Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has alleged that opposition parties contesting in the June 21 governorship poll were determined to win at all cost. According to him, the plan was centered on the recruitment of fake policemen, who would put away strategic leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Election Day and also help to foment crisis in strongholds of the APC. The Fayemi Campaign Organisation, which made this known in a statement on Thursday, also alleged that the underlying intent of the plan was to instil fear in the hearts of the followers of such leaders…
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A coalition of civil society organisations in Katsina State on Thursday staged a peaceful demonstration against foreign intervention sought by Nigeria in addressing its security challenges. President Goodluck Jonathan had sought for and received offers of assistance from the U.S, China and U.K at the last count, to help Nigeria surmount the Boko Haram insurgency. During the protest which held in the state capital, spokesman for the coalition, Bashir Dauda, described the foreign intervention as counterproductive. According to him, “What is happening in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia are indications that foreign countries could not offer any remedy”. The protesters also…
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, said on Thursday that it has the capacity to rescue the girls abducted from Government Secondary School, Chibok. The military also condemned the impression that it lacks the capacity to free the girls. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja and signed by Chris Olukolade, the Director of Defence Information. Mr. Olukolade said it was unfortunate that the constructive engagement between the DHQ and the Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Tuesday on the ongoing efforts to rescue the girls had been distorted. The statement further said this was being done ostensibly…
Almost a month after over 250 girls were kidnapped, Nigeria’s military and police chiefs, Thursday, visited the school where the incident happened. The girls were kidnapped from the Government Secondary School, Chibok, on April 14, when Boko Haram insurgents invaded the school at night. Neither President Goodluck Jonathan nor Vice President Namadi Sambo has visited the school or the community. Apart from the visit of the Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima to the school and the community, the visit by the security chiefs is the first by high ranking Nigerian government officials. Among the security chiefs that visited Chibok were the…
An Onitsha-based Islamic cleric, Hanafi Anasalatu, on Thursday, stated that forced marriage was not recognized in Islam or the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Anasalatu, who made this known in reaction to a claim by leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, that he had been “instructed” by Allah to sell the over 200 girls he abducted from a secondary school in Chibok, Borno State, told journalists in Onitsha, Anambra State, that what the insurgents purported to have done with the school girls was abominable. According to him: “Islam is not in support of forced marriage, which the insurgents claimed…
A group, BAOBAB for women’s right on Thursday called on the First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan to as a matter of urgency apologize to parents of the abducted Chibok school girls for expressing doubts the abduction took place. In a statement signed by its Borno State coordinator, Prof. Hauwa Abdu Biu, the group also urged the Federal Government to put in place adequate plans to cater for the needs and address the trauma the parents of the girls are going through. The group in the statement said, “BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, Borno State outreach condemns in its totality the…
Popular Yoruba actress, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe will open her lingerie line/s*x toy shop on Sunday May 11. She has invited top celebrities, music and movie stars, socialites and business tycoons to join her at the launch of her store located at Magodo GRA. The store will also provide kiddie’s underwear, unisex adult underwear, adult s*x toys, perfumes, lotions, scrubs and other beauty accessories for the general public. According to Pmnews, She said that the decision to enter this business lane was due to demand for these products in Magodo . Bisi is known by all as a firm investor , she…
We all saw stunning photos months ago of singer Dr Sid’s mansion in Lekki – Lagos. The Mavin singer — Dr Sid made headlines in May 2013, when he debuted his multi-million Naira home in Lekki, Lagos. Read the interview below where he reveals how he built the multi-million mansion and much more Enjoy: – In a recent interview with Punch he reveals the house worth N110million was financed with a mortgage. “I put a mortgage payment plan in place, based on the savings I had made four years before I started a career in music. I am still paying…
The pan-northern socio-political group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday said the fact finding presidential committee on abducted schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, should immediately commence intensive effort in securing the release of the girls. The committee, headed by Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Sabo, which was inaugurated by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday, was charged with the responsibility of verifying the number of girls abducted, trace their whereabouts and identify the lapses of government agencies in the incident. ACF National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, said although the government acted belatedly, the setting up of the committee was a welcome development in light of ”the…
JUMIA,Nigeria’s largest online retailer, founded in Nigeria in early 2012, wins yet another big award as e-commerce website of the year. The ‘e-commerce website of the year’ award was awarded to JUMIA at the Beacon of ICT awards organized by Nigeria communications week Media that brings different players in the information, communication and technology sector together to identify the key brands that are championing the sector in the economy. JUMIA won the award based on their efforts in helping to grow the e-commerce market in Nigeria since its launch. Jumia beat out other online platforms such as Konga and OLX…
Davido should be proud of himself as his ‘Aye’ video has broken a record. The Omo Baba of Olowo of Nigerian music — Davido‘s “AYE” music video has been named the most popular YouTube video on Nigeria in the 1st quarter of 2014. YouTube Nigeria dropped its list of the most viewed videos from January to March. It includes the overall category, comedy category, reality category and music category. AYE leads the music category with over 300,000 views in the first week alone. Also in that category are 2Face featuring T-Pain‘s “Rainbow (Remix)“, Dr Sid featuring Don Jazzy‘s “Surulere“, Tiwa…
Singer turned pastor — Soul E, has been all over social media talking about his success in his new found profession and dropping new prophecies all the time. According to him, Soul E says he recently prayed for someone and days later the man was blessed with a huge sum of money.
