The All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State have engaged in a war of words over the distribution of raw food items and dairy products to people of the state. While the ruling APC accused the PDP of collaborating with the Nigeria Customs Service to bribe voters in the state with expired rice ahead of the August 9 governorship election, the PDP denied the allegation, saying it was meant for Ramadan. The Director of Publicity, Research and Strategy of the APC in Osun State, Mr. Kunle Oyatomi, said in a statement in Osogbo on Saturday that the…
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The First Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu (Sarkin Yakin Keffi), has predicted a prolonged crisis arising from the plot by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dominated State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He has therefore cautioned them to have a rethink and avoid being conned by fifth columnists who do not wish the young state well. The two-term governor, in a letter to the Assembly, asked its members to remember that the state, which was created on October 1, 1996, is not immune from the political upheavals…
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be betrayed in 2015 by his close aides. He should therefore not waste his money on the elections, the Witches & Wizards Association of Nigeria (WITZAN) has said. The association also it would no longer fold its arms and watch Boko Haram destroy the nation. “Tinubu will be betrayed. He will be sold out by those he trusted. This betrayal will affect his political empire. Tinubu’s political dynasty is under threat of crumbling,” said Dr Okhue Iboi, President WITZAN, in a communique. “Tinubu is a good man, but the bitter truth he must swallow today is…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/Osun Command, has repositioned its security network within the border lines of the Command to prevent smuggling of prohibited goods into the country through the region. This is sequel to recent uncovering of a new trend of smuggling contra-band items concealed with veterinary chemical products into the Command. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), of the Command, Mr. Oteri Richard, said this in a chat with Sunday Vanguard, warning smugglers to desist from illegal border trades to enhance sanity in the economic environment. The CAC explained that Customs officers from his Command while on patrol intercepted…
Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, the Shehu of Borno on Saturday expressed shock at the increasing attacks by suspected Boko Haram sect members in communities in the State. Garbai made his feeling known while receiving opinion and political leaders from Damboa, headquarters of Damboa Local Government Council of the state in his palace in Maiduguri. He said he was saddened by reports of last Thursday’s attack in the town. Garbai condoled with residents of the town over the attack and urged them to consider the incident as an act of God. “The news of the attack in Damboa came to me…
A lawyer, Fatima Jegede, said the judiciary should be granted fiscal autonomy so as to guarantee its independence. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this was fundamental as it would go a long way in helping to solve some of the challenges facing the judiciary. She added that the strike embarked upon by judiciary workers was unfortunate “but let the government attend to the needs of the judiciary. “By doing so it, will be putting the interest of the entire society at heart because the judiciary is a vital tier of government’’, Jegede said. Another lawyer, Mr…
Nigeria’s aviation industry loses $15 billion to international airlines annually in cargo and passenger flights, according to the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The huge capital flight, the association noted, had made it impossible for any indigenous airline to contribute significantly to the country’s GDP. Dubai-based Emirates contributes 22 percent of United Arab Emirates’ GDP, the association noted, adding that East Africa’s second largest airline, Kenya Airways also contributes hugely to the country’s economy. “If you look at all these airlines, they all take from Nigeria, why can’t we as a country sit down and think of how we can…
Two members of a six-man shop-looting gang terrorising Anambra and Ebonyi states have been arrested by the police surveillance team attached to Fegge Police Station, Onitsha, Anambra state. The two suspects whose names were withheld by the investigating police officers (IPOs) to avoid jeopardizing the arrest of other gang members who were not yet aware of the arrest of two of their accomplice, according to sources, were arrested on different dates, based on a tip-off. According to the source, the surveillance team stumbled into 22 bags of 50 kilogrammes of foreign rice in a hideout at Onitsha and on enquiry,…
As Kate Henshaw turned a year older, 43 to be specific, the veteran actress first announced that she would be going into politics; she also sent out a message to her fans and well wishers on her birthday. She what she has to say below: – “With all the good wishes, prayers and salutations I have been receiving all week leading to today, I cannot but glorify the King of Kings for His grace, mercy and favour upon my life. It is not by might nor by my power.. My heart is greatly warmed and I have given into a…
I bet a lot of celebrities would be very happy that Etcetera has decided to drop his habits of dissing celebrities and started focusing on other matters. The singer turned radio presenter dropped a new article and this time it is about Nigerian pastors. See what he has to say below: – “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I…
The chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have started holding meetings and consultations in a bid to rescue the embattled Nasarawa State Governor Tanko Al-Makura from being impeached. The APC is also reaching out to elements within the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to forestall a repeat of the party’s governorship seat loss in Adamawa. Apart from the legal option, the party has enlisted the assistance of its members known to have close links with the Presidency and prominent leaders of the PDP in Nasarawa State to get their support against the impeachment, a top member of the APC told…
Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Abia State, Chief Sunny Nwakodo, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. The NURTW chairman was reportedly driving to his Ndume country home in the outskirts of Umuahia, the state capital, Thursday evening, when the incident took place. The PUNCH newspaper reports that Chief Nwakodo was trailed by his abductors, who suddenly double-crossed him as he was driving to his village at the close of work. Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said the whereabouts of the NURTW boss remained unknown as his abudctors were yet…
Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, the Shehu of Borno on Saturday expressed shock at the increasing attacks by suspected Boko Haram sect members in communities in the State. Garbai made his feeling known while receiving opinion and political leaders from Damboa, headquarters of Damboa Local Government Council of the state in his palace in Maiduguri. He said he was saddened by reports of last Thursday’s attack in the town. Garbai condoled with residents of the town over the attack and urged them to consider the incident as an act of God. “The news of the attack in Damboa came to me…
Worried by the socio-economic challenges facing the country, especially in the area of insecurity, witches and wizards in the country converged on Afuze, Edo State, where they declared that ‘enough is enough’. Saturday Sun reports that the leader and spokesman of Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria, (WITZAN), Dr. Okhue Iboi, said the emergency meeting held by his members was not only aimed at discussing the various challenges but also to chart a way forward for the country. “Witches and Wizards in Nigeria are deeply worried by what is going on in the country especially Boko Haram insurgency. As stakeholders…
It’s no longer hidden knowledge how our Nigerian politicians spend our money on their personal affairs and obviously their kids; i’m not complaining though, just saying. Adanna Ohakim who’s daughter to one time Governor of Imo threw a bachelorette party yesterday in Ireland. Adanna is walking down the aisle as we speak this moment. The wedding is holding in Dublin – Ireland More photos from the party below.. p
I came across this article written by award winning author — Chimamanda Adichie, the article is titled ‘The Miraculous Deliverance of Oga Jona’; from the title you can guess what the article about. Enjoy: – Article written by award winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie. Please read and share your thoughts.. ‘As soon as he opened his eyes, he felt it. A strange peace, a calm clarity. He stretched. Even his limbs were stronger and surer. He looked at his phone. Thirty-seven new text messages – and all while he was asleep. With one click, he deleted them. The empty screen buoyed…
Senator Iyiola Omisore, who is vying for the governorship seat at the August 9 election in Osun State under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the incumbent governor Rauf Aregbesola of moving the state’s resources to Lagos. The former deputy governor, who spoke to Vanguard in an interview alleged that the capital flight to Lagos has halted several developmental projects. “All ongoing projects have been stopped because of over invoicing and capital flight to Lagos,” he said. Omisore also describes Aregbesola as the worst governor in Nigeria, whose policies are anti-people and a total failure. “Aregbesola…
Women, numbering over one thousand yesterday stormed the streets of Asaba, Delta State capital, to protest against the public spat between two chieftains of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state recently. The aggrieved women, who came from Oshimili South Local Government Area of the state, protested against what they described as inhuman treatment allegedly meted out to their daughter, Mrs. Mariam Nnemeka Ali, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees and wife of former National Chairman of the party, Dr. Ahmadu Ali. It would be recalled that last week Friday, at the state party secretariat in Asaba,…
T.B. Joshua has just released video showing him foreseeing the controversial Malaysian Airlines MH17 disaster precisely five months earlier. The footage from February 16, 2014 shows him speaking to his large congregation at The Synagogue, Church of All Nations in Lagos, Nigeria telling them to pray for russia and it’s leader, Vladimir Putin, that ‘he should take note of his airspace.’ He described what seemed to be a spiritual attack ‘in the form of an aircraft crash’ designed to ‘rubbish the wonderful country.’ He said, “I was telling you about russia that you should pray for the young man, a…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Kenneth Minimah has confirmed speculation that some soldiers within the rank and file of the military involved in the war against Boko Haram terrorists are displaying acts of cowardice, indiscipline and desertion of duty. According to him, the action of these constitute the greatest danger in the ongoing fight against terrorism. A recent report by the United States also indicted some soldiers in the troubled states for cowardice. Minimah spoke during the just concluded COAS 3rd Quarter Conference 2014″ in Abuja, which had in attendance General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and other Operational Commanders.…