Former Governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako (retd.), has returned to the country. Nyako, who arrived from London on a Lufthansa Airline flight, landed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, Saturday. He was received at the airport by former governor of Gombe State, Sen. Danjuma Goje; former governor of Zamfara State, Sen. Sani Yerima; former governor of Nasarawa State, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu; his son, Sen-elect Abdulazeez, and other political allies. It would be recalled that Nyako fled Nigeria since July 2014 following his impeachment by the State House of Assembly. He was subsequently declared wanted by the Economic…
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The Code of Conduct Bureau has received the assets declaration forms filled by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, head of the President’s media team, Garba Shehu, said on Saturday. According to the media aide, the duo submitted their assets declaration forms separately on Thursday, a day before they were sworn-in. Shehu added that the CCB, through its Chairman, Sam Saba, on Friday acknowledged the receipt of the forms. The CCB chairman gave Buhari’s declaration identity number as “President: 000001/2015”. Shehu, however, did not disclose the contents of the assets declaration forms. “By declaring their assets, President Buhari…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday appealed to the people of Bayelsa and Niger Delta in general to keep remembering him and his family in prayers. This is just as he identified his former boss, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, as the person that brought him to the political limelight. Mr. Jonathan made this known at a Special Thanksgiving Service organised by the Bayelsa State Government at St. Peters Anglican Church, Yenagoa. “Let me again thank all of you, and continue to request that your prayers should not stop now, even as we leave office”, said Mr. Jonathan. “I believe we still have a…
Newly sworn-in President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned overzealous security officials against barring former government officials, including ministers that served under the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. According to President Buhari, such former officials are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution, and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit. “We have not banned anyone from travelling”, he said in a statement issued by head of his media team, Mallam Garba Shehu, Saturday. In apparent reaction to some cases of “V.I.P stoppages”…
Controversial acclaimed virgin, Adokiye has revealed in a new interview with Vanguard, that she’s pained when Nigerians call Jonathan a hero. Adokiye said: – “I feel really bad for the Nigerians calling President Jonathan a hero. Hero to who please?” she asked disdainfully. Why waste your saliva and brain on someone who has brought poverty, national blackout, danger, unemployment, terror and insecurity to our dear nation.Don’t get me wrong, he was my president before now. His wife is even from my mum’s village, Ogu Bolo in Okrika and I know her home. So, they are my people. But my dear, he…
Famous married OAP, Toke Makinwa has opened up to her fans on why she broke down in tears last night. According to her, God has lifted her higher in everything and she’s grateful. She wrote on Instagram: – “I can’t complain, GOD has been good to me. Last night I broke down in tears, it hit me that all I used to pray for, so many things I had on my prayer list, he has done. The beauty about God is he is not w noise maker, he does and over does and keeps doing. You have to shut yourself away from…
Tinsel couple of Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade, have released a new Pre-wedding photos as their white wedding draws closer. Their wedding is definitely at date to watch out fro later this year. The nuptials will commence with a traditional wedding in Benin City on 20th June and then the white wedding on July 4th in New York City, USA. See the pre-wedding photos shot in Nigeria and New York below: –
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that God chose President Muhammadu Buhari in order to fulfill his divine plans for Nigeria. “After three failed attempts, God made Muhhamadu Buhari win his fourth attempt at becoming Nigeria’s president because it is the time for God to heal this nation,” Osinbajo said at an inauguration thanksgiving in Abuja on Saturday. “God’s plan is to make Nigeria a nation that will be admired and respected among the nations of the earth; and this he intend to do by establishing truth and integrity, ensuring that corruption is eradicated, and resources meant for all…
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has returned home and was welcomed as a hero by the people of Bayelsa who converged at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre to receive him. Jonathan was accompanied by his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan and was received by the Bayelsa state Governor, Seriake Dickson, his deputy, John Gboribiogha Jonah and other respected Bayelsa elders and chiefs. Speaking at the occasion, Jonathan said he was overwhelmed by the large turnout of Bayelsans to welcome him in spite of noticeable shortcomings of his administration in terms of attracting dividends of democracy to the state. Jonathan said he…
