Friday, 11 June 2021

NigerianEye: “#TwitterBan: They are hypocrites, Lai attacks US, UK, EU, others” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “#TwitterBan: They are hypocrites, Lai attacks US, UK, EU, others” plus 29 more


#TwitterBan: They are hypocrites, Lai attacks US, UK, EU, others

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 11:20 AM PDT

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has slammed the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries that criticised the suspension of social media giant,...

Avoid June 12 protests, US urges citizens in Nigeria

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 11:13 AM PDT

The United States Mission to Nigeria has advised its citizens in the country to avoid the June 12, 2021 protests which will take place on Saturday in several parts of the country. The US said this in...

June 12: We’ll crush any protest in Lagos – Police

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 10:24 AM PDT

  The Lagos State Police Command on Friday said it was not aware of any planned protest to commemorate 2021 Democracy Day on June 12 and vowed to quell any of such.   Acclaimed Yoruba...

June 12: Nigerians must stand against those engaging in insurrection, violence -Tinubu

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 10:20 AM PDT

 National Leader, All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to stand against those engaging in insurrection and violence as well as those trading in bigotry and...

‘You can’t claim projects you didn’t start’ — PDP hits Buhari over interview

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 10:17 AM PDT

 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is wrong for President Muhammadu Buhari to "claim" projects started by previous administrations. Buhari highlighted some of his administration's...

Onyema Nwachukwu is new spokesman as army carries out major reshuffle

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 10:16 AM PDT

  The Nigerian army has appointed Onyema Nwachukwu as its new director of public relations. In a statement on Thursday, Mohammed Yerima, former army spokesman, announced the posting and...

Niger govt committed to end banditry

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 09:56 AM PDT

  Niger Government has reiterated its continued commitment to bringing banditry and other forms of criminality to an end in the state. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government...

Restructuring: I’m an unapologetic believer – Buhari tells Sultan of Sokoto, CAN

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 09:54 AM PDT

 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he's an unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people.   Buhari said the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or...

Adoration Ministry reacts to Mbaka’s rumoured arrest by DSS

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 09:50 AM PDT

  The Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) has refuted claims that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka.   During a church programme last Sunday, Mbaka...

Salah wins Premier League Fans’ Player of the Year award

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 09:05 AM PDT

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League PFA Fans' Player of the Year. This is despite Liverpool's patchy campaign in the just concluded season. The Egyptian forward managed...

June 12: Northern group distances self from planned nationwide protest

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 08:51 AM PDT

The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, says it will not participate in the June 12 planned nationwide protest. The group noted that they were not contacted, hence it would not take part in the...

June 12: Sowore counters NANS, says planned protest holds

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 08:16 AM PDT

 A Nigerian human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has countered the decision of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS to suspend its planned protest on June 12.   Recall that...

June 12: We won’t allow another EndSARS experience – Police

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 08:15 AM PDT

  The Ondo State Police Command says it will not fold its arms and watch any protest, under whatever guise, in the state to degenerate to the #EndSARS mayhem.   DSP Tee Leo-Ikoro, the...

BREAKING: Buhari’s Friday interview promises to be revealing, says Presidency

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 08:08 AM PDT

  The Presidency says another interview with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, will air on Friday night and it will be "revealing".   Special Adviser to the President on Media and...

Telecom workers to embark on warning strike over bad working conditions

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 07:08 AM PDT

The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has said they will embark on a three-day warning strike from June 16. Opeyemi Tomori, PTECSSAN...

June 12: Protest, face full wrath of law – Kogi govt threatens protesters

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 06:25 AM PDT

  The Kogi State Government has told those planning to protest in the State on Saturday, June 12, to desist or face the full wrath of the law. Commodore Jerry Omodara, the State Security...

‘Nigeria needs Twitter’ — Lawan breaks silence on ban

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 05:54 AM PDT

 Senate President Ahmad Lawan has broken his silence on the suspension of Twitter by the federal government. Speaking with journalists at the national assembly in Abuja on Friday, Lawan said...

Sunday Igboho declares June 12 day of protest, warns Buhari

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 05:30 AM PDT

 Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared June 12 as day of protest for Yoruba Nation agitators.   The self-acclaimed Yoruba activist said the agitators will hold...

Rep member, Akande-Sadipe seeks Justice for hit-and-run accident victim

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 05:15 AM PDT

Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, House of Representatives member, is seeking justice for a man seriously injured during a hit-and-run crash in May 2021, saying the suspect is getting off "too easy." Speaking...

Kaduna govt confirms attack on Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 05:02 AM PDT

The Kaduna State Government on Friday confirmed bandits' attack on Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, stating that the state had been briefed. Samuel Aruwan, the state Commissioner, Ministry of...

Presidency accuses Nigerians of rejoicing over insecurity

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 04:27 AM PDT

  The presidency has accused some Nigerians of celebrating the insecurity currently ravaging many parts of the country.   Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and...

Obasanjo spent €400m on maritime equipment but it all disappeared — Obasanjo

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 04:24 AM PDT

 Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo spent between €300 million and €400 million on equipment for fighting insecurity in the...

How Aregbesola led one-man campaign to honour my father -Hafsat Abiola

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 04:21 AM PDT

Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late MKO Abiola, says her family is grateful to Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, for the role he played in seeing to it that her father was honoured. ...

Buhari dumps Idachaba as NBC DG, appoints Shehu Ilelah

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 04:19 AM PDT

  Professor Armstrong Idachaba, who has held forte since February 2020 as the helmsman of the National Broadcasting Commission has been removed.   In his place, President Buhari has...

Police group celebrates Chief Zebrudaya at 71

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 03:50 AM PDT

Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has celebrated veteran comedian, Chief Chika Okpala, popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya (ZB) alias 4.30, for using his craft to promote unity...

June 12: Protest is the language Buhari understands –Deji Adeyanju

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 03:43 AM PDT

  Activist and Convener of civil society organisation, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, says there is no going back on the planned June 12 protest by his group. According to him, protest is...

FG begins bidding process to sell off forfeited assets

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 02:58 AM PDT

  The federal government has commenced the bidding process for the sale of assets recovered and forfeited to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Abubakar Malami,...

ESN kidnapped, forced policewoman to identify other officers for assassination – Kayode Ogundamisi

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 02:54 AM PDT

 A popular Nigerian political activist and commentator, Kayode Ogundamisi, has accused the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militia arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), of...

Gunmen kill student, abduct lecturers in attack on polytechnic in Kaduna

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 02:51 AM PDT

 A student was killed in an attack by gunmen on Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna state.   The main campus better known as "UPE" and located along an expressway just at the entrance...

BREAKING: NANS suspends June 12 protest, distances self from ‘Buhari-must-go’ campaign

Posted: 11 Jun 2021 02:18 AM PDT

  The National Association of Nigerian Students has suspended its planned June 12 nationwide protest. NANS President, Sunday Asefon, made this known in a statement on Friday morning. It was...

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