Tuesday 30 November 2021

NigerianEye: “Jailbreaks: Unarmed inmates fleeing shouldn’t be killed, says Adegboruwa” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Jailbreaks: Unarmed inmates fleeing shouldn’t be killed, says Adegboruwa” plus 29 more


Jailbreaks: Unarmed inmates fleeing shouldn’t be killed, says Adegboruwa

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 08:10 AM PST

  A member of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), has said unarmed inmates fleeing after an...

EndSARS: Lagos to release White Paper on panel report today – Sanwo-Olu

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 07:58 AM PST

  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the government will release its White Paper on the report submitted by the EndSARS Judicial Panel of Inquiry on November 15, 2021.   The...

#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu invites Falz, Mr Macaroni, Seun Kuti for peace walk

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 07:51 AM PST

  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has called on some notable youths to attend a peace walk to herald the healing of the state.   Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Tuesday during a press...

Insurgency started in Southern Nigeria –Northern elder statesman, Yakasai

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 07:47 AM PST

  A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has said that the problem of insurgency in the country started in Southern Nigeria.   He...

Buhari sympathizes with families of policemen murdered by separatists

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 07:47 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathized with families of policemen reportedly murdered in the Southeast by separatist elements, who videotaped the bestial killings and shared it widely on...

NDLEA destroys illicit drugs worth N50b in Abuja

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 06:59 AM PST

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa on Tuesday said the agency has destroyed illegal drugs weighing 20,000 kilograms and worth over N50 billion in the...

How to apply as Davido opens portal for N250m orphanage fund

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 06:57 AM PST

  Popular singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened an online portal for orphanages to apply for the N250m fund, in commemoration of his 29th birthday.   The singer had...

I’m proud to represent Africa – Wizkid receives African artist of the year award

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 06:53 AM PST

  Nigerian music star, Wizkid has reacted to his emergence as the winner of the Apple music African artist of the year.   Apple announced Wizkid as the 2021 African artist of the year on...

‘Deep wound reopened’ — Sanwo-Olu breaks silence on Lagos #EndSARS panel report

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 06:53 AM PST

  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, has spoken for the first time about the report of the Lagos judicial panel on police brutality.   The report of the panel was leaked shortly...

Buhari threatens sanction on corrupt public servants, honours three for integrity

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 06:24 AM PST

The Federal Government will sanction those who bring in personnel into the public workforce by illegal recruitment, pay their payroll and retain ghost workers. President Muhammadu Buhari said this...

Ondo Speaker arraigned over fraud allegations

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 06:17 AM PST

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Bamidele Oleyelogun, was on Tuesday arraigned over allegations of fraud. Oleyelogun, who appeared at the High Court sitting at the Olokuta...

Rihanna receives National Hero honour as Barbados becomes republic

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 05:39 AM PST

  American popstar and business mogul, Rihanna Fenty, on Monday night was conferred as a National Hero in Barbados as the Caribbean country became a republic.   Rihanna was honoured as the...

257 projects worth N20bn duplicated in 2021 budget, says ICPC

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 05:32 AM PST

Bolaji Owasanoye, chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says 257 projects amounting to N20.138 billion were duplicated in the 2021 budget.  ...

Recruiters, concealers of ‘ghost workers’ will be severely punished –Buhari

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 05:31 AM PST

  The President, Muhammadu Buhari has sounded a note of warning to those in the public service who recruit, conceal and defend the activities of ghost workers, saying that they will be severely...

Man allegedly defiles four-year-old girl in Lagos

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 05:02 AM PST

An Ikeja Magistrates' Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 26-year-old unemployed man, Mustapha Baba, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. Baba, a resident of Ayobo, Lagos...

Borrowing helped Nigeria recover from economic shocks– DMO

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 04:28 AM PST

  Patience Oniha, director-general of the Debt Management Office (DMO), says federal government relied on debt to finance over 90 percent of budget deficits.   Oniha disclosed this at a...

I’m a gold digger, says Tonto Dikeh

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 04:20 AM PST

 Tonto Dikeh, the controversial Nollywood actress, has described herself as a gold digger who pities no one. In an Instagram post on Monday, the movie star also warned her admirers not to...

