Thursday, 3 March 2022

NigerianEye: “I rejected becoming Director of ExxonMobil for Nigeria's project – Tinubu” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “I rejected becoming Director of ExxonMobil for Nigeria's project – Tinubu” plus 29 more


I rejected becoming Director of ExxonMobil for Nigeria's project – Tinubu

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 01:21 PM PST

Former Governor of Lagos State and presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he rejected the role of a Director of Finance of ExxonMobil for Nigeria's project.   The APC National...

Hit and run: I didn’t abandon victim, says Timaya

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 01:17 PM PST

  Popular Nigerian singer, Timaya, has spoken on the hit-and-run allegations levelled against him.   An Instagram user identified as Osinubi Omowumi, had claimed that Timaya injured her...

Meters are free, stop selling – FG warns DisCos

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 11:09 AM PST

The Federal Government on Thursday warned Distribution Companies (DisCos) to stop selling electricity meters to customers. Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu, on Thursday, stated that...

Terrorism: ISWAP training suicide bombers who’ll attack northeast soon – DSS

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 11:02 AM PST

The Department of State Services, DSS, has disclosed that the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorist organization is training suicide bombers in the North-East. DSS Director in...

Ukraine: FG postpones evacuation flight from Poland to Nigeria

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 09:10 AM PST

 An Air Peace charter flight scheduled to evacuate Nigerians fleeing Ukraine from Poland on Thursday has been postponed.   According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, Bolaji...

2023: Insecurity may mar election in Zamfara State – INEC

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 09:02 AM PST

  The Zamfara State wing of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said its greatest challenge ahead of the 2023 general elections is the insecurity situation in the state....

2023 Presidency: Dino Melaye dumps Saraki for Atiku, gives reason (VIDEO)

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 08:59 AM PST

  There are indications that former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has dumped his ally and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki for Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2023 Presidential election.  ...

Bankers sabotaging ATMs to allow POS operators make more money – Lawmaker

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 08:53 AM PST

A member of the House of Representatives, Olajide Jimoh, representing Lagos Mainland, has accused some bank staff of sabotaging ATMs so that POS operators can get patronage. Jimoh made the...

Russia-Ukraine war: Two football stars die in combat

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 08:19 AM PST

Two Ukrainian football stars, Vitalii Sapylo and Dmytro Martynenko have been killed fighting against the Russian invasion. The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO)...

FG blames erratic power supply on dry season

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 07:47 AM PST

  The federal government has blamed the low water levels in the hydro dams for the erratic power supply in the country.   Abubakar Aliyu, minister of power, said the dry season resulted...

250, 000 passports unclaimed – Interior Minister, Aregbesola

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 07:41 AM PST

  Nigeria's Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Thursday, in Enugu, unveiled the enhanced electronic Passport facility of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.   He also...

Prices of bread will be affected by Russia-Ukraine war – Okonjo-Iweala warns

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 07:39 AM PST

  The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the Russia-Ukraine war is threatening global stability.   In a statement on Wednesday, Okonjo-Iweala...

EPL: Chelsea star close to joining Barcelona

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:47 AM PST

Chelsea star, Andreas Christensen, is close to joining Barcelona this year. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has accelerated their interest in Christensen ahead of his contract expiring...

Simon Ekpa predicts Abba Kyari’s fate in American prison

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:31 AM PST

Simon Ekpa, a self-styled disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has predicted that the embattled DCP Abba Kyari may not return to Nigeria if extradited to...

Again, Reps reject bill to prohibit children of public officers from attending foreign schools

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:30 AM PST

  Nigerian lawmakers in the House of Representatives has rejected a bill that sought to prohibit public servants from attending foreign schools.   The bill sponsored by Sergius Ogun was...

BREAKING: NDLEA files eight charges against Abba Kyari, six others over alleged hard drug offences

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 01:00 PM PST

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has preferred an eight-count criminal charge against Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP), and six others over...

Coalition supports creation of NYSC trust fund

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:27 AM PST

The Coalition of Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders of Nigeria (CEYLON), has expressed support for a bill seeking to establish the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund. The group noted that...

Timaya breaks silence amid hit-and-run accusation, arrest

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:09 AM PST

  Nigerian singer, Timaya Inetimi, has broken the silence amid his alleged arrest and hit and run accusation.   On his Twitter page on Thursday, the Dem Mama crooner stated that he didn't...

Ukraine, Russia hold second peace talks today

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:06 AM PST

  A Ukrainian delegation said Thursday it was en route for a second round of ceasefire talks with Russia on the Belarus-Poland border on the day Ukraine lost its first major city to Russian...

Tonto Dikeh alleges death threat over brand affiliation

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 06:06 AM PST

  Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh, on Thursday, alleged that she had been receiving death threats since 2020 concerning her affiliation with a perfume brand.   In an Instagram post, the...

FG to renegotiate agreements with ASUU over strike

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:58 AM PST

There are indications that the Federal Government is deploying all means to placate the striking university lecturers, under the auspices of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU. To this...

2023: Edwin Clark endorses Umahi, drums support for Igbos to produce next President

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:57 AM PST

 Foremost Nigerian nationalist and former Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark has endorsed Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State for President in the 2023 general election.   Clark, who...

Court strikes out FG’s suit against resident doctors

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:56 AM PST

  The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out a suit filed by the Federal Government against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).   Joined as a co-claimant...

ASUU strike: CNG calls for Education Minister, Adamu’s resignation for walking out on students

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:13 AM PST

The Student Wing of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG-SW), has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Education for walking out on Nigerian students, describing his action as...

Lawmakers ‘self-centered’ for rejecting gender bills -Northern Elders

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:12 AM PST

  Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has faulted the national assembly for voting against gender bills in the constitutional amendment process.   On Tuesday,...

FG will open bid for Nigeria Air next week, says Hadi Sirika

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:11 AM PST

  Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, says the federal government will issue Requests-for-Proposal for the establishment of Nigeria Air next week.   A request for proposal is the process of...

#EndSARS panel summons police Inspector, four others

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:09 AM PST

An Independent Investigation panel has ordered Inspector Paul Odey of Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Abuja, to appear before it to defend himself on allegations against...

Police confirm burning of three suspected thieves in Onitsha, recover tricycle

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:01 AM PST

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the burning to death of three suspected thieves at the popular Upper Iweka Junction in Onitsha. The three men were burnt by a mob on Thursday morning...

Court remands Hilton hotel owner, Adedoyin, others in prison over alleged murder of OAU student

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 05:05 AM PST

  An Osun State High Court on Thursday remanded in a correctional facility the owner of Hilton Royal Hotel, Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, and six others arrested in connection with the death of a...

Reactions as Davido flies Chioma to London for his concert

Posted: 03 Mar 2022 04:00 AM PST

  Popular musician, David Adeleke fondly known as Davido, has flown the mother of his baby mama, Chioma Rowland and their son, Ifeanyi, to London for his O2 Arena concert in a private jet....

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