The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday said it had formally served an extradition notice to the Senator-elect for Ogun East senatorial district, Prince Buruji Kashamu. According to the NDLEA, it effected the service on Kashamu on Monday in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/479/2015 with a copy made available to the Chief Judge, Federal High Court. The anti-narcotics agency and the senator-elect have been engaged in a legal battle over moves by the federal government to extradite Kashamu to the U.S to face drug trafficking charges. In a swift response to the purported notice served on him, Kashamu, through his lawyer,…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Amid the heightened tension generated by the scramble for leadership positions in the soon-to-be inaugurated 8th National Assembly, the leadership of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, has summoned all the federal lawmakers elected on its platform to a meeting. The scramble for Senate Presidency and Speakership positions of the Senate and House of Representatives respectively, has divided the APC as the party has been unsuccessful in speaking with one voice on the contentious matter. In a last ditch attempt to salvage the situation, the APC leadership is to meet with Senators-elect and members-elect of the House in Abuja on…
A Niger Delta activist and spokesperson for the Ijaw Republican Assembly, Ms. Annkio Briggs, has faulted the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to discontinue the ongoing Niger Delta Amnesty Programme. The amnesty programme was instituted by the administration of the late President Umaru Yar’Adua to tackle the growing militancy in the region, including destruction of oil pipelines, illegal bunkering, kidnapping and illegal refining of crude oil. But in his inaugural speech last Friday, President Buhari pointed out that the amnesty programme in the Niger Delta would end in December, 2015. He added, “But the government intends to invest heavily in the projects,…
The Peoples Democratic Party has accused leaders of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, of plotting to arm-twist the judiciary and use the various election tribunals to upturn democratically elected governments in some PDP states. The opposition party described the alleged plot as an “invitation to anarchy, and dangerous to democracy”, which it vowed to resist. The party also said that the APC has already started hounding PDP senators-elect, threatening to use its newly acquired federal might to coax the election tribunals against them if they fail to do its bidding in the ongoing politicking to raise new leadership in…
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to grant him the privilege to nominate a ministerial candidate to fill the slot of the state in the Federal Executive Council. The governor, who made the request in a letter to the President dated May 31, 2015, said if the request was granted, he would nominate a worthy and competent Ekiti professional for appointment in the federal executive council. “Should the request be favourably disposed to, I shall be happy to nominate a worthy and competent professional who can always oblige your Excellency and your cabinet the benefit…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Odigie Oyegun, has said Boko Haram insurgents will be in for surprises for daring the resolve of President Muhammadu Buhari to end the insurgency. Mr. Oyegun said this while fielding questions from State House correspondents after the party’s National Working Committee’s visit to the president in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr. Oyegun said it was obvious the insurgents were daring the president’s resolve. “They spoke about security all throughout the campaign. “It is obvious that the insurgents as you call them are trying his resolve and I have a feeling that they will…
Famous veteran actor, Van Vicker seems to be having a good time in his motherland, Liberia. Van Vicker who was invited to mark the 40th anniversary of the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) also participated in a nearly three miles walk to meet with Ebola survivors at the JFK hospital on May 31. The movie star took to his Instagram to keep his 166,000 followers abreast with his activities by posting a photo showing him hugging some of the survivors. He captioned: ”I practically proved a point in Liberia by hugging Ebola survivors to debunk stigmatization in the society. These individuals…
The petite actor more notably known for his comic roles, has opened up in a chat with Inside and About City Magazine. The Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme spoke about why he wants to be influential and his interest in politics. Read excerpts below: – On his level of fame I have always been a very optimistic person. I may not have seen how far I could go but I knew something great was coming. I can’t really tell you this is how far or this is how I knew it was going to be, but like I said, I had…
You’d remember that over a week ago, reports emerged that the richest man in Africa Aliko Dangote had denied dating ex-Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Sylvia Nduka. The alleged love affair between the billionaire and the beauty queen is still making rounds on the Internet. The surprise though is that Sylvia Nduka has kept quiet about the love affair, and has yet to make any public statement. Encomium Weekly had scheduled an interview with the 25 year old Nduka on Monday, May 25, 2015 but it never happened. She did say she will respond at the appropriate time. Last months,…
Banky W has been recently forced back into the studio since he lost he’s sure meal ticket, Wizkid. Banky who has been busy dropping new material here and there has now thrown a party. It wasn’t a regular party but an all white party at the Place Nightclub in Ikeja on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Banky is an ambassador of the popular drink, Ciroc.
