Monday 30 August 2021

NigerianEye: “We’ll migrate all govt personnel, institutions to IPPIS platform – FG” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “We’ll migrate all govt personnel, institutions to IPPIS platform – FG” plus 29 more


We’ll migrate all govt personnel, institutions to IPPIS platform – FG

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 01:32 PM PDT

The Federal Government said it has resolved to migrate all government personnel, agencies and institutions that drew their cost from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to the IPPIS platform. The...

Some people planning perpetual crisis in Plateau using religion, ethnicity -Gov. Lalong

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 12:15 PM PDT

  Simon Lalong, governor of Plateau state, says some people are planning to keep the state in perpetual crisis using divisive methods. Over the past few weeks, Plateau has recorded a number...

PenCom to begin online verification, enrollment for 2021 retirees

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 12:06 PM PDT

  National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said it is set to begin online verification and enrollment for its 2021 retirees and prospective retirees of Federal Government Treasury-Funded...

Boko Haram surrender: Borno, security agencies, clerics, others reach 16 resolutions

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 12:03 PM PDT

  The stakeholder town hall meeting on Boko Haram hosted by Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri reached 16 resolutions.   It followed last week's consultations Zulum had with...

Thierry Henry lands coaching job

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 11:53 AM PDT

Former Arsenal captain, Thierry Henry, has agreed terms for a permanent role with Belgium's coaching staff until after the 2022 World Cup. The country's football federation confirmed this on...

BBNaija: Jaypaul, Jackie B emerge double Heads of House, others up for possible eviction

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 11:54 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemates, Jaypaul and Jackie B, has emerged as the Heads of House for this week. This comes after the duo finished the HoH challenge in the shortest...

Boko Haram surrender should be encouraged to end insurgency – Lawan

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 11:34 AM PDT

 Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that reports of Boko Haram fighters coming out of their trenches to surrender to Nigerian troops is a welcome development and should be encouraged.  ...

BBNaija: Why all housemates should be evicted – MC Galaxy

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 11:03 AM PDT

Singer, MC Galaxy, has revealed why all housemates in the Big Brother house should be evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 6 show on Sunday. The singer, in a post via his Instagram account on...

How to get a Parimatch bonus?

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 10:47 AM PDT

 Today almost all users pay attention to a loyalty program when choosing a bookmaker's office. It's easy to get the Parimatch bonusYou can get one already at the first stages of betting in this...

Unknown gunmen assassinate head of Bororo village in Kwara

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 10:40 AM PDT

Unknown gunmen have assassinated the head of a Bororo village, Alhaji Alhaji Sheidu Madawaki, at Obuh Ruga cattle settlement, Oro Ago kingdom in Kwara South Senatorial District. Reports gathered via...

I asked my daughter to go for BBNaija after my failed attempts – Angel’s mum

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 10:34 AM PDT

  Mother to Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Angel, has revealed that after her failed attempts to go for the show, she asked her daughter, Angel, to the game instead.   Her...

Messi’s debut for PSG breaks viewing records

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 10:00 AM PDT

 Lionel Messi's first official Paris Saint-Germain appearance was watched by an average of over two million viewers in Spain.   This made it the most-watched French football game in the...

Amaechi confessed Buhari govt habours thieves, treasury looters – PDP alleges

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 09:55 AM PDT

 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday said Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation has confessed to looting in President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.   PDP said Amaechi's...

BBNaija taught me patience, tolerance – Pere

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 08:19 AM PDT

 Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Pere, has revealed that the show has taught him how to be patient and tolerant.   The 36-year-old ex-military official stated this on Monday, day...

We’ll keep summoning anyone who violates broadcasting code– NBC

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 08:15 AM PDT

 Balarabe Ilelah, director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has called on media platforms to adhere to the regulations of the commission.   Ilelah said the commission...

FG borrowing sensibly to fund infrastructure –Zainab Ahmed

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 08:10 AM PDT

  Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, says the federal government is borrowing "sensibly" to cater to the country's infrastructure needs.   Addressing a press conference on the recent report...

