Monday, 29 February 2016

NigerianEye: “Buhari never promised N5,000 jobseeker’s allowance - Presidency” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Buhari never promised N5,000 jobseeker’s allowance - Presidency” plus 29 more

Buhari never promised N5,000 jobseeker’s allowance - Presidency

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:20 PM PST

The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari never promised to pay unemployed graduates N5,000 monthly. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr....

#WhereIsTheChange - Nigerians cry out to the Buhari/APC led administration

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:40 PM PST

Since the 'wind of change' blew away power from the PDP after 16 years and ushered in APC, many Nigerians are still finding it difficult to see the 'CHANGE' promised by the APC/Muhammadu Buhari...

14-yr-old Ese Oruru freed finally

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:52 PM PST

Following a directive Monday afternoon by the Inspector General of Police to the Commissioner of Police, Kano State, Mohammed Katsina to liase with the State's Emirate Council and relevant persons,...

Biafra activists meet Pope Francis in Rome

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:55 PM PST

Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis greeted a group of activists from the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, group, who are campaigning for secession from Nigeria, after they gathered at the Vatican on...

Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh seeks bail to treat spinal cord injury, kidney stones

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:56 PM PST

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.), who has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission since February 8, 2016, has urged the Federal High...

Why petrol queues are back, by IPMAN

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:44 PM PST

The Independent Petroleum Marketers of Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) yesterday blamed fresh nationwide fuel scarcity on unavailability of petrol for the marketers to load from the petrol...

Dickson’s sister released after 73 days in kidnappers’ den

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:46 PM PST

Nancy Keme Dickson, 26-year-old younger sister to Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, has been freed after 73 days in kidnappers' den. Nancy, said to be the last child of the Dickson's family,...

I’ll only promote national interest - Obasanjo

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:45 PM PST

Former President Olusegun Olusegun has said would not promote any narrow or sectional interest as he remains committed to the nation's development. Obasanjo said having "weaned" himself from...

Saudi rallies oil price to $35.77 a barrel

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:43 PM PST

Brent crude rose two per cent yesterday adding to strong gains last week as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) kingpin, Saudi Arabia said it would work with other producers to...

Oliseh tricked us - NFF

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:42 PM PST

PAINED and incensed by the sudden and dramatic resignation of Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation yesterday said that it bore no grudges against the...

IN PICTURES: Buhari arrives Abuja

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:39 PM PST

We do not import food at all —Buhari

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:35 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has said irrespective of divergent opinions of the populace, his administration is keeping the promises he made ahead of the March 28, 2015 presidential election. The...

NNPC saboteurs responsible for fuel scarcity —Kashamu

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:24 PM PST

The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the upper chamber, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has attributed the current fuel scarcity in the country to the activities of saboteurs within...

Nigerian Military launches uniform

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:20 PM PST

The Nigerian military has inaugurated the harmonised military desert and woodland camouflage uniforms to check the proliferation of camouflage uniforms across the country. With the new uniforms, all...

Ese’s abduction by my subject embarrassing – Emir Sanusi

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 01:00 PM PST

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sunusi II, described the abduction of 14 year old Miss Ese Oruru from Bayelsa State by one of his subjects as an embarrassment. Sanusi said this after a meeting...

Nigeria to repatriate 60,000 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 12:58 PM PST

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to repatriate 60,000 Nigerian refugees in the Minawao camp, Maruoa in far North region of Cameroon, displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency in the...

Court jails nine pipeline vandals over Arepo killings

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 12:56 PM PST

Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday convicted nine out of the 20 persons charged with pipeline vandalism and killing of nine policemen in the Arepo area of Ogun State on May...

I will not stay beyond my stipulated time - PDP Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff,

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 10:18 AM PST

The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that he will not stay in office beyond the constitutionally provided time for his exit. But he was not specific of...

NO BANKING DAY: Nigerians protest high bank charges

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 10:07 AM PST

Nigerians are planning to boycott banking activities on Tuesday, to protest exorbitant deductions by banks, activities on social media are indicating. Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria, a...

Buhari’s u-turn on N5,000 stipend is in the best interest of Nigeria – Almakura

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 10:08 AM PST

At a time when condemnable criticisms from many Nigerians were trailing the reversal on the payment of N5,000 stipend promised to the unemployed and the vulnerable in the country by the government of...

Ebonyi confirms second Lassa fever death

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:59 AM PST

The Ebonyi government has announced the second death from Lassa fever in the state. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Daniel Umezurike, told newsmen in Abakaliki on Monday that the disease...