FG issues new COVID-19 directives to travelers ahead of yuletide

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 04:17 AM PST

  Ahead of the festive season, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has issued fresh directives to travellers coming into the country.   Passengers arriving in Nigeria are now...

BREAKING: Court declares deposed Kano Emir, Sanusi’s banishment as unlawful

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 04:16 AM PST

  Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declared as illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional, the banishment of the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to Awe, a...

Man to spend four years in jail over theft, conspiracy in Port Harcourt

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 03:21 AM PST

A Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced a 26-year-old man, Benjamin Bernard, to four years imprisonment for conspiracy and stealing. The convict is...

Secessionist agitation: Crisis rocks Southern, Middle Belt alliance as Akintoye pulls out

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 03:21 AM PST

  A fresh crisis has engulfed secessionist agitators in Southern Nigeria and the Middle Belt as one of the arrowhead of the self-determination coalition, Prof Banji Akintoye, resigned as the...

My ex-driver stole fuel from my company - Tacha laments, advises business owners

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 03:20 AM PST

Reality TV star, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has advised business owners to apply due diligence when employing support staff members.   Taking to her Instagram stories on Monday,...

I’m friends with Buhari’s Chief of Staff, others in Aso Rock – Ayu

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 03:13 AM PST

The newly-elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has revealed that Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, and other...

Only government orphanages eligible as registration for Davido’s N250m donation begins

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 03:08 AM PST

Davido, the Nigerian Afro-pop star, says only accredited government orphanage homes are entitled to his N250 million donation. The music star announced more details about the disbursement of the...

IPOB to FG: We’ll suspend agitation if referendum on Biafra is held

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 03:08 AM PST

  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it will suspend its agitation if the federal government sets a date to hold a referendum on the secession of the south-east region. Over the past...

Zamfara police rescues 24 kidnapped victims

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 02:03 AM PST

The Zamfara State Police command said it has rescued twenty four kidnapped victims from the bandits enclaves. The rescue was carried out through the police tactical operatives in various locations...

Ballon d’Or 2021: You deserve everything in your life – Ronaldinho on Messi’s 7th award

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 01:49 AM PST

Brazil legend, Ronaldinho, has congratulated Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi on winning his seventh Ballon d'Or award on Monday night in Paris. Ronaldinho, a former teammate with Messi at...

Why I won Ballon d’Or 2021 ahead of Lewandowski -Lionel Messi

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 01:33 AM PST

  Lionel Messi admitted winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in him claiming the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year,...

Abuja court shifts judgment in suit seeking Soludo’s disqualification

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 01:30 AM PST

  Judgment in a suit seeking disqualification of the governor-elect and deputy governor-elect for Anambra State in the November 6 governorship election, Prof Charles Soludo and Onyeka Ibezim...

I’m being hunted for demanding justice – Sibling of slain OAU master’s student

Posted: 30 Nov 2021 01:26 AM PST

  Olugbade Adegoke, the immediate elder brother of slain Master's student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy, has raised the alarm that he is being hunted for demanding that...

Monday 29 November 2021

NigerianEye: “13-year-old girl raped by father & grandfather” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “13-year-old girl raped by father & grandfather” plus 29 more


13-year-old girl raped by father & grandfather

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 03:51 PM PST

  The Osun State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two persons, a father and a grandfather, for allegedly raping their 13-year-old...

Ballon d’Or 2021: France Football unveils award power rankings (Top 30)

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 01:59 PM PST

  France Football have unveiled the 30-man rankings for the 2021 Ballon d' Or award on Monday night. Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez made it to 20th-place on the rankings on the back of his...

Ballon d’ Or 2021: Full list of all winners

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 01:12 PM PST

  The 2021 Ballon d' Or was announced on Monday night in Paris.   Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi won the Ballon d' Or this year ahead of Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and...

Messi makes history, clinches 7th Ballon d’Or

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 05:42 PM PST

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2021 Ballon d'Or.   At a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, the 34-year-old Argentine forward was crowned the...