Again, FG loses against Sunday Igboho in court

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 08:08 AM PDT

 The Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and the Department of State Services, DSS have again, lost an application seeking the vacation of order by the Oyo...

Bandits killed as military hits Kachalla Haru’s gang in Zamfara school

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 07:33 AM PDT

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jet on Sunday eliminated bandits at a school building in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara. The air raid targeted areas around Zangon Dammaka and Jajaye where a...

PDP’s loss in 2015, blessings in disguise – National Legal Adviser, Enoidem

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 07:28 AM PDT

The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, Emmanuel Enoidem has described the party's loss to the All Progressive Congress Party in 2015 as a blessing in disguise. He added that the...

Why I missed out on ‘King of Boys 1’ –Deyemi Okanlawon

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 06:07 AM PDT

  Deyemi Okanlawon says he auditioned for 'King of Boys (KOB) 1' but missed out during its filming because he was "preoccupied". The Nigerian actor, who played the role of 'Adetola Fashina'...

BBNaija S6: I was shocked that Pere wasn’t evicted, says Boma

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 06:04 AM PDT

 Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Boma, has expressed shock that Pere was not evicted out of the show during the Sunday live show.   He made this known in a discussion with...

BREAKING: CJN summons 6 Chief Judges over issuance of conflicting orders to political parties

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 06:02 AM PDT

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad has summoned six Chief Judges in the country over the conflicting court orders emanating from their states in the last one...

EPL: Cristiano Ronaldo’s responsibilities at Manchester United highlighted

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Graeme Souness, a former Newcastle United manager, has highlihhted the responsibilities of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Manchester United dressing room. The former manager also labelled Cristiano Ronaldo...

Defection: Osun APC receives PDP members, assures equal treatment

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 05:56 AM PDT

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State welcomed some members from the leading opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Ile-Ogbo in Ayedire Local Government Council Area of...

EPL: Solskjaer reveals position Ronaldo will play at Man Utd

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 05:58 AM PDT

 Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Cristiano Ronaldo will play centre-forward on his return to the club.   Ronaldo will wrap up his move back to Old Trafford this...

I have document, Fulani want to takeover Nigeria – Gov Ortom insists

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 05:17 AM PDT

  Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has insisted that the agenda of Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria is to conquer the entire nation.   The Governor, while speaking with BBC pidgin at the...

Fresh strike: ASUU gives FG Tuesday ultimatum

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 04:35 AM PDT

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to commence another strike action if the federal government fails to fulfill its agreement with the union by Tuesday, August 31....

Nigeria will not allow misuse of 5G technology – Pantami

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 04:31 AM PDT

 Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami says Nigeria is ensuring that 5G technology is not exploited after it goes into effect.   Pantami spoke when he received the...

Open grazing ban: Don’t frustrate enforcement from September 1 – Afenifere tells Buhari govt

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 04:30 AM PDT

   The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday, called on the Federal Government not to frustrate the enforcement of the ban on open grazing in the Southern part of the...

BBNaija: My confidence is now different – Queen says after Maria’s eviction

Posted: 30 Aug 2021 04:05 AM PDT

Following eviction of three housemates, Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Queen has said her confidence level in the show has been elevated. Queen was saved from eviction last night...

NigerianEye: “BBNaija: JMK, Sammie, Maria evicted from reality show” plus 24 more

NigerianEye: “BBNaija: JMK, Sammie, Maria evicted from reality show” plus 24 more


BBNaija: JMK, Sammie, Maria evicted from reality show

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 12:20 PM PDT

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Season 6 housemate, JMK, Sammie and Maria have been evicted from the reality show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the show made the announcement during the live show on...

Bandits kill Sen Na’Allah’s son

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 12:14 PM PDT

Suspected bandits have reportedly killed the son of Senator Bala Na'Allah . It was gathered that the deceased pilot, Abdulkarim Bala Na'Allah, was killed at his Malali (GRA) residence in Kaduna North...

EPL: Man United struggle to secure 1-0 win at Wolves

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 12:05 PM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo's presence was felt as Manchester United beat Wolves in their first game since announcing they had reached an agreement to re-sign the forward. Ronaldo was not at Molineux but...

