President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) says he is convinced that the end of the Boko Haram insurgency was in sight as Nigeria and her allies intensified the war against the terrorist group. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at an audience with Mr Mousa Faki Mahamat, Chadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of President Idris Deby of Chad, President Buhari said with higher morale and improved logistics, equipment and training among troops in the frontline against Boko Haram, a rapid end to the insurgency could be expected. However, he said Nigeria and Chad must be prepared to make more sacrifices…
Author: Wale Adebayo
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, to reduce the number of policemen attached to dignitaries. He said such policemen be redeployed to regular police duties. The President also warned the IGP and the Police Service Commission (PSC) that he would not tolerate extortion of money from unemployed Nigerians in the forthcoming Police recruitment. Speaking during a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police Service Commission in the Presidential Villa, President Buhari said that those in charge of recruitment and training in the Police must be above board and eschew every…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on Thursday said his administration’s goal is to rebuild Nigeria into a competitive, virile, strong and productive economy where the citizens are creative, innovative, responsive, accountable, incorruptible, patriotic and diligent. Towards this end, he told civil servants, who are in the habit of abandoning their duty posts, to brace up to the new realities of his administration as he will personally hold them collectively and individually responsible for the planning and implementation of the change contemplated by his administration. Buhari, who spoke at the 2015 National Productivity Day and conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit…
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s popularity will not help the All Progressives Congress in the November 21 governorship election in the state. Wada, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, when he visited the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party to pay for his nomination form, insisted that PDP remains the party to beat in the state. While acknowledging that President Buhari’s popularity had an impact on the last general elections, Wada insisted that the PDP still had a good outing in the state. He said, “You could observe that while Buhari…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Dr. William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). This was announced in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina. According to the statement, Fowler will serve in acting capacity until his appointment is confirmed by the Senate. Before his appointment, Dr. Fowler was the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014. The statement reads: “He had his higher education in the United States where he obtained a Bachelor degree…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yussuf Lasun has denied that the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara is planning to strip him of some legislative responsibilities. There were unconfirmed reports on Thursday that an ad-hoc committee set up by the speaker had in its report recommended that the deputy speaker cease to be the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House. However, in a reaction by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Wole Oladimeji, the deputy speaker said there was no plan by Hon. Dogara to strip him of his legislative powers. Besides, he noted that the report of the ad…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mr Mike Okiro, on Thursday, said Nigeria currently has a deficit of 19,500 policemen.He said the recruitment of 10,000 policemen promised by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, would not commence immediately because there are guidelines and procedures to be followed for such an exercise to take place. He made this known while speaking with State House correspondents after members of the commission and officials of the Ministry of Police Affairs briefed the president of their activities inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that out of over 21,000 policemen who left the service…
The Niger Delta Development Commission on Wednesday faulted the Auditor General of the Federation’s report, which claimed that N183.7 billion could not be accounted for by the commission. The AGF, Mr. Samuel Ukura, had after submitting three special reports to the National Assembly last week, told journalists in Abuja that N183.7 billion could not be accounted for between 2008 to 2012 audit years. But the Executive Director, Finance and Administration in NDDC, Dr. Henry Ogiri said the report by the AGF was premature and did not follow the ethical standards of accounting profession. He questioned the timing of the release…
Naija’s baddest girl shaved off the sides of her hair revealing an edgy new look..Looks nice! Source: Talkofnaija
Following the controversy which trailed Skiibii’s reported death last week, Kcee has revealed his manager Soso Soberekon has been sacked. Kcee who was in Sweden with Soso is back in the country and during an interview with Cool FM, when asked about the controversy, Kcee is quoted to have said I’m really very sad and annoyed and I blame my manager Soso Soberekon for this mess. As we speak now, he has been fired.’ Soso Soberekon was the one who fueled the death rumours by posting a photo of a burning candle on instagram ,following reports of Skibbi’s death.. Many…
