The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to explain to Nigerians how five trillion Naira (N5tn) in oil and gas revenue went down the drain. The organisation said this in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday. The campaign organization challenged Mr. Jonathan to explain why over N5 trillion in oil and gas revenue “vanished” under his watch. Shehu said, “This government must answer the questions posed by the different Committees and Task Forces that probed the Oil and Gas Sector between 2011 and 2012.…
Author: Wale Adebayo
No fewer than eight members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday defected to various political parties. Abdulmalik Cheche (Niger), Zakari Ibrahim, Garba Umar (Kebbi) and Ibrahim Kamba (Kebbi), moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wilson Nathaniel (Adamawa) defected to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, while Madueke Anthony went to Peoples Democratic Movement, PDM. Benjamin Aboho (Benue) and Chukwuemeka Nwogbo defected to the All Peoples Grand Alliance, APGA. The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Victor Ogene (Anambra) and Forte Dike (Anambra) left APGA to the APC. Mr. Ogene told journalists…
The 2015 Appropriation Bill on Wednesday was given a second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill was laid before the House by President Goodluck Jonathan, through the Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on December 17. The N4.36 trillion budget, predicated on 65 dollars per barrel of crude oil benchmark, comprises N411.84 billion for statutory transfers, N943 billion for debt servicing and N2.61 trillion for recurrent expenditure. It also has N387.11 billion as contribution to development fund for capital expenditure. Leading the debate of the bill, Majority Leader of the House, Mulikat Akande-Adeola, explained why the lawmakers should favourably consider…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on Wednesday explained that the Presidential campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled to hold in the state yesterday was postponed due to official engagements by President Goodluck Jonathan and that the sunshine state is solidly behind the president’s second term ambition. The governor, who spoke through the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Kayode Akinmade, said the president rescheduled his campaign in Ondo state not for political reasons as speculated in some quarters but due to other important national issues. According to Mimiko, President Jonathan had a crucial meeting with some…
The aspiration of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), got a significant boost on Wednesday as the pan-northern socio-political organization, the Arewa Consultative Forum, threw its weight behind him for the February 14 presidential election. The Forum noted that his earlier endorsement by its National Chairman and former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie, was in order. The ACF Chairman had in the wake of the APC primary that brought about the candidacy of the former head of state, said the region would support Buhari for the February 14 election. Coomasie’s statement appeared to have divided the Forum…
The countdown and anticipation towards the Jumia Fashion Super Clearance Sale which starts on the 19th of January 2015 is one you would only expect to see in the build up to a New Year! Comments such as ‘We can’t wait’, ‘This suspense is intense!’ have begun to flood social media timelines and one thing everybody is convinced about is that the countdown to January 19th will be worth the wait. 2014 was a phenomenal year in fashion which saw very dominant fashion brands and trends winning the heart of fashionistas and fashion enthusiasts everywhere! The speed at which fabulous fashion attires found their way from the runways…
Veteran comedian, Basketmouth took time out of his busy schedule to visit his secondary school today. From the photo he shared it looks like the comedian, born Bright Okpocha filmed at the school. Excited Basketmouth captioned ” ..today i visited my secondary school, seated on the same seat (at least the same corner) i sat 20yrs ago in my classroom.” Basketmouth, 36 was born in Lagos although he is from Abia state. He completed his primary and secondary school education in Apapa, Lagos
Nigerian film director and producer Mildred Okwo tweeted this yesterday.
Definitely one of the funniest men in the continent of Africa, Bovi has dropped a new article. The actor and stand-up comic, Bovi went online today to explain his life story to his fans about how his meeting with a certain Port Harcourt prostitute. He explained how the prostitute helped him, when he needed help the most. Full story below: – I had just resumed school for second semester 300 level. This was February 2000. My mission was to storm port-harcourt from abraka and surprise my older sister who had just moved to another apartment. All I had was the…
So, I revealed days ago that the relationship between D’banj and his rumored new boo — Bonang Matheba, was only a publicity stunt. D’banj rumored boo Bonang Matheba finally talked about the mutual relationship with Eja Nla as she opened up on a TV Show that she and Banga Lee have known each other for over 4 years and there’s nothing going on between them. She said “D’Banj and I are good friends. I mean we’ve known each other for about 4 years now. So unless you hear it from me or him there’s nothing there, nothing to celebrate.”
