The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, says the party is not oblivious to hardships facing Nigerians. Odigie-Oyegun said this while briefing newsmen after the APC’s National Executive Council (NEC), meeting in Abuja on Thursday, March 24, 2016. “Naturally, this would have been the time to roll out the drums and to celebrate loudly but I think that being a government and a party that is responsive, we are very well aware of the hardships in the land. “For that reason, it should be a period of introspection, a period for memories and a period for…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he has three more years to prove himself to critics of his government. Buhari made the statement on Thursday, March 24, 2016, during a meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. “I know you are being harassed since the election that they haven’t seen anything on the ground. Well, if you have any explanation that could be accepted, (it) is that you have three more years to go,” Buhari said. “For globetrotting, sometimes, you need to present your case on personal basis to your economic colleagues and neighbours. Nothing is…
The Presidency has said that it has no links with social media advocacy group, #IStandWithBuhari. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu via a statement released on Friday, March 25, 2016. The statement reads: The Presidency formally dissociates itself from the #Istandwithbuhari advocacy group and demands that the group should immediately stop claiming any alliance with the Buhari Administration. The Presidency also demands that the persons behind the controversial #Istandwithbuhari group should stop using President Muhammadu Buhari’s name and that of his wife, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari to promote…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has rubbished the just concluded National Economic Council (NEC) retreat, describing as mere “jamboree” and a “talk shop.” Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the Governor said the Buhari administration has not taken any definitive step to salvage the economic. “I was at the retreat and I can tell Nigerians categorically that it was just a jamboree. It was a waste of over N250 million public fund because most of the resource persons were the same people who ran their States aground,” Fayose said. He mentioned former governors…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will conclude and make returns in the constituencies where voting and collation were done in compliance with the Electoral Act in the Rivers State re-run elections. This is contained in statement signed by the INEC Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mr Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, on Friday, March 25, 2016, in Abuja. According to Uzzi, the decision was arrived at after the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, March 23, with the Rivers Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Supervisor and Monitors of the March 19 election. He noted that the commission has considered the submissions of…
Former governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, March 25, 2016, reportedly held a meeting with the National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff. Report said the meeting was about reconciling the aggrieved members of the party, in a bid to restructure it for possible take over of power in 2019. The leadership of the party has been struggling to reposition it since the massive loss in the 2015 general elections that literarily collapsed the foundation of the party. The party’s internal crisis however deepened after Sheriff emerged the National Chairman as many PDP chieftains, including a…
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Timi Frank, has expressed concerns over the continued trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He said Saraki, who has laboured and risked his life for the APC, does not deserve the current ordeal he is facing. According to statement released by Frank on Friday, March 25, he accused the APC leadership of turning its back on the Senate leader. He said the party leaders remain “quiet in the face of evil.” He said: “I sincerely hold that the current trial…
Manchester United is set to offer 34 year old Zlatan Ibrahimovic a mega £250k per week salary in order to tempt him to snub Chinese League, Arsenal and Chelsea interest. The Sweden and PSG player is at the prime of his career and has refused to sign a new deal with PSG. Man U officials have made him their prime target with his contract set to expire on the 1st of June, 2016. According to an exclusive report by DailyStar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will choose Man U if Jose Mourinho becomes their coach as he has a wonderful relationship with the…
News reports have revealed that Micheal Jackson’s children may stand to lose their $900million inheritance over their music legend father’s outstanding debts and tax returns. Mirror UK reports that the late king of pop’s children, Prince Jackson, 19, Paris Jackson, 17, and Blanket Jackson, 14, had been due to inherit £900 million upon hitting age 30. Sadly, tax authorities in America have reportedly been on the heels of the late star’s estate for $555million, asides extra debts of $300milion that Micheal had reportedly incured. A source close to the family reveals to The Sun, saying: “On paper the kids are…
Kiss Daniel announces the release of his debut album titled “New Era” scheduled to be released in May 2016. The artiste who has been behind such successful hits songs such as ‘Woju’, ‘Laye’ and more recently ‘Good Time’ announced this via his Instagram page earlier today. Referring to his fans, Kiss Daniel said “You gave me the inspiration needed to prepare this “love potion”. He went to announce that that the official single off the new album would be dropping soon. “It was difficult picking from the over 150 songs I have recorded over the time I have been signed…
