Monday, 13 December 2021

NigerianEye: “Nigeria warns UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, others - "Remove Nigeria from Red List now or else..."” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigeria warns UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, others - "Remove Nigeria from Red List now or else..."” plus 29 more

Nigeria warns UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, others - "Remove Nigeria from Red List now or else..."

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 04:04 PM PST

  The Federal Government has sent a strong warning to four countries which recently placed Nigeria on their "red list" in the wake of the discovery of COVID-19 Omicron variant. The United...

We’re not a rubber stamp, we are only cooperating with President Buhari — Senate President

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 04:00 PM PST

  Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has debunked the public perception of the 9th National Assembly as a rubber stamp of the executive. Lawan said this at the Distinguished Parliamentarians...

We’re working to reverse UK ban on Nigerian travelers - FG

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 03:56 PM PST

  The federal government has said it was working round the clock to ensure the United Kingdom, UK reverses its ongoing ban on travelers from Nigeria in the wake of Omicron variant. Secretary...

Wike sacks Health Commissioner for allegedly hosting MDCN without approval

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 03:53 PM PST

 Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, on Monday, sacked the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Princewill Chike, for allegedly hosting preliminary session of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)...

Nigeria's fake oil magnate jailed 175 years for duping American $629,287

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 01:14 PM PST

  Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced a fake oil magnate, Dr. Vincent Ayigor to a total number of 175 years...

Customs begin 2021 recruitment, give details of requirements, processes

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 10:32 AM PST

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced its 2021 recruitment of different cadres. According to a statement signed by its management, supplementary recruitment is beginning with the opening...

Akeredolu swears in son as DG, new Commissioners, Special Advisers

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 10:30 AM PST

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday swore in his son, Babajide as the Director General, Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit, PPIMU, as well as 14 commissioners and...

Champions League: Good news – Klopp reacts to new Round of 16 fixtures

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 10:01 AM PST

  Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has described the new Champions League Round of 16 draws as 'good news'.   Liverpool were paired with Serie A champions, Inter Milan, in the Champions...

Finance Bill 2021: Tax system must work for every Nigerian, FIRS Chairman to Reps

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:59 AM PST

 The 2021 Finance Bill must be tailored towards enabling an efficient tax system that works for every Nigerian.   This was the position of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)...

Comedian Cute Abiola rejoins family after one-month Naval punishment

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:55 AM PST

  The Nigerian Navy has allowed one of its personnel, OSCOMP Abdulgafar Ahmad, aka Cute Abiola, to return to his family after serving one-month 'extra duty'.   Our correspondent gathered...

EPL: Man Utd finally identify Paul Pogba’s replacement

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:31 AM PST

Manchester United have finally identified midfielder Paul Pogba's replacement at Old Trafford. According to the Athletic, Man United have identified Marseille's Boubacar Kamara as Pogba's...

Lawan reveals legislators salaries, says it’s lowest across presidential democracies

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:27 AM PST

President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Monday unveiled salaries and emoluments of Federal lawmakers which he said, was the lowest in a presidential democracy. Monday's unveiling of...

Champions League: Real Madrid react to new Round of 16 draws, slams UEFA

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:25 AM PST

  Real Madrid has reacted to the new Champions League Round of 16 draws.   The Los Blancos described the draws as 'shameful' and accused UEFA of 'lying' after they were paired with Paris...

COVID-19: EFCC bars unvaccinated personnel from office

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:22 AM PST

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday turned back unvaccinated staff members from its Jabi, Abuja headquarters. Many workers and visitors without the COVID-19 vaccine cards...

Nigeria Police detain investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo over story on high-level police corruption

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:31 AM PST

 The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the detention of investigative journalist, 'Fisayo Soyombo, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.   It was learnt that Soyombo, the...

ASUU threatens strike, says FG’s use of IPPIS shortchanging lecturers salaries

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:07 AM PST

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri zone has warned the federal government of a looming industrial action, over the non-fulfilment of its 2009 agreement with the union....

Nigerians should expect modest increases in taxes, levies –Zainab Ahmed

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 09:03 AM PST

  Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, says there may be modest increases in taxes and tariffs on certain businesses and individuals over the medium term.  ...

You face hardship in January because you don’t pay tithes at yuletide – Pastor Ibiyeomie

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 08:59 AM PST

  Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry has attributed January hardship to members' inability to invest in the kingdom of God via payment of tithes and offerings during the yuletide....

Igbos not beggars, we will fight for 2023 presidency – MASSOB

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 08:28 AM PST

  The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has said the southeast would not kneel and beg for the Presidency in 2023.   Uchenna Madu, leader of MASSOB,...

IGP to officers: 2022 could be more challenging… it’s the year before elections

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 08:21 AM PST

  Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has asked commissioners of police and other strategic police managers to strengthen their capacity to deal with crimes. Baba gave the...

5G will help address Nigeria’s security challenges -Isa Patanmi

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 08:18 AM PST

  Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, says the deployment of 5G network will help to address Nigeria's security challenges. The minister said this on Monday at the...

Alexx Ekubo ‘deeply touched’ as actress Linda Osifo gifts him N100,000

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 06:49 AM PST

  Nollywood star, Alexx Ekubo, has expressed his surprise after getting a gift of N100,000 from his colleague, Linda Osifo.   According to the actor, he was deeply touched by her gesture,...

‘Perm secs, CEOs will be held responsible’ — Yemi-Esan warns workers against suing FG

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 06:43 AM PST

  Folasade Yemi-Esan, the head of service of the federation, says permanent secretaries and chief executive officers in ministries, departments and agencies will be held responsible if they fail...

BREAKING: Chelsea to face Lille in Champions League last 16 as Man United drawn against Atletico Madrid

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 06:43 AM PST

Manchester United will play Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 after the draw for the knockout stages took place for a second time. A "technical problem" caused an error in the initial...

Bala Mohammed calls for action against insecurity in north

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 06:36 AM PST

  The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has called for action to be taken concerning the security challenges in the north. The Governor who shared on social media urged government to move...

Thank you for tolerating me, actor Emeka Rollas hails wife on 18th anniversary

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST

  Nollywood actor, Emeka Rollas, on Monday celebrated his wife on their 18th wedding anniversary. The movie star, who is also the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, shared pictures from...

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu drags AGF, DSS to court over alleged denial of fundamental rights in DSS custody

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 05:53 AM PST

  The trial of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafran, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu for treasonable felony has taken a new turn as Kanu on Monday afternoon slammed a...

BREAKING: Champions League draw to be ‘entirely redone’ after error —UEFA

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 05:55 AM PST

  UEFA has declared the Champions League draw void following a series of mistakes during the process on Monday morning.   Manchester United had been paired against Paris Saint-Germain, but...

Sylvester: Falana asks police to invite Kemi Olunloyo over ‘reckless allegation’

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 05:07 AM PST

  A law firm, Falana & Falana's Chambers, has asked the Lagos State Police Command to invite blogger and social media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, to explain a "reckless allegation" she made...

Violence, terrorism not unique to Nigeria – Presidency

Posted: 13 Dec 2021 05:03 AM PST

  The presidency has stated that the violence and terrorism, which has become prevalent in the country, was not unique to Nigeria.   This was contained in a statement, on Sunday, in...
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