Monday 31 January 2022

NigerianEye: “Frank Lampard reacts to appointment as Everton’s new manager” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Frank Lampard reacts to appointment as Everton’s new manager” plus 29 more


Frank Lampard reacts to appointment as Everton’s new manager

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:40 AM PST

Frank Lampard has reacted to his appointment as Everton's new manager. Lampard was appointed as Everton's new manager on Monday. The Chelsea legend replaces Rafael Benitez, who was recently...

Ekiti: David Mark, Makinde to co-chair PDP Reconciliation Committee

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:37 AM PST

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed former Senate President David Mark and Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as co-chairmen of the newly...

Patrick Doyle calls for prayers to avert ‘terrorist attack’ on Lagos hotel

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:29 AM PST

  Patrick Doyle, the Nollywood actor and filmmaker, has raised the alarm over an alleged imminent attack on a "prominent hotel" in Lagos state. In a Facebook post on Monday, the...

‘We want to learn Yahoo Yahoo’ — teenagers declare in viral video

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:22 AM PST

  A video of three teenagers searching for where to learn internet fraud popularly known as 'Yahoo Yahoo' in Edo state has surfaced online and gone viral.   In the two-minute video, the...

NUC introduces B.A. Shari’ah, approves 11 affiliates programmes

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:19 AM PST

  The National Universities Commission has approved the introduction of Bachelor of Arts degree in Shariah.   This is as it approved 11 affiliates programmes for two colleges of education....

BREAKING: National Assembly transmits amended electoral bill to Buhari for assent

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:16 AM PST

  The National Assembly has transmitted the reworked Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill to the President, Muhammadu Buhari, for assent.   The electoral bill was transmitted this afternoon, it...

VIDEO: Wizkid, Zlatan ‘reconcile’ after rumoured rift

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:12 AM PST

  Wizkid and Zlatan Ibile appeared to have settled their rumoured feud after they shared a warm embrace during a recent encounter in Lagos.   In December, rumours had swirled that the...

EFCC files 17-count charge against Okorocha over ‘fraud’

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:12 AM PST

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed criminal charges against Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west.   The 17-count charge was filed on Monday before a...

African Union suspends Burkina Faso over military coup

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:12 AM PST

  The African Union (AU) has suspended Burkina Faso's membership following the coup that took place in the country.   The AU said the suspension would be effective until constitutional...

NASS tasks revenue agencies to generate N3 trillion each for 2022

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 08:38 AM PST

President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Monday tasked all Federal government revenue agencies to generate N3 trillion for 2022. Lawan said revenue agencies of government are capable of...

OAU academic staff begins strike over unpaid academic allowances

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 08:26 AM PST

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife chapter has commenced an indefinite strike action. ASUU said the strike action, which it confirmed to...

PHOTOS: Rihanna pregnant, expecting first child with A$AP Rocky

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 09:11 AM PST

Popular singer and entrepreneur, Rihanna has confirmed she's expecting her first child with her artist boyfriend A$AP Rocky.   The couple confirmed this in photos obtained by E! News.  ...

BREAKING: Gov Ganduje’s critic, Mu’azu Magaji sent to prison

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 08:17 AM PST

  Former Kano State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mu'azu Magaji has been remanded in a correctional centre in the state.   Mu'azu Magaji was arrested in Abuja shortly after...

Mark, Onaiyekan, Dokpesi others eulogize former PDP Publicity Secretary, Ologbondiyan

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 07:13 AM PST

Political stalwarts, friends, associates and family gathered in honour of immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kola Ologbondiyan, recently in...

Permit me to be your pilot… captain Rochas is in command, Okorocha woos Nigerians

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 06:57 AM PST

  Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, has formally declared his bid to run for the office of president — but not without some form of drama.   While addressing a press...

Biafra: Real reasons Buhari govt still holds Nnamdi Kanu in custody – IPOB

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 06:57 AM PST

  The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday, revealed why the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government is still holding its leader, Nnamdi Kanu in custody.   IPOB's...