PDP eulogises late Victor Uwaifo, urges FG to immortalize him

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 10:10 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday expressed shock and sadness by the death of highlife music maestro, sculptor and academician, Sir Victor Uwaifo. In a statement on Sunday by Kola...

Insecurity: Abiodun has admitted failure in Ogun – PDP

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 09:14 AM PDT

For saying that kidnapping and cultism are the greatest challenges facing the people of Ogun State, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Governor Dapo Abiodun has consciously admitted...

COVID-19: Lagos resumes vaccination tomorrow

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 09:04 AM PDT

The Lagos State Government says it will resume the administration of the second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Aug. 30. Mr Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director, Public Affairs in the state...

After serving Borno State as teacher for 35 years, man hawks to survive

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 08:42 AM PDT

Al-Amin Shettima Bello, a Borno man who served the government as a teacher for 35 years and retired meritoriously is now hawking along the streets of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Shettima...

Kaduna: Bandits kill two in Kajuru, as troops rescue three in Jema’a LGAs

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 08:30 AM PDT

Suspected bandits have killed two persons as military troops rescue three in separate attacks in Kajuru and Jema'a Local Government areas of Kaduna State A source told newsmen in Kaduna on Sunday...

Alex Ekubo breaks silence after fiancee calls off engagement, wedding

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 08:17 AM PDT

Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has posted on his social media for the first time since his fiancee, Fancy Acholonu ended their engagement and called off their wedding. Ekubo, however, did not respond...

We are proud of Gov Ortom – Middle Belt Forum attacks presidency

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 08:14 AM PDT

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has expressed delight with what it described as "the indelible footprints" of Governor Ortom on the nation's political sands. The forum said it watched with keen interest...

NDLEA arrests kingpin with 87 wraps of cocaine

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 06:26 AM PDT

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a narcotrafficker, Ibeh Kenneth Ejike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for ingesting 87 wraps of cocaine. A statement...

Afghanistan: Another explosion rocks Kabul

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 06:22 AM PDT

Another explosion rocked Afghanistan's capital of Kabul on Sunday, Aamaj News reported. It did not happen at the airport where the United States is winding up evacuation of Americans and where twin...

Liverpool v Chelsea: Ex-EPL referee, Mark Halsey gives verdict on Reece James red card, penalty

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 06:15 AM PDT

Former Premier League referee, Mark Halsey, has blasted Chelsea for complaining over referee Anthony Taylor's decision to red card Reece James and award Liverpool a penalty in their 1-1 draw with...

Probe AuGF, Aghughu over contradictions on alleged missing N4.973trn – HURIWA urges EFCC

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 06:05 AM PDT

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has asked the Auditor-General of the Federation, AuGF, Adolphus Aghughu, to avoid semantic gymnastics when he gives the nation a run-down of the...

I joined APC to kick out PDP, I achieved it – Oshiomhole

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 05:21 AM PDT

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has said he joined the party to form an alternative platform capable of kicking PDP out of power. Oshiomhole who...

EPL: Guardiola identifies player to play Kane, Ronaldo’s role at Man City after failed bids

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 03:42 AM PDT

Manchester City boss has said that Ferran Torres can play the club's top-9 role after the Premier League champions failed in their bid to sign either Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester City...

SERAP sues Buhari govt, demands publication of N729bn payments to 24m Nigerians

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 03:25 AM PDT

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos to compel President Muhammadu Buhari's administration to publicize details N729...

BBNaija: I don’t see other girls, they look like bags of rice – Saga to Nini

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:57 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Saga has revealed why he has no attraction towards other housemates as he does for Nini. Saga told Nini during a conversation that she was beautiful and that is...

Emirs of Kano, Bichi lose aunt Umma Bayero

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:52 AM PDT

Hajiya Umma Bayero, an aunt to Emirs of Kano and Bichi, Aminu Ado-Bayero and Nasiru Ado-Bayero, is dead. The deceased was a younger sister to the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero and mother to the State...

