Monday, 31 October 2016

NigerianEye: “Baby born twice in Texas: FG hails Nigerian Doctor, Oluyinka” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Baby born twice in Texas: FG hails Nigerian Doctor, Oluyinka” plus 29 more


Baby born twice in Texas: FG hails Nigerian Doctor, Oluyinka

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:56 PM PDT

The Federal Government on Monday congratulated United State-based Nigerian Surgeon, Dr Oluyinka Olutoye on his recent feat in carrying out a successful operation on an unborn baby with tumour in her...

Ondo Election: I will defeat Ibrahim, Jegede – Akeredolu boasts

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:46 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, Rotimi Akeredolu was on Monday confident that he can win the two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...

China to launch first e-commerce satellite

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:42 PM PDT

China plans to launch its first e-commerce satellite in 2017, with the primary purpose of using satellite data in agriculture. Han Qingping, President of the Chinarocket Co., Ltd, on Monday...

‘Igbo made the “biggest sacrifice,contribution to building of modern Nigeria'

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:41 PM PDT

IGBO leaders have called on the Federal Government to immediately release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and other prisoners of conscience in line...

Nigeria moves against use of chemical weapon

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:37 PM PDT

The Federal Government is taking steps to prevent use of chemical weapons for insurgency and militancy in the country. Apart from banning unneeded dangerous chemicals from coming into the country,...

FBI has no case in email review – Clinton

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:32 PM PDT

Hillary Clinton said Monday there was "no case" to be found in a federal review of her emails, which the FBI director announced last week, convulsing the US election campaign in its home...

Naira appreciates against dollar

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:29 PM PDT

The Naira on Monday in Lagos appreciated marginally against the dollar at the parallel market, gaining N2. The currency exchanged at N468 to the dollar as against N470 it traded on Friday. The...

Kukah visits Obanikoro, Abati, Fani-Kayode in EFCC custody

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 10:01 AM PDT

Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Father Matthew Hassan Kukah, today, Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja, where some...

Governors and The Comic Approach To Governance By Philip Agbese

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 10:01 AM PDT

At a time when all hands should be on deck in returning Nigeria back to the path of growth from the current economic recession, nothing can be as disheartening as the failure of the 36 state...

Lawyers protest in Abuja, want SSS to obey court orders

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 10:00 AM PDT

Thousands of lawyers have stormed the streets of Abuja, in protest of the alleged continued disobedience of court orders by the State Security Service, SSS. The lawyers, supported by members of the...

LMC Announces Kick Off Date For 2016/2017 NPFL Season

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 09:56 AM PDT

The Chairman of the League Management Company, Shehu Dikko, has revealed that the Nigeria Professional Football League, 2016/2017 season will start in the first week of December. There was rumour...

Aruna Quadri Honoured By ITTF Africa For Rio Feat

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 09:54 AM PDT

The African President of the International Table Tennis Federation, Khaled El-Salhy, has praised Aruna Quadri for the heights the Nigerian attained this year. Quadri was honoured by the ITTF Africa...

Ronaldo Dumps Desire Cordero

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 09:29 AM PDT

Portuguese tabloid Correrio Da Manha have announced on Monday that Cristiano Ronaldo's relationship with Desire Cordero is over. And not only is it over, but the Real Madrid star reportedly angry...

It seems I have developed mental problem - Nigerian imprisoned alongside Turkish soldiers

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 09:10 AM PDT

Hassan Danjuma Adamu, a Nigerian from Yobe state, says he may be battling with a psychological problem after spending three months in a Turkish maximum security prison. Adamu, who studied computer...

He is mentally unstable – Tunde Agbaje’s ‘lover’ responds

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 09:01 AM PDT

Tunde Agbaje, cousin of a former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje hit the news today for trekking from Lagos to Zaria to show love to a lady. The...

Buhari orders IGP, state govs to investigate sexual abuses reported at IDP camps by HRW

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 08:35 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has, Monday, ordered the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Ibrahim Idris and the affected state governors to commence immediate investigations into the recent report by...

Fifa unveil Ballon d'Or replacement

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 08:07 AM PDT

Global governing body Fifa have unveiled their own prize for the world's most outstanding players, naming them "The Best Fifa Football Awards". The prizes, which will be handed out on January 9...

