Wednesday, December 30, 2015

NigerianEye: “Why I can’t release pro-Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu – Buhari” plus 29 more

NigerianEye: “Why I can’t release pro-Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu – Buhari” plus 29 more


Why I can’t release pro-Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu – Buhari

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:35 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, explained why he cannot release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The President disclosed that Kanu has two passports, one Nigerian,...

Quotes from President Buhari's #PresidentialMediaChat

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:35 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night hosted his maiden Presidential Media Chat since assuming office on May 29 this year. The panel of interviewers were Kayode Akintemi (Channels TV), Ngozi...

Buhari defends his cabinet - 'None of my ministers is corrupt'

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:36 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, made a robust defence of the integrity of all 36 ministers in his cabinet challenging anyone with a contrary view to present evidence against such a...

Davido reveals shocking story of extortion & more by his baby mama and Dele Momodu

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:37 PM PST

23-year old Nigerian singer Davido who became a father earlier this year when his baby mama, Sophia Momodu gave birth to a baby girl for him is in a very shocking public battle over the custody of...

We were NEVER part of any corrupt practices while in power for 16 years - PDP

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:36 PM PST

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said, yesterday, that as a party, it was never part of any corrupt practices while in power for 16 years, just as it stressed that it was in...

I turned down N400m car proposal for the presidency - Buhari

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:42 PM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, December 30, disclosed that he turned down a car proposal of N400 million for the presidency in the 2016 budget. While answering questions from journalists...

Nigerian soldiers molesting South-East, South-South travellers at Onitsha bridge – Ohanaeze

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:37 PM PST

The Ohanaeze Youth Council has condemned what it called molesting of Easterners travelling home for Christmas and new year celebrations at Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State allegedly by soldiers...

Nnamdi Kanu never apologised to Buhari – MASSOB, IPOB

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:40 PM PST

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has described as blatant lies, the claim that its incarcerated leader and founder of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdui Kanu has expressed regrets and apologized to...

Gunmen abduct consultant neurologist with the Delta State Teaching Hospital, demand N15million ransom

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:39 PM PST

Unidentified gunmen who abducted a consultant neurologist with the Delta State Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, Oghara, have demanded N15million ransom for his release. The consultant, Dr. Obiabo Yahaya,...

Wike vows to complete projects abandoned by previous govt

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:35 PM PST

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday assured that his administration will continue with every project of importance abandoned by the previous administration. The governor who spoke in...

How female suicide bombers deceive Nigerians, by Defence Chief

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:33 PM PST

Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonosakin has disclosed how female suicide bombers deceive unsuspecting members of the public requesting assistance to perform religious obligation to enable...

Dickson’s failed visit to Buhari, sign of desperation — APC

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:32 PM PST

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State, yesterday, described as a "sign of desperation" and "acceptance of defeat," Tuesday's surprise visit by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic...

Ekiti PDP blasts APC over Fayose’s alleged N250m foreign trip

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:31 PM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti state has described as childish, the way the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is 'peddling falsehood' citing the claim by the...

40-year-old man docked for alleged forgery, car theft

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:30 PM PST

A 40-year-old man, Sunday Arowolo, was yesterday charged before an Igbosere Magistrate's Court for alleged forgery and stealing of an unregistered car valued at N2.5 million. The defendant, whose...

Adeboye urges Nigerians to pursue peace and virtues that would strengthen the nation’s existence

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:29 PM PST

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has urged Nigerians to pursue peace and virtues that would strengthen the nation's existence. Adeboye...

Lorry rams into Police checkpoint in Anambra, kills 3

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:25 PM PST

Two mobile policemen and a civilian were Tuesday evening feared dead when a tipper driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle as a result of brake failure and rammed into a police checkpoint at New...

Flood victims get N60m relief materials in Anambra

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:24 PM PST

Anambra State Government has distributed relief materials worth N60 million to riverine communities affected by this year's flood disaster. The affected communities are in Ayamelum, Anambra East,...

Buhari will not shield APC members who misuse security votes — Lai Mohammed

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:21 PM PST

The Federal Government will not shield any high profile member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, involved in the alleged misuse of security funds, the Minister of Information and Culture,...

