President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, met with Nigerians resident in Saudi Arabia. Buhari arrived in the holy land on Monday, February 22, 2016, and was received by the Governor, Prince Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. He was also hosted to a reception by Saudi King, Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
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Nigerian and Cameroonian soldiers have killed 23 Boko Haram terrorists during a joint operation in Borno State, the Nigerian Army has said. The disclosure was made via a statement issued by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. It reads: “The joint operation which was carried out with Cameroonian forces was quite successful as a number of the terrorists were killed, some of their weapons and equipment either destroyed or captured.” “Unfortunately, 3 soldiers sustained injuries and a vehicle damaged as a result of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Troops also encountered about 10 other IEDs along…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that all those found wanting in the 2016 budget padding scam will not go unpunished. The President said this while reacting to questions at a meeting with members of the Nigerian Community in Saudi Arabia at the Nigerian House in Riyadh on Tuesday evening. Buhari, who said that he never knew what was budget padding until when the case was reported in the 2016 budget, promised to fish out all those involved in the act with a view to sanctioning them to serve as deterrent to others. He announced that his administration had introduced a…
The Sokoto State Board of Internal Revenue said on Wednesday that it had collected about N6 billion as internally generated revenue in 2015. Chairman of the board Alhaji Musa Maccido, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto that much would have been collected if the businessmen community had paid their taxes. He said that only 10 per cent of business men and women in the state paid taxes to the government which was effecting the revenue generation in the state. Maccido called on the government to set up mobile courts to prosecute defaulters. He explained that such mobile…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said that China and Japan are refusing to cooperate with the agency’s war against corruption. Magu made the disclosure on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, during a meeting with the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria, Punch reports. “The cooperation from the Chinese end has been very minimal, it is not encouraging,” Magu said. “There is more collaboration from the US, the United Kingdom and Switzerland essentially through INTERPOL or government to government,” he added. Magu also urged the bankers to assist the agency in…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leadership has approved a three months tenure for the newly appointed Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, According to LI reports. It was reported that the decision was taken at the Ondo State Governor’s lodge in Abuja today, February 23, by a large number of the party’s stakeholders and authority. The meeting comprised of the PDP Governors’ Forum, the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), the National Assembly Caucus, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and state caucuses. According to the Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, who spoke to newsmen after the meeting, Sheriff was…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has condemned Governor Adams Oshiomhole for scrapping the Edo State Transport Management Agency (EDSTMA). The party described the Edo Governor’s action as a policy somersault. The PDP also said the government needs to tell the citizens of Edo state, the real reason why he sacked the traffic agency officials. Speaking to newsmen, the PDP state chairman, Dan Orbih, said “Oshiomhole told a big lie when he said EDSTMA officials were not employed, constituted and empowered by his government to harass, intimidate and collect levies and fines from innocent Edo road users. “Oshiomhole…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governors’ Forum and other organs of the party have pledged their support to the new National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff. Chairman of the forum, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo, announced this at a news conference after forum’s meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Mimiko said the major organs of the party had agreed to stand by Sheriff as the party’s national chairman. “I am happy to let you know that all the major organs in the party have agreed to stand by our national chairman, to ensure that our party moves forward.…
The Ekiti state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of withholding N19.4b bailout funds accrued to the state. The party also alleged that it was a deliberate plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to cripple the economy of Ekiti state. Premium Times reports that the state PDP spokesman, Jackson Adebayo said “Out of N29 billion requested from the federal government, only N9.6 billion was released to Ekiti State, hence it was evident that Ekiti State was particularly marked for this financial punishment to prepare ground for the 2018 governorship election in the…
Market women in Port Harcourt, River State have allegedly been paying tax for Governor Nyesom Wike’s perfume, reports say. The women, who trade at Mile Three Market in the Diobu area of the state capital, made the claim while protesting at the Government House, Punch reports. “Each of us pays levies ranging from N1, 500 to N4, 000. The one that is annoying us and forced us to embark on this protest is the N2, 000 for ‘Governor’s perfume’. They said the money would be used to purchase perfume for the governor,” one market woman, identified as Gift, said. “The…
