Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has reportedly said that the Nigerians who are complaining about the suffering in the country are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ngige also assured that the government would roll out its programmes as soon as the 2016 budget was passed by the National Assembly. He made the comments during an interview with the Daily Sun. Excerpts below: Nigerians angry with APC government over hardship in the country I don’t know what you mean by hardship and those you call Nigerians. Are they the federal civil servants getting their monthly salaries as…
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Repositioning the Ministry of Labour and Employment to meet the challenges of unemployment and maintaining industrial harmony in the labour sector is a major agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Samuel Olowookere, Deputy Director, Press and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The statement said that Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minster of Labour and Employment, made the statement when heads of departments in the ministry briefed him on their activities. It said that the briefing which also had in attendance, the Minister for State, Mr James Ocholi was conveyed…
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has condemned the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige for saying that Nigerians who are complaining about the suffering in the country are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ngige is said to have made the comment during an interview with the Daily Sun. “Those complaining especially the elite are members or loyalists of the PDP. We are not bothered because we are going to continue with our common people’s programme and I want to assure that the tide will soon change,” the minister was quoted as saying. In response, Ben Bruce said via Twitter:…
The Presidency has denied reports that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s trip to India was cancelled to prevent Senate President, Bukola Saraki from becoming acting President. Earlier media reports had it that Osinbajo’s trip was cancelled because President Muhammadu Buhari would also be abroad at the same time leaving Saraki to act as the nation’s most senior official. The denial was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. “Nigeria has been invited to the Indian/African Summit and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment will be leading a delegation to the event.…
Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has said that he has evidence to prove his claims that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike is corrupt. Amaechi, a former governor of the state, also said that Wike lacks the capacity to govern. The minister made the comments on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in the state. “Wike lacks capacity to govern. Somebody who just knows how to steal money is a bushman. Wike said, am corrupt. He should bring evidence to show. I will bring evidence to show that Wike is corrupt,” Amaechi said. “Wike did the…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi lacks proper parental upbringing. Wike made the comments in response to Amaechi calling him corrupt during an interview on Saturday, March 12, 2016. The governor gave his response via a statement issued by his media aide, Simeon Nwakaudu. It reads in part: “Amaechi lacks proper parental upbringing hence his desperation in the political arena.” “He is a psychiatric patient who was at the radio station abusing people who are old enough to be his fathers/mothers simply because his party lost at the Supreme Court.” “We will defeat Amaechi…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Babajide Omoworare, says the senate is set to amend the Electoral Act to end the challenges of Card Readers, NAN reports. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, March 14, 2016, Omoworare said that amendment of the Act would also take care of unforeseen situations. According to him, the senate is committed to passing a bill to ensure that subsequent elections are devoid of conflicting interpretations, particularly by the judiciary. “There is a private member bill on that position and there is another private member bill on some other salient issues…
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC Sokoto State) has assured that the National Assembly would not renege in its pledge to pass the 2016 budget into law on March 17. ”We will diligently and transparently scrutinize the budget and pass it into law” , Wamakko, told newsmen in Sokoto on Saturday. He promised that the National Assembly was fully committed to passing the budget on time in the best interests of Nigerians. Wamakko further reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to complement the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to move Nigeria forward and bring about positive changes in the affairs of…
President Buhari, in a meeting with senior executives of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce, said Nigeria has arable land which needs to be properly utilised. He said with the vast spread of land available in the country, Nigeria has no business importing food anymore. Punch reports that a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said “Agriculture and solid minerals will mobilise youths for gainful employment. We have the capacity not to need to import food at all. “But we need to also tackle infrastructure deficit in power, transportation, rail, road and in…
