Tuesday, 22 June 2021

NigerianEye: “Angry protesters block Abuja airport road, demand President Buhari’s resignation” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Angry protesters block Abuja airport road, demand President Buhari’s resignation” plus 29 more


Angry protesters block Abuja airport road, demand President Buhari’s resignation

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:22 PM PDT

  Angry protesters on Monday in Abuja demanded the resignation of the President Muhammadu Buhari, over the rising insecurity in the country. The protesters, largely youths, demonstrated under...

Again, UAE suspends flights from Nigeria

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:14 PM PDT

The United Arab Emirates has again suspended flights to and from Nigeria, 48 hours after lifting the initial ban. The Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management had earlier...

APC will struggle after Buhari leaves in 2023 - Senate President, Ahmad Lawan

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:08 PM PDT

  President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may face challenges after the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari from office in 2023, except timely...

Buhari’s die-hard following is legendary - Garba Shehu

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:57 PM PDT

  Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, has described the following of President Muhammadu Buhari as "legendary". He made the comment in reaction...

Unknown gunmen shoot ATM customer dead in Ibadan

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:48 PM PDT

  A yet-to-be identified man was allegedly shot dead at Water bus stop, along University of Ibadan, Ojoo Road on Monday after withdrawing some cash at the Automated Machine (ATM) The News...

FG appoints Ayade’s ex-commissioner as EFCC secretary

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 02:20 PM PDT

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has announced the appointment of Mr. George Ekpungu as the new Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ekpungu, who served as...

Heritage Bank staff besiege Andy Uba’s Abuja residence over ‘unpaid loan’

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 11:12 AM PDT

  Some workers of Heritage Bank on Monday besieged the residence of Andy Uba, former senator from Anambra state, over a loan they said he owes the financial insitution. The staff of the bank,...

I have no problem with Mercy Aigbe, says estranged husband

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 11:00 AM PDT

 Lanre Gentry, the estranged husband of popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has stated that he has no issues with the delectable actress.   The pair who have a son together, engaged in...

BREAKING: Lagos Assembly amends Electoral Commission law

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:53 AM PDT

The Lagos House of Assembly, on Monday, reviewed and amended a portion of the law creating the state's Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The legislature revised the law by creating a...

Nigerian Idol: Last four contestants emerge

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:38 AM PDT

The race to the finals of the Nigerian Idols reality television show has become hotter as the top four contestants have emerged. Following the eviction of Faith Jason, the top four contestants ―...

ISWAP one-eyed commander, Kennami confirmed dead after Sulum elimination

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:05 AM PDT

  Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated another top commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Amir Kennami.   Kennami also known as 'One Eye General',...

We will give account for our time in govt – Gbajabiamila to APC

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 10:02 AM PDT

 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has reminded the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the platform will give account for its leadership of Nigeria.   The Lagos...

2021 UTME: JAMB gives new instruction to candidates of delisted centres

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:30 AM PDT

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has told candidates who were scheduled to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in delisted centres to print new...

Buhari approves two new universities of technology for Jigawa, Akwa Ibom

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:29 AM PDT

The Buhari Government has announced the establishment of two universities of technology in Jigawa and Akwa Ibom, while also upgrading and equipping four others. The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu...

15 teachers abducted in Niger school have escaped, says headmaster

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 09:29 AM PDT

  Abubakar Alhassan, the headmaster of Salihu Tanko Islamic School in Niger state, says 15 of the teachers abducted from the school have escaped from captivity. Alhassan spoke when Abubakar...

Why AY and I grew apart, Bovi reveals

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:20 AM PDT

Bovi has revealed why he and Ayo Makun known as AY grew apart. He made this known during a chat with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Rubbin Minds on Monday. It all started when the host, Ebuka asked if he was...

EFCC arrests two suspects over N768m fraud

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:14 AM PDT

Two suspected fraudsters, Konne Israel Barieeba and Osuji Miracle Obieze have been arrested by Lagos Zone of the EFCC for obtaining N768.6m by false pretence. The suspects, alongside Obialor...

Insecurity: Those threatening Nigeria’s peace will be punished – Buhari blows hot

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 08:01 AM PDT

 President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to deal with those threatening the peace of Nigeria, stressing that they will be brought to book.   Buhari assured that no effort will be spared in...

Don’t mention unknown gunmen to me, they are not spirits – Gov LaLong tells Police

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:59 AM PDT

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has told the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Baba and other security agencies that he doesn't want to hear about unknown gunmen in his state.   LaLong...

ECOWAS shifts launch of single currency to 2027

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:54 AM PDT

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a new road map to launch "Eco", its proposed single currency, in 2027. Speaking with journalists on Saturday, Jean-Claude...

2023 Presidency: Abaribe has endorsed my ambition – Moghalu

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:50 AM PDT

 A former presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has disclosed that Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe has endorsed his 2023 presidential...

No school is safe until govt negotiates with bandits, says Gumi

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:49 AM PDT

  Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Abubakar Gumi, has said there are about 100,000 armed bandits in the North-West alone.   Gumi said the bandits kidnapping school pupils were disappointed...

Do not turn media aides to attack dogs, Senator Ajibola urges politicians

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:11 AM PDT

Senate spokesman Ajibola Basiru has warned politicians not to turn their media aides into attack dogs against their perceived political enemies, saying that they have better services to offer than...

Kwara Govt evicts Saraki’s football club from Stadium

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:07 AM PDT

The Kwara Government has evicted Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC from the state's stadium complex in Ilorin. The eviction was contained in a notice sent to the club by the State Sports...

Nigerian jailed in UK for serial rape of 13 year-old girl

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 07:02 AM PDT

A 64 year-old Nigerian, Adeyinka Oluwaseyi Ajose has been jailed for 18 years by a UK court, for serial rape of a 13 year-old girl. Ajose, 64, of Croydon was sentenced 17 June at Croydon Crown Court...

Pathologist tenders autopsy reports of 99 persons killed during #EndSARS protests

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:13 AM PDT

  John Obafunwa, chief pathologist at the Lagos state University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has submitted autopsy reports of 99 persons killed during the #EndSARS protests in Lagos to the...

Immigration officers collecting bribes from criminals – Babandede

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:10 AM PDT

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has warned officers and men of the service against compromising Nigeria's security through bribe taking.  ...

BREAKING: Again, UAE places ban on Nigerian flights

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 06:06 AM PDT

  The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has again announced indefinite suspension of flights from Nigeria to Dubai.   This is coming barely 48 hours after the UAE announced that it has finally...

10,000 fans to attend Olympics amid COVID-19 surge

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:38 AM PDT

Organisers have said that up to 10,000 fans will be allowed at the Tokyo Olympic events, as they warned that the competition could move behind closed doors if infections surge. This declaration on...

Kebbi abduction: Most students still with bandits – Shehu Sani

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 05:35 AM PDT

 Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has insisted that most abducted students from Kebbi State are still with bandits.   Bandits abducted students and teachers of the Federal...

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