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Moses Murtala Aminusource: elombah.com A trigger-happy policeman has killed a 30-year-old first class graduate of Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, according to reports. The victim, Moses Murtala Aminu, who lived at No. 67 Ahmadu Ahidjo Street, Narayi High Cost family residence, Barnawa, Kaduna State went to a party on Sunday where the police constable that killed him, Alex Okpe was beating up his girlfriend outside the party venue. When he tried to intervene, the policeman got angry and shot Aminu who died on the spot. The constable was also said to have shot in the air as he escaped…
GOOGLE IMAGES The Federal Government on Wednesday approved the contract for the procurement of 750,000 units of clean cooking stove worth N9.2 billion and 18,000 wonderbags for distribution to rural women nationwide free. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the purchase and distribution of the items for free is in furtherance of the National Clean Cooking Scheme. The Supervising Minister of Information, Dr Nurudeen Muhammed, stated this in Abuja, when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan. He said the scheme was…
You are about to witness a sight you might never see again in your lifetime, Who ever know that the APC presidential aspirant could clean up so well and clean. The 2015 political battle is bound to be very interesting. With the advancement of the technological age, the major political contenders are forced to also up their PR game in anticipation of the general elections next year. Check out this photoshoot featuring Muhammadu Buhari. The retired Major General was the Nigeria’s military ruler from the 31st of December 1983 to the 27th of August 1985. He unsuccessfully ran for President…
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) on Wednesday warned that if the ruling Peoples Democratic Party is not stopped in 2015, the party would destroy the country. Buhari gave this warning while addressing party delegates in Calabar, Cross River State, ahead of the December 10 presidential primaries of the APC. According to the former head of state, the country has lost so much in the last 15 years that the PDP had been in power. He said, “We have lost so much. What has become of the Nigeria Airways, our shipping…
The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday screened President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 presidential race. The party also screened Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa for the presidential primary, but he later stepped down for Jonathan. President Jonathan, who arrived the national headquarters of the party in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, where the screening took place, came with his deputy, Namadi Sambo, some ministers and a few of his aides. Also in the entourage were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim, Deputy Senate President and his counterpart in the House of Representatives, Ike Ekweremadu and Emeka Ihedioha respectively.…
The Lagos State chapter of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC led by its Chairman, Mr. Boma Johnbull has commended the re-appointment of the Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr. Patrick Akpobolokemi for another term in office. In a statement by Mr. Henry Oyobolo, Information Officer of IYC Lagos, the group commended President Goodluck Jonathan for giving Akpobolokemi another opportunity to continue with what it called the development of the maritime sector through innovative ideas and growth strategies. “We also use congratulate the NIMASA boss and enjoin him to keep up the good work he is doing…
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo said on Wednesday that he was not in the presidential race to cause disaffection or fan the embers of disunity. He made the remark while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after holding a closed-door meeting with Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso at the Government House, Kano. He described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a united, cohesive and focused party. “APC is not a house divided against itself as being speculated by some elements”. According to him, he is ready to render his maximum support to whoever emerges as the party’s presidential flag bearer. The governor, who…
The member representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Uche Chukwumerije has condemned the renewed attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast, warning that Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war within the short space of time. The senator was reacting to Tuesday’s suicide bomb attack at the popular Monday market in Maiduguri, Borno State where about 35 people were reportedly killed. Chukwumerije, who also called for moderation among the political class ahead of next year’s general election, said that hurling of abuses on the nation’s leaders all in the attempt at getting power at all cost is capable…
The police authorities on Wednesday announced that it would be conducting a mock security exercise in Abuja on Thursday. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu said: “This is to inform members of the public that the Nigeria Police Force, in conjunction with other security agencies will carry out a mock security exercise at the Garki Mall, Abuja, on Thursday 27th November, 2014 from 8.00am to 6.00pm. “This exercise is a mock drill, necessitated by the prevailing security situation. Abuja residents and visitors will witness a massive movement of law enforcement assets and personnel to and from…
