In an announcement that would send chills down the spines of many Nigerians, the Lagos State Government today (Friday) said two persons out of those who had contacts with Mr Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian who died of Ebola, had manifested symptoms of fever. Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, made this known in Ikeja, Lagos, while addressing newsmen on the update of the country`s first Ebola case. According to Idris, the two persons were among the 70 contacts being monitored and investigated for any symptoms of the disease by the state government and other partners. Idris however stressed that they…
Author: Wale Adebayo
The Federal Government has concluded plans for the reconstruction of the insurgency ravaged North East geo-political zone, according to the Chairman of Presidential Committee on North East, Prof Soji Adelaja. Adelaja made this disclosure at a consultative meeting with both Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo and Minister of State for Power, Hon. Mohammed Wakil. In a press statement on Friday by Alhaji Olawale Rasheed, the Senior Adviser to Minister of State for Power, it was revealed that the committee chairman in a presentation unveiled series of coordinated sustainable intervention projects and policies designed to reconstruct the region in close…
The death toll in the communal clash that broke out, Thursday, between Jukuns and Hausas in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State has risen to 14, with two Soldiers among those killed. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Taraba State command, ASP Joseph Kwaji confirmed the deaths to Journalists in Jalingo on Friday. He added that sixteen people also sustained varying degrees of injuries in the hostilities. A total of twelve houses were completely razed during the mayhem. Earlier reports however put the number of houses destroyed at 40. Kwaji, while narrating the cause of the clash said “trouble started…
More than N80 billion has been raised for victims of terror attacks in Nigeria as a fund-raising dinner, yesterday held in Abuja. The event organised by the Victims Support Funds Committee recently inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan and chaired by Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) saw Nigerians donate generously to the cause. Compering the event himself, President Jonathan appealed to the audience to do their bit in assuaging the pains of the victims. The president opened the floor by donating N10 billion on behalf of the federal government. He subsequently called on the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, to…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) yesterday announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe, as terror attacks continue ripping through northern Nigeria. A statement in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations of the NYSC, Mrs. Bose Aderibigbe said the decision followed the high insecurity in some parts of the North. The corps members are part of the 2014 Batch ‘B’ Orientation Course scheduled to commence on August 5. The NYSC said due to logistic reasons, the orientation course would be conducted in two streams for different states. The…
THE SUSPECT, BOTTOM LEFT, WHO ALLEGEDLY FINGERED Asari Dokubo AS THE SPONSOR OF THE Attack ON GEN. BUHARI’S CONVOY The leader of the disbanded Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations he sponsored the recent assassination attempt on former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). Following the July 23 bomb attack in Kaduna that killed about 85 people and which allegedly targeted General Buhari and prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the social media was awash with reports that one of the suspects in the incident, who…
Iroko TV CEO Jason Njoku and his wife Mary Remmy Njoku showed how to celebrate in style as their son turned 1 yesterday, July 30. Jason Obinna Njoku was born in a UK hospital having become the first and currently the only child of the tech media mogul and the talented Nollywood actress. It would be recalled that shortly after his son’s birth, the excited dad took to social media to share the great news with his followers: “The Njoku empire started today. Couldn’t be happier and well done to my incredible wife for bringing our beautiful son into the world.”…
Nigeria’s online mega store JUMIA, partners with Palmchat to bring quick-click -easy-info on the latest, newest and hottest arrivals in town to our beloved Palmchatters. What are you longing for? Electronic gadgets, wrist watches, designer, perfumes, clothing, lingerie-name it! The information is now on your finger tips; just download the Palmchat app from your app store, sign up and join the JUMIA group on Palmchat-it’s that simple. You will get the latest updates on merchandise in stock, place your orders, chat up JUMIA customer service and enjoy the discounts that come with being part of the JUMIA family. Have you…
The Bauchi State Police Command yesterday said it uncovered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) buried inside a building in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Haruna, confirmed the incident to journalists in his office in Bauchi, saying the discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon. Haruna, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the Explosive Ordinance Unit of the command successfully recovered and rendered safe an IED gas cylinder buried in a building site located at VIO Quarters in Azare, Bauchi. He added that other items recovered from the site included 37 rounds of double-barreled gun…
Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State yesterday pleaded with striking workers in the state to come to terms with the reality of their salary reduction and return to work as there was no way out of the tight financial angle the state government has found itself. The state chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday commenced an indefinite strike action until the state government reverses the deduction of workers June salary among other demands. Suswam in his appeal to the workers, urged them to “face the reality of the situation and come back to work”.…
Nollywood Actress Yvonne Jegede has shared new photos looking stunning in a new photoshoot. More photos below: The sexy actress left the scene in 2007 to study International Relations in Cyprus. In 2012, she returned to Nollywood upon coming back to the country. The Edo state born Yvonne was one of the ladies in Tuface Idibia’s African Queen video. She has starred in over 50 movies, including several TV series such as: “Blaze of Glory”, “Behind the Siege“, “Everyday People” and “Edge of Paradise“. She has featured in movies like “Missing Angel“, “Tears of a Saint” and “Emotional Blunder”.
