Monday 28 February 2022

NigerianEye: “Education Minister walks out as meeting with Nigerian Students deadlocks” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Education Minister walks out as meeting with Nigerian Students deadlocks” plus 29 more


Education Minister walks out as meeting with Nigerian Students deadlocks

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 06:38 AM PST

  The meeting between the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, and protesting Nigerian students, on Monday, ended in deadlock as the minister walked out on them.   The students had earlier...

‘Electricity not on exclusive list’ — NGF kicks against senate power bill

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 06:29 AM PST

  The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has rejected the electricity bill being considered by the senate.   In a letter dated February 22 and addressed to Gabriel Suswam, chairman of the...

EU to grant Ukrainians three years right to stay

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 06:25 AM PST

  As the war in Ukraine rages on, officials of the European Union and France have said that the EU was planning to grant fleeing Ukrainians the right to stay and work in any of its member...

Jonathan tried to bend electoral system against Buhari – Presidency

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:59 AM PST

The Presidency has disclosed that President Goodluck Jonathan's administration worked assiduously to bend the electoral system in its bid to scuttle the victory of the President Muhammadu Buhari...

Ebonyi students protest ASUU strike, barricade Abakaliki-Enugu highway

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:15 AM PST

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ebonyi State chapter, on Monday staged a peaceful protest to demand an immediate end to the ongoing one-month warning strike declared by the...

Supreme Court sets May 27 for judgment in Odili’s N6bn defamation suit against Dakuku Peterside

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:09 AM PST

A former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, will on May 27 know his fate in a N6 billion character defamation suit instituted...

FULL LIST: 15 countries sending arms to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:06 AM PST

  The United States, Canada and other  European countries have so far responded to urgent Ukrainian appeals for military equipment. According to AFP reports, some of the...

PSG: Despite seven Ballon d’Or awards, Messi still has to adapt – Mbappe

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:03 AM PST

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has suggested that teammate Lionel Messi still has to adapt to life at the Parc des Princes even though he has won seven Ballon d'Or awards.   Mbappe...

New electoral act will address misuse of public funds for political campaign -Garba Shehu

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 05:03 AM PST

  Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, says the new electoral act will prevent political appointees from using public funds for election campaigns.   President Muhammadu Buhari signed the...

Russian invasion: Fleeing Ukrainians with relatives in UK are welcome – Boris Johnson

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:12 AM PST

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has announced that fleeing Ukrainians will be allowed entry into the United Kingdom provided they have immediate family members residing in the country. This...

Russia’s invasion: Ukrainian boxer, Lomachenko joins military

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 04:09 AM PST

Ukrainian boxer, Vasyl Lomachenko has taken up arms to help defend his country from Russian invaders. The 34-year-old has been pictured with an M16 assault rifle, having joined the Belgorod-Dniester...

Russia-Ukraine war: We’re not turning Africans away from our borders, says Poland

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:44 AM PST

The Polish government says it is not turning away Africans and non-white people seeking to cross its border from Ukraine. Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops on Thursday, thousands...

‘It was never a connecting flight’ — Air Peace clarifies misconception about Banjul-Lagos flight

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:43 AM PST

  Air Peace says its Banjul-Lagos flight, which had the Emir of Kano on board, was not a connecting one, dispelling misconception about the trip.   The airline, however, said it regretted...

Long queues persist in Ibadan as more petrol stations shut down

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:31 AM PST

Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has continued to witness long queues of cars, motorcycles and tricycles due to the closure of many petrol stations. Our correspondent had last week reported that long...

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Mane unhappy with Klopp’s decision – Neville

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 03:28 AM PST

Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane was not happy with manager Jurgen Klopp's decision to substitute him during the Reds' Carabao Cup final victory against Chelsea on Sunday. This claim was made by...

Russia’s invasion: It’s matter of life, death – EU defence ministers to send arms to Ukraine

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:34 AM PST

  European Union (EU) foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has said the union's defence ministers would meet virtually to coordinate their assistance for Ukraine amid global rage over Russia's...

