PHOTO CREDIT: VANGUARD The founder of Daar Communications PLC, operators of Africa Independent Television, AIT, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has stated that Monday’s decision by the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to bar the television station from covering his activities was an attempt by the former military ruler to reintroduce Decree 4. Accordingly, Mr. Dokpesi said Mr. Buhari lacks the power to stop the AIT from covering his activities, as doing so would amount to breaking the law. Mr. Buhari, as Head of State promulgated Decree 4, tagged Public Officers (Protection Against False Accusation) on March 29, 1984. Under that “draconian” law, many…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Gesila Khan, and the Peoples Democratic Party in the state were frustrating his move to seek justice at the election petitions tribunal. Peterside accused the REC of deliberately withholding materials for the April 11, 2015 governorship polls to be tendered before the election petition tribunal, adding that the situation was making it difficult for him to approach the tribunal. Speaking during a press conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Mr. Peterside explained that Mrs. Khan…
GOV-ELECT NYESOM WIKE RECEIVING HIS INEC CERTIFICATE OF RETURN The Rivers State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, claimed that Governor Rotimi Amaechi and the All Progressives Congress, APC, were plotting to procure a court injunction in Awka, Anambra State, to stop the swearing-in of the state governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike on May 29. Mr Emma Okah, Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of PDP Campaign Organisation in the state, in a statement in Port Harcourt Tuesday, said the plot was to shop for and buy a judge outside Rivers, who will agree to do the hatchet job since the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that all accredited media organizations in the country, including the African Independent Television (AIT), are free to cover the activities of the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said that the incoming administration will not discriminate against any media organization, irrespective of its role during the electioneering campaign leading up to the recent polls. The statement came against the backdrop of reports that a correspondent of AIT was banned from covering an event at Buhari’s residence. However, the party enjoined all media organizations to observe the…
The Federal Government has declared Friday May 01, 2015 as public holiday to mark the 2015 Workers’ Day. Minister of Interior, Abba Moro disclosed this, Tuesday, on behalf of the Federal Government through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mr. Abubakar Magaji The minister congratulated all Nigerians for their resilience and commitment in the face of the challenges of daily living. While urging workers to sustain the support for President Goodluck Jonathan, Moro wished all Nigerian workers a joyous and peaceful celebration.
Three Nigerians have been executed alongside five others who have been on death row after being convicted of drug trafficking. The men were put to death by firing squad at Nusakambangan prison island near Cilacap in Central Java, at around 00.30 local time after all pleas for clemency were rejected. “We’ve carried out the executions,” said an Attorney General’s Office (AGO) official, talking to the press on condition of anonymity. He added that the executions had been carried out after it had heard all eight convicts’ final requests. The eight were Indonesian Zainal Abidin, Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran,…
Nigerian Army says it has rescued 200 girls from Sambisa forest, stronghold of Islamist militant group Boko Haram. This came more than a year after nearly 300 girls were kidnapped by the sect from their school in Chibok, Borno State, an incident that got the attention of the world and brought up the popular campaign #BringBackOurGirls. It is, however, unclear if the abducted Chibok girls were among the rescued ones. “Troops this afternoon rescued 200 girls & 93 women from #Sambisa Forest. We cannot confirm if the #ChibokGirls are in this group,” the Defence Headquarters said in a twitter post.…
The summit of the group of seven industrialized countries in the world — United States, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Canada — popularly known as the G-7 has invited Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to attend its next meeting scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, on May 8 and 9. The invitation was conveyed to Buhari by the German ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Zenner, during his congratulatory visit to Buhari on Monday at the Defence House in Abuja. Speaking on the bilateral relations between his country and Nigeria, Zenner said Germany is interested in stepping up investment in…
Veteran actress and reality TV star, Queen Latifah has spoken up on Gay issues. She complained that gay black people find it difficult to cope in the society despite the world gradually accepting homosexuality nowadays. In a new interview with Uptown Magazine, the 45-year-old talk show host, who’s rumored to be dating Eboni Nichols, said: ”People’s ideas in general are antiquated when it comes to who you love. We haven’t moved as quickly as we probably should. And the reality is that there’s always been gay people in the black community, so it’s not foreign to us. And not just as…
After seeing these photos, I know why Ubi Franklin spent over 30 million naira on her. Hell, if I was him I would spend way more than that. The Triple MG first lady shared these new photos of himself and got all her fans drooling. Hmmmm……..*sighs*
This year will go down in history as the year most Nigerian celebrities had their social media accounts hacked. Capital Hill first lady Chidinma has now joined the long list of stars to have their verified Twitter account hacked. With her Twitter account compromised, the beautiful petite singer is no longer using @chidinmaekile as her official Twitter account. Her official account is now @officialMsKeDiK. “Hey guys, my Twitter account @Chidinmaekile was compromised,please follow the new account @officialMsKeDiK…..ese gan!!!!” she announced in April 27, 2015. Chidinma’s last tweet on her former account was on March 30, 2015; she had 103, 000…
They might not look like the perfect couple but they are definitely enjoying the romance and love they share. Famous Nollywood comic actor, Chinedu Ikedieze got married in 2011 and his marriage is still blossoming 4 years later. See lovely photos of him and his wife Nedu. The photos were shared on Instagram with the caption above.
