The Osun State chapter of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the state governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola of keeping the bailout funds released to the state in another bank for another 2 months to accumulate interests.The Director of Media and Strategy for Osun PDP, Prince Diran Odeyemi in a statement in Osogbo, the state capital on Monday, accused Aregbesola of wanting to make huge gain from the interest rate that the money will yield during the 2 months period it will be lodged in the bank. According to the PDP, “We have been authoritatively informed that the package that is…
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A former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timiprieye Sylva, on Monday made a last minute entrance into the state governorship race when he submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms at the national secretariat of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abuja. There was speculation surrounding Sylva’s intentions for the December 5 governorship election in the state but all that was laid to rest on Monday when he submitted the forms signifying his interest to contest. Addressing journalists after submitting his form, the former governor accused immediate past president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, of constituting himself into an opposition to his…
As part of measures to limit the spread of terrorism and insecurity in the country, the Nigeria Police has concluded plans to reactivate its intelligence bureau. The new Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone Two, AIG Bala Hassan, made this disclosure on Monday while assuming duties at the zonal headquarters in Lagos. Hassan, who was received by the state Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, his Ogun State counterpart, Abdulmajid Ali, as well as other commissioners and senior officers in the zone, said the intelligence bureau will help in keeping criminal elements off the zone. The AIG further stated that aside the…
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has insisted that he will not implement the new salary structure in paying workers because according to him, it gave a seven per cent increment to junior workers while senior workers got a hefty 125 per cent. His comment came on the backdrop of a 7-day warning strike embarked upon by the workers to press home their demand for the implementation of the new salary structure. Governor Umahi spoke at the weekend while inaugurating 15 heavy-duty trucks procured for infrastructural development. He also acknowledged the bulletin by the organised labour calling for the strike, saying…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tendered its apology to Commissioner of Police, Zakari Biu, for mentioning his case on a Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Programme ‘Good Morning Nigeria’. A statement on Monday by the national publicity secretary of PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, said the party mentioned in passing, the issue of the reinstatement of Mr. Biu, while discussing the sensitivity and feelings of Nigerians on the war against insurgency on the programme. “The comment is highly regretted, especially as we are now very much aware that Mr. Zaraki Biu’s exoneration and reinstatement were done in line with extant laws…
A socio-political group, Osun Positive Force (OPF), has said it was too early to start judging the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari and pleaded with Nigerians to exercise more patience. A statement by the group’s Director of Media, Mr Yinka Diamond, said Buhari’s performance cannot be decided within 100 days of his administration and cautioned people against putting unnecessary pressure on the president. “It is very ludicrous, to say the least, for any reasonable person to evaluate someone with a four-year mandate in 100 days. It is not possible for President Buhari to put things right in one-stop check considering…
The Presidency at the weekend said the need to get the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to maximize its potential as the nation’s cash cow informed President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Col. Hameed Ali as its Comptroller-General. Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said the government believes that the service could triple its present revenue target. Fielding questions from reporters, the presidential spokesman said: “Do you, in all sincerity, know Col. Hameed Ali? “If you do know him, how many of his types do we have in this country? This is the man…
Jigawa State Governor, Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar, yesterday, confirmed that some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains in the state are set to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).According to him, those expected to decamp from the PDP were impressed with the participatory and open door policy introduced in the state by the APC-led government. Badaru, who made the revelation in a media parley with journalists to mark his 100 days in office, said APC’s doors are open to everybody. The governor’s statement has laid to rest speculations that some stakeholders of the PDP close to immediate past Governor…
Lukman Haruna has pleaded for another opportunity with the Super Eagles after making a disappointing return to the national team at the weekend. The on-loan Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder was substituted after just 36 minutes as Nigeria drew goalless away to Tanzania on Saturday. Coach Sunday Oliseh had employed him behind lone striker Emmanuel Emenike but never rose up to the ocassion and was immediately replaced by Sylvester Igboun. “It was not me against Tanzania because the weather really affected me,” Haruna said. “I hope I will be given another chance to show what I can really do.” Prior to the…
