The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that it will not support new Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff and has urged him to resign. The PDP BoT also decided, after a long meeting on Monday, February 22, 2016, that Sheriff is not fit to run the party, The Nation reports. The trustees’ position was disclosed by Chairman, Senator Walid Jibrin, who presided over the meeting in Abuja “We are going to propose viable solution to this problem after we must have consulted with other organs and relevant stakeholders in the party,” Jibrin said. PDP chieftains…
Author: David Folami
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed surprise at a threat issued against him by new Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff. Sheriff had said that Fani-Kayode would “not go scot free” after the latter described him as a Boko Haram sponsor. In response, the former minister said that he’s waiting to see what Sheriff will do to him. “We are more than ready to meet Senator Ali Modu Sheriff in court. It would be a pleasure to expose him for what he is. The days of intimidating, silencing and threatening others are long over,” he said. “If…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state, Chief Abu King Shuluwa has said that new chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff is an agent on a mission to destroy the party. Shuluwa also urged Sheriff to resign from the position due to the controversy his emergence had caused. “He has no business being the chairman of the party. He is an agent. Sheriff was the one who nursed an organisation in Borno that later metamorphosed into Boko Haram,” the chieftain said. “Suddenly, he now becomes chairman of PDP. He surely has a mission to destroy the party,” he…
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has expressed shock at the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) claim that he is planning to replace the state’s striking doctors with native doctors. Aregbesola’s position on the allegation was disclosed via a statement released by spokesperson, Semiu Okanlawon on Monday, February 22, 2016. It reads: “Frankly, what is there to respond to in this PDP’s market place, naked dance?” “The statistics are there for the PDP to fault. Osun under Aregbesola has the enviable record of sound health delivery. To come second to Lagos in Nigeria cannot be a little feat.” “Weird is the logic…
The Ministers Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the party saved Nigeria by keeping the country together in 2015 despite predictions that the general elections would lead to its disintegration. The remark was made by the Chairman of the forum and former Minister for Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki during a meeting which held in Abuja on Monday, February 22, 2016. “People had predicted that Nigeria will disintegrate in 2015 but the PDP kept Nigeria together. If we can save Nigeria, we can save our party if we save PDP, we are saving democracy in Nigeria,”…
Lil Wayne and ex wife, Anthonia Wright, have been spotted together, causing speculations that the couple might be getting back together. Although Wayne has fathered 4 kids by four different women, he had been married to Carter, who happens to be his childhood love. The couple who share a 17-yr-old daughter have reportedly remained friends since their 2-yr-old marriage fell apart in 2006. Wayne and Toya, as the TV personality is called, had made an appearance together at a club last week, fueling rumours that they might be getting back together. The rapper had surprised their daughter, Reginea Carter, with…
Reality TV star, Khloe Kardashian has no qualms about saying ‘I Do’ one more time, as long as it is with estranged husband, Lamar Odom. She revealed this on a sneak peek on the next episode of Kocktails With Khloé where she laid out her feelings concerning the NBA star. Carmen Electra, who was a guest on the episode asked the host if she wants to get married, Khloe replied laughing, “Well technically I’m still f–king married.” “Listen, at this point, I don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring — I’ve learned that. They say if you want to…
Yesterday (February 22) Nigerian pop star Wizkid, 25, called popular Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji, 35, “lonely and bitter” on his SnapChat account. Wizkid shared an old picture of Linda Ikeji during her modelling days and captioned the picture “Almost 40, lonely and bitter! Prayers up for you!” Wizkid was most likely responding to Linda Ikeji’s sub yesterday. Linda Ikeji posted an article of American rapper The Game slamming an Internet troll for calling him a dead beat dad. In her post Linda Ikeji wrote “unlike a dead beat father who hasn’t started to cater for his child.” Many people believe…
Kevin Hart has hit another mark of success as the California Senate honoured him with a date set aside for his commemoration titled ‘Kevin Hart Day’, which is going to be observed yearly on February 22. The comedian has gained a lot of recognition in his career, earning respect the hard work and dedication he has put into his line of business. He is now one of the top rated American comedians, showing equal productivity in his movie roles. One of his recent movies ‘Ride Along 2’ in which he acted alongside movie producer and actor, Ice Cube is now…
The Nation of Islam has vowed to protect Beyoncé during her Formation tour that starts on April 27, 2016. After Beyoncé’s pro-black performance of ‘Formation’ at the Super Bowl 50 police unions across America have stated that they will not offer protection at Beyoncé’s concert venues. In his address on February 21, 2016 Minister Farrakhan addressed 14,000 NOI followers in Detroit and stated that the Fruit of Islam (the security arm of NOI) will offer protection to Beyoncé when she goes on tour. “She started talking that Black stuff and White folks say, ‘Well, we don’t know how to deal…
