A former military governor of Lagos State, Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), yesterday, withdrew his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Marwa had initially left the All Progressives Congress for the PDP last year and contested for the governorship ticket of the party in Adamawa State, which he lost. According to a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by his media aide, Bello Zubairu, the former military governor said he decided to quit the PDP on personal grounds. Marwa was the governorship candidate of the Congress for Progressives Change (CPC) in Adamawa State before the emergence of the All…
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A leading aspirant for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in the incoming 8th National Assembly, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has taken his campaign to newly elected members of the House. Dogara, who is presently Chairman, House Services and Welfare Committee, wrote the Rep members-elect seeking their votes ahead of the inauguration of the 8th House and elections for the Speaker, June 8. In the letter titled “A chance to consolidate” dated June 1, 2015, Dogara called on newly elected members to “consolidate” on the achievement of the outgoing 7th Assembly led by former Speaker, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal…
The police on Tuesday arraigned one 25-year-old driver, Samaila Yahuza of Katampe, Abuja, in a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving stolen property. The prosecutor, Cpl. Gideon Ekomson, told the court that on May 26, one Robert Aniyah of Proton Security Service Company, Abuja, reported the matter at Wuse Police Station. The prosecutor said that the accused dishonestly received 300 litres of diesel from one Haruna Sambo, who is now at large. Ekomson said that Sambo was the security guard of the above mentioned company, who stole the 300 litres of diesel from the said company. He…
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar on Monday in Abuja expressed “deep shock and sadness” at the petrol tanker tragedy at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra. This is contained in a statement signed by Deputy Head of Mr. Atiku’s Media Team, Paul Ibe. A fuel-laden tanker on Sunday rammed into a busy bus station at Upper Iweka roundabout, killing scores of people and burning 15 vehicles. Atiku prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and solicited God’s protection for Nigerians nationwide. “May God accept the souls of the departed into blissful eternity and grant the relatives and families of the…
Former governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako (retd.), who was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, has been released. Mr. Nyako, who fled the country since July 2014 after he was impeached by the State House of Assembly only to return on Saturday, turned himself in to the anti-graft agency on Monday and was immediately detained. However, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said the former governor was allowed to go on what he called “administrative bail”. Mr. Uwujaren said Nyako, who is 73, was also released based on age and health…
The National President of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Musa Isiwele Shehu, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to reintroduce toll-gates along the nation’s highways to be managed by a special board with men of proven integrity. The administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2004 abolished tolls gates on all federal highways in the country and instead introduced a fuel tax. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja yesterday, Shehu said the only area his association benefitted from the immediate past administration was in the construction of access roads across the country. “We did not benefit anything from the past…
In what has become an annual celebrated affair of music, worship, and insightful sermons; the eight in the series of the yearly gathering of the Apapa Family group of churches of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is set to hold on Sunday, June7, 2015 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Ministering at the event themed, ‘Riding On The Wings of Change’ is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. The event will also feature music ministrations by Wale Adenuga, Frank Edwards and Nathaniel Bassey. The Regional Pastor in Charge, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade said “the focus of this year’s event is on harnessing the thrust of change championed by the Apapa Family since the 2010 edition, which had the theme…
The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused his successor, Nyesom Wike, of using provocative utterances and smear campaigns against his person as a cover to loot billions of naira from the state treasury. In a statement issued, Monday, the former governor alleged that Governor Wike is trying to intimidate, threaten and blackmail officials of his (Amaechi’s) administration, including civil servants, into making false, phony and bogus claims of alleged corruption and corrupt practices against him and his wife, Dame Judith. It would be recalled that during the post-inauguration thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Mr.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a written request to the Senate seeking approval to appoint 15 special advisers. The letter was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Senate President David Mark. The letter was Mr. Buhari’s first correspondence to the National Assembly since he was sworn-in on May 29, 2015. Mr. Buhari did not indicate those he would appoint as advisers. Earlier, the Senate had congratulated Mr. Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and all the 29 governors, who took oath of office on Friday. In his remarks, Mr. Mark urged President Buhari and all the governors…
