Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa says any worker who stays away from office will be sacked. Dickson made the remark at the launch of “Operation no work, no pay” by the State Government in Yenagoa on Wednesday. He said the policy would not only improve the workforce but fortify plans to move the state forward. He said the state government was spending heavily on workers’ development without improved revenue. Dickson explained that the launch was necessary to ensure that state, local governments and parastatals did not collapse. The governor, who decried the way workers stayed out of work, said only…
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The presidency has refuted reports that the acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is being compelled by some state governors to resign. This is contained in a statement by the special adviser political in the presidency, former Senator, Babafemi Ojudu. Describing the news as a mere fabrication Ojodu reiterated that the story is untrue as the VP is carrying out his task as posed on him by the country. He said: “I have read many ridiculous stories saying the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is being held hostage by some governors who are trying to compel him to resign. “I have equally…
Sen. Theodore Orji (PDP-Abia) on Wednesday, denied media reports that he was drawing pension from Abia government as former governor of the state. Orji was listed among 21 former governors and other officers, who are currently holding public office, including ministers, and earning salaries but still receiving pension for previous political positions. In a statement in Abuja, his media aide, Mr Eddie Onuzuruike, said that the senator could not enjoy double pay knowing full well the implication as a seasoned public servant. “Let it be known to all and sundry that Senator T.A. Orji is not drawing any of such…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Sen. Ben Bruce, says he is against the further provision of electricity intervention fund. The intervention fund is billed for use as subsidy for operators or any increases in tariff in the country’s electricity sector. Bruce stated this during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the sector was yet to record any improvement despite the enormous finances invested in the sector after privatisation. He, therefore, said that the call for further subsidy for the sector and increase in electricity tarrif was uncalled for. “If there…
Acclaimed Nigerian Music producer, Cobhams Asuquo has given lovers of good music something to look forward to this new year by announcing plans to release his first album as a performing artiste. The album entitled ‘For You’ will be released at an exclusive album launch concert to hold in Lagos on March 12, 2017. For You is a 14 track album all of which was written and produced by the artiste himself. On Friday January 20, the talented songwriter and singer, shared a creative video where he announced to fans across the world about the impending release of the album.…
New mom, Blac Chyna is beautiful, fab and golden in sexy Instagram snaps that show her in a series of alluring poses. The former exotic dancer is dressed in a custom gold dress with a metallic gold custom bra made by Shane Justin and the photography is done by Orin Fleurimont. Her dark hair is packed in a bun atop her head with some tresses falling carelessly down her face. Go girl!
US pop superstar Madonna on Wednesday applied in person at a court in the Malawian capital Lilongwe to adopt two more local children, a court spokesman told AFP. Madonna, who visited the southern African nation last year to inspect work by her charity Raising Malawi, adopted Malawian children David Banda in 2006 and Mercy James in 2009. “The court is looking at the application now to determine whether Madonna can adopt these two children,” said Mlenga Mvula, spokesman of the Lilongwe High Court. “The… process requires the court to make a ruling on the adoption.” Local media reports said Madonna…
For a man whose father had wished would grow into a tout, Femi Kuti has done really well for himself and his kids. The Afrobeat act took to social media to celebrate his son who just graduated from the University of Lagos, Lagos state. Femi shared a photo of himself, his sister Yeni Kuti and his graduate son sporting full convocation regalia. He captioned the photo: “My Son “Kwame Joseph”who I’ve taken care of since his JSS 2, graduated today in Unilag (he has made me very proud)he has proven to me that most just need a little & will…
There is a difference between having a perfect life and a happy one and Mercy Johnson knows it. What’s even better is the fact that the mother-of-three knows this. The Nollywood actress shared a picture collage of herself and her husband, Prince Okojie, via Instagram on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Mercy not only said she was happy, but she looked it too. She goofed around with her hubby, as a wide smile split her face in the photo she captioned, “My Boyfriend teases me all the time. hmm with the kids in school it’s goofing time but he promised to…
Wonder what she’s on now. For some unknown reason, Paris Jackson is convinced that her father, Micheal Jackson, was murdered. The 18-year-old claims that she is not alone in her belief and that the rest of the Jackson family believe that the pop legend was killed by an unknown person. Paris said this during a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine and was genuine enough to note that although her story sounds like a conspiracy story, she fully believed it. She said, “He would drop hints about people being out to get him. And at some point he was like,…
