Saturday, 21 May 2022

NigerianEye: “If I am president, Jigawa will be one of Nigeria’s food baskets –Amosun” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “If I am president, Jigawa will be one of Nigeria’s food baskets –Amosun” plus 29 more

If I am president, Jigawa will be one of Nigeria’s food baskets –Amosun

Posted: 21 May 2022 09:09 AM PDT

Ibikunle Amosun, former governor of Ogun and presidential hopeful on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he will boost the agricultural potential of Jigawa state if he is...

Calls for zoning of presidency based on emotions, let’s focus on competence –Ooni of Ife

Posted: 21 May 2022 09:07 AM PDT

  Adeyeye Enitan, the Ooni of Ife, has described the calls for the zoning of the presidency in the 2023 elections, as "based on emotions."   Ooni said this on Friday in a chat with ARISE...

Catholic church suspends priest for joining Benue governorship race

Posted: 21 May 2022 09:05 AM PDT

The Catholic diocese of Gboko, Benue state, has suspended Hyacinth Alia, one of its priests, for joining the 2023 governorship race.   Alia had, in April 2022, declared his intention to contest...

Sadique Abubakar, retired chief of air staff, joins Bauchi governorship race

Posted: 21 May 2022 09:00 AM PDT

Sadique Abubakar, retired chief of air staff, has joined the governorship race in Bauchi on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   Abubakar served as chief of air staff from 2015...

PSG: Kylian Mbappe finally takes decision on his future

Posted: 21 May 2022 08:35 AM PDT

Kylian Mbappe has decided to snub a move to Real Madrid to extend his stay at PSG, according to Gianluca Di Marzio There has been a debate concerning where the French International will be playing...

Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN training camp, kill two suspects

Posted: 21 May 2022 08:31 AM PDT

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said troops of 34 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Services dislodged a training camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra...

Kano blast: DSS reportedly arrests two Boko Haram suspects, recovers bombs, weapons

Posted: 21 May 2022 08:27 AM PDT

There are indications that the Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested two Boko Haram members in connection to the bomb explosion in Kano State. Eons Intelligence reported that the DSS...

Nigeria’s insecurity started when we were in office, says Yar’Adua’s justice minister

Posted: 21 May 2022 08:19 AM PDT

  Michael Aondoakaa, former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation, says Nigeria's insecurity began during the administration of former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.  ...

Presidential bid: I didn’t use state resources to fund political trips, says Fayemi

Posted: 21 May 2022 08:09 AM PDT

  Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti governor, says he does not use the state's resources to finance his personal or political trips.   A report had accused nine serving governors of "squandering...

My presidential bid not do-or-die affair, I’ll accept God’s choice — Gov. Udom

Posted: 21 May 2022 08:08 AM PDT

  Udom Emmanuel, a presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he will work with anyone the party elects as its candidate for 2023.   The Akwa Ibom...

We must work together to save, unite, rescue Nigeria – Ortom to Fayemi

Posted: 21 May 2022 07:02 AM PDT

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on Nigerians to put religious and political differences aside and work together to save the country from its current security and economic...

I’ve been following him – Cafu names best right-back in the world

Posted: 21 May 2022 06:59 AM PDT

Brazil legend, Cafu, has named Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold as one of the best right-backs in the world presently. Cafu said he has been following Alexander-Arnold for the past few seasons...

Group urges Kumuyi to shun IPOB threat, hold Aba crusade

Posted: 21 May 2022 06:56 AM PDT

Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has urged the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi to ignore threats by separatist group, the Indigenous People of...

2023: ‘I will relocate to Sambisa forest, if elected president’ – Al-Mustapha

Posted: 21 May 2022 06:52 AM PDT

  Former Aide-de-Camp to General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd), said if elected as Nigeria's president in 2023, he would relocate to the dreaded Sambisa forest.   Al-Mustapha...