BREAKING: Court rejects DCP Abba Kyari’s bail application

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:31 AM PST

  A federal high court in Abuja has refused to grant bail to Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP).   Inyang Ekwo, the judge, held in a ruling on Monday, that the...

BREAKING: Peace talks: Ukraine lists demands, wants Russian soldiers withdrawn

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:30 AM PST

  Ukraine demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and troop withdrawal on Monday as a Kyiv delegation arrived for talks with Russian negotiators on the fifth day of the Kremlin's offensive...

Boko Haram/ISWAP: Troops eliminate terrorists, impound logistic supplies

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:16 AM PST

The Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have eliminated scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and impounded large quantities of their logistic supplies in Kirawa, on the Nigeria and Cameroon...

Fuel scarcity: Workers, travellers stranded in Kaduna

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:12 AM PST

Fuel scarcity hit harder in Kaduna State on Monday, as workers, businessmen and travellers were left stranded at various bus stops and garages in Kaduna metropolis and its environs. It was reported...

2023: Nigeria will be safe in my hands – Atiku hints on contesting for Presidency

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 02:27 AM PST

  A former Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said Nigerians would be safe in his hands if he becomes President in 2023.   Atiku said he understands the...

BREAKING: Ukraine delegation arrives Belarus for peace talks with Russia

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:17 AM PST

  Ukraine delegation has arrived for peace talks with Russia at the Belarus border.   Russia and Ukraine were preparing Monday for their first talks since Moscow's invasion, as fighting...

Nigeria Air: April 2022 take-off uncertain after repeated postponements

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:15 AM PST

The Federal Government's assurance that Nigeria Air would take-off in April 2022 may be another failed promise.   On Sunday, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) said the...

Russian vs Ukraine: ‘The war of one really bad man’ – Liverpool boss, Klopp

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:13 AM PST

  Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has joined the many voices from within the football family in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.   Last week, Russian President, Vladimir Putin had...

IPMAN, NUPENG disagree over rise in petrol price

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 01:06 AM PST

  The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers are at loggerheads over the pump price of petrol.   As fuel scarcity...

Sunny Ade, Sikiru Barrister, Fela inducted into the first-ever Afrobeats hall of fame

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:59 AM PST

  A corpus of Nigerian music legends and icons were honoured at the first-ever Afrobeats Hall of Fame (ABHF) induction ceremony which was held on Saturday.   The glamorous event, organised...

‘Discrimination, hypothermia, trekking for hours’ — Nigerians fleeing Ukraine narrate ordeal

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:43 AM PST

  Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, foreigners have been making frantic efforts to flee the country, including Nigerians, who have faced immense difficulties and confronted alleged...

We never demanded fresh N1trn from FG to end strike, says ASUU

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:20 AM PST

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied rumours that it demanded a fresh payment of N1 trillion from the federal government as a condition to end its ongoing strike. ASUU...

2023: S/East facing penalties of 2019 – Ohanaeze issues strong warning to Atiku, PDP

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:20 AM PST

  Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has claimed that the current security challenges facing the South-East is as a result of Igbo loyalty to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in 2019.   The Igbo group warned...

Osinbajo's shoemaker OJBest is dead

Posted: 28 Feb 2022 12:12 AM PST

Nigerian entrepreneur, Omale OJ popularly known as OJBest Footwears, who went viral for making shoe designs for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has passed away. His demise was announced on Twitter on...

NigerianEye: “Venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks ready — Belarus” plus 9 more

NigerianEye: “Venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks ready — Belarus” plus 9 more


Venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks ready — Belarus

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 11:54 PM PST

Belarus said Monday that it had prepared the venue that will host peace talks between delegations from Ukraine and Russia, as Moscow's offensive against Ukraine went into its fifth day. Ukraine has...

Osun guber primary: Appeal committee a mere rumour – APC faction

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 11:40 PM PST

The Rasaq Salinsile faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has announced that the appeal committee on the party's 2022 gubernatorial primary election in the State remains a...

Carabao Cup final: Kepa breaks silence after missing crucial penalty against Liverpool

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 11:35 PM PST

Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has spoken for the first time since he blazed over a crucial penalty in their 11-10 shoot-out loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. The Spaniard replaced...