He’s the man of the year, making headlines all through the year so far. Falz is a Law graduate but his love for music has started to take him places. Falz has just bagged himself another endorsement deal. Having just secured an endorsement deal with Web Mal earlier this month, the funny artiste has landed himself another deal. Falz is now the brand ambassador of Cheki Nigeria- a website that deals in the buying and selling of cars. “#ElloBae af juz sign a new contratt oh! Ham ovishallay #BrandAmbassador ov @chekinigeria !!!” wrote Falz in his trademark Yoruba accent. Falz…
Senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have been advised not to take actions that could jeopardize the interest of the electorate. The warning was given Monday by Southwest Progressive Youth Movement (SPYM) at a press briefing in Lagos. Coordinator of the movement, Mr. Taiwo Ajayi, called on the Senators-elect to be alive to their responsibilities to the people rather than pursue personal interests. According to Ajayi, the call was borne out of reports that the incumbent Senate President, Senator David Mark, was making plans to return as Senate President; which has reportedly led to overtures…
The Elders Council of All Progressives Congress in Osun State has called on President-elect Muhhammadu Buhari to use scientific methods to fight corruption in Nigeria. The elders said this in a statement issued in Osogbo on Monday by their chairman, Sola Akinwumi. The APC elders stressed the need for a transparent and unsparing anti-corruption war which they said must cut across all political divides including the APC. The statement read, “General Buhari must wage total, unsparing and forensic war against the cancer of corruption which has eaten deep into the public and private facets of life in Nigeria. “Nigeria’s incoming president…
The Adamawa State House of Assembly was shut for the second time running on Monday over attempts by members to impeach the Speaker, Umaru Fintiri. The House, scheduled to sit last week, shifted its plenary to Monday, April 27, following a threat by 11 out of 25 lawmakers to pass a vote of no confidence on Mr. Fintiri. However, some lawmakers and staff, who showed up for work on Monday were disappointed as they were denied entry by policemen who said there was a directive not to allow anybody in. A statement from the 11 lawmakers, signed by their spokesperson,…
DEPUTY GOVERNOR ALI OLANUSI The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the impeachment of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, saying it violates the impeachment procedure clause obtained in the 1999 constitution. APC’s National Vice Chairman in charge of South-West, Pius Akinyelure in a press statement on Monday said the impeachment was a mockery of constitutional order, which the governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko and all members of the State House of Assembly swore to uphold. The All Progressives Congress on Monday rejected the impeachment of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, saying the process leading to his…
Former World Bank vice president, Obiageli Ezekwesili, who co-founded the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, says Nigerian armed forces have committed human rights abuses in their fight against militant group Boko Haram. “It clearly does have instances where human rights violations have happened,” she told Al Jazeera’s show Head to Head with award-winning British jhournalist Mehdi Hasan. Ezekwesili, whose campaign started following the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State last April, asserted that although the girls were yet to be found, the #BringBackOurGirls campaign was not a failure. “No, I wouldn’t say that we have failed. I would say that…
Gov of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has resolved to donate his salary to the less privileged of society in the state. The governor said in Awka on Monday that he had sent a written instruction to his Principal Secretary, Mr Willie Nwokoye, to implement his wish with immediate effect. “I have been donating it to the church since I became a governor”, he said. According to Obiano, giving help to the less privileged in the society, through properly structured charity organisations, would make for more impact. “After spending many fruitful years in leadership positions in the private sector, I earn…
The Benue State Governor-elect, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has appealed to security agencies to redouble their efforts to stop the renewed violence in Agatu and Guma Local Government Areas. This was contained in a statement by the Media Adviser to Benue State Governor-elect, Tahav Agerzua, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday. The statement stated that Ortom decried the recent clash between communities in Agatu as well as attacks on several communities in Mbadwem ward of Guma Local Government Area on Saturday. Ortom pledged to collaborate with relevant authorities to find a permanent solution to such crises, which he said were “sad,…