Thursday, 30 September 2021

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: Buhari orders lifting of Twitter ban” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “BREAKING: Buhari orders lifting of Twitter ban” plus 29 more


BREAKING: Buhari orders lifting of Twitter ban

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 11:30 PM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the ban on microblogging site, Twitter, be lifted. President Buhari made the disclosure in his October 1 independence anniversary speech on...

Six More Persons Die As Nigeria Records 437 New Covid-19 Cases

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:45 PM PDT

  Nigeria's COVID-19 death toll rose to 2,701 on Wednesday after six more people battling the disease lost the fight. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed this in an...

Gunmen kill two policemen in attack on Anambra station

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:29 PM PDT

  Two policemen were confirmed killed in yesterday's attack on a police station in Anambra State by gunmen. An account put the death toll at five The killings came barely 24 hours after Dr....

Nigeria's debts hit N35 Trillion

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:24 PM PDT

  Nigeria spent N445.4bn on debt servicing payments in the second quarter of this year, the latest data obtained from the Debt Management Office have shown. From April to June 2021, Nigeria...

Man jailed for withdrawing N900,000 from neighbour's account

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:20 PM PDT

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Yakubu Samaila before Justice M.T. M Aliyu of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna. He was...

Femi Adesina: For Nigeria at 61, It's Lafiya Dole, Peace by Force

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:39 PM PDT

 Nigeria is 61 years old as an Independent country. And so what? What's the big deal about it? That is what some people will say, arguing that all we have seen is flag independence and no true...

How Davido helped me at the ‘grassroots’ – Actress Toyin Abraham

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:36 PM PDT

  Nollywood star, Toyin Abraham, revealed that award-winning singer, Davido, helped her when she was at the grassroots by being there for her when she needed him.   The actress took to her...

Alaafin honours Gbajabiamila with ‘Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland’ chietaincy title

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:32 PM PDT

  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been conferred with the traditional title of Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland (the Supreme Lawmaker of Yorubaland) by the...

Okonjo-Iweala insists she’s enjoying WTO job amid talks of resignation

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:30 PM PDT

 Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), says she is still enjoying her job amid talks of resignation.   On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that the WTO DG...

Ronaldo, Salah fight for Premier League prize

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:26 PM PDT

Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for September. The 36-year-old has been in fine form since he returned to Old...

Governor Ayade, deputy snub FG team in Calabar

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:21 PM PDT

Governor of Cross River State, Professor Benedict Ayade and his Deputy, Professor Ivara Esu, snubbed the federal government team led by Director General of National Emergency Management Agency...

I'm deeply concern at level of disunity, intolerance, bigotry in Nigeria - Atiku

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:53 AM PDT

  Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to remain united despite their current existential challenges and struggles for economic survival.   He also called...

REVEALED: Akunyili had 51 year-old bullet in his skull before Tuesday's fatal shot

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:53 AM PDT

  The children of Dr John Chike Akunyili have revealed that their father had in his skull a bullet that was at least 51 years old, before the fatal gunshot on Tuesday in Anambra state.  ...

Serial child rapist refused bail in Niger State

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:35 AM PDT

The Minna Senior Magistrate Court Five has remanded a serial rapist, Usman Galadima over the s3.xual assault of 14 pupils of his primary school in Niger State. The suspect, a school teacher of...

Nigeria@61: Presidency announces time for Buhari’s October 1 address

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:19 AM PDT

President Muhammad Buhari is expected to address the Nigerian nation on Friday, October 1, 2021, by 7am. This was contained in a statement on Thursday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,...

BREAKING: Unknown gunmen murder policemen, civilians in Anambra

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 10:05 AM PDT

  Policemen and civilians have been murdered in Anambra State, 48 hours after the assassination of Dr Chike Akunyili and others.   Eyewitnesses say the attack was carried out by the...

Nigeria at war with herself, citizens act like lunatics – Varsity Don, Akeredolu-Ale

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 09:25 AM PDT

  The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Professor Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale, has said Nigeria at 61 was at war within herself...

Lawan mocks Safe School Initiative program, describes it as failure

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 09:21 AM PDT

  President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said on Thursday, that the Safe School Initiative programme in Nigeria was designed to fail.   Lawan spoke at an investigative hearing by the...

