General Police arrest driver for supplying fuel, food to Boko Haram insurgents

The Police Command in Borno said on Sunday that it had arrested a driver, Malam Modu Mustapha, suspected to be purchasing fuel and food items for Boko Haram insurgents.

Fayose is now a governor in Biafra - IPOB

The Indegenious People of Biafra, IPOB, has named and honored the governor of Ekiti state Ayodele Fayose the governor of Biafra.

North Korea’s Kim is ‘a pretty smart cookie’ - President Trump

US President Donald Trump offered some backhanded praise for North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, calling him “a pretty smart cookie” in a television interview that aired Sunday.

Trump’s almost admiring remarks came amid soaring tensions with North Korea over its missile and nuclear programs, with an alarmed Washington looking to China for help in reining in Kim.

Governor Lamido arrested for allegedly inciting his supporters

The police in Kano on Sunday arrested the immediate past governor of Jigawa, Alhaji Sule Lamido.

Tottenham 2 Arsenal 0: Alli, Kane deliver in White Hart Lane's derby farewell

Tottenham signed off on the last north London derby at the old White Hart Lane in fine style on Sunday, beating Arsenal 2-0 to ensure they will finish above their fierce local rivals in the Premier League for the first time since 1995.

As It Happened: Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal

Hello, and welcome to Nigerianeye's live coverage of the North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.

Lawyer sues EFCC over Osborne Tower’s N13 billion

An activist lawyer, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission urging the court to suspend action on the forfeiture application filed by the agency in respect of the cash sums of $43,449,947, £27,800 and N23,218,000 recovered from an apartment in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State.

400 Fulani across Nigeria convert to Christianity, 7 ordained as Pastors, Reverends

More than 400 persons of Fulani ethnicity across the country have converted to Christianity.

‘We’ll not close IDP camps in Borno by May 29’

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said that the planned closure of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Borno by May 29 was no longer feasible.

Nadal wins 10th Barcelona Open

One week after securing a record 10th title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, Rafael Nadal etched his name in the history books once again, lifting a 10th trophy at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.

Governor Rauf Aregbesola sets up panel to probe Adeleke’s death

Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state government will set up a panel to probe the cause of the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke, who was a serving senator and the first civilian governor of the state.

Police Arrest Ex-Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido

The police in Kano have arrested the immediate past governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido.

World Bank Tired With Enquiries About Abacha Loot

The World Bank has told Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it “cannot locate any additional information on the projects executed with recovered stolen public funds by the late General Sani Abacha.”

Kachikwu: Buhari Will Win 2019 Presidential Election

The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibeh Kachikwu, is confident that President Muhammadu Buhari will win the 2019 Presidential election.

Manchester City battle back to hold Middlesbrough

Gabriel Jesus marked his return to Manchester City's starting lineup by grabbing a dramatic late equaliser for his side in a 2-2 draw against relegation-haunted Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.

Chelsea cruise to comfortable Everton win to move further clear

Chelsea scored three second-half goals to win at Everton and re-establish a seven-point lead over Tottenham Hotspur, who take on their North London rivals Arsenal later on Sunday.

Buhari is healthy enough to run for a second term - Amaechi

Minister of Transport and former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi says President Buhari is healthy enough to run for a second term in office come 2019. Amaechi said this while responding to questions in a recent interview with Channels TV.

Reno Omokri threatens to expose how US, APC removed Jonathan (VIDEO)

A former special assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has vowed to reveal how the United States conspired with the ruling APC to remove his former principal from office in 2015.

"Saraki, El-Rufai were right to block Tinubu from becoming Vice President"

A Chieftain of the Northern Elders Forum, Rev. Bitrus Dangiwa, has opined that Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, were right to have opposed the move of a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, to become the party’s vice presidential candidate in 2015.

Suspected cultists kill APC Chieftain in Rivers

One Isaac Obe has been shot dead by unknown gunmen around Alaode-Eleme in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers state.

Manchester United 1 Swansea City 1: Sigurdsson deals damaging blow to Mourinho's top-four ambitions

Gylfi Sigurdsson cancelled out a controversial Wayne Rooney penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for Swansea City at Old Trafford that damages Manchester United's top-four ambitions.

UNIPORT emerges overall NUGA Games winner with 150 medals

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) won 150 medals to emerge the overall best in the 25th Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA).

VIDEO: 'I have Nigerian blood, Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success' - World Heavyweight Boxing champion, Anthony Joshua

Popular Nigerian sports journalist, Oma Akatugba interviewed World Heavyweight Boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Joshua and the boxer showed how much Nigerian he was by speaking Yoruba and declaring Eba and Egusi soup as the secret of his success.

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Labour to protest planned removal of minimum wage from exclusive list

The organised labour on Saturday said it would mobilise workers across sectors of the Nigerian economy to protest moves to remove minimum wage from the exclusive to concurrent legislative list.

NUJ demands arrest of killers of Bayelsa journalist

The Nigeria Union of Journalist has urged the Inspector General of Police, Idris Abubakar, to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the killers of Mr Famou  Giobara, a broadcast journalist in Bayelsa.

