The Nigerian military has cautioned the #BringBackOurGirls(BBOG) group and other advocacy groups against hate campaigns as they do not help in the ongoing Counter-Terrorism and Counter Insurgency (CT COIN) operations in the North-East. In a letter addressed to the leadership of BBOG on Sunday, Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, advised them to be wary of charlatans looking for a platform to denigrate the military for selfish and ulterior motives. “I feel constrained to call your attention to the existence and activities of charlatans in your midst who have never had the privilege of responsible service in public…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Director, Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, has said the general belief in military circles is that the Bring-Back-Our-Girls advocacy group have concluded plans to destroy the careers and reputation of a select group of military officers in the country. Olukolade said specifically that the organisation, which has maintained advocacy for the release of the over 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram gunmen from their school in Chibok, Borno State on April 14, 2015 has zeroed in on him and others as targets for such destructive intentions. The defence spokesman’s position was contained in a letter he wrote to the…
The report circulating that a restaurant in Awka, the Anambra State capital, which was serving cooked human flesh to unsuspecting members of the public as part of its menu has been described as not only false, but embarrassing by the state Police Command. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, which carried the report, “Residents told police of rumours that the restaurant was cooking human meat for customers. “Police then raided the restaurant, where they discovered fresh human heads that were still bleeding. The blood was in the process of being drained into a plastic bag”. But in a telephone…
Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi said that allowing people to exercise their basic rights and freedom was his greatest legacy in the eight years of his administration. Elechi made the statement on Sunday at a Thanksgiving Mass, held at the Government House Catholic Chapel, Abakaliki, officiated by the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Michael Okoro. “Ensuring that the people freely exercised the freedom to be themselves in all situations, criticise government without fear or favour, gave me the greatest joy as governor. “When one adds this legacy to the provision of basic infrastructure; giant strides recorded in education sector, health,…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has taken responsibility for the country’s woes in the last 16 years it has been in power, saying it is ready to make amends going forward. The party lost power at the centre for the first time since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999 in the March 28 presidential election won by the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a series of tweet via its verified twitter handle, PDP asked Nigerians to suggest to it, ways by which it can move the party forward when it becomes the opposition on May 29…
Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has said that the president-elect Muhammadu Buhari was a true democrat had respect for rule-of-law and due process. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt organised by the campaign organisation of Dakuku Peterside, the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded general elections which he lost to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Nyesom Wike. Amaechi urged supporters of the APC to prepare their petitions against those that compromised the elections in the state and perpetrated different forms of malpractices. “The only thing you have to do is to ask officially as…
Popular Nigerian Journalist and Publisher, Mr. Dele Momodu was a year older yesterday. The Ovation publisher and politician had a private birthday celebration yesterday with his wife, adorable sons and few friends as he turned 55. Here are heart melting photos from the private, family gathering. Just recently, the popular publisher and media guru published an article on Thisday newspaper, with the title: ‘Time To Say Our Lord’s Prayer.’ The article explains how President Goodluck Jonathan allowed the people around him walk him down the wrong path.
Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr. Godswill Akpabio has done something new. The governor who loves youths and entrepenueral skills has amazed a popular singer, MC Galaxy. The Sekem crooner was gifted a brand new Prado SUV yesterday May 16th at the Akwa Ibom state government House. Although MC Galaxy is from Akwa Ibom state and the governor had pledged the car to him during his album launch on May 2nd, there are insinuations that the governor got excited about the singer when he sang his praises in his recent album. See photos below: The 52-year-old governor who is married to…
Beyonce recently travelled to Haiti to assist the United Nations on a humanitarian mission in the Caribbean country. With her organization, BeyGOOD, the award winning screen diva visited towns throughout the country and assisted people with food, water, and other necessary resources including medical attention from the UN’s doctors. Following the devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010, Haiti, the country of birth of superstar, Wyclef Jean, has slowly tried to stabilise its economy across all spectrums. This result has left residents in a state of poverty, lack of substantial shelter, and adequate plumbing, which has led to a cholera outbreak.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to the media to clarify with the officials of the party and the Buhari Campaign Organization any issue having to do with the actions of the President-elect so as to avoid presenting falsehood as facts. “Various people have been quoted in the media on what the President-elect will do or will not do once he assumes office. The truth is that these people do not speak for the President-elect, hence the need for the media to clarify such issues with the Chairman of the party, its National Publicity Secretary or the Spokesman of…
