Friday, June 24, 2022

NigerianEye: “Armed bandits meet residents in Niger state, agree to stop attacks” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Armed bandits meet residents in Niger state, agree to stop attacks” plus 29 more


Armed bandits meet residents in Niger state, agree to stop attacks

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 04:33 PM PDT

 Some communities in Niger State have entered a peace pact with bandits that have been terrorising their communities. The community leader of Kusherki, in Rafi Local Government Area, Garba...

We seized illicit drugs worth N6 billion in one week - NAFDAC

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 03:57 PM PDT

  The Apapa Special Area Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has disclosed that it had recorded numerous seizures of illicit drugs worth N6 billion illicit drugs in one...

No third term for me, first person who tried didn’t end well — Buhari to Boris Johnson

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 12:52 PM PDT

  President Muhammadu Buhari has told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that there is no possibility of him seeking a third term in office.   The president spoke on Thursday during a...

Which Teams Could Be The Surprise Package In The Premier League This Season?

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 12:38 PM PDT

  It has been a busy summer of transfer activity already for sides in the Premier League. The start of a new season is fast approaching, and teams will be looking to complete their business...

Human trafficking, organ harvesting charges against us ‘false, absurd’– Ekweremadu, wife

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 12:22 PM PDT

 Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice have denied all charges of human trafficking and organ harvesting filed against them before a UK magistrate's court.   The couple said they...

If our recommendations are taken seriously, security situation will be better –Deputy Speaker

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 12:16 PM PDT

Idris Wase, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, says security agencies rarely act upon the resolutions of the lower parliament.   Wase spoke on the floor of the green chamber during...

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Listen to what the people want, Kumuyi tells politicians

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 12:09 PM PDT

  William Kumuyi, founder and general superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has advised politicians to conduct research on what Nigerians desire regarding the next set of leaders....

REVEALED: Document shows Senator Ekweremadu applied for kidney transplant visa for David Ukpo, ‘homeless’ Lagos boy

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 12:47 PM PDT

  A letter that accompanied the visa application of an alleged homeless child showed Senator Ike Ekweremadu informed the UK authorities that he was taking the person abroad for a kidney...

Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, announces engagement to pastor

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 11:43 AM PDT

Nigerian gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, has announced her engagement to Blessed Uzochikwa, the resident pastor at WaterBrook Church.   The songstress shared pictures of herself and her fiancé via...

2022 World Cup: FIFA approves 26-player squads

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 11:23 AM PDT

FIFA on Thursday, approved 26-player squads for this year's World Cup in Qatar. Also, team managers will be able to use up to five substitutes in a game. In the past, countries were only allowed...

Organ harvesting: Ohanaeze to sack Ekweremadu from Imeobi, demands recall from Senate

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 11:06 AM PDT

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has described the arrest of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, by the police in the UK over...

Oyo lawmakers approve additional N2bn loan request for Gov Makinde

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 09:54 AM PDT

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have approved an additional loan request of N2 billion for Governor Seyi Makinde of the state. It was reported that the loan request was approved by the...

Osun poll: I’ve zero tolerance for failure, Adamu tells APC campaign council

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 09:53 AM PDT

  Ahead of the July 16 governorship election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress on Thursday mandated the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Osun Campaign Committee to use whatever it...

Reps ask gambling operators to obtain customers’ NIN before placing bets

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 09:51 AM PDT

  The house of representatives has asked the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to include national identity number (NIN) as a requirement for all gaming operators in Nigeria.  ...

We’ll continue to support security agencies with logistics, equipment – Governor Abiodun

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 09:23 AM PDT

Determined to ensure security of lives and property in Ogun, the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated that his administration would continue to support operations of security agencies with...

Gunmen kidnap DPO in Nasarawa, demand N5m

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 09:16 AM PDT

Gunmen have abducted the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government of Nasarawa State, CSP Haruna Abdulmalik. It was gathered that the DPO was kidnapped on Thursday...

Sowore commends lawyer for appearing in court in Olokun priest regalia

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 08:37 AM PDT

  The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has commended a Nigerian lawyer for appearing in court in traditional attire.   There was mild drama at the...

No delay, instant justice – Buhari’s aide, Onochie on arrest of Ekweremadu, wife over alleged organ harvesting

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 08:32 AM PDT

  Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari's aide on social media, has reacted to reports that two Nigerians were arrested in the United Kingdom over alleged organ harvesting.   Ike...

Osun declares Friday, July 24 work-free for PVC collection

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 08:32 AM PDT

  Three weeks to the gubernatorial election in Osun, the state government has declared Friday, June 24, a work-free day to enable civil servants who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter...

BREAKING: UK Court denies bail to Senator Ekweremadu, wife accused of child trafficking

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 08:14 AM PDT

A magistrate's court in London has denied bail to Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice over charges they trafficked a 15-year-old Lagos boy with the intention to harvest his organ.   The...

Yoruba actor, Baba Atoli is dead

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 07:48 AM PDT

Yoruba actor, Olaniyi Raji, also known as Baba Atoli, is dead. The death of the veteran actor was announced by his colleague, Foluke Daramola in a post on Instagram on Thursday. Daramola shared...

Shehu Sani vs ASD Motors: EFCC investigator denies Sani gave bribe, has no witness

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 07:46 AM PDT

  The $25,000 bribe allegation against the former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani and the proprietor of ASD Motors, Sani Dauda continued before Justice Inyang Ekwo-led Federal High Court Abuja on...

EPL: Why I will not take Man Utd job – Zidane finally opens up

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 07:41 AM PDT

  Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has opened up on how he will not manage Manchester United.   The Frenchman has admitted that he takes the language barrier very seriously, as...

Lines of former Deputy Senate President, Media Aide Switched off amid Ekweremadu, wife’s arrest in London

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 07:06 AM PDT

The telephone lines of former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and that of Uche Anichukwu, his spokesman, are currently switched off.   On Thursday, the London Metropolitan Police had...

Lawyer makes dramatic appearance in court dressed as ‘juju priest’

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 07:06 AM PDT

  Malcolm Omirhobo, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, on Thursday appeared before the supreme court dressed as a traditionalist.   The Delta state-born lawyer caused stares and disrupted...

EPL: Pep Guardiola picks Sterling’s replacement ahead of Chelsea move

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 06:55 AM PDT

Manchester City has picked Cole Palmer as a replacement for departing Raheem Sterling. Sterling is on the brink of being sold to Chelsea after seven trophy-laden years at the Etihad...

N25.7bn fraud: Appeal Court affirms ex-bank boss’ conviction, reduces jail term

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 06:52 AM PDT

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Thursday affirmed the conviction of former Managing Director of defunct Bank PHB Plc, Francis Atuche, for N25.7bn fraud but reduced his sentence of 12 years to...

Bandits storm Katsina communities, abduct residents

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 06:47 AM PDT

An unspecified number of residents were on Thursday at Rahamawa and Shagari low-cost housing estates of Katsina State abducted by bandits. A source told newsmen that the attackers came in broad...

Ike Ekweremadu: Nigerians should be careful when travelling abroad – Adeyanju

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 06:23 AM PDT

  Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political commentator, has urged Nigerians to be careful when travelling abroad.   Adeyanju said this while reacting to reports making the rounds that two...

Perm Secs’ appointments: Some govt directors can’t operate computers – HoS

Posted: 23 Jun 2022 05:52 AM PDT

Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has revealed that some directors don't know how to use computers. The HoS also disclosed that Permanent Secretaries face rigorous...

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