After rumors have been circulating for a while, famous Yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo has come out to state that fellow actress Funke Akindele did not break his marriage. In an interview with City People, Adebayo denied the popular rumour that his alleged fling with Akindele ended his marriage. “Funke had nothing to do with my marriage crash. The major reason my marriage broke-up was the fact that my baby mother does not really like my profession. Funke absolutely has nothing to do with his marriage problems. And I want people to get this clear” he stated. Opening up, the movie star…
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The lawmaker representing Agege Constituency 1, Mudashiru Obasa, has emerged Speaker of the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who is a fourth term legislator, was nominated by Mr. Olanrewaju Oshun of Mainland Constituency 2 while Mr. Sola Giwa of Lagos Island Constituency 2, seconded the motion. The new Speaker was elected unopposed.
A former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has declared his eligibility to vie for the governorship seat of the state. Sylva, who is now the leader of All Progressives Congress in the state, was denied a second term in office on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2011, allegedly due to pressure from former President Goodluck Jonathan. The former governor, who spoke with select journalists in Yenagoa, the state capital at the weekend, however, said the decision to contest is largely dependent on the leadership of the APC. Sylva said, “Bayelsa people should not be worried…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the immediate past Senate President, David Mark and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, for the mature leadership they provided for the last National Assembly. The party also commended the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives now Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his deputy, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, for their efforts in steadying the ship of the last House despite unpredicted daunting challenges. A statement yesterday by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, said the leadership of the party noted the efforts of the last National Assembly under Mark in ensuring unity…
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State at the weekend berated two contractors handling waste disposal in Calabar South Local Government Area for failing in their responsibility. The governor spoke after the expiration of the three-day ultimatum he gave them to either perform or be sacked. Addressing reporters at one of the refuse dumps on Afokang Street, the governor ordered that the contract for the evacuation of waste be split into smaller units, noting that the decision was prompted by the contractors’ alleged incompetence and lack of capacity to perform efficiently. He said: “The two contractors handling the evacuation of…
THE BUILDING WHERE OFFICIALS OF THE STATE SECURITY SERVICE AND SOLDIERS EXCHANGED FIRE WITH SUSPECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOKO HARAM SECT AT KEKE-B NEAR HAYIN DANBUSHIYA ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF KADUNA YESTERDAY. A detachment of heavily armed soldiers and State Security Service (SSS) operatives yesterday stormed a hideout of Boko Haram suspects in Kaduna State and engaged them in a gun fight that reportedly lasted for almost one hour. The incidence occurred at an area called Ungwan Keke-B, near Hayin Danbushiyya in Chikun Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Kaduna. According to Daily Trust, one security personnel was killed…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Adeyemi III, has once again caused a stir. But this time around, it was at the Ibadan Airport. The Oba was spotted at the Ibadan airport on his way to the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly with his beautifully dressed ‘oloris’ (wives). One of the king’s sons, Prince Akeem Adeyemi a.k.a Skimeh Obasegun is said to be one of the federal honourables to be inaugurated as the representative of the four local governments in Oyo metropolis. This explains why the king and his beauties all set out to grace the occasion. See photos of…
A former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, on Sunday, urged the Peoples Democratic Party members in the House of Representative to vote for Femi Gbajabiamila as the next Speaker of the House. Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, emerged the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the position of Speaker of the 8th House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila, who represents Surulere I Federal Constituency, polled 154 votes out of 182 votes to beat Yakubu Dogara in a mock election conducted by the APC in Abuja on Saturday. Dogara, however, rejected the outcome vowing to contest in the main election to choose a…
The newly inaugurated Ekiti State House of Assembly is a contraption by Governor Ayodele Fayose to protect his personal interest, instead of working to restore hope for the state’s development, the All Progressives Congress in the State has alleged. The party noted that such selfish agenda held no promise for the growth of the state and political development of the people. In a statement issued Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatubosun, the APC said the profile of new members in the new Assembly had revealed that many men and women lacking skills in tedious business of law-making were “selected”…
A former Minister of Education, Dr. (Mrs.) Oby Ezekwesili, has declared her readiness to volunteer her services for immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), the day he declares his intention to run for office as President. Fashola’s achievements as governor of Nigeria’s commercial capital and second most populous state in the country has been described by many as unparalleled and there is a general consensus that if given the opportunity to serve in a higher capacity, he could do better. This much was confirmed by Mrs. Ezekwesili, who said “only a strange nation would have a…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos State chapter, has called on the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to call state chapter of his party to order. According to the Lagos PDP, the APC leadership in the state is trying to interfere in the democratic selection of the leadership of the State House of Assembly scheduled to be inaugurated on Monday. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Taofik Gani, the opposition party stated that the call was necessitated by the “confirmed moves of lobbying and coercion of members of the House…
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says he and other party officials were mocked at and derided when they conceived the idea of forcing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from power two years ago. Speaking at the African Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment Nigeria, AYEEN 2015 programme in Lagos at the weekend, Tinubu urged youths never to give up on their ideas “even if no one believes in you.” Tinubu, who was represented by the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, said that the youths should learn from APC’s story in the as they strive to achieve…
After weeks of nationwide blackout, the nation’s power generation has picked up a little, rising from over 2,000 MW to 3,368.44 MW in the last few days. The slight improvement has been attributed to improvement in gas supply. Of the 3,368.44 MW generated, 3,293.03 MW was distributed for consumption while the balance of 75.41 MW was used to stabilise the system. The Presidential Task Force on Power, PTFP, which made this known in its latest report at the weekend, however, pointed out that the figures fall far below the nation’s over 12,000 MW estimated peak demand.