Russia destroys world’s largest plane ‘Mriya’ in Ukraine

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 11:23 PM PST

The world's largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine According to CNN, the enormous aircraft, named "Mriya," or "dream" in Ukrainian, was...

REVEALED: Why Russia-Ukraine war may prolong fuel scarcity in Nigeria

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:44 PM PST

  The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine may further prolong the over three-week scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in Nigeria, as bulk of the refined products...

Despite govt’s assurances, fuel scarcity worsens in Nigeria

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:44 PM PST

  Despite the Federal Government's promises that petrol scarcity would be over weekend, the scarcity of the product continued, yesterday in Abuja, Lagos, Oyo and Ogun states. Investigations by...

Emir of Kano, Air Peace in war of words

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:43 PM PST

  The face-off between the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and Air Peace Airline weekend deepened as the emir issued a 72 hour ultimate to the airline to apology or face the consequences over...

2023 Presidential Ticket: Atiku taking PDP delegates for granted — Wike

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:34 PM PST

 The Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said the comment by the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that he would always clinch the ticket of the People's Democratic Party,...

NURTW at loggerhead with MC Oluomo

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:13 PM PST

 The national headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has queried the Lagos State chairman of the union, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), over insubordination and indulging...

Bandits storm Niger wedding, abduct bride, kill eight guests

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:10 PM PST

  Bandits have attacked over 10 communities in Niger State, killed eight persons, abducted a bride and left several others injured. The gunmen, who were said to have numbered over 100, invaded...

Sunday 27 February 2022

NigerianEye: “Russia-Ukraine war: Nigerians deserve equal right to enter Poland —Presidency” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Russia-Ukraine war: Nigerians deserve equal right to enter Poland —Presidency” plus 29 more


Russia-Ukraine war: Nigerians deserve equal right to enter Poland —Presidency

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 01:59 PM PST

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its fourth day, the Presidency Sunday in Abuja kicked against the denial of Nigerians and other Africans' safe passage into neighbouring Poland and other safe...

‘No joy in Nigeria’ – Zinolesky speaks after release from NDLEA custody

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 01:57 PM PST

Nigerian singer, Zinolesky, who was arrested and by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has expressed disappointment in the state of the country.   Recall that Zinolesky along with...

Carabao Cup final: Tuchel reveals who to blame for Liverpool defeat after Kepa gamble backfires

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 01:55 PM PST

  Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has accepted full responsibility for their Carabao Cup final defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.   The Blues lost 11-10 on penalties to Jurgen Klopp's men at...

Visa-free access approved for Nigerians entering Romania, Hungary from Ukraine –FG

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 10:21 AM PST

  The federal government says arrangements are in place for Nigerians arriving from Ukraine through the borders in Romania and Hungary.   Gabriel Aduda, permanent secretary, ministry of...

Ukrainian lawmakers queue up for weapons to defend country

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 10:21 AM PST

  As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to its fourth day, thousands of Ukrainians, including Members of Parliament, are reportedly volunteering to fight to defend their country against...

Political parties in Nigeria are the same – Shekarau

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 10:15 AM PST

  Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has stated that political platforms in Nigeria are the same.   The Senator spoke in Sokoto on Sunday at an empowerment programme organized...

NANS urges FG, ASUU to resolve lingering crisis in students’ best interests

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 10:15 AM PST

  The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Sunday urged both the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to amicably settle the lingering crisis...

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin puts nuclear forces on ‘high alert’

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 09:00 AM PST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his nuclear forces to be on high alert as the war with Ukraine enters the fourth day. On Thursday, Putin invaded Ukraine, its neighbour to the...

Five ways children can benefit from divorce

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 08:11 AM PST

  This might sound odd to you. A whole lot of people believe that divorce has no positive effect, particularly on the children produced by such marriage. But this is not entirely true.  ...

FULL LIST: Wizkid, Tems win at 2022 NAACP Image Awards

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 07:59 AM PST

 Wizkid and Tems were among the winners at the 2022 edition of NAACP Image Awards for their collaboration in 'Essence' a track off 'Made in Lagos' album.  'Essence', their...

