Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to live in peace and harmony with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and refugees in their communities. Abubakar, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Yola on Monday, said every Nigerian had a role to play to help an IDPs/ or refugees to live with some comfort. “The world may refer to them as IDPs and refugees, but they have names, faces and stories. Let’s help them in our own little ways, so that they will not feel less as humans. “It is sad that…
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Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the Nigerian media is among the most vibrant in Africa. Mohammed made the comment on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, during the 3rd Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation in Beijing, China. “Of course, the Nigerian media is a veteran of the country’s battle of independence, and of the battle to end long years of military rule in the country,” he said. “Battle hardened over the years and empowered by the Constitution and the relatively new Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, you take on the Nigerian media at your own peril.…
The Ekiti state council of elders have asked Governor to apply to the Federal Government to receive bailout funds. The elders said it is a pity that workers in the state are on strike because their salaries have not been paid for five months. Daily Post reports that the chairman of the council, Prof. Joseph Oluwasanmi, called on political office holders to save money and use it to pay workers’ salaries. Oluwasanmi said “Anyone who really moves and lives with the people knows that our people are suffering; the market is at a standstill, no trade is going on, people…
Prominent lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has described late Supreme Court Justice, Niki Tobi as one of the finest minds to have graced the apex court. Tobi died on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the National Hospital in Abuja after a prolonged illness. “He had become a professor of law before he was elevated to the high court bench. His intellectual background added value to the several verdicts of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court,” Falana said. “Notwithstanding the complexity of a case he was always quick to appreciate and identify the issues for determination. Justice…
President Muhammadu Buhari hosted outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase and other security chiefs to dinner at the presidential villa on Monday, June 20, 2016. Arase, who was hosted by the President alongside DSS boss, Lawal Daura and Tukur Buratai, was treated to a sumptuous dinner as the President broke the day’s Ramadan fast. Also present at the dinner was the national security adviser, Babagana Monguno; the chief of naval staff and the chief of air staff. This is coming barely 24 hours after the President returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom, where he had gone for a 10…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has accused the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari of corrupt practices following EFCC’s action on his bank account. The controversial governor turned the case against him by the EFCC saying even President Buhari can’t claim to be clean neither can his wife claim a corrupt-free bill. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Fayose said President Buhari was far from being corrupt-free. “Even the President cannot claim to be an angel. The estate he built in Abuja is known to us. His wife was indicted over the…
There are fresh reports over Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) decision to freeze Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s Zenith Bank account. According to a report by SaharaReporters, sources at anti-graft commission revealed that Fayose’s account was frozen in connection with over N1.2billion he allegedly got in 2014 from the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki for his re-election campaign. It was further reported that sources claimed Fayose received sums of money from the office of the NSA with which he bribed security officials and voters to get into the Ekiti governorship for the second time. A deposit of N500m…
The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh has revealed that the Federal Government has dumped the controversial idea of establishing grazing reserves and opted for the construction of ranches. Ogbeh made this revelation on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Palace of the Lamido Adamawa. The minister said states that are not in support of the establishment of grazing reserves will not be forced. Ogbeh also called on Nigerians not to let religious and ethnic sentiments cloud their judgement. He said “The business of government is to find equitable solution to the problem as such the government will not force…
The new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has said that he will do everything in his power to deliver quality service to Nigerians. Idris also said he will display accountability and integrity in the discharge of his duties. Daily Post reports that the police boss said “That is the issue of integrity and accountability, issue of respect for diversity, issue of compassion, issues of ensuring that our streets, our neighbourhoods, our communities remain safe. “We are going to do everything possible to ensure that we provide the best service to this country.” The outgoing police IG, Solomon Arase, also…
Wife of the president, Aisha Buhari has reacted to allegations by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state that she was indicted in the Halliburton Scandal. In a series of Tweets late hours of Tuesday, June 21, 2016, Mrs Buhari described the Ekiti state governor as an “Unchained Mad Dog.” “Enough is Enough Fayose. A mad dog that isn’t chained. I refuse to keep quiet. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH FAYOSE IS AN UNCHAINED MAD DOG If Buhari is 73 years old, I Aisha am 45 years old, I have more than enough energy to face you,” she tweeted. Meanwhile, the Federal Government…
