Saturday, 18 December 2021

NigerianEye: “Osinbajo is my favourite person – Emir of Daura” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Osinbajo is my favourite person – Emir of Daura” plus 29 more

Osinbajo is my favourite person – Emir of Daura

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 09:34 AM PST

  The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Dr. Umar Farouk Umar, on Saturday, said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, was his favourite person.   Umar disclosed this while speaking at the turbaning...

ASUU: Earned allowances paid to varsities, Buhari insists

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:44 AM PST

 The President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, insisted that the Federal Government had released funds for payment of earned allowances and revitalisation to universities.   Buhari, who...

Custody tussle: Fani-Kayode accuses Chikwendu of inciting public against him

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:34 AM PST

Femi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister, has accused Precious Chikwendu, his estranged wife, of inciting the public against him.   The politician's marriage to Chikwendu failed in 2020...

I love you but it’s time to act… Nigeria is collapsing, Ortom tells Buhari in birthday message

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:31 AM PST

  Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says President Muhammadu Buhari is a grandfather who should understand that the country is collapsing due to activities of "terrorists".   In a message...

COVID: Omicron now in 89 countries, says WHO

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:25 AM PST

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in 89 countries.   Omicron — labelled a "variant of concern" — was detected by South...

LaLiga: Why Barcelona are not rivals for Real Madrid – Ancelotti

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:23 AM PST

 Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that Barcelona are not direct rivals for his team this season because the Catalan club are too low down the LaLiga table.   Barcelona...

Buhari at 79: Lai Mohammed admits security challenges, lists president’s achievements

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 07:59 AM PST

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over Nigeria at the most turbulent times. Mohammed, who admitted to security...

How my football career ended after winning Ballon d’Or – Michael Owen

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 07:31 AM PST

Former England striker, Michael Owen, has narrated how his football career ended after he won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21. Twenty years ago, Owen, then 21, won the most prestigious individual...

At Turkey summit, Buhari seeks support to tackle terrorism in Nigeria

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 06:24 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking help to defeat terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. Speaking at the third edition of Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul on Saturday, Buhari...

TAMPAN sets up fund to cater for ailing members

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 06:24 AM PST

  Bolaji Amusan, president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), says the association has initiated an endowment fund to cater to the wellbeing of its members....

Group launches tech platform to track politicians’ campaign promises

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 06:05 AM PST

  A youth-led civic tech group, AdvoKC, has launched a digital platform that would allow citizens to hold elected government officials accountable for their campaign promises after...

Aguero receives four offers after retiring from football

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:46 AM PST

Sergio Aguero will have to consider four job offers, just a few days after retiring as a player. The 32-year-old announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due to a heart problem. Aguero...

Olu of Warri introduces new festival, Ghigho Aghofen

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:16 AM PST

  The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has announced the introduction of a new festival, Ghigho Aghofen, into the Warri Kingdom. The festival in English is translated to "Palace watch" and...

Senate President leads delegation to Buhari’s son’s turbaning in Katsina

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:06 AM PST

 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan is in Katsina to witness the turbaning of President Muhammadu Buhari's son as Taliban Daura and District Head of Kwasarawa, by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji...

‘We’ll take it up’ — CBN asks bank customers to report unauthorised debits

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:03 AM PST

  Customers of various commercial banks in Nigeria have lamented multiple and indiscriminate charges and debits on their accounts.   Some of them took to social media platforms on Friday...

My religion forbids it – Mompha clarifies relationship with Bobrisky

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:03 AM PST

  Popular Nigerian socialite has warned cross-dresser, Bobrisky to stop mentioning his name in his fight with Tonto Dikeh.   Bobrisky and Tonto Dikeh have been at loggerheads lately and...

AFCON 2021: New Super Eagles coach names two players to replace Napoli’s Victor Osimhen

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 04:29 AM PST

New Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named two players who are in contention to replace Napoli's Victor Osimhen in his squad. According to Eguavoen, Union Berlin's Taiwo Awoniyi and...

Four killed, one injured in fresh militia attack in Southern Kaduna

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 03:48 AM PST

Four persons have been killed in another fresh attack by suspected Fulani militia at Zaman Dabo village, Atyap Chiefdom, in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Recall that the Atyap...

NFF: Eagles, Falcons to get fresh code of conduct

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 03:31 AM PST

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to re-introduce the code of conduct for Super Eagles and Super Falcons players.   A source at the football house in Abuja disclosed on Friday...

BREAKING: Customs intercept container laden with guns at Tin Can port

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 03:03 AM PST

  Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service attached to the Tin Can Island Command on Friday intercepted a container loaded with arms and ammunition.   The owner of the container reportedly...

LaLiga: Barcelona job harder than I thought, players don’t understand me – Xavi

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:47 AM PST

  Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has admitted the job is tougher than he thought.   The LaLiga club won two of their first three fixtures under Xavi, who replaced Ronald Koeman in...

2023: South-East must produce next president, Edwin Clark insists

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:23 AM PST

  Elder statesman and leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has insisted that South-East must produce the next president of Nigeria.   He said this when a...

COVID-19: WHO approves Covovax vaccine for emergency use

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:21 AM PST

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday approved the Covovax vaccine for Emergency Use Listing (EUL), elevating to nine the number of immunisations approved to fight the Coronavirus...

Fuel subsidy removal: NLC fixes dates for states, national protests

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:20 AM PST

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to hold a national protest on February 1, 2022, against the planned removal of fuel subsidy.   The decision...

I will crush all criminals that enter Kogi – Gov. Bello

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:14 AM PST

  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has vowed that his administration will crush all criminals perpetuating nefarious activities in the state.   The Governor, who stated this on...

VIDEO: Wizkid falls on stage as fan drags leg in Abuja concert

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:37 AM PST

Nigerian Starboy, Wizkid, on Friday night, experienced a mild drama at his concert in Abuja. Wizkid ''Live in concert' held on Friday night at Transcorp Hilton. While on stage, an excited fan...

Buhari set to sign health insurance bill into law

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:32 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to sign the amended National Health Insurance Scheme (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill into law, according to the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Health, Senator...

Abducted Yola hospital proprietor released

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:29 AM PST

The proprietor of a hospital in Yola, who was abducted last Sunday, has been released. It was learnt on Saturday morning that Bala, the proprietor and Medical Director of Aisha Hospital, Ngurore,...

18-year-old Shatu Garko from Kano emerges 44th Miss Nigeria

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:26 AM PST

Shatu Garko, an 18-year-old girl, who hails from Kano State, has emerged the 44th Miss Nigeria Shatu Garko was a Hijab model before she was crowned Miss Nigeria. A top of 37 participants from...

2023: Presidency to South will end anomaly in leadership – Coalition

Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:20 AM PST

The Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance (CCSGG), has opined that allowing the South to produce the President in 2023 will end an anomaly in leadership and rewrite many wrongs in the...
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