FG TO CREATE 1M DIRECT JOBS IN 2016, TARGETS ANOTHER MILLION IN FIRST PHASE OF CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 08:10 PM PST

*VP GIVES DETAILS OF NIGERIA'S FIRST PRO-POOR BUDGETFor the first time in Nigeria's budgetary history, the federal government would be directly intervening in lifting people out of poverty through a...

Chelsea better without Mourinho – Mikel

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 01:43 PM PST

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi says Chelsea are heading in the right direction after three games unbeaten since boss Jose Mourinho was sacked. Mikel believes the arrival of Guus Hiddink as...

Watch Presidential Media Chat with President Buhari (LIVE)

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 10:07 AM PST

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is hosting his first presidential media chat in the capital Abuja Wednesday. The former military ruler is answering questions from a panel of journalists on a...

Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 10:01 AM PST

US comic Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault in Pennsylvania over an incident that took place in 2004, a prosecutor said Wednesday — the first criminal charges filed against the actor...

Reducing fuel price by 50 Kobo, not something to cheer - PDP

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:59 AM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the 'new' pump prices of petrol as announced Tuesday by the Federal Government as a continuation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government by...

2015: Buhari, Jonathan, others make list of 100 most influential Africans

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:45 AM PST

President Muhammadu Buhari, his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, and several other prominent Nigerians have been named ​among "100 most influential Africans of 2015"​.​ The list and profiles of the...

$2.1 billion arms scandal: PDP disowns Bafarawa, others

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 09:41 AM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has disassociated itself from all those indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the alleged diversion and theft of about $2.1 billion...

Nigerian businessman builds ‘biggest’ statue of Jesus in Africa

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:19 AM PST

A Nigerian businessman is set to unveil what he says is Africa's largest statue of Jesus, describing it as a symbol of peace in a country wracked by Islamist insurgency. Obinna Onuoha commissioned...

#BudgetOfYams: Nigerians react to 2016 Budget

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:19 AM PST

Nigerians on social media are reacting to details emerging from the recently presented 2016 budget [View the story "#BudgetOfYams: Social media users react to 2016 Budget" on Storify]

Naira appreciates over Dollar by N1 at parallel market

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:31 AM PST

The naira on Wednesday strengthened against the dollar as currency speculators feared that the apex bank might come up with policies that might be unfavourable to them in 2016. The Naira gained N1,...

APC upholds Senator Shehu Sani’s suspension

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:17 AM PST

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has upheld the suspension of Senator Shehu Sani from the party for 11 months. The senator, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial zone,...

Buhari’s budget’ll turn Nigeria to a debtor nation – PDP

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 06:13 AM PST

The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the proposed N1.84tn borrowing for the N6.08tn budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari has made the nation a borrowing...

Entertainment Newsletter: Urvashi Rautela's selfie sessions with Seal

Thursday, 31 December, 2015

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Urvashi Rautela's selfie sessions with Seal
When Urvashi Rautela (Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva-Miss Universe India 2015) represented India at the recently-concluded Miss Universe 2015, she didn't think she would get to rub shoul...
Blockbusters Shah Rukh Khan rejected
Actresses who wore bikinis in debut films
Bollywood is synonymous with fame and several debutantes enter the glamour industry every year in search of recognition.
Gurmeet plays a prince in his next movie
TV actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who forayed into Bollywood with 'Khamoshiyan', will be playing the parallel lead in his second movie, 'Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana'.
Dilwale: Stereotypes we overlooked thanks to SRK
Dilwale had its share of glitches as well. As with all Rohit Shetty films, this one riddled with stereotypes. Here's a list of the things that we wish were chopped on the editing t...
Interesting facts: Dilwale
Rishi serenaded Dimple when she was pregnant?
Rishi Kapoor, who is often in the news for his controversial tweets, wished Twinkle Khanna a happy birthday in the weirdest way possible.
PIC: Mandana Karimi's sexy photoshoot
The makers of the adult comedy, Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, have released a behind-the-scene video of a hot photoshoot of reality TV sensation, Mandana Karimi. Mandana will be seen playi...
Celebex: SRK, Deepika retain No.1 position
Launched in September 2012, Times Celebex is a monthly rating index based on several measurable parameters, including the stars' Box-Office performance, their ability to stay in th...
Aamir interested in Kishore Kumar biopic?
Yes, you read that right. For nearly three years now, speculation has been rife about filmmaker Anurag Basu wanting to direct the biopic on Kishore Kumar Ganguly with his favourit...
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Sean Tizzle decides to quit Twitter

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 03:48 AM PST

If he eventually pulls through with deleting his Twitter, account, then he'll be the second Nigerian celeb to do so after Super Eagles player, Mikel Obi deleted his Twitter account in September 2012...

