Friday, 30 December 2016

NigerianEye: “2017 Prophecy: 'Aisha Buhari may be poisoned in Aso Rock, MMM to dupe more Nigerians, Dollar to exchange for N615'” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “2017 Prophecy: 'Aisha Buhari may be poisoned in Aso Rock, MMM to dupe more Nigerians, Dollar to exchange for N615'” plus 29 more

2017 Prophecy: 'Aisha Buhari may be poisoned in Aso Rock, MMM to dupe more Nigerians, Dollar to exchange for N615'

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:26 PM PST

As we edge closer to 2017, many Nigerian religious leaders have been churning out earth-shaking prophecies. One of such prophecies state that the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, risks being...

FG commences payment of N30,000 monthly stipends to N-Power beneficiaries

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:28 PM PST

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the N30, 000 monthly stipends for beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme -the job creation programme of the Buhari presidency. The N-Power...

Buhari fighting political foes, not corruption - Fayose

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:27 PM PST

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, has once again declared that President Muhammadu Buhari was only fighting his perceived political foes under the guise of fighting corruption, while at the...

REVEALED: Boko Haram leader, Shekau sighted near Cameroun border

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:27 PM PST

The wanted Boko Haram terrorist Abubakar Shekau has reportedly taken refuge in Kala-Balge forest close to the Camerounian border. He has also been sighted at Pulka village near Gwoza,in Borno...

Asari Dokubo to Christians in Southern Kaduna - 'It's time to defend yourselves'

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:07 PM PST

Leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, on Friday condemned the killing of Christians by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Southern Kaduna and called on the people...

FG to spend N8.4 Billion on generators in 2017

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:03 PM PST

The Federal Government, its agencies, ministries and institutions will spend N8.4bn on the maintenance, fuelling and purchase of new generators in the 2017 fiscal year. Out of the budgeted figure,...

Osun monarch must be arrested and brought to court - Magistrate

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:33 PM PST

An Osun State Chief Magistrate Court yesterday insisted that the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi must be arrested for his failure to appear before the court. The presiding...

President’s silence on Kaduna killings unacceptable - CAN

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:30 PM PST

The National leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday expressed sadness over the manner the federal and state governments are handling the killings in Southern Kaduna. CAN...

US hacking sanctions: Putin declines diplomatic tit for tat

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:28 PM PST

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not keen on retaliating against the United States after Washington expelled 35 Russian diplomats over the hacking scandal. He declared yesterday that Moscow...

President Buhari signs Endangered Species Bill into law

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:26 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assented the Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Amendment Act 2016. The amendment bill was passed and forwarded to the President...

Buhari, Saraki meet in Aso Rock

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:24 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja yesterday. The meeting, which was termed private, held at the President's office. Speaking with...

Boko Haram members fail in an attempt to take over Borno community

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:21 PM PST

An attempt by Boko Haram fighters to invade Rann,a small community in Borno State yesterday ended in a tragedy for the terror sect . At least 15 of them were killed in a dawn attack on a contingent...

VIDEO: I will rule Gambia for 1 Billion years – President Jammeh

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 02:00 PM PST

Gambian President, Yahaya Jammeh has in a video interview, said that he would rule Gambia for one billion years if he has to do so and that his fate is in the hands of Allah. WATCH VIDEO...

International observers to monitor IPOB leader Kanu’s court session

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 01:39 PM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra on Friday said international observers would monitor the court session of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, coming up on January 10, 2017. The group called on its...

Drama as new Abia Speaker resigns 24 hours after election

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 01:14 PM PST

The ninth Speaker of the Abia House of Assembly, Kennedy Njoku, has resigned from his position, less than 24 hours after he was elected. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr. Njoku was...

'Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau hiding in Kala-Balge forest’

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 01:01 PM PST

Nigeria has recently trumpeted a major victory in its battle against Boko Haram, claiming that its army has routed the jihadists from their forest bastion, but the war against them is far from...

Amnesty International condemns execution of Edo prisoners

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 12:32 PM PST

Amnesty International, AI, has condemned the execution of three death row prisoners by the Edo State government on December 23, 2016. The organisation also urged the Nigerian authorities,...

One dies, two injured in Ebonyi fire incidents

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:35 AM PST

The Ebonyi  Fire Service said on Friday that one person died while two  were injured  in  the 27  fire  incidents recorded in the state in 2016. The Chief Fire...

