Wednesday, 19 May 2021

NigerianEye: “Premier League: Man City lose to Brighton, United held as fans return” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Premier League: Man City lose to Brighton, United held as fans return” plus 29 more

Premier League: Man City lose to Brighton, United held as fans return

Posted: 18 May 2021 02:35 PM PDT

Brighton staged a superb fightback from two goals down to beat Manchester City 3-2 after the champions had Joao Cancelo sent off, while Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by relegated Fulham...

BREAKING: Okowa sacks CoS, SSG, commissioners, political aides

Posted: 18 May 2021 11:02 AM PDT

Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dissolved the State Executive Council and sacked all the commissioners and political appointees. Former Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu made this...

Workers’ strike: NLC behaving like bandits, says El-Rufa

Posted: 18 May 2021 10:13 AM PDT

  The wrangle between labour unions and the Kaduna State Government has degenerated into name-calling and caterwauling as the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, described the Nigeria...

CSO tackles MURIC, says Muslim cannot succeed Buhari

Posted: 18 May 2021 10:09 AM PDT

  The Nigeria Equity Group (NEG), a civil society organisation, has faulted the recent call by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) for a Yoruba Muslim to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in...

I perceive colours in shades of grey – Tonto Dikeh reveals her achromatopsia

Posted: 18 May 2021 10:03 AM PDT

 Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed that she is colour blind and only able to perceive colours in different shades of grey — a medical condition which is known as achromatopsia.  ...

Explosion rocks Gbenga Daniel’s hotel in Abeokuta, kills two, injures three others

Posted: 18 May 2021 10:00 AM PDT

  A technician and a yet-to-be identified persons have been confirmed dead in a gas explosion that rocked Conference Hotel, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.   The hotel located at...

Report suspicious movements around you, says Lagos First Lady

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:53 AM PDT

Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged residents to be more security conscious and promptly report any suspicious movement. Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged residents especially market men...

There must be death penalty for kidnappers — Oluwo

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:48 AM PDT

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has recommended the death penalty as punishment for banditry, corruption and insurgency.  Oluwo in Iwo on Tuesday said such crimes form the foundation...

EPL: Two Man United legends inducted into Premier League’s Hall of Fame

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:33 AM PDT

 Two Manchester United legends, Eric Cantona and Roy Keane, have become the latest players to be inducted into the English Premier League, EPL, Hall of Fame.   The Hall of Fame, which was...

LaLiga Santander: Atletico Madrid known for suffering – Luis Suarez

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:31 AM PDT

  Luis Suarez says Atletico Madrid suffered in the league this season and that he had not expected such to happen.   Suarez said this amid a tense La Liga title race which has gone right...

El-Rufai full of himself – Aisha reacts to gov declares NLC’s Wabba wanted

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:30 AM PDT

 Aisha Yesufu, a rights activist, has reacted to Governor Nasir El-Rufai's remarks declaring the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba wanted.  ...

Timipre Sylva hints on date for passing of PIB by National Assembly

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:11 AM PDT

 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has revealed that the National Assembly will pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the end of June.   Sylva...

Kaduna strike: Negotiate with labour, APC governors advise el-Rufai

Posted: 18 May 2021 09:10 AM PDT

  The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has advised Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, to negotiate with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to resolve the strike in the state.   The...

Boko Haram: Oby Ezekwesili denies saying BBOG sponsored by Fulani to rubbish Goodluck Jonathan

Posted: 18 May 2021 08:55 AM PDT

 Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on Nigerians to ignore a "malicious quote" attributed to her regarding the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.   Social media reports...

Strike: El-Rufai orders dismissal of Kaduna varsity lecturers

Posted: 18 May 2021 08:53 AM PDT

 Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ordered the dismissal of Kaduna State University who join other workers on strike in the state.   He made this known in a press statement by his...

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is now a mom

Posted: 18 May 2021 08:08 AM PDT

  Supermodel Naomi Campbell is now a mother. The 50 year-old diva welcomed her first baby in an announcement on Instagram on Tuesday. She shared with her 10.4 million fans a photo of her hand...

Minimum wage: Kwara workers attack AbdulRazaq, say govt insincere

Posted: 18 May 2021 07:57 AM PDT

Kwara State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress has accused the state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of insincerity over the welfare of the state working force on the implementation of the N30,000...

Strike: El-Rufai fires Kaduna nurses below level 14

Posted: 18 May 2021 07:56 AM PDT

 Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has sacked all nurses below grade level 14 in the state for embarking on strike in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress.   The governor...

Anthony Joshua, Fury’s fight may be suspended over Wilder rematch order

Posted: 18 May 2021 07:54 AM PDT

 Tyson Fury's heavyweight unification fight with Anthony Joshua could be put on hold after an independent arbitrator ruled that the WBC heavyweight champion must face former champion Deontay...

Former Jigawa Chief Judge, Ringim dies in fatal car crash

Posted: 18 May 2021 07:20 AM PDT

Ex-Chief Judge of Jigawa State Aminu, Sabo Ringim has died in a fatal motor accident. The incident occurred around 1:00pm in Shafar village, Ringim Local Government area. The spokesman of the NSCDC,...

Armed thugs attack NLC procession in Kaduna

Posted: 18 May 2021 07:16 AM PDT

The police and other security agents, on Tuesday, dispersed heavily armed thugs who attacked labour union leaders and members in Kaduna. Armed with knives, sticks and stones, the thugs attacked the...

Insecurity: Take battle to enemy’s camp – IGP Usman launches new Operation in Southeast

Posted: 18 May 2021 06:45 AM PDT

  The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday, launched a special operation for the Southeast region.   He launched the operation tagged "Restore Peace",...

Senate asks FG to suspend NIN requirement for UTME

Posted: 18 May 2021 06:41 AM PDT

 The senate has asked the federal government to suspend the National Identification Number (NIN) requirement for students seeking to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)....

NAFDAC approves Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Posted: 18 May 2021 06:39 AM PDT

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria.   The agency's Director-General, Prof Moji...

NLC chairman replies El-rufai, says come and arrest me

Posted: 18 May 2021 06:36 AM PDT

  The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has reacted after he was on Tuesday declared wanted by the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai.   Wabba had on Monday led...

Chelsea vs Leicester City: Tuchel names squad for EPL clash after FA Cup final defeat

Posted: 18 May 2021 06:34 AM PDT

 Chelsea will be looking to end a run of two successive losses when they face Leicester City for the second time in the space of just four days.   Tuesday's game will be played at Stamford...

Abidemi Rufai: Arrest of Abiodun’s aide embarrassment to Ogun, says PDP

Posted: 18 May 2021 06:06 AM PDT

  The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has described the arrest of Abidemi Rufai, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun as an embarrassment. The Chairman of the PDP in the...

Fayemi sets up committee on review of 1999 constitution in Ekiti

Posted: 18 May 2021 05:32 AM PDT

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, has set up a nine-member committee to harmonise the views of the government and people of the state on the review of Nigeria's 1999 constitution. According...

Sanwo-Olu unveils cashless FLM Bus Scheme, set to ban okada

Posted: 18 May 2021 05:28 AM PDT

  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday unveiled the cashless First and Last Mile (FLM) bus schemes to ply inner routes and announced that the government will soon place total ban...

Reps consider bill to ensure President-elect forms cabinet within 30 days of inauguration

Posted: 18 May 2021 05:23 AM PDT

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to provide a timeframe for a president-elect to appoint ministers. The bill seeks to, among other things, ensure that a president...
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