The chairman of PDP Governors Forum and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, has described the decision of the National Executive Committee of the PDP to adopt President Goodluck Jonathan as the sole presidential candidate of the party for the 2015 general elections as a well calculated exercise in democracy. Governor Akpabio, who stated this on Wednesday in Akwa Ibom during the PDP Performance Publicity Tour led by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, said “the opposition is rattled” because of the ability of the governors and leaders of the PDP to sacrifice their individual ambitions and rally behind the president, who he said has “performed…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Apparently, there was more than one journalist who turned down T.B Joshua’s bribe. A second Nigerian journalist that rejected Prophet T.B Joshua’s N50,000 bribe has come forward. Bayo Akinloye, a writer, reporter, poet took to Twitter after Nicholas exposed Prophet T.B Joshua’s ‘fuel money’ to announce that he too rejected the bribe and he is certainly not happy that Nicholas claims to be the only who did. See tweets below: – Meanwhile, another colleague has threatened to bathe Nicholas with acid.
The Senate committee on Finance chaired by Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi (PDP, Kaduna) has recommended that the senate approves President Goodluck Jonathan’s request for a $1billion loan (about N160 billion) for the upgrade of equipment for the Nigerian Armed Forces and security services to enable the prosecute the war against Boko Haram insurgency effectively. President Jonathan had on July 17 asked the National Assembly to approve the request but the matter was not attended to as lawmakers proceeded on their annual recess a day after. Last week the Senate referred the request to its committee on Finance, which turned in…
After the Skelewu video was released, there was a little conflict between Davido and Sesan Ogunro; Davido blamed him for the poor video production and all of that. Sesan, who had had earlier been contracted to make a video for Davido’s hit song, ‘Skelewu’ fell out with the self-styled Omo Baba Olowo when Davido rejected the video that was made for the song and things even got worse when the video got leaked online. Since then, both parties have had to go their separate ways as Davido had to contract Sesan’s protégé, ‘Moe Musa’ to make the video for the…
The Governor of the Central Bank Governor (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that the 2015 General Elections would not deplete the fortunes and reserves of the country. Emefiele gave the assurance on Wednesday in New York, at the Africa Business Summit, a high level international forum on Africa’s investment climate and market with the theme “Africa is Rising, There Are Challenges, Still We Rise”. He said that the nation’s economy was currently doing well and the 2015 elections would not let it take a downturn. He further said that Nigeria currently had a reserve of about 41 billion dollars,…
Shaydee has got himself a girlfriend, and a very cute one at that. The photos might be a bit blurry but it’s quite obvious that this one is a hot one. The Empire Mates Entertainment signee — Shaydee, might not have the fame and skills as Wizkid, but he has got himself dime-piece. Shaydee was spotted with his perceived lover today, Wednesday, September 24, 2014. The lovebirds – the singer and his partner, both of whom couldn’t keep their eyes and hands off each other at FAB Lounge on Oduduwa Way, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos.
President Goodluck Jonathan has declared to the United Nations that Nigeria is now free of Ebola. Jonathan gave this assurance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, while commenting on the outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus disease (EVD) in West Africa. He however called on the global community to act collectively in ensuring that the disease does not become a global disaster. “While Nigeria was able to respond effectively to control the spread of the disease, the situation in Liberia and Sierra Leone requires sustainable, collective global action to contain,” said Jonathan. The president noted that Nigeria…
After much waiting and anticipation, the ninth edition of the popular TV reality show, Big Brother Africa ‘hotshots’ has unveiled three more contestants. The new housemates are candidates from Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Below are their profiles: – Malawi Mr 265 Age: 23 TV presenter, Mr 265 is single and currently studying Purchasing and Supply Management. He enjoys crispy fried chicken, his favourite books are Screw It, Let’s Do It and he lists Nigeria’s superstar musicians, Psquare as his favourite musician. He has a long list of favourite shows including CSI Miami, Big Brother Africa, Suits on the small screen, 300, The Bourne Identity, The Dark…
President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured the international community that Nigeria will not relent on its efforts to rescue the abducted Chibok girls alive. He also said the country was working hard on ending terrorism. “Let me underline today, that we shall not waver until we end this mindless war on the innocent, and bring all the perpetrators to justice. We will triumph over terrorism,” said Jonathan in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “In Nigeria, the threat of terrorism in a few states in the North-Eastern part of our country has proven to be a…
Several Nigerians have condemned the death sentence of soldiers found guilty of mutiny by the Military Tribunal, but none has taken a decisive action like a former Senate President Ameh Ebute, who has now filed an appeal against the execution of six of the 12 condemned soldiers. The former Senate leader, who is also a renowned lawyer, filed a motion for a stay of execution of the condemned soldiers at the Appeal Court in Abuja. Ameh, in an interview with Vanguard, said that he filed the appeal in accordance with Sections 183 and 184 of the Armed forces Act cap…
Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has allayed fears that the 2015 General Elections would affect Nigeria’s economy and deplete the country’s forex reserves. According to Emefiele, who spoke in New York, Wednesday, at the Africa Business Summit, Nigeria’s economy is doing well and not even the 2015 general elections will be allowed to take it down. Leading financial services provider Renaissance Capital (RenCap) had in February predicted a decline in foreign exchange reserves, citing sub-par oil production and higher imports due to election-related spending. However, the CBN has been able to rise above the constraints to peg reserves at…
The Defence Headquarters confirmed that self-acclaimed leader of the Boko Haram sect, Mohammed Bashir, alias “Abubakar Shekau’’ had died in an encounter with troops at Konduga in Borno. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, confirmed the death of Shekau at news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. “In course of encounters, one Mohammed Bashir, who has been acting or posing as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the eccentric character known as the leader of the group died. “Since the name Shekau has become a brand name for the terrorists’ leader, the Nigerian military remains resolute to serve justice to anyone…
The Yoruba community in Borno state, Tuesday, donated relief materials to people who were displaced from their communities following attacks by insurgents Boko Haram in the state. Oba of Yoruba in Borno, Alhaji Hassan Yusuf Alao led other members of the community to the NYSC orientation to present relief materials to the IDPs. Alhaji Alao, who sympathised with the people over the unfortunate incident said the Yoruba community identified with the displaced people by donating relief materials to them. “We feel the pain of the displaced people that is why we decided to present this token as our own contribution…
The Federal Government began a nationwide land titling and registration through the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform, PTCLR. The maiden zonal workshop for stakeholders in the South-East geopolitical zone kicked off yesterday in Enugu. “Since formal land registration commenced in the country over 100 years ago, less than three percent of land nationwide has been registered,” said Prof. Peter Adeniyi, Chairman, PTCLR, in his opening remarks. “Land issues touch all strata of the society. It serves as socio-political instrument to reshape the economy. In particular, it is an invaluable economic factor for empowerment and national development. “The absence of…
In recent times, there’s been an increase in the number of Nigerian entertainers going into politics and some have already declared their intention to run for various posts under different political parties. In an interview with NAN, the President, Association of Movie Producers in Nigeria, Mr Zulu Okafor revealed the reason why actors are delving into politics. According to him, some stakeholders in the Nollywood industry are of the opinion that Nigerian actors are going into politics for the gain, power and the passion to bring about change and stability to the country. Mr Zulu explained that actors have played…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to probe 50,000 dollars bribe allegedly offered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the house. Rep. Aliyu Madaki (APC-Kano) on Tuesday alleged that PDP members were offered the bribe. The member said that it was to kill a motion to probe the 9.3 million dollars seized by the South African authorities from three Nigerians and an Isreali. Responding to Madaki’s allegation, the Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, said that Madaki would appear before the Ethic and Privileges Committee to prove his allegation. Ihedioha, who described Madaki’s allegation…
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja expressed optimism that the party would win the next presidential elections. The members expressed their views in separate interviews following former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s declaration to contest for presidency in 2015. Mr Sale Mustapha, one of the members, said “I believe that APC is going to win the forth coming 2015 presidential election in Nigeria. “With the spate of happenings around, APC, if given an opportunity, will make a change.’’ Mallam Danlami Abubakar, another member, said that the party had “devised strategies to ensure a definite win. “Part…
The controversial Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has introduced another article, this time dedicated to the family issue. Evidently, the celebrity knows both the happiness of relationships within the family and the grief of loss. It would be recalled that Charly Boy has only recently lost his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa. According to Nigeriafilms, in his new inspirational piece entitled “Family Ties” the entertainer speaks about the most important thing in out lives. He starts the article with speaking about the recent family meeting he held with his relatives and what they discussed during it. “The other day I called a family meeting,…
Former Military Head of State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari has predicted that next year’s general elections will be tough and urged party members to collect their voters’ card and hold on to them. “The next five months will be very tough, because we want to take over the government, from councillorship to presidency,” he said. He therefore called on Nigerians not to vote in those he described as treasury looters, saying provision of free amenities was possible. “Next election is going to be different and next year is going to be tough because…
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday walked out on the chambers following a stalled debate on the controversial 9.3 million dollars seized by the South African Government. The opposition lawmakers staged the walkout after a motion to discuss the matter was opposed and defeated by voice vote. The motion to debate the issue, raised by the Deputy Minority Leader, Suleiman Kawu (APC-Kano), faced fierce opposition by the Peoples Democratic Party members. A private jet, with three Nigerians and an Israeli, allegedly conveyed the money allegedly for the purchase of arms and ammunition in…