Friday, 26 November 2021

NigerianEye: “APC faults Obiano’s failure to hand over to deputy before leaving Nigeria” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “APC faults Obiano’s failure to hand over to deputy before leaving Nigeria” plus 29 more


APC faults Obiano’s failure to hand over to deputy before leaving Nigeria

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 12:13 PM PST

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, for traveling out of the country without handing power to his deputy. The state chapter of the party...

CAF backs move to make FIFA World Cup biennial

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:15 AM PST

  The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is in support of making the FIFA World Cup happen every two years as against the exisiting four years.   FIFA president, Gianni Infantino...

Subsidy removal: NANS kicks, threatens to shut down Nigeria

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:15 AM PST

  The National Association of Nigerian Students on Friday threatened to shut down the country should the Federal Government proceed to remove subsidy from petrol.   The organisation called...

Special courts to be established for sexual and gender-based violence, says Malami

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:15 AM PST

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has affirmed the support of the Ministry toward the establishment of special courts to prosecute Sexual and...

Suspected bandits abduct commuters in Abia community

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:03 AM PST

  Suspected bandits, on Wednesday evening at Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, have abducted passengers in a bus and led them into the bush. The traditional ruler of Umuanya...

Ekiti 2022: Linking me with Tinubu is campaign of calumny; dead on arrival — Fayose counsels aspirants

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:02 AM PST

  Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has described as "campaigns of calumny" by some aspirants, linking him with the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Senator Bola...

‘I wasn’t paid for the song’ — Rema details rift with DJ Neptune

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 09:02 AM PST

Rema says he wasn't paid before DJ Neptune released the single 'For You' in his latest album.   The Mavin Records-signed singer had earlier accused DJ Neptune of copyright infringement. He had...

EPL: Terrific footballer, scoring goals everywhere – Michael Carrick lauds Chelsea’s Lukaku

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 08:51 AM PST

Manchester United caretaker manager, Michael Carrick, has lauded Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku ahead of his side's Premier League tie against the Blues on Sunday. Carrick described Lukaku as a terrific...

Benue govt petitions EFCC, ICPC, to investigate Buhari’s Minister, Akume over alleged N4.56b fraud, others

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 08:42 AM PST

 The Benue State Government has asked the anti graft agencies in the country to investigate the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume over alleged financial...

Since 1960, only Buhari government has proposed workable solution to herder-farmer clashes -Garba Shehu

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 08:33 AM PST

  Garba Shehu says the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is the first to "put forward a workable solution to the herder-farmer" clashes.   The senior special assistant to the...

Buhari wishes Atiku happy birthday after 24 hours

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 08:04 AM PST

  Twenty four hours after former vice-President Atiku Abubakar's 75th birthday was marked memorably in Bauchi, President Buhari finally acknowledged him.   The message was belated and it...

‘Who says you can’t make profit saving the planet?’ — Obasanjo makes case for renewable energy

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:58 AM PST

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians need to adopt renewable energy because it is cheap, environment-friendly and can help generate profit.   He said this on Friday at the...

Obi Cubana’s club speaks on death of customer, says ‘she tripped and fell’

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:55 AM PST

  Hustle and Bustle, a nightclub owned by popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obi Iyiegbu fondly referred to as Obi Cubana has broken the silence on the death of a female client who died...

Ignore negative perception about COVID-19 vaccine – Attah Igala urges Nigerians

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:50 AM PST

The Attah Igala HRM Mathew Opaluwa has charged Nigerians to take the COVID-19 vaccine and ignore every negative perception against the vaccine. Opaluwa, gave the charge on Friday in Idah when a non...

Northern youths welcome declaration of bandits as terrorists

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:32 AM PST

The Northern Youths Council of Nigeria has expressed delight over the news that bandits, Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta'ada groups have been declared terrorists by Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High...

Keyamo replies Reps, says 774,000 jobs successful, beneficiaries paid N40bn

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:25 AM PST

  The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has described as "successful", the Special Public Works Scheme initiated by the Federal Government, which was meant to...

