The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday assured the people of Rivers that they would soon have the opportunity to vote for the candidates of their choice. Speaking at the Rivers West senatorial rally in Bonny, Amaechi said the people never had the chance of voting for their preferred candidates in 2015 and the March re-run elections because of insecurity. The minister, represented by the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2015 elections in the state, Honourable Asita, said that security agencies had given assurances that the electorate would not be denied the opportunity to elect…
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Barley 72-hours to to Eid-el Kabir hairstylists in Kano have decried low patronage a situation they claimed have affecting their economic fortunes. Some of them, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Friday blamed their woes on the current economic recession. Mrs Khadjitau Adeyemi of Shagari Quarters in Kano, told NAN that during the period in 2015 her salon was usually filled with customers. Adeyemi explained that the economic situation in the country might be responsible for the low turnout as people were now merely battling to eat. Another hairstylist, Malama Amina Baba, said…
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted Nigerians for their steadfastness in spite of the difficult economic times confronting the country. Buhari, in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians released in Abuja on Sunday, gave the assurance that his administration would get the economy right. According to him, the Federal Government is “working round the clock” to address the current hardship the country is going through. He attributed the economic recession to cumulative effects of worldwide economic downturn and failure in the past to plan and save for difficult times. “It is impossible to separate the present from the past to appreciate the…
Professor Yemi Osinbajo assured Nigerians that the current economic recession facing the country would soon be a thing of the past. The vice president made this statement while reacting to a prediction by Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) that the current recession may last until 2020. Osinbajo who spoke at the 8th convocation of the Redeemer’s University in Osun state on Thursday, September 9, 2016, blamed the current economic situation on the drop in the price of crude oil prices and activities of militants in the Niger Delta. He expressed optimism that the recession period would end very soon adding that the…
Bukola Saraki, the Senate president says all Nigerians are being affected by the country’s recession. Saraki stated this on Friday, September 9, 2016, while speaking to journalists after the Jum’ah Prayers at the Aso Villa mosque. “There is no Nigerian with blood flowing through that will not know that things are difficult now and we pray that with God’s guidance, he will see us through,” Saraki said. “As a country in this period, we will continue to pray. On Sunday, the day of Arafat, we offer prayers for our leaders and president so that we can do what is right;…
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has claimed ownership of the $31.4 million frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mrs. Jonathan, through her counsel, Mr. Gboyega Oduwole, claimed the ownership of the money in an application filed before the Federal High Court, Lagos, against the EFCC. In the application filed on September 6, 2016, with file number FHC/L/C5/1233/16, the former First Lady asked the court to order the enforcement of her fundamental human rights. She also prayed the court to declare that the placing of a freezing order on the said accounts without any order of a…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that over four millions electricity consumers are awaiting prepaid meters in the country. The Acting NERC Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aka, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Uyo on Saturday. Aka said that the commission had improved on metering system, but however, explained that the unavailability of meter manufacturing companies were hindering maximum provision of meters to Nigerians. “You have to order them, you have to configured them and protect the system. “You have to deploy the technical expertise to ensure that these meters are…
The Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, has condemned the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign for marching in Abuja alone. Shettima wondered why the campaigners have not come to hold a rally in Chibok, Borno state. Chibok is the community that hosts the Secondary School where over 200 students were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The Governor also called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the humanitarian crisis hitting Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. Shettima said this while speaking with the Minister of women Affairs, Aisha Jumai Alhassan at the Borno state Government House on…
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko of APC Sokoto Central, has called on Nigerians to seek divine intervention for solution to the economic recession facing the country. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Saturday. He specifically urged Muslims to take advantage of Eid el-Kabir period to pray for peace and unity as well as economic growth and development of the country. According to him, fervent prayers for God’s intervention will pave way for the restoration of vibrant economy in the country. Wamakko said seeking divine intervention will enable the country to overcome…
