The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari had yet to move to the Presidential Villa, Abuja because his official residence was not ready for habitation. Shehu, who made this known in an exclusive interview with PUNCH, said workers were currently cleaning and refurbishing the President’s official residence also known as Aso Rock Villa. He said President Buhari would not move in until that exercise was completed. Shehu said, “As far as the President is concerned, the place (his official residence) is not ready yet. “Workers are…
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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Sunday vowed that only tested technocrats and trusted politicians will make his cabinet with the strategic aim of developing the state. Speaking during a post inauguration thanksgiving service at the Salvation Ministry in Port Harcourt, yesterday, Wike said he would carry everyone along in the move to revive the state. Wike gave the assurance in response to a request by the General Overseer of the Salvation Ministry, Pastor David Ibiyomie, who prayed that the incoming government be made up of technocrats. He said: “I will not abandon politicians. My administration will be made…
The new governor of Ebonyi, Chief Dave Umahi, says he has no intention of probing his predecessor but vowed to recover all mismanaged funds in the state. Umahi made the pledge in Abakaliki on Sunday during his maiden worship at the Government House Chapel. He said: “although I will have zero-tolerance on corruption, I will not probe Chief Martin Elechi’s administration. “I was part of the administration but we must ensure that all mismanaged funds meant for the state are recovered. “Chief Elechi as my mentor, showed me the way forward, gave me the freedom to exercise my rights and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has commended Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai and his deputy, Mr. Barnabas Bala Bantex, for the 50 percent cut in their salaries and allowances and urged other political office holders to follow suit. In a press statement signed by Issa Aremu, General Secretary, National Union of Textile & Garment Workers (NUTGTWN) and Deputy President of the Comrade Joe Ajaero-led faction of NLC, said that on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the union and the generality of our members, “we congratulate the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Ahmed Nasir El Rufai…
A member of a suspected robbery gang that specializes in wearing military camouflage to rob unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic around Mile 2, Festac, Alakija and its environs has been arrested by the police in Lagos. According to police sources, who spoke to VANGUARD, the suspect was a former soldier, who was dismissed from the Nigerian Army over unethical conduct. The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Adokie Tombra, revealed that he wore the camouflage to avoid paying transportation fare each time he boarded a commercial vehicles. The long arms of the law eventually caught up with him when…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has given insight into how a tanker loaded with petroleum lost control, rammed into the Asaba Motor Park at Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra State and exploded killing no less than 69 persons. Eleven vehicles, mostly commuter buses and two motorcycles inside Asaba Park, and the fuel tanker were completely burnt to ashes aside the human beings were roasted to the death in the unfortunate incident. The Chairman of the society, Professor Peter Kathy, said: “Presently, we have 69 people burnt to death and 30 casualties. The dead have been evacuated to various mortuaries in…
The December deadline set by President Muhammadu Buhari for the termination of the presidential amnesty programme in the Niger Delta has drawn the ire of Third Phase Amnesty ex-militants, who have vowed to resist any attempt to terminate the programme. In a statement by their National Secretary, Tam Odogwu on Sunday, the ex-militants described the statement as shocking, noting that the programme has contributed immensely to the relative peace and stability in the Niger Delta region, which has boosted the production and exportation of crude oil. Odogwu said that Niger Delta ex-agitators congratulate President Buhari for his smooth and peaceful…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and President-elect of African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has commended former President Goodluck Jonathan, President Muhammadu Buhari as well as ex-Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for their support, which ensured his election last week. In a statement on Sunday morning, Adesina said “I am truly humbled by the support of many Presidents across every region of Africa. Africa is my home. “I would like to give my special thanks to a few people in particular without whom this success would not have been possible: former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his…
The Catholic Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s body language so far shows that he is ready for the positive change Nigeria needed. Kaigama, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, stated this on Sunday during a mass at the erection of St Michael’s Pastoral Area Pwomol-Heipang to the status of a parish. The Archbishop, who is the President of Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), said that he was highly impressed with Buhari’s inaugural speech. “Buhari said that he belongs to everybody and belongs to nobody. I think what he is trying to say is…
World superstar legendary Pop-star’s adorable Neverland ranch hits the market for one hundred million US Dollars but potential buyers are reportedly being warned about the house being haunted by the singer’s ghost. According to The Mirror, viewers of the mansion have been put off by an alleged ghostly presence in the 2,700 acre estate which the King Of Pop bought in 1987 and lived in for more than 15 years. “Local people say Jackson’s spirit has been haunting his estate since he died. Investors and visitors considering buying the property are warned that workers on the ranch have claimed the…
