Friday, 30 September 2016

NigerianEye: “Why we upheld Kogi gov’s election — Supreme Court” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Why we upheld Kogi gov’s election — Supreme Court” plus 29 more


Why we upheld Kogi gov’s election — Supreme Court

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 11:37 PM PDT

The Supreme Court yesterday advanced reasons why it upheld the election of Yahaya Bello as the governor of Kogi State. The court said it could not have held otherwise because neither James Faleke...

PDP blasts APC, says party responsible for the woes of Nigerians

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 11:37 PM PDT

The People's Democratic Party on Friday carpeted the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying the party is responsible for the woes of the ordinary Nigerian. The PDP submitted that since the party...

I’ll continue to blame past governments for Nigeria’s woes – Buhari

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 11:37 PM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said despite the criticisms of many, he would continue to blame his predecessors for Nigeria's woes. He said passing the buck, which people have been frowning...

Mark Zuckerberg adds Hausa language to Facebook

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 11:11 PM PDT

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, Friday, added Hausa language, Fula, and two others, Maltese and Corsican to Facebook, making the social media platform become available in more than 100...

Governor Lalong bans Independence goodwill messages

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:59 PM PDT

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has directed that there should be no goodwill messages shared on the occasion of the country's 56th Independence anniversary. In a statement signed by...

OPEC members seal deal on oil production cut

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:51 PM PDT

After about forty eight (48) hours of a grueling meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held in Algiers, Algeria, the oil cartel on 28th September, 2016, agreed to a...

'Sell kerosene at N150 per litre' - NNPC to marketers

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:49 PM PDT

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru has said that currently all NNPC Retail and Mega Stations have been supplied with kerosene...

Nigerians building a better future, says US

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:42 PM PDT

The United States has thrown its weight behind Nigeria in its bid to build a better future for the citizens. Washington, in a congratulatory message on the 56th Independence anniversary, expressed...

APC’s victory in Edo is a testimony of good governance - Okorocha

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:37 PM PDT

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF), Rochas Okorocha, yesterday saluted the "doggedness and courage" of the Edo State people for choosing progressive governance,...

Video shows APGA candidate tearing ballot papers

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:34 PM PDT

A video which has gone viral on the internet has shown candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Osaro Onaiwu, tearing ballot papers at the polling unit where he voted in Oredo...

Time to rework our political, economic foundations - Tinubu

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:32 PM PDT

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the 56th independence anniversary of the nation as an opportunity to reflect on ways to rework and...

Fayose’s accounts remain frozen till November

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:30 PM PDT

Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose's accounts in Zenith Bank remain frozen till November, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) urged a Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti to...

NiMet predicts cloudy, rainy weather for Saturday

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 12:34 PM PDT

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states of the country on Saturday. The NiMet's Weather Outlook issued by its Central Forecast...

Benefits of early morning s.e.x

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:07 AM PDT

Prof. Musa Yakubu of University of Ilorin has said having s*x in the early morning lowers blood pressure and reduces risks of heart attack. Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry made the...

Wife of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele kidnapped

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 10:35 PM PDT

According to recent reports, unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped wife of Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele. According to Sahara Reporters, Mrs. Emefiele was kidnapped along the...

World Cup Qualifiers - Rohr Accepts Uyo Stadium For Algeria Clash

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:39 AM PDT

Super Eagles coach has agreed with the Nigeria Football Federation to play the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria November 7 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. After the Africa Cup of Nations game...

Budget Padding: Court to hear Jibrin's suit on Oct 21

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:21 AM PDT

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday fixed October 21 for hearing in a suit filed by a former Chairman, Appropriation Committee, House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin,‎ challenging his...

I’ll Adapt To The Premier League Within A Few Games - Musa

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:15 AM PDT

Super Eagles and Leicester City winger Ahmed Musa is prepared to bide his time at the club as he looks to make his mark. The Nigerian international made a £16m move from CSKA Moscow this summer but...

World’s worst humanitarian crisis could be in ‘Boko Haram region’ – UN

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:12 AM PDT

Without more donor support the emergency caused by Boko Haram will become the world's worst humanitarian crisis, a top UN official said Friday, as a massive appeal remained just a quarter...

FG to disburse N200m each to 8 states to empower women

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 09:01 AM PDT

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Aisha Alhassan, said N200 million would be disbursed to eight pilot states each through the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) to...

