Former Minsiter of State for Defence Senator Musiliu Obanikoro just reacted to a media allegation leveled against him by Saharareporters which he said he will purse to a logical conclusion.He took to his facebook page to share his concerns.
RE: Ex-Minister Obanikoro now hiding from Nigerian Investigators Abroad... Sahara Reporters
Ordinarily, I wouldn't dignify SaharaReporters with a response to the baseless and shameful journalism it practices, but there is a limit even to new media madness.
Dragging my children into your deliberate campaign and onslaught against my person, however will not be ignored and I demand you cease and refrain from this practice and limit your scope to me only.
For the record, I have been in public service since 1992, and I have never owned or currently own a home anywhere in the world outside Nigeria, however I am proud of my son and his family who are private citizens for their accomplishment as they have the right to do so.
I still have a case against @SaharaReporters and its owner filed at their “Hide Out” in the State of New York, and this will certainly add to the body of evidence against this hack-journalism platform.
Perhaps this is in retaliation to the suit, but be rest assured, I won’t be deterred and will pursue this to a logical conclusion.
While I remain open to answering any question on my conduct as a public servant in any administration at state and federal levels in Nigeria, I urge responsible practitioners of Journalism to refrain from helping hack journalists bring their profession into disrepute with baseless rumours and the blind crusade of an already biased and bought media platform.
My aspirations now therefore are to seek further education as I am doing in pursuit of a degree in History at the Oglethorpe University based in Georgia USA and to Mentor the next generation of leaders in Nigeria.
#MO
Tuesday 29 December 2015
Monday 28 December 2015
Femi Fani-Kayode writes Open Letter to President Buhari
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI BY FEMI FANI-KAYODE
Mr. President, as one of your most loyal and faithful subjects who has nothing but the utmost respect for your person and your office I am constrained to write you this open letter.
This is because there are a number of issues that I believe that it is important for you to clarify and to come clean on. I say this because some of your assertions of late are at best contradictory and at worst patently dishonest.
Whichever side of the political divide we are on I believe that we can all agree on one thing: that the prosecution of the war against terror is not something that any of us should play politics with.
This is especially so given the fact that human lives are at stake and the very existence of our nation is under threat. Like much of the rest of the world our country is going through hell at the hands of the jihadists and Islamist terrorists.
There is no gainsaying that we must all come to terms with the fact that the Islamic State in the Levant (ISIL), Al Qaeda, the Taliban, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Hamas and another group that the internationally-respected Global Terror Index has described as the ''Fulani militants'' (aka Fulani herdsmen) are nothing but bloodthirsty murderers and the lowest form of life.
They are indeed the scum of the earth, the troublers of humanity and the vermin of hell. It is with this in mind that I urge you to take the war against terror far more seriously than you are doing and plead with you to stop passing the buck.
Your penchant for blaming your failings in this regard on the previous administration is simply nauseating and it does not serve you well.
You continuously contradict yourself when it comes to this matter and frankly such flip flops are unworthy of the office that you presently occupy.
We your subjects look up to you for consistency, strength, unequivocal commitment, a firm resolve and the ''leadership from the front'' that you promised during your presidential campaign in this war. We do not want and neither do we need doublespeak, lame excuses and buck passing.
Permit me to point out a few examples of your contradictory assertions and your buck passing in this short intervention. Initially you claimed that your predecessor in office President Goodluck Jonathan never bought any arms and that instead he squandered and stole all the money that was appropriated for the procurement of arms.
Yet when the British Minister of Defense visited you in the Presidential Villa the other day the story changed. You did a U-turn and gleefully told him and the wider world that President Jonathan bought arms with raw cash.
One wonders which story you shall come up with next and which one you will conjure up in the future. Kindly tell us what the position is: is it that Jonathan did not buy arms at all and stole all the money or is it that he used cash to buy arms? You cannot have it both ways. It is either one or the other.
