Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has asked Nigerians to vote for leaders that will protect and secure Nigeria’s future. His words, “Nigeria can only secure its future if the people elect leaders that have the mindset of securing the country’s dreams. “It is my sincere call on all Nigerians to vote leaders that will ensure that the dreams of our founding fathers are achieved,” he said. Tambuwal also mentioned that his administration had worked on productive progammes and laid the foundation for infrastructural and human development. He spoke about his administration’s commitment to ensure further improvement in the education, agriculture…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly rejected plans by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accommodate the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the general elections in Rivers state. PDP’s recent stance is based on the fact that it is unacceptable and compromising for INEC, through its National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, to propose that certain happenings could cause the postponement of election, in Rivers State, to let APC in, which presently do not have candidates in the elections, following the nullyfying of its congresses in the state by the Court. The…
Festus Keyamo has tried to explain why Buhari was not at the ongoing President Debate organised by the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). Keyamo in a statement said, “It should now be obvious to Nigerians that for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the PDP, this election is all about attacking the person and programmes of Mr. President and not about proffering their own solutions to the problems they created during their sixteen years of misrule, maladministration and looting of the nation’s resources. When they cannot see President Buhari to attack, the content of their…
Reports have said that supporters from all the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state stormed the venue to support their governorship candidate in the forthcoming poll. Mr Emmanuel Jime is the states’ APC flag bearer for the March 2 governorship poll, while Mr Sam Ode, a former Minister for Niger- Delta is his vice. All available space at the popular and VIP stands of the facility were filled to the brim at the event forcing hundreds of supporters to quart at the front rows. Security personnel had difficulties controlling the massive crowd. Speaking, Mr Abba Yaro, the state…
Some lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday have said that President Muhammadu Buhari is an asset to the country, hence the need to ensure his reelection in the forthcoming general elections. The lawmakers, who took turns to hail Buhari for giving Nigeria a good image, said that the country had been moving forward and growing under his administration. Agunbiade, who was shocked by the turn out of his supporters at the event, said that Nigeria was moving forward. “Nigeria is growing in leaps and bounds under President Muhammadu Buhari,’’ the majority leader said. Agunbiade said that…
The Presidential debate scheduled for today, Saturday, January 19, 2019 started yesterday. However, The candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar respectively, did not show up. According to reports, Atiku returned to Nigeria from the United States earlier in the day, ahead of the debate. While Buhari, who is new to boycotting the presidential debate that was organised ahead of the presidential elections in 2015, shunned this one again. The presidential candidates earlier announced to feature in the debate are: President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oby…
Atiku has shared the reason he did not attend the Presidential Debate. He said he cannot question an administration where the leader who is in charge of the affairs of the nation is not present to defend himself or his policies. The statement reads: “We came here for a Presidential debate, not a candidacy debate, and I, Atiku Abubakar cannot challenge or question an administration where the man at the helm of the affairs of the nation is not present to defend himself or his policies. “After all you cannot shave a man’s head in his absence. I do not…
The campaign team of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has issued a statement to explain why he was not present at the presidential debate. Their statement read, “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who is also the APC Presidential Candidate in the forthcoming Presidential Election, President Muhammadu Buhari, could not attend the Presidential Debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria which held today, Saturday, January 19, 2019 for the following reasons: Firstly, out of several opportunities afforded our candidate…
Teebillz has also chipped in his photo for the #10YearChallenge Tiwa Savages ex husband also had some words to go with it just so he could also get a message across. His words, “First they told me rap can not sell in naija! Then they told me a female artist can not blow in Naija. I said don’t believe me just watch! Legend remains victorious in spite of history. Already one, don’t need no shine! It was just a dream that year #YebaribaSanBoribobo #KeleKeleLove #GodsGrace guess the next one”.
Funke Akindele recently shared her #10yearschallenge photo and it might just be the best of them all. The Nollywood actress shared a photo of herself and comedian, AY Makun, from way back and paired it with a recent photo to show the progress they have both made. What is admiring is their close bond which has remained strong over the years. The new mother did not end there, she also shared one of herself from 2008 and it is very obvious she has been a hot celebrity for a very long time.
