Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday described the late former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Aminu Saleh, as an exemplary public officer, who contributed immensely to the growth and development of the country. Saraki, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, expressed sadness over Saleh’s demise. He said, “Late Saleh was one public officer who was very diligent and patriotic in the discharge of his duties to his fatherland”. He commiserated with the government, immediate family and people of Bauchi State, and prayed the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest. Mr.…
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After what seems like months, weeks and days; Maje Ayida has finally manned up and apologized to his wife, Toke Makinwa, on Instagram, today July 22, 2015. You would remember that weeks ago, Toke’s husband had impregnated his longtime sweetheart, Anita Solomon, and had flown her overseas to be delivered of the baby. The fitness expert has now opened up, seeking to reunite with his wife. He apologized for his mistakes on his instagram page today, July 22, 2015, writing: – “I am writing to express my sincerest apologies to my wife. I was wrong, it is indefensible and I…
It’s quite cute and funny how the city of Toronto – Canada, is always quick to have Drake’s back when someone goes after him. Seems like Meek Milly won’t be setting foot into Toronto any time soon as at July 22, he’s been banned entry into the great Canadian city. The Councilor of Toronto, Norm Kelly has just tweeted that Mill is not welcomed into Toronto. Norm Kelly ✔@norm You’re no longer welcome in Toronto, @MeekMill. 1:16 PM – 22 Jul 2015 23,85423,854 Retweets 14,88214,882 favorites Meek Mill, who has since deleted photos of his girlfriend, Nicki Minaj from…
Nicki Minaj’s boyfriend, Meek Mill has continued doing inexplicable things even after he took to Twitter and went on an epic rant against Drake—claiming the young money rapper doesn’t write his own lyrics. Since Meek Mill and Nicki started dating, the two have openly made their relationship an eye candy, constantly sharing photos of themselves all lovey dovey on their respective Instagram accounts. It is now noticeable that all of Nicki’s pictures have been deleted off the MMG rapper’s page, except for the one about their Pink Print Tour. As if to openly confirm he purposely deleted the photos and that…
Join the team, spread the message! Lets STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOGETHER. The outspoken half of the P-Square brothers, Peter Okoye, has come out to make a statement that men can also be victims of domestic abuse and violence. In an Instagram photo shared yesterday, July 21, 2015 as part of an initiative to stop domestic violence, Peter Okoye wrote “Men can be victims too. Women are not the only victims of Domestic violence and Abuse. Men also suffer Domestic Abuse – especially verbal and emotional Abuse – and may be even more ashamed to seek help… #StopDomesticViolence #1love #MyMessageForToday” in…
If you haven’t heard, here it is………..There’s a crazy one sided Twitter war going on between Meek Mill and Drake right now. MMG rapper, Meek Mill blasted Drake on Twitter about people comparing him to the Young Money rapper and that Drizzy doesn’t write his raps. Meek also said Nicki Minaj would not do any lap dance for any rapper including Drake. Read his rants below: – The post Meek Mill vs Drake: “Stop Comparing Drake To Me” appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday that his government was examining pieces of evidences that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of some former ministers and other government officials for stealing Nigeria’s crude oil. Mr. Buhari said this at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington while answering questions at a session with Nigerians in the Diaspora. He said it will take at least 18 months to revive the economy. He lamented that some of the affected officials were involved in illegal sale and diversion of crude oil monies belonging to the Federal Government to multiple private accounts abroad. “We are…
A lot of reports have been circulating on various online and offline media outfits that Ghanaian act, Stonebwoy, rejected a deal from GLO telecommunications. However, he has confirmed that GLO telecommunications contacted his management to sign him as a new brand ambassador but he said the deal is in the pipeline. “In contracts like this, I don’t think money should be the center of attention because even GH¢1 is money. It is the impact of the contract to both parties that matter”, he said. Stonebwoy, however added that he doesn’t know the details of the contract since he has…
I know a lot of people will say Don Jazzy had to call in favors to make this happen, others will say he deserves it………..what do you think?? It’s been confirmed that Facebook has verified new Mavin Records act, Reekado Banks’ account on the social media platform. The singer urged his fans to call him ReekyVeriFired. as he flaunted a snapshot of his account to confirm his verification. Don Jazzy got verified on Instagram yesterday, July 21, 2015. The post Sharp Sharp: Reekado Banks Gets Verified On Facebook!!! appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
As expected, social media is currently buzzing with friends and family wishing Tiwa Savage congratulations. Minutes ago, the news broke that Mavin records First Lady had given birth to a baby boy. After announcing the good news on Twitter, Don Jazzy has sent out another congratulatory message on Instagram. “Congrats to Mavin First Lady @officialtiwasavage and Mr @Teebillz323 on the delivery of their bouncing baby boy. we thank The lord. Yayyyyyy turn up time. #DoroBaby” wrote the head of the Mavin Records Don Jazzy. Fellow Mavin act Dr. Sid has also sent out his congratulations on Instagram. “Congrats @Teebillz323 and…