NFF to be investigated over world cup bonus allegations

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:28 AM PST

The recent allegations by some Super Eagles stars that they were shortchanged over their win bonus for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria by the Nigeria Football Federation will be...

I’m open to joining Chinese Super League – Clattenburg

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:25 AM PST

High profile England referee, Mark Clattenburg, says he is open to joining the big-money football revolution in China as he looks to extend his career. The 41-year-old who was announced as the best...

Tragedy averted as petrol tanker falls in Ogun

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:46 AM PST

Scores escaped death in the early hours of Friday as a petrol tanker fell at the popular Library Junction in Ilaro, in Yewa South Local Government Area of the Ogun State, emptying its content on the...

Update: Rivers Speaker Dabotorudima succeeded by his predecessor, Ikuinyi-Owaji

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:43 AM PST

In a dramatic twist to the dance of the bizarre that politics has become in Rivers State, the former Speaker of the Rivers State of House Assembly, Mr. Ibani Ikuinyi-Owaji, who resigned from office a...

Rivers Assembly Speaker resigns

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:28 AM PST

For the second time in one year, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly has resigned from office. The erstwhile incumbent, Adams Dabotorudima, resigned today (Friday, December 30,...

Nigerian Shiite leaders visit Fani-Kayode in Abuja

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:21 AM PST

A delegation of Shiite Muslim leaders from the Sheik El Zakzaky group visited former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on the situation in Kaduna. He said the group leaders came to debrief him...

I'm going to take all the credit for Moses's defensive improvement - Hughes

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 07:12 AM PST

Stoke City manager,  Mark Hughes says he helped Nigeria winger Victor Moses  develop his defensive abilities during his stint at the club. Moses who is enjoying a fine season under Italian...

Soldiers, Boko Haram terrorists in fierce gun battle, 15 killed

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 05:14 AM PST

Nigerian soldiers on Friday engaged in a fierce fighting with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. During the encounter, at least 15 Boko Haram fighters were killed. This is coming as Nigerian...

Illegal poultry product worth N147 million destroyed in Benin

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 08:55 AM PST

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operation Unit, Zone C, in Edo State has destroyed poultry products worth over N147 million. It said the illegally imported poultry products were impounded...

Buhari, Saraki meet again in Aso villa

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 04:47 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting behind closed doors with the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki. The meeting said to be a private one is holding inside the President's office at...

Ronaldo is not a natural talent – Ibrahimovic

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 04:35 AM PST

Manchester United striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has said that his favourite Ronaldo is O Fenomeno. Ibrahimovic feels although Cristiano Ronaldo has had an impressive career too, he is a long way off...

Iheanacho: I will wait for my chance under Guardiola

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 04:32 AM PST

Kelechi Iheanacho has said he would have to wait for his chance at Manchester City, following the return of first-choice striker, Sergio Aguero from a four-match suspension. Aguero is available for...
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Harry Jay [@i_am_harryjay] - Tenderonie

Posted: 30 Dec 2016 12:56 AM PST

Adebayo Razak Kolawole, with the stage name "Harry Jay" is an upcoming music artiste with great zeal. It all started during his junior secondary school days, way back in 2005 he was the group leader of a group called swagzkids which they won competitions back then. The artiste has two songs ( Rock it now & So fine) and two song covers to his name. Harry Jay's aim is to be distinct,

Pulse Tips: How to find your passion

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 10:00 PM PST

Passion is one the most talked about but often overlooked subjects in our society today. Passion is one the most talked about but often overlooked subjects in our society today. A lot of people talk about it and a lot of people never get to find it. This is due to the world we live in today which is so fast paced; you hardly have time to catch your breath. All you want to do is just survive. In

In South Africa: Nigerian man charged with using 12-year- old girl as sex slave denied bail

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:26 PM PST

The investigating officer, Constable Mapule Mahlaba, submitted an affidavit detailing why the accused should be denied bail. Remember the viral story of the Nigerian man who was accused of kidnapping,  raping and grooming 12-year-old girl as sex slave in South Africa? He has been denied bail at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court. Augustine Obono, 36, was arrested last month for abducting the girl

