The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that over 14,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been snatched by hoodlums from its officials during the collection exercise in Rivers State. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Gesila Khan, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt, on Friday. According to Khan, some of the cards were stolen from collection centres in some local government areas, where the PVCs were deposited to enable the owners have easy access to them. While it would mean that the owners would be disenfranchised, Khan expressed no panic, as she noted that the…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Military authorities, on Friday, confirmed that troops sacked the terrorists who had been occupying Michika and its environs in Adamawa State. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade in Abuja, the defence headquarters noted that an extensive mop-up operation and search for arms and stranded terrorists and other casualties were ongoing. According to the military authorities, assault on terrorists’ main positions was concluded on Thursday as many of them died in the combat. Troops who sustained injuries in the operation were however receiving medical attention. “Other troops are continuing the pursuit of those who…
Edo State Commissioner for Investment and Public/Private Partnership, Dennis Idahosa, Friday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Idahosa, who joined the PDP along with some leaders of the APC in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the State, was received into the PDP by the state Chairman, Mr Dan Orbih. He said his defection was a prelude to his resignation as commissioner, which would follow soon. According to him, he left the APC because of incessant abuse of President Goodluck Jonathan and Edo elders by Gov. Adams Oshiomhole. “The reason I am…
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, faulted claims by the Federal Government of revamping the Nigerian Railways, saying nothing was on ground as proof. Buhari said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, in his palace at Lagos Island of the state, as his campaign train moved to Lagos. “A lot of noise is being made about Nigerian Railways, but there is nothing on ground. Kabiyesi, these are some of the problems—insecurity, economic imbalance and corruption identified by the APC. “These problems have virtually denied Nigeria the opportunity…
Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has revealed the the reasons he dropped his senatorial ambition, saying it was because he did not want to leave office in a crisis situation, especially with intelligence information that guns would boom in Warri if he won. The governor disclosed this to journalists in Warri, where he explained that a similar scenario that there would be bloodshed between the Ijaw and Itsekiri if President Goodluck Jonathan had performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the $16 billion Delta Gas City at Ogidigben, last year. He explained that the need for peace was why the ceremony was…
Dammy Krane has switched up his looks this 2015. The music sensation appeared at the APC grand presidential rally in Lagos today rocking a dread locks. Wizkid and Chris Brown have also tried out the look recently. Chris Brown wore his for the Fan of a Fan mixtape cover while Wizkid wore his for some months. Are you feeling Dammy Krane looks?
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has shared some photos of getting this big tattoo on her back a while back. And guess what? She is discouraging people from getting tattoos In her own words, ”Stay away from tattoos, don’t border to have any not even little because the moment you do, you keep on going for more.” She further shared a photo story of how she shed tears while getting the tats back then – she claims she endured the pains like a strong lady cos she was doing something that meant a lot to her back then.
For some Nigerian musicians their road to success was a hard one, while some others had a good foundation for their start. 1. Tillaman His real name is Prince Adeyemi Adetona. This handsome young man is actually a real prince. His father is Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, a traditional ruler of the Yoruba state of Oyo and pretender to the throne of its historic empire. Tillaman is a very talented musician, but, nevertheless, he has a strong financial protection. 2. DJ Cuppy She has never kept in secret who her parents are. She is a sweet daughter of Nigerian…
Former Commander of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND), Victor Ebikabowei Ben, alias General Boyloaf, has asked the former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (retd), who called for his arrest, that of Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari and others to apologize for his scandalous demand. Boyloaf said he would not have responded because of Danjuma’s age, but his statement aimed at scoring cheap political points and further denigrate the Niger Delta, called for a response. He asked Danjuma to apologize not only to the three ex-militant leaders, but to Niger-Deltans. He…
Men of the Ogun State Police command, Thursday, allegedly arrested five councillors from Ijebu North East and Odogbolu LGAs, out of the 100 local government councillors in the state, after it was rumoured that they planned to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The arrested councillors were reported by Vanguard to have said to be on their way to the PDP secretariat, the venue of the defection in Atan, the headquarters of Ijebu North East Local Government Area, when the bus they were travelling in was accosted by about eight armed policemen…