Everton appoint Lampard as manager

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 06:49 AM PST

  Everton on Monday appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal with the task of keeping the Toffees in the Premier League.   Lampard has been out of the...

‘Four years in varsity is nothing’ — Singer Bella Shmurda replies LASU's plea to resume classes

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 06:49 AM PST

  Bella Shmurda, the fast-rising Afrobeats singer, would not budge despite the plea by the Lagos State University (LASU) for him to return and complete his abandoned undergraduate degree. The...

2023 Presidency: Every Nigerian state has my signature – Okorocha challenges other aspirants

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 06:04 AM PST

The Imo West Senator, Rochas Okorocha has claimed that the evidence of his move to unite the nation is currently visible in all parts of the country. Speaking while declaring his intention to join...

S3..xual harassment: Avram Grant tenders apology

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:39 AM PST

Avram Grant has tendered a public apology after he was accused of s3..xual harassment. Grant tendered the apology after The Times of Isreal reported that multiple women said the ex-Chelsea coach...

Tennis: Barty displaces Sabalenka to top WTA rankings

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:29 AM PST

  Ashleigh Barty's achievement in becoming the first Australian woman in 44 years to win the Australian Open title has seen her consolidate her place atop the WTA rankings. The 25-year-old has...

‘I’m not too old to run’ — Okorocha formally declares presidential bid

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 07:46 AM PST

Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, has formally declared his interest to run for office of the president. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Okorocha said the country is...

AFCON 2021: Egypt breaks Nigeria’s record after qualifying for semi-finals

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:15 AM PST

  Egypt came from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 in their quarter-final clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.   Liverpool's Mohamed Salah equalized and then set up the winner for...

There’s nothing like police brutality -Okorocha

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:14 AM PST

  Former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has said there is nothing like police brutality in Nigeria.   According to him, police brutality is a situation of youths...

Aubameyang arrives Barcelona for transfer deadline move

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:00 AM PST

   Former Arsenal skipper Aubameyang has arrived Barcelona for a transfer deadline move to the Catalan giants, reliable journalist Romero has reported.   Having failed to secure any...

Popular Skitmaker, Bae U apologises after s3ex-for-skit video leak

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 05:03 AM PST

  Popular Instagram skit maker, Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi who is also known as Bae U or Isbae U has apologised for his past deeds of demanding s3ex from ladies to feature in his skits   His...

NIMC reactivates Sowore’s NIN after lawsuit threat

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 04:52 AM PST

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reactivated the national identity number (NIN) of Omoyele Sowore, an activist.   Sowore had on January 12, raised concerns over the...

Shoprite closes Maryland store, reopens Lekki outlet looted during #EndSARS

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 04:49 AM PST

  Retail Supermarket Nigeria Limited (RSNL), owners of Shoprite in Nigeria, has announced plans to reopen the Circle Mall store.   The store, located in Jakande, Lagos, was closed down...

JAMB introduces two new subjects to UTME

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 04:45 AM PST

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has introduced Computer Studies and Physical and Health Education as part of its UTME subjects.   The board disclosed this in its weekly...

Man who ran away from police cell remanded in prison till further notice

Posted: 31 Jan 2022 04:33 AM PST

An Osogbo Magistrates' Court has remanded Amosun Abodunrin, 33, for stealing and running away from a police cell. The Police Prosecutor, Inspection Olayiwola Rasaq told the court that the accused...

Sunday 30 January 2022

NigerianEye: “We’re waiting for you to join APC – Lawan to Udom Emmanuel” plus 19 more

NigerianEye: “We’re waiting for you to join APC – Lawan to Udom Emmanuel” plus 19 more


We’re waiting for you to join APC – Lawan to Udom Emmanuel

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 03:30 AM PST

  Senate President Ahmed Lawan has expressed the desire of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom to join the ruling party in no distant time.   He...

2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo’ll fight each other, jeopardize Southwest chances – Primate Ayodele

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 03:28 AM PST

 The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday released fresh warnings concerning the 2023 Presidential race in Nigeria. Primate Ayodele warned that the...