Eedris Abdulkareem has described President Muhammad Buhari as weak mentally and physically. The controversial celebrity recently reacted to a town hall meeting Buhari participated in yesterday. Eedris Abdulkareem said, “Buhari is weak mentally and physically”. “Buhari denied that the disability bill has been transmitted to him. In October, after BUHARI declined assent to the Bill, NASS worked to address the concerns he raised. The Senate referred the Disability Bill 2018 back to the conference committee of both chambers of the National Assembly for a review. The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) who have been following this issue closely the…
For a marriage that was dead for 12 years, fans wondered how Bolanle Ninalowo and his wife’s reconciliation still happened. The Nollywood actor confirmed 2 years ago that he splitted from his wife after 12 years of being together. For him, he had to reconcile with his wife, Bunmi, because life had to continue with the mother of his two kids. According to reports, Bolanle, who started gaining relevance in the industry recently, was also gfed up of being a playboy to many of the ladies in the same industry. A source said, “Initially, he must have enjoyed the attention…
The American government has been closed for almost three weeks now because of disputes about building a border wall in the US. Workers are yet to receive their due payment and it is beginning to have an effect on those with no other source of income. Cardi B recently took to her Instagram page to give her take on the problem and lots of fans are quite pleased with what she has to say. In her short video, she explained that American president, Donald Trump, recently asked federal government workers to go back to work despite not getting paid. She…
Since he began his musical journey in early 90’s, legendary singer, Bisade Ologunde also known as Lagbaja has never revealed himself to the world. The singer has done a good job at keeping identity unkwown by always using a mask, with many still yet to fully understand why he just wouldn’t embrace fame. Just this morning, Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan took to his Instagram page to celebrate the singer who turns a year older today and seeing the picture, the Nigerian might’ve unmasked the singer’s face. Lagbaja is a Nigerian folk musician, singer songwriter and Percussionist. The mask and the…
Alibaba is not one to shy away from political issues as he recently dropped an observation relevant to the time we are in. The legendary comedian said unlike other years, the upcoming elections have not been well advertised neither have political parties really put their candidates out there to the public so much as before. According to Alibaba, the reason for the decrease in adverts for the 2019’s election is because of lack of money. As for him, the cash that was supposed to be used for campaign was in the Treasury Single Account and that the issue of Bank…
Nigerian wierdo, Bobrisky and his close friend, actress, Tonto Dikeh met again yesterday. They both had dinner together with her son, King. Tonto Dikeh has always seen Bobrisky as one of her tightest friends. Last year, Bobrisky and Tonto Dikeh stunned all when a picture showing the Nollywood actress locking lips with Bobrisky circulated the internet. On IG, fans had more reasons to conclude on their feelings concerning the sexuality of Bobrisky also known as the ‘Nigerian Barbie’. Commenters blasted Tonto Dikeh who preached to a church congregation at the time.
Adekunle Gold has finally talked about his private wedding to longtime beau, Simi. In a note he shared with Kemi Filani in an email announcing their union, Adekunle revealed that they got engaged in 2018 and got married this month. Speaking on his engagement with Simi alongside a new single titled ‘Promise’, Adekunle Gold said: “Earlier in 2018, I asked my girl of five years to be my wife. Knowing all of my imperfections and shortcomings, she said yes! “This January, before God and our family, we vowed to do this thing called life together. To be honest, it’s easy…
Blac Chyna’s mother, Tokyo Toni has found love again and she’ll be heading to the altar pretty soon. She also took to social media to plead with her daughter to attend her wedding. In a heartfelt video shared on Instagram, Tokyo revealed that she plans to give Chyna a step father and her grandkids will have a new step grandfather. She also said Chyna’s father, Eric Holland, will always remain her father, since he’s not dead. Her words, “So, yes. I am inviting my daughter, Blac Chyna, a.k.a. Angela, to my wedding. No matter what’s going on between us, I’m…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has vowed to make his friends rich if elected Nigeria’s leader on February 16, 2019. Atiku who has always hammered on the fact that he is a champion of the private sector ahead of the election, also pledged to hand over the state run oil company, NNPC, to private investors. “The long and short is that I am committed to privatizing NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation). I said it. I swear. Even if they are going to kill me, I will do it. “At the end of the day, privatizing NNPC is going to be to our…
A mobile application developed by young Nigerians for the APC governorship candidate in Lagos, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, is now the number one trending app on Nigeria Google play store. Sanwo-Olu has made his way up to being a household name in Lagos in just two months all because of large amount of his campaign posters and billboards all over the streets of Lagos State. And taking it a stepp futher, the politician stares at you from your mobile device. One APC chieftain tells said that the mobile app, available on Google Play Store for Android mobile phone users, is one…