Former Governor of Kwara State now Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that the quest of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party to recapture political power in Kwara State is tantamount to a mirage. The president and PDP leaders have had cause in recent times to reiterate their desperation to capture Kwara from the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the defection of Senator Saraki and Governor Abdulafatah Ahmed, along with their supporters to the opposition party. The ex-governor, who spoke during the state congress of the Kwara State chapter of APC in Ilorin on Saturday,…
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The apex pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Saturday said the South-West geopolitical zone has more space for political parties ahead of 2015 general elections. The organization’s position was made known by its spokesperson, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, while reacting to last week’s registration of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) by the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) as a political party. Odumakin, who spoke with SUNDAY PUNCH, said the group was willing to welcome as many political parties as possible to vie for elective positions in the South-West. When asked if the registration of UPN would lead to the end of…
A former minister of aviation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode yesterday said that only Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah, the immediate past chairman of LEADERSHIP Group, has the credibility to rescue Nigeria from its present dilemma. Mr. Fani-Kayode, who spoke in Kaduna at a wedding reception of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Nda-Isaiah, said Nigerians needed leaders like Nda-Isaiah who can do things right for the country. He told the gathering that Mr. Nda-Isaiah, who is one of the early contenders for the APC presidential ticket in the 2015 general elections, give people like him hope for…
Kano State Governor, Engr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has dismissed as baseless and imaginary, the allegation by President Goodluck Jonathan that the state government cannot account for the money received from the Federation Account, insisting all funds collected by the state government was judiciously spent as every single expenditure was properly recorded. He stated this while meeting with All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders at Government House on Friday, pointing out that President Jonathan was only trying to judge everybody by his own standard. Gov. Kwankwaso’s reaction is coming almost two weeks after the president made the claim at a Peoples Democratic…
PHOTO COURTESY CHANNELS TV At least 100 houses and shops have been destroyed by rainstorm in Dorowa village of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a torrential rainfall that lasted more than four hours. The rainstorm which left hundreds of residents homeless, also destroyed two schools, shops and a police station. It was learnt that the development forced affected house owners to seek refuge in their relatives and friends’ houses in various parts of the state. Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government, Mr. Emmauel Loman, who spoke with journalists on Saturday after embarking on an assessment of the area, called on…
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State and other concernced Nigerians have expressed hopes that with fervent prayers, Nigeria will overcome the security challenges currently bedeviling her. Speaking with State House correspondents after the 2014 Presidential National Prayer and Breakfast session held at the Presidential Villa on Saturday, where President Goodluck Jonathan called on Nigerians to intercede for the nation over the insecurity situation, Akpabio noted that there was nothing impossible for God to do. “We are all believers, both the Christians and the Muslims, and we believe strongly that there is nothing that is impossible before God. “What we…
A police Inspector attached to the Benue State Police Command was, yesterday morning killed by his colleague in a tragic road mishap, in Makurdi, Benue State capital. According to an eyewitness, the decease met his untimely death along Atiku Abubakar Way, at about 8am, while on his way to work on a motorbike. He was crushed to death by a Peugeot 406, marked KAL 720 AA, belonging to Katsina/Ala local government. The driver of the car was identified as a police orderly attached to Katsina/Ala local government council chairman. “We were all busy carrying out our monthly environment sanitation, when suddenly…
In what will come as a surprise to many, a former Senator and ex-ambassador, Professor Jubril Muhammad Aminu has absolved Fulani herdsmen of any wrongdoing despite several attacks in the middle belt of Nigeria blamed on them. According to Aminu, an indigene of Adamawa State, the herdsmen are the victims in this matter. In an interview with Vanguard, the professor of cardiology said the government should be blamed for the attacks, noting that unless something I’d done to end Boko Haram attacks in the country, insurgency will not end. Aminu said history of Fulani rule and somewhat dictatorship has painted…
Adamawa State Governor Murtala Nyako has dismissed reports he was condemned at last Thursday’s National Security Council meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over his letter to northern governors, which alleged that the Federal Government was guilty of genocide in the North. Nyako, in his response during an interview with journalists in Yola, Adamawa State capital, yesterday, said he was never condemned by anyone during the meeting. “Neither my humble self nor my letter to northern governors was condemned. People made observations but nobody came out to ask why or how did I reach my conclusion and all that,”…
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, vowed to ensure members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, responsible for attacks which has led to thousands of deaths and loss of property pay dearly for their atrocities. “No matter what government does, we cannot recover the dead, but our promise is that all those who took part in that will pay dearly for it,” the President said at the 4th annual presidential breakfast prayer held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa. According to him, the annual presidential prayer session was held in honour of victims of Boko Haram attacks and their families.…
Authorities have detected the first case of a SARS-like virus in Egypt. State news agency MENA says a 27-year-old civil engineer was diagnosed on Saturday after returning from Saudi Arabia, where the Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, has been centred. It says the man was quarantined upon his arrival at Cairo airport on Friday and transported to a nearby hospital. Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry said late on Friday five more people in the kingdom had died from MERS. The ministry says 92 people have died and 313 have contracted the virus in Saudi since September 2012. MERS can cause…
Mavin Records first lady — Tiwa Savage, walks down the aisle with her hubby and manager — Tee Billz today at a prestigious white wedding ceremony currently holding in Dubai. Tiwa obviously saved the best for last as she showed of the super expensive silver earrings that she is currently rocking at her wedding. Now that is some bling!!!