FIFA Club World Cup: Chelsea discover opponents (Full draw)

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:54 PM PST

  Chelsea's path to becoming FIFA Club World Cup winners for the first time in their history became a little clearer on Monday when the draw for the competition was announced.   FIFA...

Ballon d’Or 2021: Lewandowski wins Striker of the Year award

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 05:42 PM PST

FC Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski has won the 'Striker of the year' award at the ongoing Ballon d'Or ceremony in France.   The Polish striker won the inaugural trophy at the award ceremony in...

Fuel subsidy removal will worsen condition of Nigerians – Northern Elders

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 11:49 AM PST

Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has given its decision on the proposed plan by the federal government to remove fuel subsidy and as well increase the pump price of petroleum by 2022. The minister of...

20 persons burnt to ashes in fatal accident in Jigawa

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 09:13 AM PST

About twenty persons have been burnt beyond recognition in a motor accident along Achilafiya to Karkarna road in Yankwashi local Government, Jigawa State. An eyewitness told newsmen that the...

Commuters stranded as commercial buses withdraw service from Edo roads

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 09:08 AM PST

Thousands of commuters were stranded on Monday as commercial bus drivers withdrew their services from some parts of Benin roads over alleged extortion by personnel of the Edo State Traffic Management...

Evans: Court to allow ‘scared’ witnesses testify over Zoom

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 09:08 AM PST

  An Ikeja special offences court has granted permission to two witnesses who do not want to appear in court to testify against Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, suspected kidnap kingpin better known...

How we used to rent food for Nollywood film shoots —Kanayo O Kanayo

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 09:02 AM PST

  Kanayo O Kanayo says filmmakers once had to rent meals for movie shoots in Nollywood. In an Instagram post, the film star recalled the difficulties that marked his early days in the movie...

IPOB’s ESN murdered, beheaded policemen – Nigerian govt alleges, names victims

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:58 AM PST

  The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of executing two policemen in cold blood.   A statement on Monday by Information Minister, Lai...

Electoral bill: Don’t yield to governors’ pressure — NLC writes Buhari

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:53 AM PST

  The Nigeria Labour Congress has lent its weight to the clamour on the electoral bill, saying the President,  Muhammadu Buhari, should assent the Amendment Bill passed by the National...

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:41 AM PST

Jack Dorsey, co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter, says he has resigned from his role at the company. Dorsey announced his resignation in a Twitter post on Monday. not sure anyone has...

Why I'm getting married to M.O Bimpe –Lateef Adedimeji

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:42 AM PST

  Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji after much speculation has opened up on his relationship with actress Oyebade Adebimpe.   Both thespian are set to get married December in an...

BREAKING: APC splits as faction attacks Buhari, sacks Buni, names Audu as chairman

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:20 AM PST

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has run into fresh murky waters as a faction of the party sacks Mai Mala Buni.   The faction has also attacked President Buhari over his supervision...

What I told Kanu in DSS custody today —Orji Kalu

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:50 AM PST

  A former governor of Abia State and current Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday, paid a visit to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is in...

Ogun: Suspected cultist arrested while attacking lodgers in hotel

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 08:02 AM PST

One Tunde Esuruoso, who the police identified as a notorious member of the dreaded Eiye confraternity, was on Monday arrested, "while attacking lodgers at a located at the Obantoko area of...

Why Buhari should not release Nnamdi Kanu – Northern Elders

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:56 AM PST

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to release Nnamdi Kanu from custody. Recall that Buhari after a meeting with the Southeast elders promised to consider a...

Ballon d’ Or 2021: Cristiano Ronaldo to miss award ceremony

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:50 AM PST

 Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, will not be in Paris on Monday night for the 2021 Ballon d' Or ceremony.   This claim was made by a respected Portuguese journalist, Pedro...

Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:47 AM PST

  Northern Elders under the umbrella of the Northern Elders Forum, have warned against any move targeted at designating all Fulani persons as terrorists.   A Federal High Court in Abuja,...

Ailing actor, Clem Ohameze weeps profusely as he receives N8m from popular prophet

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:47 AM PST

  Popular Nollywood Thespian, Clem Ohameze was on Sunday left in uncontrollable tears as he was gifted the sum of N8 million from prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.   The money was meant to sort...

