A statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery says “the general public is hereby reminded that Wednesday, June, 5, 2019 which marks the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, is a statutory public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country”. Read Full Statement: The general public is hereby informed...

As the mother of the honorable member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency Hon Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe departs to be with the Lord. Heavy weight political leaders storms the burial ceremony to bid farewell to mama Mrs Priscilla Agbo Jarigbe, and to also mourn with their colleague Hon Jarigbe and family members. The...

Mr Ekpenyong By Isaiah Ekpenyong The word "Nigeria is sitting on a gun powder" has severally been used by different people and sections of the country depending on the situation of things arround them to the point that I strongly now believe that there should be a redefinition of what gun powder is, and what sitting...

A yet to be identified man is currently receiving first aid treatment after setting himself ablaze at the Presidential Villa (White House) in Washington DC, United States. Naija News learned that the ugly incident occurred on Wednesday, May 29 at the south of the president’s residence — near 15th Street and Constitution...

Jose Mourinho has issued his verdict on the Champions League final, as Tottenham and Liverpool prepare for a showdown in Madrid. The Lilywhites have been a surprise package this season, securing memorable wins over Manchester City and Ajax, although Liverpool have also had remarkable moments. According to Mourinho...

nairaland.com A known elder of A Pentecostal Church in Lekki, Lagos ‘House On The Rock’ Femi Gbajabiamila was seen performing Umrah in Mecca because he wants to be Speaker. Gbaja has of late been seen more at Muslim events and visiting highly revered Islamic clerics. It was said that he recently travelled to Saudi...

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has proscribed the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the state. Makinde, while declaring the activities of NURTW illegal, also announced the immediate take-over of all motor parks in the state. In a statement by his Chief of Staff, Bisi...

Buhari Mourns Death Of Johnson Buhari Morns Late Pengassan President President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep sadness notification on the passing away of the President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Francis Johnson on Friday. The President, in a statement by...

Ayade re-appoints Martins Orim as Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect. THE EAGLES VOICE reliably gathered. Details shortly...

Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in the sum of N2 million and two sureties. Marley was apprehended for allegation of cyber crime activities by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Vopl...

By Uchino Amatey The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CR-SUBEB) has once again escaped the hands of fraudsters after an attempt to defraud the Board’s UBE Matching Grant account of N1.3billion was recently uncovered by the outgoing Chairman, Dr Stephen Odey. The suspect who claimed to be Prof. Ofeimun...

Punch news Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Thursday nullified the April 3 , 2019 judgment of the Federal High Court , Abuja which sacked Senator Peter Nwaoboshi as the Peoples Democratic Party ’s senator- elect for the Delta North Senatorial seat . The Federal High Court in Abuja...

Prof Ben Ayade and Mr Isaiah Ekpenyong By Isaiah Ekpenyong The return of democracy in Nigeria 20 years ago, saw the emergence of His Excellency, Donald Duke, as the governor of Cross River State. Donald Duke whose vision was to urbanized some communities and make Cross River State a top tourist destination in Africa,...

The outgoing governor of Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode Wednesday morning has explained why he will be absent at the inauguration ceremony of the incoming governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Tafa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. Ambode, who congratulated and handed over to his successor- Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, said the new governor...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday jocularly thanked Senate President Bukola Saraki for not taking advantage of the vacuum in power before the presidential inauguration. Osinbajo stated this at a dinner organised in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari and himself at the State House Banquet Hall. Buhari and...

Goodluck Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians not to give in to pessimism and despair despite the challenges of insecurity, unemployment and prevalent poverty experienced in the country. Jonathan made this known in a statement he personally signed and made available to the media on Wednesday...

Full text of Governor Ayade's speech during his swearing in ceremony on 29th May, 2019. Fellow Cross Riverians, Four years ago, I stood before you dear brothers and sisters to make a solemn declaration of our determination to re-write Cross River's narrative in all spheres, but majorly on the economic outlook of the...

POSTED BY MICHAEL B. “It’s extremely painful to see Ned Nwoko senior get married to my 17 year old daughter today” – Regina Daniels’ father says in tears while speaking in an interview earlier today. Excerpts from an interview between Barrister Jude Ojeogwo, the biological father of actress, Regina Daniels and...

Eden Hazard suggested he had played his final game for Chelsea after his two goals helped the club defeat Arsenal in the Europa League final. The Belgian, 28, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and said that he is now "waiting on both clubs". "I think it's a goodbye, but in football you never know," he told...

Reported Real Madrid target Eden Hazard has scored 20 goals this season for Chelsea, his best tally for the club Eden Hazard scored two goals and made another to help Chelsea thump London rivals Arsenal in Baku and win the Europa League. Victory gave Blues boss Maurizio Sarri the first trophy of his managerial career...

ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 2018 DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION TUESDAY, 29TH MAY, 2018. My Dear Nigerians Today marks the 19th year of our nascent democracy and the 3rd Anniversary of this administration. I am thankful to Almighty God for bringing...

Prof Ben Ayade and Comr monjok Ezama I congratulate the amiable, erudite,  empathic and non-sectarian 2 time Governor elect of Cross River State, Professor Benedict Ayade as another Oath of office to drive the process of positive leadership in the next 4 years is administered today, indeed, the battle to power...