Popular singer and songwriter Nomoreloss, Olumuyiwa Osinuga, passed away, Monday, March 21, 2016, after a brief illness. His manager Joyce Ize-Iyamu confirmed to Theinfostride that the singer had passed away. Following Lepacious Bose’s critic of some celebrities for sharing pictures of Nomoreloss, embattled Nigerian rapper, 2Shotz has also taken to Twitter to protest the way the late singer was treated by colleagues. According to him, “Once you are no longer popping or buzzing that’s it…. now they play his songs n celebrate him like they really cared…#Nomoreloss.” The cause of Nomoreloss’ death was not disclosed. Also, the family has not…
Funke Akindele has shared a new loved up selfie of herself and fiancé, JJC Skillz, cuddled up in bed via her snapchat account. The pair who had gotten engaged only recently have struggled to keep their love life away from prying eyes but now seem to be slipping, as this new photo proves. Akindele, 39, shared the cute snap, with the caption, “Back to bed with my boo.” The Award winning actress and Skillz, had earlier been spotted, piling on the PDA at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which held on March 5, 2016. The couple who…
Sound City OAP, Moet Abebe has finally put a lid on claims she ended things with boyfriend Monk Chief, in a new video she shared of them yesterday, Thursday, March 24, 2016. Abebe who recently deleted all of his photos form her page, offered no explanation on why she did it or why Chief himself has no memory of her on his social media. Last November, the OAP who had been preciously engaged showed off upcoming singer, Monk Chief, real name Chris Ojeme, as her new ‘bae.’ The duo made their red carpet debut at last year’s edition of Rhythm…
Ace comedian, Ali Baba shared a thought provoking post on his Instagram page some hours ago, where he talked about men disregarding the important things in a relationship as getting real event managers. Alibaba who recently celebrated hitting a 150k followers on his Instagram page, in his post pointed out that getting an ‘A class’ marriage one also needs an A class event manager. The comedian whose 10th wedding anniversary is in April wrote, “Any woman you marry is your event manager! She can make your life eventful orboring. And as events Managers go, if your life is an A…
Yesterday, Thursday, March 24, 2016, Nigerian Twitter was agog in a raging debate kicked off by a Reekadict who felt that Mavin singer, Reekado Banks was a much better artist than Wizkid. But Reekado ‘being the humble guy that he is’ has set the records straight reminding fans he is still an upcoming artiste. He took to Twitter and wrote, “Let me clear the air real quick. Wizkid isn’t only my mentor but one of the GREATS who have paved way for the young ones like me,” Reekado Banks tweeted yesterday, adding, “Please dont disrespect Wizkid by comparing him to…
Khloe Kardashian has now revealed why she stays in touch with the exes who are still in her life, including estranged NBA star hubby, Lamar Odom. Writing on her website, the reality star explained why she has never felt the need to cut ties from Odom, as well as her reasons for staying in touch with select few of her exes. Although Khloe has revealed that she would love to remarry Odom, she has now explained why they have stuck together so far. Opening up on the subject, she wrote: “Just because you break up with someone doesn’t mean you…
Despite denying she’s had any work done on her face a couple of times, reality star and TV host Khloe Kardashian has finally admitted to using facial fillers on her face. The Kardashian sister told Dr Terry Dubrow, of the TV show ‘Botched’, during an episode of her chat show Kocktails With Khloe on Wednesday night that she’d had facial fillers on. According to her, “It did not work for me. I looked crazy, and I still think the effects are in there – I went to have it all dissolved like three times,” she said. It seems Khloe had…
Popular Nigerian singer, Kiss Daniel has revealed he graduated with a 4.32GPA in ‘Water Engineering’ from the Federal Univeristy of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in 2013, putting his age, as at the time of graduation, at 18. The ‘Woju’ hit maker has since the revelation been a target for criticism. A Twitter user with the name, @Zubairthedream shared the newspaper clipping and asked, “How old are you, really? @iamkissdaniel,” before going on to list out these: “1. Engineering is a 5 year course. 2. Graduated in 2013 3. 21 last week.” Now, Twitter has been thrown into a debate with fans of…
Manchester United are confident of winning the race for in-demand Feyenoord youngster Tahith Chong, a source close to the Premier League club has said. Chong, who can play in midfield, on the wing or as a striker, is regarded as one of the best young talents to emerge from the Netherlands in recent years. Clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with Chong, but the source said that United have been tracking the 16-year-old for some time and believe they are in pole position to secure his signature. Chong had told FR12.nl in January that he expected to prolong…
Brazil legend Ronaldo says forcing Neymar to decide whether to compete in the Copa America or Olympics this summer is “cowardly.” Barcelona forward Neymar, the current Brazil captain, has expressed a willingness to play in both the Copa America in the United States in June as well as the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August. However, Barcelona are not obliged to release players for the Olympic tournament, in which each squad can only contain three players above the age of 23, and talks have taken place between the club and the Brazilian FA (CBF) over which competition he…