Segun Oni, the deputy national chairman (south) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said statements attributed to Timi Frank is not reasonable. The ex-Governor of Ekiti State said it’s only unreasonable for anyone to think the ruling party will not last till 2019. In a recent interview, Oni said: “I don’t see that as a reasonable thing to say. I am sorry, whoever said that, I don’t see it as a reasonable thing to say,” he said. Continuing, he said: “If anybody says it would not last till 2019, I would say that is wishful thinking, and it is…
Author: David Folami
The All Progressives Congress (APC) may suspend or expel Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, over alleged anti-party activities. The APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun had set up a committee headed by Solomon Edojah, to investigate the allegations of misconduct against Frank. In its report, the five-member committee recommended that Frank be suspended from the party. The deputy spokesman had boycotted the panel’s sittings, claiming that it was a “Kangaroo court” set up purposely to suspend him. The panel’s report reads in part: “Since the committee is not a Father Christmas it has no choice than to rely on the…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo state, Chief Jamiu Ekungba, on Thursday, August 4, said oil producing states have no business owing workers’ salaries. Ekungba said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after submitting his nomination form for the governorship primaries at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. Citing Ondo, Bayelsa, Imo and Cross River states, he said the Governors are clueless about how to run their states profitably. ”Most of the governors have run out of ideas on how to run their states,” he said. ”An oil-producing state owing salaries; can you imagine? That is because…
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state has called on the police to find the killers of his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Idowu Oyewole. Oyewole, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), was reportedly killed by armed robbers on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. According to reports, the incident that cost the policeman his life, took place around Sango community, along Akure/Ado Ekiti road, Akure. Governor Mimiko, in a condolence message to Oyewole’s family, prayed that God will wipe their tears. He also said that the family will miss the presence of their bread winner, adding that he was dedicated to his work.…
The cost of healthcare is on a rapid rise due to the current economic crisis in the country, reports say. According to Punch, hospital owners, doctors, pharmacists and patients have blamed the increase in service costs on the ongoing recession. “We used to charge N100,000 for emergency Caesarean Section but it is now N150,000. I was shocked when I travelled to Lagos the other day to buy some consumables for the hospital and I found out that their prices had changed. In fact, I could only buy half of what I needed. It was that bad,” Dr Segun Adeniran, the…
In a bid to eradicate Lassa Fever, the Rivers state Government has launched ‘Operation kill all Rats.’ The Commissioner of Health Dr. Theophillus Odagme, while speaking to newsmen said the purpose of the emergency initiative as to raise awareness on the disease and also inform residents of the needs to keep rats away from their homes. He said “Last week, three persons were admitted into one of the treatment centres. Two of the patients were referred from private clinics; one is related to a late victim, while the other came from a public hospital. “Samples were taken for analysis, but…
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday commended the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) organised by the National Youth Service Corps in rural communities in the state. Wike, represented by Mr Emmanuel Ogichen, state Director of Finance, Secretary to State Government Office, said this during the launching of the 2016 HIRD in Elekahia Community Hall, Port Harcourt. He said that the NYSC over the years had been a partner in progress towards the development of the state, especially in the education and health sectors. “I commend the managers of the scheme for recording yet another milestone in the health…
Outbreaks of deadly yellow fever in Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo do not constitute a global health emergency but require stepped-up control measures and mass vaccination, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday. The disease, which has a high fatality rate, has already spread to Kenya and China and there is an unrelated outbreak in Uganda, generating fears of the mosquito-borne disease jumping to sprawling cities in Asia and Africa. “This can be a devastating disease with rapid spread particularly in urban areas,” Dr. Bruce Aylward, WHO executive director of outbreaks and health emergencies, said after its…
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministries of Health, and Information and Culture, to deepen their collaboration with state governments to ensure that Nigeria is finally certified polio free by 2017. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. The president spoke when he received the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, at the State House. President Buhari said international partnerships were also needed to sustain Nigeria’s polio-free status. ‘‘We have not recorded any case of polio…
Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Wednesday tasked the medical practitioners in the country to create more public awareness on hypertension. Mimiko gave the charge in Akure at the 3rd Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Ondo State chapter 2016 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference. NAN reports that the event was themed: “Hypertension: Understanding a Silent Killer’. The governor, who was represented by Dr Dayo Adeyanju, state Commissioner for Health, said that there was need to create more awareness on the causes and effects of hypertension. According to him, there are no signs and symptoms which…
