Senator Bukola Saraki has reportedly won Senate presidency unopposed. The Chairman, Senate committee on Environment and Ecology had boycotted the mock election organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) where Ahmed Lawan emerged as the party’s choice for Senate Presidency. He decided to run with former Speaker and member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ike Ekweremadu, a decision that won him the support of the 49 elected Senators of the PDP. Voting is currently on for the Senate Vice Presidency. The former governor of Kwara State was one of the five PDP governors who left the party to form…
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A former Minister of State (Works) and former Group Executive Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Engr. Chris Ogienmwonyi, has described the transfer of the OML 42 oil bloc being supervised by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, to NECONDE Energy Limited by the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Dieziani Alison-Madueke, as an abuse of due process and “theft of our national wealth”. Mr. Ogiemwonyi, therefore, called on President Muhammdu Buhari to investigate what he described as the r*pe of due process and “theft of our national commonwealth and ensure a reversal of this monumental theft so…
Members-elect of the House of Representatives from Ekiti State, yesterday, warned the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of the consequences of its relentless war against the state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, saying the party should stop fighting against God and the people of Ekiti. The lawmakers-elect, who said it was worrisome that after the failed plot by the erstwhile APC members of the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Fayose, the party was still unrelenting in its fight against the governor. In a statement signed by the six Reps members-elect, Ayo Oladimeji, Segun Adekola, Akin Awodumila,…
Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola has dared the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state to make good its threat by making his assets public. The SDP, which has grown to become an outspoken opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had requested that the governor declare his assets publicly without delay or risk having it published by the party. The party had described Aregbesola’s defence on how he spent several billions of the state funds as laughable and inconsistent going by the facts in its possession. The SDP said it has conducted its private investigations and discovered how…
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun has appealed to the party’s incoming lawmakers to respect the decision collectively taken on the leadership of the 8th National Assembly. According to him, the incoming lawmakers out of their own volition on Saturday last week organized a mock election that produced Senator Ahmed Lawan (Yobe State) as candidate for the senate president and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila from Lagos State as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. “I want to appeal to APC members of the National Assembly, both Senate and the House of Representatives to please…
Immediate past Governor of Adamawa State, Bala James Ngilari has refuted allegations he was declared wanted by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking on Sunday night when he returned to Yola from Dubai where he underwent medical check-up, Ngilari said that the allegation was just a cheap blackmail perpetrated by persons who are out to destroy his reputation. “As far I am concerned, I did not receive any invitation from EFCC as alleged, in fact I don’t have any case before the commission,” Ngilari declared. The former governor whose absence at the inauguration of the new governor, Senator Muhammad…
Military authorities have moved to Maiduguri, as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari in order to be able to combat the threat posed by Boko Haram more effectively. The establishment of the command centre for ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya’ was contained in a press statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. “In compliance with Presidential pronouncement and the Chief of army Staff’s directive, a reconnaissance and advance team for the establishment of Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC) for Operation Zaman Lafiya for the fight against terrorism and insurgency has moved to Maiduguri, the Borno state…
Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Mike Okiro has alleged that a former protocol officer in the commission, Aaron Kaase, and a journalist he refused to name attempted to blackmail him over an allegation that he defrauded the PSC of N350 million. Kaase had written a petition accusing the PSC boss of embezzling N350 million which he allegedly collected from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) under the guise of spending it on the just concluded general elections, but diverted into private pocket. Sources say the PSC staff had given the information to a journalist who wrote…
Buhari in a group photo with other world leadersCourtesy: @NGRPresident When the leaders of the Group of Seven developed nations met for a two-day summit in Bavaria, Germany, their agenda included global terrorism, Ukraine and climate change. With terrorism one of the talking points, it was not strange that the group invited President Muhammadu Buhari and several heads of governments from countries battling jihadists. After the summit, the group released a statement on its resolution on each of the major topics discussed. On terrorism, the G7 communique read: “In light of the Foreign Terrorist Fighters phenomenon, the fight against terrorism…
More than 63, 000 Internally Displaced Persons are taking refuge in various camps in Plateau, Alhassan Barde, the Executive Secretary, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, said in Jos on Monday. Mr. Barde said the IDPs were from Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Nasarawa, Taraba and Plateau States. He explained that those from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe were victims of Boko Haram attacks, while IDPs from Nasarawa and Taraba were displaced by ethno-religious crises, and the others from Plateau were victims of violent midnight attacks. The executive secretary said there are 5,508 IDPs displaced by insurgent attacks and 4,450 were taking refuge in Jos…
