The Federal Government has declared its willingness to come to the negotiation table with the Boko Haram sect in order to find a lasting solution to the security crisis in the country, if the group is willing. The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in an interview with the BBC on Friday. In the interview, Adesina said the Federal Government was not ruling out negotiations with the sect if it would put an end to the activities of the group even as he lamented that the insurgents had attacked so many villages…
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A prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State and former member of the party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Dayo Okondo, has rejected his appointment as a member of the Governing Council of the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti by Governor Ayo Fayose. Okondo said the appointment won’t be beneficial to him as it falls short of his status in the party. Okondo, who was apparently disappointed by the appointment, said he was shocked to have heard his name on the state radio on Friday as he was not consulted before the appointment was made public. Speaking…
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, on behalf of members of the party nationwide, condemned continued terror attacks, particularly the mindless killing of over 145 Nigerians in Borno state on Thursday. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, on Friday, said it was extremely grieved by the killings, which cannot be justified under any guise, while calling on Nigerians to present a common front against insurgency. “Indeed, the time has come for all Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations to be in one accord in the fight…
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday appealed to all Nigerians to support the All Progressives Congress-led federal government to move the country forward. Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast she organised for the less-privileged at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Buhari assured citizens that her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, would do all within his powers to uplift the living standard of Nigerians. “I want to assure you that my husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, will do everything possible to improve the living conditions of every citizen. I also want to acknowledge…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Friday, disclosed insisted it will not devalue the naira in order to safeguard the Nigerian economy from the shocks and negative impact the depreciation will have. In a statement signed by Director, Corporate Communications, Mr. Ibrahim Mu’azu, in reaction to an article in the Economist Magazine, the CBN said it does not panic and will not take desperate measures to satisfy few misguided interests in the market. Mu’azu noted that the article seems to ignore the fact that the exchange rate is simply a price that is essentially determined by the forces of supply and…
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday urged the Muslim community to make a strong statements that would condemn the activities of insurgents who kill around the world in the name of Islam. Buhari spoke following the killing of about 150 men, women and children in Kukawa, Borno state on Thursday and also the recent murder of Egyptian Attorney General, Hesham Barakat, and the killing of about 70 Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula by terrorists. He strongly condemned the attacks in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. He commiserated with families of the victims…
For a man who worked tirelessly to ensure an opposition party takes power at the centre to stay away from a crucial National Executive Council meeting is unusual, especially considering the fact that he had always been part of such high level meetings. However, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu was conspicuously absent at the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s NEC meeting, yesterday where the party’s Board of Trustees was inaugurated. Former Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, who recently warned of an imminent collapse of the party was also absent. It is unclear why the two party leaders were absent but there…
Osun State Chapter Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Jacob Adekomi, said the union would resist any attempt by the State Government to reduce workers’ salaries by 50 percent. Speaking after an emergency meeting of the union in Osogbo today, Adekomi noted that the government had concluded plans to reduce workers’ salaries. Although the NLC chairman did not cite a source, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adekomi’s assertion may not be unconnected with the recent 50 percent reduction in the salaries of political office holders as part of measures by the state to cut spending.…
Famous Fuji singer’s daughter, Wasilat Ajibola, has started her own fashion outfit. According to sources, the 24-years old lady just kicked off the sales of fashion items with the commencement of her mobile store, Wassys. Wasilat, recently returned from a trip to Europe, where she had gone to cargo in several fashion items that is currently been sold via her social media accounts and word of the mouth. ‘The young lady’s entrepreneurial skill is said to have caught her doting dad’s attention, who has vowed to support her all the way,’ a close source to the Fuji singer squealed. It…