A group, BAOBAB for Women’s Right, yesterday, called on the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, to apologise to parents of abducted Chibok school girls for doubting that the abduction took place. In a statement by its Borno State coordinator, Prof. Hauwa Biu, the grouyp also called on the Federal Government to put in place adequate plans to cater for the needs and address the trauma the parents of the girls were going through. “BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, Borno State outreach condemns in its totality the actions of the wife of Nigerian president, Mrs. Patience Jonathan on concerns shown by…
An improvised bridge linking residents of Dobi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja (FCT) and other communities in the area has been washed away by flood. Residents of the community on Wednesday expressed concern over the development, as the bridge was the only link connecting them with other areas. Mohammed Yusuf, a resident in the community, told newsmen on Wednesday in Dobi that the bridge was washed away by flood, following a downpour on May 5. He said that residents of the community, who were mostly farmers, could no longer sell their produce at Gwagwalada market and appealed to…
Former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), yesterday, urged Nigerians to put aside politics and all other divisions to crush Boko Haram, a group he said is fanned by mindless bigots masquerading as Muslims. Buhari affirmed that the group does not portray the Islamic faith he practices and therefore informed the sect that the world is united against its evil. “Over the past few weeks, the abduction of the schoolgirls at Chibok, Borno State, has underscored the threat we have been facing as a nation in recent times from the actions of misguided persons masquerading as adherents of Islam.…
Lagos Lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) yesterday said the panel of inquiry allegedly set up by the First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan over the missing 200 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, April 19 was illegal, unconstitutional, null and void. To this end, he said the panel should immediately be disbanded without any further delay. The human rights activist, who urged President Goodluck Jonathan not to trivialize the abduction of the innocent girls in the interest of our collective sensibility and public morality, said the comment credited to “some people”, including the President’s wife, Patience, that “no child was…
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said experience had proven that Nigeria’s business environment is conducive for investment, admonishing Nigerians who prefer investing outside to have a rethink. According to Africa’s richest man, Nigeria and many other countries in Africa have created opportunities for international entrepreneurs to invest in the continent. “People talk only about the bad side, but there are lots of opportunities,” he said at the ongoing World Economic Forum on Africa in Abuja, where he’s co-Chairman. Dangote added that Nigeria and many other countries created opportunities for capital allowance, zero duty and valued-added tax on…
Islamist sect Boko Haram has now reportedly cut off Nigeria’s border town with Cameroon, Gamboru, from the rest of the nation as they blew off the only bridge linking the town with Nigeria. It was revealed Thursday that Gamboru where over 300 people were killed on Monday was technically cut off from Nigeria as a result of the attack on the bridge. The damage on the bridge, according to residents of the town, who spoke to journalists in Maiduguri has made it difficult for them to flee into Nigeria and left some of them with no other choice but to…
As the World Economic Forum (WEF) kicked off in earnest in Abuja, President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday said the coming to Nigeria and support by participants at the trying time the nation is facing terrorist attacks, was a blow on the terrorists. The president made the remark at the opening plenary session of the forum. He equally thanked all the countries that had expressed commitment to help in rescuing the abducted girls, such as Prime Minister David Cameron and President Francois Hollande and other world leaders who spoke with him. He appreciated their commitment to help Nigeria put an end to…
Iyanya’s manager Ubi Franklin former girlfriend Freda Francis has been for sometime now, rumoured to be in a relationship with Mavin CEO Don Jazzy. The Edo state-born socialite has been seen a lot of times with the Mavin Boss this month alone and even the Don himself uploaded pictures of Freda’s wardrobe, describing her as a “friend”. The rumours had people talking when Don jazzy took her as his plus one for Tiwa Savage’s wedding in Dubai, Holding her closely all the time. He also had uploaded a picture of himself in bed with a mystery lady whose face was…