‘It felt like being buried alive’ — Ngozi Nwosu recalls rumours on health struggle

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 02:38 AM PST

  Ngozi Nwosu says misinformation about her health struggles felt like she was being buried alive.   In 2012, the actress had famously sought N6 million to undergo treatment for a...

2023: Edwin Clark gives conditions to support Saraki’s presidential ambition

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 02:29 AM PST

  Leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has given reasons why he would support the Presidential ambition of Bukola Saraki, former Senate President.   Clark vowed to...

Come back to class, earn your degree – LASU tells Bella Shmurda

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 02:18 AM PST

  The Lagos State University has called on fast-rising Nigerian singer, Ahmed Akinbiyi, popularly known as Bella Shmurda, to return to class and earn his degree.   This comes shortly after...

DCP Kyari deletes all Facebook posts after uploading 462 pictures from wedding of IGP’s son

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 02:12 AM PST

  Abba Kyari, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), deleted all posts on his Facebook page shortly after uploading 462 pictures from the wedding of Maina Alkali, son of Usman Baba, the...

2023: Nigeria will sink if you retain power – Ohanaeze tells North, blasts Atiku

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 01:46 AM PST

  Ohanaeze Ndigbo has cautioned those it describes as desperate politicians from the North against their moves to retain power beyond 2023, saying such plans will sink the country.   The...

Osun 2022: PDP disowns chieftain over attack on Senator Adeleke

Posted: 30 Jan 2022 01:46 AM PST

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorunda local government, has disowned a chieftain of the party over an alleged verbal attack on Senator Ademola Adeleke.   Akin Adeyi, a chieftain...

FG pays $194m for Port Harcourt refinery, plans additional $98m, N17.2 Billion

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 07:00 PM PST

  The Federal Government has processed $98m and N17.2bn as partial payments for the ongoing rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, it was learnt on Friday. It was also gathered...

EFCC detains VON DG over ‘N1.3 Billion fraud’

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:05 PM PST

  Osita Okechukwu, director-general of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okechukwu reportedly arrived at the EFCC...

10-man Burkina Faso defeat Tunisia again, advance to AFCON semis

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 01:54 PM PST

  Dango Ouattara scored on the stroke of half-time as 10-man Burkina Faso completed a hat-trick of Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final victories over Tunisia with a 1-0 win in Garoua on...

2023: Shehu Sani reacts as Arewa youths ask Dangote, Okonjo-Iweala, others to join presidential race

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 08:26 AM PST

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, has reacted to calls by Arewa youths asking billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote and those in the private sector to join the presidential race. Sani...

Slain OAU student Timothy Adegoke buried amid tears

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 07:09 AM PST

The remains of a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Timothy Adegoke, who died in controversial circumstances have been buried. The remains of the 37-year-old Master of Business...

Student feared killed as police, cultists clash in Kwara

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 07:07 AM PST

At least a student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, was reportedly shot dead in the early morning of Saturday at Lajolo village in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State during a...

I’ll be Nigeria’s first female president in 2023, says Jaruma after detention

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 07:05 AM PST

  Hauwa Muhammed, the self-acclaimed sex therapist better known as Jaruma, has declared her interest to contest for the 2023 presidency. In several posts via her Instagram page, the...

‘I have no interest in contesting’ — Fayemi disowns senatorial campaign posters

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 07:05 AM PST

  Bisi Fayemi, wife of the Ekiti governor, says she has no link to posters circulating online indicating her interest in contesting for a senatorial seat.   On Friday, posters had surfaced...

Primate Ayodele releases new prophecies on Kenya, Uganda, Cameroun, others

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 07:05 AM PST

  The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday released fresh prophetic warnings about some African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Cameroun, South...

2023: North’ll still produce Nigeria’s president after Buhari – Bala Mohammed

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 06:48 AM PST

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has insisted that the North would produce Nigeria's president in 2023. Mohammed said the claim that power must shift to the Southern part of the country in...

Eko, Ikeja Discos gives reason for power outage in Lagos

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 06:27 AM PST

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric (IE) Plc have given reason for the outage currently being experienced by customers under their networks. The DisCos in statements...

