President Muhammadu Buhari may not have ministers any time soon, as the new administration seeks to come to grip with the rot left behind by the previous administration, reports Vanguard. The news platform stressed that the Buhari-led administration’s stand was due to the acute state of affairs of government finances and resources. A source close to the president made this known to reporters at the weekend. He spoke in reference to assertions of the president’s slow take-off as reflected in the failure to appoint key actors of government. He dismissed suggestions that the activities of government had been crippled on…
Author: Wale Adebayo
President Muhammadu Buhari has spent 30 days in office, but not much can be said about the actions he has taken to show the direction hie government would tend towards, but there is an explanation for this. According to the Presidency, the seeming slow pace of governance by the Buhari administration is because the great accumulation of corruption being cleared by the administration requires “scrupulous and painstaking planning”. This came in reaction to a statement by the publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party criticising the Buhari administration. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said…
The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate both former and serving governors who they alleged squandered the states’ resources on frivolities but abandoned payment of workers salaries. The union alleged that some of the governors used state funds to finance campaigns during the elections, while the workforce was being owed salary for many months. In a communique issued at the end of a one-day meeting in Abuja, jointly signed by its President Comrade Kiri Mohammed and Ag. General Secretary, comrade Felix C. Ifoh, the group described the situation where some…
The Presidency on Sunday said cleaning the mess left behind by the Peoples Democratic Party, especially the immediate past administration, requires scrupulous and painstaking planning. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. The presidential spokesman was reacting to a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, to the effect that the last 30 days under President Muhammadu Buhari has been all motion but no movement and urged Nigerians to pray for the APC-led government at the centre to deliver. In his…
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to pray for President Mohammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Buhari’s thirty days in government has been a case of all motion but no movement. In a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, the need to pray for President Buhari has become imperative because it was a very sad story that having been elected March 28, he was yet to decide on key appointments such as ministers, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), a Chief of Staff and advisers…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, on Sunday, expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari’s policies and programmes would impact positively on Nigerians. Mr. Oshiomhole said in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo that “Buhari has the political will to make things better for Nigerians. “I know that President Buhari will do better, because we had a meeting with him last week, and he is very conscious that he became president courtesy of the ordinary people, particularly the poor. “He is very committed at fashioning out policies and programmes, social infrastructure and physical infrastructure that will impact directly on…
The feud among members of the House of Representatives that degenerated to fracas during Thursday’s sitting would not affect the lawmakers’ agenda, Timothy Golu, who represents Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State said in Jos on Sunday. He said the House has already agreed on a legislative agenda whose speed will not be affected by the inability of the party with the majority to decide on its leaders. “Contrary to what outsiders think, we had already agreed on the recess; it was not necessitated by the fracas. “After agreeing on the agenda, members were merely allowed to go home to…
The Borno Government on Sunday announced the dissolution of all boards of agencies in the state. According to a statement by Alhaji Jidda Shuwa, the Secretary to the State Government, the action followed the approval by Gov. Kashim Shettima. “Gov. Kashim Shettima has approved the dissolution of all boards of agencies in the state with immediate effect. “The dissolution affects all chairmen and members of the constituted boards and Commissions, including other standing committees,” he said. Shuwa said that the dissolution, however, did not affect the board of the state Local Government Service Commission, the state Civil Service Commission and the…
A socio-cultural group Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN), on Sunday commended the Federal Government for the decision to lift ban on the importation of textile and furniture products. According to a statement signed by its President, Chief Udoka Udeogaranya in Lagos, the decision clearly showed that Nigeria could no longer play local politics with issues bordering on the economy. “With Nigeria dwindling oil fortune, state governments of the federation are unable to pay salaries and federal government in dire need of funds for capital projects. “This sound economic decision clearly underscores that Nigeria can no longer play local politics with…
