The faction of O’dua Peoples Congress led by Chief Gani Adams, says it will not participate in the protest against the withdrawal of the contract for the protection of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s pipelines. Adams in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos, said protest would not solve the problem of the contract termination. “We had a meeting over the withdrawal of contract to protect the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation pipelines. “Dr. Fredrick Fasheun, myself and some other persons were at the meeting. I want to state categorically that protest against withdrawal of the contract…
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One year after the killing of protesters during the International Quds Day in Zaria, Kaduna State, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has reiterated its demand for the culprits to be brought book. No fewer than 34 members of the movement were shot dead by soldiers during a pro-Palestine procession in Zaria. Three of those shot dead were the Islamic movement leader’s sons. A statement by the media arm of the movement signed by Ibrahim Usman quoted the scholar as “calling on the government to as a matter of justice and fair play arraign and…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered commissioners of police in states across the country to provide tight security to places of worship during the Eid-el-Fitr festivities. The IG’s directive was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu. Mr. Arase said special attention should be paid to “places of worship, critical public places and other vulnerable points prone to criminal attack”. The statement sought for renewed collaboration between the police and the general public to ensure the success of the operational strategies adopted to safeguard lives and…
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has congratulated the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin, describing his appointment as merited and well deserved. The governor, in press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for finding an Ekiti man worthy of appointment as the CDS for the first time ever in the history of Nigeria. According to Fayose, the honour done Ekiti with the appointment of Olonishakin would not be misplaced, adding that he was confident that the new CDS would exhibit the courage, intelligence, honesty and hard-work that Ekiti…
Wife to retired Nigerian soccer star and ex beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo, who is based in Turkey with her husband, Joseph Yobo has flown into the country. Adaeze Yobo went out to hang out with her friends, Munachi Abii and Sarah Ofli. See another photo below: – The post Photos: Adaeze Yobo Hangs Out With Munachi And Sarah Ofli On Her Visit To Nigeria appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Nigerian singer, Oritsefemi, has slammed reports that he is currently seriously ill. Yesterday, reports went viral that the singer was hospitalized at The Premier Medical Specialists’ Medical Centre in Lekki for an undisclosed ailment. Reports further stressed that because of his condition, he couldn’t make his video shoot on Monday, July 13, 2015. In the report it was revealed that this was not the first time Oritsefemi was rushed to the hospital this year. Now, Oritsefemi’s manager Eniola Olofin said the story was false. “Well the report is not true, he was feeling a little bit under the weather but he’s…
A lot of people never knew that Eminem and 2pac, had any sort of connection. Anyways, after 2pac died, the white rapper penned a heartfelt letter to 2Pac’s mom, Afeni Shakur, and also included a pen sketching of the late emcee. In the writing, Eminem appreciates Afeni for supporting him throughout the years and tells her how much he appreciates her son’s music. Basically, the final sentence says it all: – When I was feeling at my worst; (before fame, before Dre) I knew I could put that “Tupac” tape in, and suddenly things weren’t so bad. He gave me…
Well, it looks like Jordin Sparks might soon be getting what Jason Derulo could never give her — a wedding ring!!! The one-time American Idol winner has been gushing about her new man, rapper Sage the Gemini. In a new interview with Entertainment Online, the 25-year-old opened up on her relationship even more: “It’s very early, but I’m not the type of person who stays in a relationship if I can’t see it going further than a casual relationship. I could see marriage but we haven’t really planned anything. He does call me his wife, though,” Sparks said. The super-cute couple…
Obviously following in the footsteps of Chris Brown, who always has customized artworks in and around his houses; Davido has gotten himself one too. The award winning singer got a customized piece of artwork in his Lekki mansion. Davido flaunted the new artwork on Snapchat yesterday, July 14, 2015. The artwork was done by Osa7. Davido wrote “BRO JUST HOOKED THE CRIB UP @osa7_ BLESS G !!” The singer also have a customized OBO chain. See the artwork below: – The post Davido Gets Customized Artwork Done On The Wall Of His Lekki Mansion [PHOTO] appeared first on INFORMATION…
PASTOR KALLAMU MUSA DIKWA A group known as Voice of Northern Christian Movement of Nigeria (VNCMN) has warned Vice President Yemi Osinbajo against giving appointments based on religious or friendship basis. The group, in an open letter to the vice president, signed by Pastor Kallamu Musa Dikwa, also cautioned him against giving appointments to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members from the North simply because they are Christians or friends to his close associates. According to VNCMN, competence, integrity and fairness must be the watchword in giving appointments moreso that the All Progressives Congress and President Muhammadu Buhari had promised…
