CHIEF GARY ENWO-IGARIWEY The pan-Igbo socio-cultural association, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Friday told all Igbos residing in the northern part of the country to stay back and defend themselves and their properties in the event of any post-election crisis in which they are attacked. The call came on the heels of reports of mass exodus of non-indigenes from the northern parts of the country to their home states over fear of violence as a result of the general elections. President General of Ohanaeze, Chief Gary Enwo Igariwey, who addressed journalists at the Ohanaeze national Secretariat in Enugu yesterday, said, in case of possible post-election…
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Two new cases of cholera have been reported in Ikuru town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers. A pediatrician at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Prof. Alice Nte, made the disclosure on Saturday in Port Harcourt in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. She called on the government and relevant organisations to provide potable water and good public toilets to alleviate the plight of residents in the area. “Our challenge in this locality is the absence of potable water and proper sewage system. “Cholera may spread faster in this terrain because of our traditional occupation,…
The Presidency on Friday released a document tagged “Field Report” to back some of the reasons it feels why conducting the February 14 and 28 general elections as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission can “throw the country into turmoil and confusion”. Before reading the report, the Presidency yesterday explained President Goodluck Jonathan’s disposition to a shift in the February poll dates, saying in 2003, 2007 and 2011, the elections were held in April and the May 29 hand over date was not affected. Therefore, President Jonathan was more concerned about the credibility of the outcome of the general…
Nigeria’s First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan says her husband runs the most women-friendly administration in the country’s history. She said this on Friday, in Lagos, at an event tagged: Women in Action Town Hall Meeting, which was organised by Senator Florence Ita Giwa. Mrs Jonathan, who was represented by the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Akinjide, said that at no time did Nigerian women have it better than now under the administration of President Jonathan. She therefore promised that President Goodluck Jonathan will appoint more women to leadership positions if reelected.
The United States Government has proposed to offer more assistance to Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram if the Federal Government keeps to the February 14 and 28 general elections timetable. The Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Marie Harf, gave the condition at the department’s daily briefing on Thursday. The transcript of the session was obtained on Friday by The Nation. According to Harf, the US was committed to the building of capacity of Nigerian troops and other countries in the region to combat insurgency. She said: “We certainly provide a great amount of assistance to…
The State Security Service (SSS) has asked Nigerians not to panic as the general elections draw near, as plans have been put in place to ensure the safety of lives and property, during and after the election. The SSS gave this assurance in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar, on Friday. She warned mischief makers against spreading fear in the country. “It has come to the knowledge of security agencies that people are relocating to their states of origin in anticipation of violence during the forthcoming general elections in the country. “We wish to reassure the public of…
The Lagos State government has ordered the closure of all markets in the state today, to enable market men and women to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC). The order followed Friday’s public holiday, which was aimed at ensuring workers in the state obtain their PVCs in time for the first round of elections on Feb. 14. The state government had also appealed to the private sector in the state to grant their workers half day on Friday to enable them collect their voters’ card. However, only a few private establishments granted the request. The collection of the PVCs ends…
Hmm, I guess through this open letter, it’s pretty obvious where his loyalty lies. Nollywood actor Prince Eke, who is also married to Muma Gee has written an open letter to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the elections. Read below: – “My letter to BUHARI, Sir ,let us examine your service records. I consider your generation a very privileged one, indeed. In 1975 at d age of 33, you were appointed d Military Governor of d North-Eastern State, present day Borno & Yobe states. In 1976 at d age of 34 you became d Minister 4 Petroleum and Natural Resources.…
Waconzy is one of those Nigerian artistes we really don’t know much about, but the guy seems to be rolling in some good money, you can tell from all his cars and houses. The South South singer has opened up about a girl who he taught was nice, until she switched it up on him. The Liberian chick decided to call the police on the artiste when he figured out her pimp. Read his story below: – “Team waconzy, lemme gist u some crazy shit real quick.this shit cracking me up all day. I met this Liberian trick called summer…
It hasn’t really been smooth sailing for Wande Coal since he decided to abandon the Mavin crew, headed by Don Jazzy. Sources have revealed that Wande Coal has now also parted ways with his management team, Bankulli Entertainment led by Oluwaseun Abisagboola. Bankulli was the A&R manager at Mo’hits before switching to managing D’banj in 2012 following the controversial Mo’hits breakup. He left the job in 2013. A reliable source disclosed that the two year relationship between Wande Coal and his management team broke down due to irreconcilable differences and failure to reach a compromise on a number of issues.…