Nigerian professional dancer, Kaffy has reached a milestone in her wedding to Joseph Ameh, the official drummer for P-Square. Kaffy who got married to Papi J in 2012 wrote a lovely anniversary message via her Instagram account today, June 2, 2015; to celebrate their 3rd year anniversary. “My Goodness its 3years today! Feels like yesterday. Meen its has been an experience. Sweet, sour, bittersweet,intriguing, captivating and all in all a journey of discovery, knowledge acquisition and growth. May our bond wax stronger and our lives build a great empire and legacy for our children to carry on” wrote Kaffy, Joseph Ameh…
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the senate seeking approval to appoint 15 Special Advisers, five less than his predecessor’s 20, in line with Section 151 (2-3) of the 1999 Constitution. President Buhari in his first official letter to the senate after his inauguration was read at the plenary. He explained that the 15 Special Advisers would help him carry out his constitutional roles as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Pursuant to the provision of Section 151 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) which confers on me to…
After months of resisting the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers who wanted to impeach him, Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose will on Friday 5th June, 2015 proclaim the Fifth Assembly of Ekiti State. The 25 seats of the House was won by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 11 elections. A statement by the Clerk of the House of Assembly, Mr Tola Esan, says the proclamation will take place at the main Chambers of the House at 10.00am in accordance with Section 105, Subsection 3 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).…
The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday said it has arrested two housewives for trafficking substances suspected to be cocaine. This was contained in a release issued by the agency and signed by its spokesperson, Mr Mitchel Oyefujeyi. The two women, aged 45 and 47, were allegedly found in possession of 2.635kg of cocaine at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to China, the statement read. The women were said to have packed the cocaine in their underwear and also in their private parts. “The women, in their statements,…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun, says the Boko Haram insurgents will be in for surprises for daring the resolve of President Muhammadu Buhari to end the insurgency. The terrorists have intensified attacks following the swearing in of the new president who now continues the fight from where his predecessor Goodluck Jonathan who was highly criticized for his lackadaisical approach, stopped. “It is obvious that the insurgents as you call them are trying his resolve and I have a feeling that they will be in for surprises,” Oyegun said while fielding questions from State…
Another suicide bombing has hit northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri as a suspected member of the Boko Haram sect sneaked into the Maiduguri Abattoir at Cattle Market (Kasuwan Shanu) and blew himself up, killing 10 people and injuring scores. The incident happened on Tuesday at about 1:25pm when the market and the abattoir was crowded. The attack came less than 24 hours when a suicide bomber who attempted to sneak into Biu, one of the second largest town in southern part of the state was stopped by men of the civilian JTF who were on routine check, but he decided…
Versatile female comedian, Helen Paul, has denied insulting sultry actress, Stella Damasus, during one of her comedy performances in Lagos. Some weeks back, the social media was awash with a purported statement credited to Helen Paul. The comedian was said to have thrown a jab at Stella that she ‘changes husbands like pants,’ but Tatafo, as Helen is fondly called, described the whole saga as untrue. Helen said she actually made a joke about herself, telling the audience at an event that she did not change her name from Helen Paul after marriage because if her husband sends her packing…
Top finalists of the 2012/13 Nigerian Idol music reality show has made Nigeria proud with her performance recently in Philadelphia. Jemiriye Adeniji who was one of the top finalists of the 2012/13 Nigerian Idol musical reality show but suffered eviction, unknown to many relocated to the United States of America shortly after her participation on the show and has silently been making a name for herself while making Nigeria proud . According to Splendormagazine, one of such instances was during the recent Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlin’s game on April 21st when she was invited to sing the opening anthem.…
The Senator-elect for Edo North Senatorial District, Major Francis Alimikhena (rtd), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stay focused and not allow himself to be distracted by detractors. The senator-elect, who expressed confidence in Buhari’s capacity to pull the nation out of the woods, described his (Buhari) contribution to the nation’s political history as legendary. He said: “History doesn’t lie. As Buhari takes over the leadership of Nigeria, the first thing I want him to know is that he is not in competition with former President Goodluck Jonathan. Whatever Jonathan was as a former president is now history. So, I…
In a flagrant abuse of legislative procedure, the Ondo State House of Assembly was on Monday inaugurated, about four days before the scheduled date. The proclamation inaugurating the new legislative assembly was made by the Clerk of the House, Bode Adeyanju, instead of Governor Olusegun Mimiko. The Clerk was said to have performed the ceremony on behalf of Mr. Mimiko. The new assembly also saw to it that the Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, retained her seat. Mrs. Akindele had earlier dissolved the seventh assembly after a valedictory session, following which she and her deputy, Olotu Fatai, were elected. The newly-elected officers…