Friday, 1 April 2022

NigerianEye: “2022 World Cup: Okocha reveals country to watch after draw on Friday” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “2022 World Cup: Okocha reveals country to watch after draw on Friday” plus 29 more

2022 World Cup: Okocha reveals country to watch after draw on Friday

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 12:55 PM PDT

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, has named the country he will be watching at this year's World Cup. Okocha singled out Senegal as the team to keep an eye on,...

Nnamdi Kanu’s acclaimed disciple, Simon Ekpa behind unrest in Southeast – IPOB alleges

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 12:52 PM PDT

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday revealed those behind the criminal activities in the Southeast. IPOB claimed that a self-acclaimed disciple of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Simon...

2022 World Cup: Ghana would face Portugal and Uruguay in group stage (SEE FULL LIST)

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 10:37 AM PDT

Ghana defeated Nigeria to qualify for World Cup Qatar 2022 and would face Portugal in their first encounter after the draw for the tournament's finals was made on Friday. One of Wales, Scotland or...

Looting of Nigeria’s resources will end with Igbo presidency -Pete Edochie

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 10:29 AM PDT

Pete Edochie, the ace Nollywood actor, says a president of Igbo extraction is long overdue in Nigeria.   The Anambra-born film star argued that top leaders from the ethnic group can end...

‘My marriage to Olu Jacobs’ son still intact’ — Blessing Douglas makes U-turn

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 10:21 AM PDT

Blessing Douglas, the Nigerian mental health advocate, says she is still married to Soji, the son of Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva. The mother of one had earlier announced that her union to Soji was...

Saudi to start Ramadan on Saturday

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 10:05 AM PDT

  Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, announced it would start the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Saturday.   "Tomorrow, Saturday will be the first day of the blessed month of...

We’ll deploy 5G network soon, says NCC

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 10:01 AM PDT

The Nigerian Communications Commission, on Friday, announced that it is was on the verge of deploying the Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria, with the issuance of spectrum licences for the...

Probe of APC secretariat begins after transition committee report – Adamu

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 09:41 AM PDT

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has said he would commence the probe of the secretariat and Directors of the party after the Transition...

2022 World Cup: NFF reacts to rumours of FIFA ban on Abuja Stadium

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 09:19 AM PDT

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has been banned by FIFA following Nigeria's 2022 World Cup playoff defeat to Ghana on...

Gunmen go haywire in Imo, bomb Labour Commissioner’s home

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 09:17 AM PDT

  Gunmen, on Thursday, reportedly set ablaze the home of Ford Ozumba, commissioner for labour, employment and productivity in Imo state.   The attack was said to have occurred in the...

Four youths struck dead by lightning in Ondo community

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:50 AM PDT

Four youths have lost their lives in Ago-Dada in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State following a lightning strike in the community. The incident was said to have occurred during a...

Insecurity: FG approves intelligence equipment, gunboats for NSCDC

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:48 AM PDT

The Federal Government has approved funds for the procurement of intelligence gathering equipment and gunboats for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The equipment will be deployed in...

Amaechi wanted to award N3.7bn rail security to company with N84.9m turnover —Report

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:47 AM PDT

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, wanted to award a N3.7 billion rail security contract to a company with N84.9 million turnover, according to a leaked memo.  On Monday night, a...

‘Let’s redeem ourselves from failed rulers’ — Ganduje’s ex-aide joins PRP

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:43 AM PDT

Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, former spokesman of Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has joined the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) — days after leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   In...

2022 World Cup: Nigeria’s Sunday Oliseh names country to win tournament

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:39 AM PDT

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has backed Senegal to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Oliseh believes Senegal is the only African country that can win the World Cup this...

Abia deputy gov declares intention to succeed Ikpeazu

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:23 AM PDT

  The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ude Oko Chukwu, on Friday in Umuahia, declared his intention to contest the governorship seat of the state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party....

2023 Elections: We have Buhari’s order to win – APC chairman, Adamu

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:21 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu says the party has received President Muhammadu Buhari's "order" on the 2023 elections in Nigeria.   The leader spoke on...

Fans gift BBNaija’s Liquorose Mercedes Benz, N14.5m on birthday

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 07:50 AM PDT

Liquorose, the Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) season six runner-up, has received a brand new Mercedes Benz and the sum of N14.5 million as birthday gifts from her fans. The fans also displayed her...

Kaduna: Another bomb discovered in Rigasa community

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 08:25 AM PDT

  Another Improvised ‎Explosives Device, IED, has been discovered in Shanono area of Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna, less than 24 hours after residents found one.  ...

EPL: Good news, I’m happy – Tuchel on extension of Azpilicueta, Rudiger’s contracts

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 07:23 AM PDT

  Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has commented on the contracts situation of César Azpilicueta and Antonio Rüdiger.   Tuchel confirmed that Chelsea has extended Azpilicueta's contract,...

Barcelona: He lied to me, Messi, I’m angry with him – Pique slams Bartomeu

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 06:52 AM PDT

Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has slammed the club's former president, Josep Maria Bartomeu. Pique accused Bartomeu, who occupied the Barcelona boardroom at Camp Nou for over six years, of...

Reno Omokri slams Buhari as bandits attack Kubwa, 20 mins from Aso Rock

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 06:23 AM PDT

  Reno Omokri, a socio-political activist, has berated the Nigerian Government over the reported bandits' attack in Kubwa, Abuja.   Omokri said the attack by bandits was an indication that...

2023: We’re running out of time, reject wealthy aspirants coming with stolen money – Jega to Nigerians

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 06:17 AM PDT

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Attahiru Jega has cautioned Nigerians against establishing bad government via the 2023 general elections.   Jega, who...

UTAS saga: ASUU under fire over threat to withdraw Kashifu Inuwa’s degree

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 06:12 AM PDT

The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has expressed outrage over a planned action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding the University Transparency and...

Primate Ayodele lists states terrorists plan to attack, urges FG to suspend visa on arrival

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 06:07 AM PDT

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has listed some of the states that terrorists are planning to attack. Primate Ayodele disclosed that terrorists plan to...

BREAKING: Appeal Court dismisses suit against Umahi, Deputy

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 07:25 AM PDT

  The Appeal Court sitting in Enugu, Friday dismissed the suit filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ebonyi State, in the 2019 Governorship election, Senator Sonni...

Lekki-Ikoyi tollgate: ‘I’ve been getting death threats’ — Mr Macaroni raises alarm

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 05:38 AM PDT

  Debo Adedayo, the Nigerian comedian better known as Mr Macaroni, says his life is being threatened for protesting against the Lekki-Ikoyi tollgate reopening. The 28-year-old raised the alarm...

National Assembly tried to amend constitution illegally with section 84(12) of Electoral Act -Mike Ozekhome

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 05:34 AM PDT

  Mike Ozekhome, human rights lawyer, says the national assembly acted beyond its powers in its amendment of section 84(12) of the Electoral Act.   The section reads: "No political...

Pinnick attends 2022 World Cup draws in Qatar despite Nigeria’s failure to qualify

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 05:08 AM PDT

Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has taken a trip to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup final draw taking place on Friday (today) in Doha, Qatar. Pinnick is a member of...

Ortom lauds Buhari over appointment of Mary Ada Ogbe as permanent secretary

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 05:06 AM PDT

The Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment of Mrs Mary Ada Ogbe as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service. Mrs Mary Ada Ogbe...
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