Tuesday, 28 March 2017

VIDEO: Dino Melaye celebrates exoneration from certificate scandal on academic gown

The Senator representing Kogi West at the 8th Senate, Dino Melaye, on Tuesday, made a dramatic appearance at the plenary, by wearing full academic gown of an institution.

Blow by blow account of Dino Melaye’s certificate controversy hearing by Senate

Today, Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West, appeared before the Ethics Committee of the Nigerian Senate for hearing on his certificate saga.

VIDEO: Dino Melaye releases new video mocking his haters after ABU confirms he graduated


The Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has taken to the social media to mock his critics after the Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University testified that he graduated from the university.

Jonathan Debunks Allegations of Certificate Scandal

Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has debunked reports which included him as one of the prominent Nigerians to be linked with certificate scandal.

Fall of Sambisa: Borno declares Dec. 22 public holiday



The Borno Government has declared Dec. 22 of every year as Public Holiday to celebrate the defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists by the Nigerian military.

Sirika Promises to Resign If Deadline is Not Met for Abuja Airport Reopening

The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said he will resign his appointment if the federal government fails to meet the six-weeks deadline for the rehabilitation of the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Trump congratulates Merkel, Modi on election wins

US President Donald Trump congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on a surprise local election win that bolstered her reelection bid.The White House said the two leaders spoke by phone after the tiny southwestern state of Saarland backed Merkel in a vote Sunday.

Obasanjo’s Wife Files Suit in Lagos Court to Stop Son’s Wedding

Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo, wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday filed a suit at an Ikeja High Court seeking to stop the wedding of her son, Olujonwo Obasanjo, scheduled for May 11.

We did nothing wrong on Paris Club refund - Nigerian Governors


The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has dismissed reports of illegal dealings regarding the release of the first batch of the Paris Club refund to state governments.

CBN directs banks to sell N360/$1

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again released the sum of $85 million for sale to deposit money banks (DMBs) at the rate of N 357/$1 for onward sale to retail end-users at not more than N360/$1, for invisibles such as basic travel allowance(BTAs), medicals, school fees.

Marketers stop fuel supply to Ekiti

Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), at the weekend, stopped supply of fuel to Ekiti State.

Convicted ex-governor used fraudulent prison letter to secure bail – Official

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The letter used by the convicted former Adamawa governor, Bala Ngilari, to secure bail is fraudulent, an official has said.

Oritsefemi Moves Into New Lekki Home (Photos)


Nigerian singer, Oritse Femi, just stepped up as he moved into his new home in Lekki, Lagos estimated to have cost a whooping N400million.

Mbong Amata Reunites With Ex-Husband Jeta Amata For A New Film Featuring Akon


Nigerian movie director, Jeta Amata and his ex-wife, actress Mbong Amata have linked up for a new movie.

The couple were married for five years before they separated. According to rumours then, Jeta and Mbong didn't fight, they just decided to let each other go.

Dino Melaye: 5 Key Questions ABU Vice-Chancellor Failed To Answer

Embattled Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye was today cleared by Vice Chancellor, Ahamadu Bello University, Prof. Ibrahim Garba on certificate and graduation controversies.

Omokri attacks Tunde Bakare over El-Rufai’s leaked memo

Former Special Adviser to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan on Electronic Media, Reno Omokri, has berated the founding overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his comments on the leaked memo of Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

ABU Exam Officers disagree with Vice Chancellor over Dino Melaye's Certificate – Sahara Reporters

Examination Officers at Geography Department of Ahmadu Bello University, ABU have disagreed with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, that Senator Dino Melaye graduated from the institution.


Prof. Garba on Monday told the Senate ethics committee that Senator Dino Melaye graduated as Daniel Melaye in 2000 but the Sahara Reporters quoted the exam officer saying it did not fulfil his course requirements.
Despite VC's confirmation, new documents reveal Dino Melaye never graduated as claimed
Recall that Senator Melaye had also caught on tape claiming to have graduated with 8 degrees, including from Harvard and London School of Economics.

My wife is pregnant for another man, husband tells court

A public servant, Dajin Maurice, on Monday, told a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State, that his wife, Janet three months’ pregnancy belongs to another man as she disappeared from his house two years.

See 42 Anti-Malaria drugs banned in EU but still sold in Nigerian markets

Panic among medical circles in Nigeria, following a report that the European Union (EU) has banned 42 popular anti-malaria drugs which are still being sold in Nigeria.

You Won’t Win African Player Of The Year Award Without Super Eagles – Pinnick Warns Moses


The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has told Chelsea wingback, Victor Moses, to be more committed to the national team or miss out on winning the African Footballer of the Year award.

Lagos State Graduate Internship Program 2017 Recruitment

The Ministry of Wealth Creation & Employment (MWCE) plans to bridge the skill gap among unemployed Lagos State residents to enable youth take up existing jobs in various sectors of the economy. To this end, we will be providing different employability training.