Football Five Aside World Championship Organisers Partner NFF In Grassroots Development

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 08:56 AM PDT

Organisers of the Football Five Aside World Championship have assured the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that the country will not be lagging behind in subsequent international street football...

Nigeria@56: We will overcome challenges – Dogara

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 08:47 AM PDT

Hon Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has facilitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the country's 56 independence anniversary. A statement issued by his Special Adviser on...

Recession: Prices of food items skyrocket

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 08:43 AM PDT

As the country celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the continuous hike in the prices of food items in the market as carton of...

Nigeria@56: Saraki laments economic hardship, calls for prayers

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 07:50 AM PDT

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to collaborate with the Federal Government in order to ensure the nation emerged from the current economic...

Illegal grazing: 9 Fulani herdsmen, 25 cows, 51 sheep arrested in Abuja

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 07:39 AM PDT

The acting Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board, AEPB, Mrs Omolola Olanipekun, on Friday, disclosed that the body has arrested nine herdsmen and confiscated 25 cows and 51 sheep over...

The solution to Nigeria’s crisis does not lie with one man - Atiku

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 07:26 AM PDT

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, says he supports the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari in spite of the present economic challenges. In a message marking the 56th Independence...

Raiola: Ibrahimovic rejected €100m from China

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 07:24 AM PDT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic turned down a staggering offer worth €100 million from an unnamed Chinese club in the summer, according to his agent Mino Raiola. The Swedish striker moved to Manchester United...

Explosion as navy foils militants’ attempt to sabotage PPMC, Warri refinery

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 06:53 AM PDT

TheNigerian Navy has said the loud explosion set off Thursday night by unknown men near the jetty of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company, WRPC, and the Pipeline Products Marketing Company,...

Fabregas left out of Spain squad

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 06:51 AM PDT

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has left Cesc Fabregas and Cesar Azpilicueta out of his squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Italy and Albania. Fabregas, who has struggled to make...

Selling national assets is selling Nigeria's future - Lawyer

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 06:48 AM PDT

An Ilorin based legal practitioner, Mr Yomi Kehinde, has described the government proposal to sell national assets as a way out of the ongoing economic crises as "selling the Nigeria's...

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Child Abuse: Woman escape lynching in Onitsha market for maltreating maid in public

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 02:07 AM PDT

If not for the intervention of a security team attached to a market in Anambra State, a woman who maltreated her maid would have been lynched by angry women. But for the intervention of a security outfit attached to the Kano Street Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, a woman who had gone for shopping with her little maid and her child, would have been lynched by angry market women after she

Halloween: Nigerians should leave this holiday alone

Posted: 30 Sep 2016 12:27 AM PDT

Halloween slowly creeping into Nigerian mainstream culture is one of the many absurdities in the Nigerian youth scene. On October 31, 2016 millions of Americans (and Europeans as well) will celebrate Halloween. It's the day people get to dress up as either monsters or famous people and have some fun. Little kids also play dress up and go to every house in the neighbourhood, trick or treating.

So Sweet: Igbo soldier gets Muslim baby named after him for assisting in delivery [photos]

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:12 PM PDT

Celestine Nwabueze shares the sweet story of how a Muslim woman named her son after him in war torn Borno. After helping in the delivery of a baby boy as villagers fled a village in Borno state due to an impending attack from Boko Haram, this brave soldier has been honoured in the sweetest way. ALSO READ: Friend pens emotional tribute to soldier killed by Boko Haram Celestine Nwabueze made a

In The Can: Police nabs 25-yr-old man who robs ladies at night clubs

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:37 PM PDT

A young man who specialises in robing young ladies entering or leaving night clubs has been arrested by the police. A 25-year-old man who made a living attacking and robbing ladies at night clubs within the Lekki, Victoria Island and Ikoyi areas of the state, has been arrested by the police. ALSO READ: Police arrest ingenious robbers in Lagos According to the police, the suspect identified as

Hunger In The Land: 20-yr-old arraigned for threatening to stab friend over bread

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:12 PM PDT

A man has been docked for threatening to stab his friend over a loaf of bread in Badagry. A 20-year-old man has been docked for allegedly threatening to stab his friend to death with a knife. ALSO READ: Pastor arraigned over alleged theft of N10 m jewellery The accused, Abayomi Ogunbayo, was brought before a Badagry Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos State on Wednesday, September 28. Ogunbayo

