Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has denied reports that he’s planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade made the denial via a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Ita on Thursday, March 3, 2016. It reads: “In a recent briefing with newsmen, the governor stated in very clear terms that he is a member of the PDP. The fact that the governor has a very good relationship with President Buhari does not, in any way, suggest he wants to join the APC.” “For the avoidance of doubt, Governor…
Author: David Folami
The National Working Committee (NWC), of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) whose tenure is supposed to expire this month, is planning to extend its stay until August, 2017. Theinfostride gathered from a document prepared by the National Working Committee on Thursday night which is to be presented to the members of their party on Monday which indicated that they want extension of tenure. In the memo jointly signed by the National Organizing Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha and National Legal Adviser, Victor Kwan, claimed that only the offices of the National Chairman, National Secretary, Financial Secretary and the National Auditor are…
Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has said that Nigeria’s senators are too important to use buses for their official duties. Ndume made the comment following criticism from various sectors on the National Assembly’s plans to purchase vehicles worth N4.7 billion. “…Money has been budgeted but the budget has not been passed and you know there is this public debate going on that Senators should not buy cars,” Ndume said while appearing on Channels TV today, March 4, 2016. “Look I am a senator representing 9 Local governments. A Minister was appointed, 36 of them. All of them are driving a convoy…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has criticized the governments of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for performing below expectation. The comment was made by Lagos PDP Chairman, Tunji Shelle during the party’s General Assembly, Daily Trust reports. “A new government came in May 2015 and up till now, nothing has happened. We have the history of stolen budget, missing budget, and padded budget. Is that what we are looking for? Is that the change we are looking for?” Shelle said “I can’t see any spark in the new governor of Lagos State. The only thing…
Former president Goodluck Jonathan’s ex-aide-de-camp (ADC), Ojugbane Adegbe, has been released. Adegbe was arrested on February 11 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and later transferred to the custody of the Nigerian army. He was picked up in connection with the distribution of N10 billion to delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the 2015 general elections. The funds is believed to be from the controversial $2.1 billion meant for arms procurement for the military to fight insurgency. Confirming his release, Adegbe’s counsel, Ogwu Onoja, said he was freed today, March 4, following the Tuesday order of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead in Lagos and Nigeria. The comment was made by Lagos APC spokesman, Joe Igbokwe, according to Daily Trust. “The non-existing Lagos PDP says Governor Ambode has performed below expectation. Now, are they in Lagos? What does the PDP know about leadership and service delivery?” Igbokwe said. “Can they see the indelible marks the man has left in Lagos in less than one year? Can they see the monumental lighting of Lagos Metropolis? Can they see the security situation and the Security architecture…
Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to Senator Dino Melaye’s statement, berating his marriage to a non-Nigerian woman. Melaye made the statement at the plenary session on Wednesday, March 2, while speaking on a debate about the need for Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria goods. “We will also move in order to encourage the made-in-Nigeria products in Nigeria, begin to talk about made-in-Nigeria women. Apologies to my uncle, the governor of Edo state, we must, as a people, stop paying dowry in dollars and pounds. It is time for my colleagues here to become born again”, Melaye said. Reacting…
Globacom, Nigerian telecommunications operator and has released an official statement, denying the reports that their contract with P Square has been terminated. GLO revealed that its brand endorsement deal with music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as PSquare is still very much intact. The company confirmed this in a statement released in Lagos on Thursday that, contrary to media speculations, the twins were still its brand ambassadors, adding that it was only in the process of reviewing contracts with its ambassadors, including the twins. “We have not disengaged PSquare or any of our other ambassadors. We are currently…
HKN boss, Davido in an interview jokingly claims he’s a virgin. The pop singer was asked how long he could go without sex but he dodged the question by throwing it back at the interviewer who revealed she was a virgin and Davido also claimed to be one. According to him, ‘if you are, then i am a virgin too.’ The self proclaimed OBO unveiled a new act, Mayor Kun unto his HKN Gang. Davido, who unveiled the new act at an interactive session with the media moments ago, disclosed that Mayor Kun, an Afro pop singer is the next…
Veteran comedian, Ali Baba took to his Instagram page to pen his thoughts on placing importance on things that matter in relationships. According to him, getting the spare keys to your partners apartment is the ultimate trust. He wrote, “Sometimes it’s too late to know how much a relationship means to you till after you have lost it. The things you took for granted begin to mean a lot. The expectations you had disappear. It gets worse when you think, I could and should have done more. Certain things may not be worth it after all said and done. But…
Pop music icon, 2Baba Idibia is balling real hard! The singer got an 18 carat pure gold necklace encrusted with diamonds from celebrity jeweller, Malivelihood. Called the Key to the City of Lagos. The key is shaped to the Civic Towers, Oriental hotel and Exon Mobil building. 2Baba shared the photo on his Instagram page with the caption, “Major Key Alert @malivelihood , Diamond key pedant to the city of Lagos.”
