Thursday, September 25, 2014

NigerianEye: “Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader is dead – Nigerian Army” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader is dead – Nigerian Army” plus 29 more


Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader is dead – Nigerian Army

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:08 PM PDT

Defence Headquarters spokesperson, Major General Chris Olukolade on Wednesday confirmed that the dreaded Abubakar Shekau, leader of Islamist sect, Boko Haram is dead. In a statement issued by the...

Atiku Declares Presidential Ambition, Says He Wants To Fix Nigeria

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:26 PM PDT

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday declared his intention to run for President, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), come 2015. Atiku, who made his intentions...

TB Joshua Also Attempted To Bribe Me- South African Journalist Claims

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:37 PM PDT

Following journalist Nicholas Ibekwe's explosive tape on which a man alleged to be Prophet TB Joshua is heard offering N50,000 bribe to journalists to write favourable stories about him, a renowned...

BOKO HARAM: 'We are ready for you' - Nigerian military warns next 'Shekau'

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:36 PM PDT

Against the backdrop of evidence that Boko Haram commander, Mohammed Bashir, who has been impersonating the late sect leader, Abubakar Shekau in videos was killed on September 17, by Nigerian...

Brace up for tougher elections, Buhari urges Nigerians

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:39 PM PDT

Former Military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari has predicted that next year's general elections will be tough and urged party members to collect their voters' card and hold on to them. He...

Nigeria Free Of Ebola: No Nigerian under Ebola surveillance - Health Minister

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:38 PM PDT

Minister of health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said the country is free of the Ebola Virus Disease. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Chukwu said the remaining 25 suspects under...

Jonathan’s endorsement as sole candidate, mockery of democracy - APC

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:38 PM PDT

The All Progressives Congress has strongly condemned the endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan as the sole candidate of the PDP for next year's presidential election, to the exclusion of all...

How I fell in love with 13-yr-old girl, 60-year-old man confesses

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:36 PM PDT

Two persons were shot dead at the early hours of yesterday in a suspected war between two rival cult groups in Benin, just as the Edo State Police Command paraded 46 suspected armed robbers, cultists...

Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan denies claims of ritual sacrifice

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:28 PM PDT

Ghana national football team captain Asamoah Gyan was not involved in the disappearance of two friends, his lawyer said on Wednesday after months of rumours and even claims of ritual...

Senate moves to ban tobacco production, consumption

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:25 PM PDT

Senate has begun moves aimed at permanently banning the manufacturing, consumption and promotion of tobacco in Nigeria. But the development generated controversies among senators, yesterday,...

Abandoned Chibok girl rescued

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:20 PM PDT

A girl believed to be one of the 219 Chibok schoolgirls in Boko Haram's custody for more than 160 days has been found abandoned. She was picked up at Kwarihi village near Biu in Borno State after...

Jonathan seeks UN Security Council reform

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:16 PM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in New York, the United States of America, called for the review of the United Nations Security Council in the face of global insecurity...

NYSC may review N4,000 online registration – DG

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:15 PM PDT

There are indications that the National Youth Service Corps may bow to public pressure and reduce the controversial N4,000 online registration fee the NYSC intended to charge prospective corps...

Fayose, APC in war of words over Ekiti case

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:12 PM PDT

The Ekiti State Governor-elect, Ayodele Fayose, on Wednesday claimed he had uncovered a plot by the All Progressives Congress to ensure that the Speaker of the state House of Assembly becomes the...

$9.3m scandal: Reps probe $50,000 bribery allegation

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:11 PM PDT

There was drama at the House of Representatives on Wednesday as the legislature ordered an investigation into the allegation that some lawmakers were given $50,000 to stall the debate on the...

135 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to Nigerian troops – DHQ

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:08 PM PDT

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Popular Musician, Tony Tetuila Joins Politics

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 10:39 PM PDT

Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, has just declared his intention to run for Kwara State House of Assembly as member representing Irepodun Local Government Area. The music...

2015: Politicians with criminal record will not contest – IG

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 04:05 PM PDT

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has said that politicians with criminal records will be stopped from contesting the 2015 general elections.Abba, in his maiden meeting with...

Chelsea beat Bolton to advance

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 03:55 PM PDT

Chelsea gave a first appearance of the season to goalkeeper Petr Cech and took a 25th-minute lead when debutant Kurt Zouma lashed home at the second attempt after Gary Cahill's header was blocked at...

Lampard scores twice as City demolished Sheffield

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 03:53 PM PDT

League Cup holders Manchester City demolished Sheffield Wednesday 7-0 to reach the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday. Frank Lampard and Edin Dzeko each scored twice as City strolled to victory...

Man bags life imprisonment for raping pregnant woman

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 03:52 PM PDT

An Osun State High Court in Ilesa has sentenced Mr. Kolawole Obafemi to life imprisonment for raping a pregnant woman. This was contained in a statement made available to our correspondent in...

I didn’t give NFF deadline on Eagles’ job – Keshi

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 07:30 AM PDT

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has denied reports that he handed a September 30 deadline to the Nigeria Football Federation to prolong his contract, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Togo...

FG unveils independence anniversary programme

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 07:28 AM PDT

 No fewer than eight operators of illegal universities across the country, which have been closed, are being prosecuted, the National Universities Commission (NUC) says. The illegal...

Plot to unseat Amosun, a joke - Ogun APC

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 07:24 AM PDT

The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State has described as wishful thinking the plot by the opposition to defeat it in the coming election. This is coming against the background of a purported...

2015 election: We will assist Nigeria – U.S.

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 07:22 AM PDT

The U.S. on Wednesday said it was willing to assist the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in delivering credible elections, especially in 2015. Mr Thomas Hines, the Chief Political...

Odemwingie undergoes successful surgery

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 06:26 AM PDT

Super Eagles striker, Osaze Odemwingie, has undergone a successful surgery on his injured knee, africanFootball.com reports. The former Lokomotiv Moscow and Cardiff City forward disclosed this on...

Why actors go into politics – Zulu Okafo

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 06:24 AM PDT

Some stakeholders in the Nollywood industry had attributed the direct participation of actors in politics to gain, power and quest for change in the country. The President, Association of Movie...

India’s first Mars satellite ‘Mangalyaan’ enters orbit

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 06:22 AM PDT

India has successfully put a satellite into orbit around Mars, becoming the fourth country to do so. The Mangalyaan robotic probe, one of the cheapest interplanetary missions ever, will soon begin...

Gunmen kidnap Chinese national in Kogi state

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 06:20 AM PDT

Gunmen kidnapped a Chinese national from his residence in central Nigeria's Kogi state, police said on Wednesday, vowing to track down the attackers and free the hostage. "The incident happened in...

Australian laws to criminalise travel to terror hotspots

Posted: 24 Sep 2014 06:06 AM PDT

Tougher counter-terror laws to be introduced to Australia's parliament Wednesday would make it a crime to travel to places considered terror hotspots, punishable by up to 10 years' jail. The...

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