Controversial OAP, Freeze, has continued to paint himself as rude and arrogant to any and everyone who care to see him in that light. After the nasty back and forth trade of words with his estranged wife last week, his new utterance is sure to make the news again. Speaking about Nigerian DJs, the radio presenter took shots at them, saying most of them are tone deaf. “Most of the other deejays are deaf and dumb, some of them cannot communicate except through sign language, mixing their hands in gesticulations of sorts” said Freeze. He went on to praise his colleague, DJ…
After what seemed like 18 months, Mavin Records First Lady, Tiwa Savage, has finally given birth to a healthy baby boy. Her husband/manager, Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun shared a photo of him holding the newborn baby’s hand today, July 22, 2015. In the caption he simply wrote “Thank You Jesus….” On the June 30, 2015 Tiwa Savage spoke about the highs and lows of pregnancy. Congrats to Tee Billz and Tiwa Savage! The post Tiwa Savage Becomes A Mother As She Welcomes A Baby Boy [PHOTO] appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
The news about state governments owing workers’ salaries is always a sad thing to hear or read about in the papers. It is sad though not a very unusual thing in Nigeria (it’s kind of a non-news to Nigerians). As much as we are all kind of familiar with it, this ongoing one is quite different giving that several states are involved. In the past, not as many state governments owe workers’ salaries at the same time. Out of the many states, the state that is worst hit is Osun state. The state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has been properly…
The Senator representing Kaduna-Central senatorial district, Comrade Shehu Sani, has warned against impeaching the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, saying such a move will only worsen the crisis rocking the National Assembly and impede the operations of the executive arm of government, rather than ameliorate it. Sani, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, said although he didn’t vote Ekweremadu for the office, the insistence of his party that he (Ekweremadu) vacates the seat, was not the solution to the crisis currently bedeviling the National Assembly. The senator said this during an interview with Sahara TV…
Days after the broadcast equipment of Radio Biafra was dismantled and the arrest of some of its operators by the combined forces of the National Broadcasting Commission and the Department of State Security, the illegal radio station is still streaming on the Internet. This was confirmed by the Director of Public Affairs at NBC, Mr. Awwalu Salihu, on Tuesday. Salihu said the agency was unable to dismantle the online broadcasting platform of Radio Biafra “because the protocol for doing so is very long”. He said, “I can confirm to you that they are still broadcasting through the Internet. This is…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday vowed that no corrupt individual either in the All Progressives Congress (APC) or in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will escape justice. He also pledged his administration’s commitment to rid the country of corruption and improve its fortune. Buhari stated these during an interview with CNN chief correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, on Tuesday evening. The president also said his government will not oppose any move to negotiate with the Boko Haram sect, saying government will carefully consider the credibility of any group or individual claiming to represent the sect, before opening its doors for negotiation.…
The embattled Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola got massive support from unexpected quarters yesterday when the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, said he does not deserve all the flaks he has been receiving of late over the financial crisis bedeviling the state. According to the monarch, Gov. Aregbesola should rather be commended for the way he has been running the affairs of the state since he assumed office. Speaking to journalists at his palace in Osogbo on Tuesday, Oba Olanipekun said the recent attacks directed against the governor were borne out of ignorance of many, saying Aregbesola…
The spate of political assassinations in Rivers State continued on Tuesday when a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers, Mr. Olala Osondu, was shot and killed by suspected assassins. Osondu, was until his murder, an ex-officio member of the PDP in the state and the Secretary of the Grassroots Development Initiative – the political group funded by Nyesom Wike – in Rivers. The deceased, who was said to be returning from a meeting around 12.30am, was trailed by the gunmen to his house located off Ada-George in Port Harcourt before they carried out the…
The Federal Civil Service Commission and the Bureau of Public Procurement have asked members of the public to ignore an announcement on online media about recruitment by the commission for the BPP. A statement, jointly issued by the managements of the two federal agencies in Abuja on Tuesday, said the announcement being circulated on the social media, was published in August, 2014 and the recruitment exercise in respect of which it was published, had since been conducted. The statement, therefore, advised the general public to ignore the announcement. The post Ignore Fake Online Recruitment Report – BPP appeared first on…
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, on Tuesday, revealed that the Nigeria Police have in the last three years, paid over N1bn to Nigerians whose rights were trampled upon by policemen. According to the IGP, Force Order 237 on the use of force by the police, has come under increasing local and international spotlights, which have formed the basis of court cases against the NPF. Mr. Arase, who said officers must be adequately trained, briefed and held accountable for their decisions to use force, stressed that his office, in collaboration with international stakeholders, had begun moves to realign…