Babatunde Fashola has appealed to Nigerian homeowners to review the method of charging rent for their properties to help low-income earners cope with housing demands. Speaking on the theme “Innovative Housing Finance Model as a Catalyst for Home Ownership”, the former Lagos State governor said most low-income working class Nigerians don’t receive their salaries in advance, but in arrears. He said, “If you ask me to go and bring in advance one year’s rent from what I’m going to earn monthly in arrears, how feasible is that? “Even my salary as a minister is paid at the end of every…
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Muhammadu Buhari is worried that he’s been accused of being behind the killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen across the country. Buhari said: “When some (people), for clearly political purposes, attempt to suggest that this government is doing nothing about the killings and that I, being Fulani, must be encouraging these satanic acts, it seems to me that there is no limit to the evil in the minds of these men.” Continuing, he said: “Otherwise, how can anyone in their right minds suggest that I, as an elected President even with substantial votes in the affected areas, will for any reason…
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, believes one of the biggest problems with Nigerian politics is the lack of an ideological identity of its political parties. When asked why party loyalty did not stop him from making such a move to another party, he said parties are just a means to getting people into elective offices. He said, “The problem is that none of these political parties is ideologically-based. Political parties in Nigeria are mere vehicles, conveyor belts that convey people to various elective offices.” Since 2003, the governor has defected to the Democratic People’s Party (DPP), returned to the ANPP,…
Yakubu Dogara has said only by enthroning justice and equity that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will be able to silence voices of dissent and opposition. He noted that although there was no perfect human endeavor, the APC lawmakers only expect justice which is indivisible and universal. “In every family whether it is a nuclear, extended or an organisation there is bound to be problem and that is because we human that are running those institutions are not perfect ourselves. So we don’t expect perfection in from any quarters,” Dogara said. “Our only expectation is the issue of justice…
Adams Oshiomhole has said he won’t lose sleep if the leader of the Reformed All Progressive Congress, R-APC, isn’t happy with the party. He said that neither Galadima nor the R-APC is an issue to worry over. “There is no breakup in our party, if one Galadima is not happy, that is fine. He has a right no to be happy. “If he chooses to call himself whatever he wants to call himself, that is not the issue. I will not lose my sleep over that. We know those who are in the system. Those who are seeking breakup that…
Uche Secondus has mocked the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the party has broken into two. Secondus said: “APC is broken into two. Can you ask Fayemi under which of the factions is he contesting? Because the broom has scattered, the broom has broken.” There are reports in the media that former President Olusgeun Obasanjo and a group of ex-Generals have come together to unseat President Buhari in 2019. President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo exchanging pleasantries at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, before OBJ later withdrew his support for the incumbent administration. (Bayo Omoboriowo) Secondus…
Bolaji Abdullahi has said there is no faction in the ruling party. Some aggrieved members of the APC had announced their exit from the ruling party and a new faction, the Reformed All Progressives Congress (RAPC). But, in a statement made available to Pulse on Thursday, July 5, 2018, the APC spokesman noted that party is currently investigating the identity of those who “attempted to create the impression that our APC is factionalised”. He maintained that the ruling party would continue peace talks with members of the new Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bloc within the party. “The All Progressives Congress…
D’banj for the first time has come out to thank everyone for their support as he mourns over the untimely death of his son. The singer made this known on his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. According to the singer, his family is amazed at the supported being demonstrated to them. “We want to use this medium to thank everyone that has extended a hand of support to us during this period. On behalf of myself and my family, we are awed by the demonstration and love and care from both near and far. May God bless you…
Even with a seemingly sincere apology last year for self-admitted “catty shit,” it’s clear that Azealia Banks doesn’t really like Nicki Minaj (or Cardi B for that matter). While Nicki was on Instagram creating a buzz for her “Bed” music video earlier today (July 5), the mermaid theme struck a nerve with Banks, who has long fancied the aquatics dating back to her debut project, 2012’s Fantasea. “Chicken of the sea sis,” Banks captioned under Mermaid Nicki’s photo. “Stay in your own lane. @nickiminaj lol you running out of ideas girl.” As confused and disappointing Azealia supporters pleaded for her…
Few things are more mind blowing than discovering an uncanny celebrity doppelgänger, and social media users tend to freak out when they find one. Whether it’s Beyoncé’s twin or a Taylor Swift’s lookalike, the internet loves a good #twinning situation, and who can blame them? The latest famous face to have an uncanny secret twin is none other than Rihanna, and the resemblance is REAL people. Renee Kujur is a model from Chhattisgarh, India, and she’s been told she bears a striking resemblance to the Fenty Beauty queen for years. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Kujur revealed that…
