Media personality, Toke Makinwa took to Instagram to rant about her frustration on the state of national security. She wrote on Instagram Just when we are still reeling from the news of 2,000 people massacred in Baga, 2 female suicide bombers blow themselves up at the GSM market killing 4 people and injuring many others in Yobe state. I don’t recognise Nigeria anymore, this is not my country, these are not my people, when and how did we get here??? In Rivers state there is violence, APC building burnt down , on the other hand somewhere else a PDP…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State chapter, has cautioned the state governor, Jonah Jang against being a source of disunity in the fragile state. The body gave the warning in a letter addressed to the governor dated November 18, 2014 and signed by leaders of 12 affiliate member churches, titled “Issues and concerns over the forthcoming 2015 elections”. The letter was signed by CAN chairman, Rev. Soja J. Bewarang. It further stated that “the cordial, prayerful and friendly relationship between Governor Jonah David Jang and the denominational leaders in Plateau provided a perfect opportunity for the governor to…
CREDIT: NAIRALAND Niger State governor, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu, has decried the reported exodus of non-indigenes from the state because of the fear of likely violence after next month’s general elections. The governor, who was at the Redeemed Christian Church Living Stone Parish, Tungan Minna, where he received the Award of Meritorious Service to Humanity by the Church on Sunday, stated that such movement from the state for fear of the aftermath of the elections should be stopped assuring citizens of security of lives and property in the state. “I appeal to you not to run away from Minna, and…
The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deplored the senseless killing of innocent citizens in Baga and Maiduguri in Borno State by terrorists and called on Nigerians to declare one month of prayers for the over flowing troubles from greedy Nigerian politicians. The party also decried last Saturday’s unprovoked attack on President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign vehicles in Jos, Plateau state capital, describing it as a barbaric act that should be condemned by all lovers of democracy. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the ruling party said the agenda of sponsors of the…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday likened the current challenges facing Nigeria to the hardship encountered by the Israelites on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Mr. Jonathan spoke during his foster daughter’s wedding thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Life Camp, Abuja. He told the congregation that just as the Israelites eventually made it to Canaan despite the numerous challenges that confronted them on the way, Nigeria would get to its desired destination. The president urged Nigerians to continue to support the government and pray for the country, adding that…
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has called on politicians canvassing for elective positions to discuss ideas and policies that would enhance the growth and development of the country and desist from focusing on personal issues that heat up the polity unnecessarily. In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, Ajakaye said he was not aware of the online report until he started receiving calls from concerned people. He said, “A news story was published in 2012 by The Punch and some newspapers on my comment on the alleged statement by Maj. Gen.…
Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State on Sunday disassociated himself from the campaign poster circulating on social media linking him with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebije Israel, the governor pointed out that the poster, which depicted him, the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Alhaji Umar Nasko and two other PDP candidates with Buhari in the centre, campaigning for votes, were fake. He attributed it to the antics of desperate politicians, who are out to mislead the electorate and cause friction in the state chapter…
The Presidency has condemned the burning of vehicles belonging to a pro-Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Two buses belonging to the organisation were destroyed and burnt down at Zololo Junction along Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday by irate youth, who were reportedly chanting slogans in favour of another presidential candidate. In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Prof. Rufai Alkali, said the burning of the vehicles has demonstrated the level of the desperation of the opposition and their plot to…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, has maintained that he is in the race to serve. The APC candidate, at the weekend, reassured supporters and stakeholders that he was in the race to serve humanity and lead by example. In a statement by his Director of Media and Communications, Steve Ayorinde, Ambode said Lagos had a record of “excellent service” in the past 15 years and the more than 17 million people living and working in Africa’s largest city-state, “deserved a tested hand, who would continue in that tradition of excellence”.…
Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday told President Goodluck Jonathan to consider his deficiencies as his personal failure and that of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said it amounted to an error for the president to generalise his own shortcomings as a generational failure. President Jonathan had while speaking at the formal inauguration of his campaign last Thursday in Lagos, lamented that his generation had failed Nigeria and that he would address the youth. But the All Progressives Congress national leader rejected the assertion, saying the APC would sweep the “recklessness and filth” of the PDP next…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it had uncovered a plot by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, to disrupt the campaign rally for Muhammadu Buhari, slated for January 14, in Ado-Ekiti. In a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatubosun, the party said it had incontrovertible evidence that the PDP had mapped out plans to unleash terror on APC members and supporters by using fake soldiers imported from neighbouring countries to be mixed with local miscreants to cause mayhem. “The local miscreants are to help identify APC members and their…
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment, Olusegun Aganga has disclosed that the Federal Government plans to stop oil importation by 2018. He said the plan would save about $10 billion into the federation account. Aganga, who spoke during a facility tour of Mikano International Limited in Ikeja, Lagos, said Nigeria cannot continue to depend on importation of primary products that could be produced locally. He therefore expressed the readiness of his ministry to harness all resources and delve into sectors where the country has competitive advantage including the agro allied industry and petroleum sector. “There are many sectors we…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is set to stop the manufacture and production of the e-ID card abroad, in line with the local content policy of the Federal Government. The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company PLC and five other local firms have therefore been shortlisted for the financial bid opening for the job. According to the NIMC General Manager Finance and Administration Ibrahim Abdullahi, who spoke at the financial bid opening in Abuja, said the Commission’s decision to bring “back home the manufacture and production of the e-ID card used in the National Identity Management Systems (NIMS), besides…
If you are desperately in search of a sugar mummy, then search no more as controversial actress turned singer, Cossy Orjiakor has come to your rescue.The bu sty actress said, her male fans wouldn’t let her be, as they want her to be their sugar mummy. On that note, the actress has reeled out some criterion for considering them.Yes they have actually been disturbing me for that. But I told them that if you must be my sugar boy there is need for you to be a good cook, a good house boy and a driver. I have even asked…
Nollywood screen goddess, reality TV star and mother — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has been listed among Yahoo’s ‘Highest-Grossing Movie Stars. She’s listed among Hollywood actors like, Frank Welker, Bob Bergen, Jack Angel. Via Yahoo: – We’ll wager not only have you not heard of Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – or ‘Omosexy’ as her fans call her – but we reckon you probably haven’t even heard of the industry she spearheads: Nollywood.Yes, that’s Nigeria’s version Hollywood, in which Omosexy dominates – she has over 300 film credits to her name (although most go straight to video). In her homeland she’s like a cross…
Wow, this comes as a shocker to me and everyone else!!! Sources claim that, Nadia Buari broke up with Jim Iyke a while ago and started dating a new hunk who she is reportedly already pregnant for. This report was run by Trace and I’ll let you read from the horse’s mouth: – After reading this piece, you sure will consider The Trace the TMZ of Africa; especially after all we had to go through to derive this exclusive information when no one at Team NSB agreed to an interview with our reporters. Well, if you have been wondering why…
Ray J seems bent on frustrating Kim K and Kanye West’s marriage with his constant talks and appearance in weird situations and places. He made her famous with their infamous s*x-tape and it’s obvious Ray J isn’t gonna let her walk away that easy. Kim Kardashian’s ex Ray J has reportedly dropped an offer to purchase a house near the one Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just purchased. According to TMZ, Ray J just wrote a $2.7 million offer to buy a Hidden Hills mansion 8 doors down from Kim and Kanye. Ray and his business manager, David Weintraub, perused…
Last time I checked, Burna Boy was dating his girlfriend from way way back, many years ago; or has that changed??? Is Burna Boy now dating this mysterious white lady? It hasn’t been confirmed if the picture is from a music video or for real but Burna Boy posted these pictures on Instagram and he looked smitten in them. Lets wait and watch, details to come soon!!!
The Ogun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has described the purported N50 million offer by the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ogun East, Dapo Abiodun, to residents of Ogun Waterside Local Government to restore electricity in the area, as a Greek gift. The party made the comment through a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ogun Waterside, Ijebu-North and Ijebu East in the National Assembly, Abiodun Abudu-Balogun. According to the party, the offer was nothing but a way to hoodwink residents of the area to vote for the party in the forthcoming polls. The…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje says the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen Mohammadu Buhari (rtd.) is a captive of his new political associates. Agbaje, who spoke at an interactive media session at the weekend, conceded that Buhari had vision that distinguished him in the past. He however, regretted that whatever qualities Buhari had, have been subsumed by the condition he has founds himself in. “The Buhari of now is not the same Buhari of 2007 and 2011 and I can defend this anywhere. The Buhari of 2011 was running on his…