War: Fani-Kayode blows hot as Ukraine, Poland mistreat Nigerians, other Africans

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 07:48 AM PST

  A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted angrily to the reported mistreatment of Nigerians and citizens of other African countries by Polish and Ukrainian authorities....

Nigerian Consulate in New York to issue 10-year validity passport

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:59 AM PST

  The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York has announced that the Consulate will start the issuance of passports with 10-year validity to its nationals.   The Consul-General,...

Elon Musk activates Starlink satellites to ensure Internet access in Ukraine

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:52 AM PST

  Elon Musk said Saturday his company SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband service had been activated in Ukraine, after a Kyiv official urged the tech titan to provide his embattled country...

2023: Dele Momodu visits mother’s grave as he kicks off presidential campaign

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:52 AM PST

  The publisher of Ovation Magazine International, Dele Momodu, visited the graveside of his mother as he kicked off his campaign to be president in 2023.   Momodu posted the events which...

2023: Don’t denigrate yourself by joining APC to contest for president – Sagay on Jonathan rumour

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:51 AM PST

  As scheming for the 2023 general elections heats up following new dates approved by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee...

Ukraine: FG in talks with Russia, Poland, others to evacuate Nigerians – Onyeama

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:42 AM PST

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Goeffrey Onyeama, said the Federal Government was coordinating with foreign missions both in Russia and Ukraine to evacuate Nigerians from Ukraine back home for...

INEC fixes Aug 18 as deadline for submission of forms for governorship candidates

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 06:54 AM PST

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 18 as the final deadline for the submission of nomination forms for governorship candidates.   This was announced by...

NCC warns Nigerians on new ways hackers steal banking details from phones

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:33 AM PST

  The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) has discovered a newly-hatched malicious software that steals users' banking app login credentials on...

US, EU, UK, Canada to remove Russian banks from SWIFT payment system

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 05:29 AM PST

  The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Canada, on Saturday, agreed to remove "selected" Russian banks from the SWIFT international payment system.   The countries...

Ukraine ready for talks, rejects Russia’s Belarus proposal

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 04:23 AM PST

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he was ready for talks with Russia, but rejected Moscow's push to stage them in Belarus as it was a launchpad for invading forces.  ...

Jonathan shouldn’t be lured into presidential race, he’ll run if he wants to —Osita Chidoka

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 04:18 AM PST

Osita Chidoka, former minister of aviation, says former President Goodluck Jonathan should not be lured into the race for the presidency in 2023.   Speaking on Arise Television on Saturday,...

EPL: Chelsea release statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after Abramovich hands over club

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 04:15 AM PST

  Chelsea have released a statement on Russia's continued military assault on Ukraine.   This comes less than 15 hours after Russian owner Roman Abramovich announced he was relinquishing...

‘Putin is Smart’ – Donald Trump blames NATO, Biden for Ukraine war

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:46 AM PST

  Donald Trump has blamed US President, Joe Biden and North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, over the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.   Trump speaking at the annual Conservative Political...

‘My leg hurts’ – Burna Boy speaks after crashing his Ferrari

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:45 AM PST

Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, on Saturday night confirmed that he had a "bad accident" in his Ferrari. This comes shortly after reports and viral...

Missed flight: Air Peace gets three-day ultimatum to apologise to Emir of Kano

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:15 AM PST

  Isa Bayero, cousin of Aminu Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano, has issued a three-day ultimatum to Air Peace to apologise for "disrespecting" the monarch.   He said this on Saturday while...

Russia-Ukraine war: Train carrying Ghanaian students attacked

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:11 AM PST

 A train carrying some Ghanaian students in Ukraine has been reportedly attacked by some Russians in Ukraine, according to Africanews.  The students, however, were said to have escaped...

2023: ‘He’s shareholder in Manchester United’ – Jibrin speaks about Tinubu’s source of wealth, real age

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:08 AM PST

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a former member of the House of Representatives, has spoken on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's source of wealth and real age.   Jibrin, who is the Director-General of Tinubu's...

