Peter Obi, the immediate past governor of Anambra State has blamed high cost of governance in Nigeria on the wasteful spending of government officials, which he noted does not add anything to the economic growth of the country. Obi, who spoke at the World Bank Youth Forum interactive session yesterday, said he knew areas where money could be saved for the needy sectors of the economy, having served as governor for about eight years. “What contributed to my success as the governor of Anambra State was because I decided at great personal discomfort, to shut down areas that were not…
Author: Wale Adebayo
More facts are beginning to emerge concerning the breakdown of Nollywood actress, Ini Edo’s marriage. It can be recalled that few weeks after popular actor, Desmond Elliot took to twitter and called on Nigerians to pray for Nollywood diva, Ini Edo to get pregnant, the bubble has finally burst as the actress has filed for divorce from her US-based husband, Phillip Ehiagwina. Ini took to her twitter handle on Thursday to explain why she filed for divorce, declaring that contrary to rumours flying around, she never cheated on her husband. Rather she identified “irreconcilable differences” for the break-up, adding that…
The sad death of Paul Walker is still fresh in the mind of his fans but it seems like his father is already moving on. Paul Walker’s father, Paul William Walker Sr is selling his son’s boat, nearly a year after the actor’s death. TMZ reports that the Fast & Furious star took his 26-foot Radon boat out for fishing and diving trips. Worth $135k, Walker purchased the boat back in 2010 but his father, who took control of the actor’s estate after his death, has filed court documents in Santa Barbara to ‘sell the boat and its trailer to a…
Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State yesterday converged on the party’s secretariat along Oyemekun Road in Akure, the state capital, to register their anger over the defection of Governor Olusegun Mimiko back to the party. The protesters, who came from 18 local government areas of the state, chanted songs and lampooned the PDP’s state executive officials for welcoming the governor back to the party. A former member of the PDP, Mr. Mimiko in 2006 abandoned the party after accusing it of lacking “internal democracy”. He then announced that he was joining the then relatively unknown…
Ahead of the 2015 general election, the Abeokuta home of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has turned to a Mecca of sorts for politicians across the political divide, who seek the wise counsel of the elder statesman. To underscore his relevance on the political scene and wealth of experience from which politicians can tap from, Obasanjo on Friday played host to the Senate President, David Mark, as well as prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Accord Party, AP, including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Rasheed Ladoja and Segun Oni. The senate president, who was accompanied by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of…
Highly respected TV show host –Funmi Iyanda seems to be all about maintaining her figure nowadays. She recently posted on her Instagram page pictures of her well toned body in a quilted jacket and tight skirt, showing her b*tt and wrote ‘Squats darling squats’ as caption. The single mother, who turned 43 earlier in the year, has spent sometime in France recently.
The divorce reports are still hot abu it seems like Amber Rose is moving on swiftly. Amber who recently filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa after 14 months of marriage amid infidelity allegations was reportedly spotted ‘dirty dancing’ with 25-year old Nick Simmons at the Playhouse nightclub in Hollywood on Thursday night, October 2, 2014. In addition to grinding up against the actor, she also caressed his face at one point, according to video footage obtained by TMZ.com. The duo were later photographed leaving the club arm-in-arm alongside a group of friends. The blonde beauty recently insisted she is ‘devastated’ after splitting from ‘We…
Senate President David Mark yesterday reminded Nigerians of the need to maintain a harmonious relationship with one another irrespective of ethnic or religious inclinations. This, he said, is the needed elixir for maintaining peace, unity and progress in the country. In a goodwill message to Nigerians to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, Senator Mark noted that there is no problem too difficult for the nation to overcome if we all unite and maintain the sanctity of our brotherhood. He stated that the issue of insecurity could easily be tackled “if we confront it with a single purpose, honesty and unwavering commitment.…
The former governor of Kwara State, Dr Bukola Saraki, has urged Nigerian leaders at all levels to reflect deeply on the theme of sacrifice and embrace the courage to deny selfish interests for the sake of Nigeria’s progress. He also urged Nigerians to use this Sallah celebration to pray for our military men and other security personnel, especially in the North-East, as they battle terrorism. Saraki in his Sallah message to Nigerians said, “as we reflect on the symbolic reason behind this season, I oblige every one of us to reflect on the lessons’ of obedience, perseverance in total submission…
With the massive influx of entertainers letting their political ambitions known to serve their people in different capacities come 2015 general elections, nothing seems like a surprise anymore. Top entertainers like 9ice, Kate Henshaw, KSB, Tony Tetuila, Desmond Elliot and others have all made their intentions public. Just recently a funny flier of comic actor, Mr Ibu born as John Okafor has also flooded the Internet. As hilarious as it comes, the comic actor wants a presidential ticket for 2015, but on a party that doesn’t exist in the country right now.
The ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-El-Kabir festival to re-dedicate themselves to God by rekindling the spirit of sacrifice, patience and love. This is contained in the party`s goodwill message issued by Mr. Olisa Metuh, its National Publicity Secretary on Friday in Abuja. The statement charged Nigerians to use the period of this year’s Eid El- Kabir to reflect on the virtue of faith and total submission to the will of the Almighty God. It noted that this was exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his only son, Ishmael in obedience…
The South-South Peoples Assembly (SSPA) has described President Goodluck Jonathan as the best performing President in the history of Nigeria. The Secretary, SSPA, Chief Ayakeme Whisky, said there was clear statistics to back up the claim that Jonathan had performed better than his predecessors. According to Mr. Whisky, for the first time in the history of Nigeria, the country’s economy was being diversified away from oil. He said: “No Nigerian President before him has performed as much as he had done. I say that without any apologies and there are clear statistics to prove that. “For the first time in…
A new Boko Haram video has purportedly shown the beheading of a man, who identified himself as the pilot of a Nigerian Air Force Alpha jet, which went missing over three weeks ago and burnt out parts of a plane in military colors — the first indication that the extremist group has the capability to bring down aircraft. The video also allegedly features Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, a man the military has claimed to have killed. “Here I am, alive and I will remain alive until the day Allah takes away my breath,” the man says in the Hausa…
The Nigerian military yesterday said that Boko Haram insurgents were planning to carry out multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, during this year’s Sallah festival and in order to thwart such deadly plans, a restriction has been placed on the movement of vehicles throughout the state. A statement issued in Maiduguri by Colonel Sani Usman, a spokesman of the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army, said information “at the disposal of security agencies reveals that Boko Haram terrorists have perfected plans to launch multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri metropolis and other major towns across Borno State during the…
To celebrate Nigeria’s 54th independence, leading urban music channel, MTV Base Africa made a compilation of their Best 20 Nigerian songs of all time. According to MTV base website, the list of the top 20 songs of all time was not compiled until fans across Africa have had their say via votes across multiple social platforms. From the votes gathered, producers of the TV station came up with the compilation list below: – 1. 2face Idibia – African Queen 2. 9ice – Gongo Aso 3. D’banj – Oliver Twist 4. P-Square – Do me 5. Wizkid – Holla at your boy 6.…
Although this is meant to be a surprise that organizers of the popular reality TV show are holding close to their chest, I can confidently tell you that BET award winning pop star, Davido touched down in Johannesburg, South Africa today Friday, October 3, 2014 in preparation for his performance at Big Brother Africa Hotshots opening event this weekend. Davido, who has been on the road severally in the last few weeks, arrived the OR Tambo International Airport aboard an Arik Air flight with flight number W3 103 alongside his elder brother, Adewale Adeleke and label mate, B-Red at exactly 5:45am. The 21-year…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who is vying for Presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, to also contest the position for APC’s ticket for the 2015 presidential election. In a statement signed by Atiku, he noted that the task of rescuing Nigeria “is a duty leaders of the APC are committed to”, adding that if there are more people willing to do the rescue job, it even makes things better. “Nigeria has floundered for far too long. Our people are yearning for a change…
Although rallies and gatherings aimed at soliciting support for President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2015 presidential election has commenced across the country, the president has said he will prioritize national interest over his personal ambition when he finally decides whether he will run for re-election in 2015 or not. “In recognition and appreciation of our efforts and commitment to reposition our dear nation for more rapid growth and development, they have urged me to seek a second term in office. “In deciding on an appropriate response to such calls, I will place the greater interests of national harmony, cohesion,…
Senate President, David Mark, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as well as former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja all held separate closed-door meetings with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday, reports Vanguard. The politicians were said to have met with Obasanjo at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to the report, the first meeting held between Tinubu and Obasanjo had Ladoja present and lasted for almost two hours. Mark’s visit to Obasanjo was said to have been aimed at persuading the former president to work for the Peoples Democratic Party…
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi Friday said his administration has transformed the state in the last four years. He said this while inaugurating the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO) in Ado-Ekiti. According to him, both local and international bodies as there have been tangible changes in the lives of the citizens. The governor said that Ekiti had been rated highly in terms of efficiency, transparency and competitiveness among the states in Nigeria. According to him, the “World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report” now puts Ekiti among the five leading states that have made remarkable progress in all…