T.Y. Danjuma A former militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has accused former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.) of sponsoring terrorism in the Northern part of the country, and therefore called for his arrest and prosecution. Danjuma had in Kano State, Wednesday, called for the immediate arrest of ex-militant leaders Asari-Dokubo, Tompolo and Boyloaf over alleged comments that there would be war should President Goodluck Jonathan fail to win the February 14 presidential election. Tompolo, who called for Danjuma’s arrest for allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the Northern part of the country in a statement by his…
Nigerian troops continued success recorded recently in the fight against terrorist group Boko Haram as fighter jets bombed the northeast town of Malam Fatori, controlled by the Islamists, the military said, Thursday. “Malam Fatori is within the area of operation covered by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of which Chad has always been a part,” defence spokesman Chris Olukolade told AFP in a text message. “The Nigerian airforce has also been conducting (an) air mission there for two days now,” he added. “It is all part of the ongoing efforts against terrorism.” According to reports from some media agencies…
The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Chairman Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Mr Kingsley Kuku, on Thursday said northern leaders were key to ending insurgency. KuKu expressed this opinion at a forum on Curbing Militancy in Nigeria, organised by Nextier, a public sector advisory firm, in Abuja. He said the lessons learnt from the PAP can be leveraged to curb the present Boko Haram crisis “The programme has achieved its core goals of solving the militant agitation in the Niger Delta of Nigeria and increasing the nation’s crude oil production. “The PAP reduced violence and created…
This is a good sight to behold, as it appears, Davido and Diamond of Tanzania have ended their short term beef. Remember that they both started sub tweeting each other since the 2014 Channel O awards and the Big Brother Africa Hotshots. Diamond now looks to be on terms with Davido as himself, like Wizkid shared the single art of Davido’s new single –The Sound on their social media page urging people to support the 22 year old music star. Good to see Davido coming to terms with all other celebrities that he was accused of beefing.
The money is definitely rolling in now, and she’s spending it well. Fast rising petite singer, Yemi Alade is now riding high and mighty. Yemi Alade has acquired a new Mercedes Benz G-Wagon. The superstar joins the likes of Davido, Olamide, Ini Edo amongst others who are rocking the expensive SUV. The singer announced the acquisition via her Instagram page
Wow, like I said earlier, these are the fun parts of this election period. The Nigerian entertainers are being split into two different groups. One half with PDP and the other with APC. While some big entertainment names like KCee, Iyanya, and Sammie Okposo are entertaining the PDP crowd in Calabar; Don Jazzy, Dammy Krane and a few others are entertaining the APC crowd in Lagos. The APC Presidential Rally is happening now at the Teslim Stadium, Lagos, and it looks like quite the turnout with a huge crowd showing support for Gen. Muhammadu Buhari – as well as some…
If the rumours of D’banj being broke are true, then he’s handling it very well In a new interview, the Kokomaster says that he’s currently under pressure to get married. He said: – “Yes, I was under pressure towards the end of last year to get married, my mum really wanted it.” When asked if he has plans of taking a bride home to his mum this year, D’banj said: – “Well, I don’t know yet but I know that I am intending to do it this year. More importantly for me, I’ve always wanted to have a child, but…
This is really hilarious!! Seun Kuti who definitely has issues with Buhari, has taken another sublime shot at the APC presidential candidate. We all heard of how Buhari has refused to take part in the presidential debate organized by BON, sighting bias reasons. Well, Seun Kuti is now challenging Buhari to have debate with him. What do you think? Is he taking it a little too far?!?
If not for fear of election post and pre-violence, these are really good times. The various rallies and photos posted on social media to gain votes. While PDP members are currently in Calabar campaigning, the opposition are in Lagos. The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari and his team are in Lagos for the presidential campaign rallies. Pictured this morning is the General and his team eating breakfast. The rally in Lagos was earlier scheduled to hold on January 13 but was shifted due to other commitments of Buhari. The rally begun at 10 a.m at…
I guess this is a good sign. After all the back and forth harsh words the top singers exchanged last year, they seem to have found a very firm common ground. To affirm this, Star Boy boss, Wizkid just showed is support for Davido’s new hit on Instagram by posting the artwork of the new track on his Instagram page. The song titled ‘The Sound’ is Davido’s new release and features Uhuru and DJ Buckz. Now all we need is a hi track featuring Wizkid and Davido *fingers crossed*