BBNaija: Moving on from Jackie B will hurt my feelings – Michael

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:49 AM PDT

Michael, Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate has admitted that moving on from his love interest Jackie B will hurt his feelings. The BBNaija 'Shine Ya Eye' housemate said this while having a...

Wolves vs Man Utd: Why Ronaldo will not make second EPL debut on Sunday

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:42 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo is not in line to make his second Premier League debut for Manchester United today. The Red Devils travel to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, having picked up four points...

He made music for all – Gov Obaseki mourns Victor Uwaifo

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:39 AM PDT

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of legendary musician, Prof. Victor Uwaifo. It was reported that the music legend died after a brief illness. Reacting, the...

Local vigilante members kill man while attempting to kidnap his son

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:36 AM PDT

Two vigilante members in Adamawa State, Abdulrahaman Yakubu and Suleiman Lawan have been arrested for allegedly killing a man in the course of a failed attempt to kidnap the man's son. The vigilante...

Confusion as Premier League hints on Ronaldo’s shirt number at Man United

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:32 AM PDT

The Premier League has instigated confusion by listing Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United shirt number as 7. United announced Ronaldo's stunning return to the club on Friday. The Red Devils'...

COVID-19: Nigeria records spike in fatalities

Posted: 29 Aug 2021 01:15 AM PDT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded more deaths from COVID-19 complications as infections continue to surge in the country. The NCDC via its verified website on Sunday...

Saturday 28 August 2021

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: Music legend Victor Uwaifo is dead” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: Music legend Victor Uwaifo is dead” plus 29 more


BREAKING: Music legend Victor Uwaifo is dead

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 12:07 PM PDT

  Music legend, Sir Victor Uwaifo has passed away. He was 80 years old.   In his lifetime, Uwaifo was a prolific songwriter, sculptor, music and instrument inventor.   Popularly known...

Channels interview: Retired naval officer not declared wanted, says DHQ

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 12:07 PM PDT

 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied declaring Kunle Olawunmi, a retired commodore in the Nigerian Navy, wanted over his comments during a recent interview with Channels Television.  ...

Nigeria and Bitcoin: A Great Union for The Future

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 11:44 AM PDT

  Despite recent moves by officials to clamp down on crypto, Bitcoin has never been more popular in Nigeria. But why is this? Local traders believe that interest in BTC across the nation,...

Why Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Tech Business?

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 11:32 AM PDT

  It's true what they say, "Time is money," and today, like never before, efficient time and workload management is crucial to be successful in whichever field you're working in. Modern...

Insecurity: Zamfara suspends movement of livestock across borders, shuts weekly markets

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 11:03 AM PDT

  Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, has ordered that transportation of livestock beyond the state's borders be suspended.   The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Friday...

EPL: It’s really painful, I’m very angry – Arteta reacts to Arsenal 5-0 defeat to Man City

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:51 AM PDT

 Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta says he was 'angry' after midfielfer, Granit Xhaka was sent off in Arsenal's 5-0 defeat to Manchester City.   The Spaniard suggested that his team suffered a...

Open grazing: You’re mentally handicapped – Soyinka blasts Buhari

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:50 AM PDT

 Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of suffering from "mental delusion."   Soyinka was reacting to Buhari's review of Open Grazing routes in some state...

BBNaija: I turned down celebrities in my DM, can’t date them – Angel

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:32 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Angel has said she cannot be in a relationship with any celebrity in the entertainment industry. Angel said this while having a conversation with...

Watch football today together with the reliable leader of the sports broadcasting market

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:32 AM PDT

 The season in the English championship is gradually gaining momentum. Now, it is easy to follow it on the sports statistics website. You can watch football today both via a computer and a...

Which platforms are compatible with the 1xBet app

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:28 AM PDT

 Right now the 1xBet official software is available for a wide range of devices. In fact, it should be stated that it is possible to use it in practically any smartphone or tablet currently in...

Unknown gunmen attack Fulani camp in Abuja, kill one, injure scores

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:02 AM PDT

Unknown gunmen have attacked Fulani camp behind LEA Nomadic School, near Gwako village, Gwagwalada area council, Abuja, killed one herder and injured others. It was learnt that the incident occured...