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye as he turns 74 today, March 2, 2016. Buhari highlighted that Adeboye, Daddy G.O as fondly called has the virtues of a good leader as he preaches honesty, peace, patience, contentment, humility and diligence. According to Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman, Buhari saluted Daddy G.O for his relentless efforts, sacrifices, social and humanitarian interventions of the RCCG leader in providing health and educational services to complement the efforts of governments. According to Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman, Buhari saluted Daddy…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana lived a life without blemish. The Nigerian President, who was represented by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, made this known when his address was delivered at the burial of the late Olubadan on Friday, February 12, 2016. “We must truly be grateful to Almighty God that a man of such substance lived among us. In his life time, he was elected five times on merit as independent candidate, no party. That is an incredible thing indeed. He also lived a life without blemish,” the address…
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the newly crowned Olubadan, Saliu Adetunji to work diligently for peace and development of Ibadan and Oyo State. The President made this remark as he joined many indigenes of Ibadan to congratulate the new Olubadan, Saliu Ogungunniso 1, on his coronation ceremony on Friday, March 4, 2016. In a statement by the presidency courtesy Femi Adesina, the new monarch has been urged to also follow the worthy and commendable footsteps of his predecessors. “As he ascends the throne as the 41st Olubadan, President Buhari urges Oba Adetunji to follow in the worthy and commendable footsteps…
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has urged Nigerians to drop the habit of complaining. Adesina made the comment during a recent interview with Radio Continental, The Cable reports. “I think Nigerians have always complained, and we should learn to stop complaining and believe more,” he said. “If you have elected a government because you believe it can bring change, and you have not allowed them to isolate what the problems are, and articulate what the solutions would be, and you begin to have all these complaints, I think it is not natural.…
Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar has urged Nigerians not to expect magic from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar also said that it’s unfair to judge the APC government based on its achievements in the 10 months it’s been in power. The governor made the comments on Saturday, March 12, 2016, during an interview in Abuja, Theinfostride reports. “It is unfair for the APC government to be judged. People have forgotten that the PDP held sway for 16 years. Therefore, people should not expect magic from the APC. We are committed,” the governor said. “You can see from the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, March 14, said the party is finding it difficult to find a replacement for its former spokesperson, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Speaking at a press briefing at the APC secretariat in Abuja, the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun said a spokesperson to fit into Mohammed’s shoes is hard to come by. He however assured that the party will intensify efforts into finding a spokesman soon. “I think arrangements have been completed to hold the necessary congresses to nominate a spokesperson. “I think that should be done very shortly. In fact the…
Juliet Ibrahim is not taking any crude comments from fans this time. The Ghanaian took a break from being the nice celeb by shading a rude fan who had unkind things to say about her yesterday, March 14, 2016. The actress who turned 30 last week took to Instagram to share photos celebrating the big day, but her followers questioned her age, saying she looks much older. “You are more than 35 years my dear, sorry to say because by their bone we shall know their age,” one fan said. Another added, “Guess what she is even more than 35…
Barely one week after he was arrested by the Swedish police for suspected drug use, legendary rapper, Snoop Dogg have lost an estimated $200K to Italian Customs. According to reports, the Gin and Juice rapper got into trouble with Italian Customs agents after he was stopped for entering the country with more cash than usual. Snoop was stopped at an Italian airport, where he’s billed to perform, with approximately $422,000 in cash in his Louis Vuitton luggage. According to Parisi, an Italian lawyer representing him, half of the money was impounded by Italian customs, while other half will be given…
In a photo that might seem strange for Snoop Dogg, the veteran rapper shows off his adorable grandson, gushing about him. The 44-yr-old grand dad shared the adorable snap where he is pictured cuddling his grandson via his instagram page, referring to him as a prince. Snoop shared the photo commenting: “The prince wants my gold.” The little gangster seemed more interested in Snoop’s gold chains than anything else, hence the photo caption. They both looked adorable, as Snoop obvious makes a doting grand dad.
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele was spotted with her rumoured lover, Abdul Rasheed Bello a.k.a JJC at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The two were spotted displaying affection for each other publicly as they left the Eko Hotel Conference Centre venue of the awards ceremony together on Saturday, March 5, 2016. While both entertainers have refused to deny or confirm their relationship, the two were in company of each other throughout the better part of the awards ceremony after separately arriving the red carpet. Funke, who won the Best actress in a comedy movie/series for her work in…
Just as they say it takes a life changing experience for one to rediscover God, Julius Agwu, has shared a photo, revealing that he has registered at a theological college. The ace comedian shared a photo of himself in front of the bible school, adding that he was attending his first lecture as a bible student. Agwu shared the photo, commenting: “#TODAYinPORTHARCOURT My 1st Day in #BIBLESchool #AlmightyGOD IS DOING A NEW THING IN MY #LIFEasIseeiT.” Following his near death experience after under going brain surgery in 2015, the Father-of-one is very serious about the new beginnings he has set…