It’s been less than a week ago that 2shotz blew the whistle on his sad confrontation with the Lagos state police command. According to him. he was jailed overnight at a police cell over traffic violation, and the story he shared to the world caught the attention of the Lagos state police who invited him over for a redress. 2shotz then went online and shared his full story below: – After the incident at lamgbasa police division Ajah, I was invited by police officer @aleeygiwa to the lagos state PRO of the Nigerian police command at Oduduwa Street, off Oduduwa…
The Water Resources Minister, Sarah Ochekpe, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government had spent N5 billion on Mangu dam project. The minister said this while speaking at the official flag-off of PDP campaign for the 2015 elections at Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area. The rally was attended by Senate President, David Mark and Governors of Niger and Benue, Mu’azu Babangida and Gabriel Suswam. Ms. Ochekpe said the Dam had been dormant for more than 10 years before the money was earmarked for its completion. “This government had sunk over N5 billion for the completion of the Dam to give…
Over 500 students have been killed in the last three years of increasing insurgency attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram, the Northern Nigeria Students Association has said. Speaking while bestowing the honourary award of ‘Grand Commander of Northern Nigeria Students’ on a former Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Yakubu Bako, on Wednesday, the students expressed concern over the welfare of their members. According to the students’ association, hundreds of students remained critically injured and are currently at various hospitals receiving treatments. The association further said it had become imperative for them to initiate moves that will help students to overcome…
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Wednesday, called for a change in the way the nation is governed, stressing that Nigeria is currently at the crossroad with no idea as to which direction to turn. The former military ruler, who made the call in a statement addressed to the nation ahead of the February 2015 general elections, harped on the need to tell the truth so as to help those at the helm of affairs correctly identify and diagnose the causes of disaffection and anger in the land. “There is palpable desperation everywhere in the land; we are…
The Acting Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, Wednesday commenced a restructuring of the capital markets regulatory body, redeploying about 40 top management staff. Gwarzo was Executive Commissioner, Operations of the commission before taking over leadership of SEC, in acting capacity, following the expiration of the tenure of Arunma Oteh, who led the organisation for five years. Earlier on Tuesday, at a staff get-together, the acting DG said the commission needs to be rebranded, in order to redeem the battered image of the commission, which has been due to abuse of rights of its officials. The…
Relief came for one Margaret Sanders, an American based in Sherman, Texas, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, successfully recovered the sum of $2000.00 (two thousand USD), which she had lost to a suspected Nigerian fraudster, Benjamin Akugbe, in a romance scam. A statement by the Head, Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday, said Sanders, through a petition dated July 9, 2013, alleged that she entered into a relationship on Facebook, with someone, who claimed to be Benny Brown from Warri, Delta State, with both agreeing to get married. According to the petitioner, the suspect in the…
Dbanj has revealed Dr Sid was behind his breakup with Donjazzy.In the teaser of a new interview with Olisa on “The Truth”……….When asked by Olisa why Mohits broke up D’banj replied “If I will be truthful, it would be Dr Sid” Prior to this, many felt his signing to Good Music was instrumental to the breakup as Donjazzy didn’t want to be ‘one of Kanye’s many producers’ but Dbanj had his eye on being world famous .. Dr Sid has been very loyal and vocal about his allegiance to Donjazzy
Charly Boy Oputa has said being married for 37 years has been a blessing and he is still enjoying it.Speaking at the Rotary club of Asokoro District 9125 in Abuja ..He said It was difficult to find a perfect partner for marriage, “but it is always better to tolerate and endure as nobody is perfect. “I have been married for 37 years and I must say that, though it is not easy, I am still enjoying it. “Marriage management requires tolerance, patience and endurance because it is very difficult to find a perfect partner for marriage.When a married partner sees…
After an electrifying season that saw the crowning of super-talented Evelle as the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 4, the much anticipated Etisalat sponsored music TV reality show is set to roll on TV screens nationwide for a 5th season. For what promises to be a breath-taking television show, the 5th season of the Etisalat sponsored Nigerian Idol will showcase the return of the multi-talented neo-soul singer, Yinka Davies who joins R&B Hitmaker Darey Art Alade and Afro Beat Legend, Dede Mabiakwu on the show as judges. The ever dynamic IllRymz will also be returning this season to continue his…
Jim Iyke looked like he was having a nice day as always and decided to throw a kiss at his female fans. The actor also left a disclaimer to male folks who will try to kiss his photo and explained jokingly that there’s some app programmed with the photo and it will automatically cause blisters and boils on the guys. See his hilarious caption below: Kiss me now!! PS We hv programmed a special #App to give humongous boils n blisters to any man that attempts to undertake Tis request. #ladiesOnly #TheseHamattanLipsTho #amazingDay