Quite apart from your glaring doublespeak on this matter there was another issue which you ought to have raised with your highly esteemed and respected British guest.
You forgot to tell him that his was one of the countries that not only refused to sell weapons to us during the course of this bitter conflict but that also helped to impose and enforce the international arms embargo on our country even though we are at war.
This resulted in the unnecessary death of thousands of our people because we found it difficult to procure the weapons to protect them.
Your guest’s country insisted on towing the American line and doing this to us even though we were fighting a war against a relentless, well-motivated, well-funded and well-armed fighting force that Global Terror Index has described as the ''deadliest terrorist organization in the world''. One is forced to ask: with friends like this who needs enemies?
Given the fact that the embargo was in place one wonders how we were supposed to procure arms unless we did so with raw cash on the black market.
The alternative was to buy none at all, to do nothing and to allow Boko Haram to take Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Lagos. Perhaps that is precisely what your western friends and allies wanted but thankfully it never came to pass.
Despite the challenges and constraints President Jonathan faced, instead of losing any more ground, he rose to the occasion and retook no less than 22 local government areas and virtually pushed Boko Haram out of Nigeria. The only place that they occupied by the time the election took place was Sambisa forest.
Jonathan achieved all this with those arms that he bought with raw cash. This is apparently what you are now complaining about. Permit me to remind you that it is those same arms that Jonathan bought with raw cash that your army is still using till today.
Yet sadly since you were sworn in as President seven months ago you have lost some of those same local government areas that were earlier recovered and they are now back in the hands of the terrorists.
Despite this you keep telling the international community and the Nigerian people that we are ''making progress'' in the war against terror.
As a matter of fact you went as far as to say that we had ''won the war'' against Boko Haram and your Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Mohammed, echoed that grotesque mendacity and reiterated that sentiment by adding the words ''technically won'' (whatever that may mean) to the equation.
Sadly, two days later, on Christmas day, in what can only be described as an eloquent response from the terrorists, scores of innocent civilians were killed by Boko Haram in Borno state and a whole community was burnt to the ground.
Again on Sunday 27th of December Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, came under heavy attack from the terrorists. So much for having ''won the war against Boko Haram'', whether ''technically'' or otherwise.
Instead of conceding that you had told the Nigerian people a pernicious lie, curiously the next thing that you did was to tell them that you would ''persuade Boko Haram to drop their arms''. One is compelled to ask: why would you have to persuade them to drop their arms if you had already defeated them and won the war against them?
In any case this would be the first time in the history of modern warfare that a sitting President has sought to destroy and defeat a vicious and relentless terrorist organization and win the war against terror simply with the awesome and devastating weapon of persuasion.
Perhaps you should recommend that same tactic to the Americans and the rest of the international community as an effective and credible weapon to adopt in their war against ISIL, Al Qaeda, Al Shabab, Hamas and all the other jihadist groups that plague the world.
Whilst you are at it perhaps you could also persuade Boko Haram to free the Chibok girls. It is disturbing to note that despite all your campaign promises and assurances that once you are elected President the girls would be rescued or returned, nothing has been done or heard about any of them ever since you were sworn in.
Worst still the Bring Back Our Girls Group, which was essentially an appendage of your election organization, together with its distinguished leaders and conveners, appear to have gone very quiet. I guess they are busy trying to persuade Boko Haram to drop their arms too.
The truth is that it is time for you to free yourself from your monumental delusions and to get real. Sadly you appear to be detached from reality.
Instead of fighting the war against terror you are making it worse by slaughtering one thousand Shia Muslims in Zaria on December 12th, locking up their leader Sheik Ibrahim El Zakzaky and opening yet another war front in our country.
The last thing that we need is for Hezbollah or the Iranian Republican Guard to rise to the occasion, take up the challenge, jump into the fray and decide to protect and avenge their Shia Muslim brothers and sisters in northern Nigeria.
