The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Saturday warned that Nigeria would be in trouble if the Peoples Democratic Party wins the 2015 presidential elections. Buhari said this while addressing a campaign rally at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu. He told a mammoth crowd that it would be a mistake if they failed to vote out the PDP. “If you make a mistake to allow the PDP to rule again for the next four years, we will all be in trouble”, Buhari said. The presidential candidate again stressed the need for…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Masari, has said the power of the electorate in the state will play out in the party’s favour next month when it goes to the polls against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Masari, who is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, said the APC’s mass appeal and support at the grassroots have put it head and shoulder above other political parties in the state. According to him, citizens’ disenchantment with the current PDP government over the spate of insecurity and poor state of the economy are…
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has condemned Saturday’s attack on President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election campaign bus by irate youth in Jos, Plateau State. Sources familiar with the political developments that led to the destruction of the president’s re-election campaign bus at Zololo junction, Bauchi Road, in Jos, Jos North Local Government area of Plateau State, said the youth were expressing their frustration at the imposition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in the state, Senator Gyang Pwajok by Governor Jonah Jang. Luckily, the driver of the bus was reported to have…
So reports say that controversial actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh, has been showing off her new man to make the former — Malivelyhood, jealous. Anyways, Tonto shared photos of her boo’s jewelry, alongside two copies of her last single `sugar rush’ with the caption “SSHH” and singer Iyanya confirmed the originality of the blings with a comment. See screen munch below: –
Veteran Nollywood actress — Stephanie Okereke was in the news weeks ago after her brother was accused of defiling a certain lady. The actress shocked people when she insisted that her brother faced the wrath if he was found guilty. Now, she’s back on the radar for a softer reason. She shared these photos of herself and her puppies playing together in their garden. See more photos below: –
It’s good to see that a lot of artistes are now joining the fight against women abuse. A campaign mainly kicked off by Stella Damasus, Alibaba is now one of the celebs who are against abusive relationships. Alibaba urged all ladies to stay away from abusive partner. Read Alibaba post below: – “I can see that some PEOPLE on social media lack comprehension and even with that deficiency, they also don’t have the discretion to hide their ignorance. Consequently, they read and miss the point and proceed to herald their half understanding by further proving why they are still half educated.…
Apparently, not everybody’s parent wanted them to be a doctor or engineer right from when they were little. Banana hit maker, Michael Adeniregun aka Slyde, gained popularity after he dropped his hit track “banana” where he featured Timaya. Slyde was nominated as “Rookie of the Year” at the 2014 headies. In a new interview, the artiste opened up to Punch about the driving force behind his music. Slyde revealed that his case is different from most artistes as his father had always wanted him to become a musician. In his words: – “My story can be interesting. While some fathers…
Music act, Terry G has joined the acting world. Terry G who has been on and off location was spotted this morning at a movie location with Angela Okorie and Kelvin. We don’t have much info about the movie, but we can tell you for free he is playing a significant role in it. See more photos below.
The Kano State Hisbah Board said it destroyed 326,151 bottles of beer out of the 363, 853 it confiscated from members of the public in the past three years. This is contained in a statement issued in Kano on Saturday by the officer in charge of operation at the board, Sani Nasidi. The statement noted that the destruction of the commodity was carried out in three phases within the period under review. “In the first phase 42, 000 bottles were destroyed while in the second and third phases 40,000 and 244,151 bottles were destroyed respectively”, the statement said. The statement…
Security Forces have been deployed to Baga community, Borno State, where Amnesty International said 2,000 people have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents between last Saturday and Wednesday. The coordinator, National Information Centre, NIC, Mike Omeri, in a statement on Friday said, “On Wednesday a group of militants conducted a second terrorist attack on the area, leaving casualties and destroying property. Security forces have responded rapidly, and have deployed significant military assets and conducted airstrikes against militant targets. We will provide further details as we are able to release information”. The statement noted that “There has been intense fighting between security…
A suspected female suicide bomber has blown herself up at the popular Maiduguri poultry market, with several people feared dead, PREMIUM TIMES is reporting. Although details of the explosion are sketchy and casualty figure unknown at this time, the incident has sparked panic across the Borno State capital with residents scampering home for safety. The attack, which occurred some few minutes after noon today, is reportedly coming on the heels of a similar attack at the same market over one month ago. The spokesperson of the Borno Police, Gideon Jibrin, confirmed the explosion. Jibrin, however, said policemen were heading to…
