Sen. Ita Enang has said that while the Federal Government is working extra hard to tackle the issues of farmers-herdsmen clashes in Benue, it is constrained by the constitution. He maintained that the Federal Government could not go beyond its constitutional boundaries. He also explained that in the herdsmen-farmers clashes in Benue, which is the most topical, the best the government could do, was to talk less while it thought of ways of addressing the situation on ground. Enang said, “the Federal Government cannot legitimately interfere in the grazing question, except in the security angle because of the constitution and…
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Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state has dismissed claims in certain quarters that he is planning to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he left with some other chieftains of the party prior the 2015 general elections. He clarified that the insinuations, which emerged from his recent interview with a newspaper, did not suggest that he was planning to leave. He was stating the conditions under which he and other political stakeholders in the state left the PDP. He emphasized that he, Saraki and other governors left the PDP due to impunity, disregard for the rule of law and…
“My company will not be working for him in the 2019 election”, Jideonwo declared in disgust. For Jideonwo, Buhari has not changed and never will. “On the fundamentals of it, nothing has moved. There’s a loss of moral authority. His biggest pitch was his moral authority. He doesn’t deserve to continue.” “Buhari is a disappointment”, Jideonwo said for the umpteenth time. “If he were a success, they’d be hailing me. So why won’t I take the abuse if he’s failing? “I have a problem with those who say they regret voting for him. That means you didn’t really think about…
Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has come down hard on the Buhari led federal government, stating; “this is not the government we all hoped for”. He also castigated the administration for “allowing Nigerians to kill themselves”. “This government that promised change at the beginning…we never thought this is how they’ll perform so woefully”, Bakare said when asked if he thought the Buhari government has been a failure. With all the powers at the disposal of the federal government, to allow Nigerians to be killing each other this way is unfortunate”, the clergyman said. “Some of this could be…
The Kwara state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the party leadership not to welcome the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. They also said “We are apprehensive of what the national leadership can do to welcome somebody who had gone away from the party and is being given a royal welcome into the party. The Police Command in Benue is interrogating the Divisional Police Officer in- charge of Gboko A Division over the Wednesday killing of seven persons. “It is not Saraki’s coming that create any fear, it is whatever the national leadership can do to encourage him…
Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his popular open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari was written out of his deep concern for the ways things are turning out in the country. Obasanjo also recently said he wondered why Nigerians were worried that he exchange pleasantries with Buhari at the just concluded African Unity summit in Ethiopia few days after he wrote the open letter. He said, “Last week, I issued a statement which I did not do lightly or frivolously but out of deep concern for the situation of our country. “I wonder why some Nigerians were worried why I had…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to ensure that the 2019 general elections are free and fair. Uche Secondus said that free, fair, credible and transparent elections were guarantee for national unity and peace. “Nigeria is the largest black nation in the world and we are saying that there is a great fear on whether Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will really conduct free and fair elections. “Free and fair elections are the only guarantee for national unity; it is the only guarantee for peace, and the government of the day must…
2Face and his wife, Annie Idibia will keep memerizing us as seen in the lastest video released by Annie where she woke up to a nice breakfast prepared by her husband. The love these guys share for each other has remained undiluted and unending. From the first time we saw Annie on 2Face’s hit song “African Queen” till date, they have kept on showing us what a true love story is. “Yes ooo!! It’s my big baby’s birthday so i can’t keep calm ooo. May u live a long and fulfilling life my love. The lord shall be your strength…
Tiffany Haddish created the perfect storm. In December, the actress posted a selfie of herself and Beyoncé to Instagram with a caption that left fans wanting more. “@beyonce was telling me that my wig was slipping…. But for real she told me to have fun and I DID!” The “Girls Trip” actress on Wednesday elaborated on the events that led up to the adorable pic with an elusive caption while speaking to reporters. “Okay, so what had happened was, something had went down with somebody at the party, right? I’m not at liberty to say what had went down at…
Angelina Jolie has asked NATO to help stop the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, as the Hollywood star broadened her international efforts to protect women’s rights. “Violence against women and children, particularly sexual violence, is an increasing feature of conflict,” Jolie told a news conference at NATO headquarters alongside the alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. “This is rape used as a weapon to achieve military or political goals. It affects men and boys as well as women and girls,” Jolie said. NATO, which counts 29 members and has missions from Kosovo to Afghanistan, has agreed to help…
