The senate senate committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions may issue a warrant for the arrest former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, after shunning its invitation. The committee had summoned Lamorde three times over an alleged diversion of N1trn recovered by the commission under him, but he failure to turn up. The senate today, February 25, directed the committee’s chairman, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to request warrant for Lamorde’s arrest from the senate president, Bukola Saraki. In its report, the committee had earlier asked the senate to adopt its resolution for the arrest of…
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Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff will be consumed by the fire he is trying to start in Nigeria. Fani-Kayode made the comment while speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, after a meeting of former PDP ministers in Abuja. “First of all, my first question is who is he? Who is Ali Modu Sheriff? Is he a Nigerian or a Chadian? Or is he both? That’s the first thing,” the former minister said. “The second thing is that you come in as National Chairman or claim you are…
The Ministers Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its rejection of Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s National Chairman. The forum’s resolution is contained in a communique issued after a meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. It reads: We the Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 (hereinafter refered to as ‘The Forum’) met on Tuesday, 23rd February, 2016 in Abuja and deliberated on recent developments in the party among other issues. The forum reiterates and affirms our commitment to the ideals and core values of the founding principles of our great party. Having considered the decision of…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has reportedly begged for forgiveness from the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Saraki is said to have apologized to Tinubu today, February 24, 2016, during a meeting which held in the office of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, according to Sahara Reporters. The Senate President was reportedly accompanied on his mission by former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku and Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume while Tinubu was accompanied by Chief Bisi Akande and other APC chieftains. Saraki fell out with Tinubu after he contested for and won the position of Senate President in…
The Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Uche Secondus, has been arrested by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to multiple reports. Secondus was said to have been picked up today, February 24, in connection with alleged 25 exotic cars he received from the embattled promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited, Jide Omokore, and distributed to top officials of the Peoples Democratic Party “It is true; he is right now (4:30pm) in our office for interrogation’’, the Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujiaren, told ThisDay. According to Vanguard, a top EFCC source…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for the quality of cabinet members he has appointed to drive the Change Agenda of the Federal Government. Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), made the commendation on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello who paid him a courtesy visit. He said that the calibre of appointees like the FCT Minister would move the Federal Capital Territory to enviable heights considering his pedigree. “The economy of the country was plunged into a sorry state by the previous governments. “This is in addition to the…
Some top officials of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) met in Abuja on Wednesday to dialogue on certain matters concerning the party. The meeting, which took place at the conference room of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Aso Rock Villa, lasted for about four hours. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laoulu Akande, said the meeting also dwelt on resolving some national issues. In the two paragraph statement, Akande said those in attendance were select leaders of the All Progressives Congress drawn from the party’s National Headquarters and the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Federal Government is targeting its members. The PDP’s comment comes after its former chairman, Uche Secondus was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. The party’s remarks are contained in a statement released by its National Legal Adviser, Victor Kwon. It reads in part: “We are also aware that plans have been perfected by the Federal Government to arrest and detain the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other leaders of the party on imaginary charges.” “Indeed,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Federal Government is planning to arrest and detain Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The party’s claims are contained in a statement released by its National Legal Adviser, Victor Kwon. It reads in part: “We are also aware that plans have been perfected by the Federal Government to arrest and detain the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other leaders of the party on imaginary charges.” “Indeed, intelligence available to the party shows that the Federal Government, using…
Some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are planning to head to court to challenge the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as the party’s Chairman, reports say. The aggrieved chieftains, who are members of the PDP Ministers Forum, might go to court to secure an injunction to prevent Sheriff from functioning as chairman, The Nation reports. “We have weighed all options. Some of our members have decided to go to court to seek an injunction because the process leading to his nomination and selection was illegal,” a source said. “We will file our application in court any moment from…