Yet despite the reprehensible and indefensible actions of your military commanders in Zaria you have refused to show any remorse for what was undoubtedly a war crime against fellow Nigerians and you have not prosecuted the officers and military personnel that were involved in the butchery.
Instead the homes of the victims and those that share their Shia faith have been burnt to the ground in Zaria and their graves and burial sites have been dug up and desecrated.
Instead of fighting Boko Haram you are fighting and killing your own people. Worse still you have refused to defend our country. I say this because a few days ago the Cameroonian military invaded our country, violated our territorial integrity and savagely murdered over 70 innocent Nigerians in their village before burning it down.
Your government refused to acknowledge that this event even took place, despite the media reports. You did not console or express condolences to the families of the victims or retaliate against the Cameroonians.
You did not even warn them or demand an apology or reparations from them. This is heartless and shameful. It could not have happened under Jonathan, Obasanjo, Babangida, Shagari, Abacha, Abubakar, Shonekan, Mohammed, Balewa or indeed any other former Nigerian President or Head of State.
If any of them had been in power and the Cameroonians cultivated the effrontery to do such a thing there would have been consequences.
Yet you did nothing to avenge this affront or to defend our honor. What happened to the gallant and brave General Buhari that courageously led our troops into victory in Chad in the early 1980's?
What happened to the honest and forthright man that we all admired and looked up to because of his military exploits in Chad?
What happened to the war hero that gave the Chadians a ''bloody nose'' for daring to attack a Nigerian village and that almost took Ndjamena, the Chadian capital?
What happened to the man that proved to the Libyans and their Chadian proxies that Nigerians knew how to fight? It appears that you have changed and that you are no longer the man that you used to be.
Instead of being honest with our people you have insisted on selling them a dummy and telling them a lie. You refuse to tell the world that our military is terribly demoralized, our soldiers are suffering heavy casualties and are not being paid their salaries regularly and, worse of all, that you have failed to procure a single bullet or weapon for them to use in the last seven months since you came to power.
Instead of deploying all the power of the state against Boko Haram you have spent all your energy and resources trying to teach the former National Security Advisor, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, and all your other perceived enemies the lesson of their lives by misrepresenting them before the world, subjecting them to state-sponsored tyranny and the most insidious form of persecution, violating their human rights and lying to the world that they stole and shared money that was meant for the purchase of arms.
You have also misled and misinformed the Nigerian people about the rules and conventions that are applied when it comes to the administration of security funds and about the fact that it is the National Assembly alone that has the right to probe the use of such funds as part of their oversight functions.
To cap it all you have claimed you did not receive any benefit from the NSA 's office whilst Jonathan was in power. This is an assertion which we all know is, at best, questionable.
You must be mindful of the fact that God hates liars and He despises those that abuse power. You must remember that the more you scorn God's counsel and mock His admonitions the more your errors will be made manifest and the more your people will suffer.
You must understand that any leader or government that is motivated by bitterness, fear, hate, vengeance and malice will eventually hit the rocks and crash like a pack of cards. You must appreciate the fact that God is watching and that He sees and knows all.
May the Lord have mercy on you and may He forgive you for your many sins and wicked ways. God bless Nigeria.
Mr. President, as one of your most loyal and faithful subjects who has nothing but the utmost respect for your person and your office I am constrained to write you this open letter.
This is because there are a number of issues that I believe that it is important for you to clarify and to come clean on. I say this because some of your assertions of late are at best contradictory and at worst patently dishonest.
Whichever side of the political divide we are on I believe that we can all agree on one thing: that the prosecution of the war against terror is not something that any of us should play politics with.
This is especially so given the fact that human lives are at stake and the very existence of our nation is under threat. Like much of the rest of the world our country is going through hell at the hands of the jihadists and Islamist terrorists.
