Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Stephanie Otobo releases gospel music video titled 'I depend on You'

Stephanie Otobo releases gospel music video titled 'I depend on You'
Stephanie Otobo, who recently filed a $5m lawsuit against clergyman Apostle Johnson Suleman, in Canada, has released a gospel music video titled 'I depend on you'. The Canadian based lady made news after she was arrested and detained in a Lagos police station sometime in March this year.

Igbo groups condemn Nnamdi Kanu’s bail conditions

Some pan-Igbo groups, on Tuesday, condemned the bail conditions given to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

…Osinbajo Probe Panel Gets Cracking, Grills NIA DG

Yemi Osinbajo
For several hours on Monday, the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke, appeared before the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee probing allegations of financial impropriety against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, and the discovery of N13.3 billion discovered in Ikoyi Towers by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Nnamdi Kanu allegedly rejects bail, vows to die with co-detainees

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has allegedly rejected the bail granted to him on Tuesday.

Lagos govt to relocate popular Computer Village

The Lagos State Government has said that it would relocate the popular Computer Village in Ikeja to Katangowa in Agbado/Oke-Odo area of the State, just as it also disclosed that an embargo has been placed on approval for construction of filling stations in all parts of the State till further notice.

Biafra: I'm glad Nnamdi Kanu got bail – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has praised the granting of bail to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Monday, 24 April 2017

Court strikes out Obanikoro’s suit against EFCC

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday struck out the N100m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Emir Sanusi’s Kano Emirate admits spending N3.4 billion in three years

The Kano State Emirate Council on Monday debunked claims that the emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has spent N6 billion of the emirate’s fund since he assumed office.

NIA finance officials appear before Osinbajo's panel

The panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ayo Oke has dispatched letters of invitation to some NIA officials demanding they appear before it on Monday (today).

Controversy Trails Isiaka Adeleke’s Death

Osogbo, the Osun State capital, was yesterday thrown into mourning when the news of the death of the senator representing Osun West senatorial district, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, spread round the town.

6 health benefits of lrish potatoes

Potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum. It is the world’s fourth-largest food crop, after maize, wheat, and rice.

Bill Gates, Zuriel Oduwole, Ndaba Mandela Champion Youths in Paris

One of the world’s foremost philanthropists, Mr. Bill Gates, accompanied by his wife, Melinda, as head of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has lent his voice to the need for youth empowerment across Europe.

Serena Williams pens note to her unborn baby as she celebrates her fiance

The professional tennis player broke the internet last week after she revealed she was 20 weeks pregnant with a photo she posted on her Snapchat. The US tennis star who returned to the world number one spot in the latest WTA rankings released today shared a new photo showing off her bump and attached an open letter to her unborn baby.

What killed Senator Isiaka Adeleke - Sahara Reporter

An online newspaper has revealed what supposedly led to the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

Sahara Reporters is claiming that Senator Isiaka Adeleke died as a result of an overdose of painkillers intravenously administered on him.

Oshiomhole, Mamora Considered for SGF

If the Yemi Osinbajo-led panel probing the allegations of financial impropriety against the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir David Lawal, indicts him, either the former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, or former Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, may clinch the top-ranking cabinet post, THISDAY has learnt.

IN PICTURES: Gov Amosun fights mob at Adeleke's burial, saves female politician from lynching

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, on Monday, literally saved the day when he intervened and prevented a restive crowd of sympathisers at the Ede, Osun State country home of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, from lynching Ms Idiat Babalola, a former Special Adviser to Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.

Despite CBN Market Forays, External Reserves Stand at $30.6bn

Despite all the dollars pumped into the foreign exchange (FX) market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since February 20 when it announced its new FX policy measures, the country’s external reserves have remained relatively robust.

Messi, Suarez And Neymar Recreate The Argentine's Iconic El Clasico Celebration


Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi rubbed salt into the wounds of Real Madrid by recreating the Argentine's celebration the morning after Barcelona's stunning win.

CBN extends BVN to microfiance banks

The Central Bank of Nigerian has extended the Bank Verification Number (BVN) exercise to microfinance banks.

This was disclosed in a circular dated April 21 with reference number OFI/DIR/CIR/GEN/17/139 and signed by the CBN Director in charge of Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department, Mrs Tokunbo Martins.

Tension in Minna as EFCC Arraigns Ex- governor Babangida Aliyu Tuesday

Babangida Aliyu
Tension has gripped residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) begins the trial of a former governor of the state, Babangida Aliyu, on Tuesday.

Troops recover large cache of arms in Southern Kaduna

Troops in Southern Kaduna have recovered large cache of arms, three days after the army launched a special operation, `Harbin Kunama II,’ to flush out armed bandits from the area.

IMF: What Nigeria must do to revive economy


The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that what Nigeria requires to address tremendous shocks holding its economy back is a broad set of policies and reforms.

