The debate on whether President Muhammadu Buhari will seek re-election or not by the time his first term is over in 2019, has been laid to rest. At least for now. The Presidency has all but confirmed that Buhari’s name will be on the ballot come the 2019 general elections. It was a provoked revelation, but we’ll take it. The President’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, issued a strongly worded statement to media outlets this week with the disclosure that “Nigerians won’t dump Buhari in 2019”. That’s like saying: “Hey guys, we’ll be asking you for votes again when our first term…
Author: David Folami
The Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria (WITZAN) in Ondo has reportedly said that the upcoming governorship elections in the state will be won by All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu. The declaration was made by WITZAN President, Dr Okhue Iboi, after a meeting in the Ese Odo area of the state. “This week Saturday’s election in Ondo State is going to be hotly contested between APC, AD, PDP, SDP and the candidate of APC will emerge victoriously,” Iboi said. “It is unfortunate that many Nigerians are hypocrites. When they hear witches or read about witches, what comes to…
A former lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari’s government for hinting that the president will seek re-election in 2019. The Presidency spoke out after a former associate of Buhari, Buba Galadima said that the president would be abandoned by the people in 2019. “It is very unfortunate and shameless that a government that is yet to do anything is already talking of 2019,” Mohammed said according to Vanguard. “It is very unfortunate that a party like APC that is fast becoming moribund is already talking of 2019 when they have nothing to show for the four years…
A group, Wailing Wailers has said that President Muhammadu Buhari should not contest for reelection in 2019. The group also accused Buhari of destroying Nigeria’s economy in less than two years. The Wailing Wailers made the comments via a statement released by National Publicity Secretary, Usman Abubakar. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to the news from Presidency stating that President Buhari who under 2 years of his rulership collapsed Nigerian economy and every other system of the country, is nursing an unscrupulous ambition of running for a second tenure in 2019.” “We believe that this call is…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state, Jude Mbachu has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the crisis rocking the party. Mbachu also said that the crisis is similar to one that led to the downfall of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. He made the comments on Wednesday, November 23, while speaking to journalists in Owerri. “I am sad with the current state of affairs in APC because if the founding fathers of APC fail to tackle the problems, it may spell doom for the party in future elections,” he said according to…
The police will use dogs and horses to maintain law and order during the Ondo elections, Inspector General, has said 26,000 personnel, three helicopters, 12 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and 20 gunboats will also be deployed for use during the polls. Idris disclosed this on Tuesday, November 22, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure, the state capital. “We will dominate areas especially the waterways together with the Navy. We are going to support the deployment along the major ways with 20 gun boats. We are going to ensure we have security along the waterways,” the police IG said. “We are…
Billionaire Jimoh Ibrahim says he will challenge the Appeal Court’s ruling, which sacked him as the PDP candidate in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, at the Supreme Court. The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday invalidated Ibrahim’s candidacy and declared Eyitayo Jegede as the rightful candidate of the party for the election. In a statement issued after the appeal court verdict on Wednesday, Ibrahim said he will get justice at the apex court, adding that the incumbent Governor of the state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, will succeed in planting Jegede as his successor. “We shall get justice…
Barely a week after his return to Nigeria, Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie has spoken on his kidney failure amongst other issues. After his return from London to treat his kidney ailment, the Invasion 1897 actor has said his wife was the main pillar of hope. Speaking to an array of newsmen in Lagos, Mezie said when he lost hope to live, his wife was the only one that took the fight to live again upon herself. “I won’t lie to you because in all honesty, I lost hope thinking, how do I raise money, get donor and all that,” he…
Mavin and Korede Bello release visuals to his latest rave song ‘Do like that’. The video sees Bello mesmerized and playing catch up to get his lady interest’s attention. Production of the song is courtesy Mavin in-house producer Altims.
Popular nudist and mother of one, Maheeda, is a year older today, November 22, 2016. In celebration of her day, she reminisced on her road to stardom. She took to Instagram writing, “Born throw way, had n still hav no idea of where or who my relatives are, no education, no talent no one to support, my country needed help talk less of helping someone. I did house girl n bar girl jobs but none could help with my dream n mind set. men? My fellow black when as at that time loved half-caste ladies or educated ladies or ladies…
Kcee drops the visuals for single ‘Tender’ featuring Tekno. It follows another catchy one he released titled ‘Tinana’. Mystro produced the song and video directed by Patrick Elis. Check it out.
Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite Attoh took to Instagram today, November 22, 2016, writing an inspirational message to fans. According to her, she’s trying to stay strong for her two year old son. She wrote, “I had a very scary dream last night. I have had quite a number of dreams similar to that this year. I woke up panicking, heart beat racing, very afraid. Fast forward to a few minutes ago, I was taking my son to school. Sitting in the back seat with him, he reached out and lifted my hand to his face, as if he knew something…
November 21, 2016, was the birthday of DMW boss, Davido. The singer turned 24 and celebrated with a birthday dinner with friends and family in Atlanta, USA. He also got a sweet birthday shout out from his little girl, Imade. Popularly known for his hit single ‘Dami duro’, David Adedeji Adeleke, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Davido relocated to Lagos at a young age. He released his debut album “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012, which housed the singles ‘Back when’ featuring Naeto C, ‘Dami duro’, ‘All of You’, and others.
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker’s young boy is a year older today, November 22, 2016. The actor in a post shared on Instagram celebrated his swag king. “Swag has nothing on you Mr. V. It’s like when u were born you said ‘yo ma ba’ lol. My only son, I am proud of you. I know how daddy’s with sons feel. I can’t explain it. You are 8years. Happy birthday my boy. Copy me as much as you want and even add on to it Mr. SWAG,” he wrote alongside a photo of him. The prominent Ghollywood actor recently marked his…
Seyi Law has a lot to be thankful for after being attacked by hoodlums on his way home at Apongbon, Lagos Island. The comedian shared his harrowing experience via his Instagram page on Tuesday, November 22, thanking God for keeping him safe. According to Seyi Law, himself and his friend were attacked after his car broke down at Apongbon and his friend was stabbed multiple time by the hoodlums in their bid to extort them of their valuables. He shared a photo of hands bloodied from injuries sustained during the attack, assumed to be those of his friends. On the…
Rapper Kanye West was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after his doctor called the emergency services to report he was suffering a mental breakdown, news reports said Tuesday. The musician’s personal physician Michael Farzam told police that his 39-year-old patient was “acting erratically” due to sleep deprivation and dehydration and he was concerned about his well-being, the celebrity gossip website TMZ said. He was taken from his personal trainer’s home to UCLA Medical Center handcuffed to a gurney, as is standard procedure for psychiatric patients, TMZ said. The “Fade” rapper’s health scare took place after he abruptly cancelled…
Brad Pitt has been cleared after a probe into allegations he mistreated one of his children in a mid-air altercation, the FBI said on Tuesday. The claims centered on an alleged incident with his 15-year-old son Maddox in September on a flight from France to Los Angeles. Pitt’s wife Angelina Jolie claimed he had struck the boy. “In response to allegations made following a flight… carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue further investigation,” the agency said in a statement. “No charges have been filed in this…
Yesterday, November 22, 2016, Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe, was accused of stealing 10 iPhones from Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos. In earlier reports, eyewitnesses said Egbegbe went to a certain Keelcech Innovations Store, took some iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 plus mobile phones, told the sales girl he was coming, and then crossed to enter his car. Following this, the producer was beaten by a mob and taken to the police station. Egbegbe released a statement denying this, his publicist also denied the allegations. According to her, “Seun Egbegbe was at Keelcech shop, located at no 9, medical road, ikeja,…
Seems like Justin Bieber is training as a boxer if his latest antics is anything to go by. The controversial star while arriving for his concert in Barcelona left a fan with a bloodied lip after throwing a punch at him. In a video shared online, the 22-year-old hit the fan through the open window of his car as he was driven by a chauffeur. In the video, you can see the excited fan reaching out to touch the singer while the car goes at slow speed, but the Canadian star reacts with a jab that left the male with…
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro Franklin has shared another cryptic post on Instagram today, November 23, 2016. The new mum who has been plagued with news of marital woes took to Instagram saying she has learnt a lot in the past few weeks. According to her, “This past week I have learned and finally understood the meaning of dis saying “you only know yourself” people (family,strangers,’friends) will talk, n even judge you like they are God. hate on you, crucify you, set meetings with others just to run you down, spit on you, your picture, esteem and set it ablaze…. Humans….…