Rivers State Deputy Governor, Tele Ikuru, Sunday announced he has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement titled ‘A Call on the Conscience of the People of Rivers State’ issued in Port Harcourt, Ikuru described the APC as “a party of rebels, insurgents and anarchists, clothed in robes of pretence and deceit”. “Today, I address you out of the fullness of my heart. Recall that in December 2013, out of extreme loyalty to my boss and friend, I joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with other then disillusioned Rivers People. “Ever since, as the true nature and…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan in the South West have concluded plans to disrupt the March 28 presidential election. In a statement in Lagos, Sunday, National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the plot was conceived at a meeting held in the Ondo State Government House on March 13th as the South West PDP have now realized that it would be impossible for the party to win in the region. According to Lai Mohammed, those planning to disrupt the polls are working with the…
The opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan in the South West have hatched a plan to make the March 28 elections in the geo-political zone inconclusive, having realized that they cannot deliver the zone to the PDP as they have promised. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its spokesperson, Lai Mohammed, APC said the plot was conceived at a meeting held in the Ondo State Government House on March 13 and attended by Governor OlusegunMimiko and the Coordinator of the Jonathan Campaign…
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, on Sunday denied speculations that he had defected to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. Mr. Bankole, a member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, debunked the rumor through his media aide, Omodu Morgan. “I have not defected to Social Democratic Party, SDP, as speculated and reported in some media. “The report contains no iota of truth. I am still a member of Board of Trustees, BOT, and National Executive Council member of Peoples Democratic Party”, Mr. Bankole said. The ex-speaker was rumoured to have dumped the Ogun PDP after…
Press Release The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says the economic future of Nigeria is guaranteed under President Goodluck Jonathan citing his unprecedented performance in wealth creation as well as strategies already mapped out for continued economic and social growth in the country. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, in a statement on Sunday said the multi-sectoral development approach adopted by the Jonathan administration resulted in a stronger economy, which not only withstood the shock of the global financial downturn that ravaged most nations of the world, but also created an exceptional enabling environment and support for investments and businesses…
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari was absent at the last round of the Presidential Debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) in Abuja on Sunday. His fellow front runner for the March 28 election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Goodluck Jonathan, however, joined four other presidential candidates for the debate. The four other presidential candidates include Comfort Oluremi Sonaiya of the Kowa Party, Martins Onovo of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Godson Okoye of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and Chekwas Okorie of the United Peoples Party (UPP). Speaking on why…
Collection of Permanent Voter Card from the Independent National Electoral Commission closes today. INEC had on March 8, 2015, extended the deadline for collection of the card across the country by additional two weeks – from March 8 to March 22. The card is a prerequisite for an eligible voter to cast his vote in the elections. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Mr. Kayode Idowu, had said the latest extension offered the last opportunity for duly registered voters to collect their PVCs before the general elections on March 28 and April 11. “INEC…
The Nigerian Navy plans to deploy some of its recently commissioned officers to join the fight against Boko Haram in the North East, according to an official. Speaking at the passing out ceremony and commissioning of direct short service cadets in Onne, Rivers on Friday, the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, said some of the cadets would also be deployed to other areas for internal security operations. “As a result of ongoing internal security challenges in some parts of the country, some cadets may be deployed for operations in no distant future. “Cadets should also keep…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ ad Abubakar, yesterday, warned President Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari and others seeking political offices not to take the forthcoming elections as do-or-die affair. Jonathan, who is running on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Buhari, the presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) are the frontrunners for the March 28 presidential election. The Sultan noted that winners of polls had been pre-destined by God. “While they struggle for electoral success, they should also consider the well-being of the country after elections,” the Sultan said when the Director-General of…
Ubi Franklin has officially confirmed himself and actress Lilian Esoro are engaged. He posted the photo below confirming their relationship. There was news that the coupe got engaged two days ago but Lilian said it was a rumour. he posted the photo below with the caption “This I am in for the rest of my Life Direct me in your way oh Lord. Let my Tithes and Offerings be a Backup and Foundation for this union that we are about to get into. Thanks to all the well-wishers God bless you with everything Good that will come your way.”