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa Balewa, has stepped down for President Goodluck Jonathan. In a dramatic move, Balewa, who participated in the presidential screening exercise at the party’s national secretariat on Wednesday in Abuja, decided to withdraw from the race, although he had participated in the screening exercise yesterday. “I have decided to withdraw my aspiration for the strength and well-being of the party. I am a strong PDP member and I will continue to work for the progress of the party”, Balewa, who is the son of Nigeria’s late…
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno has said that the ongoing teachers verification is responsible for the delay in payment of their two months’ salaries. The governor gave the explanation on Wednesday in Maiduguri at the launch of a free-feeding and uniform programme introduced by the government for schools in four councils as a pilot scheme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they are Jere, Biu and Monguno local government areas, and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. Shettima said the exercise was being done to ascertain the number of primary school teachers in the state and to fish out ghost workers.…
Former Head of State and All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant, General Muhammadu Buhari is soliciting for funds on social media ahead of the 2015 presidential election. He plans to use any amount raised to fund his presidential campaign. Buhari wrote on his Facebook page, as he solicited for sacrificial giving from his supporters. He said although he recognises their already difficult living conditions, the sacrifice was needed in order to end the reign of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. His message: “As we have made it clear, our campaign is going to be funded, planned and run by ordinary Nigerian…
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has said the people of the state have been a major stumbling block on the government’s way, in its bid to deliver projects on schedule. Fashola said this during the official commissioning of three major projects across the state. The commissioned projects are: Agege Transfer Loading Station, Agege Local Government Area, Lagos-Skipper Engineering Academy, and the 1,600 Igando Emergency Relief/Resettlement Camp, Alimosho Local Government. Explaining the constraint, the governor noted that residents have allowed their personal interest to override public interest in the state, lamenting, “this impedes the state government’s effort to deliver projects that…
Speaker, House of Representatives, Honourable Aminu Tambuwal has said that there would be no more joint account between local and state governments. He said all necessary steps towards ensuring that local governments get their allocations directly from the Federation Account have been taken. Speaking during the sixth quadrennial national delegates’ conference of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on Tuesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Tambuwal said that the National Assembly would not reverse its decision on autonomy for local governments. This, he noted would enable them to provide dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots, through…
The leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, insisted that elections must hold everywhere in Nigeria, including the northeast beset by incessant attacks by terrorists. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh made the party’s position known while speaking on a live radio programme in Abuja, on Wednesday. According to him, there was no reason elections would not be held in such areas. “After all, these states which are being controlled by the opposition had successfully conducted council elections at the peak of insurgents while bye-elections to the state and national assemblies were held…
I know I keep saying this every time I write a piece on her, but it’s just the truth. Nigerian talented singer — Seyi Shay, WHO DOESN’T STILL HAVE AN ALBUM!!!! has just been made a brand ambassador for Hollandia Yoghurt. She announced the new deal via her Instagram page with a short clip of her new TV commercial with the caption: ‘Hey ya’ll! Thank Jehova! Its yet another endorsement as Hollandia Yoghurt’s Brand Ambassador! I star in the new commercial showing on TVs nationwide, you can watch also on Youtube.com/ChiHollandia1 #HollandiaYoghurt #ItsAllGood #Nigeria #TeamSeyiShay #thankuall.’ See commercial below: –…
Famous Cameroonian soccer superstar, Samuel Eto’o tied the knot over the weekend with the mother of his four kids. Eto’o married his long term partner Georgette in a secret ceremony just outside of Milan in Italy. The event was attended by only close family and friends. Another photo below: –
If you haven’t heard, hear it is. Reports have been circulating that the Kokomaster D’banj, has huge debts to pay. The entertainer and businessman has gone on social media to respond to this allegation. He simply tweeted: ‘Silence. Here is my response to the false rumors’ and he completed the tweet with a video link to the newly released music video of Oritsefemi’s ‘Double Wahala’ Part 2 in which he featured. Silence … Hear is my response to the false rumors http://t.co/Akyap7adOW — D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) November 24, 2014
If you have been following this year’s edition of the BBA show, you would know that the Nigerian rep — Tayo, is a strong contender to win. With the game coming to an end soon, the competition is becoming stiffer. This week’s nominations separates the safe, and the not so safe housemates. The nominated housemates are Goitse, Idris, JJ, Sheillah, Tayo, Sipe, Trezagah and Ellah. Trezagah’s movement during a freeze task landed him a spot on the list. Head of House Macky2 added Ellah in place of himself, making it her sixth time on the chopping board.Many assume that the…