Troops invade shrine of N’Delta militants, ‘arrest chief priest’

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 07:52 AM PDT

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, a military outfit in the Niger Delta, have arrested the chief priest of Bayelsa Strike Force, a militant group in Cross River state. Olaolu Daudu, spokesman of the...

Arsenal supporters claim Hillary Clinton is a fan of the club

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 07:49 AM PDT

Arsenal fans are claiming US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is "one of our own" after she appeared to out herself as a Gooner. The Democratic candidate was spotted speaking to fans in the...

Cold War: Putin signs law stopping plutonium deal with US

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 07:45 AM PDT

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law suspending an agreement with the United States on disposing of weapons-grade plutonium amid a rise in tensions with the West. The law, published...

If Fashola were Igbo, he would have betrayed Tinubu - Orji Kalu

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 07:12 AM PDT

Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state and billionaire businessman, says Igbos are very good in commerce, and in "anything they do" — but not in politics. In the latest edition of The...

Nigeria officials sexually abusing Boko Haram victims – HRW

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:52 AM PDT

Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Nigerian officials of sexually exploiting women and girls living in camps for victims of Boko Haram in the North East. HRW said it had in July documented 43...

Onigbinde: How Taribo West sabotaged Nigeria’s 2002 World Cup chances

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:52 AM PDT

Super Eagles handler to the Korea/Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has claimed that his untouchable defender, Taribo West, sabotaged the team's aspiration to do well in the...

20-year-old student remanded for stealing goods worth N3.675m

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:49 AM PDT

An Akure Chief Magistrates' Court on Monday ordered the remand of a 20-year-old student, Segun Adeoye, at the Olokuta Prison's custody over an alleged armed robbery of goods worth N3,675,000. Adeoye...

Gareth Bale becomes highest-paid Real Madrid player

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:45 AM PDT

Gareth Bale has agreed terms on a new six-year contract with Real Madrid, which ties him to the La Liga club until 2022, 8when he will be 31. The Welsh winger, who was this week nominated for the...

Update: Orji Kalu pleads not guilty to money laundery charges

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:30 AM PDT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday charged former Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia with money laundering before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Kalu is charged alongside his...

BBOG urges FG to hasten release of remaining Chibok girls

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:21 AM PDT

Mrs Fatima Kaka, a member of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement, has urged the Federal Government to hasten the process for the release of the remaining Chibok girls. Kaka made the appeal on...

Group asks court to order Amaechi, Onu’s arrest

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:08 AM PDT

A group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the arrests of the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his Science and Technology...

Gambia goalkeeper dies while crossing to Europe by boat

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 06:04 AM PDT

Goalkeeper of Gambian women's senior national football team, Jawara Fatim has died while attempting to move over to Europe by boat. Fatim met her sudden death on attempt to cross to Europe through...

UK businessmen set to invest $1.5billion in NPFL

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 05:46 AM PDT

A consortium of investors from the United Kingdom has indicated interest in investing 1.5 billion dollars in the Nigeria Professional Football League, sports minister Solomon Dalung has...

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Halloween: The black history of zombies

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:52 AM PDT

The zombie myth is more than a product of the creative minds in Hollywood. It actually has a black origin. Zombies, we have all heard about the living dead or the walking dead that roam the streets and feast on the flesh of human beings. My first encounter with zombies was when I watched Michael Jackson in his classic music video 'Thriller' circa 1990. As a matter of fact, the short Michael

Globacom: Ghana decorates Adenuga with highest national award

Posted: 31 Oct 2016 01:27 AM PDT

Adenuga has been honoured with the highest national award in Ghana for his immense contributions to the growth and development of Ghana. Chairman of Globacom, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr. has been honoured with the highest national award in Ghana based on his immense contributions to the growth and development of Ghana. Ghanaian President, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, who conferred the country's highest

InMaiduguri: Soldiers prevent bomb attack on IDPs Camp

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 05:17 PM PDT

A suspected suicide bomber has been shot and killed by Army Officers during an attempt to bomb a camp. The spokesman for the Nigerian Army, Col. Sani Usman, has disclosed in a statement, how a bomb attack on the Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons camp in Maiduguri, was foiled. ALSO READ: 2 suicide bombers kill at least 9 in IDP camp Usman revealed that a suspected suicide bomber sent to attack