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday urged Nigerians to be faithful, diligent and honest in all that they do so as to attract favour from God and man. Osinbajo spoke at the 8th Annual Conference and Reunion of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Apapa Family, Lagos Province 20, with theme ‘Riding on the wings of Change’. He said at the event, which took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, that the country needs faithful men who can be relied on to do a good job of nation building. “If you are a typist, if…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday called on wealthy indigenes of Adamawa to come and invest in the State. Atiku made the call during the inauguration of Madugu Rockview Hotel in Yola. According to the former vice president, the only way to develop the state is for the well-to-do citizens to invest in it. “It is unwise for the wealthy citizens of Adamawa to go somewhere and invest while the state is lacking. “I, therefore, advise and challenge any well-meaning citizen of Adamawa to come back home and invest in order to move our state forward”, Atiku said. Gov.…
Kingmakers in Akure on Sunday selected Prince Aladetoyinbo Patrick of Osupa Ruling House as the new Deji of Akure, 18 months after the demise of former occupant of the throne, Oba Adebiyi Adesida. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the stool became vacant on December 1, 2013, when Adesida, from Ojijigogun Tuling House, died after reigning for three years. NAN learnt that Aladetoyinbo was unanimously selected among 13 people who showed interest in the throne. NAN also reports that the Osupa Ruling House had on Friday forwarded a list of nominees to the kingmakers after a meeting at the…
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osibanjo will fulfill their campaign promise of change. Kumuyi told journalists at the Kaduna Airport, weekend, after presiding over a revival crusade. “With the past records of the President as well as the Vice President, I believe they meant what they said during the campaigns and I want to say they will really focus on the drive to bring the change they actually spoke about and I believe we will see change,” Kumuyi said. ”The emergence of…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has lost women leader of Hadejia, eastern Jigawa, Hajia Iyani, who with her driver, were killed in a fatal auto crash along Guri-Abunabo Road in the state. The deceased were said to be on their way to attend the wedding Fatiha of the son of Senator Abdulazeez Usman and the daughter of the former member of the House of Representatives, Adamu Hassan Abunabo. Eyewitnesses blamed the accident on reckless driving. Former Speaker of Jigawa State House of Assembly, Ahmed Sarawa, PDP women leader, Hajia Talle, and Jigawa State House of Assembly member…
Nigerian Airports are set to have Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) facility across, it has emerged. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is providing the service in partnership with Globacom Ltd. It has already launched at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of FAAN, Mr. Saleh Dunoma, said the launch was a realization of the Aviation Ministry’s commitment to improving passenger experience in the country. According to him, there had been numerous complaints about the lack of internet connectivity at the airports. He therefore urged Globacom to also extend the Wi-Fi coverage…
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Germany to a warm reception ahead of the G7 Summit in Bavaria. He was accompanied by former governors Babatunde Fashola and Kashim Shettima. Buhari traveled to Germany for the summit on invitation from German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He was received on arrival by the Vice Minister-President of Bavaria, Mrs. Inge Aigner. He will participate in the G-7 Outreach program for invited heads of government and global institutions, including President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia and Prime Minister Hailemariam…