Definitely one of the most feared men in Nigeria, Asari Dokubo has thrown his full support behind Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming elections. The Niger Delta Militant who says he isn’t a militant; was heavily present at a campaign rally for Goodluck Jonathan. Asari Dokubo showed what he’s made of at GEJ presidential campaign rally in Bayelsa. see more pics below: –
If you didn’t already know, yesterday was Mavin record’s first lady’s birthday. The talented singer, Tiwa Savage turned 35 yesterday, February 5, 2015. As expected, Tiwa threw a little birthday party with close friends. Celebrities present at the event included Don Jazzy, Kiss Daniel, Tuface, Terry Tha Rapman. See more photos below: –
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Friday, condemned opposition-sponsored protests against the federal government. The party said it would no longer condone this. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, in a statement, Friday, said: “Our attention has been drawn to a text message being circulated by a nebulous group under the name, Save Democracy Youth Movement, calling on the Minister of Petroleum and the Minister of Finance to tender their resignations before the 11th of February 2015, citing unfounded allegations as reason. “We have information that this unwarranted attack is sponsored by the opposition who…
SOME BUSES AFFECTED BY EXPLOSION AT NYANYA MOTOR PARK IN Abuja ON MONDAY (14/4/14). The Federal Government on Friday filed a seven-count terrorism charge against seven people arrested in connection with the April 14, 2014, Nyanya bus station bomb blast, before the Federal High Court, Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the accused were arrested by security agents following investigations into the bombing which killed at least 75 persons and wounded many others. The seven accused persons are: Aminu Ogwuche, Ahmad Abubakar, Mohammed Ishaq, Ya’uSaidu, Anas Isah, Adamu Yusuf and Nasiru Abubakar. Count one reads that the…
Delta State Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Chris Ekiyor has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for fighting corruption in the country. Ekiyor, who said this in an interview with Vanguard also noted that the Jonathan administration was transforming the country. “I have listened to the policy of government on corruption. Under Jonathan we see a vigorous effort to fight corruption. “We are running a cashless economy already. Once money move under questionable circumstance you are questioned. Most state governments are doing this now. I am a Commissioner, gone are the days cashier pay contractors and bring the rest to the office…
DENIS IDAHOSA WITH Edo State PDP CHAIRMAN , DAN ORBIH The Edo State Government has accused the former Commissioner for Investment, Public and Private Partnership, Mr. Denis Idahosa, of fraudulent activities of “industrial scale”, which it said caused him to resign his appointment. Idahosa, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party last Friday following his resignation, had cited constant abuse of President Goodluck Jonathan by Governor Adams Oshiomhole as reason for his resignation. Countering the ex-commissioner’s claim, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Louis Odion, in a statement on Thursday said that the state government “had received series of…
The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adoda Clement, Thursday urged residents of Maiduguri and environs to stop panicking over rumours of impending Boko Haram attacks. He also advised non-indigenes, who are trooping out of Maiduguri in their numbers for fear of the unknown ahead of the upcoming elections to stop, stressing that they have the right to live wherever they want to. Speaking with journalists yesterday in Maiduguri, the state capital, Mr. Clement said that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure safety of lives and property of residents. It was learnt that hundreds of people who are…
For the record, Nollywood’s young and good-looking men might go missing anytime soon! Would you believe me? Nollywood films are gaining so much international recognition that anytime soon, Nigerian celebrities could be given Ghanaian nationalities if Nollywood dare go to sleep without locking the doors. Ayo Makun fondly called Ay The Comediam, premiered his record-breaking movie, ’30 Days In Atlanta’ in Ghana sometime ago and the West African neighbours are showering love without boundaries on the Nigerian cast. Ramsey Nouah was mobbed by the ladies who took group and individual photos with fans. The ladies were in obvious awe of…
The reports brewing right now is that delectable looking Nollywood actress, Nkem Ike, has lost her dad on Wednesday, 4th of February. Mr. Ike died in the afternoon after losing the battle against an undisclosed illness which family members have refused to disclosed yet. The Enugu-born thespian is on the campaign train of Nollywood supporters for the re-election bid of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the February elections. The actress was informed of the demise of her father on Thursday on the grounds of her busy schedule with the campaigners.
The immediate past Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has denied involvement in rigging the 2014 Ekiti governorship election as contained in a leaked audio recording of a meeting between him, Ayo Fayose, the state governor, ex-Senator Iyiola Omisore and a Brigadier General in the Nigerian army. The recording, published by SaharaReporters Friday, provided substantial evidence of a meeting on the eve of the June 21 election where the then minister and others who were in attendance, hatched a devious plot to unlawfully win the polls. Mr. Fayose later won the poll by defeating the incumbent, Kayode Fayemi…