Just when it was thought controversy won’t trail Ice Prince and his girlfriend, Maima Nkewa anymore, she goes and shows off pierced nipples. The hot girlfriend of Ice Prince shared a photo of herself in a blue gown without any bra on showing off her nips for all to see. The award winning Chocolate City rapper and his French-Ghanaian girlfriend Maima where recently involved in a cheating scandal when it was reported that Maima Nkewa was dating a Yoruba man named Akinbode based in Abuja while seeing the rapper. On January 19, 2016 Ice Prince on two separate occasions hinted…
Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro is tired of people asking about her pregnancy all the time. According to her, “ovary watchers that ask for due date or the sex of your baby when you aren’t even pregnant or you didn’t announce a pregnancy.. It’s really awkward so please just stop”. She disclosed, “pregnancy is really sensitive and women go through a lot so if someone isn’t pregnant or doesn’t announce a pregnancy please keep your opinion/questions to yourself.” She re-shared a photo from a fellow Instagram user with the words: “This people that congratulate you on Instagram, ovary watchers that ask…
Controversial Nigerian Reggae/dancehall artist, Burna Boy has ditched his black dreads for something totally different. The singer took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself at the salon sporting a golden hairdo. He captioned it, ‘Feelin goldish today. Just cuz I can.’ The Spaceship Entertainment super star recently won the One Africa Award, becoming the first ever winner of the award. The versatile act won two other awards for his collaboration with AKA on the South African act‘s hit song ‘Baddest’. He went home with a Best Hit Single award as well as Best Collaboration for the song. Burna…
Nigerian rapper Falz, 25, is one of the emerging rappers in Nigeria. His unique English flow laced with Yoruba accent has made him very popular. Falz’s rise in music is mostly the same. The sin of popular lawyer Femi Falana went to St Leos Catholic Primary School in Lagos and later went to Olashore International Secondary School, Osun state. In 2012 he became a barrister after studying Law at the University of Reading. Falz started doing music when he was at Olashore. In the year 2007, he released his first body of work ‘Shakara’ a mixtape. Circa 2010 Falz started…
Kendall Jenner got a little violent during a wild night out in Paris on March 3. Eye witnesses claim the 20-year-old model punched a paparazzo in the face while making her way through a massive crowd in the French capital. According to Hollywood Life, there was a huge crowd outside L’Arc in Paris when Kendall and BFF Gigi Hadid made their way to their car, and the girls got noticeably frustrated as they had trouble making their way through. Photogs caught the angry look on Kendall’s face, and in another shot, she’s seen inserting herself right into the chaos. There’s…
Beyonce has shared behind the scene photos from her Superbowl 50 performance, as she preps for the performance that left many mind blown. The pop singer was pictured getting prepared for the big night, laughing with her crew back stage of the epic yearly event. Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy, which she shares with rapper hubby, Jay Z had also been pictured dancing with Chris Martin at the Super Bowl, as shared on the singer’s website. Although Beyonce’s epic performance raised a lot of brows and speculations, it would be hard to forget for those same reasons.
Samson Siasia is eyeing a win against Egypt in in his first competitive game since returning to the saddle as Nigeria head coach last month. The 48-year-old is ready to give an arm and a leg to ensure that the Super Eagles claim the full points in their Africa Cup of Nations Group G qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on March 25. The former Nigerian international striker is excited that the invited players are also raring to go against the North Africans. “We must make sure that we win at home. Whatever…
Top European soccer clubs have discussed changing the Champions League to ensure the elite are always in it and the likes of Leicester City – who are leading the English Premier League – are not, according to a US sports executive involved in the talks. Charlie Stillitano, chairman of Relevent Sports, met representatives of five of the biggest Premier League clubs on Tuesday to discuss a new structure for Europe’s top club competition, which he says would better reward those clubs which generate most of the revenues in the sport. Relevent Sports is controlled by billionaire Stephen Ross, owner of…
Manchester United’s injury problems are easing with Phil Jones, Antonio Valencia and Marouane Fellaini in contention to face West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, manager Louis van Gaal said. United have won their last four matches in all competitions despite having as many as 14 players unavailable including captain Wayne Rooney, midfielder Fellaini and defenders Chris Smalling, Luke Shaw, Jones and Valencia. “Players are coming back but then, normally, they cannot play a match because the rhythm of the game is much higher,” Van Gaal told MUTV on Friday. “Maybe because I’m forced because of the circumstances to take a risk,…