President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abdulwahed Omar was today attacked by subscribers to the failed housing project by the union. Omar, who was at the entrance of the Shehu Musa Yar’adua centre, the venue of the debate, was met by the subscribers carrying placards demanding refund of monies paid for the project, which ranged from about N433,000 to N1.7m, the 10 percent deposit requirement for different categories of houses. He left hurriedly due to increasing noise and restiveness of the protesters. David Oluwole, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, accused NLC of deceit. He put the total…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Department of State Services (DSS), said on Thursday, that it had invited ex-Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, several times, over recent inflammatory statements credited to him. This is according to the spokeswoman of the DSS, Marilyn Ogar, who responded to questions at a news conference organised by the National Information Centre. “First of all, whatever is the operational procedures that we take after we have issued out warnings, we do not make them public. And I want you to recollect that Asari Dokubo has been brought into the office – DSS, a couple of times. “It is not in…
The Federal Government on Thursday faulted claims by some foreign journalists that they were denied accreditation to cover the country’s upcoming general elections. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, said the claim was false and advised the general public to disregard the report, which it described as “mischievous”. The ministry, according to Yemi-Esan, views the claim as a deliberate ploy by some politicians to smear the image of the Federal Government ahead of the elections. The permanent secretary pointed out that the government “has so far processed 300 visa applications from foreign…
Over a week ago, reports were emerging that Wiz Khalifa might be getting back with his baby mama and separated wife — Amber Rose; but it seems like that’s never happening. Wiz Khalifa went on Twitter to spill his guts on private issues surrounding his current relationship with his ex wife, Amber Rose. According to the rapper, Amber Rose used their son ‘Cameron’ to get back at him and he can’t handle that. Read his tweets below: –
It’s good to see when our Nigerian celebrities are being generous and giving out stuff to people around them. Like Don Jazzy did yesterday on Twitter, Davido did something similar. A certain Samuel Ayodele David, 5, Christmas wish came true as he was paid a surprise visit by Davido at his home in Gbagada, Lagos, courtesy of Cool FM. Samuel and his family were showered with gifts, household appliances and a special goodwill from davido. Samuel’s mom, Mrs Olumayowa David was very happy and she thanked the entire team and Davido for making her son’s holiday wish come true and…
Nigeria has 26 political parties registered by the country’s electoral commission, but its citizens know only a few of them. This is according to a recent poll that sought to measure the awareness of Nigerians on registered political parties as well as their membership in these parties. The survey conducted by NOI Polls, a leading country-specific polling services provider, revealed that 87 percent of respondents surveyed are more aware of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This is closely followed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 82 percent, while 25 percent of the respondents said they were aware of…
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has predicted an “earthquake” in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 72 hours to the February 14 presidential elections with the defection of five of its governors. Odigie-Oyegun, who did not mention the governors’ names, said they will join the APC, adding that he had already concluded plans to receive them into the opposition’s fold The APC national chairman also told supporters in Benin, the Edo State capital yesterday that his party was poised to win the general elections. “Let me reveal to you today that very soon, you…
The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of using the police and other federal agencies against its candidates and supporters. The Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, who briefed reporters Wednesday, at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, alleged that PDP members and supporters were committing atrocities with the active connivance of policemen. He alleged: “Like a thief in the night, they have waylaid our supporters, humiliate, intimidate, maim and even kill them. We are appealing to the law enforcement agencies to rise up to the occasion before it is…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday in Abuja presided over the Council of State meeting, where national issues bordering on the nation’s security and the forthcoming general elections were expected to be deliberated upon. All former Presidents and Heads of State — Shehu Shagari, Yakubu Gowon, Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Interim National Government President Ernest Shonekan — except Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, were in attendance. Other participants are Senate President, David Mark, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, and former Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Musdafa Belgore. Governors of Anambra, Kogi, Katsina, Kano, Osun, Imo,…
