Thursday, 7 December 2017

PDP Speaks on Saraki's Return to the Party


Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Walid Jibrin, has called on aggrieved members who left the party to follow the footsteps of former Vice President Abubakar Atiku “and return home”.

Jibrin made the call while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. He said “as the party joyfully welcomes Atiku back to his home PDP, we are equally waiting to receive more members.

Why I Am Still Single at 42 - Popular Nollywood Actress, Rita Dominic


While speaking in a new interview, popular Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, who found herself among the successful women finding it very difficult to settle down with a man, opened up on the reason why she is still single at age 42.

The beautiful actress disclosed in the chat stated clearly that she would commit to marriage on her own terms and conditions and not succumb to unnecessary pressures from society.

US Secretary of State, Tillerson to Tour Africa in 2018


U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is planning a trip to Africa in the first three months of 2018, a senior aide said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Tillerson said there was no truth to reports that President Donald Trump intended to fire him and replace him with CIA chief Mike Pompeo.

Oyegun’s incompetence responsible for Atiku’s exit from APC – Timi Frank


‘Suspended’ Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Comrade Timi Frank has berated the party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun for reportedly downplaying the effects of the exit of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.

He said the chairman should be sober because the former vice president left the party largely due to the incompetent leadership at the APC national headquarters.

'APC is destroying Nigeria' - Dokpesi cries out


The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is systematically destroying the foundation laid by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the economic and political growth of Nigeria, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a candidate for the office of national chairman of the PDP has said.

Queen Elizabeth Meets Nigeria’s High Commissioner


On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth of England held an audience with the High Commissioner from the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Mr George Adesola Oguntade at the Buckingham Palace.

The royal family shared a photo of the Queen meeting Oguntade and his wife Modupe on their Instagram.

Trump move on Jerusalem irresponsible, illegal – Turkey


Turkey on Wednesday slammed as irresponsible and illegal the announcement by US President Donald Trump that Washington was recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

“We condemn the irresponsible statement of the US administration… the decision is against international law and relevant UN resolutions,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu wrote on Twitter.

Pregnancy At Nineteen Changed My Life -Lekki British School Owner


Dr Abiodun Laja is the Executive Director of the Lekki British School, Lekki, Lagos. She started a private school at 27 and recently celebrated her 40th anniversary in the education sector. In this interview, she told Samson Folarin  how becoming pregnant at 19 changed her career path and the challenges she had faced over the years

Ikoyi N13bn: Don’t pay whistle-blower yet, lawyer tells FG


A Lagos-based lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, has urged the Federal Government not to spend yet the sums of $43,449,947, £27,800 and N23,218,000 (about N13bn in all) recovered from Flat 7B Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The lawyer said he had appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which ordered the permanent forfeiture of the money to the Federal Government.

Policeman Shoots Student At Checkpoint Over N1,000


A policeman attached to the Igbuzo Police Division, identified simply as Sergeant Abua, is allegedly on the run after shooting a student at the Delta State Polytechnic, Sofia Ogogo, and a civil servant, Victor Emeagwai, at a checkpoint in the community.

The victims were in a Toyota Corolla, driven by an estate agent, Jerry Akinlabi, when the incident happened. Ogogo and Emeagwai are Akinlabi’s girlfriend and friend respectively.

Stop your political promiscuity – Charly Boy slams Atiku [VIDEO]


Popular Nigerian musician and activist, Charles Oputa, also known as Charly Boy, on Wednesday, asked former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to stop obvious political promiscuity and focus on joining hands with well-meaning Nigerians to take the country out of mediocrity.
Oputa, who said this in a new video he made available to journalists in Abuja, also lamented President Muhammadu Buhari’s seeming lethargy in the face of massive corruption going on within his government.

Judge Arrested For Alleged Demand Of N200m Bribe


The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission has commenced a probe into the 24,325 government properties that were sold to government officials under the monetisation policy of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Also, the anti-graft agency has arrested a retired Appeal Court judge, Justice Mohammed Tsamiya, for allegedly demanding a N200m bribe in exchange for a favourable judgment in a National Assembly election case that was pending before the Imo State Judicial Division of the Court of Appeal.

