The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Buhari of planning to disrupt the 2019 general elections. The PDP insists that the President would have come up with a fresh supplementary budget. “President is aware that his request is in no way in consonant with constitutional provisions and extant rules guiding legislative virement of funds already meant for constituency development projects, yet he sent same to the National Assembly. “If Mr. President meant well for the nation and had no ulterior motives, he should have sent a fresh supplementary budget to the National Assembly for whatever amount he seeks for…
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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said he is still a member of the ruling party. Governor Ortom had accused the APC in Benue state of handing him a red card. He however said he had not decided on which party to pitch his tent with. The APC national chairman, maintained that Ortom was still in the party adding that the governor was not handed a red card by the state chapter of the party. The governor who reiterated Oshiomhole’s position on the matter noted that efforts are in place by the national leadership of the APC to resolve…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue chapter says it has not given Gov. Samuel Ortom any red card contrary to claims by the governor. The Director of Publicity of APC in the state, Mr Peterhot Apeh made the denial in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi. “We wish to state categorically that the Benue State chapter of the APC has not at any point given a red card to Gov. Samuel Ortom or any other member of the party. “Rather, the party at its last state Congress in Makurdi endorsed the governor, and leader of the party in the state,…
Dr Kayode Fayemi has said it will be irresponsible on his part not to probe the administration of the out-going governor of the state, Ayo Fayose. According to him, his administration will examine what transpired in the last four years in Ekiti state including the failure of the Fayose-led administration to pay workers’ salaries. “Well, l think we need to remove this election from personalities. “This was an election that we fought on issues. “And it will be irresponsible on my part to come here and say that we will not examine what transpired in the last four years in…
Fabinho has joked that he will “try slowly to convince” former Monaco teammate Kylian Mbappe to swap Paris for Merseyside. The Brazilian told reporters about the newly minted World Cup winner with France: “Kylian Mbappe sent me a text message congratulating me for coming to Liverpool. “Unfortunately I have not had a chance to congratulate him for what he did during this World Cup. “What France did was fantastic. What Mbappe did in two years of professional football is amazing. He is a phenomenon and needs to be congratulated, and as soon as I have the chance I will. “He…
Banky W has unexpectedly responded to the ladies who threw jabs at him a few days over his car. It is no longer news that Banky W was dragged on social media a few days ago after two yet to be unidentified ladies threw jabs at him over the state of his car. He took to his blog where he gave a very lengthy response as to the reason he still drives the said old Range Rover. “Dear Stalker, In response to the cringe-worthy, creepy video you made about my wife and I, I think there are some things you…
Lilian Esoro is appreciating her estranged husband, Ubi Franklin as their son, Jayden turns two today. The actress made this known on her Instagram page on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, where she showered accolades on Ubi and also posted some really cute photos of the birthday boy. According to Lilian, she was super glad that Ubi and herself are doing a great job raising an adorable son. “Happy birthday son. I am super blessed seeing you take on another year in good health, happiness n strength. I am super glad your dad and I are able to raise a super…
Ghanaian highlife artiste Kuami Eugene is currently on a tour in the United Kingdom, where he performed to the admiration of a massive crowd. He is reported to have toured Germany, Belgium, and other places before his performance in the UK. Eugene shared a video of his performance in London on his Instagram page with Nigerian musician Davido revealing the Ghanaian singer has something of his to return. In the comment section of Kuami Eugene’s Instagram post, Nigerian singer Davido asked the ‘Angela’ singer to return his towel. Davido wrote: “Return my towel young Man lmao” in a jovial manner.…
Body shaming has become one of the sad things celebrities get to handle every day and the latest victim is Adunni Ade who isn’t having any of it. “Oh I see them sleek comments but be in the DM’s asking for handouts! The begging has trippled in the last few days Nah bud! Life don’t work that way! It’s okay for me to promote and embrace the African Culture but a big problem when the American Side is portrayed? A lot of you live the Fakest Lives ever!!! So bitter on the inside!!! “Don’t have a hot pot to piss…
James Gardiner has revealed that John Dumelo once dated his sister but was surprised it didn’t end up in marriage. Dumelo married Gifty Mawuenya on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in a traditional marriage ceremony at Lashibi in Accra. Gardiner said maybe his colleague actor Dumelo and his sister had a misunderstanding and decided to go their separate ways. “I know they were together but as to how things didn’t go, how it was supposed to be, whether they had a misunderstanding or they agreed that they had to go their separate ways, I had no idea,” he stated in the…
