Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule, has said sitting president and governors seeking re-election should vacate office before poll is conducted to enable a free and fair process. Sule said general elections in the country are not credible because incumbent leaders conduct them. The elder statesman stated this on Wednesday, April 13, while speaking as as conference ambassador at the University of Calabar, during the premier edition of the Faculty of Arts International Conference, April 2016. Sule said Nigeria and most African states have not gotten democratic governance right because of the failure to…
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Ex-Kogi Governor, Idris Wada on Thursday, April 14, tendered the original copy of his voter card before the state election petition tribunal to authenticate his candidacy in the Kogi governorship election. Wada, who contested the November 21 governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tendered the card while being led in evidence by his Counsel, Mr Chris Uche (SAN). Other documents tendered by the ex-governor were the total number of valid votes for the November 21, 2015 and December 5, 2015 governorship election in the state. The documents also included a nomination form containing his profile,…
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki was absent as Senators voted for the amendment of the Code of Conduct Act. Vanguard reports that the plenary session of Thursday, April 14, 2016, was presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. Ekweremadu also cleared the air on allegations that the amendment was aimed at getting Saraki off the hook, as he faces trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He said “Let me just say that this bill absolutely has nothing to do with the proceedings going on at the code of conduct tribunal in which the senate president is…
Former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan, Reuben Abati has urged Nigerians to stop blaming the government alone for the country’s problems. Abati also said, via an article titled “Who governs Nigeria?” that all citizens share a collective responsibility to make the country better. Read the full article below: During the Jonathan administration, an outspoken opposition spokesperson had argued that Nigeria was on auto-pilot, a phrase that was gleefully even if ignorantly echoed by an excitable opposition crowd. Deeper reflection should have made it clear even to the unthinking that there is no way any country can ever be on auto-pilot,…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is very strict on money matters. Osinbajo made the disclosure on Thursday, April 14, 2016, during the presentation of a book written by the president’s wife, Aisha Buhari. “The president and I are on half salaries. The president is very strict on money issues. So, don’t expect me to make a large donation,” he said. Osinbajo attended the event as a representative of Buhari, who is currently in China for an official visit. The event was also attended by Senator Oluremi Tinubu who represented her husband and chairman of the…
Former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that her recent statement about failure of the last administration to save for the raining days as the reason for the current economic crisis in the country was miscontrued. Clarifying the statement in in a communique issued by her media aide, Paul Nwabuikwu, on Friday, April 15, Okonjo-Iweala said she was referring to the opposition of some governors to the efforts of the immediate past administration to save in the excess crude account (ECA) and in sovereign wealth fund (SWF). The statement read: “Some recent media reports have distorted comments made by…
‘Mama Africa’, Yemi Alade yesterday, April 14, 2016 received a lot of backlash following her disapproving a fans drawing of her. The singer shared an artwork of herself that was made by a fan on her Instagram page. The pen drawing shows the signer posing on a bed wearing a huge smile. Although, the fan had tried with the recreation of the original photo, the drawing actually looked nothing like Yemi Alade. Yemi reposted the picture on her IG page and jokingly captioned it with “Please my dear, REMOVE ME FROM THIS PICTURE AND PUT YOURSELF…E GO FIT YOU PASS.”…
Liam Hemsworth has rubbished reports that he’s engaged to Miley Cyrus despite the pop star still wearing her engagement ring he gave her years ago after the couple reconciled last month. Rumors of an engagement between the former couple started when the Cyrus started wearing what appeared to be the same engagement ring she got from Liam before their break up in 2013. In an interview with TV Week on March 31, Hemsworth insists: “I am not engaged, no.” However, its true the pair are definitely back together and were recently spotted in public together for the first time since…
Nollywood filmamker, Seun Egbegbe in a recent interview reveals his ex-lover, Toyin Aimakhu messed herself up following their epic feud. The CEO of Ebony Films Production Nigeria Limited in an interview with Goldmyne TV said, “She really messed herself up, I don’t want to talk about her again, she’s not relevant to me.” He further continued with, “Toyin Aimakhu is a very good person, I won’t lie to you, but she’s the kind of person that’s not ready to stay under any man’s roof. What she did to me, she really went far.” Also speaking about his threat to producers…
Tyga has denied rumors of being sued for $450,000 and his cars repossessed because of unpaid debt Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend was allegedly sued by Choice Motor Credit (CMC) for $450,000 claiming the rapper owes them in back payments. The company reportedly threatened to repossess his Lamborghini. The ‘Rack City’ rapper took to his Twitter on April 14 to clear the air. While trying to explain what really happened to his Lamborghini, the former Cash Money rapper said, he only sold his car to get another one and no one collected his car from him for debt owed. He later blamed…
