Ex-Member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ahmed Wadada has joined a list of dignitaries that have been appealing to Nasarawa state governor, Gov. Umaru Al-Makura over the sack of Ruqaiyyat Tijjani-Usman. In an interview with newsmen, the ex-lawmaker urged the governor to rescind his decision to sack Miss Tijjani-Usman, over her comments on her Face book page. Tijjani-Usman’s appointment was terminated on Thursday, February 25, 2016 for allegedly criticising the government for not doing enough to fight Lassa fever outbreak in the state.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that members of Boko Haram are no longer threats to the country and world at large. Admitting that the sect’s activities had led to loss of many lives and displacement of innocent people in the country, Buhari said his administration had cleverly reduced the havoc wrecked by the terrorists. Speaking on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Qatar, President Buhari addressed conflicts in Syria and Yemen saying Qatar has a genuine intention in solving the issues. “The conflicts in Yemen and Syria with their attendant humanitarian crisis need genuine international effort to solve,” he said. Speaking…
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has declared his unflinching support for a two-state solution to the Israel- Palestine conflict. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Buhari made the statement during a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hammad Al-Thani, on Sunday, February 28, 2016. In his words, “I want to assure you that we will stand side by side with you, until our brothers and sisters in Palestine achieve their desired objectives.” Continuing, ‘Our support for various Security Council resolutions restoring and respecting 1967 boundaries with Jerusalem as capital of Palestine is firm and unshaken.’ “As…
The Federal Ministry of Finance says it saves the Federal Government N2.29 billion monthly since December 2015 by eliminating 23,846 ghost workers from its payroll. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by Mr Festus Akanbi, Special Adviser, Media, to the Minister of Finance. It stated that the salary bill for February 2016 had reduced by N2.293 billion when compared to December 2015. According to the ministry, the figure represents a percentage of the number of non-existing workers who had hitherto been receiving salary from various ministries, departments and agencies. According to the statement, its findings are…
Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki said the frivolous petition bill seeking to gag social media users is dead on arrival. The Senate President stated this during his speech at the Social Media Week in Lagos. He said the National Assembly believes the social media has a role to play in the development of Nigeria. He said section four of the frivolous petition bill won’t even be considered if at all the Senate will consider the bill. “The frivolous petition bill, just like every other bill that must go through process should be something Nigerians should not fear. Let me tell…
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki cannot be removed from his present position, reiterates the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye. Dino, who spoke at the Social Media Week in Lagos, described Saraki as irremovable from the office of Senate President. “Saraki is irremovable,” Dino said, “Politicians get attacks from every corner of the social media but Nigerians should be able to verify information before attacking someone.” Dino said, “Few days ago, I was attacked on Social Media for driving recklessly in Port Harcourt and I was in Abuja. Some people sit in their bedrooms…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said that his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is an act of persecution. Saraki made the comment today, February 26, 2016, while speaking at a Social Media Week event in Lagos. “It is not a fight against corruption, it is more about being persecuted,” the Senate President said when he was asked by Declan Galvin of Sahara Reporters why he had refused to resign. “We are public servants and you must fill your asset declaration form when you get in office and I did mine 13 years ago. “The charges have…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said that the party has suffered enough for its mistakes. Sheriff made the comment on Thursday, February 25, 2016, during a meeting with a delegation of the Arewa Social Media Forum (ASMEFO) in Abuja, The Cable reports. The PDP Chairman also reportedly said that he would not work with “recalcitrant and unrepentant party members”. “We have the mandate of the party members and leaders to re-position the party and we will not work with anyone who will create crisis or violence in the party, no matter their positions,”…
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, today, February 26, says President Muhammadu Buhari is “an international salesman” marketing Nigeria abroad. While defending the continued foreign trips of the President, Oyegun said the travels are opening up the country to more investors, noting that the move is “necessary at this point in time”. The APC leader was speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja. He assured that Nigerians will reap the dividends of the trip by the time it starts manifesting in the coming months. Oyegun said Buhari’s current visit to the Middle East…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disassociated itself from a fake online portal opened in the name of the party. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Richard Ihediwa, Special Assistant to the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Olisa Metuh, on Saturday in Abuja. It stated that the fake online portal: www.pdpmembership.org/register; was demanding Nigerians to register as members of PDP through an electronically guided form. “The PDP states categorically that this online portal does not belong to it; is not associated to it, and has nothing to do with it at any level and in anyway whatsoever.…
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, on Friday urged political leaders and government officials to entrench good governance and shun all forms of corruption. Adebule gave the advice while speaking with journalists at the funeral service of the late Mrs Olayemisi Johnson, wife of the former administrator of Lagos State, retired Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson. She appealed to those in authority to always uphold the trust reposed in them and ensure transparency in the running of government affairs. Adebule described the late Johnson as a worthy role model, a mother of all, and a woman of high integrity…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the continued operation of Joint Projects Account by the Kwara State Government, describing it as illegal. Mr Iyiola Oyedepo, PDP Chairman in the state, told newsmen in Ilorin on Sunday that the account, set up to finance joint projects between the state and local councils, was unconstitutional. According to him, the move is to strip local councils of their autonomy as guaranteed by the Constitution. Oyedepo challenged the state government to declare to the public, the total number of projects executed through the joint account in any of the 16 local councils in…
Sophie Rammal who hit the limelight a few years ago after featuring in Wizkid’s Holla at Your Boy music video has welcomed her first child with husband, Wale Alakija. Congrats!
TMZ reported that Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are on thin ice after a blowout fight over his impending house arrest. Nicki has reacted, branding the rumour as a fake story …
They were plagued by break up rumours last week…but they are doing fine and looking fabulous!
With the recent controversies in the camp of Psquare, one-half of the duo, Paul Okoye has spoken on the issue, saying all is well. In this recent interview with Naij, he says people will always ask for more and expect more from Psquare. He also spoke on the reason why he set up RudeBoy Records and the signing of Muno to the label. Towards the end of the interview, he expressed regret on not signing some pop acts earlier. When asked to list them, he mentioned 9ice, Phyno and Kiss Daniel. He blamed it on the multiple CEOs at Square…
Next World Music boss, Jaywon is gearing up for the release of his first album under his label titled ‘Oba Orin’. Jaywon teased his fans on what to expect from the album with the release of his track with Ancestral records boss, 9ice on the tune ‘Jolly Muke‘. The former Kennis Music act’s album is one to watch out for, as the album also features inputs from Small Doctor, Reminisce, Seriki and Kefchild. The singer has also recently presented pictures from his photoshoot and he looks quite dapper.
Following Ciara’s arrival to Nigeria for Darey Art Alade’s ‘Love Like A Movie 3’, popular media personalities Toolz and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu already met up with the international star.
Today marks the birthday of Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson and amidst other goodwill messages other celebs have been posting, his estranged wife, Toyin Aimakhu has also shared her birthday message to him on Instagram. Toyin who has since moved on with Lagos socialite, Seun Egbegbe is praying God guides Adeniyi to the right path.
Nigerian rapper, Ruggedman has kicked off a social media competition for his latest song titled ‘Seyi Shay’ featuring YBNL boss, Olamide. According to Ruggedman, the winner of the contest will smile home with a Christian Louboutin shoe – and here’s how to win: * Download the song from http://cloud9.com.ng/ruggedman/seyi-shaysingle/ * Post a video of you singing or dancing to your favourite part of the track with the hashtag #SeyishayByRuggedman * Tag @RuggedyBaba @5ivemusicgroup @Cloud9musicng @baddosneh @iamseyishay * The craziest and first to get 300 likes wins.