Sunday, 26 March 2017

Ambode hails Fashola for achievements as governor


Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday lauded his predecessor, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola for his achievements during the eight years he was governor of the state.

Obamacare will explode - Trump


President Donald Trump faced the biggest blow yet to his young presidency as his bid to repeal Obamacare went down in flames at the hands of rebel Republican lawmakers.

Several customers dead in Calabar as eatery operator poisons customers


Many customers were said to have died Saturday after an eatery operator in Ogoja, Cross River State, allegedly put poison in the food he sold them. The eatery operator, it was leant, last night, confessed to the crime.

PDP will bounce back very soon - Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would resolve the crisis that engulfed it and come out stronger.

VIDEO: ‘To say that i did not graduate from ABU is to say that I am not a Senator’ – Dino Melaye


Determined to prove that he was awarded a Bachelors Degree by the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi state constituency, said in an interview with newsmen that for Sahara reporters to say that he did not graduate from Amadu Bello University Zaria is to say that he is not a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria.

Certificate scandal deepens: Dino Melaye’s name is missing from ABU alumni website


Fresh investigations conducted by NigerianEye.com has shown that the certificate scandal involving the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, is indeed very far from over, as his name was not found on the Ahmadu Bello University alumni website after a thorough check. 

Saturday, 25 March 2017

Laptop ban on flight comes into effect

A ban on laptops and tablets in cabin baggage on flights from Turkey and some countries in the Middle East and North Africa to the United States and United Kingdom has come into effect.

I am not seeking revenge against Saraki, Melaye – Ali Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume has insisted that he bears no grudges against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Senator Dino Melaye.

Enugu Police raid ‘Malaysian Forest,’ shrine where kidnappers dumped CSO Ejiofor Enechi’s corpse, others

The Enugu State Police Command has discovered a shallow grave where the remains of the former Chief Security Officer for Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mr Ejiofor Enechi, were buried.

Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to be opened March 29

An airport named after Cristiano Ronaldo in his native Madeira, Portugal will be opened on March 29.

The Real Madrid forward, follows in the footsteps of celebrities like John Lennon, after the Aeroporto Da Madeira was named after him.

Wike: FG Underpaid Rivers in Paris Club Refund

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has cried out that the Federal Government underpaid the state in the first tranche of Paris Club refund to states.

Ile-iIe crisis: Stop taking sides – OPC boss, Gani Adams warns Police


(OPC), Otunba Gani Adams has accused the Nigeria Police of taking sides in the recent violent clash that engulfed the ancient town of Ile-ife, between some indigenes of the town, and Hausa/Fulani settlers.

Activists march ahead of vote for Hong Kong leader

Pro-democracy activists and hundreds of supporters marched in Hong Kong Saturday ahead of a vote for the city’s next leader which they reject as a sham.

Super Eagles Were Excellent Without Moses, Mikel Against Senegal - Rohr


Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has praised his young players for staging a fightback to hold Senegal to a 1-1 draw in a friendly in London on Thursday.

Fanta-Sprite ruling: Varsity faults FG’s safety claims

The Benson Idahosa University, Edo State, has faulted the clarification by the Federal Government that Fanta and Sprite beverages manufactured in Nigeria by the Nigeria Bottling Company were safe for consumption.

FG not in competition with any state, says Fashola

Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, says the federal government is not in competition with any state, but only concerned about delivering quality road projects.

Dino Melaye’s alleged statement of degree result surfaces, riddled with inconsistencies

A copy of Senator Dino Melaye’s alleged statement of degree result in geography has surfaced online.

The statement of result, dated February 3, 2000; was signed by B.B. Mshelthlila and issued by the academic unit within the Office of the Registrar of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

Urhobo people back Ibori for appealing 2012 fraud conviction

The Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, has backed the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, in his appeal at the British Court of Appeal against his 2012 conviction.

Nigeria, Burkina Faso friendly ‘cancelled’

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The friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Etallons of Burkina Faso has been put off, officials have said.

IN PICTURES: Ooni of Ife and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby in London

Ooni of Ife His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby who received the African foremost monarch at his Lambert Palace, London.

No solution to PDP crisis yet – Makarfi clarifies peace deal with Sheriff

Senator Ahmed Makarfi has clarified the deal he entered with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

Igbinedion gives Oba of Benin seven-month-old tiger

Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, on Friday presented a seven-month-old tiger to Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.

Jonathan's picture dumped in trash site behind Gov. Wike’s lodge

Facebook user, Malam Mustapha Yamusa Rigasa shared some photos of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s portrait dumped in refuse site.

Why I wanted to commit suicide in Lagos lagoon – Rescued woman reveals

A woman, identified as Taiwo Momoh, was on Friday prevented from leaping into the Lagoon by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos state Police Command.