There is no gainsaying that we must all come to terms with the fact that the Islamic State in the Levant (ISIL), Al Qaeda, the Taliban, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Hamas and another group that the internationally-respected Global Terror Index has described as the ''Fulani militants'' (aka Fulani herdsmen) are nothing but bloodthirsty murderers and the lowest form of life.
They are indeed the scum of the earth, the troublers of humanity and the vermin of hell. It is with this in mind that I urge you to take the war against terror far more seriously than you are doing and plead with you to stop passing the buck.
Your penchant for blaming your failings in this regard on the previous administration is simply nauseating and it does not serve you well.
You continuously contradict yourself when it comes to this matter and frankly such flip flops are unworthy of the office that you presently occupy.
We your subjects look up to you for consistency, strength, unequivocal commitment, a firm resolve and the ''leadership from the front'' that you promised during your presidential campaign in this war. We do not want and neither do we need doublespeak, lame excuses and buck passing.
Permit me to point out a few examples of your contradictory assertions and your buck passing in this short intervention. Initially you claimed that your predecessor in office President Goodluck Jonathan never bought any arms and that instead he squandered and stole all the money that was appropriated for the procurement of arms.
Yet when the British Minister of Defense visited you in the Presidential Villa the other day the story changed. You did a U-turn and gleefully told him and the wider world that President Jonathan bought arms with raw cash.
One wonders which story you shall come up with next and which one you will conjure up in the future. Kindly tell us what the position is: is it that Jonathan did not buy arms at all and stole all the money or is it that he used cash to buy arms? You cannot have it both ways. It is either one or the other.
Quite apart from your glaring doublespeak on this matter there was another issue which you ought to have raised with your highly esteemed and respected British guest.
You forgot to tell him that his was one of the countries that not only refused to sell weapons to us during the course of this bitter conflict but that also helped to impose and enforce the international arms embargo on our country even though we are at war.
This resulted in the unnecessary death of thousands of our people because we found it difficult to procure the weapons to protect them.
Your guest’s country insisted on towing the American line and doing this to us even though we were fighting a war against a relentless, well-motivated, well-funded and well-armed fighting force that Global Terror Index has described as the ''deadliest terrorist organization in the world''. One is forced to ask: with friends like this who needs enemies?
Given the fact that the embargo was in place one wonders how we were supposed to procure arms unless we did so with raw cash on the black market.
The alternative was to buy none at all, to do nothing and to allow Boko Haram to take Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Lagos. Perhaps that is precisely what your western friends and allies wanted but thankfully it never came to pass.
Despite the challenges and constraints President Jonathan faced, instead of losing any more ground, he rose to the occasion and retook no less than 22 local government areas and virtually pushed Boko Haram out of Nigeria. The only place that they occupied by the time the election took place was Sambisa forest.
Jonathan achieved all this with those arms that he bought with raw cash. This is apparently what you are now complaining about. Permit me to remind you that it is those same arms that Jonathan bought with raw cash that your army is still using till today.
Yet sadly since you were sworn in as President seven months ago you have lost some of those same local government areas that were earlier recovered and they are now back in the hands of the terrorists.
Despite this you keep telling the international community and the Nigerian people that we are ''making progress'' in the war against terror.
As a matter of fact you went as far as to say that we had ''won the war'' against Boko Haram and your Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Mohammed, echoed that grotesque mendacity and reiterated that sentiment by adding the words ''technically won'' (whatever that may mean) to the equation.
Sadly, two days later, on Christmas day, in what can only be described as an eloquent response from the terrorists, scores of innocent civilians were killed by Boko Haram in Borno state and a whole community was burnt to the ground.
Again on Sunday 27th of December Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, came under heavy attack from the terrorists. So much for having ''won the war against Boko Haram'', whether ''technically'' or otherwise.
Instead of conceding that you had told the Nigerian people a pernicious lie, curiously the next thing that you did was to tell them that you would ''persuade Boko Haram to drop their arms''. One is compelled to ask: why would you have to persuade them to drop their arms if you had already defeated them and won the war against them?