China to take over Uganda’s only international airport over failure to repay loan

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 07:14 AM PST

  The Ugandan government is on the verge of losing its major airport to China for failing to repay a loan.   The government has failed to reverse a loan agreement with the Chinese which...

I am never angry with my players – Mourinho

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 06:54 AM PST

  Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted he is happy with his players.   Mourinho specifically name-checked two-goal hero, Tammy Abraham, following their Europa Conference League win...

AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 06:28 AM PST

  The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the recommended punishment of dismissal for Inspector Edem Ebong.   It would be...

You are my source of strength – Gov Bello eulogizes father at 79

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 06:12 AM PST

Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has described the lifestyle and legacies of his father, Col Sani Bello (retired) as source of strength and...

President’s committee on mining legal framework good for Zamafara – Gov Matawalle

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 06:09 AM PST

The Zamfara State Executive Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for setting up a 14-member national task force committee to draft a Mining Legal framework that...

EPL: Ralf Rangnick taking over at Man Utd is not good news – Klopp

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 05:37 AM PST

 Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has said Manchester United hiring Ralf Rangnick is not good news.   According to him, Manchester United is making a very shrewd appointment by bringing in...

CBN launches youth entrepreneurship scheme, gives N5m loans to graduates

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 05:11 AM PST

  Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES), an intervention aimed at tackling...

Kaduna govt restores telecommunication networks

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 04:56 AM PST

  The Kaduna State Government has announced the restoration of telecommunication networks in parts of the state initially shut down since the beginning of October.   The Commissioner,...

Diezani loses bid to recover $40m jewellery seized by Nigerian govt

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 04:45 AM PST

  The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to overturn the forfeiture of her $40 million worth of jewellery seized by the Nigerian...

Bandits release one Kaduna Baptist student after 150 days in captivity

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 04:33 AM PST

After over 150 days in captivity, bandits have freed one of the remaining four Bethel Baptist High school students in Kaduna. According to the President, Baptist Conference, who is also the...

EPL: Cristiano Ronaldo biggest casualty in Ralf Rangnick’s style of play

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 04:29 AM PST

Cristiano Ronaldo would be the greatest casualty of the new Manchester United setting under the incoming interim boss, Ralf Rangnick. According to fbref.com via the Mirror, the playing style of...

Reps vote in favour of bill to make Jan-Dec budget cycle mandatory

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 03:39 AM PST

  A bill seeking to make the January-December budget cycle mandatory has passed second reading at the house of representatives. Sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, a lawmaker from Kaduna, the...

Nigeria Air will commence operation with three rented planes, says FG

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 03:25 AM PST

  The federal government says that Nigeria Air will commence operations with three wet-leased aircraft.   Wet-lease is an arrangement covering the hire of an aircraft, including the...

Super TV CEO'S death: How I bought late Ataga’s laptop from Chidinma - Witness

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 03:21 AM PST

  A businessman, Mr. Ifeoluwa Oluwo, Thursday, has revealed how Chidinma Ojukwu the murder suspect in the case of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, sold the deceased's laptop to...

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

NigerianEye: “Lai Mohammed’s attempt to rubbish EndSARS report while Buhari awaits White Paper shows FG not coordinated – HURIWA” plus 14 more

NigerianEye: “Lai Mohammed’s attempt to rubbish EndSARS report while Buhari awaits White Paper shows FG not coordinated – HURIWA” plus 14 more


Lai Mohammed’s attempt to rubbish EndSARS report while Buhari awaits White Paper shows FG not coordinated – HURIWA

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:59 AM PST

  Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria says that the statement by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, rubbishing the report of the Lagos panel on the Lekki shootings, when...

Nigerian govt clarifies fuel price hike, promises action on cost of cooking gas

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:40 AM PST

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed reports of a planned hike in fuel prices.   Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Midstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, who...

Davido launches social token ‘$ECHOKE’

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:36 AM PST

Multiple award winning musician, David Adeleke aka Davido has announced the launch of his cryptocurrency, 'Echoke social token.'   Davido made the announcement in a Twitter post on Tuesday...

