Saturday, September 20, 2014

NigerianEye: “Atiku blasts Jonathan - 'You don't have what it takes to tackle Boko Haram'” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Atiku blasts Jonathan - 'You don't have what it takes to tackle Boko Haram'” plus 29 more


Atiku blasts Jonathan - 'You don't have what it takes to tackle Boko Haram'

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:23 PM PDT

Atiku Abubakar on Friday blasts Goodluck Jonathan's record on security, vowing that Boko Haram could be crushed easily if politicians chose to do so. In an interview, he accused Jonathan and his...

BOKO HARAM: FG turns to Russia, China as USA, UK fail Nigeria

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:24 PM PDT

The emerging scenario in the fight against terror and the steps Nigeria's government has taken would have resulted in global sensation during the cold war. The United States would fight to keep their...

How I survived Kano blast - 12 years old primary five pupil

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:26 PM PDT

A 12 years old primary five pupil of Warure primary school survivor of the Wednesday blast that rocked the Federal College of Education, Kano, Abdulbasit Umar, has revealed that it was through luck...

Building collapse: Lagos govt moves against Synagogue

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:25 PM PDT

The Lagos State Government has moved against the popular Synagogue Church of All Nations, Ikotun, whose one of its buildings collapsed last week killing scores of people including a 10-year-old kid...

Boko Haram members invade Borno market, kill scores, steal foodstuffs

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:24 PM PDT

Some members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect on Friday attacked a Borno market, killing scores of traders, a military source revealed. He claimed that the insurgents who were looking for food to...

Lagos now 'Ebola free' after last suspect is cleared

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:30 PM PDT

The Lagos State Government on Friday said the last suspected case of the Ebola Virus Disease in the state had been cleared having tested negative after surveillance. Gov. Babatunde Fashola...

I'm a worthy Lagos state in indigene, and fit to contest for political office - Nollywood star, Desmond Elliot

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 11:06 PM PDT

Since Desmond Elliot, revealed his decision to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat, he has gone under public scrutiny over their political ambition, many also doubting his...

Power: FG bails out private companies with N213bn

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:22 PM PDT

The Federal Government yesterday approved N213 billion lifeline for private operators in the electricity market towards boosting electricity supply in the country. The Minister of Petroleum...

How a gunshot shattered my spinal cord and NFL dream – Nigerian student in American University

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:14 PM PDT

After a knock, the nurse gently pushed the door and peeped into the admission room, "Can I come in?" she asked, smiling caringly. She didn't wait for any answers as she made her way to the bed where...

EBOLA: Rivers, Oyo schools to resume Oct 6

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:12 PM PDT

The Rivers and Oyo states governments have declared October 6, 2014 as the resumption date for all public and private primary and secondary schools. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sampson...

EBOLA: Ogun announces Oct 8 as school resumption date

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:10 PM PDT

The Ogun State Government on Friday announced Wednesday October 8, 2014 as the new resumption date for both public and private schools in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Taiwo...

FG to charge N200, 000 for Ebola training

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:08 PM PDT

The Federal Government is said to be charging N200,000 to train school teachers on the Ebola Virus Disease. The government has also postponed a workshop on EVD earlier designed to train teachers...

Cameroun deports 85 Nigerian refugees

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:00 PM PDT

The Camerounian government has sent home 85 Nigerians, including 40 children, 32 women and 13 men, who fled Nigeria over the increasing attacks by the Boko Haram Islamic sect and had sought asylum in...

Oyedepo defends fees charged by private varsities

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:57 PM PDT

The founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has defended the tuition fees charged by schools owned by the church, describing the provision of quality education as an expensive...

Synagogue members prevented rescue efforts, death toll to rise

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:50 PM PDT

Followers of a controversial preacher and televangelist prevented rescue workers from getting to victims of a collapsed building in Lagos last week, in an accident that claimed the lives of at least...

Gay-friendly mosque opens quietly in South Africa

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:47 PM PDT

Against a global background of rising Islamist militancy a new mosque where gay people are welcome, Christians too, and women are treated equally to men opened peacefully in Cape Town on Friday...

Unity schools begin indefinite strike on Monday

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:44 PM PDT

Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has directed its members in 104 Federal Unity Colleges throughout the country to commence an indefinite strike with effect from Monday next week over...

Ebola: Sierra Leone begins three-day lockdown

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:40 PM PDT

A three-day curfew is under way in Sierra Leone to let health workers find and isolate cases of Ebola, in order to halt the spread of the disease. Many people have been reluctant to seek medical...

Scotland rejects independence from United Kingdom

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:27 PM PDT

Scotland rejected independence on Friday in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact but paved the way for a major transfer of powers away from London. Despite a surge in...

Tinubu returns, says he was never ill

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:27 AM PDT

A former governor of Lagos State, and national leader of the opposition All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who was reported to have travelled for treatment in a London hospital, has said...

Oyo Governorship Election: Alao-Akala picks PDP nomination form

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:27 AM PDT

Former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State and an aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday collected the nomination form for the 2015 governorship election. The aspirant, who paid the...

Boko Haram: Things’ll change by next month — Jonathan

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:28 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan promised yesterday that by next month, the security challenge posed by members of the Boko Haram sect who have engaged in massive killing and wanton destruction of...

Jonathan lauds corps member’s N10,000 donation to re-election bid

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:27 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday expressed gratitude to a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi, who was said to have donated N10,000 to his re-election...

P-Square Tells Everything On The Truth With Olisa (Episode 4)

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:28 AM PDT

Started from the bottom, now the legendary twins are here - and we're a loving it.  On this new episode of "The Truth" with Olisa Adibua, we meet with African entertainment royalty...

Oritse Femi Signs Multimillion Naira Deal

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 10:31 PM PDT

Wave making artiste, Oritse Femi, has hit another land mark as this time he has signed a new multimillion naira management deal with Avarta. Avarta will be in charge of Oritsefemi's management...

Pepper Soup Seller Arrested Over Missing Dogs

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:45 AM PDT

A 28-year old woman, Helen Essien, has been arrested and charged before Oshodi Magistrates' Court for allegedly stealing her neighbour's dogs to prepare pepper soup in Lagos State, western...

Insurgency responsible non-completion of devt projects in North East – Maku

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:43 AM PDT

The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has urged northern elders and youths to strive to ensure that peace reigned in the region for development to thrive. Maku made the call on Friday in...

One dies as Church building collapses in Edo

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:41 AM PDT

There was anger among residents of Uzama Street, Uzebu quarters in Egor local government area of Edo State, following the collapse of a one-storey building belonging to Christ Chosen Church of...

Jonathan meets with northern traditional rulers

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:40 AM PDT

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with traditional rulers from the north led by Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, to discuss ways of proffering solutions to the spate of killings in...

Almakura sacks 8 commissioners, 5 aides

Posted: 19 Sep 2014 09:38 AM PDT

The governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Al-Makura has relieved eight cabinet members and five other aides of their appointments.  A statement Friday, signed by the Secretary to the State...

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