Fuel scarcity worsens as NUPENG blames cabal

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THE Federal Government yesterday gave the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group Managing Director, GMD of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, the matching order to clear the queues in filling stations in the country before weekend.


PDP : IBB loyalists, Jonathan, Adeniran tinker with ‘national list’


The tension over the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) heightened yesterday with the founding fathers of the party, loyalists of former President Ibrahim Babangida and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan launching a counter plot against governors.

Apart from breaking the ranks of the governors, the founding fathers, who are being led by Babangida and Jonathan, are also said to be tinkering with a “National List” for delegates to avert a post-convention crisis.

Premier League: Why we lost to Manchester United – Wenger


Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has blamed his defenders’ lack of focus, for their 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Speaking after the game, which saw their 12-game home unbeaten run end, Wenger said he was “angry and disappointed”.

This lady has vowed to destroy several relationships this season!


This pretty 25-year-old South African lady has revealed that she will destroy  lots of relationships this festive season.
And to that effect, she is about to mourn the death of those relationship ahead.

Dr Sid’s wife, Simi flaunts her ring-less finger in beautiful new photo


Did she just confirm their marriage is over?
With reports of their marriage being in crisis, Dr. Sid’s wife, Simi, may have just confirmed that this is indeed true.

Southwest states united on constitution amendment


South West states will adopt a common position on the proposed amendment to the constitution, the governors said yesterday.

Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun); Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to ratify their common stance on all the issues billed for amendment.

I Don't Have A Twitter Account- Imo State Happiness Commissioner


The newly appointed Imo State Commissioner for Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment, Ogechi Ololo, has denied owning a Twitter account that has been sending out controversial tweets since tuesday.

Mrs. Ololo was appointed commissioner by her brother and Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, a development that has attracted widespread condemnation and humour from Nigerians.

Serena Williams gets emotional about breastfeeding her daughter


Serena Williams has revealed she gets emotional and dreads the day she would have to stop breastfeeding her daughter, Alexis Ohanian.

The tennis champion who welcomed her first child  just three months ago took to Twitter today to reach out to other mothers and inquire about their own experiences with nursing.
Sharing the photo above, she tweeted

Police Arraign Doctor For Killing FRSC Official


The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday arraigned a medical doctor, Olagunju Adesola, before an Akure Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing an official of the state sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

Adesola, who was accused of reckless driving, allegedly hit and killed the FRSC officer, Samuel Abolusoro, who was on duty on the Ilesha-Akure Expressway at the FUTA North Gate area in November, 2017.

It’s time to focus on governance and stop blaming Jonathan — Amaechi


The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has admonished his colleagues in the Muhammadu Buhari administration to stop blaming former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Mr. Amaechi said it is time for administration officials to concentrate on delivering good policies to the citizens rather than dragging the former president for Nigeria’s woes.

Human Ken doll reveals he's removing 6 ribs beacuse he's getting "fat and shapeless"


He has undergone over 50 plastic surgeries and has spent nearly £400,000 on his procedures.

But that has not deterred the Human Ken Doll from carrying out more surgeries, as he is set to go under the knife in January - this time, to remove six ribs.

Atiku'll Speak At Saturday’s National Convention –PDP


The Peoples Democratic Party has said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will not vote at its December 9 national convention, which holds at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

It says this is because of the provision of the party’s constitution that deals with new entrants into the party.

Mercy Aigbe's Estranged Husband Says A Bad Wife Kills Faster Than Poverty


Mercy Aigbe's estranged husband, Lanre Gentry is on Instagram dissing her, lol. Afeez Owo asked a question on his IG page saying which kills a man faster, Poverty or Bad Wife? Lanre stepped in and said it's a bad wife not knowing people will see his comment, lol. What he wrote below...