Runaway Bride: Drama as newly wedded bride calls off marriage, flees reception [Photos]

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 04:57 PM PDT

Drama is unleashed in Udu Local government as a newly wedded bride calls off her marriage of a few hours. A newly-wedded bride announces that she is done with her marriage of a few hours, throwing family and guests into confusion. ALSO READ: Bride allegedly took to her heels after realising groom is not an oil company staff   The wedding which was taking place on Saturday, October 29, in Delta

Vandalism: Two men bag one year jail term for stealing electric cables

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 03:02 PM PDT

Two suspects have been sentenced to one year in jail for vandalising electric cables. Two men have been sentenced to one year in prison and 10 strokes of the cane by magistrates court 3, NDA junction in Kaduna. ALSO READ: 3 suspected cable vandals get jungle justice in Abia The accused identified as 28-year-old, Abdullahi Aliyu and Nura Ibrahim, 23, were handed the sentence over charges of

Insanity: Man strangles two of his children to death as sacrifice to father

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 03:02 PM PDT

35-year-old confesses to strangling two of his kids as sacrifice to his father in exchange for riches. The arrest of a 35-year-old man who strangled two of his children to death, has been confirmed by the Commissioner of Police, CP, of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command, Mr Mohammed Mustafa. ALSO READ: Barber kills new born baby while beating wife The suspect identified as Thomas

InOyo: Herbalist, two others arrested with two human skulls

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 08:17 AM PDT

Three men in possession of two human skulls have been arrested by the Oyo State Police. Officers of the Oyo State Police Command have apprehended three persons in possession of two human skulls in Ogbomoso. ALSO READ: 3 men caught with human head in Niger The state Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi, has revealed that the arrest was made after members of the public tipped off the police

InCrossRivers: Alleged discovery of 23 humans skulls at camps refuted by villagers

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 07:47 AM PDT

Villagers of Akpabuyo and Bakassi local government areas have refuted claims of a discovery of 23 skulls at camps. Following reports that the Joint Task Force (JTF) discovered 23 human skulls in militant camps in Akpabuyo and Bakassi local government areas of Cross Rivers state, some villagers have refuted the claims. ALSO READ: 3 human skulls found in shrines as JTF arrest militant leaders JTF

NAPTIP: Group petitions commission for ban of Anambra beauty pageant

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 07:47 AM PDT

Human rights group has petition NAPTIP to ban the Anambra beauty pageant following leaked sex videos. A group of human rights lawyers, Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network, has petitioned the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to look into what seems to be the sexual exploitation and trafficking of dismissed Miss Anambra 2015, Chidinma Okeke. ALSO

Lord Have Mercy! 12-yr-old boy murdered by ritualists, vital organs removed

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 06:12 AM PDT

The residents of Umudike community have been left shocked by the murder of a 12-yr-old boy. The killing of a 12-year-old boy in Umudike in Dikenafai community, Ideato South Council Area of Imo State, has thrown the residents of the community into confusion and fear. ALSO READ: 16-yr-old kills 4-yr-old boy, removing kidney, intestine The young boy was reportedly killed with his vital organs

Scandal: Video of beauty queen engaged in lesbian sex leaks online

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 06:12 AM PDT

Chidinma Okeke may be facing 14 years in jail with videos showing her engaging in lesbian sex. Chidinma Okeke, From Orumba North, may be having more than a mere scandal on her plate as videos circulating online allegedly show her engaged in lesbian sex. ALSO READ: Zimbabwean pastor's daughter in leaked sex-tape scandal (Graphic Video) The beauty queen who was crowned the winner of Miss Anambra

Rethink It With Ben: EPL and La Liga are now a part of our lifestyle

Posted: 30 Oct 2016 03:32 AM PDT

But spending money without a plan can backfire, as in the case of Man U and their dabmaster Pogba. It's the weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. A first time visitor would be forgiven for mistaking the tension for a political crisis or an impending war. Groups of young men can be seen hanging in corners arguing animatedly. Exchanging bants and trying hard to ridicule each other. War truly is upon us and