PDP, 2023: Atiku, Kwankwaso may lose presidential ticket – Buhari’s aide, Bashir suggests

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 09:20 AM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhar's Personal Assistant on Digital and New Media, Bashir Ahmad has reacted to reports making the rounds that the People's Democratic Party, PDP has zoned its National...

How dad was murdered -Obumneme, Dora and Chike Akunyili’s son

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 09:20 AM PDT

  Obumneme, a son of the murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili has described how his father was killed by the yet-to-be-identified persons.   The medical doctor and widower of a late Minister of...

Nigeria@61: Lawan sues for unity, faith in Nigeria

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 08:29 AM PDT

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has urged Nigerians to unite for the progress of the country and continue to keep faith with their fatherland. Lawan, in a message on Thursday by Ola Awoniyi,...

I’ve watched fight against Usyk, learnt my lesson – Anthony Joshua

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 08:17 AM PDT

Anthony Joshua says he has watched his fight with Oleksandr Usyk and learnt his lessons. Joshua, who will fight Usyk in a rematch in the coming days, also said he had identified his mistakes. The...

France's ex-President Sarkozy sentenced to jail

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 07:38 AM PDT

  Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison for illegal campaign financing in his failed 2012 re-election bid.   The judge said Sarkozy could...

PDP zones national chairmanship to North

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 09:28 AM PDT

  The Peoples Democratic Party has zoned the national chairman's office to the North.   The party has not announced its decision on presidency, vice presidency or other executive and...

Police rescue ex-Nasarawa Dep Gov, Senator Ewuga from kidnappers

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 07:35 AM PDT

  The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has rescued Senator Solomon Ewuga, former Deputy Governor of the State from armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday.   It was learnt...

Remains of Uniuyo graduate who died in police detention buried amid tears

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 07:30 AM PDT

The remains of Kubiat Isaac Akpan, a University of Uyo graduate who died in police custody has been laid to rest at his hometown, Mbiopkoro Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom...

Dr Chike Akunyili: DSS’ denial absurd – Nnamdi Kanu’s disciple, Ekpa

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 06:53 AM PDT

Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the killing of Dr Chile Akunyili. Ekpa linked the killing of Akunyili to...

I foresee National Assembly attack, senators’ deaths, court bombing – Primate Ayodele

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 06:11 AM PDT

  The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned of impending attacks on the National Assembly.   Against this backdrop, Primate Ayodele said security...

BREAKING: Court denies controversial Kano sheikh, Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara bail

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 06:08 AM PDT

Justice Sarki Yola, presiding over the case of an alleged blasphemy against controversial Kano sheikh, Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara, has denied the cleric bail.   Yola cited peace in the state as...

Appeal court joins Lagos in FIRS appeal over VAT collection

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 06:08 AM PDT

  The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday permitted and joined Lagos as the third respondent in the fierce legal battle against the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, on the collection of...

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

NigerianEye: “Champions League: Ronaldo scores winner as Man United defeat Villarreal 2-1” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Champions League: Ronaldo scores winner as Man United defeat Villarreal 2-1” plus 29 more


Champions League: Ronaldo scores winner as Man United defeat Villarreal 2-1

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 02:13 PM PDT

Cristiano Ronaldo scored an injury-time winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Villarreal in an action-packed Champions League Group A contest. The repeat of last season's Europa League...

‘Orji Kalu scared of retrial’ – ​EFCC vows to appeal court ruling

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 01:27 PM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will appeal the ruling by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court stopping the retrial of former Abia Governor, Uzor Kalu. Kalu was serving a...

FG declares October 1 public holiday

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 10:52 AM PDT

The Nigerian government has declared October 1st as a public holiday to mark Nigeria's 61st independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this even...

15-year old girl appointed Regent in Ekiti

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 10:20 AM PDT

Sequel to the demise of the Onijan of Ijan Ekiti, in Gboyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Samuel Oyewole Fadahunsi, his 15-year old daughter, Princess Adetutu, has been appointed as the...

‘Let’s see effect on the naira’ — Rep member calls for closure of Nigerians’ dom accounts

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 10:13 AM PDT

Ibrahim Obanikoro, a member of the house of representatives, has suggested that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) close all domiciliary accounts for the next one year. The naira has depreciated to...

I haven’t been successful in the music industry —Blackface

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 10:13 AM PDT

  Ahmedu Obiabo, the Nigerian singer better known as Blackface, says he has not been successful in the music industry. The musician spoke about his music industry struggles during a chat with...