I was disrespected by Dj Neptune – Solidstar rants

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 03:12 AM PST

This time, his anger is directed at DJ Neptune who he says disrespected him at the first ever Headies Nominees concert that held on Momday, December 28, 2015 at Landmark event center, Oniru - Lagos.

VIDEO: Aramide – Odun Tuntun

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 02:30 AM PST

Afro-Soul sensation, Aramide, wraps up 2015 with the video to her previously released single, 'Odun Tuntun' (a Yoruba phrase for New Year).

How Kim Kardashian got 150 Christmas presents from Kanye West

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 02:22 AM PST

Kanye West reportedly bought his wife, Kim Kardashian West, 150 presents for Christmas this past Friday December 25.

MUSIC: Small Doctor – ‘Gbera’

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 01:56 AM PST

Small Doctor has released a new tune titled 'Gbera'

ED iZycs covers Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 01:34 AM PST

Wizkid's Ojuelegba continues to gain more international attention with more artistes doing covers and remixes of the song including Sarkodie's remix, Drake and Skepta's remix and many more.

Meek Mill to do community service on new year’s eve

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 01:25 AM PST

Meek Mill has been ordered to do community service on New Year's Eve.

Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, Mildred Okwo, others for ‘Broadway Movie Academy’

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 12:52 AM PST

Broadway Movie Academy in a statement has announced established industry stakeholders as part of the facilitators for its maiden class in February 2016 at Ikeja, Lagos.

When your voice mysteriously heals up

Posted: 30 Dec 2015 12:42 AM PST

Check out what happens when your voice mysteriously heals up.

Femi Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo, Seyi Law, Mercy Aigbe and more – PHOTOS from Liz Da Silva’s Ankara Ball event

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 11:54 PM PST

The event, which had Pasuma Wonder and Apala maestro, Musila Haruna Ishola on band stand, was surely an evening of undiluted fun and merriment as guests including scores of actors, musicians and...

Burna Boy joins MI Abaga as Martell ambassador

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 11:38 PM PST

Making the announcement via Instagram, Burna Boy wrote, '1715 We The Martell Cartel! Say hello to your official Martell Ambassador. 2016 has already begun'.

Indigenous rapper, Base One looks dapper in new PHOTOS

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 11:32 PM PST

The rapper who has just released two new singles titled 'Skon Skon' and 'Weyrey Re' remix featuring Phyno and Olamide follows up with new dapper promo photos as well.

VIDEO: Anny – ‘Thank You Lord’

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 01:32 PM PST

Anny has released a new praise single titled 'Thank You Lord'.

Caution: Girlfriend who say they are ‘fine’ may spontaneously explode at any time

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 12:19 PM PST

Don't believe Bae when she says all is well when obviously all is not well.

VIDEO: Ojo – ‘Aye Kan’

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 09:43 AM PST

Ojo has released visuals to the song titled 'Aye Kan'.

VIDEO: Sarkodie at Ghana’s Rapperholic 2015

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 09:12 AM PST

Sarkodie's 2015 rapperholic concert had all the big acts in Ghana performing.

VIDEO: Maze feat. Solidstar – ‘Oyekele’

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 08:20 AM PST

Maze has released visuals to the song titled 'Oyekele'.

VIDEO: Savana David – ‘African Girl’

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 07:21 AM PST

Savana David has released visuals to the song titled 'African Girl'.

MUSIC: May7ven – ‘MUMM (Made Up My Mind)’ (LYRIC VIDEO)

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 06:34 AM PST

May7ven is ushering in the new year with a bold new single titled 'Made Up My Mind (MUMM)'

VIDEO: S.D – ‘Nsido’

Posted: 29 Dec 2015 05:28 AM PST

KKTBM act Sean Dennis has released visuals to the song titled 'Nsido'.