In June, Kim Kardashian returned to Paris for the first time since her 2016 robbery. But despite the reality TV star appearing to move on from her terrifying ordeal, the 37-year-old admits to now taking extreme precautions when it comes to her safety. Writing for website Wealthsimple, Kim revealed that she has a team of security “on every edge” of her property, despite living in a gated community. “It’s just what I have to do to make me feel safe or make me able to sleep at night. And I think that had to happen after what happened in Paris,”…
Even Bey and Jay need a break sometimes. After their show in Poland, where Beyoncé found herself stuck on stage, the Carters took a well-deserved mini-vacation with their oldest daughter, Blue Ivy. Bey took to Instagram to flaunt her off-duty style in a flowy orange floral dress and Ritch Erani PVC heels. She posted a photo and a video of her and husband Jay-Z relaxing and smiling on stone steps, with her shoes and a beer thrown to the side. She then showed off her view of the water from a boat with smile-y family photo of her, Jay, and…
Annie Idibia wants everyone to know that her husband, 2Face Idibia is the real in her life and every other man she has ever dated were just distractions. “If had another opportunity to be with another man order than Idibia who would it be,” a follower asked. Well, Annie’s answer wasn’t surprising as she told the follower about 2Face’s position in her heart. “No one…that’s the only man I have loved all my life…everyone was just a distraction,” she replied. Observers and lovers of the Idibias know how in love these guys are with each other and we’ve also come…
Genevieve Nnaji had ‘lots of alcohol’ to drink and ‘organic food’ to eat on her first visit to the Afrikan Shrine. The actress had visited the Afrikan Shrine on the invitation of Yeni Kuti – Femi Kuti’s elder sister – to meet French President, Emmanuel Macron, who was in the country. In a recent chat, Genevieve noted that she had enough booze – which translates to alcohol – and enough organic food courtesy Yeni when she visited the Afrikan Shrine. “It’s my first time and I have made this what I wanted it to be which is fun, we eat…
Chris Brown has been arrested by cops after his concert in Florida. According to reports, the award-winning singer hopped off the stage and into a police cruiser after performing at a show at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach Thursday, July 5, 2018, It is reported that several officers were waiting in the wings and when Chris wrapped up the show, he was arrested. Sources close to TMZ say Brown was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of a nearby county. It’s currently unclear what the warrant was for. Chris Brown over the last few months has been…
Naeto C has scored a hat trick as he is expecting baby number three with wife, Nicole Chikwe. Naeto’s wife, Nicole shared the good news via her Instagram page on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. According to her, she is thankful to God for making her mother for the third time. “And its a Hat Trick for @naetosuperc.Just like that folks, my baby girl life has come to a temporary halt. When I was doing #nickiinthestreets, Trimmest Kitchen and Winner of Fitness, wearing crop tops and skinny jeans up and down the whole Lagos, I did not know I was asking…
Jim Iyke has revealed that he is going to be the godfather to Timaya’s newborn son after the singer proposed it to him. “He’s already proposed it to me so this was my message to Timaya when he welcomed his child. So, I said, “hey, I heard you just had a son, so finally we have an heir – he calls us the alpha male – and he couldn’t have picked a better father for you are an astounding person but truth is somethings still dey shook for your head but don’t worry about it son, we are already working…
Gernot Rohr has said that he was “very surprised” to learn that captain John Obi Mikel played their decisive World Cup game against Argentina while his father sat kidnapped. The former Chelsea player was contacted just hours before kickoff and told to remain silent, so he took to the field in St Petersburg having told neither his bosses nor his coach of the situation. As a result, Rohr did not find out until news broke that Pa Obi had been rescued on July 2, six days after being abducted, along with his driver, while travelling to a funeral in Nigeria.…
Diego Maradona has offered to return to take charge of Argentina’s national team “for free” after admitting his hurt with his country’s World Cup exit. “Yes, and I would do it for free,” Maradona told Telesur’s “De La Mano del 10” show on Monday, when asked whether he would return. “I would not ask for anything in exchange. “Everyone is thinking that I’m happy about this [Argentina’s elimination] but I am not. They are wrong. It hurts my heart, it hurts my soul because I run so many miles with my shirt and with my flag… beating everyone, even FIFA,…
Manchester United have signed veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant from Stoke, the club have confirmed. The club also announced the sale of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to West Brom. Grant, 35, has signed a two-year deal at Old Trafford, where he will provide cover for David De Gea and Sergio Romero. Grant made five appearances for Stoke in all competitions last season as understudy to Jack Butland. After beginning his career at Derby, the former England under-21 international has also spent time at Burnley, Oldham and Sheffield Wednesday. He made 28 Premier League appearances for Stoke during the 2016-17 season, including a…