Those who abandon their religion should be executed, says Imam

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:57 AM PST

Leading politicians in Denmark, on Monday, reacted with anger over remarks by an Imam who argued that adulterers should be stoned, citing sharia law. The Imam, Abu Ismail said that a virgin who...

Suicide bomber ‘kills at least 20’ at funeral

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:50 AM PST

A suicide bomber killed at least 20 people when he detonated an explosive belt at a funeral northeast of the Iraqi capital on Monday, security officials said. The attack in Muqdadiyah, which was...

We are compelled to support Buhari’s administration, says Ohaneze chieftain

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:46 AM PST

The Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Anambra, Chief Chris Eluemuno, has said that the organisation is bound to support President Mohammadu Buhari in the interest of the Igbo. Eluemuno told newsmen on...

Army arrests 4 Boko Haram suspects responsible for Madalla Catholic Church bombing

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:45 AM PST

The alleged Boko Haram surveillance of the Christmas day bomb blast that killed about 44 persons and wounded over 75 others at St. Theresa's Catholic Church at Madalla, Niger State has been arrested...

Morocco activates the world’s biggest solar panel

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:41 AM PST

The King of Morocco, His Majesty Mohammed VI, has officially opened the first phase of what will eventually be the largest global CSP plant - the same size as Morocco's capital city Rabat.  The...

Buhari launches probe after “hundreds” killed in Benue clash

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:37 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari is launching a probe after week-long clashes between Muslim herdsmen and Christian farmers left "hundreds" dead, officials said Monday. Herdsmen Fulani herdsmen and four...

My election is unique – David Mark

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 09:34 AM PST

Immediate past president of the Senate, Senator David Mark has stated that his victory at the Benue South rerun election is a renewed mandate to continue to serve God and humanity without blemish....

Alleged N676 million job scam: Court remands ex-Interior Minister, Abba Moro in prison

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 06:04 AM PST

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a former Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro, ‎and a deputy director in the ministry, F. O Alayebam‎i, in prison pending the hearing of their bail...

#FreeEse Campaign: Outrage over alleged abduction, forceful marriage of 14-yr-old in Kano

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 03:26 AM PST

The shocking story of how 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was in August 2015, allegedly abducted in Opolo, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, by one Yunusa, who hails from Kano, has continued...
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Ritual Killers: Young lady murdered, heart, intestines removed (Very Graphic Photo)

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 01:07 AM PST

Another young lady has fallen a victim of ritual killers as she was murdered and her heart and intestines removed. The quest for money, wealth and power seems to have overtaken the reasoning of many people in this age as they can go to any length to get what they want, including killing their fellow human beings. Read More: "Desperation: Body of young lady allegedly murdered for money ritual

In Ondo: Armed robbers attack hospitals, mishandle patients

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 11:22 PM PST

After the first attack, the parties affected reported the case to the police force who promised to look into the matter, yet the second attack came barely 24 hours after the report A group of armed robbers stormed a hospital in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State in two separate attacks. According to Punch,  the attacks were allegedly carried out last week Sunday and Monday,

In Delta: Teenage king appoints uncle as regent

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 10:19 AM PST

17-years old monarch has appointed his uncle as the regent that would stand in for him till the completion of his studies in the United Kingdom. The Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze I has appointed his uncle as the regent that would stand in for him till the completion of his studies in the United Kingdom. The 17-years old, who only succeeded his late father, Obi Ofulue,

Konga Leap Year Deals: What to Expect.

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 08:01 AM PST

The much anticipated Leap Year Deals is getting closer and here are some of the amazing deals to look forward to! Look out for the iPhone 5s the Lenovo A500 Smartphone, Lenovo Vibe P1M Smartphone, the BlackBerry Q5 + Free 8G Memory card, amazing home and kitchen bundles and much more at great discounts. This is just a tip of the iceberg!. The Leap Year Deals is on Monday the 29th of

In Abuja: CPC orders Electricity Company to pay family of electrocuted boy N10m

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 05:35 AM PST

Ayodele said his son slipped and fell on the live electricity cable which led to his electrocution and death on the said date. The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has directed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to pay the family of a boy that was electrocuted in Abuja a N10 million compensation. The CPC said that the action was due to the AEDC's technical lapses and gross

Bizarre: Man kills parents, 7 nieces, and 5 family members in India

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 02:19 AM PST

The attack happened after family members gathered late on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at one of their homes in Thane, Mumbai, for a family function, police said. A 35-year-old Chartered Accountant has allegedly murdered 14 members of his family before hanging himself to death in Mumbai, India. According to multiple reports, the man, who was identified as Hasnin Anwar Warekar killed seven of his
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Sunday, 28 February 2016

NigerianEye: “An interview with UNILAG 5.0 CGPA wonder graduate, Ayodele Dada” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “An interview with UNILAG 5.0 CGPA wonder graduate, Ayodele Dada” plus 29 more

An interview with UNILAG 5.0 CGPA wonder graduate, Ayodele Dada

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:30 PM PST

Ayodele Dada has made history by graduating from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with an amazing 5.0 CGPA. In this interview with UNILAG Sun's MIftaudeen Raji, he reveals the secrets behind his...