Chase Buhari out of Aso Rock, says Aisha Yesufu

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:33 AM PST

Political activist Aisha Yesufu is rallying Nigerians, especially Northern Nigerians to drag President Muhammadu Buhari out of Aso Rock and chase him out of power.   "What is Buhari still doing...

PDP must move beyond issuing statements to condemn APC –PDP Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:28 AM PST

  Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman-elect of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the opposition party must move beyond issuing "occasional press statements".   He said the party must...

Oil spill: FG directs Timpre Sylva to visit Bayelsa community

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:26 AM PST

  The federal government has directed Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum resources, to visit Bayelsa community and investigate the level of damage caused by the recent oil spillage....

I'm not above the law — Fani-Kayode speaks again

Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:03 AM PST

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, said there is nothing wrong even if he had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Fani-Kayode stated this on...

US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 11:44 PM PST

The US has said it is releasing 50 million barrels of oil from its reserves in an attempt to bring down the soaring energy and petrol prices. The move is being taken in parallel with other major...

Nigerian man sentenced to 44 months in U.S prison for aggravated identity theft, fraud

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 11:38 PM PST

A United States of America jury, on Tuesday, convicted a 32-year-old Nigerian, Sulemon Arowokoko to 44 months in prison over fraud. United States District Judge, Nicolas Ranjan convicted Arowokoko...

Champions League: Ronaldo, Pogba react to Man Utd’s 2-0 win over Villarreal

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 11:33 PM PST

Manchester United stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba have reacted to the Red Devils' Champions League 2-0 win over Villarreal on Tuesday night. Man United defeated Villarreal in Spain, thanks...

Yobo reacts as Osimhen is ruled out of AFCON 2021

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 11:26 PM PST

Former Nigeria captain, Joseph Yobo, has expressed his sadness over the loss of Victor Osimhen to injury. Osimhen has been ruled out of next year's Africa Cup of Nations with a facial injury. The...

FCT teachers’ unpaid salary arrears: NUT Chairman gives fresh update on indefinite strike

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 11:17 PM PST

Federal Capital Territory primary and secondary school teachers have insisted that nothing will avert an indefinite strike if their demands are not met by Thursday. Mr Stephen Knabayi, the FCT...

How to check your WAEC result using SMS

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 03:39 PM PST

The candidates who sat for the Senior Secondary School Examination of the 2021 West Africa Examination Council can now check their results via SMS or by visiting the WAEC portal. Mr Patrick Areghan,...

Fani-Kayode clears air on arrest by EFCC

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 01:02 PM PST

  Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has denied reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC arrested him on Tuesday.   Recall that...

Buhari suspends inauguration of NNPC board ‘until further notice’

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 12:56 PM PST

  Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the inauguration of the newly constituted board of the Nigerian National...

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

NigerianEye: “Lagos Police RRS intercept teenagers with guns, bullets in Ajah” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Lagos Police RRS intercept teenagers with guns, bullets in Ajah” plus 29 more


Lagos Police RRS intercept teenagers with guns, bullets in Ajah

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:41 AM PST

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command has intercepted five persons with guns and bullets. The RRS made the arrest and photos public in a statement on its Facebook page. The...

NYSC: Senate calls for increase in feeding allowance for Corps members

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:37 AM PST

The Senate Committee on Sports on Tuesday called for an increase in the daily feeding allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Obinna Ogba...

Baba Suwe’s family announces burial arrangement

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:32 AM PST

The family of Babatunde Omidina, the late Yoruba actor better known as Baba Suwe, has announced his burial arrangement.   The movie star died on Monday after a long battle with an undisclosed...

Wizkid, Made Kuti, Burna Boy nominated for 2022 Grammys

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:29 AM PST

  Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2022 Grammys.   The Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards in a live stream on...

BREAKING: EFCC arrests Fani-Kayode

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 10:24 AM PST

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos.   Fani-Kayode was said to be under investigation for alleged forgery...

IPOB declares war on ‘Mkpurummiri’ consumers, distributors in South-East

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 09:05 AM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra has declared war against methamphetamine consumers in the South-East and its environs. Media and Publicity Secretary of the secessionist group, Emma Powerful,...