While rumors are suggesting that Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry is pregnant; the star has been spotted on the set of a new movie project. Mercy Aigbe is currently on set for a movie with Saidi Balogun, who is playing the lead role in the movie. The Edo actress is said to have been booked for the movie till the end of next week as she recently commenced shoot for the movie project few days ago. Sources close to Mercy are claiming the actress is pregnant and is even in her first trimester and would soon be abandoning movie sets…
Very fast rising singer, Kiss Daniel, has shocked his fans by saying he approves of same s*x marriage which was legalized in the United States of America last week. It’s very obvious how most Nigerians and Africans feel about the Supreme Court of America legalizing homosexual marriage but Kiss Daniel however thinks it’s cool. “Ok, so, g@y marriage is legalized in the U.S? Some are mad, some are indifferent, some are glad. Straight or G@y, what matter is we’ve got a heart that can love. Love is love and love always wins. Barrack Obama, peace” he wrote on Instagram. Most…
Controversial OAP, Denrele Edun has recently started showing off his more feminine side recently. His latest move has also left most of us quite shocked, even for his standards. He has taken the craze a little further by wearing a pink lipstick. In this Instagram selfie taken with actress, Adunni Ade, his feminine features is well accentuated. The post See Denrele Proudly Wearing Pink Lipstick [PHOTO] appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has reiterated the commitment of the 8th Senate to the success of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in its efforts to change the situation of things in Nigeria for the better. “I want to reassure you that all of us, APC Senators, we are committed to ensuring that the APC is successful so that we can continue to win elections for many years after because of the foundation we are laying,”Saraki said in Abuja when the State Chairmen of the APC visited him. “Finally I want to use this…
The daughter of late politician MKO Abiola, Rinsola Abiola has been appointed member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Board of Trustees along the other two young persons. The young politician who was very active during the electioneering campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari announced her appointment on twitter. “Hello, all. I, Rinsola Abiola, have just been officially appointed as a member of the #APC Board of Trustees. #YouthInclusion,” she wrote on twitter. The ruling party appointed Rinsola at its National Executive Council meeting which held today. But she was not the only young person appointed as member of the BoT. Others…
Three farmers have been arraigned before a senior magistrates’ court in Katsina for defiling a 10-year-old girl. They are Yahuza Musa, Tasiu Abubakar and Sadiq Isyaku. The three 20-year-olds, who reside at Dakiya village in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, appeared before Senior Magistrate Nafisa Bagiwa on one-count charge of r*pe. Police prosecutor, Insp. Hashimu Musa, told the court that they committed the offence on June 11 at about 11.30 a.m. after which the matter was reported by one Isa Ali of Kitaki village in Safana Local Government Area at Safana police division at noon on June 12.…
It’s no longer news that former Big Brother Africa winner Karen Igho-Rakos is very pregnant. Karen who is currently based overseas with her sweetheart showed off her baby bump on her Instagram. The OAP and actress also penned a ‘love letter’ to her unborn child. The letter was written today, July 3, 2015 and it was shared on her Instagram page. You can read the love letter below: – “A Love Letter To My Unborn Child I write this letter to my unborn child from the depths of my soul. You’ve entered my womb and made my life complete and…
Veteran Nollywood actor, producer now politician, Desmond Elliot has decided to hit the gym The actor who is clearly developing a pot-belly decided to hit the gym. The actor shared these photos on Instagram for his fans to know about the latest development. It’s obvious he has started enjoying the benefits of being a Nigerian politician. The post Desmond Eliott Hits The Gym To Trim His Growing Pot-belly [PHOTOS] appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Veteran Nigeria DJ, Jimmy Jatt has revealed that he sees nothing wrong in performing in a night club filled with homosexual people. In an interview with Punch, Jimmy Jatt said he is not interested in people’s private lives or s*xual preferences. “Honestly, I don’t mind playing in a gay bar or performing in a show filled with gays. It is a free world, you know. Why should I bother about anybody’s s*xual preferences or relationships? It’s not my business to bother about what they do with their bodies in private or to themselves” he said. DJ Jimmy Jatt is of the…
Mega telecoms company, Glo is on a signing spree. After signing 3 Mavin record stars as ambassadors, the company has added another entertainer. AY is the new ambassador for Adenuga’s Glo. The excited comedian took to Instagram today, July 3, 2015, to share the good news with his fans. AY posted a photos of himself signing the deal and wrote “They proposed to me and I said YES!!!#ProudGloAmbassador.” The post AY Goes Green As He Signs Endorsement Deal With Glo appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
After reports of her house going down in a fire, veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has spoken on the issue. “With a heart full of immense gratitude, I want to thank all my fans, friends on social media, who sent messages and words of encouragement for the incident that happened last week” she wrote on her Instagram account today. “I appreciate the love, care and concern. The good Lord bless you all and cause His face to shine on you, may He be gracious unto you and give you peace!! Have an absolutely blessed weekend. Huge hugs all round” further…