Femi Kuti protests war and promotes worldwide peace with his new video for “One People One World,” the title track from his upcoming 10th LP out February 23rd. In the vibrant clip, the Afrobeat bandleader performs onstage at Nigeria venue The Shrine, which he built as a memorial to his father, musician Fela Kuti. New footage (plus a cameo from Paul McCartney) follows Fela Kuti from his bourgeois childhood to his discovery of music The video blends raw stage footage with brief animation and visual effects, incorporating shots of protestors, peace signs and falling bombs. “Let’s settle the differences; it’s…
Selena Gomez, the celebrated 25-year-old singer, has recently embarked on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery, emerging from her two-week retreat in New York City with a newfound sense of empowerment. This profound experience, which included therapy, a focus on healthy living, and holistic practices like Pilates and meditation, has invigorated her spirit and paved the way for a brighter future. Amidst the clamor of fame and the pressures of public life, Selena Gomez recognized the need to pause and refocus on her well-being. She made the courageous decision to immerse herself in a program dedicated to her mental…
There may be hope for T.I. and Tiny after all! We hear JAY-Z is giving Tip advice on how to save his marriage, and just in the nick of time, as he and Tiny want another baby! “T.I. has been spending a lot of time with JAY-Z recently, as they’re thinking about collaborating on a project together. And JAY-Z’s been giving T.I. a lot of really good relationship advice. T.I. really respects and admires JAY-Z — he totally looks up to him, and he knows that Beyonce and Jay went through a really rough patch in their own marriage, so…
YouTube star Logan Paul continued to court controversy on Wednesday (Jan. 31) after he made an ill-advised comment on Cardi B’s Instagram post. Cardi posted a picture on Instagram after she posed on the red carpet at the Grammys this past Sunday (Jan. 28), with the caption, “They trinna crucify me like they did Christ.” That prompted Paul to respond with a comment of his own, writing: “Lawls you telling me.” Hundreds of Cardi fans quickly pounced on Paul in her comment section and skewered the controversial star, who last month created an insensitive vlog about Japan’s “Suicide Forest.” “@loganpaul…
Reflection is one of Drake’s most humbling traits. He often looks back on influential moments on his journey to success, letting us all know he started from the bottom. The Toronto rapper posted an image on Instagram on Monday (Jan. 29) of his very first press kit, a promotional package artists send out in hope of gaining exposure and publicity from media outlets. “This was my first press kit…my accolades in an attempt to get signed were 30 registered fan clubs, over 800 topics on message boards, and performing at Chris Bosh private bday party,” Drake wrote in the caption.…
The soundtrack to the year’s most anticipated Marvel movie is packed with hip-hop star power. Kendrick Lamar, who is co-producing the soundtrack to Black Panther in collaboration with Top Dawg Entertainment president Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and director Ryan Coogler, has unveiled the official tracklist for the film on Twitter. Fans already knew that the TDE camp would be involved in the soundtrack — the first two tracks of the album, “All The Stars” and “King’s Dead,” showcase the talents of label mates SZA and Jay Rock respectively. But now it’s clear Top Dawg is pulling from all sides of…
Kardashian smouldered for the cameras as she modelled clothes from her husband Kanye West’s latest clothing line. The mum-of-three is her husband’s muse for the season six collection and recently shared snaps of stars including Paris Hilton re-creating some of her paparazzi shots while wearing his creations. Yesterday reports Online revealed Kim, 37, showing off her Bo Derek inspired braids for a sexy new beach shoot. But this time she swapped the sand for a second-rate motel. Kim was joined by a tattooed model as she posed for the snaps that appeared to be taken on a Polaroid camera. Bystanders…
Chude Jideonwo, whose company handled the media brief of candidate Muhammadu Buhari for the 2015 election, has described the president as a disappointment and failure. “His job is done. President Buhari’s job is done. His job was to break the monopoly of the ruling party and make our democracy competitive. He has been hugely successful at that. The country hasn’t improved”, Jideonwo lamented in an interview. “My company will not be working for him in the 2019 election”, Jideonwo declared in disgust. He believes Buhari hasn’t changed and never will. “On the fundamentals of it, nothing has moved. There’s a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to ensure that the 2019 general elections are free and fair. Uche Secondus said that free, fair, credible and transparent elections were guarantee for national unity and peace. “Nigeria is the largest black nation in the world and we are saying that there is a great fear on whether Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will really conduct free and fair elections. “Free and fair elections are the only guarantee for national unity; it is the only guarantee for peace, and the government of the day must…
Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state has dismissed claims in certain quarters that he is planning to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he left with some other chieftains of the party prior the 2015 general elections. He clarified that the insinuations, which emerged from his recent interview with a newspaper, did not suggest that he was planning to leave. He was stating the conditions under which he and other political stakeholders in the state left the PDP. He emphasized that he, Saraki and other governors left the PDP due to impunity, disregard for the rule of law and…