A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Aliyu, has vowed to sell the Dutse Airport in Jigawa State, if elected governor, saying the state has no need for the facility. Mr. Aliyu, who represented Birnin Kudu Constituency, and is now vying to become governor on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, said this on Sunday in Bauchi State. “If I become the governor, if I have my way, I will sell the airport of Jigawa State, because we don’t need it, absolutely we don’t need an airport there. “Anybody who is interested in the airport will be…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Rivers Police Command said on Monday it was conducting search for the abducted former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Okey Wali. The spokesperson of the command, Ahmad Muhammad, said in Port Harcourt that Mr. Wali, the immediate past president of the NBA, was abducted on Saturday. He said information available to the police, showed that Mr. Wali was trailed by his abductors before being seized and taken away. “As soon as the police got the information of the abduction of the ex-NBA president, we quickly swung into action where his vehicle was recovered along Ozuoba water front”, he…
A former Minister of Education and one of the Co-conveners of the BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, campaign group, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, weekend challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to take the initiative in mobilising Nigerian citizens against the Boko Haram insurgents. Dr. Ezekwesili, who wept while addressing members of the group at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, at the special sit-out to mark 180 days since the 219 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State by insurgents, said the power to mobilise Nigerians against their common enemy lies with the President. She noted that it was time for President Jonathan to convey the…
Very talented singer has blessed her fans with double packages as she just delivers. The singer who less than a week after dropping her 3rd studio album The Morning Song Book, has put to bed in the United States of America. Sources reveal that TY Bello, singer-photographer, had been in the US for several weeks while awaiting her EDD. Her twin boys have already been named Christian and Christopher. A family member opened up saying her husband, Kashetu Bello and her mother are by her side. TY Bello, who was one of the three young women who made up the popular…
I must confess that 2face Idibia always amazes me at his support for his fellow artistes and normal Nigerians. The superstar singer has joined the list of Nigerian celebrities who have endorsed rapper, Ruggedman’s new September 20th clothing line. 2face, who is currently on a club tour of the 2014 Hennessy Artistry alongside Wizkid was recently spotted at the Port Harcourt edition of the tour spotting one of Ruggedman’s 8Figures varsity jacket. Ruggedman recently re-launched his September 20th clothing line a few weeks back, on his September 20, 2014 and so far, Maheeda and Monalisa Chinda and now 2face have all been pictured spotting…
It seems like this is the year for sacking managers as last year was for fighting record labels. One of Nigeria’s hottest rappers, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun aka Vector Tha Viper has parted ways with his manager of 2 years, Micheal Umoru. Sources disclose that both parties decided to end their relationship a few days ago after a disagreement they could not resolve in time. Remember that Vector parted ways with his record label, YSG Entertainment in June 2013 after several issues led to irreconcilable differences between him and the label’s management led by Obiora Obianodo, the first son of Chief Vincent Obianodo, who owns Young…
Yinka Ayefele is currently in mourning as he just lost his father a day ago. Award winning gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele has lost his father, High Chief Joshua Taiwo Ayefele. Late Pa Ayefele, who was fondly called Baba Teacher, died on Sunday, Ocotber 12 in the midst of his 76th birthday celebration. Confirming the story, Yinka Ayefele, his most prominent child, uploaded his late father’s picture on his Blackberry, with the caption: ‘My Dad is Gone, High Chief J.T Ayefele. Baami, *tears*’. Sources say that the late Ekiti chief was hale and hearty weeks and days before his birthday event, only informing…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a hitch-free 2015 election. He gave this charge yesterday in Ado-Ekiti during the commissioning of the new Ekiti Governor’s Lodge (Ayoba Villa) and presentation of books detailing activities of the outgoing administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi. Tambuwal, who said the 2015 elections will decide the fate of the unity of the country, expressed confidence in the electoral body to conduct a poll that will be acceptable to all Nigerians. Warning INEC against subverting the wills of Nigerians in the…
As opposition continues to mount against the endorsement of Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu as gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, some PDP members in the state have described his adoption as shocking and unacceptable. The PDP members, under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Ebonyi State lamented at a press briefing in Abuja that it was uncharitable for the governor of the state, Martin Elechi and a handful of people “to impose somebody on the people of Ebonyi state”. Dr. Jerry Uhuo, who spoke on behalf of the group over the weekend, said…
