The Presidency has dismissed the allegations by former Gov. Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State that the Buhari administration is insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. Reacting to the allegation in Abuja, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Malam Garba Shehu, enjoined Shekarau to stop insulting the intelligence of Nigerians with his false and misleading allegations. He noted that the “audacity of Shekarau to preach about sensitivity is incredibly amazing, considering the large-scale stealing of public funds by the unseated PDP government at the expense of the welfare of the people. “The greatest insensitivity to the…
Author: David Folami
Outgoing President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ayo Oritsejafor, have disclosed that many of the pastors in Nigerian churches were neither called by God nor are they men of God. In a recent chat with Punch Newspaper, Oritsejafor, who was the ex-National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, went further to say the fake pastors are merely mercenaries, who are basically commercially minded people. In his words, “The problem we have in the church is that a lot of these pastors are not men of God as they were not called. ‘They are mercenaries, commercially minded people.…
Following the departure of President Muhammadu Buhari to China on Sunday, April 10, 2016, there are reports that he might have left without signing the 2016 budget. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the hope of an early signing of the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law after the Senate and House of Reps passed a budget of N6.06tn, might have dimmed with the President’s sojourn to China. It was further reported that Buhari will be away from the country for one week as informed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. Though the Appropriation Bill…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been spotted scrutinizing the 2016 budget with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Minister for Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma. The pictures were published by SaharaReporters on Sunday, April 10, 2016 hours after it was reported that the President had jetted out of the country to China.
As the council polls hold in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, today, April 9, 2016, the Independent National Electoral Commission chairman, Mahmood Yakubu has condemned series of political violence experienced recently. Yakubu condemned electoral violence which led to the death of one person and an averted plot to attack the INEC office in Abaji. However, the INEC boss expressed confidence that the understanding and commitment to free and fair elections that prevailed at a recent forum for stakeholders will be extended to the elections proper at the Abuja council polls. Meanwhile, the National Commissioner of the INEC North-Central Zone, Prof.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its pilot simultaneous accreditation and voting process is impacting positively on the conduct of elections in the country. Mr Nick Dazang, the INEC Deputy Director of Voter Education, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. Dazang said that the commission started the simultaneous voting and accreditation process with the 80 court ordered re-run elections. He said so far the commission had conducted more than 50 of those elections. “What we have observed is that the process save time on election day as it allows people to vote and…
The candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday differed over the credibility of the council polls in Abaji Area Council. While the PDP candidates alleged some discreet manipulations in favour of the APC, saying it could affect the outcome of the elections, however, the latter expressed confidence in the exercise. The incumbent Chairman of Abaji Area Council and PDP candidate, Alhaji Yahaya Garba alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) manipulated the process in favour of APC. “There is connivance in this election because voters have been denied their franchise in some…
Voters and party agents in Gwagwalada have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a smooth election in the area council. Some of the voters, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) lauded the new initiative of the commission for voters to cast their votes immediately after accreditation. They said that the new system made the process smoother and faster unlike the usual practice of accrediting all the voters before commencing voting hours later. Mr Amos Stephen, a business man who voted at the Old Kutunku 001 polling unit said that the process was the smoothest…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its governorship candidate in the 2015 election, Chief Timipriye Sylva, to work with the state executive of the party. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of APC in the state, Chief Timipa Orunimighe, and the Secretary, Daniel Marlin, released in Abuja on Sunday. According to the statement, the former governor should close ranks with the state executive by giving them deserving respect and ensuring he works with them. It debunked reports that the executive was working with the state governor, Chief Seriake Dickson,…
Falz releases a new tune with a creative title ‘Bahd Baddo Baddest’ which features Olamide and Davido. The title relates to the alias names the stars have given themselves and have come to be known as in the industry. This tune comes off Falz’s ‘sophomore album “Stories That Touch”.
Lil Kesh makes his input known in the Olamide freestyle tune ‘Who you epp’. Check out his version and share your thoughts.