Obono-Obla accuses governors of meddlesomeness, disrespecting Buhari

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 09:04 AM PST

  Former special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has accused governors of being meddlesome.   He said they were attempting to usurp the...

You can be a top manager and not win trophies – Guardiola speaks on Pochettino

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 09:03 AM PST

  Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said Mauricio Pochettino is an "excellent manager", despite not winning as many trophies as some of his colleagues.   Pochettino, who is the...

EPL: Ferguson snubbed in search for Solskjaer’s replacement

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 09:01 AM PST

Legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, will have no formal role in the search for the club's next manager, ESPN reports. Instead, football director John Murtough and technical...

Sanwo-Olu mourns Baba Suwe, says actor put smiles on people’s faces

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 09:00 AM PST

 The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday mourned veteran actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, stating that the comic actor put smiles on people's faces....

Lewandowski wins Golden Player award ahead of Ballon d’Or ceremony

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 08:33 AM PST

Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, has been announced the winner of the 2021 Golden Player by Tuttosport. The 33-year-old retains the trophy he won last year. Lewandowski was voted the best...

Nigeria needs surgical operation, we must restructure to survive — Tambuwal

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 08:32 AM PST

 Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, says Nigeria must be restructured for the country to overcome its current challenges.   The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors'...

Davido not giving away data and airtime, NCC warns

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:55 AM PST

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned citizens to be wary of a syndicated group looking to swindle victims under the guise of a "Davido-sponsored airtime giveaway".   Davido,...

Champions League: Pochettino arrives in Manchester amid links to United job

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:50 AM PST

  Paris Saint-Germain manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has arrived in Manchester with his players ahead of their Champions League clash with City on Wednesday night.   Pochettino has been...

‘We’ll ensure right things are done’ — CBN speaks on First Bank ownership tussle

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:48 AM PST

  Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the apex monetary authority will ensure that the right things are done regarding the shareholding tussle at First Bank of...

Osimhen to miss 2021 AFCON, undergoes surgery

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:48 AM PST

  Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of action for three months following the surgery on his cheekbone and eye socket.   Serie A leaders Napoli disclosed this in a...

Nigerian Army committing war crimes in Imo – HURIWA

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:38 AM PST

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has accused the Nigeria Army of committing "serious and egregious war crimes" against residents of Imo State. In a statement on Tuesday,...

I and Cristiano Ronaldo’s rivalry will remain in history of football – Lionel Messi

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 07:35 AM PST

Lionel Messi has said that the rivalry between him and Cristiano Ronaldo will remain in the history of football. When asked if he missed his direct duels with the Portugal international, he said,...

Governors against direct primaries should embrace dialogue, says Lawan

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 06:45 AM PST

  Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the national assembly expects President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the electoral amendment bill 2021 into law. Lawan said this on Monday while speaking to...

2023 presidency: Tinubu's seven-point agenda revealed

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 06:43 AM PST

  Though the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has not yet declared his intention to vie for the 2023 presidency, his purported seven-point agenda has...

Flights delayed as air traffic controllers protest colleague’s death

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 06:43 AM PST

  The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has embarked on "flow control" for two days in protest of the death of Aniekan Effiong Inuk, an air traffic controller.   Inuk...

Women protest delay in constitution of NDDC board in Rivers

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 06:09 AM PST

Some women from Niger Delta on Tuesday shut down the main entrance of Niger Delta Development Commission in protest over the delay in the release of the report of the forensic audit of the commission...

Yoruba group accuses PDP of plot to undermine Amotekun operations

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 05:52 AM PST

A Yoruba group has warned the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against propagating an agenda to undermine the operations of the Southwest Security Network, also known as...

EPL: ‘You’re naive’ – Rio Ferdinand slams Arteta for challenging Klopp during Arsenal’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 05:30 AM PST

 Rio Ferdinand has labelled Mikel Arteta naive for challenging Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp at the weekend during Arsenal's 4-0 bashing at Anfield.   The Arsenal manager was involved in a...

FG will replace fuel subsidy with N5,000 transport grant for 40m Nigerians –Zainab Ahmed

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 05:28 AM PST

 Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, says Nigeria will remove fuel subsidies by 2022 and replace them with N5000-a-month transportation grant to the poorest...