Ever since his £49 million move from Liverpool in the summer of 2015, Raheem Sterling has been the focus of intense scrutiny and has been jeered up and down the country, despite doing very little wrong. The transfer might have left a sour taste in the mouths of Liverpool fans, but it shouldn’t have affected supporters of other clubs as it seems to have done. A poor Euro 2016 from Sterling was almost the final nail in the Englishman’s coffin, as it ensured he’d be the pantomime villain for some time longer. However, it’s getting difficult not to wonder if…
It’s January and the Italian coach of a German team stocked with players from nine different countries is sitting on the terrace of a Swiss hotel in Qatar talking about his past clubs in France, Spain and England, as well as more esoteric stuff, like the Japanese restaurant he’s taking the staff to that evening, how to cook Pacific salmon and the bears he met in Canada. Globalization, eh? These particular bears — Coola and Grinder — weigh nearly a ton between them and live in Grouse Mountain, near Vancouver, where Carlo Ancelotti spent much of the 2015-16 season. “They…
Philippe Coutinho has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, but that has led to some supporters questioning whether the Brazilian will actually remain at Anfield for the foreseeable future. Coutinho, 24, has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent months and Liverpool have moved quick to tie down one of their biggest assets until 2022 in a lucrative deal that makes him the club’s highest-paid player. A source said there is no release clause in Coutinho’s new contract, which gives Jurgen Klopp a position of strength in negotiations should Barcelona and other clubs around Europe continue to…
Marcus Rashford was viewed in the “same category” as Paul Pogba, according to former Manchester United under-21 manager Warren Joyce. Wigan Athletic manager Joyce will return to Old Trafford on Sunday to face Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round — bringing back memories of when he coached the likes of Rashford, Pogba and Jesse Lingard, before joining the Latics in November. Joyce told The Sun: “There are certain tick boxes for the X-factor players. Some — like Pogba — tick every box. The more Xs in those boxes the more difficult it is to reach the very top.…
Looking at it from almost any vantage point, Eden Hazard is having an excellent season. The player that struck fear into Premier League defences during Chelsea’s 2014-15 title-winning campaign before disappearing from view last season has returned to strut his impish style across England. The statistic of nine goals in 21 Premier League matches compared with just four from the whole of last season tells its own story about the Belgian’s metamorphosis. The slender tally of three assists officially attributed to him by the Premier League is rather surprising but does not convey the enormous impact that he has had…
Arsenal great Robert Pires says Alexis Sanchez has told him he’s still undecided about whether to renew his contract with the Gunners. Pires, who still trains regularly with the first team at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground, told Chilean newspaper La Tercera that he asked Sanchez last week what his plans were in regards to extending his deal. Sanchez and Mesut Ozil both have contracts that expire after next season, but have yet to agree new deals with the club. “I spoke to Alexis last week and asked him about his renewal. He told me he didn’t know, that he…
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez insists he is sure Lionel Messi will sign a new deal with the Catalan giants despite continued speculation over the five-time World Player of the Year’s future. Messi has just 18 months left on his current contract and would have no shortage of lucrative offers should he decide to leave the club where he has spent the entirety of his glittering career. However, Fernandez believes negotiations over a new deal are progressing “very well.” “There were many comments and people who want to intoxicate this situation, but we have been working on it for a…
Three persons have been reported dead in Maiduguri, Borno state after two bomb blasts rocked the city. The explosions, said to be suicide attacks, occurred early on Wednesday, January 25, according to Premium Times. The first blast occurred at about midnight when a male suicide bomber attempted to attack a security point in the Usmanti Layout area, but was gunned down by soldiers on duty. The second blast reportedly occurred at about 5.30 a.m. when a teenage girl, blew herself up near a mosque after being caught by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF). “We are just leaving…
Lagos State Senator, Gbenga Ashafa has said that Nigeria needs a railway revolution to solve the transportation crisis in the country. Senator Ashafa represents the Lagos East Senatorial District and is also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Land Transport. He made the comments via an opinion article titled “The Railway Revolution we need” in reaction to the planned closure of the Abuja airport for repairs. Read the article below: Dear Nigerians, Let me seize this opportunity to once again wish you a Happy New Year. Indeed 2016 was a very challenging year for all of us, but I…
A female suicide bomber who attacked a town in northeast Nigeria earlier this month was carrying a baby at the time, the country’s main relief agency said on Tuesday. But the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it was unclear whether this was a new tactic on the part of Boko Haram Islamists to allow would-be bombers to evade detection. “From the report we got after the Madagali attack (on January 13), one of the female suicide bombers had a baby strapped to her back,” said the NEMA coordinator for Adamawa state, Saad Bello. “However it is not clear whether…