Oby Ezekwesili has criticized the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over Nigeria’s poor rating in the World Bank’s Human Development Index (HDI). In the HDI report, Nigeria is placed in the 152nd position among 157 nations reviewed. “Nigeria unfortunately ranks 152nd out of 157 countries in Human Development index,” Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the President of the World Bank Group, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, says at the Annual Meetings going on in Bali, Indonesia. Ezekwesili who is running for the presidential post under the platform Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) blames the heartbreaking ranking on the absence of good…
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Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday assured the people of Idoani in Ose Local Government Area that the Oba-Idoani Road would be captured in the next budget for total rehabilitation. Akeredolu gave the assurance during a special thanksgiving service to mark the 4th coronation anniversary of the Alani of Idoani, Oba Olufemi Olutoye, at Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, Idoani in Ondo State. He said that the road had already been designed and would be looked into in due course, reiterating his commitment to attend to the needs of the people. The Governor thanked God for preserving…
Ayodele Fayose has once again reiterated his willingness to turn himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) immediately his second term expires on October 16, 2018. The governor had previously sent a letter to EFCC’s acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, in September, to notify him of his willingness to surrender himself for questioning immediately he transfers executive power to Ekiti governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, October 16. Since then, the governor has filed a lawsuit against the anti-graft agency for its alleged unconstitutional witch-hunt against him which he claims has brought him public ridicule. This was after…
President Muhammadu Buhari declared the readiness of his administration to deal with anybody who threatens the unity of Nigeria. He stated this when Eze Abdulfatah Emetumah III, the Offor of Umuofor Kingdom, Oguta LGA, Imo State visited him at the Aso Villa in Abuja. In a chat with the monarch and his delegation on Thursday, October 11, 2018, Buhari expressed that he will never get tired of making Nigeria better. The traditional ruler had good words describing the efforts of the president in nation building. He seemed impressed with the leadership qualities of his host tackling the problem of security…
The members of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state, have called for the sack of the party’s national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. According to reports, the spokesman of the group, Sylvester Nsa said Oshiomhole’s actions might end up destroying the APC. The members of the APC faction, also accused the national chairman of refusing to recognize the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani, as the bona fide governorship candidate of the party in the state. Speaking further, Nsa said “The people of APC in Cross River have gone out to protest against impunity,…
Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano Central – PDP) has threatened to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) just months after he rejoined the party, according to a report by Daily Trust. The lawmaker has reportedly threatened to dump the party if the party’s leadership removes any member of his Kwankwasiyya movement from the list of aspirants contesting in Kano State. The recent primary elections held in the state had seen the emergence of candidates chosen by Kwankwaso, including his in-law, Abba Kabiru Yusuf, picking up the governorship ticket. Another PDP faction in the state led by Senator Mas’ud El-Jibril Doguwa conducted parallel…
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, arrived the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on the afternoon of Thursday, October 11, 2018 and received ‘Baba Iyabo’s’ blessings ahead of a crucial vote for Nigeria, Pulse has just been told. Atiku arrived the Obasanjo library complex at about 1:05pm alongside PDP Chairman Uche Secondus, Afenifere leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Atiku campaign organization Director-General and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Sheikh Gumi and Senator Ben-Murray Bruce, among others. Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel…
Mr Opeyemi Bamidele, the Director-General, Kayode Fayemi Governorship Campaign Organisation, said on Thursday that the governor-elect would implement people-oriented policies and programmes after his inauguration on Oct.16. Bamidele, who recently won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Ekiti Central Senatorial District, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja. “The second coming of Gov. Kayode Fayemi is very crucial and timely because he is on a rescue mission to redeem the battered image of Ekiti under PDP. “We cannot pretend that it is going to be an easy task, going by the…
Dr Oby Ezekwesili has dismissed insinuations that she’s contesting in the 2019 presidential election to merely make a statement, boasting instead that she’s in the competition to win it. While speaking during an interview with Pulse on Thursday, October 11, 2018, the former Minister of Education said she’s committed towards taking down the dominant political class. She said, “You think I’m doing this for jokes? I’m sorry, I’m running to win. “There are two classes of people running in this election: the political class (the old order) and the Nigerian citizens. I’m the candidate for the Nigerian citizens. These two…
Governors on the platform of the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the party to bring all warring factions together so as to have a united party capable of facing the challenges ahead. The chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Rochas Okorocha, gave the advice after a closed door meeting between five APC governors and President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governors included Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos; Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi; Rochas Okorocha of Imo; Kashim Shettima of Borno and Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state. The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi…