Supporters of General Muhammadu Buhari’s presidential ambition have called on the leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, to hand the party’s ticket to the former military head of state as he is the presidential aspirant that can give the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a good run for its money. Buhari, one of the leading presidential aspirants of the party, would declare his interest in the presidential race on Wednesday at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Addressing journalists in Abuja at the weekend, the national secretary of the Buhari Support Group Centre (BSGC), Mallam Ibrahim Bello Dauda, said the best candidate…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged President Goodluck Jonathan to urgently speak out and take action on the monumental Malabu oil scandal that is rocking his Administration and again putting Nigeria under the global spotlight as a corrupt nation. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, APC said President Jonathan must end his silence on the matter since half of the $1.1 billion paid to Malabu Oil and gas for oil field OPL 245 by two oil majors was allegedly used to bribe Nigerian officials, who in turn used the proceeds…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described appeals for him to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as unnecessary, as he never left the party, but only decided not to be active beyond the ward level. Obasanjo, while reacting to pleas made to him by National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, Senate president, David Mark and former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, last Wednesday in Abuja where they all begged the former president for forgiveness and asked him to come back to the party, said his being passive in the party was based on “principle, morality,…
Charming Nigerian actor and runner up, Mr Nigeria 2010 — Alex Ekubo has decided to keep silent once again over his alleged intimate relationship with female musician, and Johnny crooner, Yemi Alade. Alex while speaking with a Vanguard reporter recently says there are two things he never does, and they are speaking about his finances and talking about his relationship. He however admits the singer has a sweet soul and she’s his personal darling. “Yemi is vibrant, she’s a breath of fresh air, and she’s young, creative and talented. Have you seen Yemi dance? I’ve been in two of her videos…
Veteran Nollywood actress — Genevieve Nnaji has marriage on her to-do list to the relief of most of her fans. Unarguably one of the most eligible bachelorettes in the country, Genevieve spoke about what guides her preferences when it comes to relationships while speaking with Olisa Adibua on his weekly show, The Truth. ‘I’m that person who eats with her eyes, I have to be attracted to you but at the end of the day it’s your mind that I am going to fall in love with, so there is something that draws me close to you and something that keeps me,’ she said. Continuing,…
Just a couple of months ago, Wizkid threw a big party for his birthday; now it’s Davido’s turn. Davido and his HKN Gang will be invading Sin City, Las Vegas come November. The music star took to Instagram to share a photo of his hotel booking mail alert, with 5 rooms booked for himself and his record label members including Sina Rambo, B_Red, Danagog, Chairman HKN and the rest of them. He said: – “ROOM BOOKED FOR LAS VEGAS!! MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!! LETS BALL! TAKING THE WHOLE TEAM!!!” Davido had booked hotel rooms worth 7,862.20 and has made a deposit of…
After making his debut appearance in a Hollywood movie, the hunky actor is set to star in another. Award winning Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh will be taking part in an American comedy movie titled ‘Zombie Ted.’ According to Ghanaian blogger, Ameyaw Debrah, the deal has been sealed and the ex-Tinsel actor has been listed among the members of the cast. Chris will be playing a character called ‘Ricky’ in the comic production written and directed by American actress, Anne Welles. The movie also features American actors like Hemky Madera, Jennifer Sun Bell, Timothy Brennen, Mark Irvingsen and Kimberly Leemans. A release date is yet to be announced.
Information Minister Labaran Maku is set to quit the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan to pursue his political ambition in Nasarawa State. Maku who wishes to contest for the state’s governorship election will reportedly resign on October 20, as stipulated by the law. The minister had last month vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will end the reign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa, in the 2015 general elections. “We will struggle to defeat APC in Nasarawa State in the next general elections. We will end tribalism and senseless killings in Nasarawa state. That is why I…
North Central Zonal Coordinator of Jonathan Actualisation Movement (JAM), Dr Mike Omotosho, has called on the people of the region to vote massively for President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, as the government has done enough for the zone to earn their votes. “Jonathan’s administration has ensured that other states in the North-Central Zone are not left out of its transformation agenda,” said Omotosho. Omotosho, who spoke in Ilorin on Sunday, described the Abuja Centenary City project, Abuja multi-billion naira water treatment plant and renovation of the military barracks as some of the reasons why the FCT residents should vote for…
The federal government says the President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor knows nothing about the $9.3m controversial arms deal, a sum that was ferried into South Africa by the cleric’s private jet. “Most Nigerians do not also respect the sensibilities of other people. Oritsejafor is the President of CAN and head of all Christians in Nigeria who is representing at least 50 per cent of people in this country. When it comes to a man like that, people should be cautious and circumspect”, advised Doyin Okupe, Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Communication,…
Men of the Ekiti State Police Command have been put on alert ahead of the inauguration of the Governor-elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday, as intelligence reports reveal that some hoodlums were allegedly being recruited to disrupt the event. Anti-riot policemen have therefore been stationed at all the entry points to Ado-Ekiti and other flashpoints within the town for thorough stop and search operation to ensure arms are not ferried illegally into the state. In a statement by the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu, the force raised alarm over intelligence report at its disposal that some people were allegedly…