Mavin act, Di’ja was pranked on MTV Base Africa’s Bigger Friday Show with the help of label mate Reekado Banks. Di’ja was called by fellow label mate Reekado Banks who told her Don Jazzy was complaining of her too covered up outfits. According to him she needs to start wearing revealing dresses. Di’ja known for her conservative choice of clothes seemed unconvinced until her manager stepped in advising her to wear it or her contract gets terminated. Meanwhile, the singer who recently got married in a secret wedding at the beginning of this year shared some reddish promo photos of…
At the beginning of this month, Annie Idibia, was dragged into an online war with sister of one of 2face Idibia’s baby mamas Pero Adeniyi. The whole drama started when Annie Idibia made an Instagram post about child abuse. “Am all about child abuse for the last few weeks… And I realize that they are so many forms of it! Even as parent we do this without even knowing!!! Let’s love our children more than the situations!!! Shout out to all the separated parent /EX who don’t stress the other parent over seeing their own kid!!! God bless you.. Your…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s son, Festus was 17 years old yesterday, June 20, 2016, and the proud mum of two took to Instagram to celebrate him. Iyabo while also appreciating God for His goodness wrote, “It wasn’t easy been a father & a mother @ d same time even when I was married but today all I can say is thank u lord!” adding, “My first fruit, my first true love, my joy, my strength, my weakness, my pride, u are my jewel of inestimable value. I loved u In my womb, loved u when u came out, loved u…
Drake would have to pay a sum of $60,000 to French Montana for losing a bet he placed during the NBA finals. According to E! Online, Drake bet against LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers who took home the championship against the Golden State Warriors. French Montana who couldn’t hold down his excitement gloat about his winning on a snapchat video he posted and shared. “Shout-out to my brother Drizzy Drake for that 60 bands, ‘cause you ain’t believe in LeBron.” Montana said. Drake recently went head to head with Kevin Hart at this year’s NBA Celebrity All-Star Game in…
The power couple and their lovely daughter Blue Ivy are on a vacation in Hawaii. The pop singer shared adorable photos of her husband and daughter on her Instagram page as they enjoy the beauty of Hawaii. According to E! Online, the Carter family took a mini break before the commencement of the European leg of Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour. Jay Z and Blue Ivy can be seen having a lovely father and daughter moment as they play on the sand at the beach, Beyoncé wasn’t left out of the fun, she was covered up in Lemonade-yellow beach dress taking…
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has recently been signed as an ambassador at large for the Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF) in Nigeria. The foundation took to Instagram today, June 21, 2016 to announce the ‘Ready’ singer as an ambassador. “Meet the SCAF Brand Ambassadors, Ms. Zahra Buhari & Mr. Adekunle Kosoko (Adekunle Gold), ready to tackle Sickle Cell Disorder . We are so humbled to have brand ambassadors dedicated to our cause to #breakthesicklecycle. ❤️ #WSCD16 #nurasstory #SCAF #BrandAmbassadors #BreakTheSickleCycle,” they captioned a photo of Adekunle Gold and Zahra Buhari. The foundation is aimed at generating more awareness and raising…
American rapper T.I. and wife Tiny have come out to defend his 20-year-old step-daughter Zonnique Pullins after she was arrested for carrying a gun inside her bag at the airport. TMZ reports, that the rapper and his wife allowed Zonnique carry a semi-automatic handgun because she has been getting threat messages on social media. It was also gathered that Tiny actually went along with her daughter to get the 38 caliber pistol for her own protection. However, Zonnique was arrested at the airport after an X-ray machine revealed that she was carrying a semiautomatic pistol inside her bag. It was…
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is a no nonsense woman, once is over, it is over. TMZ reports, the rapper has thrown out everything belonging to her ex, Nick Young out of her Los Angeles home. Now that Iggy Azalea is done with Nick she has no time to waste by leaving traces of him around her house or in her life. The “Team” rapper got a tow truck to move out Nick’s blue 1962 Chevy Impala out of her garage and she is also going to re-paint her house. Apparently, she is trying to wipe out every single drop of…
While anyone else may think that Taylor Swift moving on from her breakup with Calvin Harris to Tom Hiddleston was a slutty move, Amber Rose says it is a normal thing. Us Weekly reports, that the America model expressed her support for Taylor Swift’s growing romance with 35-year-old English actor Tom Hiddleston during an interview with The Daily Beast on Saturday, June 18, 2016. “And I feel like guys do that all the time they break up and the next day, they’re with another girl and nobody really says anything,” Amber Rose said. “But with Taylor it’s, you know what,…
American actor, Charlie Sheen, has opened up concerning some of his regrets, especially the mistakes that led to him acquiring the HIV disease. On an interview he had on the Today Show on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the actor mentioned that he rues not using a condom in his different sexcapades and ruining his Two and a Half Men TV series. Sheen said, “I regret not using a condom the one or two times when this whole thing happened,” “I regret ruining Two and a Half Men. I regret not being more involved in my children’s lives growing up, which…