Late last year, the news that ‘Girlie o’ crooner has a 10-year old boy trended heavily on social media and graced the covers of some soft sale magazines. The speculation went viral after the Abia State born music act, shared a picture of the lad on his Instagram page. The Dancehall act consistently shared pictures of the little boy, ‘Raphael’ on his social media pages. The striking resemblance between them makes many believe Patoranking already has a son. Clearing it all, in a recent Twitter interview, Patoranking was asked if Raphael was his son, and he responded saying, ‘he is…
I have read a piece similar to this before, apparently, It even amazes celebrities too when they watch their own video performances. In a recent chat with Saturday Beats, Waje talked about her weight and how fans comment about her weight got her depressed. Waje said: – “I reduced my weight because I watched my performance on screen one time and I was shocked. When you are on screen, you add ten pounds and there was a time I was performing and it was shown live. I did not like the comments on twitter and it made me depressed for…
Christians in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, under the aegis of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have alleged plans by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disenfranchise them by keeping away the Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) from its members. Addressing a press conference in Jos, CAN coordinator for Bauchi local government area, Mako Gwamis said if no action was taken, Christians in the local government will not be able to vote. “Christians in Bauchi LG are facing threat of being disenfranchised if no action is taken to avert the evil plan.” “Christian dominated areas in the LG…
The Arewa Community, Ogun State chapter, on Friday threw its weight behind the Social Democratic Party ahead of the March 28 and April elections. The endorsement of the party was made known by the Chairman of the Forum, Hadi Sanni, at a press conference held at Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta. He was accompanied by hundreds of community members. According to Sanni, the endorsement agreement was reached after the entire executive members of the body critically examined all the tremendous effort of former governor and leader of the SDP, Otunba Segun Osoba, to make life meaningful for them while he was…
Former Defence Adviser to Benin Republic and ex-Adjutant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), General Yakubu Usman (retd), said that President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration has equipped the military more than any other government since independence. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, when The Justice for Mandate Group addressed a press conference, Usman admitted that the military was taken by surprise by the activities of Boko Haram. However, recent victories recorded by the military shows that the recently-acquired weapons were proving useful in the fight. “The situation facing Nigeria did not start today. You can trace it back to decades of neglect. As far…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Taraba on Saturday administered the oath of neutrality on the 12,000 ad-hoc staff it trained for the March 28 and April 11 polls. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Magistrate Yazeedu Aliyu of the Chief Magistrates’ Court, Jalingo, administered the oath on behalf of the commission. Speaking at the occasion in Jalingo, Mr Fabian Yame, INEC’S Head of Public Affairs in the state, explained that the exercise was aimed at ensuring that the ahoc staff were unbiased. Yame said the exercise was being carried out in all the local government headquarters across the state. The spokesman,…
The Federal Government is sending teachers to Brazil to teach Yoruba language in the South American country, Aminu Nabegu, Director monitoring evaluation and research in the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, said on Friday. According to him, the countries are already discussing the modalities for the implementation of the programme. He said once the agreement was reached the government would deploy the teachers and some cultural experts to Brazil. “The Yoruba-speaking communities, which reside in the Bahie region of Brazil, are the major target for this programme. “That is where we have large numbers of people believed to be the…
Ekiti, Ondo and Osun have been listed among 15 states most vulnerable to electoral violence in Nigeria, by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA. The Head of Ekiti Operations Office, Saheed Akiode, stated this on Friday at a one day workshop on “Electoral Violence in Nigeria: Preparedness, Mitigation and Response Strategies”, in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. “Apart from the fact that this phenomenon affects the credibility of the electoral system, the democratic system and the rule of law, the nature, extent and magnitude of violence and rigging associated with elections in Nigeria had assumed alarming proportions. “This has therefore…
A socio-political organisation, Ohaneze Nidigbo, Northern Zone, has called on its members to remain wherever they reside in any part of the country to vote during elections. Chief Obinna Nwankwo, the president of the organisation made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He noted that the organisation would sensitise the members to the importance of peace in any elections. He also observed that the Federal Government and the relevant security authorities had been sensitive to security matters. “The relevant authorities have put measures in place to ensure that lives and property are safe during and after…
Hahaha I love the way Peter plays on his fans. Azin he knows if they don’t talk about the outfit they had tell him to hide his drink and be a good role model. So Peter posted both pics with captions like this, ‘Start talking Keep talking’ Lol. Is it fair? Looooooooooool. Another photo below.