New information has come to light on the alleged son of Buhari who was present at the inauguration ceremony. The photos won him the hearts of many Nigerian girls, and soon picture, claiming to be him and his girlfriend, went viral. The picture however is not Yusuf Buhari, and the man who owns the picture is crying out, read what he said below: – “My name is Muhammad Kabir Hadejia and I need your help. There’s a picture of myself and my sister that has gone viral on the internet with people claiming it is Yusuf Buhari, the son of…
A young lady has emerged on Instagram professing her undying love for the Omo Baba Olowo star. A lady with the Instagram handle Qeenlonyea claims Davido is her boyfriend and even shared a photo of O.B.O’s tattoo on her waist. Queenlonyea also claimed she has a baby for Davido, and when the news of Davido’s baby with Sophie Momodu hit the internet, she attacked him. Davido is yet to comment on this issue and we know he won’t even bother. See more photos below: –
The Award winning writer from Nigeria, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has blamed herself for the kidnap of her father, earlier in May 2015. In a penned piece by the Half Of A Yellow Sun writer which was published in the New York Times, Adichie slightly wrote about her self guilt when her dad, James Nwoye Adichie told her of how the kidnappers instructed him to tell his famous daughter to pay his ransom. ‘With my father’s release, we all cried, as though it was over. But one thing had ended and another begun. I constantly straddled panic; I was sleepless, unfocused, jumpy,…
The Adebayor family drama doesn’t seem like it’s going to end soon. Just weeks ago, Togolese football star, Emmanuel Adebayor took to Facebook to expose his family for trying to ruin his life. One of those people was his brother Rotimi Adebayor who he accused of stealing his valuables and even phones from a football Academy in France. In a new interview with Sun, Rotimi tells his side of the story: – Are the allegations levelled against you untrue? I have my own story as well but ‘Omo ti owo e o ti te eeku ida ko gbodo bere iku…
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his first set of appointments 48 hours after he was sworn-in. The President on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015 appointed Mr. Femi Adesina as his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) while Malam Garba Shehu was appointed the new Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity). Mr. Buhari also approved the appointment of Mal. Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP). Adesina doubles as the current President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun newspapers. Shehu, who until his appointment as the Director, Media and Publicity of the…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to promptly make public the details of their declared assets. The group made the request in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, on Sunday in Lagos. The rights advocacy group said the public declaration of their assets would be consistent with Buhari and Osinbajo’s anti-corruption credentials and their promises to the electorate. It said the request followed the declaration of assets last week by the president and his vice to the Code of Conduct Bureau as required by the Constitution. The…
THE COMMANDER, ONITSHA MILITARY CANTONMENT, COL. MOHAMMED BELLO PRESENTING A TROPHY TO THE CAPTAIN OF BARCA FC, BARRACKS, MASTER CHIGOZIE ONYEKACHI DURING THE COMMANDERS CUP, FINALS, MALE FOOTBALL COMPETITION The Commander of Onitsha Military Cantonment of the Nigerian Army, Mohammed Bello, says his command plans to revive the Onitsha Cantonment Boxing competition. According to him, this will aim at keeping youth within the barracks and environs away from involvement in crimes and other vices. Mr. Bello, a Colonel, told journalists on Sunday in Onitsha that the upcoming competition for youth and men would target those currently using the cantonment’s boxing…
The Senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Mohammed Ndume, on Sunday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for directing the military high command to relocate to Maiduguri and concentrate on the fight against insurgents. He told the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri that the move was a ‘right step in the right direction’. “For people like us that had been in the fore-front, looking for solutions to the problem of insurgency, it is a heart-warming development. “We have been anticipating that immediately he (Buhari) takes over, he will do something drastic and effective, in making sure that the issue…
The burial of the late sister to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Esther Eweje-Obasanjo, will take place on Saturday, June 6 in Abeokuta, her home town. Mrs. Eweje-Obasanjo died on Tuesday, May 19 at the age of 76 after a brief illness. This was contained in a statement issued by the family and signed by Abraham Akanle on Sunday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to the statement, the burial will hold at the Baptist Church cemetery and will start with a “Lying in state/ Service of Songs at the Obasanjo Farm House, Otta, Ogun State at 500 p.m.” on June…
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has expressed mixed feelings and concerns over the inaugural address of President Muhammadu Buhari in relation to the Niger Delta region. According to a statement issued by Eric Omare, the spokesman of IYC, and made available to journalists in Yenagoa on Sunday, there is need to review the terminal date of the Amnesty Programme to accommodate those who are yet to complete the scheme. “President Muhammadu Buhari in his speech said that the amnesty programme for ex-Niger Delta agitators would end by December 2015. “The IYC appreciates the fact that the amnesty programme cannot continue…