‘This one na Yahoo boy’ – Lagos Police CP’s team detains NYSC member, demands bribe

Posted: 27 Feb 2022 03:08 AM PST

  The Police in Lagos State arrested Olamilekan Daniel, a National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) member, Thursday night.   The detainee currently works as a software developer with a...

REVEALED: Details of Atiku’s meeting with Obasanjo

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 02:10 PM PST

  Ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said that he would soon officially declare his intention to contest the 2023 presidential race. Atiku stated this on Saturday, after a closed-door...

TRENDING VIDEO: NDLEA officials in fierce battle with youths in Lagos Island

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:44 PM PST

  At least one person has been reportedly killed as the men of the National Drug Law enforcement Agency, NDLEA raided a suspected drug den in Lagos. WATCH VIDEO BELOW... Reports claimed...

Saturday 26 February 2022

NigerianEye: “Ogun pastor shoots guest worshipper during vigil” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Ogun pastor shoots guest worshipper during vigil” plus 29 more


Ogun pastor shoots guest worshipper during vigil

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 08:27 AM PST

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a pastor, Peter Omope, for attempted murder and unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm. The pastor who is the Shepherd in charge of a...

Tottenham beat Leeds to keep Prmeier League top-four hopes alive

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 08:20 AM PST

  Tottenham hammered Leeds 4-0 on Saturday to put a smile back on the face of Antonio Conte and plunge Marcelo Bielsa's team deeper into trouble towards the foot of the Premier League. The...

Major shake-up as IGP Baba appoints acting DIG, orders redeployment of three AIGs

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 08:14 AM PST

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has appointed Mr Bala Senchi, an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), as the acting Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of...

BREAKING: INEC announces new dates for 2023 election

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 07:11 AM PST

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023.   Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday at a media...

Russia-Ukraine war: Peace talk fails to hold as Putin declares more offensive on Kiev

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 07:08 AM PST

  Russia has declared that offensive will resume after peace talks with Ukraine failed to materialise.   Aljezeera quoted the Kremlin to have said Russian troops have started advancing...

Kano: Cattle rustlers, bandits will get death sentence, life imprisonment – Ganduje warns herders

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 07:07 AM PST

 The Kano State Governor, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has formally handed down a stern warning to Fulani herders not to get involved in cattle rustling or banditry, saying, "anybody who is caught...

Russian invasion: 100,000 Ukrainians cross Poland border – Official

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 06:24 AM PST

  Polish Deputy Interior Minister Pawel Szefernaker on Saturday said 100,000 people have crossed the border into Poland from Ukraine since Russia's invasion this week. "From the onset of...

Bye-election: How Ondo Deputy Gov distributed money in polling units – Voters

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 05:59 AM PST

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Ayedatiwa, has been accused by voters in the Akure North/South Constituency bye-election that took place on Saturday of distributing money in some polling...

FG lists four borders in Ukraine Nigerians can cross to safety

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 07:09 AM PST

  The Nigerian government has listed four borders in Ukraine where its citizens seeking to leave the country can be evacuated.   Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chief executive officer (CEO) of the...

Fani-Kayode paid N820,000 for forged medical report, Witness tells Court

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 05:55 AM PST

A witness in the ongoing trial of Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minster of Aviation, has narrated how he allegedly paid N820,000 for fake medical reports.   The ex-minister, who is standing trial for...

Better stay in Nigeria to study than face war, racism overseas – Shehu Sani

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 05:54 AM PST

 Immediate past Senator representing the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has advised Nigerians to settle for studying in government-owned universities, rather than face war and...

Russia vs Ukraine: Cristiano Ronaldo joins calls for peace

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 04:58 AM PST

Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the calls for peace following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ronaldo took to Instagram and wrote to his 407million followers: "We need to...

Russia: I’m on Putin’s hit list – Ukraine-based Nigerian pastor, Sunday Adelaja

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 04:55 AM PST

  A Ukraine-based Nigerian pastor, Sunday Adelaja, has raised an alarm following the declaration of war on the country by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Adelaja disclosed that he's one...

