The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. The PDP also called on the Ministers of Finance, Budget and National Planning to resign from their positions due to the recent controversy over the 2016 budget proposal. This was contained in a statement released by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus on Thursday, January 14, 2016. It reads in part: “The National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, rose from a meeting Thursday (yesterday) charging the National Assembly to commence impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari for the various constitutional breaches, especially…
Author: David Folami
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to kill its members. The Rivers APC made the claim via a statement released by its Chairman, Dr Davies Ibiamu Ikanya on Thursday, January 14, 2016. It reads: “Credible information just received by the Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), indicates that the Icelander cult group and their Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allies in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) have met and agreed to commence the immediate elimination of APC leaders of ONELGA origin irrespective of where such APC…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has said that the N5,000 stipend promised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government for unemployed youth is not free money. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the national secretariat of the APC in Abuja, he said that nowhere in the world is free money given to citizens, noting Nigeria will not be an exception. Ngige said disclosed that the Federal Government would ensure that the youths are trained in various skills and programmes to justify the money. He said: “We also have the programme on the commission cash…
The Supreme Court has upheld the victory of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom in the April 11, 2015 elections. A seven-man panel of the apex court delivered the judgment today, January 15, 2016. The court also dismissed the appeal of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Terhemen Tarzoor who had challenged Ortom’s victory. Tarzoor had contested Ortom’s nomination by the All Progressives Congress (APC) but the court held that his party (PDP) lacked the locus standi to institute the suit. The court said further that only a person who contested the APC primary election against Ortom that could challenge his nomination.…
Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan threatened to cage him after May 29 for declaring his support for the candidature of President Muhammadu Buhari in the last general elections. Oshiomhole, while speaking at a meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, Jan. 14, revealed that Jonathan threatened to cage him after the last general elections, which luckily for him did not go in favour of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He said: “The former President, Goodluck Jonathan told our National Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun to inform me…
The National Hospital, Abuja (NHA) says the hospital has designated isolation wards for the management of suspected Lassa fever outbreak in the FCT and its environs. Dr Olutayo Haastrup, spokesperson of the hospital, said on Friday in Abuja. Haastrup said the hospital had prepared four isolation wards and instituted standard precaution in handling any outbreak. “The hospital is fully prepared, measures have been taken and as soon as we have any suspected case of Lassa, we will be proactive in handling it. “We have created isolation wards in the hospital being the apex referral centre in the FCT and all…
Viral rapper, Vic O, has offered to perform for free at Senator, Ben Murray Bruce’s birthday, after he tweeted thanking other prominent stars for doing the same thing. Senator Murray Bruce who was born on February 17, must have plans to celebrate his upcoming 60th birthday. He tweeted today, thanking top Nigerian celebrities such as Don Jazzy, 2 Face, Wizkid, Dbanj, Iyanya, Tekno, Harrysong, and more for signing up to perform for free at his upcoming birthday party. In two tweets, he said: “I’d like to thank @official2baba, @wizkidayo, @iamdbanj, @Iyanya, Tekno and Harrysong for signing up to perform at…
After a couple of days of speculation it has now been confirmed that top South African media celebrity Bonang Matheba, 28, and rapper AKA, 27 are together. Today (January 15) AKA shared a photo of him chilling at the beach resort in Mozambique. Yesterday Bonang Matheba shared a photo of her hot bikini body at a beach resort. On a closer look you can see that Bonang Matheba was sitting on the chair that was in AKA’s photo. That solves it! AKA and Bonang Matheba are on a romantic gate away. A few days ago AKA sent his baby mama…
Kylie Jenner has a big booty and she’s not shy to flaunt it. The reality star didn’t hold back when it came down to showing it off in a series of Instagram pictures posted on January 14. The ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star, 18, wore a sexy pair of mom jeans along with a short sweater off the shoulder. Kylie obviously knows how to pose for a photo and she further proved that when she the personal photos, which she seemed to have taken in a bathroom on her Instagram. Kylie pouted her lips, bent over the sink, and…
Kim Kardashian’s continuous disrespect towards her mother is getting out of hand. The mother-of-two called out Kris Jenner, saying she’s no longer the one calling the shots in her kids’ careers. The star tells Editorial magazine that she’s the one who actually handles her sisters’ business affairs. No one can deny that Kris has turned her family into one of the most easily recognizable names in the world. Whether a good thing or not, the KUWTK clan leader has made her kids, especially Kim, hugely marketable. Having their mom as their manager seemed like a great idea, until now! “It’s…
