduction of the 39 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Mando,...

BREAKING: Buhari to visit UK for medical check-up Tuesday

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:50 PM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari will jet out to London, United Kingdom on Tuesday for medical check-up.   Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement...

Femi Adesina on unemployment: Cut Nigeria some slack, things are looking up

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 01:19 PM PDT

  Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, says Nigeria should be given some credit because things are looking up for the country. Commenting on Nigeria's 2020...

EFCC arrests 18 suspected Internet fraudsters in Abuja

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:49 PM PDT

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters at a hideout in Gwarimpa and Dawaki Extension, Abuja. The arrest was sequel to credible intelligence...

SCID Panti: Rights group reports police officers to Buhari, IGP, Lagos

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:42 PM PDT

  The Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to curb the excesses of officers of the State...

Fani-Kayode shares old video of lovey-dovey moments with estranged wife, Precious

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:41 PM PDT

  Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister, has shared footage of the good old times with Precious Chikwendu, his estranged wife, where they both spoke openly of each other's virtues. Ever...

Boko Haram insurgency funded with proceeds of banditry, kidnapping -Fayemi

Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:34 PM PDT

 Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, says some of those pulling the strings of banditry and kidnapping are funding the activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the north-east.   Fayemi...

Monday, 29 March 2021

NigerianEye: “Speeding driver kills woman, dies” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Speeding driver kills woman, dies” plus 29 more


Speeding driver kills woman, dies

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:53 PM PDT

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday confirmed the death of a speeding driver and a female pedestrian at Obiuno Road in Igbo Ukwu community, Anambra State. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Anambra's...

Buhari never promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar – Presidency

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:41 PM PDT

The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari never promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar. Femi Adesina, a presidential spokesman, described the claim as fake and false. "It does...

AFCON Qualifiers: NFF suspects foul play, to conduct another COVID-19 test on Iwobi

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:32 PM PDT

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will carry out another COVID-19 test for Everton forward, Alex Iwobi. Iwobi tested positive on arrival at Porto Novo ahead of Saturday's 1-0 win over Benin...

COVID-19: Nigeria records 104 fresh cases, 7 deaths

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:26 PM PDT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has reported 104 fresh cases of coronavirus in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The agency made the announcement on Sunday night while...

69th Birthday: Tinubu explains mission in Kano

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:05 PM PDT

Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, said he is in Kano State to preach unity in Nigeria. The former Lagos Governor restated the need for Nigerians to strengthen the bond...

Imo: Okorocha, Eze Ilomuanya clash inside aircraft

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 12:08 PM PDT

Former Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha and the Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, clashed on Sunday aboard an Air Peace flight to Abuja. The traditional ruler confronted Okorocha, the Imo West...

69th birthday: Sanwo-Olu describes Tinubu as ‘a cheerful giver’

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:38 AM PDT

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, on his 69th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement...

Tacha attacks Gov Wike’s critics for gifting Burna Boy land, N10m (VIDEO)

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:34 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha has slammed those criticising Governor Nyesom Wike for giving Burna Boy a land and N10m cash gift. Burna...

Gifting Burna Boy not bad, our politicians have stolen too much – Deji Adeyanju

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:24 AM PDT

Human rights activist, Adeyanju Deji, has said there is absolutely nothing wrong in gifting Nigerian artists and footballers. Adeyanju said this while reacting to the backlash against Governor Wike...

Rivers Traditional ruler rescued after 6 weeks in captivity

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:20 AM PDT

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Traditional Ruler of Ikuru in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Aaron Miller who was Kidnaped by...

Prophet Ayodele predicts major bomb scare in Abuja, Lagos, others, hijack of Cameroon govt

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:16 AM PDT

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the President of Cameroun, Paul Biya against dullness in his government as he foresees his government being...

69th birthday: Tinubu remains influential in Nigeria – Buhari

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:12 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his 69th birthday. Buhari hailed the former two-term Governor of Lagos State, "whose acumen and influence according to him, continue to...

Kaduna abduction: Shehu Sani calls for intensified efforts to rescue 39 students

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:08 AM PDT

The Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has called for an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rescue the 39 students of the Federal College of...

COVID-19: Nigeria on alert over fake vaccines shipped to Africa

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:05 AM PDT

The Nigerian government has placed its agencies on alert following speculations of fake COVID-19 vaccines reportedly dispatched to Africa. The authorities also allayed fears that harmful jabs were...

Palm Sunday: Cleric urges Christians to promote Christ’s virtues

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:54 AM PDT

 Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, has urged Christians to promote the virtues of Jesus Christ in their service to God. Badejo, who made the call in an interview on...

Real Madrid to sell six players to bring in Mbappe, Haaland

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:50 AM PDT

Real Madrid is planning to sell up to six players, in a bid to fund the transfers for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Mundo Deportivo reports that Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Raphael...

Police arrest two pastors over ESN attack on operatives

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:44 AM PDT

  The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two pastors in connection to the recent attacks on operatives in the South-East region. The pastors are among 16 suspects arrested in a joint operation...

Hijab controversy: Religious laws made for poor folks – Catholic priest

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:32 AM PDT

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has said that most laws created in the name of religion are meant for the poor and poor women. The Priest said this in a post via his Facebook account...

2023: PDP to waive nomination fees for youths

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PDT

The National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee (NRSC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recommended the exemption of nomination fees for aspirants who are 35 years and below. This was...

Petrol tanker drivers threaten nationwide strike

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:17 AM PDT

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened industrial action. The PTD gave the warning in a communique after a meeting in...

Ganduje shuns warning by Arewa youths as Tinubu arrives Kano for birthday

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:24 AM PDT

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Kano for his much-publicised birthday celebration, despite strong opposition by groups in the state. It...

BREAKING: Ohanaeze floats parallel secretariat in Enugu

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:18 AM PDT

The crisis rocking the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo reached its peak on Sunday, with the opening of a parallel Secretariat by the Engr. Chidi Ibeh-led group. This is coming...

COVID-19: Vaccine not for sale —FG

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:52 AM PDT

The Federal Government has dispelled the possibility of any fake COVID-19 vaccines being administered or sold by unauthorised institution in the country. This is contained in a circular signed by Dr...

Malaysian firm battles FG over multibillion-naira passport booklets contracts

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:42 AM PDT

A directive by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 that the Nigerian passport booklets should be produced locally has not been carried out two years down the line. It was gathered that the delay was...

Leah Sharibu: Report of second baby heartbreaking, parents insist

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:15 AM PDT

  Leah Sharibu's parents, Nathan and Rebecca, have described as "heartbreaking rumours" reports that their daughter had given birth to a second baby in Boko Haram captivity. Demanding that...

Probe Kogi over N4.5bn COVID-19 funds, SERAP urges Buhari

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 03:56 AM PDT

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to "direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate...

Misplaced priority, Nigerians attack Gov Wike over N10m gift to Burna Boy, others

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 03:02 AM PDT

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to lambast the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for promising to give N10m each to Burna Boy and other artistes who performed at the Burna Boy Homecoming Concert...

Boko Haram: Insurgents disconnect power supply to Maiduguri towns

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:58 AM PDT

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says insurgents have again vandalised two towers on the Damaturu–Maidugiri 330kiloVolt Transmission Line. TCN's General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah,...

Blame youth unemployment for Insecurity, says Atiku

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:54 AM PDT

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the insecurity Nigeria is currently facing is the result of youth unemployment in the country. Atiku said this in reaction to a report by...

17 countries qualify for AFCON 2022

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:01 AM PDT

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday, confirmed that 17 countries have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, with one round of qualifying fixtures left. CAF in a tweet on...