As the people of Ondo State prepare to elect a new governor on November 26, 2016,the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has accused Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of plotting to cause mayhem. The Ondo State chapter of APC, Abayomi Adesanya, made the allegation in a statement in Akure on Sunday. “We have been reliably informed of the intense mobilisation of thugs and militants, running into thousands, by the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko,’’ Adesanya said. He alleged that the governor intended to use the recruits to ‘’protest and unleash terror on the good people of the…
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau on Monday in Abuja, asked Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo to stop running to President Muhammadu Buhari for solution to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) internal problems. Lalong said this while speaking to State House correspondents after he formally presented Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, the All Progressives Congress’s gubernatorial candidate in Ondo, to President Buhari. According to him, Buhari is the President of Nigeria, and neither a PDP member nor INEC chairman. He said “Let me say it was even wrong for them to start running to Mr President,to help them solve the problem of PDP…
Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has denied bribing judges of the Appeal Court. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Biyi Poroye, who belongs to the Ali Modu Sheriff faction, had accused the justices of taking bribe from the Governor. The first panel of judges in charge of cases about the PDP crisis in the state had pulled out based on the bribery allegation. In a statement by Mimiko’s Chief Press Secretary, Eni Akinsola, it said the bribery allegation is another effort to distract the judiciary and confuse the public by Jimoh Ibrahim and his cohorts. The statement said:…
Even as they say that delay is not denial, which turned out to be the case with Seyi Law, there was some torment before that saying could be proven. It is not a secret that the ace comedian and his wife, Stacey Ebere, were childless for five years after they got married. Although the couple lost a baby in 2015, they finally welcomed a baby girl in October this year. Speaking with Punch’s entertainment desk, Saturday Beats, Seyi Law tells of some of the rumours he had to deal with over his delay in having a child, including suggestions of…
Starboy Entertainment act, Wizkid has parted ways with telecommunication giant, Glo. The singer took to his Twitter account on Friday, October 28, 2016 to make the announcement. He wrote, “Officially no longer with GLO, it was nice working with the amazing people at the company, wish the company the best in the future. Love ❤.” Some of his fans reacted to this with words of encouragement, while others feel it was the telecommunication company that ended the relationship. A Twitter user “collinsemeka12 wrote, “He can’t leave glo they left him.” @prince_abiola also said, “haba why na…….i swear na because of…
Very few celebrities get to find love again after a disastrous marriage but a lucky few have and Chika Ike is now one of them. Three years after her divorce from ex-husband, Tony Ebireri, The Nollywood actress reveals that she has found love once again. Speaking in a chat with Inside Nollywood, Chika said: “Marriage is a beautiful institution. I will never talk down on marriage because it’s something I still look forward to. It’s what every woman hopes for. Though I’m focused on my career right now, I do have a very special person in my life.” When asked…
Just as rumours that there might be a reunion in the offing for Tiwa Savage and estranged husband, Teebillz, emerge, the former manager seems to be working hard to remain on the straight and narrow. Considering just how far he fell with his public meltdown, the photos he shared via his Instagram page are bound to warm your heart. Tunji Balogun is not only working hard to win Tiwa’s heart again, he is putting serious effort into being a dad to their one-year-old son, Jamil. He shared an adorable photo of himself and Jamil at the pool on Sunday, October…
Nigerian dancehall singer, Patoranking was allegedly detained in Uganda yesterday, August 2, 2016 according to reports but his publicist exclusively said this was fasle. Red Pepper reported that Patoranking, was briefly detained yesterday afternoon at the Entebbe International Airport in Kampala Road, Uganda for failure to adhere to check in rules. A source told the publication, “He failed to adhere to check-in rules and above all he had not secured his entry visa. He was just told to remove his cap for security check-up but he chose not to listen to instructions. He was denied entry and arrested for disobeying…
Penthauze Music artiste, Phyno has been featured on the cover of My Streetz Magazine. This is following the release of his sophomore album, “The Playmaker”. According to Sesan Adeniji, publisher of the magazine, Phyno is quite an asset as far as Nigerian music goes. “If the Nigerian music industry is a football team, arguably, Phyno is one of the standout playmakers. “He has continued to contribute to the success of the music industry right from his days as music producer. This musician is one you can’t put in a box. “The unfolding success story of Phyno is one that needs…
Comedian Bovi Ugboma and wife, Kris Asimonye recently welcomed a baby boy. The doting dad has since been sharing adorable shots of his little man. Now, he thinks his baby boy wants to be a rapper. He shared a shot of their new bundle of joy on Snapchat yesterday, November 2, 2016, with the caption, “He’s already rapping.” “We have just dropped our third album!! Welcome chuchu! Baby and mama doing good. Papa paying the bills! No name ceremony pls. Economy is hard,” the comedian announced his baby last month. Bovi’s wife also wrote: “My little prince Bovi and Kris…