‘Some people are using my name to do evil’ — Obi Cubana cries out

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 06:09 AM PST

  Obi Cubana, the Nigerian socialite, has called on the public to beware of those attempting to use his name to carry out fraudulent acts on social media. The entrepreneur spoke in...

Saturday 29 January 2022

NigerianEye: “Nigeria passing through difficult moment, leaders must accept responsibilities –Okorocha” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Nigeria passing through difficult moment, leaders must accept responsibilities –Okorocha” plus 29 more


Nigeria passing through difficult moment, leaders must accept responsibilities –Okorocha

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 06:07 AM PST

  Rochas Okorocha, former Governor of Imo State, has insisted that Nigeria is passing through a difficult moment ahead of the 2023 general elections.   Okorocha also charged Nigerian...

Sylvester Oromoni: Family asks court to adjourn inquest indefinitely

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:59 AM PST

  The family of the late Dowen College Student, Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr.), has asked the coroner inquiring into his controversial death to adjourn proceedings indefinitely.   A counsel from...

I didn’t break my new husband’s home, Mercy Aigbe insists

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:58 AM PST

  Popular actress, Mercy Aigbe, has rubbished insinuations that she was the spoke that crashed the wheel of her new husband, Kazeem Adeoti, aka Adekaz's marriage to his first wife, Funsho....

Champions League: UEFA announces punishment for Man Utd ahead of Atletico clash

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:57 AM PST

  UEFA have fined Manchester United €10,000 after three fans invaded the Old Trafford pitch during their Champions League match against Young Boys in December.   The game, which was...

Ogun leaders travel to Abuja to thank Buhari for visiting state

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:56 AM PST

  A delegation from Ogun was in Abuja on Friday to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for the latter's recent visit to the state.   Buhari had visited the state on January 13 for the...

Soludo commiserates with victims of Onitsha fire disaster

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:06 AM PST

The Governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commiserated with the victims of the fire incident at the Obodo Ukwu end of the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Onitsha. The fire occurred...

Olu of Ikeja: Royal families, kingmakers reject new king-designate

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:04 AM PST

The Oluwo of Ikeja Land, Chief Adeniyi Illo and Prince Jamiu Folami, during the news conference on the kingship crisis in Ikeja Kingdom. Royal families in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State, have...

Why APC is party of the common man – Osinbajo

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 03:50 AM PST

  Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Buhari regime and the governing All Progressives Congress remain committed to the welfare of the common man because it is a party of the people...

I hope you’ve withdrawn your children from Dowen College – Funke Akindele questions parents

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 03:49 AM PST

  Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has expressed concern over children enrolled in Dowen College, despite the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni.   Recall that the chairman of...

AFCON 2021 quarter-final power rankings revealed (Top 8)

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 03:47 AM PST

  The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final stage will commence on Saturday evening.     Recall that the AFCON round of 16 was concluded a few days ago.   Cameroon,...

Tennis: Ashleigh Barty wins first Australian Open title, beats Danielle Collins

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:50 AM PST

Ashleigh Barty beat Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title, ending the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion. Top seed Barty fought back from 5-1 down in...

Passengers may suffer delays as FAAN expands Lagos airport terminal

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:47 AM PST

  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled its plan to expand the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Lagos airport.   The agency said it would expand the Zulu wing...

2023: Obasanjo’s son visited me, pledged support for Osinbajo —Ojudu

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:42 AM PST

  Olujonwo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has pledged to support Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) if he joins the 2023 presidential race.   The Special Adviser to the...

Teenage boys slaughter girlfriend, burn her head for money ritual in Ogun

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:42 AM PST

There was pandemonium in Oke Aregba area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, after some teenage boys were caught burning the head of a girl, said to be in a relationship with one of them, for money...

Regina Daniels vs Jaruma: Make it criminal offense for influencers to advertise products they don’t use – Actor Ugezu tells FG

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:25 AM PST

  Nollywood actor, Ugezu J Ugezu, has called on the Nigerian government to make it a criminal offense for influencers to advertise products they've not used to their fans.   His advice...

