Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has appealed against the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered that his autobiography, “My Watch”, be confiscated for disobeying an injunction restraining its publication. He argued that he is not guilty of contempt “for publishing my book.” Obasanjo had presented a three-volume book to the public, which a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Buruji Kashamu instituted a legal action against, following a libel suit he had earlier filed against the former president. Presiding judge, Justice Valentine Ashie, on Wednesday, ruled that irrespective of the public presentation, the former President…
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AFP/Getty Images Reports we are monitoring at the moment indicate that the popular Terminus area of Jos in Plateau State has been rocked by twin bomb explosions. The two explosions were said to have happened within two minutes of each other and about the same locations as the last bomb attack which occurred in May, 2014. The Nation reports that the explosions took place around 6:45pm, but number of casualties could not be immediately ascertained because the scene of the explosions is a market area, which usually attracts high human traffic at most times of the day. One of the explosions…
Let me Set this Straight, I love you Davido and i’m also a big Fan of your Work, Althought my Padi “Davido” has only being in the industry for some year’s and it looks like he has been for a decade, many ladies are attracted to the pop star for various reasons, some claimed they liked his dimples and others for the obvious reason of fame and wealth, not forgetting is dad is a billionaire businessman in the USA. But i must Say, Davido is one lucky Bastard to have a Damsel like this gorgeous lady, She’s popularly known as…
A twin bomb blast has hit a market in Jos, Plateau State capital, killing 31 people, officials have confirmed to AFP. “The bodies recovered so far are 31 but rescue workers are at the scene and the figures may change,” Pam Ayuba, the spokesman for area Governor Jonah Jang told AFP Sources told online news platform, SaharaReporters that the bombing took place at Mr. Biggs roundabout on Ahmadu Bello Way in the northern city. A similar attack occurred near the site of Thursday’s attack in May, killing 118 people. According to BBC Nigeria Correspondent, Will Ross, the two bombs went…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has ordered a full scale investigation into the alleged torture of a couple at Ikoyi in Lagos State. The order is contained in a statement issued by Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, an Acting Commissioner of Police and Force Public Relations Officer, in Abuja on Thursday. The statement stated that the attention of the Police High Command had been drawn to the alleged “incivility”. It stated that the order was in line with the Abba’s avowed commitment to protect and uphold the human rights of all Nigerians and foreigners alike. “The officer involved has been…
A Kebbi High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a retired military major, Mustapha Jokolo, as the Emir of Gwandu. Alhaji Jokolo was deposed and banished from the Gwandu emirate about nine years ago by former governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Adamu Aliero, allegedly on the orders of then President Olusegun Obasanjo. Jokolo was former Aide-De-Camp to General Muhammad Buhari when he served as Nigeria military head of state in 1983. According to reports, security in the emirate has been beefed up following the reinstatement of Jokolo as Emir.
Nigeria’s pioneer RnB group, Plantashun Boi, made up of 2face, Faze and Blackface reunited once again on stage at the 2014 Hennessy Artistry grand finale, bringing back memories and nostalgia to those in attendance. Guests at the event which held at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos on December 6, 2014 were thrilled to see the former dynamic group, Plantashun Boiz together again, after years of their split. 2face came on stage first and performed some of his recent hit tracks. He then surprised the crowd by calling out Faze and Black Face to join him on stage and…
Heavily pregnant Abiriba, Abia state born popular actress, Uche Jombo Rodrigues has lost her pregnancy. The prolific actress and film-maker who traveled to the United States of America, to have her baby, expecting to stay in the country till next year after she must have delivered her baby has sadly lost the pregnancy. The beautiful actress and scriptwriter who got married to her heartthrob, Kenney Rodriguez in 2012 left Nigeria heavily pregnant in May, 2014 is said to have had a miscarriage. The actress who has over hundred movies to her credit was said to have planned not only to…
9ice is not bothered about his the rants coming from his ex-wife, Toni Payne. He’s really in love with his new babymama and he has been sharing pics of his cute family lately. The couple went on a date yesterday, December 10, 2014.
