Author: David Folami

7000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, recently defected to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in a bid to show their support for Senator David Mark who will be contesting the February 20 Senatorial rerun elections. Following the event, the former Senate President announced to newsmen that he is prepared for the upcoming elections. Senator Mark also said that the encouragements from his people, is a morale booster, adding that he is also psychologically ready. Punch reports that Mark, in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Mumeh said “I am psychologically and emotionally prepared for…

The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has accused the minister of transportation and former Governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, of using state funds to sponsor the All Progressives Congress (APC). Punch reports that Wike said Amaechi took $150m from the state coffers to bank roll major election campaigns of the APC. Wike said this at a thanksgiving service organised to praise God for the Supreme Court judgement upholding his election, at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The Rivers State Governor, also warned that anyone caught rigging elections in the state would be treated like…

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has asked President Buhari to tell Nigerians the truth about his widely reported vacation. The Governor said Nigerians deserve the truth, adding that the information of his vacation was vague. Reports have it that Fayose said “Nigerians deserve to know the truth about their President because the President is an open book that every Nigerians should be free to read.” The Ekiti Governor also said he was aware of a plot by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to get the Supreme Court to overturn his elections. He added that he will continue speaking…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki to resign from his position. This is following a Supreme Court ruling, dismissing an appeal by Saraki, challenging his trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He said “Having undertaken to prove his innocence at the Code of Conduct Trubunal Senator Saraki should resign as senate president so as to preserve the integrity of the National Assembly. “When Senators Chuba Okadigbo and Adolphus Wabara were indicted they were made to step down as senate presidents.” The Supreme Court on Friday,…

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday said the red chamber would support for states’ governments agitation for refund of funds they spent on rehabilitating federal roads. Saraki made the pledge at Nkalagu, Ishiellu Local Government Area of Ebonyi during a thanksgiving held by Sen. Obinna Ogba (PDP-Ebonyi Central). According to him, rehabilitating federal roads in their states was a huge sacrifice from state governors for the development of the country. “The state governments need to be encouraged to get the refunds because if this is not done, they will be discouraged to do more. “The senate would definitely…

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost the 2015 general elections because it chose former president, Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate. Fayose also said further that he wouldn’t have contested if he was in Jonathan’s shoes. He made the comments during a recent interview with Premium Times. Excerpts below: Do you agree with the Ekweremadu Committee that the party should zone the presidency to the North? Fayose: You see, time will take care of that. In the first place, we lost the election because we did not pick our candidate from the north,…

The Ekiti State Government is said to have given its workers a rude shock on Thursday, February 4, 2016, after it withdrew salaries which had already been paid into the staffs’ accounts. The two months’ salary was paid last week and then quietly taken back by the government, according to Punch. “I had gone to the bank on Friday to withdraw money from the Automated Teller Machine but was disappointed when there was no money in my account. On enquiry, I was told that the government had instructed banks to recall payment,” a civil servant, identified as Akindele, told Punch.…

Lai Mohammed has said that Nigerians misinterpreted the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) promise of change during the 2015 elections. Mohammed made the comments on Monday, February 8, 2016, during an interactive session with members of the Advertising Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), The Cable reports. “It is true we campaigned on the change mantra, but this change mantra is largely misunderstood by Nigerians,” he said. “They misinterpreted it to mean that as soon as Buhari is sworn in, immediately things will change in Nigeria. It does not happen that way. Nigerians cannot continue to do things the same way and expect…

edium wp-image-113182″ />Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that he won’t support President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption. Wike further accused Buhari of being one-sided in the anti-graft war, according to The Cable. The governor made the comments on Sunday, February 7, 2016, while celebrating his recent electoral victory at the Supreme Court. “We will not support the fight against corruption. People took our money from the state, and we wrote to the police asking them to go and make a statement; nothing has come out of it,” he said. “We won’t take anybody to the EFCC because I…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State faces prosecution if indicted by the military panel set up to investigate the alleged rigging of the 2015 governorship election in the state. The report of the panel, which was submitted to the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, in January, had recommended the compulsory retirement of two officers, the prosecution of one officer for collecting bribe and asked that three other officers lose their command. It also recommended further investigation of of nine officers by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking to Punch,…

34-year-old Nigerian pop star Peter Okoye yesterday (February 7) went to Stamford Bridge stadium to watch the match between Chelsea and Manchester United in the English Premier League. Peter Okoye also had the opportunity to meet Chelsea football stars such as Nigeria’s own Mikel Obi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Nemenja Matic, Oscar, Eden Hazard, Diego Costa, and others. In his photo with Mikel, Peter Okoye wrote “And you know it’s can never be complete without my brother @john_mikel_obi who was my junior 20yrs ago at Pepsi Football Academy in Jos Plateau State. Proud of you homie.” Peter Okoye and his brother Paul…

