Monday, March 29, 2021

NigerianEye: “Speeding driver kills woman, dies” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Speeding driver kills woman, dies” plus 29 more


Speeding driver kills woman, dies

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:53 PM PDT

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday confirmed the death of a speeding driver and a female pedestrian at Obiuno Road in Igbo Ukwu community, Anambra State. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, Anambra's...

Buhari never promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar – Presidency

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:41 PM PDT

The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari never promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar. Femi Adesina, a presidential spokesman, described the claim as fake and false. "It does...

AFCON Qualifiers: NFF suspects foul play, to conduct another COVID-19 test on Iwobi

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:32 PM PDT

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will carry out another COVID-19 test for Everton forward, Alex Iwobi. Iwobi tested positive on arrival at Porto Novo ahead of Saturday's 1-0 win over Benin...

COVID-19: Nigeria records 104 fresh cases, 7 deaths

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 11:26 PM PDT

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has reported 104 fresh cases of coronavirus in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The agency made the announcement on Sunday night while...

69th Birthday: Tinubu explains mission in Kano

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:05 PM PDT

Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, said he is in Kano State to preach unity in Nigeria. The former Lagos Governor restated the need for Nigerians to strengthen the bond...

Imo: Okorocha, Eze Ilomuanya clash inside aircraft

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 12:08 PM PDT

Former Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha and the Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, clashed on Sunday aboard an Air Peace flight to Abuja. The traditional ruler confronted Okorocha, the Imo West...

69th birthday: Sanwo-Olu describes Tinubu as ‘a cheerful giver’

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:38 AM PDT

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, on his 69th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement...

Tacha attacks Gov Wike’s critics for gifting Burna Boy land, N10m (VIDEO)

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:34 AM PDT

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha has slammed those criticising Governor Nyesom Wike for giving Burna Boy a land and N10m cash gift. Burna...

Gifting Burna Boy not bad, our politicians have stolen too much – Deji Adeyanju

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:24 AM PDT

Human rights activist, Adeyanju Deji, has said there is absolutely nothing wrong in gifting Nigerian artists and footballers. Adeyanju said this while reacting to the backlash against Governor Wike...

Rivers Traditional ruler rescued after 6 weeks in captivity

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:20 AM PDT

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Traditional Ruler of Ikuru in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Aaron Miller who was Kidnaped by...

Prophet Ayodele predicts major bomb scare in Abuja, Lagos, others, hijack of Cameroon govt

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:16 AM PDT

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the President of Cameroun, Paul Biya against dullness in his government as he foresees his government being...

69th birthday: Tinubu remains influential in Nigeria – Buhari

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:12 AM PDT

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his 69th birthday. Buhari hailed the former two-term Governor of Lagos State, "whose acumen and influence according to him, continue to...

Kaduna abduction: Shehu Sani calls for intensified efforts to rescue 39 students

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:08 AM PDT

The Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has called for an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rescue the 39 students of the Federal College of...

COVID-19: Nigeria on alert over fake vaccines shipped to Africa

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 10:05 AM PDT

The Nigerian government has placed its agencies on alert following speculations of fake COVID-19 vaccines reportedly dispatched to Africa. The authorities also allayed fears that harmful jabs were...

Palm Sunday: Cleric urges Christians to promote Christ’s virtues

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:54 AM PDT

 Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, has urged Christians to promote the virtues of Jesus Christ in their service to God. Badejo, who made the call in an interview on...

Real Madrid to sell six players to bring in Mbappe, Haaland

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:50 AM PDT

Real Madrid is planning to sell up to six players, in a bid to fund the transfers for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Mundo Deportivo reports that Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Raphael...

Police arrest two pastors over ESN attack on operatives

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:44 AM PDT

  The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two pastors in connection to the recent attacks on operatives in the South-East region. The pastors are among 16 suspects arrested in a joint operation...

Hijab controversy: Religious laws made for poor folks – Catholic priest

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:32 AM PDT

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has said that most laws created in the name of religion are meant for the poor and poor women. The Priest said this in a post via his Facebook account...

2023: PDP to waive nomination fees for youths

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:25 AM PDT

The National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee (NRSC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recommended the exemption of nomination fees for aspirants who are 35 years and below. This was...

Petrol tanker drivers threaten nationwide strike

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 08:17 AM PDT

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened industrial action. The PTD gave the warning in a communique after a meeting in...

Ganduje shuns warning by Arewa youths as Tinubu arrives Kano for birthday

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:24 AM PDT

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Kano for his much-publicised birthday celebration, despite strong opposition by groups in the state. It...

BREAKING: Ohanaeze floats parallel secretariat in Enugu

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 07:18 AM PDT

The crisis rocking the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo reached its peak on Sunday, with the opening of a parallel Secretariat by the Engr. Chidi Ibeh-led group. This is coming...

COVID-19: Vaccine not for sale —FG

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:52 AM PDT

The Federal Government has dispelled the possibility of any fake COVID-19 vaccines being administered or sold by unauthorised institution in the country. This is contained in a circular signed by Dr...

Malaysian firm battles FG over multibillion-naira passport booklets contracts

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:42 AM PDT

A directive by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 that the Nigerian passport booklets should be produced locally has not been carried out two years down the line. It was gathered that the delay was...

Leah Sharibu: Report of second baby heartbreaking, parents insist

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 05:15 AM PDT

  Leah Sharibu's parents, Nathan and Rebecca, have described as "heartbreaking rumours" reports that their daughter had given birth to a second baby in Boko Haram captivity. Demanding that...

Probe Kogi over N4.5bn COVID-19 funds, SERAP urges Buhari

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 03:56 AM PDT

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to "direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate...

Misplaced priority, Nigerians attack Gov Wike over N10m gift to Burna Boy, others

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 03:02 AM PDT

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to lambast the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for promising to give N10m each to Burna Boy and other artistes who performed at the Burna Boy Homecoming Concert...

Boko Haram: Insurgents disconnect power supply to Maiduguri towns

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:58 AM PDT

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says insurgents have again vandalised two towers on the Damaturu–Maidugiri 330kiloVolt Transmission Line. TCN's General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah,...

Blame youth unemployment for Insecurity, says Atiku

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:54 AM PDT

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the insecurity Nigeria is currently facing is the result of youth unemployment in the country. Atiku said this in reaction to a report by...

17 countries qualify for AFCON 2022

Posted: 28 Mar 2021 02:01 AM PDT

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday, confirmed that 17 countries have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, with one round of qualifying fixtures left. CAF in a tweet on...

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