Paul Okoye of Psquare’s son, Andre turns a year older today, Sunday, April 10, and both his parents wrote some really cute message to celebrate their little king. Among those who wished him a happy birthday are his mother, Anita Okoye who wrote him a lenghty message, and his uncles, Peter Okoye & Jude Engees. “APRIL 10, 2016 Happy Happy 3rd birthday to my amazing gift from God!! A few months ago it hit me how independent you are…Seeing you grow into this well-mannered, kind-hearted person,making friends on your own, developing your own identity, your own jokes, your own laugh,…
Nollywood actress, Dakore Akande was recently featured on the cover of Blanck Digital magazine’s latest issue. The mum of two also talks about loving her body, wanting bigger boobs and more. According to her, “You could have a banging body and a terrible personality. Your banging bods may help you get a man but won’t necessarily keep him. I want to believe that the general driver to look your best is usually for yourself; all other reasons are secondary.” She also spoke on getting her body back in shape after pregnancy. She said, “I used to be very self-conscious but…
When he said he was “Sorry”, he meant he should be forgiven and he would change for the good. The singer has reportedly donated a whopping $10,000 to the music program at the Tulsa’s Central High School in Oklahoma. The superstar also performed an acoustic set for students during his Thursday’s surprise visit to the school. The Biebs’ generous donation and acoustic show took place just a few hours before he performed at his ‘Purpose World Tour’ concert at Tulsa’s Bok Center on Thursday night, April 7. During his Tulsa appearance, the Canandian singer hinted on Twitter, Thursday morning, “Something…
Beyonce and Jay Z have reportedly stopped plans of having their second child amid increasing speculations that the music couple’s marriage in on the brink. A family insider clams the ‘Dangerously In Love’ singer, 34, recently made the decision to halt fertility treatments, which had been taking a toll on her. “Bey’s had enough and wants to give her body a break,” noted the source told Radar Online. The site adds that Queen Bey is a bit frustrated over the state of her rocky relationship with husband of eight years. “Jay’s got Tidal alongside a few lawsuits to focus on…
Social media personality, Kemi Olunloyo has said that popular blogger, Linda Ikeji broke up a relationship between her cousin and popular On Air Personality, Dan Foster. Ms Olunloyo made the claim during a recent appearance on Frankly Speaking With Jola Sotubo. “I have a lot of history with Linda. She was the one that came between my cousin’s wedding and Dan Foster.” Ms Olunloyo said. “Dan Foster and Deola Olunloyo, my cousin, were going to get married and the wedding was cancelled three weeks to the wedding because of a model called Linda Ikeji. She wrecked the home, she was…
Following the Kardashian’s vacation trip, Kanye West and Kim kardashian have been spotted out with their daughter, North West as she learns how to ski. The West family joins the rest of the Kardashian clan on their skiing vacation trip in Vali Colorado, which they had embarked on earlier this week. North was not the only toddler enjoying her first skiing trip, as her favourite cousin, Penelope Disick was also spotted trying her little legs on the slopes of Vali. Scott Disick was also pictured with the family as they decide to take a break from their busy lives and…
Female comedian Helen Paul has settled her rift with stand-up comedian Gordons. Remember that on October 4 during an AY Live show in Port-Harcourt, Gordons and Helen Paul had a rift on stage after one of the comedienne’s jokes sort of hit Gordons below the belt. AY had to carry Helen Paul off stage so that it won’t turn super ugly. Now it seems that all is good between both comedians. Today (November 24) Gordons shared two selfies of him with Helen Paul. It’s good to see things that two of them have buried the hatchet. In October veteran comedian…
Helen Paul will not take any form of trolling from fans and followers for doing what she does best. The actress was slammed by an Instagram user when fellow comedian AY Makun took to his Instagram page to share photos of artistes performing at his upcoming show, AY Live: 10 years on stage. He shared a photo of Paul, who was listed as one of the comic acts for the show and that was when one of his followers decided to rant. The attacker said Helen should stick to radio because she felt the “Jara” presenter wasn’t funny. Moments later,…
Helen Paul has taken to her Instagram page to share lovely new photos of herself from a new photoshoot, with striking poses that are so like her. The comedienne shared the lovely photos today, April 8, 2016, looking beautiful, relaxed and happy for a shoot, although she did not specify which. Helen rocked a lovely pink, short dress with black lacy details, paired with black low heeled stilettos and perfectly blended makeup. In one of the photos she shared, Helen is pictured with her right leg up on a stout wall in front of her, while she looked back at…