Russian-Ukraine war: I’m prepared to fight, sacrifice my life – Klitschko

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 04:12 AM PST

  Retired Ukrainian boxer, Vitali Klitschko has announced plans and preparation to fight for his country against Russia following the attack sanctioned by President Vladimir Putin.  ...

2023: Youths should compete with elders if they want to rule – Atiku

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 04:11 AM PST

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged Nigerian youths to compete with the elders if they want to rule the nation.   Atiku spoke with newsmen after a closed-door meeting...

Suspended Nigerian-Canadian minister cleared of misconduct but removed as justice minister

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 04:06 AM PST

  Kaycee Madu, Nigerian-born former minister of justice and solicitor-general of Alberta, a province in Western Canada, has been cleared of wrongdoing.   In January, Madu was asked to...

Electoral act: Buhari’s request for deletion of clause on political appointees selfish, says Wike

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 04:06 AM PST

  Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says President Muhammadu Buhari's request for the national assembly to remove clause 84(12) of the electoral act is "selfish".   Following his approval...

Russia vs Ukraine: What Poland said about stopping Nigerians from entering their country – Oby Ezekwesili

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 03:26 AM PST

Nigeria's former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has said that she has gotten answers to reports that Poland is not allowing Nigerians fleeing Ukraine to enter their country. War broke out...

Controversy, tension over Zamfara deputy Governor’s impeachment

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 03:21 AM PST

There is serious tension and controversy over the impeachment of former Zamfara State Deputy Governor, Barrister Mahdi Aliyu Gusau by the State House of Assembly. The impeachment followed...

Gunmen kill father of 2021 LNG winner, Cheluchi Onyemelukwe

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 03:16 AM PST

Gunmen suspected to be members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have killed Prof I.O. Onyemelukwe. The now late professor of Economics is said to be the father of Dr Cheluchi...

Air Peace explains reason for refusing to delay scheduled flight for Emir of Kano

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 02:51 AM PST

Air Peace says it did not disrespect Aminu Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano, but rather "protected his image and name from ridicule".   Isa Bayero, the Emir's cousin, had written a letter of complaint...

US, UK, 25 others to send weapons to Ukrainian forces

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 02:50 AM PST

  As the Russian-Ukraine war enters its third day, 27 nations, including the United States and United Kingdom, have pledged to send weapons, medical supplies, and other military aid to the...

Atiku meets Obasanjo behind closed-door

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 02:42 AM PST

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is currently in a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.   Atiku arrived the Pent house residence of the Olusegun Obasanjo...

Russia-Ukraine war will last long, France’s Macron warns

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 02:07 AM PST

The world must brace for a long war between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow launched an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour, French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Saturday.   "I can tell...

New Electoral Act: CSOs want INEC to set new dates for 2023 general elections

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 02:03 AM PST

  Following the assent to the Amended Electoral Act by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, over 20 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission,...

Ukraine invasion: Russia says it has captured city of Melitopol

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:41 AM PST

Russian forces captured the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol on Saturday, Russia's Interfax news agency reported, as Moscow launched coordinated cruise missile and artillery strikes on...

Russia vs Ukraine: Tuchel speaks on criticism directed at Chelsea

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:28 AM PST

Thomas Tuchel has reacted to the criticism directed towards Chelsea in response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. After Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine on Tuesday, Labour...

Air chief: Why NAF is yet to fully deploy Super Tucano aircraft

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:25 AM PST

  Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is yet to fully deploy the Super Tucano aircraft since some equipment are yet to be delivered.   Speaking on Friday...

I'm that quality president Nigeria needs in 2023 - Tinubu

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:24 AM PST

  All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, has disclosed that if given the support to become Nigeria's president, he will unite the country's different ethnic...

Fuel scarcity: Be patient… we have sufficient petrol for distribution, NNPC tells Nigerians

Posted: 26 Feb 2022 01:23 AM PST

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has assured Nigerians of its continued efforts to return the supply of petrol to normalcy.   The NNPC asked Nigerians to be patient, saying...