In any case this would be the first time in the history of modern warfare that a sitting President has sought to destroy and defeat a vicious and relentless terrorist organization and win the war against terror simply with the awesome and devastating weapon of persuasion.
Perhaps you should recommend that same tactic to the Americans and the rest of the international community as an effective and credible weapon to adopt in their war against ISIL, Al Qaeda, Al Shabab, Hamas and all the other jihadist groups that plague the world.
Whilst you are at it perhaps you could also persuade Boko Haram to free the Chibok girls. It is disturbing to note that despite all your campaign promises and assurances that once you are elected President the girls would be rescued or returned, nothing has been done or heard about any of them ever since you were sworn in.
Worst still the Bring Back Our Girls Group, which was essentially an appendage of your election organization, together with its distinguished leaders and conveners, appear to have gone very quiet. I guess they are busy trying to persuade Boko Haram to drop their arms too.
The truth is that it is time for you to free yourself from your monumental delusions and to get real. Sadly you appear to be detached from reality.
Instead of fighting the war against terror you are making it worse by slaughtering one thousand Shia Muslims in Zaria on December 12th, locking up their leader Sheik Ibrahim El Zakzaky and opening yet another war front in our country.
The last thing that we need is for Hezbollah or the Iranian Republican Guard to rise to the occasion, take up the challenge, jump into the fray and decide to protect and avenge their Shia Muslim brothers and sisters in northern Nigeria.
Yet despite the reprehensible and indefensible actions of your military commanders in Zaria you have refused to show any remorse for what was undoubtedly a war crime against fellow Nigerians and you have not prosecuted the officers and military personnel that were involved in the butchery.
Instead the homes of the victims and those that share their Shia faith have been burnt to the ground in Zaria and their graves and burial sites have been dug up and desecrated.
Instead of fighting Boko Haram you are fighting and killing your own people. Worse still you have refused to defend our country. I say this because a few days ago the Cameroonian military invaded our country, violated our territorial integrity and savagely murdered over 70 innocent Nigerians in their village before burning it down.
Your government refused to acknowledge that this event even took place, despite the media reports. You did not console or express condolences to the families of the victims or retaliate against the Cameroonians.
You did not even warn them or demand an apology or reparations from them. This is heartless and shameful. It could not have happened under Jonathan, Obasanjo, Babangida, Shagari, Abacha, Abubakar, Shonekan, Mohammed, Balewa or indeed any other former Nigerian President or Head of State.
If any of them had been in power and the Cameroonians cultivated the effrontery to do such a thing there would have been consequences.
Yet you did nothing to avenge this affront or to defend our honor. What happened to the gallant and brave General Buhari that courageously led our troops into victory in Chad in the early 1980's?
What happened to the honest and forthright man that we all admired and looked up to because of his military exploits in Chad?
What happened to the war hero that gave the Chadians a ''bloody nose'' for daring to attack a Nigerian village and that almost took Ndjamena, the Chadian capital?
What happened to the man that proved to the Libyans and their Chadian proxies that Nigerians knew how to fight? It appears that you have changed and that you are no longer the man that you used to be.
Instead of being honest with our people you have insisted on selling them a dummy and telling them a lie. You refuse to tell the world that our military is terribly demoralized, our soldiers are suffering heavy casualties and are not being paid their salaries regularly and, worse of all, that you have failed to procure a single bullet or weapon for them to use in the last seven months since you came to power.
Instead of deploying all the power of the state against Boko Haram you have spent all your energy and resources trying to teach the former National Security Advisor, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, and all your other perceived enemies the lesson of their lives by misrepresenting them before the world, subjecting them to state-sponsored tyranny and the most insidious form of persecution, violating their human rights and lying to the world that they stole and shared money that was meant for the purchase of arms.
You have also misled and misinformed the Nigerian people about the rules and conventions that are applied when it comes to the administration of security funds and about the fact that it is the National Assembly alone that has the right to probe the use of such funds as part of their oversight functions.