Ozil reacts to Arsenal’s embarrassing defeat to Man City

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 10:20 AM PDT

Mesut Ozil immediately took to Twitter to send a message to Mikel Arteta after Arsenal were hammered by Manchester City to leave them on the foot of the Premier League table. Arsenal lost 5-0 to Pep...

Three US residents indicted over ‘illegal exportation of arms to Nigeria’

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 07:50 AM PDT

  Three residents of Maryland, USA, have been indicted over allegations of exporting arms and ammunition to Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Friday by the US department of justice,...

FG declares ex-Naval officer wanted over anti-Buhari interview on Channels TV

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 07:47 AM PDT

  The Federal Government has declared a former Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi, wanted over his revelations on Channels Television's 'Sunrise Daily' breakfast programme last Wednesday.   He...

EPL: Torres records brace as Man City thrash Arsenal 5-0

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 07:33 AM PDT

Manchester City rubbed salt into Arsenal wounds with a 5-0 thrashing on Saturday to inflict the Gunners' worst start to a league season since 1954. Mikel Arteta's men have lost their first three...

Plateau only need peace to be Africa’s Europe – Shehu Sani

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 07:23 AM PDT

Against all odds, the former Senator Representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, on Saturday, said Plateau State need peace to be Africa's Europe because of its rich cultural...

I don’t know why Bishop Oyedepo makes noise about his private jet – Tunde Bakare

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 06:50 AM PDT

 The founder of Citadel Global Community Church (formerly Latter Rain Assembly), Tunde Bakare, has said he is no enemy of David Oyedepo, the founder of Winners' Chapel, although they share...

BREAKING: Secondus asks Akinwomi to preside over PDP NEC

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 06:11 AM PDT

 National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, on Saturday asked the Deputy National Chairman (South), Yemi Akinwomi, to preside over the National Executive Committee...

Rema is me, he will go far – Burna Boy

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 06:07 AM PDT

 Grammy award-winning star, Burna Boy has applauded Mavin star, Rema.   Burna Boy and Rema performed on stage at his concert at the o2 arena in London on Friday night.   Rema stunned...

Presidency replies Ortom, says Buhari didn’t accept invite to be terrorists’ negotiator

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 06:03 AM PDT

The Presidency on Saturday said the President, Muhammadu Buhari, did not accept any invitation to be the negotiator of terrorist group Boko Haram in 2012.   Senior Special Assistant to the...

Plateau assembly to residents: Defend yourselves against killers

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 06:03 AM PDT

  Plateau house of assembly has asked residents to stand up and defend themselves against killers in the state. Plateau has recently come under a series of attacks by gunmen, who kill...

Kogi completely destroyed under Yahaya Bello – Adeyanju

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 05:20 AM PDT

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been accused of destroying the State beyond repairs. Deji Adeyanju, convener of Concerned Nigeria, said Kogi State is the worst state in Nigeria under Bello's...

What Buhari has done to AK-47-wielding bandits worse than declaring them as terrorists –Garba Shehu

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 05:58 AM PDT

 Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, says what the Federal Government has done to AK-47-wielding bandits is worse than designating them as terrorists.   He spoke in an interview with BBC...

My Market is expensive, I can’t date a broke man -Tacha

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 04:51 AM PDT

 Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha has said she cannot be in a relationship with a broke man.   Tacha said this during her interview with...

Insecurity: APC lawmaker, Gagdi attacks Buhari’s style of leadership

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 04:35 AM PDT

Member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yusuf Gagdi, has called out President Muhammadu Buhari for the worsening security situation in...

Officer killed as police raid IPOB’s camp in Imo

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 03:58 AM PDT

 One officer was reportedly killed in a gun fight between the police and suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Akata, Oru East LGA of Imo state. Michael Abattam,...

Even as Christian, I refused to finance CAN building with govt fund –Obasanjo

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 03:56 AM PDT

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday said he once refused to use government's fund to complete a Christian Association of Nigeria building in Abuja.   Obasanjo spoke during the...