Buhari is operating as a part-time President of Nigeria – Governor Fayose


The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, says President Muhammadu Buhari has now become a part-time and ceremonial President who is only seen during the Friday Jumat service at the Presidential Villa.

North Korea threatens nuclear strike on Australia for backing US


North Korea has threatened a nuclear strike on Australia.


The country turned its sights on Australia, after Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said North Korea would be subject to further sanctions.

Arsenal edge Manchester City after extra-time to reach FA Cup final


Alexis Sanchez struck an extra-time winner as Arsenal came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

President Trump to celebrate 100 days in office


On Saturday 29th April 2017, the president of the United state of America, Donald Trump, will celebrate his one hundred days in the office, after taking over from the former president, Barack Obama.

Our work as the presidential investigative panel – VP Osinbajo


The vice president Yemi Osinbajo has released a press statement through his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Laolu Akande on how the nominated three men presidential investigative panel should carry on their investigation.

How It Happened: Real Madrid 2-3 Barcelona


Welcome to Nigerianeye's live text coverage of the El Clasico showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Estadio Bernabeu.

Messi scores 500th goal for Barcelona as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in El Clasico


Lionel Messi struck his 500th Barcelona goal with the last kick of the game to blow the La Liga title race wide open with a thrilling 3-2 win at Real Madrid on Sunday.

BREAKING NEWS: Adeleke’s burial postponed


The burial of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, which was earlier scheduled for 4:pm on Sunday, has been postponed.

Saturday, 22 April 2017

I’m not the owner of N2bn in UBA account – Ex- Niger Commissioner


The Deputy Governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 Governorship election in Niger state, Alhaji Liman Kantigi has denied ownership of the N2 billion in a United Bank for Africa (UBA) account linked to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Our next level is how to affect the man on the street - Adeosun

Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, says the next level in her work and that of her ministry is on how to sustain growth and ensure the man on the street is affected positively.

DSS raids PenCom, summons ex-DG


The operatives of the Department of State Service has raided the office of National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Abuja, following the refusal of the former Director-General of the commission, Mrs Chinelo Anohu- Amazu, to hand over to her successor, after her sacking on Wednesday by President Muhammadu Buhari.

BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Olumide Bakare Is Dead


Veteran Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare is dead.

According to his personal assistant, Bakare died in the early hours of Saturday.

Female Nigerian marries lesbian partner in US

A Nigerian lesbian woman, 53-year-old Moji Solar-Percy, walked down the aisle with her American ‘wife’ on Tuesday in the US, celebrating the freedom that she would not have had in Nigeria.

CBN Suspends Nationwide Cashless Policy, Creates FX Window for Investors, Exporters

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again suspended the nation-wide implementation of the cashless policy which commenced this month.

Osinbajo panel writes suspended SGF and NIA DG


The Presidential Investigative Committee has formally written to the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir Lawal, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ayo Oke.

CBN rejects calls to float the naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday said it has declined calls from financial institutions in Washington urging it to float the naira.

How ex-commissioner stole N6 billion discovered by EFCC – Governor

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State on Friday said that the N6 billion discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the accounts of a former public official were stolen from Niger State Government account.

Have Funke Akindele and her Jenifa's Diary top co-star, Olayode 'Toyo baby' Juliana, part ways?

According to LIB, Olayode Juliana, popularly known as 'Toyo Baby' in Funke Akindele-Bello's popular television comic series, Jenifa's Diary, has been cut from production. 

FIFA Saddened By Deaths Of Several Football Fans In Calabar


The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) have expressed their sadness following the death of 30 football fans in Calabar who were electrocuted while watching the Europa League quarter-final game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on Thursday night.

British parliament rejects bill on sexist dress codes


British Government on Friday rejected calls to outlaw sexist dress codes which laid down what women should wear at their workplaces.

Barack Obama is back


Having largely remained silent since Donald Trump succeeded him as US president in January, Barack Obama will make his first public appearance on Monday in his adopted hometown of Chicago.

Friday, 21 April 2017

Veteran actor RMD lists top ten ways you annoy him on Instagram

Ace nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo also known as RMD took out time to do a list of things people do on Instagram that annoys him. You definitely have to read this if you are a huge fan and want to know if you annoy the never aging actor on Instagram or any other social media page. (lol, I promise, you would laugh reading this)

Osinbajo not qualified to probe suspended SFG, Babachir Lawal – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is not the right person to investigate the criminal allegations levelled against suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr. David Babachir Lawal.

#BBNaija: Efe visits P-Square's Banana Island mansion (photos)

Big Brother Naija winner Efe Ejeba, who is still basking in the euphoria of his win has in his continuation of his tour around Nigeria, visited the visited the P-Square brothers at their Banana Island mansion in Ikoyi area of Lagos.