David Umaru Senator representing Niger East Senatorial district, David Umaru has declared that the positions of Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President and Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the House of Representatives are “not negotiable.” Umaru dismissed claims that the Like Minds, the group of senators loyal to the Senate President, traded away the position of Deputy Senate President to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “We were lucky that the PDP members in the chamber that day were reasonable during the election. The existing laws are very clear: Senators and members of the House of Representative members are the ones…
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Members of the House of Representatives supporting Femi Gbajabiamila, who lost the Speaker’s seat to Yakubu Dogara has accused the Speaker and his associates in the House of planning to decimate the All Progressives Congress (APC) before returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a closed-door session with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night, reportedly convened to lessen tension ahead of today’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party, the Gbajabiamila camp also dismissed assertions by allies of Dogara that the party’s proposal for Gbajabiamila to become House Leader was a violation of the federal character principle, saying…
Abia is the latest Nigerian State to get development facility from an international lender. According to the governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $200 million facility for the state to tackle water sanitation and roads. Just like Ania, Lagos has just gotten a $200 million credit from the World Bank, to support reforms on fiscal sustainability, budget planning, budget execution, and the investment climate in the state. In Abia, Ikpeazu said that the focal area to be dealt with decisively for now were the Port Harcourt Road, Aba, Ohanko and other roads in Aba,…
Although the Muslim faithful are in the Holy month of Ramadan, Islamist group Boko Haram were not curbed from carrying out attacks as they shot and killed nearly 100 Muslims praying in mosques in Kukawa, 180 kilometers northeast of Maiduguri, Borno State shortly before iftar on Wednesday. The attack happened after the militants struck a village 35 kilometers away where they killed another 48 men and boys, the Associated Press reports, citing witnesses. The gunmen killed 97 people, mainly men, according to said self-defense spokesman Abbas Gava. A senior government official also confirmed the killings to the Associated Press on…
Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has shut two petrol stations in Ilorin, Kwara State for allegedly under-dispensing to motorists. The stations shut are NIPCO located on Ajase-Ipo road and Success and Regards operating on New Yidi road, which were discovered to have adjusted their metre downward. The DPR Operation Controller in the state, Mr. Amos Jokodola, through the acting Deputy Manager, Retails Outlets, Mr. Ishola Joshua, announced the closure on Sunday during inspection of filling stations in Ilorin. He summoned the management of both stations to appear before it and explain why they have decided to get involved in such…
The embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, on Thursday exonerated himself from the crisis currently rocking the National Assembly. He noted that the crisis has assumed an ugly turn with some people accusing him of accepting gratification from senators. The APC chairman stated this when he played host to South East/South South Professionals, who visited him in his office in Abuja. The APC chairman said the accusations are new to him because he has no reason to collect money from Senators since he is not in a position to vote for them in the…
A former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has withdrawn his case at the National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal challenging the election of Mr. Ben Murray-Bruce as the Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Sylva contested the senatorial election on April 8 on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) but lost to Murray-Bruce of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor, however, rejected the outcome of the election and later dragged Senator Murray-Bruce before the tribunal sitting in Yenagoa, the state capital. Sylva in his petition, asked the tribunal to declare that…
New reports emerging from TMZ, say that Chris Brown and his baby mama Nia Guzman have been at war over child support and custody demands, so he’s asking a judge for paternity, which will give him the right to challenge Nia over support and custody. Chris is reportedly paying Nia what he believes is a fair amount (She claims $2,500 a month), but she is demanding $15,000 a month in child support. Chris Brown wants a judge to set the number and believes it will be closer to his figure than hers. He also wants a judge to establish custody…
The entire Mavin records team have now been split between MTN and Glo. The talented petite singer, Di’Ja, has just signed an endorsement deal with telecoms company — Glo. Yesterday, Korede Bello and Reekado Banks were announced as the latest brand ambassadors of the telecommunication outfit. Later in the evening the pop princess of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty joined her colleagues as brand ambassadors also. “Respect thy parents and their prayers shall guide u” wrote the ‘Awww’ singer on her Instagram page yesterday. With Di’Ja now a GLO ambassador, every act on Mavin Records has an endorsement deal with a…
Stand up comedian, actress and TV host, Helen Paul has just gotten her 2nd Masters Degree from the University of Lagos. Helen took to Instagram to share the good news and shared a photo of her certificate. She wrote “Thank God o. Finally I got my 2nd masters certificate since 2012″