In what looks like a sarcastic statement, the Special Assistant on New Media to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has congratulated the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming general election, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), wishing him ‘goodluck’. Omokri, who took to his Twitter handle, @renoomokri to congratulate Buhari, who won the APC presidential primaries earlier on Thursday by polling 3, 430 votes, said with his (Buhari) emergence as the main opposition party’s flag bearer, 2015 is ‘the year of Goodluck’ in apparent reference to victory for Mr. Jonathan in the polls. President Jonathan’s adoption as…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) on his emergence as presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Atiku, a co-aspirant, was defeated at the presidential primary of the APC, which held in Lagos between Wednesday and Thursday. The former vice president scored 954 votes to emerge third while Buhari garnered 3,430 votes to emerge the winner. A statement by his media office accepting the outcome of the presidential primary quoted Mr. Atiku as expressing confidence in Mr. Buhari to provide leadership and turn the fortunes of the country around. The…
WOW! This is some really heavy revelation being spilled by a friend of Toni Payne. Toni Payne has been labelled all sorts of names since she and her ex-husband 9ice had issues with their marriage and she has kept silent all this while but decided to spill it all when she got to a point where she couldn’t take it anymore. And its been 5 years since the whole incident. Toni Payne shared a really emotion filled post via her instagram page and a friend of hers spilled it all in the comments, speaking about Toni Payne’s ordeal…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has concluded its 3rd national convention held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos State, with a former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), elected as presidential candidate of the opposition party. Buhari, who at the time of publishing this report, is giving his acceptance speech, defeated four other aspirants to clinch the presidential ticket by polling 3,430 votes. Kano State Governor, Engr. Musa Rabi’u Kwankwaso surprisingly emerged first runner up with 974 votes while a former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was the second runner up with 954 votes. Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo…
Former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari has emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the party’s presidential primaries that held in Lagos from December 10 – December 11. At the end of delegates’ voting on Thursday, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, scored a total of 954 votes out of the 7214 ballots. Publisher of The Leadership, Sam Nda-Isaiah had 10 votes. Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso scored 974 votes. Governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha had 624 Former Head of State, Buhari scored 3,430 votes, 47.55 percent of total votes to win the widely followed presidential…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lost the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The aspirant who many believe had the brightest chance of winning the primaries scored 954 votes out of the 7214 ballots, about 13.22 percent of the votes. Although, Atiku has lost the primaries, he is believed in some quarters, to have the best policy plan to develop Nigeria among the five aspirants. Counting of votes are still on at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, venue of the primaries, but as it stands, former Head of State Muhammadu Buhari seem like the obvious winner as…
African Legend, 2face Idibia and wife Annie celebrated their daughter, Isabella’s 6th birthday today ..She looks adorable in her princess themed outfit and pink cake…..
Eight Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirants in Kebbi State, who were part of the botched gubernatorial primary election which was cancelled on Monday, have asked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to conduct fresh congress and bring to justice those who undermined the botched exercise. In a three page communique signed by the aspirants, Alh.Ibrahim Aliyu, the deputy governor, Sen. Muhammadu Magoro, Zubairu Abdullahi Turaki, Dr. Musa Zagi, Saidu Samaila Sambawa, Prof. Abubakar Mohd.Gulma, Gen. M.D.Isah Danhanne, Hon. Mohamed Sani Umar Kalgo and read by Dr. Musa Zagi Argungu and made available to journalists last night at…
Five governorship aspirants under the platform of the Labour Party on Wednesday conceded the governorship ticket of the party in Oyo State to former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala during the party’s primary in Ibadan. The five aspirants are Sharafadeen Alli, Nurudeen Akinyo, Kazeem Adedeji, Olu Abiala and Olatunji Sadiq. At the primary, Alli was nominated as running mate to Alao-Akala while others said they unanimously selected the former governor, who only defected to the LP from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday, in the interest of the party and the state. You may recall that Mr. Alao-Akala left the PDP…
APC presidential aspirants at the party’s national convention in Lagoscredit: Premium Times Former Head of State and Presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, General Mohammadu Buhari yesterday called for the support of delegates of the party ahead of the party’s presidential primaries in Lagos, but noted that he had no money to give to canvass their support. “I have always served Nigeria to the best of my ability. I have always tried to give more to the nation than it has given me. This is the principle of service that has guided my public life. Thus,…
Following the emergence of Governor Ramalan Yero as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Kaduna State for the 2015 elections, the state chairman of the party, Abubakar Haruna, has declared that the All Progressive Congress candidate, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is no threat to PDP’s chances at the election. “APC is a contraband product which does not exist in Kaduna State”, Mr. Haruna said. Mr. Haruna, who was accompanied by other members of the party’s executive, stated this while addressing journalists at the Secretariat of Kaduna State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ. He added that PDP would continue…