Kogi State High Court Judge, Justice Samuel Obayomi has been released by kidnappers, 34 days after he was abducted. State Commissioner for Police, Mr Samuel Ogunjemilusi and the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Nasir Ajanah have both confirmed the release. According to the CP, who spoke in Lokoja on Sunday, Obayomi was released Saturday night between 10:00 and 11:30. Ogunjemilusi who could not say where and how the judge was released or if any ransom was paid however disclosed that he had been taken to a safe place but he was yet to be released to his family. On…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to pray for the success of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and leaders at all levels of government. According to a statement signed by the speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, Dogara spoke during a Church service at the Living Faith Church, Durumi, Abuja. “I want to plead that because the problems we have now in the country are not conventional, and that conventional wisdom cannot solve them, we need divine wisdom. “Without prayers, there is no way we can succeed. So, I urge that…
The Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa, closed in October, 2014, in the wake of Boko Haram invasion of the town, has re-opened for academic work, the Director of Information and Protocol, Mr Philip Ndalamu, has said. Ndalamu made the fact known to News Agency of Nigeria in Yola on Sunday, saying lectures would commenced Monday. “We re-opened three weeks ago and the staff have equally resumed work. Arrangements have been put in place for students who have been returning to commence lectures on Monday”, Ndalamu said. Ndalamu said major repair works of structures damaged by the insurgents had been concluded. NAN…
An upcoming Nigerian artistes named LT with the real name Olowu Taiwo, has told HipTV that Olamide stole the ‘Shakitibobo’ dance from him. According to LT, “After I did my video, a friend of mine told me the dance I did in the video (Yobo dance) was trending on Instagram by Olamide. And my friend told me he had already told someone who is in Olamide’s crew about the dance. I released the audio version of my own song on 22nd April, 2015, and Olamide released his own song on 2nd May.” “During that time, I was working on my…
Wizkid hit it big over a week ago after he ditched MTN for Globacom, in a deal that is reported to be worth a N100 Million Naira. According to a recently released statement by Wizkid’s manager, Sunday Are, we are made to understand that it is actually more than the money. In the statement, Wizkid said that Globacom is a brand he had admired for a very long time considering its strong presence and its very massive influence in the entertainment industry in Nigeria. “Globacom is huge in my industry and I see the evidence of the company’s commitment to improving the industry…
It was an all star affair as DJ Xclusive organized a concert to showcase his debut album, ‘According to X’. The concert took place last night, June 27, 2015, at the Landmark Event centre. Stars present at the concert include 2face, Olamide, Lil Kesh, Patoranking, Skales, Banky W, Iyanaya and many more. See the lovely photos below: – The post Checkout Dazzling Photos As Sound Sultan, Olamide, 2face, Others Turn Out For DJ Xclusive’s ‘All White Party’ appeared first on INFORMATION NIGERIA.
Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London was shut down on Friday, June 26, 2015 when reality star, Kim Kardashian West and Serena Williams met just in front of Harrods store. Fans and admirers of the two thick celebrities were thrilled with display of booty by the pair, who appeared in tight fitted apparels that accentuated their curves as they chatted briefly before departing. While Kardashian chose a revealing look that revealed a large chunk of her cleavage as well as her well accentuated booty, Serena Williams chose the sporty look in a white and purple Nike tank paired with skin-tight grey leggings and…
Powerful Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has told Dailytrust that her nominations for a BET and MAMA awards makes her feel like she’s one step closer to bagging a Grammy Award. The singer who copped a slot in the 2015 BET Awards: Best International African Act category said: – “It is difficult to describe. I received the news with an unfathomable joy in my heart. The MTV MAMAs news came barely three hours after I was nominated for four Nigerian Entertainment Awards. I was grateful, humbled and thankful. It also boosted my zeal to keep doing what I do. I feel one…
The Peoples Democratic Party has said after an evaluation of the first 30 days of President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress’ administration, it has come to the conclusion that Nigerians need to join hands in prayers to save the government from further inaction and dithering. President Buhari was sworn-in to office on May 29, 2015. The PDP said the call for prayers has become necessary given the fact that the Buhari administration is finding it difficult to locate its bearing and even take off and face the challenges of governance at the center. The opposition party described the last…
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has indicated his commitment towards building a state of the art permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state. Towards this end, he disclosed that a plan was in the pipeline. Ambode spoke at the closing ceremony of the orientation course for the 2015 batch A Stream 11 corps members at the NYSC Iyana-Ipaja orientation camp. He said: “The Lagos state government will leave no stone unturned in working assiduously to ensure that the proper platform for youth development be in place and properly utilised”. The governor also charged…
Bakassi returnees in Cross River state have called for permanent resettlement and intervention to improve their welfare. The leaders of the returnees made the demand in interviews in Akpabuyo, Cross River. The leaders are Etim Ene, Okon Etim Effiom and Immaculata Effiom. The returnees are currently in two camps in Efut Obot Ikot and Akwa Ikot Eyo Edem in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River. They asked for agricultural input to enable them to cultivate land recently acquired for them by the UN Commission for Refugees. The returnees also asked for permanent possession of the 200 acres of UNHCR…