Dear Nigerian Women: Speaking from the other side of the aisle

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 01:50 PM PST

Nigerian men have a few things to complain about how the society burdens them with unnecessary demands. Dear Nigerian women on Twitter we have seen your tweets and read your threads. We sincerely apologise for the f*ck boys out there who seduced and manipulated you. We are sorry for their behaviour. We also apologise for the way the Nigerian society treats the girl and the woman. We can do much

Pulse List: 7 tips to have the best house party ever

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 01:20 PM PST

If you do not know how to throw a really good house party, this article is here to show you the way. It's the season of house parties when people open up their homes to friends so that they can have some mad fun. Christmas and New Year won't be complete without house parties in Lagos. Whether on the mainland or the Island, house parties are going down. Just like anything in life, some house

Ruthless: Bus conductor stabs man to death after robbing him

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 11:15 AM PST

The accused stabbed the victim to death after the latter tried to prevent him from escaping following a robbery. An Ebutte Meta Chief Magistrates' Court has remanded a bus conductor named Dolapo Olajire in prison for stabbing a man to death after robbing him. The court magistrate, O.A. Salawu, gave the order on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Salawu

In Benin: 2 men arraigned in court for acts of homosexuality

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 11:15 AM PST

The accused are to remain in prison following charges of conspiracy, unlawful carnal knowledge and stealing brought up against them. Two men, Paul Frank, 31, and Ejimofor Christian, 22, have been arraigned before the Oredo Magistrates' Court, Benin, for engaging in homosexuality. As a result, the court has ordered that they be remanded in prison until their next hearing fixed for January 4, 2017

Hit-and-run: Reckless driver kills OAU medical student

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 11:15 AM PST

Following the accident, Seun Olorunfemi died at the hospital after spending some days in coma. An unidentified motorist has caused grief to the family of Seun Olorunfemi, a 400 level medical student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident. The incident happened a few days towards Christmas in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Punch News reported that the

2016: What a year this has been

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 10:45 AM PST

2016 has been the most awful and craziest year in recent human history. Hoping 2017 is a far better year. No word can adequately describe the year 2016 AD. This leap year has been a true oddball and has had more twists and turns as well as shocking events than a season of Game of Thrones. We have had very high highs and the deepest of lows. 2016 had no balance. It was a year of extremes that

What A Life: Woman beheaded for shopping without husband in Afghanistan

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:55 AM PST

A married woman in Afghanistan has been beheaded after she went for shopping without her husband by the Taliban fighters. For going into a shop without her husband, a 30-year-old woman has been beheaded at a small remote village in the Latti in Sar-e-Pul province of Afghanistan, by suspected Taliban soldiers. ALSO READ: "Good For You: Househelp beheaded over murder of employer's child" Asian

Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi: Oluwo of Iwoland battles Osun monarchs over idols

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:55 AM PST

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi is not going to be calm in a long while as he has taken on other monarchs in his domain calling the idol worshippers. The embattled Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, is not yet done with other traditional rulers in the state whom he has accused of worshipping strange gods and keeping idols in their palaces. Channels TV reports

In Lagos: Nurse arrested for pulling off baby’s hand during delivery

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:30 AM PST

The baby was immediately rushed to the Ikorodu General Hospital, where the dead child was finally delivered. An auxiliary nurse simply identified only as Oyekanmi, is presently in police custody for pulling off a baby's hand during delivery in the Odogunyan, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the mother of the baby was rushed to Oyekanmi, house last Saturday when she was in labour

Big Dreams: ‘We wanted to celebrate the Yuletide like rich men’ – Robbery suspects

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:30 AM PST

The quest to live big and impress their people in the Christmas period led two men into robbing banks in Imo State. Two armed robbery suspects arrested by the Imo State Police Command, Ugochukwu Nnaji, and Chibueze Mgboji, have confessed that they took to robbery so as to celebrate the Yuletide period like big men. According to Punch reports, the two suspects who specialized in trailing and

Castrate Him: 61-yr-old man arrested for raping a 10-yr-old girl for months

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:01 AM PST

A 61-year-old man has been arrested by the police in Abia State for serially raping a 10-year-old girl for many months. A 61-year-old man, Timothy Onyeukwu, has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl for several months. ALSO READ: "Pervert Alert: 49-yr-old man caught raping 5-yr-old girl in Ikorodu" Southern News reports that the suspect had been