The Peoples Democratic Party, Kwara State chapter, yesterday accused a former Sports Minister, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who publicly declared his membership of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday, as being an APC mole in President Goodluck Jonathan’s government. The State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Mr. Rex Olawoye, in a statement on Thursday, said the party was not surprised at Abdullahi’s declaration for APC. The PDP spokesman alleged that unknown to many Nigerians, Abdullahi on Saturday, February 8, 2014 secretly registered as a card-carrying member of the APC in Kwara State. He stated that Abdullahi actually became a member of the…
Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has described Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka as a global achiever. Amaechi, who felicitated with Soyinka on his 80th birthday at a dinner, held in his honour at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, said the renowned writer had been consistent in the literary world and had brought laurels to Nigeria despite the country’s current travails. Explaining that Soyinka’s achievement spanned across the globe, the governor noted that he was able to attain the feat as a result of hard work. He said, “I need to thank you for accepting…
Veteran Nollywood actress — Empress Njamah was off the movie scene for a while but made a return months ago. She might not be the prettiest actress but her body makes us think she is a direct descendant from the linage of goddesses. The seasoned Nollywood Actress, Empress Njamah is making a good return to the movie scene after being off for a while. She shared some very hot photos of herself on her IG page. Scroll to see the other shots: –
Veteran soul singer — Keyshia Cole made a big return appearance on Power 105.1′s “The Breakfast Club” on Wednesday. The American sensation and newly-single mother is currently on her “Point of No Return” tour and decided to talk about everything concerning her personal life. Especially her relationship status to lesbian rumors surrounding her DJ Mustard-produced single “She.” Despite the provocative lyrics, Keyshia maintains that the song is about self love. She also opened up about her separation from husband Daniel “Boobie” Gibson, and cheating rumors involving him and rapper Diamond. Keyshia is not currently seeing anyone (including Don Benjamin), but…
The National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) on Thursday said contrary to the claims by some individuals that the Federal Government was behind the recent assassination attempt on the life of former head of state, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), the Boko Haram sect was responsible. The NSA recalled that as far back as February, leader of the terrorist sect, Abubakar Shekau, had threatened Buhari and some other prominent northerners, calling them infidels that must be dealt with. Dasuki spoke while fielding questions from State House correspondents after the Council of State meeting during which the issue of the attack…
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, has withdrawn his committee’s ringing endorsement of the education policies of the Rauf Aregbesola administration, saying the good policies have been ‘darkened’. Senator Chukwumerije in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, said the decision to withdraw the endorsement was due to feelers from stakeholders in the state who claimed that the reality as seen three years ago have been eroded. The senator had in 2012 while leading a delegation of the Committee on Education on a supervisory visit to Osun State, commended the education policies of the Aregbesola administration as…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it is maintaining strict screening of visitors at airports, seaports and border areas to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus into the country. Mr Emeka Obua, NIS Public Relations Officer, stated this in Abuja on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that the Service was collaborating with the Port Health Services and Plant Quarantine Services to screen visitors entering the country. “All immigrants, including plants and animals, entering the country are screened for any form of disease that can cause harm to the health of Nigerian citizens.…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, in Benue, have ordered their members to embark on an indefinite strike with effect from July 31 if the state government fails to meet their demands. This was disclosed in a communiqué jointly signed by the NLC Chairman, Simon Anchaver, and his TUC counterpart, Ordue Tartenger, in Makurdi after their meeting. The two unions in the communiqué called on the Benue government to reverse the reduction of workers’ salaries or face the wrath of the workers. The unions also expressed worry over the decision of government to unilaterally deduct salaries…
It’s safe to say that the couple that stays fit together, stay in love forever. Dance queen Kaffy Shafau-Ameh and drummer hubby Joseph, were caught sweating it out together to keep their body sexy and fit. I admire their resolve!