Sunday Igboho not criminal – Soyinka rebukes DSS, Buhari govt

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 03:56 AM PDT

  Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has maintained that Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho is not a criminal.   Soyinka said the Nigerian Government should tag herdsmen...

Afghanistan: IS remains a threat — Macron

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 03:38 AM PDT

French President Emmanuel Macron warned of the threat the Islamic State group poses ahead of an Iraqi summit Saturday overshadowed by the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and a deadly bombing in...

Plateau killings: Lagos evacuates three-week-old baby, others

Posted: 28 Aug 2021 03:32 AM PDT

  Lagos Government says it has evacuated a three-week-old baby, the mother and undergraduate students of the state's extraction studying at the University of Jos from Plateau. The evacuation...

NigerianEye: “BBNaija: Why I can’t date Cross though attracted to him – Maria” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BBNaija: Why I can’t date Cross though attracted to him – Maria” plus 29 more


BBNaija: Why I can’t date Cross though attracted to him – Maria

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 11:04 AM PDT

 Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Maria has said she's attracted to Cross.  Maria said this during her conversation with Nini and Peace in the executive lounge. She,...

Politicians behind killings, kidnappings, others in North – Zamfara Gov, Matawalle

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 11:02 AM PDT

  Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has expressed dissatisfaction over the alleged involvement of politicians working against the restoration of peace in the State.  ...

I can leave Man City anytime, says Guardiola

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:53 AM PDT

  Pep Guardiola denied on Friday that he will definitely leave Manchester City when his current contract expires in 2023.   The City manager was quoted after speaking at a Brazilian...

Rivers helicopter shooting victim speaks from hospital bed

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:50 AM PDT

 One of the victims of the alleged shooting by a yet to be identified helicopter along Port Harcourt-Bonny waterways has narrated how the incident happened.   This comes after a report that...

Ronaldo breaks silence after returning to Man Utd, pens farewell letter to Juventus

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:50 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo has penned an emotional farewell letter to Juventus fans after he left the club to return to Manchester United on Friday.   The 36-year-old hailed the Bianconeri as "the...

BBNaija: Stop slut shaming my daughter – Angel’s father reacts to housemates conversations

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:07 AM PDT

Father to Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Angel, has expressed displeasure over insults hurled at his daughter. Recall that Maria had in a conversation with Nini and Peace on Friday...

Ronaldo’s move to Man United: He’ll make life harder for us, Thomas Tuchel laments

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:01 AM PDT

Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has said that he would not want to Cristiano Ronaldo return to the Premier League. According to the German tactician, the Portugal interest would make life difficult for...

EPL: Man Utd officially announces Ronaldo’s sensational return

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:01 AM PDT

  Manchester United have officially confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the club.   The Red Devils announced this across their social media channels on Friday.   The 36-year-old...

Veteran actor Ifeanyi Dike is dead

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:01 AM PDT

Veteran actor and Chairman, Board of Trustees for the Action Guild of Nigeria, Ifeanyi Dike is dead.   This was confirmed  by the President of the Actor's Guild of Nigeria, Emeka...

Shiites accuse government of denying El-Zakzaky, wife right to travel for medical treatment

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 09:56 AM PDT

Four weeks after being discharged and acquitted by a Kaduna State High Court, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeenah Ibrahim, are yet to...

Ronaldo becomes EPL’s highest-paid player after Man United return

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 09:50 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo is now the highest-paid player in the Premier League, following his shock return to Manchester United, according to Sky Italia. The 36-year-old has agreed on personal terms with...

BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Man United

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 09:02 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly joined Manchester United. According to Italian football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City pulled out of negotiations. Romano tweeted: Cristiano...

Details of Man United’s bid for Juventus’ Ronaldo revealed

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT

  Manchester United have submitted an offer for Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.   Manchester United is offering 25m euros to Juventus for the superstar, NE gathered as per Skysports....

BREAKING: Obasanjo rules out Yoruba Nation, IPOB, says ‘whatever happens, Nigeria’ll continue to exist’

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 08:57 AM PDT

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday did not mince words about the unity and indissolubility of Nigeria when he said the country that sprawl over 923,768 km² with over 200 million...

