A Niger Delta pressure group, the South South Voice has described as unacceptable the way the North and the West truncated the second term ambition of President Goodluck Jonathan. It warned that the nation may face another round of crisis unless issues relating to alleged conspiracy against the people of the South South is addressed. The group, in a letter addressed to President Jonathan, signed by its National Coordinators, Victor Tamarapreye and Michael Akpodore alleged that Jonathan was manipulated out of the contest therefore it will be unjust to hand over power to Muhammadu Buhari who the group described as…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The reasons why President Goodluck Jonathan fired the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has emerged. Abba, who was appointed as IGP only last year, reportedly made the Presidency angry on the eve of the governorship and House of Assembly elections for allegedly arguing with government officials over the directive to recall the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Charge of Zone 6, Tunde Ogunshakin, from Rivers State. The IGP was said to have deployed Ogunshakin from his base in Calabar to Port Harcourt to oversee the governorship election in Rivers State following complaints by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, that…
Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, yesterday, blamed the indiscipline and disloyalty of some party members for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s loss at the federal level. Speaking in Yenagoa, at the inauguration of a special committee to examine the performance and conduct of the PDP leaders during the just concluded presidential, National and state Assembly elections, Dickson said those indicted by the committee would face dire consequences. The committee, which is chaired by the state Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha Jonah (rtd), was inaugurated in Government House, Yenagoa and has two weeks to submit an interim report to government. The…
Rivers State governor-elect, Nyesom Wike has promised never to disappoint the people of the state who voted him into power. He said this yesterday in Port Harcourt, after receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Wike vowed that his administration will reach out to the needs of the entire Rivers people without bias, irrespective of party affiliation. He also promised not to witch-hunt anybody in his administration, stressing that he will not use the time meant for the development of the state to witch-hunt his political opponents. Wike won the Rivers State governorship election after…
PRINCE BURUJI KASHAMU National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has slammed controversial businessman and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senator-elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu, saying he does not need praises from Kashamu as they are not in the same class. Kashamu had in an advert lauded Tinubu over the outcome of the 2015 general elections to the chagrin of the former governor of Lagos State. He had also called Tinubu a role model. Tinubu therefore advised Kashamu to make a trip to the United States of America to answer drug charges against him before talking to or…
The President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has told elected officers in the country, especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that the time had come to make more sacrifices and deliver on the promises made to the electorate. Speaking when a delegation of the APC from Kogi and Kwara states paid him a courtesy visit at the party presidential campaign headquarters in Abuja, Buhari said it was time to restore security and confidence in the people who placed their trust in the party by voting its candidates at various levels. “I want to appeal to you to work with your…
Veteran Nigerian singer and former Plantashun Boyz member Faze, has come out to say he is not pursuing a career in Nigeria’s move industry. In an interview with Encomium the award winning act said he has no plans of becoming actor. The reports of Faze joining Nollywood started when he was seen in the movie Alero’s Symphony starring Ovie Okujaiye, Bimbo Manuel and Matilda Obaseki. Apparently the movie is an old flick, and does not signify Faze’s shift into acting. “I am not going into acting. The movie they are talking about is an old one. It was shot way back. I…
I guess this is good news for music fans in the country. The heated battle that involve serious curse words and insults between Samklef and Wizkid has finally ended. Samklef shared a touching forgiveness message on his Instagram. Samklef wrote on Instagram, “want 2 humbly appreciate my fans….me and my bro wizkid met on my bday feb5th and laughed over everything. .. sometimes we disagree almost as often as we agree. to those i i’ve wronged i asked for forgiveness.. to those that wronged me i forgive you from the depth of my heart god bless wiz and god bless…
Famous Nigerian contestant from the last Big Brother Africa reality show and other BBA Hotshot hit Lagos. The new celebrities visited to mark Tayo’s birthday. Tayo who just turned 29, donated food items along with his former housemates to charity; they also partied in a night club also. The BBA hotshot contestants who came were Frank Rukundo, Akankwasa Esther and Trez Agah. Recently, Tayo Faniran said not winning BBA Hotshot was a blessing for him.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke has reached a landmark not a lot of celebrities reach. She marked her 3rd wedding anniversary with husband, Linus Idahosa. The couple have been married since 2102 and she shared her anniversary photos on Instagram and captioned it: – “Happy Wedding Anniversary to my amazing husband, you are one in a million. I will marry you over and over again. #MySoulmate4Life.I thank God everyday for this amazing life we share. Always your baby” More photos below: –
