Ok, this is really getting out of hand. It feels like every singer and actor wants to go into politics, even the ones that weren’t that famous at the first place. No entertainer obviously wants to be left behind. Singer and Nollywood actor Prince Eke’s pretty wife, Muma Gee has joined politics. Gift Iyumame Eke aka Muma Gee is running for Federal House of Representative in Abua/Odua and Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State and she’s contesting from under PDP’s big umbrella. See more photos below: –
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Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso of Kano State on Saturday said those trying to break the unity of the country would fail. The governor, who said this when he briefed newsmen in Kano on Saturday, added that he gave the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, the permission to attend a reported peace meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan. He said some people, who were trying to divide the country on religious line and ethnicity, would never succeed. Kwankwaso said he would tackle the security challenges bedeviling the country if given the mandate to rule the country in 2015. “My major concern, if elected…
Minister of Interior, Abba Morro has given assurance that the gains of the transformation agenda will give President Goodluck Jonathan an edge over his challengers at the 2015 polls. Morro, who stated this in an interview with journalists on Friday in Makurdi, commended the president for the courage of picking the PDP’s nomination forms. He said Nigerians had started reaping the benefits of the transformation programme of the government with the revitalisation of key sectors of the economy. The minister commended the meticulous manner the president was handling the insurgency in the country and said his decision to run for…
Indications have emerged that talks are truly ongoing between the Federal Government and the Boko Haram group, but disagreement in the three departments within the group over the release of the abducted Chibok girls, as well as cooperation with the Federal Government to end insurgency, might have been responsible for renewed attacks in parts of the North-East. According to Vanguard, while two blocs-the political wing and Jama’atul Ahlus Sunna Lid Da’awatis Jihad, JAS – had agreed to enter into peace deal with the Federal Government and free the girls, the last bloc, loyal to Shekau insisted on the arrest and…
The military said it had stepped up air bombardment and deployment of troops to Mubi town, Adamawa State and environs three days after it was overran by terrorists. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in a statement claimed that air bombardment against insurgents was already yielding results. “The highly coordinated air bombardment is already yielding required results in the mission to repel the unwarranted attacks on citizens especially in Adamawa and Borno States as land forces are also conducting mopping up operations to apprehend retreating terrorists and facilitate restoration of normalcy in some of the affected communities,” the statement released by the…
Former military ruler, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has returned to Nigeria after being away for medical treatment at a German Hospital in the last two months. Babangida expressed his appreciation to everyone who stood by him while he was receiving treatment in Europe, saying that everyone around him was missed. “When I rest, then we shall talk more with my friends about current issues as we usually do. But for now, let me rest,” the former president said. Babangida was received by the Minister of Defence, Aliyu Gusau and close family members. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that…
It’s no longer news that rapper M.I Abaga‘s 3rd album – The Chairman – was official released days ago. On Tuesday the 28th of October, M.I shot the video for “Bad Belle“, an early candidate for “hit” status. View pictures from the video shoot with stellar guest appearances – DJ Lambo, Ruby Gyang, 2Shotz, DJ Spinall, Yung6ix, PRE and more below. See photos below: –
It might not be an African tradition but a lot of people in Nigerians in recent years more and more people have started to get into the spirit of things. This year the Nigerian celebrities really did get into the spirit of things and from Iyanya, Ice Prince, the PSquare brothers, Eldee, Lynxx, Stella Damasus, Osi Suave, Adaeze Yobo and more, we have picture proof that Halloween in Nigeria is becoming a thing. Check out all the costumes from the African celebs: – Adaeze Yobo dressed up as Minnie Mouse, and dressed her son up as Spiderman. We know you…
I guess this is a move most Nigerians have been waiting to see. Nigeria and Villareal striker, Ikechukwu Uche, is listed among Super Eagles players who have been invited for the last set of qualifying matches for the 2015 Africa Nations Cup. IK Uche, who was overlooked by Stephen Keshi since his below par performances at the 2013 African Nations Cup which held in South Africa last year, has been recalled to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the remaining 2015 AFCON qualifying matches against Congo and South Africa. Uche, who had been left out the squad for almost 2 years after…
As the 2015 election draws nearer, singer 9ice, who is seeking a position in the House of Representatives come 2015 to represent Ogbomosho South/North and Orire Federal Constituency, has taken yet another major step in his election campaign. The singer has shared pictures of branded buses and soft drinks branded in his name to further aid his campaign tour as he makes his way round Ogbomosho seeking support. See the pictures below: –