Nollywood actress Cossy Orjiakor who is known for more than her acting has revealed her latest tattoo. Cossy Orjiakor who is not one to shy from showing off her big boobs flaunted her new tattoo which is meant to cover an old one. “My blue eye koifish…by @ckr_tattoo that’s what they call it in Japan… In Nigeria its catfish jor….anyway its almost finished going back for colors latter ……..u like.?…”wrote the actress on Instagram. Early in the year, Cossy Orjiakor announced that she is getting married this year. “Hello 2016…I started this year with work… Helping out… Almost like charity….…

Justin Bieber definitely keeps his friends closer! The 21-year-old pop star reportedly gave French Montana a gold chain worth a mouth-dropping $150,000 as birthday gift in November. Why are we knowing this now? Montana, who became Justin’s pal after meeting in the studio, posted a picture of the glittering accessory on his Instagram on Friday, February 5 thanking the “What Do You Mean’ singer. But he shared even more. “Shout out to my bro @justinbieber for the bday gift and s/o to @iceman_nick for the details‼” French wrote. Khloe Kardashian’s ex confessed he had to add $90,000 in diamonds for…

Veteran Yoruba actor Olumide Bakare who encountered health issues in 2013 says his state of health has not stopped him in indulging in activities such as drinking, smoking and having sex. “I have not out-rightly stopped but I have slowed down. I don’t know how to tell lies. I still smoke and drink. I still find time to sleep with women. But the truth is that I am not doing all these things as before. And the fact still remains that I am not properly married” Olumide Bakare told Encomium magazine. He also said that drinking and smoking has nothing…

On January 24, 2016 veteran actor Olumide Bakare was rushed to University College Hospital, UCH in Ibadan, Oyo State after suffering from cardiac arrest. Last week Nigerians saw the shocking pictures of the talented actor on his sick bed as he tried his best to cope with his heart and lung diseases. Olumide Bakare has cried out for financial help to help him deal with this ailment. The actor has now granted his first interview since he was admitted to UCH. In his interview with City People Olumide Bakare spoke at the origin of his ailment. “It has started since…

Its been quite a while we saw these two together but looks like Amber Rose and Blac Chyna are good again after a little quarrel. There have been Twitter spats with Kanye West, a controversial new romance and an airport arrest but Blac and Amber proved they are as thick as thieves – whatever is going on with their personal lives – as they headed to Trindad to party. Amber took to Instagram to share a video of them seductively playing up for the camera before partying – which she captioned: “Muva X @blacchyna #TrinidadCarnival.” Blac revealed she would be…

Beyoncé performed with Coldplay during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 7 — and she brought on her A-game. The music superstar, 35, performed her brand new single “Formation” for the first time. The day before, the song and its music video — which features a cameo by her daughter Blue Ivy, 4 — dropped unannounced, à la her self-titled 2013 album. During the halftime performance, Beyoncé strutted across the field in a Michael Jackson-inspired bodysuit with a massive group of dancers and flames behind her. She was so into the dance-heavy routine…

Except you are a celebrity kid, please don’t dream this big! The son of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys was one lucky child this weekend after he was spotted chilling with Hip Hop mogul, Jay Z, Grammy nominee Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl VIP section in California on February 7. Swizz shared a video of his son, Egypt laughing and chatting with the top hip hop acts as they prepared to watch the big game and Halftime performance from Jay’s wife, Beyonce, Bruno Mars and music band, Coldplay. “Egypt holding court selling Beatz to Kendrick #superbowl50”, Alicia’s husband captioned…

Pop singer, Beyonce, totally smashed her performance at the Super Bowl 50 which took place yesterday, January 7, at the Levi’s stadium in Santa Clara, California. Not only did her family turn up to support her, her mom, Tina Knowles and new husband, Richard Lawson, graced the event. The proud mum shared photos from the Super Bowl where she was pictured with Beyonce and Richard in a selfie. Tina shared another alone with Richard in a section of the stadium, commenting: “After dinner, In the words of Ice Cube ” it was a good day.” Tina also shared a selfie…

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta suspects there will be changes when new manager Pep Guardiola arrives during the close season but said the players are completely focussed on challenging for titles in the current campaign. City last week announced that Guardiola, currently at German champions Bayern Munich, will take over from Manuel Pellegrini as manager from July. “We need to deal with it. The club decided to announce this now after so many rumours, we really understand this. Now it’s just time to finish in the best way we can do this season,” Zabaleta told British media. “We are all…