President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday welcomed an offer by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to organise a financing roundtable in Abuja to mobilise funds for investment and development of infrastructure in Nigeria. The president announced this while reacting to an offer by the President of the bank, Dr Ahmed Ali, during a meeting in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Ali assured President Buhari that the IDB would work with its traditional partners such as the Saudi Fund, the Kuwait Fund, Arab Bank for Development in Africa and the Abu Dhabi Fund, to increase the quantum of funding available to Nigeria. While welcoming…
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The former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has reportedly confessed to receiving 23 luxury vehicles from an associate of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Secondus was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, for allegedly collecting the vehicles which are said to be worth N310 million. The EFCC has subsequently urged the PDP chieftain to refund the stated sum to the Federal Government, according to The Nation. “Secondus is still under interrogation because there are fresh clues we are looking into on how diverted oil receipts…
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, has promised to focus on the wards and grassroots to bring back aggrieved members. Sheriff made the promise when a delegation of the Arewa Social Media Forum (ASMEFO) led by Yusuf Dingyadi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. He said he would take the party’s campaign to all nooks and crannies of the country but vowed not to work with recalcitrant and unrepentant party members. He said the crisis in the party was man-made and self-inflicted, adding that he would ensure the return of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives today, February 25, demanded the release of the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus. Secondus was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday, February 24, for allegedly receiving 25 exotic cars valued at over N300million from, Jide Omokore, the detained promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited, who is being held over alleged fraudulent oil deals worth billions of naira. But the causus, led by the Minority Leader of the House, Leo Ogor, said the reason given for Secondus’ arrest is “flimsy” and did not connect…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the conduct of Edo and Ondo states governorship elections on September 10 and November 26, respectively. This is contained in the commission’s daily bulletin issued on Thursday in Abuja. The commission also released the Time Table and Schedule of Activities for both governorship elections in concert with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). According to the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for Edo governorship election, campaigns by political parties should begin by June 12, 2016. ” The conduct of party primaries in Edo, including resolution of disputes…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, told newsmen that 2016 budget will be ready by the end of March. He said “No sooner than later, hopefully by the end of next month, we will have it read.” Dogara also said the Reps will make sure that the budget impacts the lives of common Nigerians. He also frowned at the country’s continued dependence on revenue from crude oil. According to Today News, Dogara said “failure to diversify Nigeria’s economy in the past was the cause of the present challenges bedevilling the nation. “If Nigeria had diversified the economy…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has charged the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to prosecute Governor Ayodele Fayose; former Ekiti State Mopol Commander, Gabriel Selekere; and an Assistant Inspector General of Police, Bala Nasarawa over election fraud. The party in a petition to the police boss by the State Chairman of the party, Olajide Awe, said the accused must answer for their alleged criminal manipulation of the June 21, 2014 governorship election that returned Fayose to power. The petition reads in part, “Criminal Complaint Conspiracy, Bribery, Threats and Use of Military to Perpetuate Electoral Fraud…
Star Boy Wizkid has finally made a move to bring a long awaited dream of the Nigerian fans to life as he asks to collaborate with Davido on a song. As inevitable as this collaboration seems, considering their level of fame, it has been a long time coming and highly anticipated. The revelation was made in the cover feature of Davido for Fadar magazine’s 2nd Global issue. Rawiya Kameir, the reporter behind the stellar article for Davido’s feature, reveals that Wizkid had called Davido’s manager, Kamal Ajiboye, reveals saying: “It’s Wizkid himself, asking whether Davido might be down for some…
British singer, Adele has come out to show her support for her music counterpart, Kesha in her legal battle with Dr. Luke over issue of alleged sexual assault. Kesha in her videotaped deposition made contradictory comments in connection with her accusation where she said she was drugged and raped by Luke. Adele, while accepting an award at recently held 2016 Brit Awards made known her support for the star, which received loud acknowledgement from the crowd. A support from the ‘Hello’ singer could be the best support Kesha needs right now, as Adele made good use of the platform which…
Nollywood superstar, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde met Oprah Winfrey, Thandie Newton, Garceille Beauvais, Keke Palmer, Iyanla Vanzant, Boris Kodjoe, Niocle Ari Parker and other stars at the 2016 Essense Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The actress shared a series of shots from the occasion looking elegant in a Kinabuti gown. Omotola appeared on the TIME 100 most influential people in the world list in 2013. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is set to launch the second season of her reality TV show ‘Omotola, the Real Me’.