In a recent interview with The Cable, veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike fired back at Pastor Chris Okotie for the second time., Pastor Okotie blasted the actor through his media aide after the actor called him out for being the devil behind his marriage. Emeka said: – “I think his (Okotie’s) comment is a clear indication that he lacked the evidence to fault my allegation. Is Pastor Okotie well-known and popular as I am? How can he say he will not dignify me with a response? His comment actually confirmed my suspicion that my wife is being manipulated either through blackmail…
Fast rising YBNL rapper, Lil Kesh, 21, recently had an interview where he revealed new details about himself. In the chat session, the ‘Shoki‘ rapper, Lil Kesh spoke about him having a baby mama. The young rapper said he is not ready for a baby now because he is too young and his mother won’t approve of such a thing. “Look at me very well, am I not underage for that…no not anytime soon. I am 21, you people should not any baby mama soon. My mummy does not even what a baby soon. I don’t want to know the amount…
Charismatic BEAT FM OAP, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru who had her introduction ceremony on September 5. The newly engaged and acclaimed virgin, *coughs*, said on radio that she will keep her maiden name. Toolz who spoke on The Morning Rush with Olisa and Osi Suave today (September 7) said her maiden name after marriage will be hyphenated with her husband’s name. She said, when she gets married, she’ll be known as Tolu Oniru-Demuren instead of the Tolu Demuren. Toolz got happily engaged to fiancé, Tunde Demuren, who popped the question in Punta Cuna Island, Dominican Republic with a silver piece Rebeca Noff…
The much anticipated Nigerian Entertainment Awards opened doors for its 2015 edition last night at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York. Osas Ajibade and Ice Prince co-hosted the NEA award show. See full winners list below: – Diaspora artiste of the year – Stylezz Entertainment personality of the year – Jimmie Akinsola Music Video of The Year – Unlimited L.A for Dija’s Awww Best female DJ – DJ Cuppy Best R&B Artist – Praiz African Actress of the year – Sonia Ibrahim Best New Act to Watch – Kiss Daniel African Artiste of the year – Eddy Kenzo…
The award winning singer paid a visit to the uncompleted university his father is building in Ede, Osun state. The name of the university is Adeleke University and it is still under construction. Davido and his brother Adewale Adeleke (who is the Chairman of the HKN record label) visited the university and noticed the progress going on in the site. Adewale Adeleke wrote on the impact the University has had on the community so far: – “Came to my Village this weekend and witnessed something amazing! My Dad has been working on his school for sometime now and it’s coming…
Super Eagles right-back, Leon Balogun, has returned back to his club base in Germany but Kenneth Omeruo is fit to play against Niger Republic on Tuesday. FC Mainz defender, Balogun, picked up a knock during training and missed out on Saturday’s goalless draw away to Tanzania in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier. He boarded a flight back to Germany from Dar es Salaam. Midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu is also out, and coach Sunday Oliseh has called up Nasarawa United’s Bature Yaro as his replacement. Centre-back Kenneth Omeruo has recovered from his knock against Tanzania. The Chelsea loanee suffered…
Head coach of the Nigeria senior men’s national team, Sunday Oliseh, has called for calm as he expects his new breed of senior internationals to roll back the glory days for the country. The Super Eagles drew goalless away to Tanzania in their second game of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Saturday and currently sits second in Group G, following Egypts 1-5 thrashing of Chad in N’Djamena on Sunday. “I have said it over and over that I am no magician. We have to come to accept the hard fact that we are not right there at…
Members of the organised labour movement in Oyo State, under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have vowed to kick against any move by the state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi to cut workers’ salary. The workers said they would use every lawful means at their disposal to resist the salary cut. Governor Ajimobi had while speaking in a programme on Splash FM on Saturday, said that the labour leaders in the state had agreed with the government that workers’ salary should be cut, following the state’s dwindling resources, at a meeting last Monday. The state NLC Chairman, Mr.…
The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders says since President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have publicly declared their assets, it is the turn of the number three citizen in the country, Senate President Bukola Saraki, to do the same. The Chairman of CACOL, Mr. Debo Adeniran, said this was the only way transparency and true change could be achieved. The CACOL boss stated this in an interview with The Punch on Sunday. Adeniran noted that the current anti-corruption drive of the All Progressives Congress-led government would not be complete unless those occupying public offices can prove that they have not…
The youth wing of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has flayed the reinstatement of the dismissed Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zakari Biu.Biu was on Friday reinstated and statutorily retired by the Police Service Commission, nearly three years after he was summarily dismissed for allegedly aiding the escape of Boko Haram kingpin, Kabiru Sokoto, who was in detention. Sokoto, who is now serving a jail term in Abuja, was convicted last week for the bombing of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State. The bombing, which happened on the eve of Christmas in 2011, killed no fewer than 44 worshipers…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the government and people of Delta State over the death of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Godwin Edomi, Ogiame Atuwatse II. The monarch reportedly passed away in Lagos on Friday night after a brief illness. The speaker, in a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, on Monday, said the country had lost one of its revered traditional rulers. “The late monarch was a father for all and consummate lawyer whose 28 year reign brought peace and…