Former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has returned to the country after eight weeks in Germany where he went to seek medical attention for an undisclosed ailment. Babangida, whose return back to the country had been a subject of speculation, finally arrived the Minna airport in Niger State at about 2.50 pm on Saturday in a chartered flight. Details later…
Contestant Chinedu beat the two other finalists, Cosy Joe and Afolabi Emmanuel to the ultimate prize by being the only person to complete the final task of retrieving the General’s War Helmet. The victory came after the 24-year-old graduate of Petroleum & Gas at the University of Port Harcourt successfully navigated his way through the forest and managed to row his canoe across the heavy currents of Aguleri River. The other two warriors failed in the bid to get to the mysterious destination across the waters. With this achievement, Chinedu, who is a native of Anambra State, will exchange the treasure for a whopping…
Superstar singer Usher‘s son doesn’t think he’s a great singer. The ‘She Came To Give It To You’ singer revealed that his youngest child, Nayvid, is very critical of his performances. The 36-year-old star said: ‘He doesn’t care about what I do as much. … He’s like, ‘I’m the star. Who are you? You sing?’ ‘He told me the other day, he says, ‘You’re not a great singer.’ But his eldest son, Usher Jr., has always been a huge fan and is already showing signs of following in his footsteps. He said: ‘When seeing me perform on tour in the…
A PDP governorship aspirant in Taraba, Chief David Kente, has denied stepping down for other aspirants. Kente told journalists in Jalingo on Saturday that he had not withdrawn from the race. “I want to first of all debunk the rumour making the rounds that I have withdrawn from the race. I am fully in the race and I have no intention of stepping down for anybody. “You know that I am fully on ground in the state so why then should I withdraw for others”, he asked. Kente, a former director of finance at the National Assembly, urged the members of…
The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has debunked claims by Governor Ayodele Fayose that the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, had only one functional ambulance. The party in a statement on Thursday by the State Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the statement as a “lie from the pit of hell”. The APC said the teaching hospital had three functional ambulances, a Toyota, a Peugeot and a Big Ford, all purchased by Fayose’s predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Contrary to Fayose’s claims that the X-ray machine had broken down, the party said, “There are two functional X-ray…
A former Borno State chairman of the defunct All Nigeria People Party (ANPP), Alh Muhammad Imam, on Friday picked the nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to enable him contest the 2015 governorship election of the state. Imam, who served as commissioner in various ministries under former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, recently dumped the state’s ruling All Progressives Congress to join the PDP. The aspirant, whose campaign posters have since flooded major streets of Maiduguri, the state capital, would be the first person in Borno State to pick the governorship nomination form of the PDP. He confirmed the…
Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries slated for November 29, nationwide, one of those jostling for the party’s ticket in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Bassey Albert, has called on the governor, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, to let the people’s will prevail on the choice of a successor. Speaking at an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, Bassey, who hails from Uyo Senatorial District said, “I have been mentored by His Excellency, Governor Godswill Akpabio being the commissioner of finance for seven years. I was part of his success story; I was part of the uncommon transformation of Akwa…
PRESS RELEASE Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent Boko Haram overrun of Mubi and the hoisting of their flag in Adamawa State’s second largest town, as a tragic act and a worrisome affront to the corporate integrity of Nigeria. Mr. Abubakar, who was abroad when the attack took place in his home State on Wednesday, 29 October, told a group of journalists on arrival on Friday that: “with what I have gathered so far from online news reports and other sources from Mubi town, the situation is very unfortunate and undermining for our country”. “If the reports…
Former House of Representatives member and Chief of Staff to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, has reacted to Thursday’s withdrawal of the security details attached to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. In a post on his Facebook page yesterday, which has racked up 1,000 likes, 1,681 shares and over 900 comments, the senatorial aspirant, who is famous for his use of ‘big grammar’, described the withdrawal of Tambuwal’s police details as a classic example of obscene impunity, or that is what we think he said. He wrote: “Whatever may be the oracular oration of the police…
Two suspects, Yaro Juham and Anthony Danjuma, have been remanded in the Kaduna Central Prison by a Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly defiling a 32-year-old widow in Kaduna State. The suspects, it was gathered, were charged to court by the state police command following their arrest on October 16, 2014, at Gwantu, Sanga Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Aminu Lawan, yesterday, said: “At about 2 a.m. of that day, the two suspects went into the house of the widow and forced themselves in. They asked the widow to bring out all her valuables…