Well, it’s obvious that a lot of dirty laundry would be aired after the hacking. Remember that I reported the hack of Oritsefemi’s Instagram account yesterday. Kelly is the lady that claims she’s just friend with Oriste Femi after their conversation was leaked online by hackers. See more photos below: –
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the South African Government 72 hours to stop xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans resident in the country. President of the association Tijani Usman said this during a protest march by the association in Abuja on Tuesday. The placard-carrying students marched to the MTN office and the South African High Commission both in Maitama. “The purpose of this protest is to register our grievances and solidarise with our people in South Africa because of the xenophobic attacks; Africa is our own and we should not be racists in our own…
Two soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram rocket attack on a military vehicle in the northeast Nigerian town of Baga, which was retaken by the military in February. Six other soldiers and a civilian vigilante were critically injured when their vehicle hit a mine planted by the Islamists just outside the town in Borno state on Sunday, they added. The attack and the mine explosion happened as the military escorted some 1,200 people from Baga on a brief return visit to their hometown from the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, according to reports. “Boko Haram fired a rocket-propelled grenade on…
As xenophobic attacks continue in South Africa and Nigerians threaten to attack South African organisations in the country, MTN Nigeria has warned that any attempt to attack it or boycott its services may lead to the loss of jobs by over 6,000 currently engaged by the firm. MTN’s Corporate Service Executive, Wale Goodluck, stated this in Lagos following protests by young Nigerians at its Abuja and Benin offices against the spread of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, where the company originates from. Goodlick explained that there are only 12 expatriates working for MTN in the country, compared to a workforce…
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on all political stakeholders in Ekiti state, especially the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers, to embrace the new spirit of reconciliation, forgiveness and dialogue being offered by Governor Ayo Fayose. The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh on Monday, commended Mr. Fayose for extending an olive branch to his detractors describing the move as the hallmark of a true leader committed to peace and the welfare of his people. “Governor Fayose’s new posture is a step in the right direction geared towards achieving…
President-elect, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), Monday said the demise of Senator Uche Chukwumerije was a diminishing blow to the generation of true progressives in Nigeria and the African continent. In a condolence message released by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organization in Abuja, the president-elect also described the late Chukwumerije as a Pan-African par excellence. “As a man of my own generation, I observed the progressive political activities of Uche Chukwumerije and admired the Pan-African interests and national patriotic zeal which dominated and dictated major part of his actions and pursuits”, Buhari said. Mr. Buhari recalled that in the…
As the race for who will emerge Senate President in the 8th legislative assembly gathers momentum, the Senator representing Kwara Central, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed confidence of emerging the preferred choice for the position. Senators Saraki, (Kwara), George Akume (Benue) and Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa) are front runners for the coveted seat. Saraki, who spoke with newsmen when he received his certificate of return in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Monday, said he was hopeful of emerging as president of the Senate when the 8th National Assembly is inaugurated in June. “I think we’ll continue to move around and…
President John Mahama of Ghana on Tuesday hailed President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat in the March 28 presidential elections, saying he displayed great sign of maturity. The Ghanaian President said Jonathan, by his action, had earned the respect of Nigerians and the international community. Mahama made this known in a chat with State House correspondents shortly after holding a closed-door meeting with President Jonathan at the Aso Rock, Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Mahama, the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, which he chairs, expected a smooth transition from Jonathan to the President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). He…
L-R: Business Development Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Daesong Ra; Head, Business Development, Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Olumide Ojo; Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim; Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas; Head, Product Marketing, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Ms Olajumoke Okikiolu and Samsung Electronics Brand ambassador, Banky W at the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphones Samsung Electronics has launched into the Nigerian market the most advanced smartphones in its stable, the Galaxy S6 edge and…
16-year-old, Azeez Ganiyu, who allegedly defiled a two-year-old girl, was on Tuesday arraigned in an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Ganiyu, who resides at Ijora Badia area of Lagos, is standing trial for child r*pe. The Prosecutor, Soji Ojaokomo, told the court that the accused committed the offence on April 16 at the same address. Ojaokomo said the accused called the girl and lured her into a lonely place while her mother went to get food for her. Ojaokomo said, “Ganiyu took the girl to an uncompleted building beside the house and defiled her. “Her mother started looking for her…