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola gave his daughter, Shakirat Aregbesola, out in marriage. The dancing skills of the government was amazing a delight to all. Here are some of the photos taken during the event including some taken with Veteran Journalist, Dele Momodu:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the crisis rocking the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). This is just as the governing party said that it was not backing any of the candidates in the election and will remain neutral until proper elections are held. National Youth leader of the APC, Dasuki Jalo Waziri, said this in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Thursday. The APC youth leader was reacting to speculations in some quarters that some of the candidates had links with the party. Mr. Waziri pointed out that President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged the…
SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT OF OSUN, ALHAJI MOSHOOD ADEOTI (2ND RIGHT), REPRESENTING THE GOVERNOR; SENATE DELEGATION LEADER TO OSUN, SENATOR ABDULLAHI ADAMU (RIGHT), OTHER SENATORS AND OFFICIALS OF OSUN GOVERNMENT DURING THE PRESENTATION OF THE SENATE CONDOLENCE LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR ON THE DEATH OF OONI OF IFE, OBA OKUNADE SIJUWADE, AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, OSOGBO ON THURSDAY.The Nigerian Senate on Thursday reiterated its support for President Muhammadu Buhari in his quest to change the fortunes of the nation for the better. It made this disclosure during a condolence visit to Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, who was represented…
Legendary Nigerian singer, 2face Idibia, will soon reach a special landmark in about a month from now. Tubaba who turns 40 years old on September 18, 2015 has unveiled the plans for his birthday. According to the multiple award winning singer, the activities for his birthday include a flag-off party, Red Cross Support Day, Book Presentation, Book presentation, Peace Awards and All Star Tribute Concert. I hope the event would be opened to everyone.
Remember yesterday’s report about list of songs banned by NBC? Well, Naeto C has something to say about that. The songs banned included ‘Fans Mi’, ‘Shakiti Bobo’, and many others. Naeto C song, Tony Montana’ featuring D’Banj was also banned by NBC from being broadcast on Nigerian radio and TV. Naeto C simply responded with a photo mix of the disclaimer shown in the video, stating that the story line and scenes are all a work of fiction. The second photo, being the list of songs published by NBC, with Naeto C’s, ‘Tony Montana’, on list.
In a recent interview granted by petite singer, Chidinma. She spoke about her relationship with Flavour and VJ Adams. Chidinma said she’s still single: – According to her, “Why I am still single? Maybe, because I’m yet to see the man who is made for me or the person is yet to find me. So I am single and happy. The fact is I had few friends and some wanted to take the relationship seriously, but it never worked out. Though, I have a lot of male friends around me, but there has never been anything serious. Several stars have…
Five Star Music upcoming singer, Skiibii, whose manager Soso Soberekon wanted to turn to Jesus; has stated that he’s mad at his manager’s bad PR strategy. Soso tried to pull a stunt last week but it failed woefully. The singer’s manager told the press that Skiibii is dead and he shared a candle light photo on social media to confirm the report. Five Star Music denied the rumors and released a press statement to address the bad PR stunt. In a recent interview with Dotun of Cool FM, Skiibii talked about the stunt and he said “I’m really very sad and…
Governor Ayodele Fayose has expressed gratitude to the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, for having the wisdom to create Ekiti State. Ekiti, declared a state on October 1, 1996 by the late military dictator, was carved out of the old Ondo State. According to Fayose, “Abacha could have created another state, but he choose (sic) to create Ekiti State. I will continue to be grateful to him”. The controversial Ekiti governor, in a series of tweets Thursday, also vowed that despite the “current financial challenges” confronting the state, he will make a difference. “Everything that I do…
Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, on Wednesday, said the red chamber had no time to consider the all-important Petroleum Industry Bill now because it was not the priority of the current administration. Ndume said rather than dedicate time and resources on the PIB, stalled in the 7th National Assembly, senators had been focused on how to first block leakages in the oil sector. Speaking in an interview with a PUNCH correspondent in Abuja yesterday, Ndume said the Senate had been taking a second look at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Act to determine the financial inflow and outflow of the…
The Nigerian Governors Forum led by Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, is scheduled to meet United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon on Sunday. The decision is one of the resolutions reached by the governors at the end of their meeting, which held at the Transcorp HIlton Hotel Abuja on Wednesday. The NGF chairman, Yari, said the meeting would “discuss among others, the Sustainable Development Goals, the successor programme to the Millennium Development Goals and the envisaged role of State Governors, as critical stakeholders in its implementation”. He said the meeting is a follow-up to Mr. Moon’s meeting with…