The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) has explained why he decided to embark on crowdfunding on Facebook, for the 2015 elections. Buhari, who just raised more than N54 million from the crowd sourcing platform said a fund raising program like President Goodluck Jonathan’s, where the president raised N21 billion, was unnecessary and did not carry ordinary Nigerians along. The former head of state said that carrying the masses along would make him more accountable to the people if he is voted into office next year. “This is my approach, God knows and you…
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Ex- Miss World and Supermodel Agbani Darego has definitely had an interesting day. The gorgeous beauty queen spent her day at a gun range for shooting lessons and archery practice. With all that she’s learnt today we won’t advice anyone to be on her bad side.
Renowned Nigerian film maker, Kunle Afolayan is currently away on vacation with his family and it’s obvious he’s having a swell time. It’s Christmas and it’s the period to spend good quality time with family. We’ve seen various celebrities share photos of themselves and their family continuously for the past few days. Yesterday, Oge Okoye showed her son and daughter off and today ace Nigerian film maker and actor Kunle Afolayan took to his Instagram page to share a lovely picture of his wife and kids. Another photo below: –
3, 000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of Justice Group have left party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos. According to reports, leader of the group, Chief David Abidakun explained that they are leaving the APC in Lagos and the south west. “We are not counting the number of people here but our membership. We have a membership of over 70, 000 in the South West and all of us will join the PDP in our various states in the South West after the formal ceremony,” Abidakun said. Explaining why the group left…
A 14-year-old girl, Zahra’u Babangida, who was arrested with explosives strapped to her body has revealed to journalists that her parents volunteered her to take part in a suicide attack. Zahra’u was arrested in Kano after the December 10 twin bombing in a market that killed 10 people. She said this while police paraded her before journalists and instructed her to recount how Islamist militants allegedly forced her to take part in the attack. According to her, her mother and father, who are both Boko Haram sympathisers, took her to one of the hideouts of the terrorists in a forest…
file photo The Nigerian Navy says it is expecting two ships from China and the United States of America before the end of year 2014, as it intensifies effort to stamp out maritime crimes in the country. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jubrin disclosed this in his welcome address at the occasion of the Navy ceremonial sunset and 2014 end of year ball held at the NNS Quorrah, Apapa Lagos. According to him, the Navy is also collaborating with sister agencies to counter insurgency and all forms of insecurity across the country. The security agency has therefore enhanced…
The Senator representing Kwara Central, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has announced that he will be donating his pension, which has now accrued over N45 million since he left office to deserving students in tertiary institutions all over Kwara State. In two tweets he posted on Wednesday via his handle @bukolasaraki, the ex-governor, who disclosed that he had not accessed any portion of the pension, said it would be made available to students with good grades but who need financial assistance through his foundation, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Students Foundation, ABSSF.
This is definitely the best celebrity family card I have seen this The outfits, the colors and even the family themselves……….simply stunning. It’s good to see people are getting into the spirit of Christmas and New Year. Joseph Yobo and his wife Adaeze as well as their adorable son Joey are all smiles for their Christmas cards this year. More photos below: –
Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) for the 2015 election, has raised the sum of N54,415,386.70 through a crowd funding project that he launched for his electioneering campaign on November 19, 2014. The money was realized on his behalf by the Buhari Support Organisation (BSO), the umbrella body of all support groups for the former head of state. Buhari, who gave an update on the activities of the group at a press conference, said his strength was with the ordinary Nigerians. He was flanked by Senator Olorunimbe Mamora and former FCT Minister, Malam Nasir el-Rufai…
PHOTO: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Former Military Governor of the old Western State, Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo retd., has advised Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, to ignore critics as long as the policies of his government were meant to improve the living standard of the people. Speaking at his country home in Iyin-Ekiti on Tuesday when the governor paid him a visit, the retired general aid going by experience, people would always kick against policies. Adebayo, who is the father of the first civilian governor of the state, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, also called on the people of the state to sincerely support…