‘Only deaf Nigerians like Garba Shehu don’t regret voting Buhari into power’ – Benue Govt

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 02:25 AM PST

  Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Hon Michael Inelagwu, has said all Nigerians regret voting General Muhammadu Buhari as the nation's president.   He spoke...

I’m committed to rescuing Osun but my guber ambition isn’t ‘do or die’ affair— Adeleke

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 01:22 AM PST

  Ademola Adeleke, former senator and governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, says he is committed to rescuing the state from bad governance.  ...

Why we arrested ex-Kano commissioner, Magaji – Police

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 01:17 AM PST

  The Kano State Police Command has given the reason policemen arrested a former Kano State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Muazu Magaji.   Magaji, a fierce critic of the...

Buhari cancelled trip to Zamfara over fear of bandit attack, he should have gone by road —PDP

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 01:15 AM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari cancelled his trip to Zamfara over the fear of being attacked by terrorists.   Buhari, who was in Sokoto on Thursday to...

Leaders inspired by personal profit cannot bring about national transformation —Osinbajo

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 01:15 AM PST

 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says only leaders who do not pursue personal profit can bring about national transformation.   According to a statement by Laolu Akande, spokesperson to the...

NJC becoming willing tool to intimidate judges – Wike

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 12:53 AM PST

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the National Judicial Council of being "a willing tool" of intimidating judges "who are simply discharging their duties". The governor made the claim...

Fire razes brewery depot in Ilesa, Osun

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 12:29 AM PST

  Several empty crates and bottles had been destroyed in the fire incident that occurred at the crate depot of the International Brewery, Ilesa, Osun state. Spokesperson of Osun State Fire...

Why I don’t follow any account on Instagram, Jim Iyke reveals

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 12:25 AM PST

Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Jim Iyke, has revealed that he doesn't follow any account on Instagram because he viewed the platform as a marketplace. He said this in an interview with media...

Man allegedly steals keke Napep, sells it at N23,000

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 12:17 AM PST

One Azeez Saka has been arrested for allegedly stealing a tricycle, otherwise known as Keke Napep in Alagbado, a border community between Lagos and Ogun States. Saka was nabbed by the Ogun State...

Transfer: Vlahovic breaks silence as he takes Ronaldo’s shirt at Juventus

Posted: 29 Jan 2022 12:08 AM PST

Newly-signed Juventus striker, Dusan Vlahovic, has expressed his pride at completing his dream move from Fiorentina in a deal worth up to €80m. Vlahovic, who turned 22 earlier on Friday, enjoyed a...

Wealth display: Federal poly bans students from driving private cars on campus

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 11:59 PM PST

The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, has banned students from driving private cars on campus. The federal institution stated this in a circular dated January 29, 2022 and...

2023: Contest for president – Arewa youths beg Dangote, Adenuga, Okonjo-Iweala, others

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 11:52 PM PST

The Arewa Youth Assembly, have urged some prominent Nigerians in the private sector to join the 2023 presidential race. The northern youths said people like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Ngozi...

Tinubu not sick, in London for consultations, says aide

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 09:07 PM PST

 All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu, is in fine health and excellent spirits, his spokesman, Tunde Rahman, has said. Rahman also confirmed that the 69-year-old ex-governor...

ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso over coup

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:40 PM PST

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Burkina Faso over the recent military takeover of the country. The military in Burkina Faso, on Monday, said it had...

Fashola backtracks - "I didn’t say Nigeria’s infrastructure better than America’s"

Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:24 PM PST

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Friday, denied saying that Nigeria's achievements in infrastructure surpassed that of the United States. It can be recalled that the minister,...

Thursday 27 January 2022

NigerianEye: “Lagos Island clash: Court remands NURTW’s Kunle Poly, Johnson, Kosoko in police custody” plus 2 more

NigerianEye: “Lagos Island clash: Court remands NURTW’s Kunle Poly, Johnson, Kosoko in police custody” plus 2 more


Lagos Island clash: Court remands NURTW’s Kunle Poly, Johnson, Kosoko in police custody

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 12:38 PM PST

Azeez Adekunle Lawal a.k.a. Kunle Poly will remain in the custody of the Nigeria Police Zonal Monitoring Unit, Zone 2 Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos. A Yaba Chief Magistrate's Court ruled on...