Immediate past governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu was yesterday booed and stoned by the people of the state at the handing over ceremony to transfer power to new governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium. The former governor was booed by the crowd as he walked to the podium, shouting “barawo”, “thief”. Aliyu was not able to present his farewell speech as a result of the ensuing pandemonium. Military men from 31 Artillery Brigade were later drafted to the stadium in search of those behind the incidence. The former governor was smuggled out of the…
The former Kennis Music singer, Jaywon has opened up different issues on his life, as he embarks on his European tour in the next few days. In an exclusive interview, Jaywon says he has s*x anytime he wants to have it. “I had s*x last about a month ago but it’s funny that I have s*x anytime I want to have it but music is more on my mind than s*x and any other thing,” the This Year singer revealed. On jumping on the bandwagon of having kids outside wedlock like many of his colleagues, Jaywon said, ‘Lol I’m still very…
Do you still remember Gospel rapper BOUQUI, well the rapper has been off the radar for a very long time. Anyways, the rapper recently took her mum to the studio with her on her seventy-third birthday. The female rapper has a striking resemblance to her mum who was all smiles in the photo of her and her award winning daughter in the studio. “Happy 73rd bday to THE BEST MUM EVER…. I dragged HER to the studio with me… on her bday…I knoooooow..We can pass 4 twins but her hair is white.. mine is red” wrote in BOUQUI in the caption…
Yesterday, Nigerian twitter went agog when photos of Buhari’s son, Yusuf surfaced online and a fierce debate was on as to why Buhari didn’t reveal his son to Nigerians before going to the 2015 polls. Some people believed Buhari’s son would have further improved Buhari’s election result while some ladies were practically drooling over him. A photo allegedly showing Yusuf and his girlfriend has surfaced on our radar and we thought to share with you.
He performed yesterday at President Buhari’s Inauguration gala at the Aso Rock villa and got to pose with the President’s beautiful daughters, more photos below…
Ini Edo looking fab at the inauguration in Abuja today.
United Kingdom has declared its readiness to work closely with Nigeria to end its security and economic challenges. Britain says it is going to spearhead the group of seven developed nations (G-7 nations) to rally support for Buhari to crush insurgency in Nigeria without further delay. British Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond made the position of his country known when speaking with Vanguard in Abuja on Friday, shortly after attending Buhari’s inauguration. Hammond led a British delegation to witness the swearing in of Buhari. The president returned to Nigeria on the eve of his inauguration, where he went to see Prime…
Several Nigerians regarded the concession of defeat by immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan to President Muhammadu Buhari as heroic, even Buhari himself called Jonathan a statesman because of what he did, but singer and actress, Adokiye does not consider Jonathan a hero. “I feel really bad for the Nigerians calling President Jonathan a hero. Hero to who please? Why waste your saliva and brain on someone who has brought poverty, national blackout, danger, unemployment, terror and insecurity to our dear nation,” she said. “Don’t get me wrong, he was my president before now. His wife is even from my mum’s village,…
National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfill his campaign promises but he needs the support of all. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday on the sideline of the 2015 Presidential Inauguration ceremony held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Mr Lai Mohammed urged Nigerians to be patient with the new administration which is ready to make extra sacrifices in order to satisfy their expectations. “We are all excited and we feel elated because the day that we thought was not possible has finally comes. “With today…
Lagos-based lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa is not impressed with the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari. He describes it as illusory and vague. According to him, Buhari has stated the things he plans to do but he seems to have no clue how he is going to achieve them. “I have read the Inaugural Speech of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Retd.), delivered immediately after his swearing in. It is gratifying that General Buhari has vowed to tackle the rot in the power sector, even though he did not give any direction on how to do that. By and large, it…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has described the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari as a sign that the former head of state was ready to serve all Nigerians regardless of their political affiliation. “Nigerians, including those who voted and did not vote for President Buhari were eagerly waiting for his inaugural speech,” a statement issued by the governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka said. “The speech, if followed in practice shows that he is ready to govern Nigeria. It is a sign that the president is ready to live above board and lead a…