The first Dubai celebrity of the year held today and a lot of Nigerian celebrities got themselves tickets and flew to Dubai to party with Tiwa Savage and Teebillz for their pre-wedding party which held yesterday night at Sensations; while the main party will hold today. Dr Sid and fiancée, Simi Osomo, Tania Omotayo, Patoranking, Banky W, Toolz, Gbemi O, Toke Makinwa, Eku Edewor and a lot more were all there yesterday at the pre-wedding party to show her love. See more photos below: –
A lot has been said about the present war going on in the P-Square camp and no one really knows what the truth is anymore. Days back, everyone seem to heap all the blame and fault on Lola’s head (Peter Okoye”s wife) but in a twist of event; the alleged instigator of all the blame — Jude Okoye is standing firmly behind Lola. See what he said on Twitter: –
You know how our parents say wonders shall never end? This is one of those cases. I came across this gist late last night and decided to share. Sources say that, yesterday morning, around 9am, a woman who confessed to be a witch was found inside a sealed gutter around Abalti Barracks, just before Ojuelegba in Surulere, Lagos. A passerby noticed someone stretching out a hand from a very small hole in the 6ft deep gutter just in front of the Barracks, calling out for help. The pedestrian quickly ran into the barracks to draw the soldiers attention to what…
Pope Francis told Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on Saturday that he would “do everything possible” for the country, amid fears that russia could be about to invade. Yatsenyuk said he asked Francis “to pray for Ukraine and for stability in Europe” and told him he was grateful for the support. He said the Vatican had already averted wars during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and the Argentina-Chile territorial dispute in 1978. The Vatican said in a statement that Francis and Yatsenyuk had discussed the “specific role” that religious organisations could play “in fostering mutual respect and harmony”. “Mention…
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Badagry pledged that the Federal Government was planning to build the biggest seaport in Badagry, Lagos State. Jonathan made the pledge at the 37th coronation anniversary of the Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu-Toyi I, held at his palace in Badagry, Lagos State. The president, who was represented by the Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, said the decision to establish the seaport was part of the Federal Government’s Transformation Agenda. “Badagry is a historic town and it is the cradle of tourism, so we hold it in high esteem. “For over 100 years, Badagry…
The wedding has come and gone but because of all the money invested and the respected dignitaries that were present, the wedding is still the talk of the town. Adopted daughter of the President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan wedded her husband over a week ago and some of the prestigious photos from the ceremony have surfaced. See the clean elegant photos below: – Faith at her bridal shower
Tiwa Savage has been on cloud 9 for the past couple of days as her white wedding draws closer and is now holding in Dubai. The excited Tiwa shared photos of her new curves as she went swimming her friends. Tiwa even gave us an exclusive by giving us a back shot. Enjoy!!
Wizkid and his boo for over 5 years broke up their cute long relationship but it seems Tania has spent so much time living the good life that it’s hard to stop now. Tania who still finds herself still being under Wizkid’s spotlight happened to be invited or probably just gate crashing the ceremonial white wedding between Tiwa and Tee Billz. Tania shared photos of herself in her hotel room in Dubai where she is staying while attending the wedding. Doubt Wizkid would be present too, what do you think?