Woman ingested 80 pellets of cocaine to afford IVF treatment – NDLEA

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:12 AM PST

A businesswoman, Mrs Olayinka Adisa, a Saudi Arabia-bound passenger who ingested 80 pellets of cocaine has been arrested. She was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while...

Reveal how I made money from Leah Sharibu’s ordeal or remain silent – Omokri blasts Garba Shehu

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:01 AM PST

  Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has challenged the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu to reveal evidence of him (Reno) making...

Still feels like a dream –Actress Bimbo Oshin speaks on late husband, shows gratitude

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 06:55 AM PST

  Famous Nollywood actress, Bimbo Oshin-Ibironke, on Sunday took to social media to remember her late husband, Ola Ibironke a.k.a Dudu Heritage.   In a lengthy post shared on her Instagram...

I knew Davido’s gesture to help me wasn’t real -Cynthia Morgan

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 07:42 AM PST

Cynthia Morgan, the Nigerian rapper and dancehall artiste, says she knew that Davido's gesture to help her in 2020 was not real. Morgan, who is now known as Madrina, was formerly signed to Jude...

BREAKING: Kaduna begins transition to four-day working week Dec 1

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 06:56 AM PST

The Kaduna State government on Monday announced that it will commence the transition to a four-day working week from December 1, 2021.   The move, which will permit public servants to work from...

EPL: Lamptey reveals what Reece James did to him at Chelsea

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 06:36 AM PST

Brighton star, Tariq Lamptey, has revealed what Chelsea defender, Reece James, did to him at Stamford Bridge. Lamptey said James helped his development during his time in the Chelsea academy,...

Minister proposes castration for rapists, sexual perverts

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 06:35 AM PST

 The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has recommended castration for rapists and sexual perverts in Nigeria.   He said that such people should be shamed and...

Real Madrid confirms Alberto Toril’s appointment as new coach

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 06:26 AM PST

  Real Madrid has confirmed the appointment of Alberto Toril as the new coach of their women's first team.   Toril replaced David Aznar after his contract was terminated.   The LaLiga...

NigerianEye: “Chinese embassy, Ugandan government deny takeover of airport by China over loan default” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Chinese embassy, Ugandan government deny takeover of airport by China over loan default” plus 29 more


Chinese embassy, Ugandan government deny takeover of airport by China over loan default

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 04:53 AM PST

The Ugandan government and Chinese embassy in the country have denied viral media reports that China has taken over the Entebbe International Airport. Media reports have claimed that Uganda has...

Delta 2023: Omo-Agege urges Urhobo to be conscious, strategic

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 04:51 AM PST

Ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Delta State, the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Monday said Urhobo people have to be more conscious and strategic. The lawmaker made the...

2023 Presidency: Nnamdi Kanu weakens South-East’s chances of producing credible candidate -Yakasai

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 04:42 AM PST

A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, says the secessionist agitation by the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra,...

I’ll help Man United players fulfil their potential, says Rangnick

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 04:38 AM PST

  Manchester United's interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, has said he will help the club's players fulfil their potential.This is as he described the squad as full of talent with a great balance...

Billionaire kidnapper Evans’s co-defendant dies in prison

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 03:56 AM PST

Chiemeka Arinze, one of the co-defendants in the alleged kidnap of trial of Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has died in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Recall that Arinze...

BREAKING: Manchester United officially announce Ralf Rangnick as new manager

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 03:53 AM PST

Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as their new interim manager. Man United disclosed this in a statement via their website on Monday. Rangnick's appointment is coming less than 24...

EPL: Highest goal scorers in Premier League so far (Top 20)

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 03:14 AM PST

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah remains the top scorer in the Premier League after Week 13 games. The Egyptian international is ahead of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy on the goal chart. Salah has so far...

Buhari sympathizes with Cosmas Maduka over wife’s death

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 03:07 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmas Maduka, over the death of his wife, Charity. Buhari joined friends and...

Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Ayo Williams is dead

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 03:05 AM PST

Ayo Williams, an aide to Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is dead. Williams was the Senior Special Assistant on Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Enforcement. Scores of people have...