How Ribadu vowed to arrest Tafa Balogun in my office – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, at the weekend, spoke on the removal of former Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogun, from office.

TRAGEDY: UNIBEN student drowns in River Benue

A yet-to-be-identified male student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) drowned in River Benue, on Saturday, the closing day of Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) in Makurdi.

FG plans further review of petrol price

Nigerian Government has announced plan to further review its pricing template for petrol with the aim of removing several multi-layered charges and costs that affect the pump price of petrol at service stations across the country.

Anthony Joshua’s win hailed for reviving heavyweight boxing

British boxer Anthony Joshua’s stunning 11th round knockout of Ukrainian legend Wladimir Klitschko was hailed Sunday as having restored some much-needed prestige to the tarnished image of heavyweight boxing.

NSA, NIA clash over seized N13bn cash

There was confusion on Saturday over the seized N13bn cash found in an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos, which was discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

I make no apologies for treading on toes - Obasanjo

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he will not apologise for treading on anybody’s toes during his reign as president of the country between 1999 and 2007.

Saudi Arabia To Kill ‘Atheist For Insulting Prophet Muhammad

A Saudi Arabian man who renounced Islam and made disparaging remarks about the prophet Muhammad has been sentenced to death.

UNIBEN student drowns

A yet to be identified University of Benin student has drowned in River Benue, on the closing day of the Nigeria University Games Association, NUGA, in Makurdi, Benue State.

I kept my promise to Americans – Donald Trump

The president of the United State of America, Donald Trump on Saturday said that he has kept his campaign promises to the people of Americans. He made the remark while addressing citizens of American, exposing his achievements since he took over from his predecessor, Barack Obama.

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VIDEO: Buhari’s govt facing obstacles seemly insurmountable – Richard Quest

Richard Quest has said that the two year government of President Mohammadu Buhari is facing ‘obstacles seemly insurmountable’.

Richard Quest made this statement in a video on Cross Road on CNN

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Police replies Governor Wike on alleged plot to plant dollars, expensive wristwatches and guns in his residence

Governor Nyesom Wike has raised the alarm over alleged plot to frame him up, saying the police were planning to plant foreign currencies and incriminating items in his Asokoro residence in Abuja.

Deputy Speaker, House of Reps alleges threat to his life

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Sulaimon Lasun Yusuf, has raised the alarm over alleged threat to his life by unknown people over his interest in the 2018 gubernatorial election in Osun State.

Ex-president Jonathan plans to write a book about 'what happened in 2015'

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is clearly not enjoying the many barbs fired at him by his erstwhile political allies in the book ‘Against the Run of Play’, written by Olusegun Adeniyi, a former special adviser on media and publicity to the late President Umaru Yar’Adua.

Mercy Aigbe's husband denies beating her, says pictures are from a movie scene

Despite images from a CT scan and radiology report, revealing a fractured skull after being allegedly battered by her husband, Mercy Aigbe's husband has continued to deny beating her on social media.

Gunmen kidnap eight sailors in Bayelsa

Naval troops are making frantic efforts to locate the whereabouts of eight sailors kidnapped in the Atlantic Ocean close to Brass waters in Brass Local Government Area Bayelsa State.

North London Derby: Tottenham set to end Arsenal’s dominance

Tottenham host Arsenal in what will now officially be the last ever North London Derby at Spurs’ home ground of White Hart Lane, with the club confirming their move to Wembley for the 2017/18 season.

Bayern Munich win fifth consecutive German title

Bayern Munich were crowned Bundesliga champions for the fifth straight season on Saturday after Robert Lewandowski scored twice in a 6-0 thrashing of 10-man Wolfsburg.

Police IG has ordered a raid on my house - Governor Wike laments

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated his declaration that the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris plans to kill or silence him politically because of the political directives that the police chief has received.

Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua Knocks Out Wladimir Klitschko In World Heavyweight Boxing Fight

Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic at Wembley on Saturday, taking victory on an 11th round stoppage.

Governor Wike to be named Grand Patron of Polytechnic students in Nigeria

National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has concluded arrangements to decorate Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike as its Grand Patron.

Real Madrid 2 Valencia 1: Cristiano Ronaldo scores and misses a penalty as Los Blancos go top

Marcelo proved the unlikely hero as Real Madrid snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Nigerian filmmaker Faraday Okoro gets $1 million grant to make 'Nigerian Prince'; a movie about Email Scammers

Nigerian filmmaker Faraday Okoro’s Proposed Movie “Nigerian Prince” has secured $1million AT&T Grant at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival.

Assassination Attempt On Sen. Melaye: Police Arrest 6 Suspects

The police on Saturday said they had arrested six suspects in connection with an assassination attempt on Sen. Dino Melaye in his home in Kogi on April 15.

Tony Adams' Granada relegated after defeat to Real Sociedad

Tony Adams' Granada have been relegated from La Liga following a 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad.

BREAKING NEWS: Sunderland relegated!!!

Sunderland's 10-year stay in the Premier League ended with defeat against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light.

The result coupled with Hull City's draw at Southampton means David Moyes' side are 13 points from safety with four games left.