The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday returned to Nigeria after a two-week trip to the United Kingdom. Buhari, who arrived at about 5.40am aboard a British Airways flight, was received by a large crowd, which included journalists, who had been at the airport since 4 a.m. He later addressed the waiting crowd, and spoke about rumours of his ill-health, describing such reports as unfounded, saying he was physically and mentally fit. The APC candidate said he merely took some time off his campaign ahead of the March 28 polls to get…
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At least nine persons were on Wednesday killed by suspected members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, in Shani town, headquarters of Shani local government area of Borno state, a fleeing resident of the town told Thisday on Friday. According to the resident who asked to remain anonymous, the insurgents operated in the area freely as there were no security operatives to stop them. They were there for several hours during which they wreaked massive destruction. The source said further that the insurgents also left several residents of the town injured. They also destroyed many houses and vehicles in the…
Hajia Zainab Maina, Women Affairs Minister The Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zainab Maina, on Friday lauded the efforts of women over their contribution to social cohesion and national development. Addressing newsmen in Abuja as part of activities marking this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), Maina said it was a time for women around the globe to come together to celebrate each other. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the IWD celebrated globally on March 8, will highlight the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action as an agenda for realising women’s right. The theme of…
The Nollywood actress who takes more photos than acting, has shared new photos of herself + a new hobby. Halima Abubakar has revealed that she will soon be releasing a bio book/look book. She shared a few pictures on her Instagram and she captioned ‘This are pics I love from my bio book/look book coming soon, with my movies under my production company modehouz. I wont address any more negativity again. This is me.’ Another picture was captioned: – ‘I don’t like to hide my flaws, cos dem plenty…But regardless of how any1 feels, am super confident, happy in my thick…
There’s no doubt in this, his closest rival, Messi, is a wehole 10 million pounds behind. Real Madrid’s talisman and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo tops Goal.com’s list of World’s Richest Footballers. Barcelona’s Messi, who was just €2m short of Ronaldo’s wealth in 2014, continues to generate huge amounts off the field through both commercial tie-ins and property moves, which have seen him build up an extensive portfolio. Neymar charted third in the Goal Rich List, with he and his family still benefiting from a huge chunk of the forward’s transfer from Santos in 2013. Zlatan Ibrahimovic came in fourth, with…
The convoy of Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, was pelted with stones by hoodlums in four major towns during recent campaign rallies, the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee, Yero/Bajoga Campaign Organization, Yakubu Lere, said at a press conference in Kaduna yesterday. He said the governor’s campaign team was attacked by hoodlums sponsored by opposition groups in about four major towns during which three people were killed. “Governor Yero’s entourage was attacked several times at Udawa along Birnin Gwari road, Bakin Ruwa in Igabi LG, Panbeguwa in Kubau LG and Ungwan Bawa in Lere LG”, he said. The campaign spokesperson…
Gov. Kashim Shetima of Borno has commended the gallantry of the Nigerian military in recapturing some of the areas that were taken over by Boko Haram. Shetima made the commendation in an interview with newsmen in Gombe on Friday. He said that government would give the military all the moral and logistic support to accomplish the set goals. “We commend them for the gallantry they have displayed in recovering some of the lost territories. We can only give them all the moral and logistic support for them to accomplish their goals. “They have families, blood in their veins and are…
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organization, APCPCO, on Thursday tasked the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria to sanction media organisations that print/ broadcast materials which tend to promote violence. The campaign organization noted that the two regulatory bodies are saddled with the responsibility of screening print adverts for publication and issuing certificate of clearance. Specifically, the APCPCO challenged the NBC to make good its threat to wield the big stick against erring broadcast stations by applying its Code to all industry players across board without fear or favor. The call came on the heels…
It’s no longer news that Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari is now a mother of 2!!! The pretty actress who had twins days ago has even confirmed the reports, but we are still in confusion on who the father is. According to Ghana Celebrities website, Nadia had a fiance who is currently with her in Atlanta and he is the father of the twins. The beautiful Actress after breaking up with Jim Iyke posted a photo of herself with a new guy who was believed to be her new boyfriend on Instagram and Nadia never denied rumors of her dating the…
People’s Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) said yesterday that wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan was spot on in her assessment of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) as being “brain dead”. In a statement, yesterday in Abuja by the Director, Media and Publicity of PDP Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, in response to APC Presidential Campaign Organisation’s comment that Jonathan should caution his wife, said “The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was absolutely right. “To say that General Buhari is ‘brain dead’ is an understatement and to suggest that…
Mrs West revealed her new look in Paris today ..You can tell Kanye is behind this… Looks good ..