Osun State is set to make history this season as governor of the state, Ogbeni Raufu Aregbesola, will be unveiling the tallest traditional gong, otherwise called Agogo. The traditional gong was commonly used in the pre-civilised Yoruba Kingdom as a means of calling the attention of the people to an important message usually carried by the King’s messenger. The event, which will have participants dressed in native attire to symbolise the Yoruba culture, will hold at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo. Governor Aregbesola is expected to unveil the colourful gong at an elaborate ceremony, to be followed by scintillating fireworks…
Minister OF water RESOURCES, MRS. SARAH OCHEKPE, Minister OF POWER, Prof. CHINEDU NEBO AND MINISTER OF TOURISM, EDEM DUKE DURING AN INSPECTION TOUR OF THE KASHIMBILA MULTIPURPOSE DAM The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe, has disclosed that the 40 megawatts Kashimbila multipurpose dam will be inaugurated February next year by President Goodluck Jonathan. According to her, the Federal Government would maximise opportunities such as potable water supply, agriculture, power, tourism, aviation, transport as well as trade and investment in the Kashimbila dam for the benefit of the host communities and the country in general. The minister stated this when…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate for the 2015 election, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), has declared unequivocally that Nigeria is his constituency, dismissing speculations that seek to portray him as an ethno-religious champion. A spokesman for Buhari, Engr. Rotimi Fashakin, in a press statement, said “As a state governor, military commander, federal minister, head of state and chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund, (Buhari) showed unflinching commitment to fairness to all, irrespective of religion and tribe”. “As a former head of government, [Buhari] restates unequivocally that Nigeria is his constituency; and he shall live the rest of his life in encouraging the…
The Presidency said on Tuesday that President Goodluck Jonathan will not heed the suggestion by a former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi that the president and his main challenger in the 2015 presidential election, Ge. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, should sign an agreement to restrain their supporters against violence during and after the polls. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said this in an interview with The PUNCH. Reacting to the suggestion by the former minister, Abati said, “The President does not need to sign an agreement…
The Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has picked the state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that this was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the acting Chairman of the party, Alhaji Usman Danmadami-Isa on Wednesday in Sokoto. The statement said that the decision was reached after consultation with Tambuwal and other stakeholders of the party in the state. The party urged all its members to work assiduously to ensure total success in the 2015 general elections. It…
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, boasted that his administration had made Nigeria’s economy the greatest in Africa and one of the largest in the world. “We have managed the economy such that it has risen to be the greatest economy in Africa and one of the largest in the world,” said Jonathan in Port Harcourt, at the inauguration of the Enugu-Port Harcourt-Enugu intercity train service. The president, who was represented by his Vice Namadi Sambo, said his government had managed to change the course of history in the country. “We have changed the course of history with the railway system in…
So, I just got word that most of you haven’t seen the Christmas family cards from the Okoye’s and Demond Elliot’s family. Peter and Lola Okoye only used photos of their kids for their own 2014 Christmas card and it was simply adorable. Lola shared a picture of the card on her Instagram page while sharing a Christmas message with her fans. She captioned, ‘During this time of faith and family may the true meaning of Christmas provide you all with joy! Here’s wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year ahead. Please be safe during this festive…
Famous Ghanaian actress, movie producer and model has shown that she still has love for her fans, who can’t afford to meet her at the expensive parties and award shows. She just recently shared these photos of herself and numerous fans, who were obviously thrilled to meet her. The event was an auditioning for a movie in Ghana.
The Public Relations Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Mohammed Musa, has said that the commission will use card readers for accreditation of voters during the forthcoming general elections in its avowed commitment to conduct free, fair and credible polls. Musa spoke at a one day workshop organised by the Sokoto State Police Command for stakeholders ahead of the 2015 general elections. He also disclosed that in spite of the fact that many might doubt the commission’s ability to use card reader, INEC is very confident that it would be a huge success. He…
SOLDIERS ON GUARD ON POST OFFICE ROAD IN MAIDUGURI Starting from today, Wednesday, all forms of vehicular movement in Maiduguri and parts of Borno State have been banned for five days. This is part of measures by military authorities to forestall attacks being plotted by Boko Haram terrorists during the Christmas celebration in the state. The army at the 7 Division headquarters in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, in a statement on Tuesday, said it had gathered copious intelligence that Boko Haram had intention to launch a major offensive on parts of the state, with Maiduguri city, a major target…