The South South zonal chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated the new Service Chiefs on their appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari. The president had on Monday sacked the former service chiefs and National Security Adviser and immediately announced their replacements. National Vice Chairman, South South APC, Chief Hillliard Eta, in a statement yesterday, described the promotions and appointment as commendable. He, however, charged the new Service Chiefs to view their elevation as a call to greater service. “I congratulate the new Service Chiefs on their well-earned appointments by the president yesterday. Having meritoriously served the fatherland all…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has denied rumours making the rounds that it has been ordered by the Presidency to stop further payments to Global West Vessel Specialists Nigeria Limited (GWVSNL) for the provision of platforms for security of the nation’s waterways. It was reported that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed NIMASA to discontinue the payment to GWVSNL, a company with strong ties to former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpomupolo alias Tompolo. The maritime security contract was approved by former President Goodluck Jonathan and awarded by NIMASA in 2011 amid mixed reactions from Nigerians. But the…
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has assured Abians of his readiness to complete 22 road projects awarded by his administration within his first 100 days in office. Speaking to journalists shortly after he inspected ongoing work on some road projects in Aba and Umuahia, the state capital, Governor Ikpeazu said he was optimistic that at least 80 per cent of the road projects or more will be completed within the first 100 days in office. He also promised to roll out new policies on the maintenance of public facilities in the state to prevent bastardization of public facilities just…
The Management of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday said the nation has recorded a new electricity transmission peak of 4545megawatts (Mw) through its national network. A statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs of TCN, Seun Olagunju, said the feat was achieved at 21.45hrs two days ago. The previous power transmission peak was on December 23, 2012 and it was 4517Mw. TCN management had, last week, informed the general public that electricity wheeling to the distribution companies (DISCOs) has improved to over 4000Mw due to improvement in fuel supply to the power generation plants. It also assured that…
The All Progressives Party (APC) in Osun State has explained why the state government reneged on the agreement it had with workers in the state over payment of salaries owed. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had suspended the month-old strike after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government, detailing how they wanted their salaries to be paid. But it appeared as though the government deceived the workers as the payment was not as agreed by the two parties. In his reaction, APC’s Director of Publicity, Research and Strategy, Kunle Oyatomi said government’s initial stand was to pay…
Claims by the federal government Tuesday that it successfully jammed signals from Radio Biafra, a controversial channel received in the Southeast and accused of propagating secessionist ideologies, have been debunked as false. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Dr. Shade Yemi-Esan, had said the National Broadcasting Corporation, NBC, had successfully jammed the radio’s frequency, describing its existence as illegal in the first place. She spoke at the presidential villa shortly after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the activities of her ministry. “Right now the signals from radio Biafra have been jammed successfully by the NBC”, Ms. Yemi-Esan told…
We are used to seeing her ba re derriere on stage, however, Nicki Minaj turned heads at LAX airport in a revealing pants with platform heels.. Source: talkofnaija The post Nicki Minaj Flashes Panties At The Airport In Sheer Leggings | Photos appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, better known as Seyi Shay, is no doubt one hottest female singers in Nigeria today. Seyi Shay, who recently signed a global recording deal with UK label, Island Records, has revealed that she owes her success to Sound Sultan and Flytime boss, Cecil Hammond in a recent interview with City People Magazine. According to her: ‘Sound Sultan is like my dad really, the father I never had. He is my mentor, he is also my songwriter; he and his wife are like my mum and dad. It’s a relationship that is indescribable. God just used him as a…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday confirmed the recall of non-career ambassadors and ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary on tour of duty abroad. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Communication Division of the Ministry. The exercise, according to the statement, was in line with routine movement in the diplomatic service. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to reconfirm the recall of non-career ambassadors, ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic on tour of duty abroad”, the statement read. The re-affirmation of the ambassadors’ recall was in apparent response to a report by an online news…
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sheath their swords for the sake of the country. He said this at the breaking of Ramadan fast at the new Banquet Hall at the Presidential Villa late last night with national leader of the party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders of the party present. Buhari recalled that the challenges APC conquered to get to power, President Buhari who hosted the party’s leaders stated that for the party to deliver on its campaign promises, the leaders needed to resolve their differences. “I always like…