Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Monday in Enugu declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election, saying his victory had been prophesied. “In 2015 I will be the president of the country”, Okorocha declared amid loud cheers from broom-wielding members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at a rally attended by prominent members of the party in the South-East. The rally came on the heels of a similar one held in Abia State at the weekend. The governor, who spoke in Igbo and English languages, said his emergence as the country’s president after the 2015 presidential polls…
Author: Wale Adebayo
As the death toll from the suicide bomb attack at Government Science Secondary School, Potiskum, Yobe State, climbs to 48, a call has gone out to well-meaning Nigerians to assist with blood donation. An unidentified suicide bomber disguised as a student detonated the explosive as students gathered for the morning assembly 7.45 a.m. The Yobe Police Command confirmed yesterday that 47 people were killed while 79 others were injured in the blast but as at Tuesday morning, hospital sources confirmed that the figure has risen to 48 and may likely rise as a result of blood shortage. A medical personnel…
The Singles day, 11/11 popularly celebrated by the Chinese is on now and Jumia Nigeria is bringing the celebration home by giving singles the opportunity to buy themselves something nice in our pioneer Singles categories. Are you Single and Ready to Mingle? Jumia has the perfect items in this category for your taste, style and status; a category with effective tools to meet Mr or Mrs Right. Happy being Single? We have a category for you too. There’s an interesting selection of items that you can enjoy alone; Single doesn’t mean lonely. For the Newly Matched, no better time to shop…
Of course we all remember Pastor Chris Okotie, he was the one who claimed God ordered him to contest for presidential elections, which he had the least number of votes ever in Nigerian history. Yes, that Chris Okotie. Anyways, he has written an article on the Boko Haram issues in the country. Read Chris Okotie’s article below: – “No God condones this terror. No grievance justifies these actions. There can be no reasoning – no negotiation – with this brand of evil. The only language understood by killers like this is the language of force” – President Barak Obama on…
The Nigeria Police Force has advised Abuja residents, especially motorists, to avoid the Eagle Square, noting that vehicular movement would be restricted on the roads leading to the square, where President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to formally declare his bid for a second term today. The Eagle Square is located in the heart of the Central Business District, Abuja, where most federal ministries and the federal secretariat are also situated. Events of this nature have been known in the past to subject people who have lawful businesses to conduct in the district to untold sufferings as a result of the…
Th military’s ‘Operation No Mercy’ aimed at flushing out Boko Haram terrorists from Nigeria’s northeast, has begun. Some foreign troops have also joined the Nigerian military in the fight against the insurgents, Nigerian Tribune reports, citing ‘an informed source’. According to the source, foreign fighter helicopters are also involved in the operation to wipe out the insurgents in the area, one of which however crashed on Monday in Adamawa State. The pilots were said to have survived and were rescued. The crash was said to be caused by technical faults and not enemy action. The Nigerian Tribune further reports that…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Badeh, has denied rumours that he sent an helicopter to his hometown, Vimtim, in Adamawa State to evacuate members of his family hours before the town fell to insurgents. According to a statement posted on the blog of Nigerian Defence Headquarters, a ‘reckless publication,’ had asserted that Badeh sent a military helicopter to evacuate members of his family before the terrorists stormed the town. “The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to an article with the caption “The Helicopters that evacuated CDS Badeh’s family from Mubi: A lesson for All Nigerians,”…
A few days have gone by now since Yoruba Nollywood actress — Shola Shobowale made headlines for allegedly being caught in America trying to smuggle drug. The story also claimed that the actress was locked up in an American prison cell. However, in an interview with Yes International, Shobowale says she has never been arrested and that she has been away in America because of her children who are schooling in Europe. When asked the most damaging story written about her, the actress tells YI; “I don’t give a damn. Nothing. They said they have killed me in America and…
Strategists of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are convinced that President Goodluck Jonathan will win the 2015 presidential election as he has some things his opponents do not have. According to a strategic document prepared by the party ahead of the president’s declaration today, being an incumbent and a man with a support base that cuts across all regions in the country, he has everything his opponents lack. “Apart from being an incumbent, who would not have to learn on the job, the president has delivered on set targets and he is stabilising the polity,’ the document read in part.…
National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Muiz Banire, has said imposition of candidate may cost the party Lagos State in the coming election. “To be candid, I am unable to say what it will be like because of what is going on within the party. My only hope is that we are able to be transparent, fair and just in the nomination process,” he said in an interview with online news medium Premium Times, adding, “Once we are able to do that, I will consider it very bright, but if otherwise, I am not too sure…