A lot of Nigerians have constantly compared Omotola and Genevieve Nnaji. A new perspective between the two movie stars has been given by a man who has worked with the two of them. Keith L. Smith who was the cinematographer of the movie ‘Ije‘ which starred Omotola and Genevieve has revealed the relationship between both stars on the set of the movie. “Let me tell you something: it was amazing. I did not see it, but I felt it. However, they were very professional with the way they got along. I knew there was something between them, and I had…
Boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather has shown off his jewelries worth approximately N3billion. The proud and arrogant boxer’s chains are reportedly worth $10million, his raw diamond worth $15million and the bracelets cost $5million. Mayweather is currently the highest paid athlete of 2015. It’s no longer news that he also loves to show off his money, cars and mansions. The post Floyd Mayweather Shows Off His Jewelries Worth N3bn [PHOTOS] appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
The Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS, Ita Ekpenyong, has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari. In his place, President Buhari appointed Lawal Musa Daura as new head of the agency, which serves as Nigeria’s secret police. Mr. Ekpenyong’s sack and the appointment of his replacement was contained in a statement Thursday by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi, via a statement by the Director of Communications in his office, Haruna Imrana. According to the statement, Mr. Daura, was born in Daura, Katsina State, on the August, 5, 1953. He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria…
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday inaugurated a 16-member committee to find solutions to the incessant killings in the southern part of the state. The committee, headed by a retired army general, Martins Agwai, who is also a former Chief of Defence Staff, has 30 days to unravel the causes of the attacks. The National Emergency Management Agency says 23, 890 people were displaced by communal clashes in Kaura, Kachia and Sanga Local Government Areas of the state in 2014. Mr. El-Rufai said the government was determined to end the cycle of violence through dialogue. “The cycles of…
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Wednesday sent an executive bill seeking death penalty for convicted kidnappers in the state, to the House of Assembly for consideration and passage. This was contained in a statement signed by Christian Ita, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the governor in Calabar. According to the statement, the bill also seeks to empower the government to seize property belonging to convicted kidnappers and other criminals in the state. It stated that the bill offers rewards to citizens who volunteer information to security agencies on activities of criminals. This, according to the statement,…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Adamawa State chapter, has finalized plans to host the Superintendent General and founder of Deeper Life Bible Ministry, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, to commiserate with the people following the devastating insurgent activities in the state. The pastor in charge of the church in Yola, Adeniyi Hassan, who made this known at a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists press centre, said the renowned clergy would visit on July 14 to empathize with the government and people of Adamawa. Mr. Hassan said Pastor Kumuyi’s visit was necessitated by the passion he has for the…
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has asked traders in the state to brace up for payment of taxes and levies for the development of the state. He stated this while inaugurating the Traders’ House built by the Amalgamated Market Traders Association of Anambra State on Wednesday in Onitsha, the Anambra State capital. Obiano, who was represented by the deputy governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, explained that taxes were needed by the state government to meet various social and infrastructural obligations it owes the citizenry. “The government had performed excellently well in security, construction and re-construction of roads as well as…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has directed that civil servants in the state be paid April and May salaries. He said on Wednesday that the directive was in line with his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state. Wike inherited the two months’ salary areas from the immediate past administration in the state. The governor assured civil servants that their welfare would be given top priority by his administration just as he expressed his commitment to promoting the interest of all people resident in the state. The post Unpaid Workers’ Salaries: Wike Orders Payment Of Rivers Workers’ April, May…
According to Stacy Amoateng (host of Restoration With Stacy) award winning actor, Majid Michel and wife will renew their wedding vows on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The host of Restoration With Stacy, an interactive talk show which airs on TV3 promised the couple an all-expenses paid event when the actor appeared on the show few months ago. “This is what we’re going to do, you’ve done so well, you’ve been with your wife for so long, you guys have been there for each other so we are giving you a treat. And with this treat, all you need to do…
Well…yeah, I see a similarity…do you? Source: LIB The post Yemi Alade’s Look Alike… Do You Think They Look Alike?!? appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.