Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said that he can never sacrifice his life for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or any political party, but will always be ready to die for Nigeria. Obasanjo, a former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the PDP, insisted that although he remains a card carrying member of the PDP, the first thing is Nigeria. He stated this yesterday when the presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party, Dr. Martins Onovo, visited him in Abeokuta. “Let me hasten to wish you every success in your endeavour and also pay tribute, as I have done in…
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The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) on Thursday said it would support APC Presidential Candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, in the forthcoming general elections. Ango Abdullahi, the spokesman of the forum, said this at a news conference in Zaria, Kaduna state, on Thursday. He said the measure became necessary due to the “unfair and unjust manner” the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had treated the region. “In 2011, some people including some governors supported the incumbent president to contest; it is a disrespect for the party’s constitution and in 2015, they present him as a sole candidate. “This forum is agitating for a candidate…
The All Progressives Congress has said President Goodluck Jonathan is only shedding crocodile tears with his lamentation that Nigeria has become more divided along religious and ethnic lines today than at any time in the country’s history. “Mr. President, there is no point being sanctimonious about an issue for which you bear the most responsibility. You are the most divisive leader in the history of Nigeria, having ceaselessly exploited the country’s fault lines for political gains”, the party said in a statement, issued in Abuja on Thursday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. According to the statement, President…
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie, has alleged that the main reason former President Olusegun Obasanjo is constantly throwing jibes at the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan was because the latter has refused to allow itself to be controlled by the former Nigerian leader. The ex-senator also blamed the difficult times Nigerians are passing through today to the faulty foundations laid by Mr. Obasanjo when he was president. He said: “The former president should apologize to Nigerians rather than blame the administration of President Jonathan which is doing very well for Nigerians. “I am impressed that…
Chris Ngige, a senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will win 28 states on first ballot in February general election. Mr. Ngige told newsmen in Awka on Thursday that his prediction was based on facts and surveys conducted by independent researchers. Mr. Ngige, who is the Coordinator of Muhammed Buhari Presidential Campaign in the South-East, said that following the prediction, APC would form the next government at the centre. “Our party will win in 28 states in the first ballot; we have done everything humanly possible to educate our people to follow…
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday, identified the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the problem of itself. He made the assertion shortly after he visited former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) at his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger State. According to the former governor, the political terrain in the country after the February general elections would never be the same.
In continuation of its highlight of President Goodluck Jonathan’s achievements in the last six years, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the present administration’s unique intervention in agriculture has placed Nigeria on the sure path to food sufficiency, adding that the president has delivered in this critical sector. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Thursday, said President Jonathan has strategically re-engineered this sector that has direct impact on the welfare of the citizens in line with the manifesto of the PDP and its avowed commitment to uplifting the living standard of all Nigerians. “In…
Following the slump in the price of crude oil in the international market and its attendant effect on the nation’s earnings, the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has disclosed that his administration would continue to renew its plan to cut costs and block leakages, as part of measures to survive the dwindling allocation accruing to the state. Speaking at the state’s first executive council meeting for 2015 on Wednesday, Governor Oshiomhole stressed that the falling price of oil would pose a financial challenge for the state. He explained that there was a huge gap between the state’s revenue projections…
FILE: CUSTOMS Officials INSPECTING SOME IMPOUNDED GOODS The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated about N977.09 billion revenues in 2014 from its target of N1.2 trillion for the year. According to the service’s summary of monthly revenue figure obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, the revenue came from import and excise duties, levies and other fees. NAN reports that the revenue figure showed an increase of N143.79 billion over the N833.4 billion NCS collected in 2013, representing about 15 per cent increment in collection. The breakdown of the figure showed that N586.91 billion out of…
