The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Nigerians for their sacrifice. The governing party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in Lagos yesterday, said since sacrifice lies at the core of Eid-el-Kabir, it is pertinent to praise Nigerians for their sacrifices for the emergence of a better country. “Being the first Eid-el-Kabir to be celebrated since the change train arrived in our country, we thank all our compatriots for their support and personal sacrifice that have seen Nigeria emerging, gradually but steadily, from years of bad governance, impunity, unbridled corruption and neglect of the larger…
Author: Wale Adebayo
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva has described as a deliberate “act of mischief” and “lies” claims by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State that he truncated the electoral process during the disputed governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. According to Sylva, though the Edo State Governor was the Chairman of the Election Committee and had left the venue of the primaries on the pretext that he was going to eat, the election which led to his emergence as the flag bearer of the party was free, fair and without violence as claimed by Mr.…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) today joined Muslim faithful in observing Eid-el-Kabir prayers in his home town of Daura, Katsina State. The prayer, which held amid tight security, was led by the chief Imam of Daura, Sheikh Safiyanu Yusuf, at Kofar-Arewa Eid ground around 9.30 a.m. The imam, in his sermon, stressed the importance of sacrifice in Islam, adding that the sacrifice could be made using a ram, sheep, goat, cow or camel. He also said that the meat could be given to the needy and even non-Muslims. The imam urged people to continue to pray to the almighty Allah to give…
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki’s travails at the Code of Conduct Tribunal paled to insignificance on Thursday as angry worshippers at the Eid praying ground in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, pelted him, the Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, and many political figures with sachets of pure water and stones. It was learnt that the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alh. Muhammadu Bashir was not spared the wrath of the protesters. Others who were victims of the spontaneous mob action were ex-Minister Bolaji Abdullahi, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Ali Ahmad, ex-Speaker Razak Atunwa (now…
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke is currently in Atlanta. The actor and reality TV star who recently hooked up with 50 Cent has shared another photo from his fun time in America. Jim Iyke attended a party organized by Nigerian fashion designer Kesse Jabari, and was spotted with Martin Luther King III in Atlanta. Martin Luther King III is the son of famed black rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Famous R&B singer, Usher has allegedly secretly tied the knot with his manager and fiance, Grace Miguel in a private ceremony. Reports say that the pair’s secret wedding came to light after Miguel posted a picture of herself and Usher, who was wearing a gold wedding band. The couple eloped earlier this month, and managed to keep the nuptials a secret for more than two weeks. It’s not clear where the private wedding took place, but the newlyweds jetted off on a honeymoon to Cuba afterward, reports say. The couple announced their engagement in January after dating for several years. “I…
The rapper shared a new video on snapchat today claiming Kylie Jenner, 18, is his fiancee. In his words, “I don’t f*** with nobody, it’s just me, my fiancée, this lil’ dog I just got,” Rumor has it that the duo might have got engaged secretly.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun says that the party will conduct a fresh governorship primary election in Bayelsa State as the exercise held on Tuesday was marred by security flaws. “The primary has been rescheduled. It had to be called off due to security challenges,” the APC chairman said in Abuja. However, he did not state a fresh date for the election. This came as Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, chairman of the 7-man electoral committee dismissed the reported emergence of former governor of Bayelsa State, Mr Timipre Sylva, as the party’s…
Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva has criticised Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole for claiming that he truncated the electoral process during the disputed governorship primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. According to him, although the Edo State Governor was the Chairman of the Election Committee and had left the venue of the primaries, the election which led to his emergence as the flag bearer of the party was free, fair and without violence as against Oshiomole’s claim. In a statement issued through his Media Adviser, Doifie Bukoribo, Wednesday night, Sylva said: “It is unfortunate…
The office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has issued a security alert on the likelihood of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports. This came following the concern expressed by the United States Embassy on the security situation at the nation’s seaports. The security alert was signed by Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Enforcement and Intelligence, Mr. Dan Ugo, on behalf of the Comptroller General, Col. Hameed Ali (retd). The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has, as a result of this, begun the restriction of persons into its various commands and formations in Lagos with the level of…