So, after weeks upon weeks of silence while Wizkid kept on running her down, fast rising Nigerian singer — Saeon, has decided to speak on the matter. We were beginning to even think the whole gist has ended between Saeon and Wizkid till now. The ‘Boogie down’ singer has come out with her side of the story.. Also remeber that Saeon’s ex-manager said that Wizkid practically begged them to shoot the video with him. Saeon has finally opened up on her side of the story while speaking with Raro Lae on what really happened when she approached Wizkid for the…
I reported days ago that Nigerian gold medal athlete — Blessing Okagbare just got married. The white wedding was held on Saturday, November 8th in St Patrick Catholic Church in Sapele, Delta State. In an interview With Guardian Newspaper she explained that Getting married won’t stop her from doing the usual things she do the track. “Getting married won’t in any way stop me from doing the usual things on the track,” said Okagbare. “I have been looking forward to this moment and by the Grace of God, we will celebrate it with everything.” “But one thing I want to assure…
Nigeria has again ranked low in the Africa Prosperity Index coming at 27th out of the 38 countries on the continent. The country was 24th in the last ranking published in 2012. The country has recorded an impressive economic growth in recent times, with the rebasing of its economy in June making it the largest economy in Africa. However, the economic growth of the country seems not to be trickling down to the common man on the street, with majority of the population not benefiting. According to The Africa Prosperity Report, poor infrastructure, weak governance, unfriendly business climates, inadequate healthcare,…
The Continuity Mandate Group (CMG), Kaduna Chapter, has advised Northern Nigeria to wait until 2019 when President Goodluck Jonathan, representing the South-South, would have completed two terms, before talking about which zone gets power next. The group, which noted that the North has had its fair share of power from 1960 till date, urged the North to stop talking about return of power to the region for now. “We are asking the northerners and their leaders what they want to now use the power for if they get it again?” a statement by the group said. “It is unfortunate that…
Governors of the 19 Northern States in Nigeria have agreed to cooperate with the Federal Government to end insurgency in the country, as Boko Haram continues attacking major towns across the region. Making the declaration on behalf of the other 18 governors in the region, Babangida Aliyu of Niger State, who is also Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, said that with increased attacks by the Boko Haram in the north east, the governors of the region will encourage President Goodluck Jonathan to declare total war on the insurgents. Aliyu, who spoke during the commissioning of the Sir Ahmadu Bello…
Nigerian and Chelsea midfielder — Mikel Obi has been widely criticize lately both on and off the pitch. He was first attacked for dating a white Russian girl instead of a Nigerian or a black girl at least, not long after, his commitment to the Nigerian team was in question after a few bad performances. However, none of these side talk affected the footballer’s thoughts as he kept on doing what he does…………good man. Anyays, Mikel celebrated his girlfriend’s birthday with a few friends as she turned a year older. Olga Diyachenko and Mikel were joined by their friends as…
President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the government and people of Yobe state on the death of 47 students killed in Potiskum, Yobe State today. The explosion at a boys’ school in the town was set off by a suicide bomber dressed as a student. “President Jonathan has also conveyed his deepest sympathies to all parents who lost their beloved children in the heinous attack on the Government Science Secondary School,” a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity said. The President condemns the dastardly murder of the students and assured the grieving parents and people of…
At least 25 persons, including women and children, have been killed by suspected Fulani insurgents at Arikya-Soni, a boundary area between Nasarawa-Eggon and Lafia local government areas of Nasarawa State. The gunmen reportedly ambushed and killed their victims on their way back from their respective farms early in the morning, seizing nine motorcycles belonging to the deceased persons. Vanguard reports that a mass burial had yesterday been conducted for the victims after their remains were recovered at Umme, at about 1 pm. According to a survivor, Mrs. Saratu Mustapha, who is now receiving treatment at Ashangbo clinic in the locality,…
Three persons were on Thursday evening burnt to death in an accident that occurred at Ugbokun village, along the Benin-Lagos expressway. According to eyewitnesses, the victims of the accident included the driver of the vehicle and two female passengers. The 18-seat commercial bus with registration number WWD 624 XA, was said to be heading for Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when it had a head-on collision with a lorry conveying wood to Edo State and immediately burst into flames. Vanguard reports that one the rescuers, Sikuru Olawale, said one of the victims was his sister. According to him, the driver of…
Federal Government officials are now trading blames over the phantom ceasefire deal brokered by the President of Chad, Idriss Déby, with sources saying the Chadian leader might have set Nigeria up. “Nigerian government officials no longer have access to Déby, who is now said to be sick. It appears he set us up to drop our guard and allow Boko Haram to gain ground,” an official told online news medium, TheCable. TheCable had reported how Déby put the deal together, revealing how he said Boko Haram got in touch with him, how he authenticated the message and how he got…