Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State on Tuesday raised the alarm over the activities of an unnamed political cabal, which he alleged was undermining the war against terrorism in the North-East state. The governor specifically accused the cabal of working hard to destroy the existing harmonious relationship between him, the Presidency and the security services, especially the military. He made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Communications, Mr. Bello Gusau. Shettima accused the unnamed members of the cabal of top politicians from the state of trying to drag the military into politics and undermining the joint…
Author: Wale Adebayo
There is nothing more sexy in this world than two women with big fronts and back fighting, even if it’s on Twitter. Controversial singer and actress Cossy Orjakior and other celebs decided to show a little skin in support of the Eagles, and they still lost 🙁 Anyways, it seems Nollywood actress Ebube Nwagbo wasn’t impressed by their actions and tweeted: – Ebube Nwagbo @poshEB Follow So Wat Happens 2All Them Girls Dat Had 2Strip 2Support D Eagles?#Just Asking#But Dat’s None Of My Bizness#IStillLoveMySuperEagles# Cossy Orjiakor immediately got the sub and she didn’t waste a second to throw shot at the…
The Sokoto State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distributed 4,880 bags of rice to party faithful across the 23 local government areas of the state. According to the PDP Chairman in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, 20 bags of rice were to go to each ward of 244 members. He said the gesture was to complement members’ need during the holy month of Ramadan. Milgoma urged members to be committed and loyal to the party as PDP was battle ready to take over the state government in the forthcoming general elections. “Each ward would be given 20 bags of…
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has shed light on the origin of the terrorist group – Boko Haram – saying that they are more of foreigners than Nigerians. Fielding questions yesterday from journalists on the state of security in the nation, Gowon, who was a guest at the flag-off of Peugeot 301 production in Nigeria, said from his experience as a former head of state, Nigerians practicing Islam couldn’t have hidden under the guise of religion unleash mayhem. Consequently, the former military ruler urged Nigerians to join hands to fight insurgency, stressing that only irresponsible citizens would…
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah has assured that the Federal Government would eradicate all forms of terrorism and violence in the country. Minimah gave the assurance in a keynote address on Monday, at the Armoured Vehicles West Africa Conference held in Abuja. “The army, indeed the armed forces had taken adequate measures in collaborating with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies to stem the tide of insecurity and ensure public safety and human rights,” he said. “We have also partnered with these bodies to ensure the rule of law, in line with our constitutional roles. “One of these…
It’s beginning to be a trend in Nigeria now, artistes keep dropping singles daily for years but still no album to show. I read this article and it got my attention because it’s exactly what i have in mind. Read and enjoy: – No doubt, a debut album is an important tool for distinction among artistes; it is a body of work that places you above ‘rookie status’. No matter how many hits you score, if you can’t offer an album, you remain stuck in the upcoming zone and are not considered a full-fledged artiste. Seyi Shay The beautiful Seyi…
Because of his instant rise to stardom, it’s hard to believe that Nigerian Dancehall sensation — Patoranking, became a superstar in the early months of this year, 2014. He got Tiwa Savage to join him on the remix of his song – Girlie O and was also featured on Seyi Shay‘s chart topping single – Murda alongside Shaydee. Quite clearly, MTV is also feeling the young star, and featured him in its Iggy section. Bez and Asa are some of the Nigerian artistes featured in the past on the platform. Dubbed the “New Face of Naija Dancehall”, the short review details…
A factory worker, Victor Nkoli has been arrested by men of the Ilasamaja division of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 9-year-old daughter. The incident happened at Gbadamosi Street, Ilasamaja, Lagos where the suspect and the parent of the victim reside. Doctor’s report obtained at General Hospital, Isolo, confirmed that the little girl was defiled and had infection that has been causing her itches in her private part. The victim alleged that Nkoli, who hails from Isiala Ngwa in Abia State, had defiled her on several occasions whenever her mother left her at home and went…
The authorities at the Mataima District Hospital, where majority of victims of last Wednesday’s Emab Plaza bombing are receiving treatment, have called on Nigerians to donate blood for the victims. The hospital secretary, Mrs. Angela Effiong told reporters yesterday that the hospital is in dire need of blood supplies as a result of the persistent spate of bombings in Abuja in recent times. Mrs. Effiong said that “blood donors play an integral role in the survival of these bomb blast victims as many lifesaving medical treatments and procedures involve blood transfusion”. According to her, “Whenever there are medical emergencies, you…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced its readiness to begin the issuance of Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, and commence the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration of a 15-member inter-agency advisory committee on voter education and publicity yesterday, the FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Godwin Kwanga, said as the 2015 general elections drew near, there was absolute need and urgency to increase voter education in the FCT to mitigate ignorance about the electoral process among residents. The committee is saddled with the mandate to collate and coordinate all activities…