Release Igboho to continue his journey, Prof. Soyinka tells Benin Republic

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 08:54 AM PDT

  Playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka has called on the government of the Republic of Benin to release Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to continue his...

BBNiaja: I do not trust Maria – Pere reveals

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 08:46 AM PDT

  Big Brother season 6 housemate, Pere has revealed the housemate he trusts the least in Biggy's house.   Pere during his diary session told Biggy that he does not trust Maria at all....

I am pained, my child died in captivity, I couldn’t bury him – Father of kidnapped Tegina pupil

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 08:43 AM PDT

 The Proprietor of Tanko Salihu Islamic school Tegina, Rafi local government area of Niger State, Mallam Idris Umar and father of an abducted child who died in captivity said he is pained that...

Kiddwaya, DJ Cuppy get acting debut in British reality series

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 08:24 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya and popular disc jockey Ifeoluwa Otedola aka DJ Cuppy have gotten their acting debut in a British docu-reality series 'Highlife.' Kiddwaya made the...

Go after Salihu who threatened to kill Christians, leave Ortom’s interviewers – Reno tells DSS

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 08:03 AM PDT

Human rights activist and lawyer, Reno Omokri has slammed the Department of State Services for reportedly inviting Channels TV presenters over interviews granted Governor Samuel Ortom and Retired...

EPL: Ronaldo in shock return to Man Utd as Man City pulls out of transfer negotiation

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 07:31 AM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo is set for a shock return to Manchester United. According to Italian football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has decided to pull out of negotiations. Romano...

PDP fixes October 30 for national convention

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 07:18 AM PDT

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed October 30 and 31 for the conduct of the national convention of the party. Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state and chairman of the PDP Governors'...

PHOTOS: Actress Rachel Oniga buried in Lagos

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 07:15 AM PDT

Legendary Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga, has been buried in Lagos. The actress died from heart-related issues on July 30 at the age of 64. A lying-in-state ceremony had earlier been held for...

Ronaldo jets out of Italy, bids farewell to Juve teammates

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 07:10 AM PDT

  Cristiano Ronaldo boarded a private plane out of Turin after saying his goodbyes to his Juventus team-mates as boss Max Allegri confirmed his imminent exit from the club.   The...

BBNaija: Michael sees Angel like a ‘pr0stitute – Maria

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 10:46 AM PDT

  Big Brother season 6 housemate, Maria has said Michael sees Angel like a 'pr0stitute.   Maria said this during a conversation with Nini and Peace on Friday.   She said Angel flirts...

Nigerian govt stops salaries of striking doctors

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 07:05 AM PDT

 The Nigerian government has commenced the implementation of "no work, no pay" against striking doctors.   Director of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebimpe Adebiyi,...

EPL: Guardiola breaks silence on Man City’s move for Ronaldo

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 07:05 AM PDT

 Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Cristiano Ronaldo will decide his future amid speculation he is interested in the player.   The Premier League champions are in...

BBNaija: Sammie has right to slut-shame Angel, says Maria

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 06:01 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija housemate, Maria, on Friday said Angel is manipulative. She also said Sammie has the right to slut shame Angel because she disrespected him by kissing different guys in the...

Exam Malpractice: WAEC begins clamp down on Miracle Centres

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 05:54 AM PDT

The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has said it will do everything possible to stop special centres, also known as 'Miracle Centres'. Eucharia Onodu, WAEC's zonal coordinator in Enugu, made...

PDP crisis: Secondus breaks silence on reinstatement as National Chairman

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 05:48 AM PDT

   Uche Secondus, embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday opened up on his reinstatement by a Kebbi State High Court.   Secondus said PDP believes...

BBNaija: I can’t trade any housemate for my Boyfriend – Maria

Posted: 27 Aug 2021 05:32 AM PDT

  Big Brother season 6 housemate, Maria has revealed that she is not ready to trade her boyfriend for any guy in the house.   Maria made this known during a discussion with fellow...