BBNaija: Why I wasn’t surprised about my eviction – Nini

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 10:12 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye ex-housemate, Nini, has stated that she wasn't surprised about her eviction because she knew there was no guarantee for winning the show. She made this known during an...

BBN's Tega's husband warns Nigerians to stop calling him Tega's husband

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 10:02 AM PDT

  Ajeboh, husband to evicted Big Brother housemate Tega has warned Nigerians to desist from referring to him as Tega's husband.   Ajeboh gave the warning in a post via his Insta story on...

Ballon d’ Or 2021: Dates, nominees, winners to be announced in October

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 09:58 AM PDT

  Ballon d'Or nominees for this year's award will be announced on October 8, 2021.   The award ceremony, which will consecrate the winners, will be held on November 29, 2021.   The...

Kaduna bans motorcycles, shuts down telecoms services in ‘parts of the state’

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 09:53 AM PDT

 The Kaduna state government has announced a ban on the use of motorcycles for commercial and personal purposes. The state government also said the processes for the shutdown of...

BBNaija: I want to know if Tega’s husband chopped off Boma’s legs – Whitemoney

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 09:29 AM PDT

 Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, WhiteMoney has revealed that he cannot wait to see evicted housemate Boma after the show, to ask him how things turned out with Tega's husband.  ...

Miyetti Allah blasts northern govs, emirs over Kaduna meeting, silence on herders crisis

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 09:25 AM PDT

 The Bauchi State chapter of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore on Wednesday took a swipe at the Northern Governors Forum and Emirs over their stance on power shift in 2023 but showed a lackadaisical...

Allow e-transmission of election results for sake of transparency –Jonathan tells National Assembly

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 09:51 AM PDT

 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the national assembly to adopt electronic transmission of results in the electoral act amendment bill.   In July, the senate and the house...

BREAKING: FG approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:38 AM PDT

  The federal executive council (FEC), presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, approved 14-day paternity leave for civil servants.   Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of civil...

Man Utd vs Villarreal: Solskjaer reveals when Rashford, Diallo will play for club

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:27 AM PDT

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed that Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo will be available for the club after October's international break. Solskjaer said this at his...

Education sector under cyber attack, act fast – JAMB Registrar to Buhari

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:15 AM PDT

The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has called on the government to act fast in taming the menace of cyber attacks in the nation's education...

BBNaija: My grandma used to ‘check’ my virginity while I lie on bed –Angel

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:05 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Angel, said that when she was a teenager, her grandmother used to 'check' her virginity while she lied down on the bed. She said this while discussing...

Champions League: I’m sorry for celebrating Messi’s goal against Man City – Pochettino

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:03 AM PDT

 Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has apologised for celebrating Lionel Messi's goal against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.   Pochettino also explained...

Declare bandits as terrorists, wage total war – Senate tells Buhari

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:01 AM PDT

 Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists to support security agencies in waging war against the criminal elements.  ...

Nigeria @ 61: Primate Ayodele releases prophetic messages about Buhari, security, economy, others

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 08:00 AM PDT

 The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a prophetic message about Nigeria ahead of the country's 61st independence celebration.   Primate...

Reform of Nigerian military, Defence Ministry begins

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 06:55 AM PDT

  The Nigerian government has commenced the implementation of security reform recommendations.   Defence Minister, Bashir Magashi assured citizens of a rejuvenated and repositioned...

It’s foolish to sit in Lagos or Port Harcourt and demand power shift –El-Rufai

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 06:51 AM PDT

 Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has clarified the position of Northern Governors Forum on power shift.   At a meeting in Kaduna on Monday, the governors had said rotational presidency...

Zoning: Nigeria may cease to exist in 2023 – Ohanaeze youths warn

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 06:51 AM PDT

  The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization has reacted angrily to the Northern governors rejection of power shift to Southern Nigeria in 2023.   Recall that the...

UEFA extends Man Utd star, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Champions League ban

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 06:32 AM PDT

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been given a two-game Champions League ban by UEFA. Wan-Bissaka was sent off in the 35th minute of Man United's Champions League 2-1 defeat to Young...

Senate proposes abolishment of illegal charges on cargo transport

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 06:28 AM PDT

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, commenced moves to stop processing delay and illegal charges on cargo transport by freight agents in the country. The decision to end multiple charges on cargo...