For Kendrick Lamar’s fourth Nike sneaker collab he’ll once again be utilizing the iconic Nike Cortez silhouette, but this time he’s going for a simple, “house shoe” vibe. “House shoes have always been part of LA culture,” says Kendrick, according to Nike. His intent with the Kenny IV was to retain the ease and comfort of the slipper, but also allow people to still feel sleek. “The shoe is all about being able to get up and just go out in style.” The limited edition, laceless sneakers come in a white, wolf grey, turf orange and thunder blue colorway. Additional…
It may be all over between music superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z and former friends Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. And it appears to be all about rapper West’s support for US President Donald Trump. Reports have it that Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – and wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter are sick of West’s political “bull***t”. “They are outraged over Kanye’s recent political rants,” a source said. The two married couples had been close but after Kardashian’s visit to the White House to discuss prison reform and her husband’s Saturday Night Live performance last week, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly severed…
The 1–4 Giants take on the 2–3 Eagles tonight, giving us our first look at how New York will rebound from the Odell Beckham Jr.-related controversy that began Sunday morning. And I’ve got to say, I really don’t think the NFL media or fans have truly appreciated both the absurdity and hilarity of Lil Wayne’s role in this controversy. The Giants had some fun with it earlier this week when the team blared a Wayne song during practice, and our video team at SI Now played around with it on Wednesday, but it seems not enough people have truly laughed…
Spotify passed its 10th anniversary this week, and in celebration of its furious growth spurt, the Swedish streaming service has come out with several all-time lists highlighting the music that’s risen to the top of its platform over that decade. (While founded in 2006, the company launched officially in 2008.) Those stats include most-streamed song every year since Spotify’s launch, most-streamed artists of all time, most-streamed song of all time — one gets the idea. Drake, Ed Sheeran and Eminem are the top-streamed artists of all time, while Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is the most-streamed song followed by Drake’s “One…
Demmie Vee is out with the visuals to his latest single, ‘You Go Wait’ featuring Kizz Daniel. The singer who recently got signed to Kizz Daniel’s Flyboy imprint has released the accompanying visuals to his first official single on the label which features his label boss Kizz Daniel. The colourful and crisp visuals ties an interesting story line to the beautiful imagery with a mini orchestra adorned in beautiful yellow and black costume as Demmie Vee and Kizz Daniel lay their verses in the complimenting scenes. The video was directed by the Adasa Cookey.
Mathew Knowles caught ex-wife Tina and Beyonce completely off guard at her final tour stop, but he tells TMZ the surprise gesture was purely out of love. Check out the clip … Mathew explains how he managed to sweep Beyonce off her feet outside her dressing room in Seattle last weekend. It’s a sweet story complete with a dozen roses and a special father-daughter moment. Mathew, Tina and Bey spent time together earlier during the On The Run II tour when it stopped in their hometown of Houston — but they kept that quiet, meaning no social media. Mathew wanted…
Segun Arinze and Jumoke Odetola have joined the set of a new movie, ‘Brass Eye.’ Directed by Murphy Afolabi, who also starred in the movie, ‘Brass Eye,’ is produced by young actress, Damilola Omotoso Liz. Cast of the movie, which include Toyin Alausa, Kemi Afolabi, Eniola Ajao, Ladi Folarin and Damilola Omotoso, have since been on the movie set where Murphy Afolabi has been calling the shots. While terse information about the movie was given on the producer’s Instagram page, shooting is expected to last several more days. Hitting the cinemas from 7th of September, off the stables of Cam…
Izu Ojukwu has casted Ramsey Nouah and Annie Idibia for his new feature movie, Power of 1. The movie, Pulse reliably gathered, is a joint collaboration between the filmmaker and Efe Omorogbe’s Buckwyld Media Network. The movie also features Alexx Ekubo, Jibola Dabo, Jide Kosoko and Gabriel Afolayan. “Power of 1 is aimed at entrenching in the hearts of Nigerians; the acceptance of the power of an individual effort to make a significant difference in our society,” a source at the movie set dropped. Izu Ojukwu shot widely acclaimed movie, ’76’, which stars Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic as the…
Selena Gomez has been admitted to a hospital following what has been termed an ‘Emotional breakdown.’ PEOPLE reports that the award-winning singer had been admitted to the hospital after suffering from low white blood cells, which is related to patients with Kidney transplants. However, while in the hospital, Selena broke down and is now being treated for an emotional breakdown. “She has had a tough few weeks and the panic attack in the hospital was the tipping point,” a source tells PEOPLE. “She realized she needed to seek additional help for her ongoing emotional issues. She’s surrounded by close family…
You’ve got to check out never before seen photo of Timaya’s second baby mama as he celebrates her on her birthday. The Reggae dance-hall king took to his Instagram page on Thursday, October 11, 2018, where he posted a photo of the beautiful mother of his third child. He went to caption the photo with a quote where he praised and celebrated her. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECIAL WOMAN IN MY LIFE. Mammy EMMA ♂️ ♂️ ♂️ She hates it when I call her that. ❤❤❤,” he wrote. Happy birthday, madam! Hmmm…looks like Timaya is getting very comfortable with showing…