The Nigerian government said on Thursday that troops were working hard to free Baga and other towns captured by the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. Mike Omeri, the Coordinator, National Information Centre, stated this while giving newsmen an update on ongoing troops operation in the North East. Mr. Omeri, however, said the situation in Baga had improved. But when asked to make clarification on the improvement, Mr. Omeri said disclosing strategy could endanger troops operations in that area. “As you are aware, full details of military operations cannot be discussed until an appropriate time”, he said. The coordinator said…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday called on Muslims and Christians to come together to end insurgency in the country. Abubakar made the call at the opening ceremony of the 29th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo. “What is happening to our brothers in the Northern parts of the country is bad and we must come together to find an end to this insurgency”, he said. He said that those perpetuating evil under the name of Islam had dented the image of the religion. “As Muslims, we must all stand…
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Thursday took a swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan for blaming past leaders for the problems bedeviling the country and his administration, advising him to “get out of the kitchen, if it is becoming too hot for him”. Fashola spoke during the mobilisation visit of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign held at Imaguero College in Benin, Edo State. He also took the president to the cleaners, whom he said had displayed nothing but anger about Nigeria’s problems and blamed “everybody”, during the formal inauguration of the presidential campaign of the People’s Democratic Party…
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), has warned against the deployment of troops for the February general elections. He said instead, they should be deployed to the North-East, to strengthen the capacity of security forces there, who are currently waging a war against Boko Haram. Buhari spoke on Thursday at a meeting with stakeholders of Ogoni ethnic nationality at Saakpenwa, headquarters of Tai local government area of Rivers State. He said, “I have made this comment before and the Federal Government refused to react to it; the number of soldiers, policemen and officers of…
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu said President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed for Nigeria’s woes. The monarch said this on Thursday, while receiving Jonathan at his palace in Lagos where the president visited to pay homage to the king, ahead of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rally to flag off his presidential campaign. According to Akiolu, many of the problems the country face dates back to the pre-Jonathan era. He however berated former president Olusegun Obasanjo for how he treated Lagos State, when he was in power, saying he left many problems of the country unsolved. “What…
Boko Haram launched renewed attacks around Baga, Borno State this week, razing at least 16 towns and villages, according to a local government and a union official. “They burnt to the ground all the 16 towns and villages including Baga, Dorn-Baga, Mile 4, Mile 3, Kauyen Kuros and Bunduram,” Musa Bukar, head of the Kukawa local government in Borno state told AFP. The attacks which reportedly happened on Wednesday, made several people flee their homes. Abubakar Gamandi, head of Borno’s fish traders union also confirmed the attack. The insurgents had last Sunday attacked the army base in Baga, dislodging soldiers…
He emerged as the most promising act in the recently concluded Headies Award, and established himself as the new king of dance-hall music. The Next rated star of reggae, Patoraking paid a visit to iconic Nigerian musician, Daddy Showkey on the 1st of January, 2015. He allegedly went to receive new year blessings/prayers from the icon. Praying for Patoraking, Daddy Showkey said: – “Person wey no get, go see you, e go no say na you. Person wey no dey hear, go see you go love you. Person wey no dey see, go see you, go see. Your road go…
This report hasn’t been confirmed yet but we might have another new celebrity baby papa very soon. We currently know that talented singer and rapper, Skales is currently dating a certain Sasay. Well, a close friend of Sasay shared a photo of Sasay’s baby bump picture below and congratulated her. Sasay replied on the picture with a smile. Skales has been dating Sasay for more than a year now, 2013 to be precise, and are said to be engaged: –
The drama surrounding the relationship between rapper Tyga and Kylie Kardashian is brewing a heavy storm. Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner seem to be having issues because of Kylie’s rapper boyfriend — Tyga. The reality show superstar, Kim K is allegedly not happy with Kylie and Tyga’s relationship because Tyga used to date one of her closest friends, who she had to cut ties with as a result. Read Radar Online reports: – “The Kardashian family continues to crumble! In the latest round of the feuding family’s breakdown, Kylie Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian got into a heated argument over…
Reports begun to circulate early today that Nigerian rapper, Munachi is pregnant for one of LOS music group member (the guy in green shirt). Muna took to her Twitter page to debunk the rumour. The rapper said she’s not pregnant and this is new year so her fans should take a chill pill. She also thanked her fans for spreading the rumour because it’s a good news anyway. Read her message below: –
This report hasn’t been confirmed but it doesn’t even sound logical: – Did Ncki Minaj Undergo b*tt Reduction Surgery? According to claims by MediaTakeOut, the rapper was spotted checking into Cedars-Sinai hospital yesterday in Los Angeles for a minor procedure. Here’s what MTO is claiming: “If you liked Nicki Minaj and her gigantic cakes. . . you’re going to be disappointed wih this report. MediaTakeOut received word that Nicki Minaj checked into Cedars-Sinai hospital yesterday in Los Angeles – undergoing a minor medical procedure. She checked out later the same day. This is not rumor – it’s #facts# What was…