ASUU gives update on strike after FG’s payment of arrears

Posted: 21 May 2022 06:45 AM PDT

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities has insisted that its members won't resume work despite the Federal Government's payment of minimum wage arrears.   This [was contained in a...

2023: I’m qualified, I eat ‘garri’ daily, Amaechi tells Niger delegates

Posted: 21 May 2022 05:32 AM PDT

  Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he is more experienced than any presidential...

‘It’s unfair to say Buhari ignores Nigerian victims’ — Garba Shehu defends UAE trip

Posted: 21 May 2022 05:29 AM PDT

  Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, says it is "unfair" to say President Muhammadu Buhari is not responsive to victims of violent attacks in the country.   Shehu spoke on Friday...

‘Questionable credentials’: APC panel disqualifies Otu, Ayade’s anointed guber candidate

Posted: 21 May 2022 05:27 AM PDT

  The screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Bassey Otu, a former senator representing Cross River south, from contesting in the party's governorship...

Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz cheat on each other – Stepson alleges

Posted: 21 May 2022 04:52 AM PDT

Benito, the stepson of popular actress, Funke Akindele-Bello has alleged that she and his dad, JJC Skillz, have cheated on each other in their marriage. He made the revelation in an Instagram Live...

EPL: Rangnick sends message to Ten Hag over Manchester United youngsters

Posted: 21 May 2022 04:48 AM PDT

Outgoing Manchester United interim coach, Ralf Rangnick has said that it makes sense for incoming permanent manager, Erik ten Hag to give a number of the Red Devils' youngsters the chance to impress...

2023: Deji Adeyanju names top three PDP delegates’ choices

Posted: 21 May 2022 04:22 AM PDT

Deji Adeyanju, Abuja-based human rights activist, has identified three top top presidential aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Adeyanju explained although Peter Obi is the most popular...

Buhari shortchanged south-east but that won’t happen if I’m president —Tambuwal

Posted: 21 May 2022 04:12 AM PDT

 Aminu Tambuwal, presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he will run an all-inclusive government if elected.   Speaking with members of the party in...

Russia halts gas supply to Finland – amid NATO membership bid

Posted: 21 May 2022 04:12 AM PDT

 Russia's Gazprom has stopped natural gas exports to Finland over a payment dispute.   Gasgrid, the Finnish gas system operator announced the supply cut-off in a statement on Saturday....

Ogun PDP primary: Segun Showunmi seeks dissolution of State exco

Posted: 21 May 2022 03:31 AM PDT

A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi is calling for the dissolution of the Sikirulahi Ogundele-led State executive Working Committee of the...

Imo APC delegates will look favourably in your direction, Uzodimma tells Fayemi

Posted: 21 May 2022 03:24 AM PDT

  Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates will look favourably in the direction of Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti governor and presidential hopeful.   Femi...

BREAKING: Pastor injured, houses burnt as riot erupts in Bauchi over alleged blasphemy

Posted: 21 May 2022 03:21 AM PDT

  A pastor has allegedly been injured and many houses burnt by irate youths who went on the rampage over alleged blasphemy in the Katangan area of Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi State....

2023 presidency: Step down for me, I am older than you – Rotimi Amaechi tells Gov. Bello

Posted: 21 May 2022 03:21 AM PDT

  The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi and a presidential aspirant under the All Progressive Congress (APC) has begged Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State to step...

EFCC releases ex-Speaker, Patricia Etteh

Posted: 21 May 2022 02:37 AM PDT

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has released former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Patricia Olubunmi Etteh on bail.   She was released Friday night...

NRC cancels resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train service

Posted: 21 May 2022 02:35 AM PDT

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended the resumption of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route.   NRC stopped operations on the route, following an attack on a train by bandits....

Lagos police parade sound engineer’s suspected killers, others

Posted: 21 May 2022 02:32 AM PDT

  The Lagos State Police Command has paraded six suspects linked with the death of David Sunday, the sound engineer, allegedly lynched by suspected motorcyclists in the Lekki area of the state....
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