Nigerian House of Reps members suspend plan to purchase exotic cars

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:31 PM PST

The House of Representatives has put on hold its plans to purchase 360 exotic cars for its members. Investigations by our correspondent showed that the funds to prosecute the purchase remained the...

Rev. King’s death sentence caused by witches, wizards - Church

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:32 PM PST

Last Friday's confirmation of the death sentenced passed on General overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly (CPA) Chukwuemeka Ezeugo (aka Rev. King), has been attributed to the handiwork of...

Long queues return to filling stations as fuel scarcity bites harder in Lagos

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:33 PM PST

Long queues of vehicles have returned to filling stations in Lagos. No thanks to fuel scarcity. Many filling stations did not open for business. Others that opened and sold fuel at the official pump...

IS THIS A U-TURN?: I would rather do infrastructure, empower agriculture than pay N5,000 stipend - Buhari says

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:24 PM PST

What you see above was The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign billboard in 2015 revealing one of the many campaign promises promised by the APC/Buhari-led administration. Since last year,...

I will rather die in jail than for Ohaneze Ndigbo - Nnamdi Kanu

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:34 PM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has warned those who are claiming to be representing them, including members of Ohaneze Ndigbo and its youth wing Ohaneze Youths Wing, negotiating for the...

I’ll expose NFF - Oliseh fumes

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:34 PM PST

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, is prepared to meet the Nigeria Football Federation in court over what they termed breach of contract, The Football house is reportedly threatening to sue...

Nigeria donates vehicles, motorcycles for Benin polls

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:35 PM PST

Nigeria has donated 15 Hilux vehicles and 100 motorcycles to the Independent National Electoral Commission of Benin Republic to enable it conduct credible presidential election. The Permanent...

No bags, gadgets allowed in UTME centres - Jamb

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:36 PM PST

Candidates sitting for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been warned to take only their e-registration slips and biros to examination centres. The examination gets...

APC condemns Fayose’s rant against Buhari

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:37 PM PST

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has condemnedGovernor Ayo Fayose's allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari harbours an agenda to "islamise" Nigeria. Fayose reportedly made the...

Blame NNPC for fuel scarcity, says PTD

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:39 PM PST

The Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) Branch of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has blamed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the fuel scarcity in some...

Veteran Nigerian actor, Jab Adu dies

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:40 PM PST

One of the few surviving actors in popular old TV drama, The Village Headmaster, Joseph Adu, popularly known as Jab Adu, is dead. The veteran actor passed on in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday. He...

Nigeria in a difficult, encouraging situation –Tinubu

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:38 PM PST

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says the country is in a difficult but encouraging situation. Tinubu said although the journey to economic recovery would...

I am not losing sleep over Sheriff’s threat – Fani-Kayode

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 02:07 PM PST

The Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode Sunday said he was not losing any sleep over the threat by the chairman of the Peoples Democratic...

Road Infrastructure: Osinbajo’s claim is ‘absolute falsehood’ – Okupe

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 02:00 PM PST

Former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, on Sunday, accused Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of propagating "absolute falsehood" with his...

MASSOB accuses Ohanaeze youths of betraying Ndigbo

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:56 PM PST

Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign States of Biafra, MASSOB, has accused the youth wing of the pan Igbo socio political organoisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, Worldwide, of...

I need your prayers, Buhari tells religious leaders

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:54 PM PST

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with religious leaders across the country to pray for him to administer the country effectively. President Buhari also charged religious leaders in the country...

Buhari appoints Sunday Aghaeze‎ as personal assistant

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:51 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed, Mr Sunday Aghaeze, as Personal Assistant to the President, State Photographer. Sunday Aghaeze The appointment according to a letter signed by the Secretary...

Buhari orders investigation into Benue killings

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:49 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the clashes between herdsmen and indigenes of communities in Benue State. The order was contained in a statement made available to...

Hajj stampede: Saudi Arabia to find missing Nigerian pilgrims

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:47 PM PST

The government of Saudi Arabia has expressed determination to expedite action to unravel "the status of 35 Nigerian pilgrims who were declared missing after the stampede", which occurred in Mina,...