Buhari’s successor: Northern govs fuelling agitation for Nigeria’s split – Southern, Middle Belt body

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 05:50 AM PDT

  The Southern and Middle-Belt Alliance (SaMBA) said the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) position on who succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari would fuel calls for Nigeria's breakup.   On...

Buhari govt to blame for kidnapping, terrorism in Nigeria – Afenifere

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 05:46 AM PDT

  The Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government is to blame for kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria.   Afenifere...

‘We have no hand in such barbarity’ — IPOB denies killing late Dora Akunyili’s husband

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 05:50 AM PDT

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied killing Chike Akunyili, husband of the late Dora Akunyili, ex-minister of information and communication.   Akunyili was shot dead, on Tuesday at...

Senate asks international oil companies to relocate headquarters to Niger Delta

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 04:45 AM PDT

 The senate has asked international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the Niger Delta region to relocate their headquarters to their states of operation. The upper legislative chamber passed...

Shehu Sani urges Buhari to visit Southern Kaduna to ensure peace

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 04:42 AM PDT

  Comrade Shehu Sani has advised that for there to be a solution to the continued bloodshed in the Southern part of Kaduna, President Muhammadu Buhari must listen to the people directly and not...

NigerianEye: “Gunmen kill Chike Akunyili, husband of late NAFDAC DG” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Gunmen kill Chike Akunyili, husband of late NAFDAC DG” plus 29 more


Gunmen kill Chike Akunyili, husband of late NAFDAC DG

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 01:08 AM PDT

Unidentified gunmen have killed Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late former Director General of NAFDAC and minister for information, Prof Dora Akunyili. Akunyili, a medical doctor was killed on Tuesday...

Benue: N60 billion suit against Akume: Ortom makes demand as traditional rulers intervene

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 12:54 AM PDT

Following the N60 billion libel suit instituted against the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume by Governor Samuel Ortom, some traditional rulers of Tiv...

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army urges public to ignore claims of dismissed soldier

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 12:48 AM PDT

The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, warned members of public to be wary of a dismissed army personnel, posing himself in a video with all manner of lies to defraud members of the public. In a statement...

Champions League: Pochettino under fire for making Messi lay behind free-kick wall

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 12:42 AM PDT

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has said Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, was "disrespectful" for giving Lionel Messi the role of lying behind the defensive wall at...

BBNaija: Pere discovers secret exit door

Posted: 29 Sep 2021 12:38 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, season 6 housemate, Pere has discovered the secret exit door in the house. Pere discovered the door on Tuesday night as he climbed upstairs to the games area. On citing...

Champions League: Messi scores first goal as PSG defeat Man City 2-0

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 02:06 PM PDT

Lionel Messi scored his first Paris St-Germain goal in stunning fashion as they beat Manchester City in an enthralling Champions League group game. Messi, making his fourth appearance for PSG since...

BBNaija: Pere wins IVM CARIS 2021 model in Innoson task

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 01:45 PM PDT

  The Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemates participated in a challenge organised by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturers and Pere emerged as the winner of the task.   As the winner, Pere...

Navy disowns commodore’s comment on ‘illegal sale of arms’ by Chadian soldiers

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 01:43 PM PDT

  The Nigerian navy has distanced itself from the allegation that Chadian soldiers engage in the illicit trade of small arms.   The navy was reacting to the submission made by Jemila Sadiq...

Bandits invade Emir of Kagara’s Palace in Niger, residents flee

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 12:59 PM PDT

Gunmen on Tuesday allegedly invaded the palace of Emir of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The gunmen, it was gathered, stormed the palace around 6pm. It was gathered that the gunment...

Shiite: Police, army captured ‘beating, stabbing’ protesters in Abuja (VIDEO)

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 12:43 PM PDT

  A viral video has exposed some security operatives including the Nigerian army and police personnel assaulting Shiites protesters in Gwarinpa area of Abuja.   Recall that the members of...

Usyk’s promoter confirms Anthony Joshua rematch

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 12:34 PM PDT

 Oleksandr Usyk's promoter, Alex Krassyuk, has confirmed that Anthony Joshua has activated a rematch clause and a second fight will "definitely happen".   The 34-year-old dethroned Joshua...

Saraki fumes as Kwara demolishes library named after his father

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 12:33 PM PDT

 The Kwara State Government has demolished the Sola A. Saraki Library Complex.   The building was named after Second Republic Senate Leader, Olusola Saraki.   Reacting, his son, Bukola...