Nigeria’s Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been rarely seen in public since he handed over presidency to President Muhammadu Buhari but he was at the Awolowo’s residence, yesterday, to commiserate with the family over the death of the matriarch of Awolowo family, Mrs. HID Awolowo. “We, just like the immediate children, and indeed this country as a whole, have missed her. Within this period, myself and my wife have been hiding; we don’t even go out. We thought we’ll be hiding for at least 12 months,” Jonathan said. “But in this particular case, we cannot hide. So, we have come…
The owner of the truck that fell and killed three people at Ojuelegba area of Lagos State, on September 2, Kilani Ojo Adesanya, and the driver of the truck, Wasiu Adeleke are to spend another 20 days in prison. This came following the objection raised by their counsel, Mr. W. O. Toriola, who vehemently opposed that their plea be taken in a consolidated charge against the duo. At the resumed hearing of the matter yesterday, the prosecutor, Inspector Chinalu Uwadione, informed the court of an application by the police to substitute the charges against each of the defendants. But their…
Senator Godswill Akpabio has returned from a medical trip to the United Kingdom. The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State traveled abroad for treatment following a car crash which he was involved in last month. Akpabio, who is currently the Minority Leader of the Senate, was involved in a car accident on his way to the airport to catch an international flight on August 31. His car ran into a convoy of some United State’s embassy officials while trying to beat the traffic light. Although the occupants of the vehicles in the convoy of the US embassy and Akpabio’s driver…
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday felicitated with the Muslim faithful on this year’s celebration of Eid-el-Kabir and urged Nigerians to make the fear of God the foundation for their lives. In a goodwill message to Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithful, Saraki said the Eid-el-Kabir festival symbolised the fear of Allah and the desire of man to always comply with the wish of his creator as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He noted that with fear of Allah, mutual respect and love, “we will tolerate one another, work together and be able to harness our abundant resources as a progressive…
Kenyan television star Nana Gichuru was confirmed dead in a road accident after her car collided with a lorry on Tuesday, September 22. Witnesses report that Nana was speeding and trying to overtake vehicles in her BMW when she ran into a heavy duty Mitsubishi truck. Nana may have sensed her imminent death going by her recent posts on social media; some of them countering criticisms of her driving. She posted on Instagram a few days ago: “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘HOLY CRAP!!!! WHAT…
Nigeria Army authorities say Special Forces prosecuting the war on terror in Nigeria’s north have arrested a Boko Haram Commander identified as Bulama Modu, who has for long been wanted by security agencies. The troops also rescued 241 hostages particularly women and children. According to a statement signed by Col. Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, on Wednesday, advancing troops along Banki axis made tremendous progress during which they cleared two Boko Haram terrorists’ camps at Jangurori and Bulatori villages. “In addition to that, the troops have also arrested 43 suspected Boko Haram terrorists including one of the Boko…
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has urged Muslim faithful and the citizenry in general, to make the fear of God the watchword in their lives.In a goodwill message on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir, the Senate president said the event symbolised the fear of Allah and the desire of man to always comply with the wish of his creator. This, he said, was exemplified by the life of Prophet Ibrahim. Saraki, who stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu, gave reasons why the fear of God must reign…
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has described the purported emergence of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, as the All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the state as a “huge joke”. The Edo governor was the Chairman of a 7-member electoral committee set up by the national leadership of APC to conduct the governorship primaries in Bayelsa State. According to Oshiomhole, Sylva was not declared winner of the primaries, hence no Certificate of Return was issued to him. Speaking to reporters in Benin City, the Edo State capital, Gov. Oshiomhole said the purported emergence of Sylva would…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience, were among callers to the Ikenne residence of late HID Awolowo on Wednesday, to condole with the family. Accompanied by former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former House Majority Leader, Hon. Mulikat Adeola and Jide Adeniji, among others, Jonathan said the deceased epitomized the virtuous woman described in the Bible. The Matriarch of Awolowo dynasty and Yeye Oodua of Yoruba land died early hours of Saturday at the ripe old age of 99. The former Nigerian leader noted that death is inevitable, but said it was a rare privilege on…
Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has drawn the battle line with the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, over his threat to sue the party for defaming his character. The party on Wednesday described the move by Amaechi to sue the Rivers PDP and claim N300 million in damages as a ploy to divert attention from “shocking” revelations of the mismanagement of state resources under his watch. The State PDP Chairman, Chief Felix Obuah, explained that while it expected the processes of the said suit to be served the party, the ex-governor ought to apologise…