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organization said on Friday that it would not respond to any offensive comment by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign spokesperson, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. “The APC will stay on issues that will improve on the daily livelihood of Nigerians such as security, jobs creation and manpower development”, a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign, Malam Garba Shehu said. The APC presidential campaign team was reacting to a comment attributed to Mr. Fani-Kayode that he would expose the dangers in electing Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) as the…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed disappointment over the presidential campaigns of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC). The pan-northern socio-political organization said the campaigns of the presidential candidates of both political parties centered on personal attacks instead of addressing how they intend putting an end to the security challenges and economic woes bedeviling the nation. The ACF National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Muhammadu Ibrahim, who articulated the Forum’s position while speaking with journalists yesterday in Kaduna State, also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure the February 2015 general elections are free, fair and…
Ahead of Saturday’s visit of the Presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari to Enugu State, the state chapter of the party has disclosed its plan to mobilize no fewer than 250,000 of its members across the state to receive the former head of state. Enugu State Chairman of the Party, Barrister Ben Nwoye, confirmed this to journalists on Friday. Nwoye expressed delight at what he termed the rising hope of the people for positive change in the government of the Country in 2015. “The people are ready to receive the incoming President of the Federal Republic…
Kano ACTING CJ, Justice PATRICIA MAHMOUD Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano on Friday swore in, Justice Patricia Mahmoud, as the Acting Chief Judge of the state. Patricia, who is the second woman to serve in that capacity, succeeded, Justice Shehu Atiku, who retired on Friday after attaining the statutory retirement age of 65. Kwankwaso urged the chief judge to endeavour to reinvigorate the state judiciary by ensuring justice for all and sundry in the state. The governor assured her of the support of the executive and legislature, adding that the three arms of government needed to collaborate to achieve their…
PHOTO: NPF WEBESITE The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has reassured Nigerians that the force will redouble its effort to ensure optimal safety and security in all communities across the nation. A statement issued by the Force spokesman, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, on Friday, said Abba gave the assurance after he reviewed strategies adopted to ensure crime-free Christmas and New Year celebrations. He said between December 2014 and Jan. 5, there was drastic reduction in crime across nationwide with reference to serious crimes such armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, and attack on policemen. Abba also said that there was reduction in…
BALA BARNABAS BANTEX The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, if elected, will not demolish any community in the state as being speculated, his running mate, Bala Barnabas Bantex, has assured. Bantex, who dismissed the fear while speaking ahead of next Tuesday’s state wide campaign, said: “We don’t have any plan to demolish a community”. Bantex, a former chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, said he is now happy that Kaduna masses no longer condone deceit, adding that the poor performances of the PDP-led government has brightened the APC’s chance to win in…
Osun PDP CHAIRMAN, GANI OLAOLUWA The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State on Friday advised Osun State Government to withdraw government vehicles from its former commissioners and other ex-political office holders. Chairman of the state PDP, Alhaji Gani OlaOluwa, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Osogbo on Friday. OlaOluwa alleged that the state government was promoting illegality as former government officials still moved about in official vehicles. He said, “It is unfortunate that the All Progressives Congress government overlooks the excesses of its cronies only to cry foul at others. “It is unfortunate…
CREDIT: SAHARA REPORTERS The Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has rejected the outcome of investigations by the state Police Command that gun attacks against APC members last Tuesday was the handiwork of armed robbers and not thugs suspected to be loyal to a rival political party. The Rivers APC, which rejected the report in a statement issued by the Greater Together Campaign Organisation, the campaign team for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, said it is nothing than a hasty and unprofessional job done by a security agency associated with partisanship and…
All isn’t rosy in the supposed peaceful and loving Kardashian kingdom. Just recently, Kim Kardashian blasted Kourtney on “Keeping up With Kardashian” show. On the widely watched show, Kim was heard saying ” I’m not buying her shoes, I bought her a f**king career”. Kendall thought Kim was referring to her and she slammed her senior sister for spitting out those words, Kendall said Kim is jealous of her. Kim opened up to Dailymail.com that the harsh comment was not aimed at Kendall. She said: – “That was not about Kendall. It hurt me when people thought I would say that about her.…