Unknown gunmen set police station on fire, kill officer in Imo

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 05:26 AM PST

  Gunmen have attacked and burnt a police Divisional headquarters in Arondizuogu in Ideato Local Government Area of Imo state.   The attack which happened around 2:00 am on Tuesday left...

Court remands mother of four for pouring hot water on housemaid in Port Harcourt

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:55 AM PST

A magistrate court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has remanded a woman, Oluchi Nkemjika, who allegedly bathed her nine-year-old housemaid with hot water. Nkemjika was arrested last...

Igboho under extradition procedure back to Nigeria – DSS

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:33 AM PST

 Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho is currently under extradition procedure back to Nigeria.   Igboho after a raid on his Ibadan home by operatives of...

2023: Why Davido should run for House of Reps – Adeyanju

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:30 AM PST

  Famous Nigerian singer, Davido has been urged to run for House of representatives in 2023.   Deji Adeyanju, an activist urged the musician to contest while reacting to his N250 million...

Insecurity: Protect public, private schools in Abuja – Shehu Sani warns

Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:27 AM PST

  As insecurity, kidnappings continue on the Abuja-Kaduna road, Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, has warned the FCT and National Assembly.   Sani in a post on...

Sunday, 21 November 2021

NigerianEye: “Man dies on electricity pole in Ogun” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Man dies on electricity pole in Ogun” plus 29 more


Man dies on electricity pole in Ogun

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:39 PM PST

  A yet-to-be-identified man was, on Sunday, found dead on an electricity pole in Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents of the area...

Lagos closes Marina road, suggests alternate routes

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:34 PM PST

  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced the closure of Marina road from Apongbon Bridge due to the ongoing Blue Line Rail Project. The General Manager, LASTMA,...

I left Man United in better state - Solskjaer

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:28 PM PST

 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hopes to have left Manchester United in a better state than he inherited them three years ago after the Norwegian was sacked by the club on Sunday. A 4-1...

EPL: Man United set to snub Zidane, appoint Alex Ferguson’s choice as manager

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:19 AM PST

Manchester United have opened talks with former Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino as the replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked earlier on Sunday. The Red Devils' hierarchy wants to...

Basic education to get three percent from consolidated revenue fund – FG

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:15 AM PST

The Federal Government has revealed that it has proposed legislation to increase funding from the consolidated revenue fund to Nigeria's basic education sector. Minister of Education, Malam Adamu...

Army will engage in war against bandits – COAS

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 10:12 AM PST

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, has declared that henceforth, the Nigerian Army will engage bandits and criminals in a war. Yahaya, who stated during a familiarization...

CPM General Overseer, Rev Obiora Ezekiel is dead

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 09:37 AM PST

Rev. Dr. Obiora Ezekiel, General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission, CPM, is dead. The popular cleric's death was confirmed in a statement by CPM Coordinator, Rev. John Ezeh. Ezeh said...

Saraki reacts to Davido’s N250m donation to orphanage homes

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 08:09 AM PST

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, for supporting orphanage homes with N250 million he acquired from...

Lekki massacre: IPOB reacts to EndSARS report

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 08:06 AM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Sunday reacted to the report by the Lagos State EndSARS panel. IPOB said the Lagos EndSARS report would not be complete without the Obigbo genocide...

PDP will send APC packing in 2023 – Senator Walid

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 07:07 AM PST

Senator Jibril Walid, a second republic Senator and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT), People's Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed confidence that the determination of the party to find solutions...

Atiku lauds Davido for raising funds for charity

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 06:13 AM PST

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, expressed happiness with the way Africa's superstar singer, David Adeleke raised funds for orphanage homes across Nigeria. Adeleke, also...

Police arrest 77-year-old illegal gun manufacturer in Delta

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 06:10 AM PST

A combined team of policemen and vigilantes in Ozoro Community in Delta State, led by CSP Ogedengbe Areguamen, have arrested a 77-year-old gun runner, Michael Enipozi, with one 28-year-old Emma...