Ballon d’Or 2021: All you need to know as Messi, Lewandowski, Benzema battle for award

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 02:37 AM PST

  The Ballon d'Or 2021 award will be held today Monday, November 29.   The ceremony to crown the best player in the world starts at 19:30 GMT at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France....

I was blacklisted in Nollywood – Joke Silva opens up

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 02:22 AM PST

  Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has revealed she was blacklisted years ago in Nollywood.   The thespian revealed this during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.  ...

VIDEO: Wizkid, Tems perform ‘Essence’ at O2 Arena, London

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 02:19 AM PST

Nigerian singers, Ayo 'Wizkid' Balogun and Temilade 'Tems' Openiyi, got the crowd buzzing at the O2 Arena in London as they performed their hit song, 'Essence'.   The O2 Arena, which has a...

How to apply as 2021 police recruitment begins

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 02:16 AM PST

  The Nigerian Police Force on Monday announced the commencement of applications for the 2021 police recruitment exercise.   For the preliminary stage of the recruitment exercise, the...

eNaira app recorded 600,000 downloads in less than a month, says Emefiele

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 02:16 AM PST

  Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the eNaira application has registered almost 600,000 downloads since its launch in October. A statement signed by...

Ballon d’Or 2021: Chelsea’s Jorginho makes honest confession

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 01:40 AM PST

Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho has admitted he does not share a key attribute with past Ballon d'Or winners like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Jorginho said this while making a case to be...

Lalong condemns attack on Jos correctional facility, praises security personnel

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 01:37 AM PST

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Monday condemned the attack on a correctional facility in Jos, the state capital, by yet to be identified gunmen. The Governor, through his Director of...

Plateau lawmaker, Henry Longs is dead

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 01:08 AM PST

Henry Soembis Longs, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has passed away. The late Longs was the representative of Pankshin South constituency. A chieftain of the All Progressives...

Online application portal opens for 2021 police recruitment

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 01:22 AM PST

  The Nigeria Police Force on Monday opened the online application portal for its 2021 recruitment exercise.   This was announced in a statement signed by the Police Headquarters Public...

No case of Omicron COVID variant in Nigeria, says NCDC

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:58 AM PST

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC director-general,...

Gunmen attack Fulani settlement, kill one, cart away cows in Kaduna

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:56 AM PST

  A man identified as Imam Abubakar has been killed by unknown gunmen that attacked a Fulani settlement in Barakallahu community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   The unknown...

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Why we feel disappointed after EPL 1-1 draw – Tuchel

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:31 AM PST

  Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has said that his team feel disappointed after their Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday evening because they did enough to win against the...

Jailbreaks now a trend in Nigeria – APC

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:30 AM PST

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday condemned Sunday's gunmen attack on the Jos Correctional Centre.   The party, in a statement, warned that jailbreaks had become a new trend...

EPL: Carrick names three Man Utd stars who did ‘excellent job’ against Chelsea

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:29 AM PST

Manchester United caretaker manager, Michael Carrick has named the three players that did an 'excellent job' against Chelsea. Carrick watched as Man United played a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at...

Emirates Airline: Our flight operations to Nigeria still on hold

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:21 AM PST

  Emirates Airline says flights to and from Nigeria are still on hold, barely 48 hours after the federal government lifted ban on flight operations between both countries.   Emirates...

EndSARS panels legal, set up by FG through NEC, Adegboruwa replies Keyamo

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:19 AM PST

  A member of the Lagos panel constituted to probe the Lekki shootings of October 20, 2020, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), has said that the EndSARS panels set up by state governments across the...

‘We have lost a royal blood’ – Ganduje reacts to death of Buhari Daura

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:14 AM PST

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has expressed shock over the death of businessman and an elder statesman, Alhaji Sani Buhari Daura. Ganduje commiserated with the deceased's family in a...

Police arrest eight inmates who escaped from Plateau prison after attack

Posted: 29 Nov 2021 12:13 AM PST

  The police in Plateau state say they arrested eight inmates who escaped from a correctional centre in Jos after it was attacked by gunmen.   In a statement on Monday, Ubah Ogaba, Plateau...

