Only N12 million in cash was stolen from Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s home in Kwara State, his media aide has said. Saraki made the disclosure to counter reports that N300 million was stolen from his Ilorin home during a robbery which took place about two weeks ago. “Unknown persons broke into the safe in the Administrative Office and stole the N12m. The incident had since been reported to the police and the Kwara State Police Command is investigating the matter with a view to nailing the culprits,” Saraki’s aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said via a statement. “There is therefore no truth…
Author: David Folami
According to President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president deserves to be praised for refusing to name persons who stole public funds despite an earlier promise to do so. Adesina made the comment while appearing on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics. “Well, the president said he will mention names, but even if he erred, it’s better to err on the side of caution. It’s always better to err on the side of caution. It (naming those who returned stolen assets) came up and legal opinion was that it was premature to mention those names,” he…
President Muhammadu Buhari, today, June 6, 2016, left Nigeria for London to seek medical attention for an ear infection. Buhari will visit an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist and will expectedly spend 10 days in the United Kingdom. This had earlier been disclosed by Buhari’s aide, Femi Adesina who also said that the president would use the opportunity to rest.
The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi told people present at the flag off of the clean-up of Ogoni land on Thursday, June 2, 2016, that former President Goodluck Jonathan refused to come to Ogoni. Amaechi said he asked GEJ to clean-up the area, but he refused, adding that the former President turned deaf ears to the sufferings of the Ogoni people. The minister who acknowledged the presence of the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, also thanked President Buhari for implementing the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report and fulfilling his campaign promise. Amaechi also said “We did everything possible as…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today, Friday, June 3, 2016, at about 12.30 p.m, arrived the Presidential Villa, Abuja for a closed door meeting with President Buhari. Details of the meeting remain sketchy, Ynaija reports that sources in the presidency said discussions will hinge on the rising spate of attacks in the Niger Delta and the looters list. Channels Television reports that the former President refused to talk with the press after the closed door meeting. Also, Anglican Bishops led by the primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Nicholas Okoh, met with Buhari. After the meeting with Mr. President,…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has reaffirmed that there is no factions within the party, noting that it will not tolerate indiscipline among party members in the state. The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Salisu Tanko Wusono, stated this while addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Friday, June 3. Wusono was reacting to the inauguration of advisory council members for AKIDA group, a faction of the APC in the state backed by Senator Shehu Sani, Isah Ashiru, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, among others. He continued: “We have given people enough time to adjust to the reality…
A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has said that by 2019, when the opposition would have taken over power from President Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) would apologise to Nigerians for deceiving them. Onuesoke, who was reacting to a statement made by a chieftain of the APC that Nigerians would beg Buhari to retain his seat 2019, said the ruling party made deceptive promises just to get to power, and after brought hardship on the country. He stated this while speaking to a group of journalists in Abuja, on Friday,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described media reports that he returned from Cote d’Ivoire last Wednesday, where he had planned to go on self-exile for fear of being arrested, as insensitive and tendentious. Jonathan said he returned from the London last week having visited many countries including United States, United Kingdom, Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire on a six-week long international engagements and speaking tour. This was contained in a statement signed by the former president’s media aide, Ikechukwu Eze. The statement said: We are inclined to proclaim straightaway that this claim or any insinuation to Dr. Jonathan’s contemplation of exile…
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has described Governor Ayodele Fayose, as an “unserious leader not prepared for the challenges of governance.” The party was reacting to Fayose’s statement on Saturday, June 4, that he had joined the ongoing labour strike in the state in solidarity with the workers. Government workers in the state are on strike over five months unpaid salaries among other contentious issues. In a statement issued on Sunday, June 5, by its state Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, the APC said Fayose has turned a serious business of governance to ‘a moonlight drama’. Olatubosun said the…
According to former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, there are signs of conflict between President Muhammadu Buhari and his aides. Omokri made the claim in an article titled “President Buhari’s dissonance problem”. Read it below: How can two walk together except they agree? Now if two people cannot walk together except they agree how much more three, four or a hundred? For any government, company, family or association to succeed, there must first be unity of purpose. This unity of purpose does not mean that everybody must agree, but it means that behind closed doors the groups meet to harmonize. Now…