Living By The Sword: Suspected cult member murdered by rivals in Benin (Graphic Photos)

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 09:01 AM PST

A young man who was supposed to travel to Europe has been murdered by cult members suspected to be rivals of his own cult group. A young man identified only as Godspower, has been murdered in what was seen as reprisal attacks by suspected cult members in Benin City, Edo State. ALSO READ: "No Where To Hide: Suspected cultist murdered few days after returning from London" An eyewitness who posted

Femi Otedola: Matharoo sisters apologise to billionaire [video]

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 08:35 AM PST

The Matharoo sisters have apologised to Femi Otedola in a new video and have sworn not to enter the country again. The Matharoo sisters Kiran and Jyoti who were arrested by the police for attempting to blackmail and extort Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola have apologised to him. The sisters who were revealed as the owners of the infamous site Naija Gist Live, which was known for blackmailing

O Death! 400-level female student found dead after missing for days

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 08:35 AM PST

A 400-level student of the Osun State University has been discovered dead few days after her family declared her missing. The family of Rofiat Adebisi, a 400-level student of the College of Education, Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesa campus, has been thrown into mourning following the discovery of her corpse in Iragbiji, Osun State after missing from school for a few days. ALSO READ: "Deadly

Only In Naija: Alleged witch trapped on electric poll returning from coven (Photos)

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:20 AM PST

Residents of a community in Nigeria were awaken to a bizarre after finding an old woman, said to be a witch, perched on the top of an electric pole. In what can best be described as stranger than fiction story, an elderly woman in a part of Nigeria was mysteriously found trapped to an electric pole during a diabolical process. ALSO READ: "Witchcraft: Traditional ruler commits suicide in Delta

Gruesome Murder: Imo police release statement on man killed days to his wedding

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:20 AM PST

The Imo State Police Command has commiserated with the family of a young man who was murdered in cold blood by a trigger happy police officer. A few days after a police Inspector, Mike Edem allegedly shot and killed a Malaysian-based Nigerian who had come home to conduct his wedding, the Imo State Police Command has released a statement on the gruesome murder. The young man, Nduka Eto, was

Super Woman: How female police officer joined kidnap gang to foil their plans

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:00 AM PST

A female police officer attached to the intelligence unit of the Lagos State Command has shown unequalled bravery after she joined a kidnap gang and worked for their arrest underground. A female police officer attached to the Lagos State Police Command has shown that she is truly a superwoman after she joined a kidnap gang and operated under cover which led to their arrest. Punch reports that

Gone To Rest: Bride-to-be who was murdered by cook goes home today

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 07:00 AM PST

A bride-to-be who was stabbed to death by her cook following an argument over salary has been laid to rest in Lagos. Dayo Enioluwa Adeleke, the young Lagos State-based woman who was stabbed to death by her Cameroonian cook over delays in his December salary has been laid to rest at the Vaults and Gardens Cemetery, Ikoyi, today, Thursday, December 29, 2016. ALSO READ: "Cameroonian Monster:

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo: KICC pastor loses $4m in Ponzi scheme gone wrong

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 03:00 AM PST

Kingsway International Christian Centre led by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo lost $4m in a Ponzi scheme headed by a former professional footballer. The largest black church in Britain, Kingsway International Christian Centre led by Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo lost $4m to a Ponzi scheme headed by Richard Rufus. According to Sahara Reporters, trustees of the 12,000 strong church invested in the Ponzi

Pulse Nigeria Poll: Readers advise Rachael to move on with her life

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 03:00 AM PST

48% of Pulse Nigeria Poll readers have advised Rachael to move on with her life after Moses refused to marry her after 10 years. Rachael, a 38-year-old woman, has been in love with Moses who is five years younger than she is. Over the years, Rachael has showered love and material things on Moses, believing he would get married to her. But after postponing the day for close to 10 years, Moses

Morning Teaser: ‘My pregnant mistress is bent on scattering my home’

Posted: 29 Dec 2016 02:35 AM PST

Efetobore did not know what he was getting into when he decided to cheat on his wife, Omo, with Ebiuwa. Now the mistress is pregnant and insists on his marrying her. "Dear Pulse, My name is Efetobore, a 40-year-old man living with my family in Lagos. I have been married for eight years now with two children but I am afraid that my marriage is on the verge of collapse. I am not proud to say that
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