Senate President, David Mark, on Saturday in Abuja, expressed shock over the death of Ahmed Zanna, a senator from Borno State. In a statement, Mr. Mark described the late lawmaker’s death as one too many. He described Mr. Zanna as a gentleman, who was mindful of his legislative assignments, welfare of his constituents and the nation at large. Mr. Mark said the late senator was a fine parliamentarian who contributed his quota to the success of the 7th Senate. The president of the senate said Mr. Zanna could have waited for the expiration of the 7th Senate, which would be…
The Nigeria Governors Forum, which has been polarized since May 2013, may finally be unified before the May 29 hand over date, if reports we are monitoring are anything to go by. The NGF broke into two factions following a dispute over who the authentic chairman of the Forum is between Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State. Indications, however, emerged at the weekend that the two factional leaders have agreed to meet along with their colleagues tomorrow in Abuja. Confirming that the two factions would be meeting to sort out their differences, the…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday urged Nigerians, who might have been offended in the process of taking decisions during his eight years as Vice President, acting President and President, to forgive him. Mr. Jonathan will be handing over to Muhammadu Buhari on May 29, 2015. The president pointed out that since nobody was perfect, there was no way he would not have taken some decisions that wouldn’t go down well with some people, pleading that such decisions were not taken to deliberately hurt them. Jonathan made the appeal during a farewell service organised for him and his family at the…
From May 29, 2015 President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, has made known his intention to be referred to by the official title of ‘President’, dropping the Army General title that had preceded his name for over 30-years. The same applies to Vice President-elect Yemi Osibanjo, who seeks to be described with his academic title of ‘Professor’. A statement issued by the Director, Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Garba Shehu said: “From May 29, 2015 the President-elect and Vice-President-elect are to be respectively known and addressed as Muhammadu Buhari, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria…
He might not have a lot of hair on his head, but the singer has decided to grow a beard. The Five Star Music recording artist, KCee has switched up his look after he appeared with a full grown beard ahead of his US tour. The actor’s new look seem to been endearing him to many ladies as he has been sharing pictures with female fans in the United States of America on his Instagram account. According to reports KCee embarked on his American tour few weeks after concluding an European tour that had him perform in Germany, Sweden, France…
Just days after returning from a trip to Dubai, Annie Idibia gifted her best friend, Stella Michaels a Chanel Small Quilted Boy Flap Bag valued at $3,700 (736,485,00). The fashion item was delivered to Michaels on Friday, May 15, 2015 after the return of the actress and mother of two, who had been in Dubai for some business moves. An elated Stella Michaels couldn’t keep the gift to herself as she took to her Instagram account to share the news while posting a picture of the luxurious bag from the luxury line. ‘My latest addition #BoyChanelflapbag# by @annieidibia1 my gal…
Mavins recording music act, Dr Sid and his wife, Simi have welcomed their daughter and first child together. The recording artist has announced the arrival of the couple’s first baby on his Instagram account in the wee hours of Saturday, May 16, 2015. In his words, ‘My little girl is absolutely amazing #ThankYouLord #Thankful #Blessed #ThankYouSimi #ThankYouAllforyourPrayers #AndThenTheyWere3,’ he wrote as caption of a picture of himself holding dear to the little tot. Dr Sid, a recording artiste with Mavin records wedded Simi, a fashion and lifestyle professional on July 27, 2014 in Lagos, Nigeria. Interestingly, it’s a double celebration…
LMAO!!! This is some serious something oooh. The girl in the picture above sent out a comment on Jim Iyke’s instagram page, begging him to stop appearing in her dreams. Ify Jacob, a Malaysian based student with spelling issues wrote: – Jim I beg u in name of God,stop getting marry to me in the dream.for than 3years now I always see u in my dream marry to me. have been praying every time about it but it always reply it self even last note .am tried of this …if u are his PA show him this text message and…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, has revealed that she’s disgusted by people with tattoos. The Director General of the proposed Imo State Film Academy, opened up saying she does not even like the sight on other people’s bodies. In her words, “That is a triple no for me. I can never go there. I love my skin so much and I wouldn’t want any artificial thing on it.“ Speaking further, she said, ‘Most importantly, I see that as against the will of God. I respect God and since He said I shouldn’t do such, I will not do it. Then again,…
The seats of four members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, who defected to the All Progressives Congress recently, have been declared vacant by the Speaker, Hon Kombowei Benson. The decision was taken by the speaker on Friday, after the four lawmakers declared their decision to join the APC. The affected lawmakers are Hon.Fini Angaye (Kolokuma/Opokuma constituency 2) Hon.Alfred Egba, (Yenagoa constituency 1), Hon. Victor Prezi (Ekeremor Constituency 3) and Hon. Azibola Paul Omekwe (Ogbia constituency 1). The four lawmakers, recently at separate media briefings in Abuja, said their decision to defect to APC was hinged on Governor Seriake…