China suspends 580 social media accounts

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:45 PM PST

Chinese authorities have suspended more than 580 social media accounts, including those of popular commentators, for spreading rumours, confusing people or going against the constitution. A...

Falana threatens to sue Buratai for Ransome-Kuti’s release

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:44 PM PST

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has threatened to sue the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, for the release of a former Commander of the Multi National Joint Task Force,...

Iheanacho wins first trophy with Manchester City

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 01:42 PM PST

Manchester City lifted the League Cup at Wembley after beating Liverpool 3-1 on penalties after the game had finished 1-1 after extra-time. Liverpool had won all five of their previous cup finals...

We will soon unveil beneficiaries of Halliburton N66 billion bribes - FG

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:43 AM PST

The Federal Government moved a notch higher in its anti-graft war last night with a confirmation that it was launching a comprehensive probe into the controversial Halliburton bribery case in which...

NCC fines Glo, MTN for `non-compliance’ to number portability

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:38 AM PST

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined MTN Nigeria and Globacom Ltd (Glo) a total of N34 million for breach of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) business rules and regulations. The...

FG removes 23,846 ghost workers from payroll

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:35 AM PST

The Federal Government says it has removed 23,846 non-existent workers from its payroll. Consequently, the salary bill for February 2016 has reduced by N2.293 billion when compared to December 2015...

Nigeria begins move to establish national carrier – Presidency

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:32 AM PST

The Presidency on Sunday disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced discussions on partnerships towards establishing a national airline for the country. The Special Adviser to the President...

Osun workers demand full salary from Aregbesola

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:25 AM PST

Labour leaders in Osun State have asked Governor Rauf Aregbesola to henceforth start paying salaries of all categories of workers in full. The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr....

Thierry Henry blasts Arsenal for their performance against Manchester United

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 08:58 AM PST

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has blasted Arsene Wenger's side for their performance against Manchester United, insisting that they do not look like a team who can be crowned champions this...

EPL CROWN: Is it all over for Arsenal now?

Posted: 28 Feb 2016 09:26 AM PST

As Leceister City continiues the suprising, but strong push for the 2015/2016 English premier league title, losing against a make-shift Manchester United team was the last thing Arsenal wanted, but...
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AUDIO: Blaizman - Olowo Layemo Ft. G6ix & S.A.S (@blaizman)

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 02:48 PM PST

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In Lagos: Court restrains mother, 6 children from selling late husband property

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 03:20 AM PST

The judge also gave an order to maintain the status quo, adding that the orders would last pending the hearing of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction filed by the claimant. An Ilorin High Court has restrained a mother, Mrs Alice Obajemu and six of her children from selling her late husband's petrol station until the determination of the Motion on Notice. Justice Mathew Adewara gave
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Saturday, 27 February 2016

NigerianEye: “Buhari wants to Islamise Nigeria - Fayose” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Buhari wants to Islamise Nigeria - Fayose” plus 29 more

Buhari wants to Islamise Nigeria - Fayose

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 09:23 PM PST

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose Governor Nyesom on Saturday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of mapping ways towards making Nigeria an Islamic nation. Fayose made the allegations while...

We’re more Nigerian than any other tribe - Ohaneze Ndigbo

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:24 PM PST

Contrary to the widely held impression that Ndigbo of the south east geopolitical zone were craving for secession from Nigeria, the people have said they would remain in a united Nigeria. They...

Naira devaluation: Former CBN Governor, Joseph Sanusi and VP Osinbajo 'clash'

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:23 PM PST

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday reaffirmed the position of the Federal Government that the country's currency would not be devalued in spite of pressures to act otherwise. But the...

Lagos landlords appeal to Governor Ambode to sign Rev. King’s death warrant to hasten the process

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:36 PM PST

Some Lagos landlords yesterday begged for the immediate execution of Lagos-based pastor and the General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, aka Rev. King, following...

Nigerian senate under fire for buying exotic cars

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:44 PM PST

The Nigerian Senate came under harsh criticisms by eminent Nigerians on Saturday for defying Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari on the purchase of exotic vehicles. Eminent Nigerians...

‘Rev. King lives forever’ - Church members weep

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:41 PM PST

Barely 24 hours after the Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence passed on a Lagos-based pastor and the General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, aka Rev. King,...

Cool FM OAP Freeze Shares Thought-Provoking Post - Between Jumoke the ex-bread seller and Mr. Ayodele Daniel Dada

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:38 PM PST

Cool FM OAP Freeze just shared this on his IG page and he's asking why Mr. Ayodele Daniel Dada, the first Nigerian to finish university with a perfect CGPA of 5.0, is not getting the same rise to...