As an introvert, I shouldn’t have been in politics –Jonathan

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 11:57 PM PST

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described himself as an introvert, who should not be deeply involved in partisan politics.   Jonathan spoke at the gala night to round off the...

Tension in Ebonyi as unknown gunmen rain bullets on lawmaker’s convoy

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 11:56 PM PST

  Unknown gunmen in their numbers, on Sunday, rained bullets on the convoy of Ebonyi lawmaker, Hon. Chinedu Awo, representing Ohaukwu north constituency in the State House of Assembly.  ...

We’re monitoring emerging evidence on Omicron COVID variant -NCDC

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 11:53 PM PST

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is monitoring emerging evidence on the Omicron COVID-19 variant and its implication.   The index case of Omicron was detected in South...

Sunday 28 November 2021

NigerianEye: “Banditry: Court ruling shows FG’s commitment to fighting terrorism, says Malami” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Banditry: Court ruling shows FG’s commitment to fighting terrorism, says Malami” plus 29 more


Banditry: Court ruling shows FG’s commitment to fighting terrorism, says Malami

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 12:36 AM PST

  Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, says the federal government is committed to ending banditry in the country.   Malami said this in reaction to a court judgment...

Fela never received any award while alive - Seun Kuti

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 12:31 AM PST

  Seun Kuti son of legendary Afro beat musician and political activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has said the Afrobeat legend never received any award in his lifetime.   According to Seun,...

UK govt announces fresh guidelines as new COVID-19 variant emerges

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 12:21 AM PST

  UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced new measures following the discovery of a new variant of coronavirus.   Two cases of Omicron, a highly infectious strand of the virus,...

Beer-drinking jibe: I was referring to APC members in Benue, says Ortom

Posted: 28 Nov 2021 12:21 AM PST

  Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has clarified his comment on citizens "drinking beer" and sleeping all day.   In a statement on Saturday, Nathaniel Ikyur, chief press secretary to...

Declaration of bandits as terrorists makes no sense – Gumi laments

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:22 PM PST

 Controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed the declaration of armed bandits as terrorists as mere political expediency, saying it will come to no effect. A federal high court in...

Police DPO kidnapped in Edo, N50 Million ransom demanded

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:14 PM PST

  The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Fugar Division in Etsako Central local government area identified as Ibrahim Ishaq has been reportedly kidnapped near Ise river along the Auchi – ...

Nigerian police kill notorious armed bandit terrorizing road users on Kaduna-Abuja highway

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:09 PM PST

  The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives, Federal Intelligence Bureau (FIB) and Special Tactical Squad (STS) Force headquarters, killed a notorious bandit and arrested an...

REVEALED: How can snakes get into your toilet

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:00 PM PST

  By Nsikan Abasi Utuk In recent times, there has been concern over reports of a lady who was said to have died from a snake bite when she was using the toilet in her apartment leading to many...

Bundesliga: Haaland scores on return from injury as Dortmund go top

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 11:26 AM PST

Erling Haaland scored on his return from injury on Saturday as Borussia Dortmund knocked Bayern Munich off top spot in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Wolfsburg. Haaland netted his 50th Bundesliga...

Okorocha denies involvement in Imo security situation

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 11:24 AM PST

The former Imo State Governor and Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha has dismissed claims of being behind the ugly and worrisome security situation in the state. The...

Man hacks 94-year-old brother to death over land dispute

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 11:22 AM PST

A 78-year-old man, Moshood Habibu, has allgedly hacked to death, his 94-year-old brother, Salisu Surakatu, over land matters. Habibu was said to have stormed his brother's house at Kara Ewumi...

EPL: Liverpool thrash Southampton 4-0 to move second

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 09:17 AM PST

  Diogo Jota struck after just 97 seconds as Liverpool closed to within one point of Premier League leaders Chelsea after a 4-0 stroll against Southampton on Saturday. Liverpool's long...

Pregnant nurse, lover killed, dumped in toilet

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 08:47 AM PST

Two lovers and their friend have been found dead in their apartment at Aralusi quarters in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The bodies of the two lovers identified as Ojo Akinro, Mary lgwe, and their...

