Monday, 21 June 2021

NigerianEye: “Kidnap victims escape from armed bandits as drunken guard sleeps off” plus 25 more

NigerianEye: “Kidnap victims escape from armed bandits as drunken guard sleeps off” plus 25 more

Kidnap victims escape from armed bandits as drunken guard sleeps off

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 10:04 PM PDT

  About 15 persons recently abducted by bandits in Tegina town of Niger State on Sunday escaped from their captors' den in Zamfara State. The 15 were among the adults abducted together with...

Crazy policeman kills 5 people in Enugu

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 09:50 PM PDT

  A police inspector attached to a lotto company in Enugu went berserk today as he attacked a compound, shot five persons dead and injured gravely another four. The Police Command in Enugu...

Student shot dead as security men, rice smugglers clash in Badagry

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 12:28 PM PDT

An SS3 student was shot dead during a clash between security operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team and suspected rice smugglers at Irosu Village near Badagry on Saturday. The News Agency of...

Euro 2020: Switzerland defeat Turkey 3-1

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 12:23 PM PDT

Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice as Switzerland beat Turkey 3-1 in Baku on Sunday but they will have to wait to see if they reach the last 16 of Euro 2020 as one of the four best third-placed...

Wales qualify for Euro 2020 last 16

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 12:18 PM PDT

Matteo Pessina scored as Italy made it three wins out of three at Euro 2020 by beating 10-man Wales 1-0 to finish top of Group A on Sunday with both teams advancing to the last 16. Pessina's goal...

Insecurity: Kebbi shuts 7 schools indefinitely

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 09:28 AM PDT

No fewer than seven schools in Kebbi State have been shut down indefinitely in the aftermath of the attack on Federal Government College (FGC), Birnin Yauri, by suspected bandits. This was confirmed...

Edo’ll appoint commissioners soon, deputy gov assures

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 09:24 AM PDT

  The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said that the state cabinet will be formed in few days by Governor Godwin Obaseki, saying the delay was to ensure that the people...

NAF strikes Modu Sulum, ISWAP chief who took part in Shekau’s killing

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 09:21 AM PDT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) eliminated dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Lamboa in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday. The multiple airstrikes conducted by...

Insecurity threatening girl-child education in northern Nigeria, says Lawan

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 09:16 AM PDT

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has raised the alarm that the disturbing insecurity in the northern part of Nigeria was already affecting the disposition of young people, especially girls,...

Only church businesses, investments surviving in Nigerian economy – Bishop Oyedepo

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 08:55 AM PDT

Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners Chapel has said only church investments are currently surviving in the Nigerian economy. Oyedepo said church investments are doing well because there are no wrong...

Police engage bandits in gun duel, kill 14 in Benue

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 08:51 AM PDT

No fewer than 14 bandits who attacked a police station in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State have been killed. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday norning when the...

Banky W, Kizz Daniel, Dotman, others celebrate Father’s Day for first time

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 08:48 AM PDT

Father's Day is a day set aside to honour fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In most parts of the world, Father's Day is commemorated on the third Sunday...

VIDEO: Bishop Oyedepo under fire for supporting FG social media regulation

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 08:05 AM PDT

The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo has recently been attacked, as he supported the proposed social media regulation by the Nigerian Government.  He gave the...

Euro 2020: Ronaldo, Schick lead chase for Golden Boot

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 07:20 AM PDT

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Czech Republic striker, Patrick Schick, currently lead the race to land the Golden Boot at the ongoing European Championship. Ronaldo is level with Schick on...

Nigerian returnee from Pakistan hides heroine in private part

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:41 AM PDT

Ezenyeche Kingsley Ebuka, a Nigerian returning from Pakistan, has been arrested by NDLEA operatives for attempting to bring heroine into Nigeria. He was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International...

I have no regrets relocating to Nigeria, says BBNaija star Anto

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:29 AM PDT

A former Big Brother Naija contestant and actress, Antoinette Lecky, popularly known as Anto Lecky, has said that though some days could be tough, she had no regrets relocating to Nigeria from her...

Chelsea coach, Tuchel takes decision on selling Werner to Real Madrid

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:22 AM PDT

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has decided not to sell striker, Timo Werner, to Real Madrid this summer, the UK Sun reports. Tuchel has made it clear he doesn't want his countryman Werner to leave...

Unknown gunmen kill OAP in Ibadan

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:18 AM PDT

Gunmen whose whereabouts are still unknown have killed an On Air Personality (OAP), Mr. Titus Badejo. It was gathered on Sunday that Badejo formerly worked with Naija FM, Ibadan, Oyo State. A source...

Buhari’s policies detrimental to peaceful coexistence – Cleric

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:15 AM PDT

The Director-General, Centre for Justice on Religious and Ethnicity, Rev. Kallamu Musa Ali Dikwa, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government from 2015 to date, has introduced some...

FG urged to probe mercenaries, fake military uniforms in Ebonyi

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 06:10 AM PDT

The Nigeria Parents Forum has urged the Federal Government to investigate the alleged mobilization of mercenaries and military uniforms in Ebonyi. National Coordinator, Monday Eze, in a statement...

I’m from Edo State, says Ex-boxing champion Wilder

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 03:28 AM PDT

Former heavyweight boxing champion, Deontay Wilder, stunned fans globally after he revealed on Saturday he had traced his roots to Edo State. In a viral video posted on Youtube, Wilder, who has never...

Nigeria will not make meaningful progress without borrowing – Fashola

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 03:23 AM PDT

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has defended the Federal Government's resort to loans to expand infrastructure in the country. Fashola, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria...

Twitter ban: SERAP sues FG, Lai Mohammed over directive to broadcasters

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 02:51 AM PDT

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja "to stop the Federal Government and the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai...

Emirates Airlines resumes flights to Nigeria

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 02:47 AM PDT

  UAE carrier Emirates Airlines would start carrying passengers from South Africa, Nigeria and India from 23 June, the UAE embassy said as it announced revised rules on COVID-19. "We look...

Entertainers celebrate Charly Boy at 70

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 01:35 AM PDT

Nigerian showbiz maestro and rights activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has received congratulatory messages from actor, Yemi Solade; comedian, MC Abbey; and other celebrities on...

Euro 2020: Spain, Poland in danger of early exit

Posted: 20 Jun 2021 01:25 AM PDT

Both Spain and Poland are in danger of failing to qualify for the knockout stage of the European Championships after drawing their second Group E game 1-1 on Saturday. The result leaves the Spanish...
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