Wale Fagbere: Pastor denies being stricken by 'gods' while destroying Shrine

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:52 PM PDT

Pastor Wale Fagbere has denied the claims that he was stricken by 'angry gods' during his attempt to destroy a shrine. A pastor in Ogun state, Wale Fagbere, who was reportedly transfixed while destroying a shrine in Aiyetoro, has denied being stricken by gods. ALSO READ: Idol worshippers beat Catholic priest to state of coma Mr Fagbere who is the presiding pastor of the Christ

InLagos: Residents of Apapa/Tin-Can lament deplorable condition of road

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:02 PM PDT

Residents and road users of the Apapa/Tin-Can Island ports road axis have lamented the deplorable state of the road. The residents of Apapa have finally had enough of the terrible state in which the Apapa/Tin-Can Island ports road have been left in, renewing calls on the Federal Government to intervene in what has become the source of constant hardship and gridlock in the area. ALSO READ:

Busted: 4 men bag 2 years in prison for fraud

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 02:12 PM PDT

Four men have been sentenced to two years in jail each for conspiracy, forgery and criminal misappropriation. An FCT High Court has on Wednesday, September 28, sentenced four men to two years imprisonment each for allegedly defrauding the Abuja Environmental Protection Board of N288, 000. ALSO READ: Man who impersonated the EFCC arrested for N10m fraud The convicts identified as John Dodo,

NUJ: Body honours 4 governors with Awards for exemplary leadership

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 01:42 PM PDT

NUJ has singled out four state governors, awarding them for their exemplary democratic leadership. Four state Governors have been honoured with awards from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa State Council, on Thursday, September 29 in Lafia. ALSO READ: Union chairman urges FG to check high fees in varsities The "Awards for Excellence in National Development" were awarded to

InEbonyi: Police arrest 4 suspects in murder of Liaison Officer

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 12:48 PM PDT

The police have disclosed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the murder of a liaison officer in Ebonyi. The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in the murder of a liaison officer, Mr Ali Agha, on Thursday, September 29, in Afikpo North Local Government Area. ALSO READ: Nigerian man arrested by SA police for stabbing 'brother' to death Speaking with the

Jungle Justice: Motorcyclist accused of robbery, burnt to death by mob

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 12:23 PM PDT

An angry mob has meted out jungle justice to a motorcycle rider alleged to be a thief. A  commercial motorcyclist was reportedly burnt to death by an angry mob at Finger bus stop along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Wednesday, September 28. ALSO READ: Motorcycle thief burnt to death in Kebbi The victim whose identity is yet to be ascertained and a passenger of his, are alleged to have robbed

Update: One suspect in Lagos Landlords kidnap, apprehended

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 11:04 AM PDT

The police has arrested one suspect in the abduction of three Lagos Landlords and their aerobics instructor in Isheri. The police have revealed the arrest of one of the suspects in the abduction of three Lagos Landlords and their aerobics instructor in Isheri. ALSO READ: One of 4 abducted Lagos landlords escapes kidnapper's den According to a police source, the 38-year-old suspect is a native of

EFCC: Magu orders investigation into alleged N12m jeep extortion case

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 09:53 AM PDT

An unidentified pastor has reportedly petitioned the EFCC chairman over claims of extortion by officials of the commission. The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has reportedly ordered the immediate investigation into the alleged extortion petitions levelled against some officials in the commission. ALSO READ: Ministry of Environment officials arrested

Mystery: ‘Spirit' kills prostitute, customer in brothel in Abia

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 09:25 AM PDT

Resident prostitutes in a brothel in Abia State have claimed the mysterious death of their colleague and her customer was caused by evil spirits. The police in Abia State are still scratching their heads to unravel the mystery behind the death of a prostitute and her male customer inside a room in a brothel called 50-50 Bar located on 44 Uyo Street, Umuahia, the state capital. Also Read: "Way To

Good For You: Mother of 3 jailed for keeping 12-yr-old sister as slave

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 09:06 AM PDT

A mother of three who used her own half-sister as her slave after promising to train her in school has been sentenced to two in prison. A middle-aged woman, Glory Abang, has been sentenced to two years in prison for allegedly keeping her 12-year-old half-sister as her slave while exploiting and exposing her to psychological for many years. Also Read: "Domestic Violence: Court convicts woman for