Apparently, our very own Banky W isn’t the only one suffering wardrobe malfunctions in big shows. Millionaire businessman and rapper — Jay-Z who got married to American R&B singer Beyoncé in 2008, has mistakenly revealed to the world the length and size of his instrument. The 6th Most Powerful Celebrity (according to Forbes) suffered wardrobe malfunction at BET awards. Check below to see a clearer shot: –
His name is no longer strange to us. Some of you know him as the ‘Gold king’, others remember him as the man who gave away gold iPhones at the wedding of Goodluck Jonathan’s daughter; his real name is Michael Adelaja. The Luxury designer, Jeweller and business man, is about to give the ladies and gents a new thrill; Malivelihood as he his fondly called is set to launch his own brand of condoms next week. The flavored condoms come in banana, strawberry, orange and blueberry. He says they are also designed for extra fun and contains a selection of…
The nominees for awards at the 4th African NAFCA – Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards has been announced. The prestigious award gala will be held on Saturday 13th September 2014 at The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA. It will be hosted by Stella Damasus. The major awards nominees are Omoni Oboli and her movie Being Mrs Elliot as well Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ramsey Nouah, Majid Michel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Last Flight to Abuja, Half of a Yellow Sun, Joseph Benjamin and Chika Ike. See the general categories below: – Best Film Moi Zaphira Last Flight to…
I came across this and decided it’s worth a read, especially for people like me who are about to start a family. I was shocked to notice that the school fees paid by a student in these schools can be used to award scholarship to entire secondary schools in a Local Government Area. Below is the list of six (6) Most Expensive secondary Schools in Nigeria and their School Fees per year. Here is the list arranged from the six to the highest paying school. Please don’t misunderstand this, it is NOT the sum of school fees of the entire…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said on Tuesday that the House did not run a secret cult. He explained that the House was opened to anybody seeking information on any subject of public interest. The speaker added that the House was “transparent” in its affairs, saying that it was open to scrutiny by members of the public. Mr. Tambuwal made this known yesterday at a session with journalists where he decried the unfair criticism against the House over the years by the public. But, the Minority Leader, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, begged to disagree. According to Gbajabiamila, despite…
Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, has said there is no going back on rotation of the governorship seat of the state come 2015, which is based on senatorial districts, irrespective of pockets of opposition against the proposal in some quarters. Prominent among the notable governorship aspirants outside Abia South, who aspire to succeed Gov. Orji in 2015 against the zoning formula, are the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.), and an oil magnate, Uche Ogah. But Orji, who insisted on the rotation policy on Tuesday in Umuahia, the state capital while swearing in two new commissioners,…
The South-East zonal chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has said it received the news of decamping of Senator Annie Okonkwo to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, without any iota of surprise. The APC said the senator had been more or less playing the PDP Card. In a statement issued by the spokesman of the party in South-East, Chief Osita Okechukwu, the APC said, “We cannot forget in a hurry how as the Deputy National Chairman South of the APC, Sen Okonkwo openly canvassed for APGA during the Anambra State gubernatorial election. “He threw decency and official protocol to abyss…
The Senate will today debate a motion seeking to stop the Imo State Government from going ahead with its planned registration of all northerners residing in the state. There have been media reports quoting an aide of Governor Rochas Okorocha to the effect that plans were underway to issue identity cards to northerners resident in the state but the governor, in a statement signed by his spokesman on Monday, denied such plans and challenged those spreading the rumor to provide proof of the said registration. The plan to register all northerners in Imo reportedly arose after some bombs were discovered…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is not allowing itself to be carried away by the recent success it recorded in Ekiti State, as it has promised to make next month’s governorship election in Osun State even better. INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, said no effort would be spared to make the Osun election slated for August 9, 2014, more qualitative in all aspects than the June 21 Ekiti State election, widely acclaimed as the best so far conducted by the commission. Jega made this known yesterday when the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Gu Xiaojie, paid…
A coalition of civil society organisations, CSOs, in Abuja have flayed the allegations of terrorism leveled against Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, saying the governor is a man with respect for all religions, including the adherents of African traditional religion. Speaking at a media parley yesterday, the group also condemned alleged plans by the authorities to deploy the military in Osun State for the governorship election slated for August 9. National Coordinator, International Network against Corruption, Musa Mohammed and Chairman, Coalition for Civil Society Groups, David Ikem, both extolled the virtues of Aregbesola, stressing he is a leader that…