Controversial entertainer, Charly Boy is famously known for his weird photos and controversial articles. Charly Boy has posted his thoughts on the kind of leader that Nigeria needs on his Facebook page recently while stating that it’s time for the country to have a firm leader who will be a ‘benevolent dictator’. He wrote: – Nigeria needs the kind of leader that people are afraid of, one that commands tremendous respect, charismatic with a lot of enigmatic swagg. We have had enough of biscuit, baba sala, yahoo.com leaders, we need someone who can whip people back to shape, because many tinz spoil.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to oppose the use of Card Reader in this month’s rescheduled elections as a vindication of its claim that the ruling party was desperate to rig the election or prevent it from holding. “At the press conference we addressed on Wednesday, which rattled the PDP and the Jonathan Administration so much, we listed the conditionalities of the PDP/Jonathan Administration for holding the election: No PVCs, No Card Readers, No Jega and the fact that they want the military deployed to harass and intimidate voters,” a…
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday said it was not against the use of electronic card reader by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said it was only asking that a trial run be ensured first. Deputy National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja, yesterday. According to him, it is imperative for the machines to be tested so as to ensure many eligible voters across the country are not disenfranchised, should it malfunction. “Since it is the first time we will adopt this technology, it should be in perfect condition so that…
Youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, held a strategy meeting in Abuja, where it resolved to resist any act of interference in the electoral process, including an alleged move to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega. Speaking at the meeting attended by the zonal and state APC youth leaders, the Zonal Youth leader for North West, Shehu Marshal said that the country has witnessed a lot of political maneuverings by the Peoples Democratic Party in recent times aimed at interfering with the electoral process. He threatened that APC youths…
You would be shocked to know the large amount of money Nigerian celebrities have made during this election period; and the cheques still keeps coming in. Nigerian entertainers Iyanya, Timi Dakolo, Ali Baba, AY Makun, Emmanuel Ikubese, Uti Nwachukwu, Orezi, Harrysong, Solidstar, Sammy Okposo, Igos, Buchi, Omoni Oboli, MC Abbey, Ozzy Agu and many more stars were in Asaba last night as they honoured the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmauel Uduaghan. The ‘Thank U’ Concert/Dinner Ball was done in a bid to appreciate the eight years of service from Emmanuel Uduaghan. Check out the fun time the entertainers had at…
Members of the terrorist group Boko Haram have been gathering in the northeast town of Gwoza, now said to be the group’s headquarters. They killed residents who were unable to flee, a senator and witnesses told reporters on Thursday. According to a female resident who fled Gwoza and spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, the insurgents rounded up elderly men who were studying the Holy Quran outside the home of a local cleric and later killed them in front of their wives. “The Boko Haram men brought out brand new guns from cartons, tested them and shot…
A former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), has cautioned the military to steer clear of partisan politics if they are desirous of overcoming the war against the Boko Haram and other security challenges. He also said change in leadership had become inevitable in the country. The former COAS, who stated this while delivering a paper at the 78th birthday celebration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, Thursday, also described the celebrant as an inspiration to some generation of military officers in the country, adding that they would always be appreciative of…
I wonder why he’s still bearing the name Bruce, when he clearly longs to be a woman. Anyways, Bruce Jenner who is now separated from Kris Jenner has spent heavy on a new crib worth $3.575 million. The house was built in 2010 and it’s of a concrete and glass structure which also comes with four bedrooms, 12 Jacuzzi and 360-degree views of the surrounding hills. See photos below: –
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, has said the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jimi Agbaje, knows next to nothing about the state. The governor spoke on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Maidan-Aina-Agiliti network of roads and bridge in the Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. Fashola described the inaugurated roads as evidence of slum regeneration and urban renewal, adding that whenever he listened to Mr. Agbaje saying his administration had not regenerated the slums, he thought it was a demonstration that the PDP flag bearer does not know anything about the state he hopes to…