Banditry in Southern Kaduna: If I open up on what I know, heads will roll – Senator La’ah

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 12:33 PM PDT

  Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial district, Danjuma La'ah has disclosed reasons he wept on different occasions on the floor of red chambers while presenting motions on banditry...

Buhari approves 159 new radio, television stations

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 12:33 PM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari has granted approval to 159 companies, communities and institutions of higher learning to operate radio and television stations.   Malam Balarabe Ilelah, the...

BBNaija: I suffered asthma for 22 years, Pere reveals

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 10:52 AM PDT

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Pere, has revealed that he suffered from asthma for 22 years. He made this known on Tuesday, day 66 of the show, in his Diary Session with Big Brother. When...

EFCC arraigns Nigerian bizman, Abel Lesi Goka for $350,000 oil fraud

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 10:47 AM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned Abel Lesi Goka for offences bordering on fraud. Goka was docked before Justice Modupe Osho Adebiyi of the Federal Capital...

Kano is ready for APC state congress – Gov Ganduje

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 10:42 AM PDT

Few days to the state Congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says the state is ready for the state Congress coming up on the 16th of October." He...

BBNaija: I’ll call my dad, visit my late ex-boyfriend if I win 90 million – Angel

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 10:02 AM PDT

 Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, Angel has revealed what she will do if she wins the 90 million grand prize.   Angel during her diary session told Biggie that she will go to visit her...

‘You’re exposing our kids to emotional damage’ —Fani-Kayode's ex-wife hits him in custody tussle

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:59 AM PDT

  Precious Chikwendu, the estranged wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that the former minister of aviation might be exposing their children to emotional damage by denying them access to their...

I’ll use the fattest cow for thanksgiving if I win BBNaija – Whitemoney

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:54 AM PDT

  Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye finalist, Whitemoney, said that if he wins the show, he'll use the fattest cow for a "mega thanksgiving."   He said this on Tuesday, day 66 of the show,...

VAT collection: Nigeria’s tax system is problematic and confusing, says Fayemi

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:25 AM PDT

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State, says the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) is waiting for the decision of the Supreme Court over value-added tax (VAT) collection.   Fayemi, who doubles as...

Scavengers collect items for explosives, they need to be monitored —Defence Intelligence Agency

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:25 AM PDT

 The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) says some items used for locally-manufactured improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are collected by scavengers. Friday Okolie, a commodore, spoke on...

Messi headlines Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:25 AM PDT

  Lionel Messi headlines the Argentina squad for three South American World Cup qualifiers in October announced on Monday.   The Argentines are away to Paraguay on October 7 before hosting...

Armed robbers attack bank in Osun, kill one

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 08:27 AM PDT

Armed robbers on Tuesday attacked a Commercial bank in Iree, the headquarters of Boripe local government area. One person was reportedly killed during the attack on Wema Bank. It was learnt that the...

Baba Ijesha defiled the minor twice. Inserted a car key in her private part — Forensic Expert

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 08:24 AM PDT

  A forensic report presented by a witness, Olabisi Ajayi-Kayode on Tuesday to Special Offenses Court in Ikeja has revealed that the embattled Yoruba actor, James Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly...

‘Tribal bullying’ — Garba Shehu tackles IPOB, Yoruba nation agitators over UNGA protest

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 08:24 AM PDT

  Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, has criticised Yoruba nation agitators and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for protesting at the United...

Reps set up 7 member conference committee on electoral Act Amendment Bill

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:17 AM PDT

  The House of Representatives has set up a 7-member Conference Committee on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.   The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the...

Defeat in Anambra governorship election will mark end of APGA —Soludo

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 08:17 AM PDT

  Chukwuma Soludo, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra, says the party needs to win the November 6 election to survive. Soludo spoke on Tuesday...

IPOB: No need to detain Kanu, governors have divided Nigeria – HURIWA tells Buhari

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 07:12 AM PDT

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has insisted that the Federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari has no basis in law and morality to detain Nnamdi Kanu, the leader...

2023 Presidency: Southern Govs’ insistence, sign of weakness, says Tafawa Balewa’s son

Posted: 28 Sep 2021 09:54 AM PDT

  Abubakar Billy, first son of one of the founding fathers of Nigeria, Sir Tafawa Balewa, says the insistence by Southern Governors that power "must" shift to the South in 2023 is a "weakness"...