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has said that James Faleke, the running mate to former All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Abubakar Audu cannot be named governor of the state. In reaching the judgment today, June 6, 2016, the tribunal held that that Faleke could not be declared governor because he did not participate in the APC primaries in the state. According to tribunal member, Justice Halima Mohammed, Faleke’s bid failed because he was not nominated by the APC as its substantive candidate in the elections. Faleke filed the suit in an attempt to unseat Governor Yahaya Bello but…
Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose has said that God is angry with the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Fayose made the comment on Sunday, June 5, 2016, during a service at the Government House Chapel in Ado-Ekiti. “I am not a prophet of doom, but I must tell you the truth. It is this economic downturn that will pull down the Buhari-led government. Mark my word. The economy will improve, but it will be too late in the life of the Buhari-led government,” Fayose said. “God is angry with the Buhari-led government. It is shedding the blood of too many innocent people.…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello says that the decision of the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal affirming his governorship is a victory for democracy and the people of the state. The tribunal, today, June 6, dismissed an application filed by James Faleke, the running mate to former All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Abubakar Audu, seeking to unseat Bello. Bello’s comments are contained in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo. It reads: “Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has hailed the judgement of the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, which in a unanimous decision today, upheld…
Desamour Production Company premiered the much anticipated comedy “Ghana Must Go” at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas. The romantic comedy is produced by award-winning Ghanaian/Nigerian actress, Yvonne Okoro, and set for nationwide release on June 10, 2016. The premiere was attended by cast and crew of the movie, and celebrities including Don Jazzy, Uti Nwachukwu, Majid Michel, Beverly Naya, Dorcas Shola Fapson. Directed by multiple award-winning filmmaker, Frank Rajah Arase; “Ghana Must Go” stars Yvonne Okoro, Kofi Adjorlolo, Ik Ogbonna, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Helen Paul, Ada Ameh and Nkem Owoh (popularly known as Osuofia). Set in Accra, Ghana, the comedy revolves around two…
The much anticipated Lagos Love Story, “Gidi Blues,” premiered on June 4, 2016. The event which held at Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos, had celebrities like Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Banky W, Patrick Doyle, Meg Otanwa, Yeni Kuti, Tunde Kelani, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett in attendance. Produced and directed by Femi Odugbemi, the movie stars Gideon Okeke, Hauwa Allahbura, Lepacious Bose, Daniel Lloyd, Nancy Isime, Bukky Wright, Tina Mba, Segun Obadare-Akpata, Toyin Oshinaike, William Ekpo among others. Akin is an indulged playboy from an affluent family who accidentally meets an interesting beauty in an unpredictable place. Nkem is a beautiful,…
Actors Mike Ezuruonye and Chris Attoh will host the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) alongside South African, Kgopedi Lilokoe. The awards night is set to hold in Port Harcourt after nine consecutive editions in Bayelsa State, one in Abuja, Lagos, and South Africa respectively. Nominees of the Africa Movie Academy Movie Awards were announced at a press briefing that held in Protea Hotel, Ikeja GRA on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Iretiola Doyle, Omoni Oboli, Dakore Akande and Nse Ikpe-Etim are jointly nominated for the Best Female Lead Act. Also nominated in the above mentioned category are Zina Ojei, Adesua…
Bobby Kingsley Okey-Ejiowhor, popularly known as Bobby Rak is a music video director, cinematographer and bio scientist. However it’s the lesser known parts of this persona that come into sharp focus in this interview. Self-described as a filmmaker who does directing and cinematography, Bobby Rak and is also a martial arts instructor, who doubles as a stuntman. He says “In the Nigerian film industry people don’t recognize the importance of stunts, very few filmmakers even know that stuntmen like us exist.” Kingsley has been a martial arts black belter since university days, about 15 years ago. He takes us through…
Following rumours that there is an ongoing feud between Nollywood actresses, Chioma Akpotha and Mercy Johnson Okojie, the former has now addressed the claims. Considering the fact that the once close colleagues are barely speaking to each other, it is simply hard to believe that there is no animosity between the pair as Akpotha has insinuated. Speaking during an interview, Akpotha denied any falling out between herself and Johnson, adding that she is shocked by the news. Akpotha said: “This is shocking for me. She is my junior colleague, I have no idea what people are saying. My life is…
Yesterday, June 5, 2016 popular singer, Brymo revealed he doesn’t think an education is important and so does Cool FM OAP, Freeze. It all started after a fan begged Brymo to help with his tuition and the singer gave a terse reply that sent social media into a frenzy. “School is not for everyone. Just drop out and chase your dreams. It’s what I did,” Brymo said. His reply however earned the ‘Klitoris’ singer a lot of criticism, but he has a strong voice jumping to his defence in the person of Freeze. “Brymo is right, the lad doesn’t need…
2Face Idibia who is currently visiting with his kids with baby mama, Pero Adeniyi, who are based in the US, celebrated their daughter, Ehi’s 10th birthday with a bash. The music legend was pictured with his three kids at the bash which saw friends and family who turned up to celebrate with the family. Pero was also pictured with the singer as they celebrated as a family. This comes after 2Face’s wife, Annie Idibia, was dragged on social media by Pero’s older sister for allegedly keeping the singer away from his kids. 2Face had reportedly not seen his kids with…