Man set ablaze in Lagos for stealing plasma TV

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:35 PM PST

An angry mob on Saturday set ablaze a suspected robber at Funmilayo junction, Agege, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a plasma television. It ws gathered that the suspect, identified as One...

Buhari's anti-corruption war devoid of sentiment – APC

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:35 PM PST

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Man excretes 30 wraps of cocaine at Abuja airport – NDLEA

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:38 PM PST

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), has apprehended four suspected drug traffickers, including a Birmingham-based cleaner, with 6.822kg...

Ideologies don’t deliver results for the poor, By Oby Ezekwesili

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:34 PM PST

In this first of a three-part article, my aim is to get President Muhammadu Buhari to re-evaluate his obvious discomfort with the workings of a market economy and change; so that he can effectively...

TOMPOLO: Don’t create more deadly militants, activist tells Buhari

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:28 PM PST

A NIGER-DELTA youth leader and activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be careful in handling the 'thorny' issues against former `General Officer Commanding',...

How Nigeria is failing to learn from its 1983-85 financial crisis – Pat Utomi

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:23 PM PST

Bothered by Nigeria's current economic crises, former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and co-founder of the Pan-African University, Prof Pat Utomi, yesterday, decried...

PDP: Dickson rallies support for Sheriff

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:18 PM PST

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, at the weekend embarked on a fence-mending mission with former ministers in the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan to rescue the Peoples Democratic...

Fayose sacks TUC boss over bailout controversy

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:14 PM PST

The court-validated chairman of Ekiti Trade Union Congress (TUC), Raphael Olaiya has been compulsorily retired from the civil service over his comment on receipt of the bailout funds by Governor Ayo...

EFCC arraigns ex-Anambra Speaker for Advance Fee Fraud

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:07 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said yesterday it had arraigned a former Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly Kanayo Chris Enemuo and one Alex Okafor for Advance Fee Fraud,...

FG probes EFCC, ICPC, Pensions over N1.3tr revenue

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:06 PM PST

The federal government has resolved to trace the whereabouts of the over N1.3trillion said to have been recovered from treasury looters by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Also...

Ohanaeze seeks creation of South-East commission

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 08:02 PM PST

The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has demanded the establishment of a South-East Development Commission with the sole objective of tackling the infrastructure deficit in Igbo...

1,890 captives rescued from Boko Haram - Nigerian army

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 07:01 PM PST

The Nigerian Army has said that it has rescued 1,890 people who were being held by the Boko Haram insurgents. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on...

EFCC releases Jonathan’s ex-ADC to army

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:58 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released the former aide-de-camp to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe, to the Nigerian Army authorities. Adegbe's release comes...

NLC issues Akwa Ibom govt 21 days ultimatum

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:55 PM PST

The Nigerian Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has given the state government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve all pending labour grievances or risk industrial action. The NLC described the...

France records first sexually-transmitted case of Zika

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:54 PM PST

A first case of Zika spread through sexual transmission has been recorded in France after a woman was infected when her partner returned from Brazil, Heath Minister Marisol Touraine told AFP...

Buhari makes case for Nigerians killed in Saudi stampede

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:51 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the authorities of Saudi Arabia to come out with the outcome of their investigation into the stampede at Muna in 2015 during which 274 Nigerians were believed...

Wike after my life - Abe

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:50 PM PST

The senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming rerun election in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, said on Saturday that the Governor Nyesom Wike was after his (Abe's)...

Man arrested for raping 8-year-old stepdaughter

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:48 PM PST

A 40-year-old man, (name withheld) has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly raping his eight-year-old stepdaughter at Okpanam, in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of...

Nigerian youths will one day solve Nigeria’s problems — Buhari

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:46 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he believes in Nigerian youths adding and that they would one day solve Nigeria's problems. According to the President who said this on Saturday at the 25th...

UNILORIN VC debunks rumors of EFCC probe

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:30 PM PST

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, has debunked reports that he and the management of the institution are being investigated by the Economic and Financial...

Nigerian Army launches motorbike battalion

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:27 PM PST

The Nigeria Army on Saturday established a motorbike battalion to add impetus to its war on insurgency in the North-East. Also on Saturday, the Army released a fresh list of 100 suspected members of...

I’m in touch with PDP defectors – Sheriff

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:18 PM PST

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said he has started reaching out to those who left the party for the All Progressives Congress and other political...

EFCC traces $1.6m to ex-NAF budget boss

Posted: 27 Feb 2016 06:16 PM PST

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced $1.6m to a former Director, Finance and Accounting at the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore S.A. Yushau (retd.). Yushau was on February 17...
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