Banky W is such a charmer! The RnB star surprised his ‘number one’ fan, 7-year-old Tatyana, with a cute birthday present. Banky who said he adores her shared a short clip of the ‘little songstress atop her bike singing his hit song ‘Jaiye ori mi’. According to the Samsung ambassador, “Awww she likes her birthday present!! Meet Tatyana, one of my youngest (and favourite) fans in the world!! She just turned 7 and I absolutely adore her. Thank you to her Aunt @sugaplays for bringing her to my attention.. enjoy hun – Much luv from Uncle Banky.” The E.M.E label…
Savvy Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shut trolls up with her latest photo on Instagram, today April 15, 2016. The actress who recently came under fire for revealing her husband goes to the market because of her status shared a photo of herself pounding yam in the kitchen. “Hehehe… When you’re married to an #Edoman. Lol..#poundedyam #sometimes,” she captioned the photo. All this comes after the singer and humanitarian was trolled for letting her husband go to the market. The actress in an interview described her husband as a ‘strong man for understanding my status.’ According to her, “Let me…
What would Rihanna do without Drake in Toronto, Canada? Absolutly nothing amazing! The pop star reportedly brought Drake as her special guest on stage at her Toronto concert on April 14 and during their performance for ‘Work’, RiRi was seen grinding on her ex lover’s crotch as fans screamed. According to so many eyewitnesses, Rihanna showed off her sexy grinding skills all over Drake, and it was downright HOT! Drake also performed one of his new songs live for the first time! It’s not the first time this pair gets the fans all wild up on stage. Drake’s joined Rihanna…
Jennifer Lopez who made a stunning cover girl for W magazine’s latest issue, has opened up on her failed marriage and more in the feature interview with the publication. The pop star discussed her failed marriage, men, being a woman in the entertainment business and the challenges she has had to face over the years. Jlo who has made staying relevant in the music industry seem like a piece of cakes, hilariously describes what it is like to date other musicians. When asked about dating fellow musicians, Lopez tells W magazine: “Musicians are too self-absorbed. They are too concerned with…
Ciara and Kelly Rowland have been spotted while out on a play date with their sons, Titan and Future, earlier this week. The accomplished singers were spotted stepping out with their sons, complete with strollers as they hit a nearby park for a play date with their boys. The photos show the duo taking time out to actually be mothers to their sons, as they moved childish attraction to another. Ciara and Kelly were seen like never before, making them seem easier to relate to seeing as they engage in normal activities that might be assumed to be unusual for…
Ali Baba and his lovely wife, Mary Apkobome hit a milestone in their marriage today as they marked their year anniversary by renewing their vows. Following the renewal of their vows today, April 15, 2016 after 10 years of marriage, the ace comedian took it a step further, sharing throwback photos from the wedding which took place in 2006. Ali Baba whose real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere and his wife are seen holding a bible as they were getting ready to recite their marital vows in the photos taken during the marriage renewal. The photos of the wedding which…
Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink says that Eden Hazard must play like a kid to rediscover his best form, and says he is wary of giving too much advice to incoming first-team head coach Antonio Conte. Shorn of confidence and plagued by hip and groin injuries since the turn of the year, Hazard has been a shadow of the player who inspired Chelsea to the Premier League title with 14 goals and nine assists last season, failing to score in 26 appearances in the competition this term. Hiddink says that Hazard is “on the edge” of full fitness as he…
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reiterated that the club will not permit star forward Neymar to play at both the Copa America and Olympics for Brazil this summer. As Brazil’s national captain and undisputed best player, Neymar could well feature at both the Copa America Centenario in the United States from June 3-26 and then also in the Olympics in his home country which is being played between Aug. 3-20. This would make it difficult for the Blaugrana attacker to also fit in some rest this summer and also prepare properly with his teammates for the start of the…
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola warned his players to beware the threat of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semifinals. Guardiola stressed that Atletico had beaten Barcelona twice in the past three Champions League campaigns, knocking them out on their way to the 2014 final and defeating them in this year’s last eight. “Barcelona have dominated in the past few years and remain the best team in Europe,” he told a news conference. “And Atletico have been the only team able to beat Barcelona twice. They know what they have to do.” Guardiola praised Atletico coach Diego Simeone, describing him…
Louis van Gaal does not expect any Manchester United player to agitate for an exit if the club fail to reach the Champions League, and suggested that goalkeeper David De Gea was always going to stay at United despite a near-deal with Real Madrid last summer. The current crop are looking to avoid the ignominy of missing out on a place at European football’s top table, just as David Moyes’ side did following a miserable 2013-14 campaign. United head into Saturday’s clash with rudderless Aston Villa four points shy of fourth-placed Manchester City, but even usurping their neighbours may not…