The Game has shown he does not welcome insults targeted at his family, when he responded harshly to a fan who attacked his baby mama, Tiffney Cambridge on Instagram. The fan commented with hostility when Tiffney showed off her bag and daughter’s via her Instagram page, suggesting that the author and teacher did not make the purchases for the items. The fan said “Bitch u didnt buy ur daughter that purse ur baby daddy bought her that quit acting like u bought her that shit you crummy ass motherfuckin bitch fuck u bitch” The rapper was recently sued by model,…
It seems that the marriage of popular Nigerian comedian AY Makun, 37, has crashed. According to popular blogger Stella Dimokokorkus, AY Makun’s wife Mabel has moved out of their matrimonial home. No reason was given why Mabel left her home buy Stella Dimokokorkus hinted that the “details are too dirty to be posted.” AY Makun hasn’t responded to this story. Today (February 23) he shared a picture of himself with the caption “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. Good morning my neighbours” on his Instagram. AY Makun who says he gets his jokes from…
R&B/Pop singer Praiz, 31, has also hit at popular blogger Linda Ikeji hours after pop star Wizkid threw shots at her. Today (February 23) Linda Ikeji posted a story of Kevin Hart getting his own day in the state of California in USA. The story popped up on Linda Ikeji’s Twitter feed and Praiz noticed it. The X3M singer expressed his thoughts about Linda Ikeji celebrating a foreign star when he was awarded with his own day in Minnesota and she did not blog about it. “..and when A Nigerian gets his day In a foreign land it’s not news……
Nigerian rapper Ruggedman, 39, is the latest celebrity to be get a plot of land in Abuja. Today (February 23, 2016) Ruggedman shared a photo of him getting a complimentary plot of land in the capital. “Veteran Nigerian Rapper , Industrialist (CEO Rugged Records & TSW Clothing line) Michael Stephens aka Ruggedman @RuggedyBaba endorsed as Numatville Megacity Ambassador. Gets a complimentary plot of land at the Artiste quarters worth #50 million naira” read the caption of the photo. Last week veteran Nigerian actress Ayo Adesanya was awarded with a plot of land also. Other ambassadors of Numatville Mega City include…
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke, 39, has proved once again that he has no chill. The father-of-one shared the flier of a party on his Instagram and an Internet troll commented that Jim Iyke’s page is boring. He also called him an “asshole.” Jim Iyke did not take the insult lightly. He went on a lengthy rant in his reply to the Internet troll. In January it was alleged that Jim Iyke had threatened a PR expert after he was outed for owing $800. The PR expert called Baudex had earlier taken to Twitter to call out the actor and father-of-one,…
Earlier today it was reported that AY Makun’s wife Mabel had left her matrimonial home amidst breakup rumours. Now Mabel Makun has deleted her Instagram page Midas_Interiors as the story intensifies. A quick search on Instagram reveals that her Instagram account no longer exists. According to popular blogger Stella Dimokokorkus, AY Makun’s wife Mabel has moved out of their matrimonial home. No reason was given why Mabel left her home buy Stella Dimokokorkus hinted that the “details are too dirty to be posted.” AY Makun hasn’t responded to this story. Today (February 23) he shared a picture of himself with…
Spanish champions, FC Barcelona, are set to establish their first official football academy in city of Lagos in the Sub-Sahara African nation of Nigeria. Two top officials of the club, Pau Vilanova Vila-Abadal (FC Barcelona Director of Business and board member) and Oscar Grau (Worldwide Director of FC Barcelona Academy) paid a visit to the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to reveal their intention. Vila-Abadal explained that Barca have decided to start an academy in Lagos owing to its huge population which will offer the Spanish club the chance to share their philosophy to youngsters in the state. “There is…
Barcelona are concerned about the financial clout of the Premier League when the new English television deal kicks in for top-flight clubs next season, said president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The 20 Premier League teams will share most of the 5.1 billion pounds ($7.21 billion) for live domestic TV coverage in a three-year deal starting next term and Bartomeu said they were Barca’s main rivals in the battle for players. “Premier League teams will have an incredible financial situation … and we are worried,” he was quoted as telling the BBC on Monday. La Liga leaders Barcelona visit Londoners Arsenal in…
Things have not been easy these past two weeks for Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh. And he can’t bottle up about it. The opinionated gaffer has told of how financially handicapped his preparations for next month’s Afcon 2017 qualifer against Egypt have been. The game is slated for March 25 in Kaduna, but things are not going well. “I am struggling financially, waiting for approvals to move around Europe, so it has been quiet. It has to do with transport, accommodation and other expenses while moving out,” Oliseh told Brila FM in Nigeria. The expected Eagles team list has also…
Eden Hazard has returned to form at the perfect time and is like a new signing for Chelsea as they enter the business end of the season, teammate Cesar Azpilicueta has said. Hazard was voted England’s PFA player of the year last season after scoring 19 times for Chelsea, who romped to the Premier League title by eight points ahead of Manchester City. The 25-year-old Belgian has struggled in this campaign, however, scoring his first goal in Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth-round win over MK Dons last month and his second in the Sunday’s fifth-round defeat of Manchester City. “We are…