Real reason Buhari suspended trip to Zamfara – Reno Omokri

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 12:35 PM PST

A socio-political activist, Reno Omokri has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari cancelled his visit to Zamfara State due to the fresh activities of the bloodthirsty bandits. It was reported...

Hanifa Abubakar: Gov Ganduje vows justice will be done

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 12:33 PM PST

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has insisted that justice must be done in the murder case of Hanifa Abubakar, a five-year-old pupil, who was murdered by her teacher in the state. In a...

NigerianEye: “Postponment of Buhari’s visit to Zamfara destined by God, says Matawalle” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Postponment of Buhari’s visit to Zamfara destined by God, says Matawalle” plus 29 more


Postponment of Buhari’s visit to Zamfara destined by God, says Matawalle

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:08 AM PST

  Governor Bello Mattawale of Zamfara State has described the postponement of the visit of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to the state as something destined by God.   Matawalle said, "As...

Police debunk helicopter crash, claim pilot, others not injured

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:04 AM PST

  The Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports that its helicopter crashed in Bauchi State.   This was contained in a statement by the NPF's spokesperson, Frank Mba, on Thursday, titled,...

RCCG to offer free surgery for cleft patients

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:01 AM PST

  The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) says it will offer free surgery for cleft lip and palate patients from across the country.   The surgery, organised in partnership with Good...

Mompha’s son Mohammed dubbed ‘world’s youngest billionaire’

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:59 AM PST

  Mohammed Awwal Junior popularly known as Mompha Junior, the son of Instagram celebrity Mompha has been featured in the popular British newspaper, The Sun UK.   Also known as Richie Rich,...

Edwin Clark to Buhari: Your claim on bringing peace to south-south untrue

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:09 AM PST

 Edwin Clark, an Ijaw national leader, says President Muhammadu Buhari's claim on restoring peace to the south-south geo-political zone is "untenable, untrue and without foundation".   On...

Security situation in north-west has overwhelmed me — Buhari

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:54 AM PST

  President Muhammadu Buhari says he is overwhelmed by the security situation in the north-west region.   Buhari spoke on Thursday at the palace of Sa'ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto....

Reps ask CBN to suspend planned implementation of e-invoice policy

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:54 AM PST

The house of representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the planned implementation of an electronic invoice (e-invoice) for all import and export operations.   The...

Police arrest another set of political thugs in Ekiti

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:49 AM PST

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of another suspected thug with guns and other weapons. This is coming after, over one hundred thugs were arrested at border town of Ekiti...

Gov Badaru consoles families of two slain police officers in Jigawa

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:43 AM PST

Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has expressed his condolence to the families of police operatives who were killed by kidnappers at Kwalam town in the Taura Local Government Area of...

Garba Shehu: Omokri reacts to comments Buhari will hand over to APC in 2023

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:55 AM PST

  A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, on Thursday reacted to a remark that President Muhammadu Buhari would hand over to an All Progressives Congress, APC, government in 2023.  ...

I will kill anyone who talks harshly about Oyedepo - Pastor Ibiyeomie

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:33 AM PST

  Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder, Salvation Ministries, Port Harcourt has threatened to kill anyone who talked harshly about Bishop David Oyedepo. Ibiyeomie spoke at the Salvation Ministries...

Bandits terrorising your state will not be spared – Buhari assures Sultan of Sokoto

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:31 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed displeasure over the spate of insecurity in the country, especially the north, where incidents of banditary and kidnapping has heightened.   Buhari...

Fuel subsidy: FG only postponed the evil day, resist fuel price increase in future – Activists

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 07:36 AM PST

Some activists and labour leaders have warned that any attempt to increase the price of petrol in the country will compound the suffering of Nigerians. The Activists gave the warning on Thursday...

Nigeria now self-sufficient in cement production – Buhari boasts

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 07:34 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted that Nigeria was now self-sufficient in cement production, such that it has also risen to become a net exporter of the product to other neighbouring...