Gone Too Soon: Friend pens emotional tribute to soldier killed by Boko Haram

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 08:09 AM PDT

A sorrowful friend has penned a touching tribute to his soldier friend who was killed in a Boko haram attack in the North East. An up and coming musical artiste based in Jos, Plateau State, by the stage name Pearixcoo, is in a sorrowful mood at the moment after his bosom friend who was a soldier in the Nigerian Army was killed in Borno State by the deadly insurgent group, Boko Haram. Also Read:

'I No Go Gree': 'Danfo' driver strips naked after LASTMA officials try to impound bus

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 07:24 AM PDT

A commercial bus driver in Lagos whose vehicle was about to be impounded by officials of the state traffic agency, threw caution to the wind and stripped naked in protest. A Danfo (commercial bus) driver, took his protest a little bit too far after he stripped himself naked to prevent officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA), from impounding his vehicle. Also Read: "

In Plateau: 'We have removed the mysteries responsible for retarding growth' - Gov. Lalong

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 06:54 AM PDT

Plateau State Governor says he has been able to remove the mysterious obstacles that have been shunting the growth and development of the state. In his bid to reposition the state for rapid economic development, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong says his administration has been able to remove the obstacles hitherto seen as mysteries that were responsible for halting the progress of the state

Get Rich Or Die Trying: Nigerian drug baron who was deported from Kenya twice arrested again

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 06:28 AM PDT

A Nigerian drug baron who was arrested and deported twice from Kenya nabbed again for the same crime. The mantra, get rich or die trying, must have been the driving factor for Emmanuel Peter Inobemhe, a Nigerian man said to be a drug baron who has been deported twice from Kenya, as he has been arrested again in the Obama Estate in Eastlands, Nairobi. Also Read: "Breakthrough: Nigerian drug

#ANightAtTheKazbah: MI Casa share excitement ahead of their Lagos performance

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 06:28 AM PDT

Catch them live at the second 'A NIGHT AT THE KAZBAH' concert on October 22, 20116 at The Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Soulful House Trio, Mi Casa is part of this year's line up at Smooth FM's second A Night At The Kazbah Concert. This morning, the stars took time out of their busy Africa Tour to let their Lagos fans know they will be in town in a few weeks time. The 'Jika'

It's My Life: Popular activist says he was born gay

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:33 AM PDT

Gay activist, Bisi Alimi wnats everyone to believe that gay people are born as he says he knew he was gay before he made his first cry. Popular Nigerian gay man and LGBT activist, Bisi Alimi, has come out to shock many people when he took to his Instagram page to declare that he was born a gay because he knew he was one by the time he made his first cry as a baby. Also Read: "Non Conformists:

Bisi Alimi: Gay activist gets jittery as wedding day draws near

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:19 AM PDT

About-to-wed Nigerian gay man says he is in jitters as the fixed date draws ever closer. It seems popular Nigerian gay and rights activist, Bisi Alimi, is becoming jittery as his impending wedding to his husband-to-be, Anthony, draws near. Also Read: "Bisi Alimi: Nigerian gay is love-struck as he goes on vacation with husband-to-be" Alimi has never failed to tell anyone how much he longs to get

LITF 2016: Lagos International Trade Fair to kick off in November

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:19 AM PDT

The 30th anniversary of the annual Lagos International Trade fair sets to kick off Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos from November 4 – 6, 2016. The 30th anniversary of the annual Lagos International Trade fair sets to kick off Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos from November 4 – 6, 2016. The 2016 edition themed "Positioning the Nigerian Economy for Diversification and Sustainable Growth." will

Justice At Last: Indian billionaire who assaulted female employee arrested months after

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 AM PDT

At last, an Indian businessman who assaulted his Nigerian employee and left her with serious injuries has been arrested after being on the run. The long arm of the law has finally caught up with an Indian billionaire businessman, Jay Keswani, who assaulted his wife's domestic help, Faith Nwaneri, in their Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State home, as he has been arrested by the State Police Command

Pulse Nigeria Poll: Readers say they will recommend specialist help for a traumatized spouse

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 02:58 AM PDT

91% of Pulse Nigeria Poll voters say they will recommend a specialist to treat a spouse who has been making life miserable for them. Mirabel and her husband, Don, had a blissful and happy marriage for eight years before trouble set in and Don became an exact opposite of what he used to be. He has gone from a loving husband to an emotional abuser who takes delight in hurting his wife at every