Sen Aluko’s death, colossal loss to Ekiti – Fayemi

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 06:03 AM PST

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has described the news of the death of a former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Gbenga Aluko as shocking and devastating. The...

You determine Kanu’s release not judiciary, IPOB leader’s counsel replies Buhari

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 04:39 AM PST

Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said that the release of his client lies in the hands of the executive arm of government...

NDLEA arrests drug dealer behind cocaine hidden in Lagos airport toilet

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 04:35 AM PST

  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Brazil-based drug dealer, Okafor Okwudili Moses, over 2.55 kilograms of cocaine recovered from a toilet at the E-Arrival...

Yoruba Nation rally: Sanwo-Olu donates apartment, cash to Jumoke Oyeleke’s family

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 04:30 AM PST

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the weekend donated a furnished apartment to the family of Yoruba Nation rally victim, Jumoke Oyeleke. 25-year-old Jumoke, the first child and a shop...

El-Rufai killing APC in Kaduna with inhuman policies – PDP chieftain, Usman

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 03:36 AM PST

Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, on Sunday said Governor Nasiru El Rufai is killing the All Progressives Congress, APC, gradually in the state. Usman...

EPL: Manchester United officially sacks manager, Solskjaer, announces replacement

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 03:32 AM PST

Manchester United have officially sacked their Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Michael Carrick will now temporarily take charge of the team for forthcoming games. The Red Devils made this known in...

ASUU warns Gov. Ganduje against sale of University lands, other assets

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 03:22 AM PST

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to stop the revocation of facilities and sale of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano...

SERAP sues Buhari over names of suspected looters of N6tn NDDC funds

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:53 AM PST

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President Muhammadu Buhari, "over his failure to publish the names of those indicted in the alleged...

‘I love you with everything in me’, Davido’s manager celebrates singer on birthday

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:21 AM PST

Davido's manager and business partner for over a decade, Asa Asika, has joined thousands of the pop star's friends, fans and family members to wish him a happy birthday. Taking to his verified...

EPL: Fabrizio Romano confirms Glazer’s approval for Solskjaer’s sack

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:13 AM PST

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that the Manchester United board have decided to sack their manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to Romano, Solskjaer's time at Man...

Police, Nasarawa residents prevent PDP chieftain’s kidnap, rescue victims

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:11 AM PST

Police officers and some civilians on Saturday scuttled the abduction of a People's Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Nasarawa, Umar Nasiru. In a statement on Sunday, Public Relations Officer,...

Religious intolerance: ‘Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits killing Christians’ – CAN chides US govt

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 01:09 AM PST

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the United States Government to provide the data used to delist Nigeria from 'Countries of Particular Concern' regarding freedom of religion. CAN...

Lagos: Police crush 482 motorcycles impounded for traffic offences

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:18 AM PST

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday crushed 482 Motorcycles impounded in the state for contravening various traffic laws. They were destroyed at the Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. The...

Ligue 1: Messi nets first PSG in 3-1 win over Nantes

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:15 AM PST

Lionel Messi grabbed his first league goal for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, as they beat Nantes 3-1. The victory saw PSG open up a 13-lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table ahead of second-placed...

EPL: Mikel Arteta explains fight with Klopp during Arsenal’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

Posted: 21 Nov 2021 12:11 AM PST

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has explained his touchline fight with Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, during their English Premier League, EPL, match on Saturday. Arsenal was defeated 4-0 by...

EPL: Man Utd players in tears as fear of Solskjaer’s sack looms

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 11:53 PM PST

Manchester United players and staff on Saturday broke down in tears in the dressing room, after their 4-1 defeat to Watford, according to the Manchester Evening News. The squad is now expecting Ole...

N19.3bn salary bailout: We will prove EFCC wrong with facts – Kogi govt

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 11:48 PM PST

Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, has said that the State Government has facts to disprove the allegation of the bailout funds by the Economic and...

Nnamdi Kanu: VON DG, Okechukwu begs Buhari to honour Igbo elders

Posted: 20 Nov 2021 11:45 PM PST

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr. Osita Okechukwu has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to honour Igbo elders with the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It was reported that the...