Insecurity: HURIWA challenges Garba Shehu to travel by road from Abuja to Lagos

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 08:38 AM PST

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has challenged a presidential media aide, Garba Shehu, to embark on road trips from Abuja to Zamfara, Kaduna or Abuja to Lagos without security...

Niger NLC urges affiliate unions to elect women for gender balance

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 07:46 AM PST

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Niger State has advised its affiliate unions to prioritize the election of women into leadership positions to guarantee gender equality at workplaces. This was...

#EndSARS massacre: 100,000 Nigerians sign petition to arrest, imprison President Buhari

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 07:43 AM PST

A petition by former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, on a social media platform to have President Muhammadu Buhari tried and imprisoned by the International Criminal Court for crimes against...

EPL: Rangnick hasn’t done enough to deserve Man United job – Kanchelskis

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 06:11 AM PST

Former Manchester United star, Andrei Kanchelskis has blamed the club for not allowing Michael Carrick to continue in charge of the club until the end of the season. Carrick was given the caretaker...

BBNaija: I’m mentally exhausted, traumatised — JMK

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 05:15 AM PST

  Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Jumoke 'JMK' Adedoyin, on Saturday said that she's mentally exhausted and traumatised following the fire incident that razed down her apartment...

Women farmers lament herders, farmers clash in FCT, demand end to insecurity

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 05:12 AM PST

Women farmers in the FCT have cried out over the insecurity in the territory, asking the federal government to urgently tackle the challenge to enable them to return to their farms. The women say...

‘We are back’, says P-Square, to headline music festival

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 04:06 AM PST

 Singing duo, Paul and Peter Okoye have confirmed their reunion as P-Square, as the duo is set to headline the Livespot music festival on December 18, 2021. The singers announced this on...

Right steps were taken in releasing Rema’s song, DJ Neptune breaks silence

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 04:03 AM PST

  Nigerian disk jockey, Imohiosen Patrick, popularly known as DJ Neptune, has addressed the conflict regarding a collaboration between himself and singer, Rema. Rema had called out the DJ via...

Day old baby rescued from well in Jigawa

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 03:56 AM PST

A day-old baby was on Friday discovered inside a well at Garin Ganau Village in Babura Local Government, Jigawa State. The village head said that some passersby heard a child crying inside an...

Anthony Joshua falls to fifth place in WBA rankings

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 03:53 AM PST

Former WBA heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has dropped to fifth place in the latest World Boxing Association rankings. Joshua lost his belts to Oleksandr Usyk in September this year, but is...

APC condemns fresh attack in Plateau

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 03:50 AM PST

The APC Chairman in Plateau State, Mr Rufus Bature has condemned the renewed cycle of attacks on unsuspecting people of Ta'agbe in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of the state. Recall...

Why #EndSARS panels, reports may become another Oputa commission – Legal practitioner

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:55 AM PST

Festus Ogun, a legal practitioner has expressed fear that EndSARS panels constituted by state governments may not achieve much. The activist said over the years the authorities consistently fail to...

Snake Bite: Physician describes antivenom as best treatment

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:45 AM PST

A medical doctor, Dr Olakunle Omoteemi has said the best treatment for a bite from a poisonous snake is antivenom in a hospital. Dr Omoteemi also said without the quick administration of antivenom...

Bandits demand N99m ransom for 61 Emmanuel Baptist worshippers in Kaduna

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 02:06 AM PST

The abductors of 66 worshippers at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have asked for N99 million as ransom to release the 61 persons still...

Police arrest over 12 suspected bandits, recover AK47 rifles, others

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 01:02 AM PST

The Zamfara State Police Command says its police tactical teams have arrested over twelve suspected bandits and their informants including one 30 years old woman. Addressing newsmen at the...

Late Ojukwu’s wife, Bianca urge Buhari to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 12:57 AM PST

The wife of late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu has urged Governors of the Southeast geo-political zone to remember Ojukwu just as Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the...

FAAN suspends Airport officials for allegedly extorting passenger

Posted: 27 Nov 2021 12:53 AM PST

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the suspension of some officials for allegedly extorting a passenger at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. Mrs...