Новости за 25.05.2016

– All is set for the Super Eagles clash against the Eagles of Mali –  Players, coaches and backroom staff are all expected at the team camp on Wednesday – The Super Eagles take-on Mali at the Stade Robert Diochon in Rouen on Friday, May 27 The Nigeria Football Federation has applauded the French Embassy in Nigeria after […]

– Itsekiri leaders have dissociated themselves from the Niger Delta Avengers and urged them to leave the area or be arrested – The group also called on Itsekiri people to assist the military and law-enforcement agencies in catching the insurgents The leaders of the Itsekiri ethnic group in Niger Delta area, Delta state, have condemned the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) operating in […]

– The military has vowed to work towards sustaining peace in Nigeria – It promises to bring down any group threatening Nigeria’s peace – It warned saboteurs to desist from their act The Nigerian military has vowed to continue its onslaught on groups threatening the peace of the country. The military made the vow on […]

– Rafa Benitez has put pen to papers at Newcastle for another three years – The tactician vows to remain at the club despite getting relegated at the end of the 2015/2016 season – The coach says the club fans really influenced his decision to stay Rafael Benitez has been confirmed to remain at Newcastle despite […]

– Police has said that the dead body of Dr Ofia Nwali was recovered from a pond – The confirmation was made at the command in Abakaliki – It remains uncertain if he drowned of the pond or whether he was killed – Investigations are ongoing but no arrest has been made Following news of […]

– Assets owned by two Nigerian businessmen Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore are to be freezed  – Atlantic Energy executives have reportedly stole up to $1.7 billion from the Nigerian treasury Kola Aluko, an executive director of Atlantic Energy and his partner Jide Omokore, both linked with Nigeria’s minister for petroleum resources, Diezani Alison Madueke, will not have access to $1.8 billion in […]

 – Child marriage is not permissible, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi has said – The Emir of Kano says it is time to take a stand on the ripe age for marriage – Sanusi also stated that polygamy as a practice must be guided – The ex-governor of CBN said he does not encourage domestic violence – […]

 – Five suspects involved in the Nimbo attack attack at Enugu state have been arrested – Police say some gadgets were recovered from the suspects, including a memory card containing the community massacre – The suspects were arrested following credible technical intelligence If reports by Daily Post are anything to go by, then some suspects […]

Former military governor of Kaduna state, Major-General Abubakar Tanko Ayuba (rtd) has passed on at the age of 70.  According to Vanguard, Major-General Ayuba (rtd) died today, May 25 at the Lagos State University teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba. Major-General Ayuba (rtd) was appointed as military governor during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. Before then, […]

– Nigerian singer Waje and Chef Eros support launch of Food Revolution Day in Nigeria – The event held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Dowen College, Lagos – The pop star broadcast the event live on her Facebook page via a live post – The campaign was also supported on social media by super stars […]

– The EFCC in futherance of its investigation on Diezani re-arrested Nnamdi Okonkwo – Okonkwo was the former managing director of Fidelity bank – The anti-graft agency discovered fresh fund disbursed through the bank by Diezani The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rearrested the former managing director of Fidelity bank, Nnamdi Okonkwo over […]

– It is no longer news that the 2016 Budget has been passed into law – What is now been expected is the implementation of the document which Nigerians hope will stimulate the economy – All eyes is on the ministry of works, power and housing manned by Babatunde Fashola When President Muhammadu Buhari handed […]

When Timilehin left his house for the market he never anticipated any trouble. He was a fresh 100 level university student who went to the popular Yaba market to pick up clothes which he would take to school. The 20-year-old was full of hope and looking forward to life as a Jambite at the Lagos State […]

– The Edo state government has withdrawn a letter issued on the appointement of new Oba of Benin – “The rites of passage of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin are still on.” The Edo state government has reversed a letter issued earlier this week approving the appointment of His Royal Highness Edaiken N’Uselu, […]

– Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect destroyed at least five communities in Borno state – According to reliable sources, the insurgents invaded the communities on Tuesday, May 24, and set ablaze many houses after killing 13 residents and injurying scores of others – The policeman said that they were helpless as there were no […]

– A boat mishap occoured in Lagos leading to the death of one passenger – 27 other passengers narrowly escaped death – The accident was blamed on the boat’s overload of passengers as it was meant for fewer passengers One person has died and 27 others escaped dead as a boat carrying 27 passengers capsized […]

– Wengerearlier stated that he would allow Iwobi to join up with Nigeria – Samson Siasia has paid a courtesy visit to the london club – Arsenal are ready to make a U-turn on their decision There are reports that Arsenal want to stop Alex Iwobi from representing Nigeria at this summer’s Olympics. Samson Siasia, who is the coach […]

– Ben Murray Bruce advises the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government on the fight against Boko Haram – Boko Haram sect destroyed at least five communities in Borno state – According to reliable sources, the insurgents invaded the communities on Tuesday, May 24, and set ablaze many houses after killing 13 residents and injurying scores of others Reactions […]

– May 30 has been declared a public holiday by the Federal Government of Nigeria – The declaration was made in Abuja on Wednesday, May 25 – The FG has promised that Nigeria will face a new era with the implementation of 2016 appropriation act In celebration of the 2016 Democracy Day, the FG has […]

– Nollywood veteran Rita Edochie speaks on sexual abuse and the need for parents to listen to their children – The entertainer also spoke on being sexually violated as a young girl – Rita opened up on the situation on Wednesday, May 25 while speaking to press men at a seminar in Abuja Veteran Nollywood […]

There are some basic rules that Nigerian men have for their future wives. Most of the men in the society that are eligible for marriage have certain criteria they expect their future partners to possess. It is amazing that all men want their women to be like that irrespective of their own standing and worth. […]

– The lawyer to the former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has said that his client is willing to return N400 million to the federal government – The lawyer said Metuh has established sufficient evidence that he was not aware of the source of the money made available to him (Metuh) by the […]

 – Local government workers in kogi state have taken to the streets opposing the allege plan by the state government to sack workers – A PDP group is alleging that governor Yahaya Bello has diverted bailout funds Some local government workers in kogi state have taken to the streets opposing the allege plan by the […]

– President Buhari identified Nigeria’s reliance on oil as the cause of the country’s problem – He promised that his administration will diversify the economy rapidly – He said he will also honour all agreements he made with other countries President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that Nigeria’s over-reliance on oil is the biggest mistake the […]

Senator Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, May 25, returned to the Code of Conduct Tribunal, where he has been answering to allegation leveled against him regarding false asset declaration. The Cross-examination of star prosecution witness, Michael Wetkas, which has been underway for over a month, contined with tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, having taken his seat at […]