Khloe Kardashian goes candid in an interview with Howard Stern on January 14 saying that the idea of Lamar Odom cheating on me was just “disgusting” and “humiliating”. The 31-year-old, who is currently on a whirlwind press tour to promote her new talk show, ‘Kocktails With Khloe’ opened up about her marriage, the infidelity and her future. “Lamar was so great at making me feel like I was the only one and I was this princess, I never speculated cheating,” the reality star revealed. “He was so good [at hiding it]. Nothing was on his cell phones, [but] he had…
The beef between African pop superstar Wizkid, 25, and Dammy Krane, 23, turned violent in the early hours of today (January 15) at Club Quilox. Nigerian footballer Obafemi Martins held a party at the popular night club located in Victoria Island, and as expected a lot of celebrities and music stars showed up including Dammy Krane who recently attacked Wizkid on Twitter for allegedly stealing some of his ideas from him. Other stars who were reported to be at the party were 2face Idibia, Tekno, Skuki, Timaya and Sexy Steel. At around 4a.m, sources said Star Boy singer Wizkid showed…
The drama between Wizkid and Dammy Krane continues as daughter of veteran musician, Kwam1, claims that she has proof of Wizkid stealing Dammy Krane’s music. Dami Marshall, who is a lawyer, and is friends with Krane, in a post on Instagram, alleges that Dammy Krane recorded in Wizkid’s house, supplying verses for a song, which Wizkid re-records in his voice, and removes Krane’s original work. “All the allegations are true, he stole lyrics. He called the boy to come to your (Wizkid’s) house to record. He sings his verses, and you take the boy off the track and sing he…
Popular Lagos nightclub Quilox has apologized to its customers for the commotion caused by pop acts Wizkid and Dammy Krane. Early this morning the two singers clashed in the night club after Dammy Krane accused Wizkid of stealing his songs. In a brief statement sent by the club’s official Twitter account, the popular entertainment spot owned by Shina Peller was deeply sorry for the inconveniences caused. Super Eagles footballer Obafemi Martins was having his party at Quilox when the incident occurred. Other artistes at the party were 2face Idibia, Tekno, Skuki, Timaya and Sexy Steel. Both Wizkid and Dammy Krane…
In January 1, 2016 top Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry turned 37. To mark her birthday, Mercy Aigbe’s husband Lanre Gentry who she married in 2013, bought her a MDX 2015 Acura Jeep. Lanre Gentry who is in the hotel business spoke to Encomium Weekly on why he bought his wife a car. “Any woman who is married should not be deprived of anything good. A car is just one of those things you can use to appreciate a good wife. My wife deserves it and that is why I got the car for her because she’s is just like a…
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, 37, has been made the ambassador of the Dubai Afrika Sickle Cell Project. The movie star announced this new venture on her Instagram page today (January 15). “Done Deal!!!!!…..So happy to be doing dis in loving Memory of my elder sister JOY AIGBE …..first ambassador of the DubaiAfrika SickleCell Project !…..@dubaiafrika #plsitsveryimportanttoknowurgenotypebeforechoosingurpartner #ambassador # DubaiAfrika #sicklecellproject” wrote Mercy Aigbe. The actress is involved in this initiative as a remembrance to her late older sister Joy Aigbe. On her birthday on January 1, 2016 Mercy Aigbe got a MDX 2015 Acura Jeep from her husband Lanre Gentry.
Louis van Gaal has been handed another potentially embarrassing FA Cup test after Manchester United were drawn against Derby in the fourth round. Van Gaal came under fire from United fans after his spluttering side laboured to a 1-0 victory over third tier Sheffield United in the third round at Old Trafford on Saturday. It took a stoppage-time penalty from Wayne Rooney to spare United from a replay against the Blades. But Championship promotion chasers Derby are likely to provide another tricky tie for Van Gaal’s side. Derby, managed by former Chelsea and Real Madrid assistant Paul Clement, are second…
Five-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has hinted he could end his career by returning to his native Argentina. Messi left his homeland at just 13 years old to join Barcelona, where he has grown into one of the greatest players of all time. “It was always my dream (to play in Argentina) when I was a boy, though I had to leave at a very early age because of my situation and it didn’t happen,” he said in an interview published on Fifa.com days after lifting a record fifth Ballon d’Or. “I had to go to Europe,…
Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid reacted angrily to being slapped with a one-year ban on registering new players by Fifa on Thursday, announcing their intention to appeal. Both clubs were sanctioned for their transfer dealings in foreign players under the age of 18. “Real Madrid will appeal this decision by Fifa to all sports authorities, considering it absolutely inadmissable,” Madrid said in a lengthy statement on their website in which they challenged the legitimacy of Fifa’s reasoning for the ban. Under international football rules, players under 18 cannot be transferred to another country, except in limited circumstances and…
With a fifth world player of the year award safely tucked away in the trophy cabinet, Lionel Messi can set his sights on one of the next milestones in his remarkable career: reaching 500 goals for club and country. The Barcelona and Argentina forward can add to his jaw-dropping tally of 479 in 609 official games — 430 for Barca and 49 for his national team — in Sunday’s La Liga match at home to Athletic Bilbao. The 28-year-old from Rosario, who picked up the Fifa Ballon d’Or on Monday, is looking close to his best following a two-month injury…