FROM LEFT: CHAIRMAN, POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC), MIKE OKIRO; COMMISSIONER FOR MEDIA, SOUTH-EAST ZONE, COMFORT OBI AND COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN AFFAIRS, AISHA TUKUR, AT A NEWS CONFERENCE ON THE ALLEGED N275M ELECTION-MONITORING FUND’S FRAUD ROCKING THE PSC IN ABUJA The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro, on Monday reacted to the allegation that he defrauded the commission of N275 million and vowed not to succumb to blackmail. Mr. Okiri alleged that a staff of the commission, Aaron Kaase, of the Press Unit, colluded with a journalist to blackmail him with the allegation to collect N10 million. The chairman, who spoke…
Warri born singer, Omawumi has admitted that she has had to cut off some of her friends as she climbed the ladder of success and fame. The mother of two has openly admitted that she has forgotten some of her friends who where there for her before fame and fortune. She shared a picture of herself along with a caption saying she wants to change her ways. “I have had a bit of time to reflect these past months waiting for belle to come down. I observed amongst other things I haven’t been a good friend to most of my friends…
Triple MG’s main man, Iyanya has revealed one of the major factors behind his successful music career. He said that he has no time for idle talk and people who waste their time on the Internet. He lets us know that steering clear from unproductive chatter has helped him to be a famous music star. “From Project Fame to the man I’ve become today, everyday God shows me so much love. I work hard, I dream and believe in my dreams,my haters motivate me to achieve more” he shared on social media. Iyanya who has just wrapped up a performance…
According to reliable sources, the Head of Department (HOD), of Davido’s faculty, Olusegun Ojuola said the Only graduating student from his department, Davido, is a brilliant and obedient student. Davido who was a lone student in his department was taught by Mr Ojuola. According to reports, Ojuola said “Well, the first thing I try to do is to dichotomise the artiste from the student. The Davido I know is an artiste, but the student I admitted into the department is Adedeji David Adeleke and the relationship has been like that all through. “But I can tell you this much, that David…
Ijaw youths in the Niger Delta region have suggested a former governorship candidate of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, Mr. Famous Daunemuagha, as a replacement for Kingsley Kuku, the immediate past Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Implementation Committee. Mr. Daunemuagha emerged the preferred candidate for the position among the youths, who screened no fewer than 12 indigenes of the region as Mr. Kuku’s replacement on Saturday. The position of the Ijaw youths was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of their summit in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and signed by Ebikuro Ayaowei of the Niger Delta Youth…
The immediate past Governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda, has denied leaving behind a debt of N125 billion as alleged by his successor, Governor Mohammed Abubakar. Yuguda made the denial even as he warned the Gov. Abubakar not to reverse any decision he met in office. The former governor, who stated this in a telephone interview with journalists in Bauchi on Sunday, said that the allegation that he bequeathed a huge debt to his successor was false. Abubakar had in his maiden broadcast to the people of the state, two days after his inauguration, revealed that he inherited a…
Famous Nigerian rapper with Chocolate City, Ice Prince has affirmed the seriousness of his relationship with Maima. “Everything about my life is serious. Of course it’s serious” said the award winning rapper about his relationship with Ghanaian-French beauty Maima. Ice Prince openly talked about his relationship which he normally keeps quiet about on the new MTV Base show ‘Real Talk’. The rapper started dating Maima in 2014. Ice Prince shared several pictures of her on his Instagram.
Who better to dish out relationship advice on celebrities, than one who has had a heart smashed by one. Ghollywood super actress and producer, Yvonne Nelson on Friday in an interview with Ghana’s Joy FM revealed that dating male celebrity is risky. She gave an illuminating insight into dating male celebrities and urged fans to stay away from dating them. Yvonne said it’s better for men to date female celebrities because women are trustworthy. Yvonne who once dated Iyanya said “It’s deadly out there and would be the biggest mistake to date male celebrities.”
Chris Brown has been attacked by Kylie Jenner after he joined Snoop Dogg in calling Caitlyn Jenner a ‘science project’ on social media. The superstar R&B singer shared a meme to his Instagram account on Sunday, June 7 that praised Akon for supplying 600 million Africans with solar power and at the same time, mocked Bruce Jenner. Unfortunately for him, Kylie saw the post and left a comment saying, “Not a very nice thing to say about a friends [sic] dad.” Kylie then made a post of her own on Twitter, saying, “State what you want about the world without bashing others. Leave…
Nollywood star, actress who was married for several years without a kid has urged people to support the physically challenged kids. Ini Edo visited the Heart of Gold Children Hospice in Surulere, Lagos, yesterday, Sunday, June 7, 2015. The talented now divorced star shared her experience with her fans on Instagram. Read what she wrote below: – “Morning everyone. So, yesterday I visited the Hearts of Gold children’s hospice and I was devastated. It was such a sad experience. I saw so many beautiful children and couldn’t understand why they had to suffer so much. What got to me more…