The EFCC might be probing former First Lady, Patience Jonathan following her admission to owning five Skye Bank accounts with billions of Naira. Patience Jonathan admitted owning the account after it was reportedly frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in July 2016 following a money laundering case against a former Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Jonathan, Waripamowei Dudafa. In a recent report by Punch Newspaper, an EFCC source revealed that the vocal first lady wasn’t the initial target of the investigation but after her admittance to owning the accounts, she has got questions to answer. The…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday urged hoteliers in Nigeria to ensure that they always obtained accurate information on foreigners lodging in their Hotels and Guest Houses. NDLEA’s, Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Victoria Egbase told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that they should also guard against Nigerians using false names when patronising them. Egbase said that the agency’s investigations had revealed that foreigners in some hotels were using Nigerian names, to enable them to engage in trafficking drugs from Nigeria to other countries. “From our investigations, we have discovered that some foreigners…
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Sunday said in spite of current economic challenges, Nigeria would return to the path of growth and fiscal stability. This is contained in Tambuwal’s Eid-el-Kabir message to the people of the state, issued in Sokoto by his media aide, Mr Imam Imam. He said that there was hope that measures put in place by the Federal Government would yield positive results, adding that “there is a silver linen in the horizon’’. Tambuwal said that the reforms instituted by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government were necessary in order to halt the drift…
Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi has called on Nigerians to pray and make sacrifices for Nigeria to recover from present economic recession and become great again. Bello made the call on Sunday in Lokoja in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He said that regular prayers for the country and its leaders, and sacrifices on the part of Nigerians through show of understanding and cooperation in these trying times, would see the nation through. He said that no nation could grow without sacrifices from her citizens, adding that the…
After much delay, the winners from Sunday’s Nigerian Entertainment Award ceremony have been announced. Winning the category of ‘Best Lead Actress In a Film’ at the 2016 NEAs is Fathia Balogun-Williams, who beat off competition from fellow Nollywood actresses, Omoni Oboli, Adesua Etomi, Genevieve Nnaji, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Belinda Effah. Faithia was recognised for her role in the 2015 movie, Ishanna. The 47-year-old actress said of her win, ‘I am honoured to have this recognition bestowed on me at this level. We put a lot of effort into the project, and everyone is deserving of this award.’ The award ceremony…
An addition to Kanye West‘s G.O.O.D Music roster has been made and it is none other than the rapper’s sister-in-law, Kylie Jenner‘s boyfriend, Tyga. Kanye made the announcement on Wednesday during his pop up show at New York City’s Highline Ballroom after his Yeezy Season 4 fashion show, that the 26-year-old former Cash Money rapper as well as Desiigner have been signed. Though Tyga and Kanye have a history together – the latter executive produced Tyga’s 2015 project, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty – several observers credit Kylie as being responsible for the deal. ‘If Tyga messes up on Kylie,…
The 19-year-old reality star raised speculations of a secret engagement when she first showed off her huge diamond ring, which she later admitted was indeed a gift from her man, Tyga. Last night, Kylie finally revealed to her loyal Snapchat fans that the rock was only a promise ring, and that she couldn’t wait to see what she’d get when he finally pops the question. Just make sure you keep sharing every moment of it with us, Ky! We’re with you!
Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie has been ranked alongside President of the United States, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle and some of the most popular faces in the world as Vanity Fair‘s ‘International Best-Dressed’. Adichie, who lists Michelle Obama as her ‘style idol’, was recognised by the popular magazine in its 2016 edition released this week for displaying exceptional style all year. Other notable personalities are Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, Lady Gaga, Idris Elba, and many more.
Singer Banky W and director Kemi Adetiba came out in all-black as The Wedding Party premiered in Canada. Banky was dapper while Kemi was gorgeous while coming on stage during the introductions at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at The Elgin on September 8, 2016. Other celebs present and looking fab were RMD, Mo Abudu, Adesua Etomi, Beverly Naya, Zainab Balogun, Ireti Doyle and British-American star of Nigerian descent, David Oyelowo.
Nigerian music legend, 2face Idibia is currently in his home state, Benue, where he’s one of the headliners of the 14th edition of the Star Music Trek. To gear fans up for the concert that’ll hold on Saturday, September 10, 2016, 2Baba made an appearance at the pre-concert gathering in IBB Square, Markurdi. 2Baba is particularly excited about the concert because it is a majestic homecoming for him and a great way to entertain his ‘own people‘ again. 2face will perform alongside other Nigerian acts like Ice Prince, Cynthia Morgan, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Dj Big N and Dj Neptune.…
The first leg of the 2016 Star Music Trek kicked off to a flying start in Markurdi, Benue State on Saturday, September 10, 2016. The show kicked off at about 9pm with a fully hyped Gbenga Adeyinka on stage getting the mammoth crowd ready for what turned out to be a great night of fun. On the wheels was DJ Neptune and DJ Big N with back to back hit songs before the super stars hit the stage. Cynthia Morgan, Burna Boy, Ice Prince and Wande Coal all took turns to perform before 2face Idibia wrapped up the show with…