Imo State police command has confirmed the arrest of at least 68 members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) for unlawful assemblage and procession. Commissioner of Police, Mr. Austin Evbakhavbokun disclosed this to newsmen in his office. According to him, “62 of the figure arrested had been charged to court for conspiracy, belonging to unlawful society and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.” He, however, explained that investigations showed that the leader of the movement, Chief Ralph Uwazurike was not associated with the group. Evbakhavbokun said that the self-styled freedom fighters had…
Osun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to begin his war against corruption in the state, saying there was enough evidence to probe the Rauf Aregbesola-led regime. According to the state party chairman, Ademola Ishola, SDP is ready to help the new central government in its probe by unravelling several acts of financial recklessness engaged in by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the state. “A few days ago, my party called for the resignation of Mr. Aregbesola as the governor over the deplorable state of affairs in Osun but he has…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the state judiciary would have financial autonomy so that it could work independently without interference from the executive. Wike said this on Monday in Port Harcourt, while swearing in the state Acting Chief Judge, Justice Daisy Okocha and the Acting President of the state’s Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Christy Gabriel-Nwankwo. He stressed that the independence of the Judiciary was necessary for the smooth running of the government. Wike, however, expressed disappointment at the Bench and the Bar in the state for the roles they played in the crisis in the state…
Former governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday over allegation of money laundering running into about N15 billion. This came following his voluntary return to Nigeria after President Goodluck Jonathan, whom he had blamed his travails in the hands of security and anti-graft agencies on, left office. The former Chief of Naval Staff reported to the EFCC on Monday after returning from his self-imposed exile on Saturday and was quizzed by the anti-graft agency for about 10 hours, reports Vanguard. There is no official message yet about the…
Hardworking singer, Skales held his ‘Man of the Year’ album launch concert yesterday, May 31, 2015 at Federal Palace Hotels, VI , Lagos. I must confess that I was very impressed by the massive turn-up of celebrities. Celebrities present at the concert included Victoria Kimani, MC Galaxy, Davido, Banky W, Lynxx, Timaya and more. See more photos below: –
Some of you still remember Dilish, the former winner of the continental reality TV series Big Brother Africa. Dilish Matthews has just given her male fans a little nudge with her new photo, funny enough, fans already saw her totally unclad at the BBA show. Dilish today- June 1, 2015 shared a picture of her unclad on her Instagram account. The BBA winner took the picture as she was waiting to be waxed. “Time to wax it ALL off . Who wants to hold my hand?” she wrote in the caption of the picture. The Namibian model last October revealed…
The very eccentric and energetic duo, P-Square made a trip to a land most artistes haven’t even visited before. The twin brothers performed in Rabat, Morocco over the weekend as part of the annual Mawazine music festival. Pharell Williams also performed in Rabat this year. Artists such as Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Shakira, Evanescence,Rihanna,Jessie J,Jennifer Lopez, Mika, Sugababes, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Minogue, LMFAO, Pitbull and Alicia Keys have performed at Mawazine in the past. See photos below: –
The Nollywood pair of Daniel Ademinokan and Stella Damasus, have continuously flaunted their love on social media. The filmmaker who is in a relationship with Stella Damasus which some people call ‘controversial’, is definitely love-struck. In a radio interview Ademinokan expressed his love for Stella Damasus: – ”I am so excited to dedicate this song to one person who has been a rock. Sometimes God just aligns things to happen at the right time. Stella Damasus – you are an amazing person and I appreciate you so much. The kind of mind you have, the way you think. It’s different…
The famous Malivelihood is back again, giving out gifts to the new incoming government officials. The former lover to Tonto Dikeh, Michael Olusola Awujoola aka Malivelihood, has revealed he’ll be giving out customized crocodile leather skin mouse to all 36 governors in Nigeria. Malivelihood is currently dating the daughter of a governor in Nigeria, Deola Smart.
Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Mallam Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the understanding of the public as the President took time to form his cabinet. Mallam Garba Shehu, while fielding questions from newsmen on the issue in Abuja today said the president must be given sufficient time to select members of his cabinet. “We are calling for the understanding of Nigerians in this regard as any attempt to rush the process could result in disservice to the administration and the country,” he said. He…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police to provide adequate protection for its members as they plan to start selling fuel for 24 hours. IPMAN’s President, Chief Chinedu Okoronkwo made the appeal in an interview on Monday in Abuja. He said the appeal had become necessary following the unions directive to its members to sell fuel for 24 hours to clear the queues that had persisted across the country. “We were not part of the strike that gave birth to the scarcity but we have taken the measure because when the system…