Following the controversy generated by the January 29 judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the leadership dispute in the Anambra chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the court dismissed reports that it sacked Senators Andy Uba and Stella Oduah. The apex court explained yesterday, February 24, that judgment did not resolve the question relating to the legitimacy or otherwise of the list of candidates submitted for the National Assembly election by the factions of the PDP in Anambra State, because the issue was not before it. According to the court, this means it ruled that Uba and Oduah, and…
Pop star Wizkid alongside media mogul Mo Abudu, Olamide, JJ Omojuwa and others have been listed by Guardian Africa network among the most influential personalities in politics and entertainment in Lagos. The list, done in collaboration with YNaija and Sahara Reporters seeks to identify 21 people to watch as Lagos continues to grow – both in population and as an international powerhouse. Check out the first 11 most influential personalities below: Mo Abudu Kene Mkparu Olamide Adedeji Wizkid Don Jazzy Japheth Omojuwa Ikhide Ikheloa Tunde Odewale Ayo Obe Rudolf Okonkwo (Dr Damages) Bolanle Austin-Peters
Believe it or not but Nigerian singer Waje, 35, has an Instagram account dedicated to her breasts. The name of the account is called Waje Melons, and it presently has 751 followers. To add a bit of authenticity singer Waje reportedly follows the account dedicated to her boobs. “This page is dedicated exclusively to Waje’s voluptuous melons. Waje followed. Liked x6 and reposted x1″boasts the profile of Waje Melons. There is no indication on who created the account but it is more than likely that a fan who is a huge admirer of the singer’s ample breasts. The last post…
Today is Nigerian actress, Ebube Nwagbo’s birthday. Born the eldest in a family of six, Nwagbo grew up in Warri, Delta State. She attended Federal Polytechnic, Oko and later Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka both in Anambra state where she got a degree in Mass Communication. The star actress begun her acting career at the young age of 20 and has since then risen to fame. For her role in the 2013 movie Widows Cult, Ebube Nwagbo was paid N7million to shave her hair. Ebube who won the award for most fashionable actress in 2014 was once in a romantic relationship…
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, 35, has reportedly demanded that her husband Kanye West go for therapy because of his rants on Twitter. Yesterday Kanye West went on another epic Twitter rant. The rapper/producer lashed out at Canadian rock producer, Bob Ezrin who recently wrote a scathing article about Kanye West’s music and pop impact. Kanye West via Twitter to attack Bob Ezrin for saying Macklemore was more important musically than him. Well Mrs. West has had enough of Kanye’s Twitter rants and now wants him to go for therapy. “Kim is very concerned and frustrated. She and Kanye are…
These are trying times for the superstar duo, Peter and Paul Okoye. It’s like their woes will never end. The brothers began a feud last week with Peter Okoye going against the established order of business in their group and expressly fired Jude Okoye, over his ‘poor’ handling of their business affairs. That led to a slippery slope, with Paul sticking with big brother. But right now, they need to come together. A common foe has taken advantage of a misdemeanor by Peter and the current feud to sink its teeth into their finances. Telecommunications giants GLO have reportedly refused…
Yesterday, ‘Aye’ singer Davido rewarded his team members and new artiste with gifts of Rolex watches valued at over $12,000 each. “If you are loyal to me, I’ll be loyal to you,” Davido wrote alongside the images he shared to photosharing app, Instagram, adding, “All my niggas eat with me. Congrats, @specialspesh and @danagoghkn.” And now, the singer has proceeded to brag about his customized Rolex watch which he claimed could buy 20 cars for the inquisitive fans eager to know how much it actually cost him. The self proclaimed OBO replied fans with, “For those asking, it’s $120, 000,”…
Top Nigerian rapper Ice Prince, 29, in January had an epic Twitter meltdown that burnt through his ice cold (no pun intended) persona. Ice Prince had a bad case of Twitter fingers as he reacted to a story of his girlfriend the beautiful French-Ghanaian Maima Nkewa cheating on him. Ice Prince went through a bunch of emotions- denial, heart break, love, and anger. These range of emotions played out on Twitter. In his most memorable display of Twitter fingers, Ice Prince vehemently defended the honour of his girlfriend. After his show of chivalry many placed a bet that Ice Prince’s…
Kanye West has no chill at all! The rapper and father of two while on stage during Yo Gotti’s album release party at 1OAK nightclub in Los Angeles recently, took aim at ex Amber Rose, singer Taylor Swift and the Grammy. “That b*tch ain’t never stick no fingers in my a**, I don’t play like that,” Kanye said in response to allegations by Rose that she put her fingers inside him. Kanye also spoke on rapping about having sex with Taylor Swift in his famous track off his The Life of Pablo album, claiming he told her about the line…
Cynthia Morgan has revealed Peter and Paul Okoye is the reason she takes her craft serious and would be ruining her childhood memories if they split up. The dancehall artist who is currently signed to Jude Okoye’s record label, Northside Music, this morning shared a heartfelt open letter to ‘big brothers’ Paul and Peter Okoye of the PSquare group over their recent family crisis. The ‘German Juice’ crooner has pleaded with them not to split as they’ve inspired she and some other people in many ways. All hell broke loose in the Okoye clan when on February 16 pop star…