Charly Boy has come out to reply critics who have gone wild over his daughter’s romantic relationship with a woman. The veteran singer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, where he gave an advice to those nosy followers who have been going crazy over her post. “For Those going Gagas over my Princess Dewy’s post. Hear This. The best thing about being true to yourself is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you have just told them. Acceptance has to come from, Within. I am blessed with beautiful Children and grandchildren. Love ❤️…
If you d not know what a true SARS officer should look like, wonder no more as Ruggedman is giving a breakdown of how to identify a real one. The veteran rapper took to his Instagram page on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, where he posted a video of his visit to the new OC SARS Lagos state, CSP Peter Gana. He went on to show the logos that are imprinted in the uniforms of original SARS officers. “So back to my mission with the new OC SARS Lagos state, CSP Peter Gana. He said a lot of people have been…
Chika Ike is now so much more than an actress and entrepreneur. The newly turned celebrity author recently released her own book titled, “Boss Up” and according to her, it just might be the key to getting to know her better. Admittedly, a very private person, Ike confirmed that she opened far more about herself in her book, and we have highlighted some things that are bound to keep you interested in “Boss Up”. Boss Up reveals Chika Dibia, which happens to be Chika Ike’s real name. According to her, the name which means “God is greater than any Babalawo”…
Cossy Orjiakor has narrated how singer, Baba Fryo touched her boobs after much persuasion. In a video posted by Cossy on her Instagram account on Sunday night, Baba Fryo was spotted with Cossy announcing that looking at the actress’ boobs is free but touching it will cost some Naira. “Looking is free but touching will cost you.. Big money… Money. Money money,” Baba Fryo had said in the video. However, on Monday, July 16, 2018, Cossy had taken to her Instagram account to announce that Baba Fryo had succeeded in touching her boobs after many talks and she’s waiting to…
Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed that no one in the party has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari for the party’s ticket to contest in the 2019 presidential election. he said, “My plea to you is that once you have become the state chairman, you are not at liberty to be the agent of any of the aspirants, whether for House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate or governorship. “The only partisan position you might be able to pursue within limits is, maybe, with regards to the presidential candidate because that, as far as we know today, no one has yet expressed interest…
Donald Duke has said a majority of Nigerians should already be sickened by the antics of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and be motivated to kick them both out of power. He said, “Today, if you talk to the APC, everyone there is singing coruption, corruption, corruption; three quarters of them are corrupt but corrupt people are singing corruption because that’s the swan song of the party. “We don’t really have parties that are ideological, we have platforms, political platforms. Whoever is heading the platform will dictate the tune of the platform. “I think…
Ayodele Fayose has told President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he will have the last laugh over the Ekiti State gubernatorial election which the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lost on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He said the APC should be ashamed of winning the election in a violent and shameful manner and said only Buhari could pride himself on such conduct. He said, “I am Peter Ayodele Fayose , I hold my head high. I can never be suppressed. I don’t lose battles and I will not lose this. I will laugh last. “The President should…
Samuel Ortom is looking for a new political party after leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said, “As for party, I have been given red card and I’m outside the pitch. So, if I have been given red card and I’m standing outside, I’m a free man. “So I don’t know what will happen next but I’m waiting. If others approach me, then I will tell the Benue people that I’m joining another football club. I’m a child of destiny and it’s only God that will decide what I will be.” When contacted about the development on Monday,…
Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family and friends of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Iyorgyer Katsina-Alu, who passed away on Wednesday. Buhari’s condolence message is contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja on Wednesday. He joined the government and people of Benue, the Nigerian Bar Association and the National Judicial Council in mourning the erudite jurist. The President noted that the deceased contributed immensely to the structuring of Nigeria’s jurisprudence. He affirmed that Justice Katsina-Alu’s knowledge, experience and diligence impacted greatly on governance in Nigeria as he…
Donald Duke has shared stories of power and trepidation during the dark days of the military era. Duke described how ministers quaked in their boots before Abacha inside the presidential villa. “It was during this time that we really let our refineries go under and we just went into unbridled importation of petroleum products”. “Of course there was a lot of backlash because the NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation) boys wanted to manage the refineries themselves. I think Abacha just said, you know what, let’s just import this thing. “It was during Abacha’s time that the real subsidy started. Look,…