The beef between two popular rappers, The Game and Young Thug is moving from heated to strangely sweet. Less than a week ago, The Game in a comment on Instagram said that he’d “beat the Victoria secret out Young Thug”. And now, the two rappers are seemingly exchanging pleasantries with regard to the cuteness of their respective daughters. Out of nowhere, Young Thug posted a picture of The Game’s daughter to Instagram. “Such a cutie,” he wrote. “Wish she was my kid!!” He quickly deleted the post, but not before The Game heard about it and clapped back a couple…
50 Cent is confident, proud, never backs down from a fight and seems to take pleasure in being a controversial topic of discussion as he shares another photo featuring stacks of dollar bills. The rapper just loves to flaunt his assets, both physical and otherwise, and this is far from the first time he has shared this kind of controversial photos even though he claims to be bankrupt. Following a judges ruling against him in the case between himself and Rick Ross’ baby mama, which would have cost him a pretty penny, the cunning rapper had quickly declared bankruptcy but…
Chelsea Handler adds to the list of people who have called out rapper, Kanye West in recent weeks, as she states her opinion about him. The ‘Chelsea Does’ star thinks Kanye has been headed into trouble for years and said on Monday, February 22, 2016, “I’ve always thought he’s a maniac,” “And he just sounds like more of one. He’s delusional.” West has made headline in the past few weeks, especially with his beef over the title of his new album, which he went on to name ‘The Life of Pablo’. He also asked Facebook owner, Mark Zuckerberg via Twitter…
Davido is balling, and he’s balling real hard! The popular Nigerian singer has just got himself some brand new jewelries custom made by his jeweller, Greg Yuna. The self proclaimed, OBO who was recently featured on Fadar Magazine’s 2nd Global issue shared photos of himself in a Limo along with his jeweler holding on to new blings and a customized wrist watch. He shared a photo along with the words, ‘NO BE MAN DO AM! NAH GOD!’ The proud father of two recently revealed to Fadar he paid Meek Mill $200,000 for ‘Fans Mi’ feature. Davido’s Fadar feature is made…
Yesterday, popular Canadian rock producer, Bob Ezrin took his media perception and criticized Kanye West’s discography. In a scathing analysis of Yeezy’s impact to music culture that appeared on “The Lefsetz Letter,” Ezrin explained that West suffered for delusion of grandeur and he wasn’t the legend he claimed to be. “Unlike other creators in his genre like Jay-Z, Tupac, Biggie or even M.C. Hammer for that matter, it’s unlikely that we’ll be quoting too many of Kanye’s songs 20 years from now,” Ezrin wrote. “He didn’t open up new avenues of public discourse like NWA, or introduce the world to…
Just yesterday it was reported that comedian AY Makun’s wife Mabel had left her matrimonial home as their marriage was on the brink of collapse. And now, family friend Freeze of Cool Fm has reacted to their breakup stories all over the internet. In a post shared on his Instagram page, the media personality pleaded with Mabel to take care of her home and not allow the devil come in the midst of her and the popular comedian. He wrote, ”I sincerely hope and pray that what I am hearing is false. You guys are my favorite couple. AY is…
Reality TV star, Khloe Kardashian has called out Houston Rockets basketball player, James Harden concerning an allegation that he cheated on her in their relationship. In an episode of “Kocktails with Khloe”, she claimed the NBA star sweet talked her into staying committed, but he ended up not being committed. “He sought me out, he wanted to be committed … then wasn’t committed.” Since the recovery of Lamar Odom, rumours have it that the two have gotten back together even though they were never divorced. Khloe cancelled her divorce proceedings following the an incident last October, when Odom was hospitalised…
Earlier in the day it was reported that comedian AY Makun’s wife Mabel had left her matrimonial home as their marriage is on the brink of collapse. It was also discovered that Mabel Makun had deleted her Instagram account. Now AY has reacted to the breakup stories that is all over the internet. “Some blogs are, for the most part, the bringers of bad news… and it’s not entirely the bloggers fault, bad news gets higher ratings, travels faster and sells more than good news” wrote the 37-year-old comedian on Instagram. “The reality is that you will continue to hear…
Following the release of visuals for Rihanna’s ‘Work’ featuring Drake, the rapper has taken to Instagram to thank her for another hit song. Drake had scored his number one Billboard hit with Riri’s feature in ”What’s My Name” and has done the same once again with ‘Work’. The rapper who had earlier shared BTS photos with Rihanna from the set of Work, shared another photo, holding the 27-yr-old, commenting: “Two number ones and they are both cause of you…Midas Touch Riri. Thank you!!!” Work had risen to the number one slot shortly after the video had been released, making a…
Burna Boy has shared a photo of a rare beauty via his instagram page, calling her his future wife, as he wished her a happy birthday. The lady identified as Edith Williams,rocked a blue forming hugging dress, with a slit up the middle in the photo collage Burna shared. The dancehall singer shared the photo, commenting: “Happy birthday to @edithwilliams The woman I’m probably gunna marry one day God willing. Love you nd hope u get everything u wish for in life. Kisses and love.” Wonder if the star who loves to play his cards close to his chest, is…