FOM LEFT: Governor ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE OF Edo STATE; DEPUTY GOVERNOR, DR PIUS ODUBU AND DR VICTORIA AMADASUN, WOMAN LEADER, APC Edo State AT A RALLY OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, on Thursday accused the Peoples Democratic Party-led federal government of failing to improve the power sector, in line with the promise it made to Nigerians in 1999. He said the fact that the Presidency had to fuel power generators at the Presidential Villa was an indication that ordinary Nigerians had no hope of getting uninterrupted power supply from power distribution companies in the country.…
The Federal Government on Thursday exposed plans by the extremist group, Boko Haram, to attack polling units during this month’s general election. It said the sect has perfected plans to collect, buy or steal the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) of eligible female voters, give them to female suicide bombers to pave way for them to carry out their deadly activities during the elections. The Coordinator of the National Information Centre and Director-General of National Orientation Agency, Mr. Mike Omeri, stated this while briefing journalists alongside spokespersons for other security agencies in Abuja. The FG urged Nigerians, especially female voters, to…
The Election Petitions Tribunal on the Osun State governorship election held on August 9, 2014 has debunked the rumour making the rounds that it will deliver its final judgment in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Secretary of the tribunal, Mr. Adamu Aliyu, who debunked the rumour on Thursday, insisted that the Justice Elizabeth Ikpejime-led tribunal would deliver judgment on the petition brought by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore against the eventual winner of the election, Governor Rauf Aregbesola in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Friday February 6th, 2015. Aliyu said, “The tribunal is…
Residents of Minna, Niger State capital, on Thursday called for extension of the deadline for distribution of Permanent Voter Cards to enable more registered voters collect their cards. A check at the collection centres in Minna by the News Agency of Nigeria indicated a massive turnout of residents scrambling to get their PVCs. Some of the residents, who spoke to NAN, complained of lack of organisation in the process of distributing the cards. At the collection centre in Maikunkele, Malama Binta Yusuf said that she had given up hope of getting her card after several failed attempts. Another voter, Mr…
A prominent Ijaw leader and traditional ruler, Chief Asara A. Asara, has described the bombing incidence after President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign rally in Gombe State on Monday as politically motivated and aimed at frightening him out of the presidential race. The traditional ruler of Aki IX, Obanema of Akipelai, in Bayelsa State, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said it was wrong to believe that suicide bombers were behind the bombing, saying the target of the bomber was the president as an attempt to eliminate him. It would be recalled that a female suicide bomber blew herself up in Gombe minutes…
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has denied a report published by an Owerri-based newspaper that he converted some Christians to Islam. Speaking during a debate organised by the state chapter of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the governor also condemned the recent attack on his person, and warned against the use of religion to destabilise the country. Okorocha, who said he is a devoted Christian and that he contributed to the building of the National Worship Centre in Abuja, wondered why anyone should make such allegation against him. He described the allegation as falsehood purported to cause problem between…
The Mavin record boss was in one of those his moods where he begins to dash out money. As usual, Don Jazzy gave out huge sums to his fans as he said he just received alert on an undisclosed transaction and decided to share with his fans. Trust Nigerians, the demands started rolling in. ome lucky ones got as much as 50k. See tweets below: –
LOL, a lot of people look as this as a mistake but it’s arguable. Some Nigerians have always been insinuating that Patience Jonathan is actually the brains behind most of the decisions her husband, the president of Nigeria takes. Although this isn’t what Channels TV was trying to say (or was it???), the error was quite funny. The TV station best known for on-spot news reporting in Nigeria got it wrong when they captioned the first lady of the country, Patience Jonathan as the President of Nigeria. Pictures speak a 1000 words!
The veteran actress who went through a divorce scandal months ago has been dazzling in new photos and buying expensive things here and there. Ini Edo has definitely overcome the shame of her divorce as the popular Nollywood actress, is attending parties and event round the country. Ini Edo shared these new photos on her social pages. She took the photos in Cape Town, South Africa. Another below: –
I know I said this days ago but you can’t help but love her. Always looking cute and adorable in her tiny gowns and shoes. It’s now obvious that Kanye and Kim K’s baby — North West, is probably the most famous infant in the world. The kid of the powerful couple, North West is being trained on how to play piano and dance ballet at her very tender age. Her super famous mum already calls her “My tiny dancer”. More photos below: –
She has come a long way from her OAP days to her popular video blogs. Toke Makinwa isn’t an actress, singer or any sort of an entertainer, but she is currently one of the most famous females in Nigeria Popular Vlogger, Toke Makinwa took to Instagram to shower praises on herself, and gave insight into who she really is. Read what she wrote below: –