Buhari has done more than US govt in terms of infrastructure –Fashola

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:37 AM PST

  The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration has more achievements that the United States government, in terms...

Police helicopter crashes in Bauchi

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 07:02 AM PST

  An aircraft belonging to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has crashed in Bauchi State.   The aircraft with registration 5N-MDA was involved in the accident, on Wednesday.   There were...

BREAKING: Workers protest police recruitment, shut down PSC headquarters

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 06:58 AM PST

  The Police Service Commission workers have shut down the PSC headquarters, Abuja, over the reported takeover of the ongoing recruitment of 10,000 constables by the force headquarters.  ...

COVID-19: UAE lifts restrictions on flights from Nigeria, 11 others

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 06:58 AM PST

  United Arab Emirates authorities have lifted the ban it placed on inbound flights from Nigeria and 11 other countries.   The travel restrictions had been placed to prevent the spread of...

Reconciliation of PDP factions in Oyo impracticable – Party chieftain

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 06:01 AM PST

  The reconciliation of various factions of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State is impracticable and temporal, a Chieftain of the party, Ademola Omotoso, has said. Omotoso made the...

2023 Presidency: Tinubu fit, not older than Biden, Trump –APC chieftain

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 05:37 AM PST

  All Progressives Congress chieftain in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, says the party's National Leader, Bola Tinubu, is physically fit to lead as Nigeria's President.   Igbokwe, a former...

2023: Igbos are ready, better prepared for presidency – Ohanaeze President, Obiozor

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 05:34 AM PST

  President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Socio-cultural organization, George Obiozor, has insisted that the Igbos are ready and better prepared to produce Nigeria's next President in 2023.  ...

AFCON 2021: Disappointing – Liverpool legend condemns decision over Sadio Mane’s injury

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 04:58 AM PST

Liverpool legend, Ian Rush, has hit out at the decision to keep Sadio Mane on the pitch after his head injury while in action for Senegal at the ongoing 2021 AFCON tournament in Cameroon. Mane...

Federal Fire Service saved 136 lives, N3trn worth of properties in 2021 – Aregbesola

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 04:40 AM PST

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola says about 136 lives and properties worth N3 trillion was lost to fire outbreaks in different parts of the country in 2021. Aregbesola who made the disclosure...

Infidelity: Sammie Okposo deletes IG, Twitter pages

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 04:21 AM PST

  Sammie Okposo, the Nigerian gospel singer, has deleted his Instagram and Twitter pages a few hours after he pulled down a post wherein he admitted to cheating on his wife.  The musician...

I felt insecure about how people viewed my haircut – DJ Cuppy

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 04:17 AM PST

  Nigerian music artiste and disk jockey, DJ Cuppy, has lamented that she felt insecure about how people viewed her haircut, adding that a lot of young black people were too superficial.  ...

Constitution amendment: Reps committee vote against state police bill

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 04:15 AM PST

  A bill seeking to establish state police has been rejected by the house of representatives committee on constitution amendment.   The bill which is sponsored by Onofiok Luke, lawmaker...

Ekiti 2022: APC begins accreditation, voting for guber primary election

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 03:33 AM PST

The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election has commenced with accreditation of intending voters. This is coming amid outcry by one of the governorship aspirants,...

APC says primary election in Ekiti not postponed amid calls for cancellation

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 03:17 AM PST

  The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the governorship primary election in the state has not been postponed.   The state primary election is slated for...

Buhari to inaugurate projects in Sokoto, visits Zamfara over attacks Thursday

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 03:15 AM PST

  The President, Muhammadu Buhari, will on Thursday visit Sokoto State to inaugurate BUA Cement's three million metric tonnes per annum plant and 48 Megawatts power plant.   He will also...

PSG offer Tottenham four players in exchange for Ndombele

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 02:16 AM PST

Paris Saint-Germain have offered Tottenham Hotspur four players in an exchange deal for their midfielder, Tanguy Ndombele. According to Foot Mercato, Julian Draxler, Danilo, Leandro Paredes and...