To cap it all you have claimed you did not receive any benefit from the NSA 's office whilst Jonathan was in power. This is an assertion which we all know is, at best, questionable.
You must be mindful of the fact that God hates liars and He despises those that abuse power. You must remember that the more you scorn God's counsel and mock His admonitions the more your errors will be made manifest and the more your people will suffer.
You must understand that any leader or government that is motivated by bitterness, fear, hate, vengeance and malice will eventually hit the rocks and crash like a pack of cards. You must appreciate the fact that God is watching and that He sees and knows all.
May the Lord have mercy on you and may He forgive you for your many sins and wicked ways. God bless Nigeria.
Saturday 26 December 2015
Warri Billionaire Chief Ayiri Emami and Wife celebrate 6th wedding anniversary
Today marks it 6 years Chief Ayiri Emani and his beautiful wife Empresse were joined together as Husband and Wife.The happy wife took to her instagram account to share some pictures of themselves in some happy moods as they celebrate their big day today being a boxing day.
Congratulations on your wedding and we wish you a more happy years ahead.Her caption and another photo after the cut.
Congratulations on your wedding and we wish you a more happy years ahead.Her caption and another photo after the cut.
Fayose urges Nigerians to pray for Buhari, Says; Lai Mohammed should relocate to Borno or Yobe
Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has called on Nigerians to pray specially for President Mohammadu Buhari; saying; “The President needs God to give him the necessary wisdom to be able to find solution to the country’s economic and security problems.”
The governor also challenged the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed to relocate to Sambisa in Borno State or Yobe and move around there without heavy military security if indeed he was sure that Boko Haram had been defeated.
Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said; “only God’s intervention can save Nigeria from the present economic and security problems as it is glaring that the man running the affairs of the country at the federal level does not have any answer to the
problems.”
He said; “Even the Holy Bible said in James 1:5 that if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God and as it is, Nigerians must assist the President in asking for wisdom and understanding to tackle the country’s economic and security problems before Nigeria is further plunged into more woes with the federal government’s decision to
borrow N2.2 Trillion, which translates to N6.066 billion per day to finance the 2016 Budget.”
He described the Federal Government’s announced reduction of petrol pump price from N87 to N85 per litre as a continuation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government’s governance by deceit, saying;
“Even secondary school students of economics know that you cannot deregulate and regulate at the same time.”
The governor said; “it is only in a confused and clueless economy that government will plan to spend more when revenue has reduced by more than 50 percent.”
Governor Fayose, who maintained that petrol will not sell below N100 per litre in 2016, added that; “Even now that the price is N87 and subsidy is yet to be removed, Nigerians are buying at between N130 and N300 per litre. What will now happen when they remove subsidy and allow market forces to determine the price?”
The governor described claimed by the Information Minister that Boko Haram insurgents had been defeated as strange, saying; “Nigerians will only take the minister serious if he relocates to either Sambisa in
Borno State or Yobe State and stay there till the end of March, next year without heavy military security.”
He said; “To show their level of confusion, two days after the Minister of Information declared that Boko Haram had been defeated,President Buhari said the government would persuade Boko Haram to abandon their fight. One then wonders how the same Boko Haram insurgents Lai Mohammed said were already defeated will have to be
persuaded to abandon their fight.
“Interestingly, the same Boko Haram that Lai Mohammed said had been defeated reported attacked Kimba village in Gur ward of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday night.
“Therefore, the Information Minister must show Nigerians how peaceful Borno and Yobe States have become after the defeat of Boko Haram by relocating to either Sambisa, Maiduguri or Yobe.”
Copied from Ayodele Fayose Organization facebook page.
The governor also challenged the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed to relocate to Sambisa in Borno State or Yobe and move around there without heavy military security if indeed he was sure that Boko Haram had been defeated.
Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said; “only God’s intervention can save Nigeria from the present economic and security problems as it is glaring that the man running the affairs of the country at the federal level does not have any answer to the
problems.”
He said; “Even the Holy Bible said in James 1:5 that if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God and as it is, Nigerians must assist the President in asking for wisdom and understanding to tackle the country’s economic and security problems before Nigeria is further plunged into more woes with the federal government’s decision to
borrow N2.2 Trillion, which translates to N6.066 billion per day to finance the 2016 Budget.”
He described the Federal Government’s announced reduction of petrol pump price from N87 to N85 per litre as a continuation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government’s governance by deceit, saying;
“Even secondary school students of economics know that you cannot deregulate and regulate at the same time.”
The governor said; “it is only in a confused and clueless economy that government will plan to spend more when revenue has reduced by more than 50 percent.”
Governor Fayose, who maintained that petrol will not sell below N100 per litre in 2016, added that; “Even now that the price is N87 and subsidy is yet to be removed, Nigerians are buying at between N130 and N300 per litre. What will now happen when they remove subsidy and allow market forces to determine the price?”
The governor described claimed by the Information Minister that Boko Haram insurgents had been defeated as strange, saying; “Nigerians will only take the minister serious if he relocates to either Sambisa in
Borno State or Yobe State and stay there till the end of March, next year without heavy military security.”
He said; “To show their level of confusion, two days after the Minister of Information declared that Boko Haram had been defeated,President Buhari said the government would persuade Boko Haram to abandon their fight. One then wonders how the same Boko Haram insurgents Lai Mohammed said were already defeated will have to be
persuaded to abandon their fight.
“Interestingly, the same Boko Haram that Lai Mohammed said had been defeated reported attacked Kimba village in Gur ward of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday night.
“Therefore, the Information Minister must show Nigerians how peaceful Borno and Yobe States have become after the defeat of Boko Haram by relocating to either Sambisa, Maiduguri or Yobe.”
Copied from Ayodele Fayose Organization facebook page.
Dayo Adeneya "D1" and Wife Boxing day outing photo
Cute photo of the entertainment mogul and currently a commissioner in Ogun state with his wife as they go for a function today boxing day.He shared the photo on his instagram account and captioned it,
Al work and no play makes........Time to take wifey on some boxing day owanbe runs.
Al work and no play makes........Time to take wifey on some boxing day owanbe runs.
Miss Adelaja wins Chivas the Ventures National finals
Miss Oluwayimika Angel Adelaga the CEO of Fresh Direct has been announced as the winner of The Ventures national finals.She won the sum of One Million Naira and will also represent Nigeria at the Ventures global competition.
Pic Credit:Chivas Instagram.
Pic Credit:Chivas Instagram.
Photo's from Vice President Osibajo Mothers Christmas party.
Yesterday,the family of the Osibajo's were in a happy celebration mood as their aged mother Mrs.Olubisi Osibajo hosted his children,friends and well wishers to a wonderful Christmas celebration at her residence at Adebambo Stree,Obanikoro Lagos.
The state Governor Mr.Ambode was also in attendance.
More pictures after the cut.
The state Governor Mr.Ambode was also in attendance.
More pictures after the cut.
Friday 25 December 2015
Speaker of the House Hon.Dogara and wife attend Christmas Services in Bauchi State
As Christians celebrate the birth of Christ today the Speaker of the House of Representative Hon Yakubu Dogara and his wife attended the Christmas services.
From L-R: Wife of Speaker of the House of Representatives Mrs. Gimbiya Yakubu Dogara, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Professor Suleiman Bogoro, Excutive Secretary Tertiary Education Fund during Christmas service at Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Gwarangah, Bogoro LGA, Bauchi State.
Photo Credit:Turaki Hassan
From L-R: Wife of Speaker of the House of Representatives Mrs. Gimbiya Yakubu Dogara, Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Professor Suleiman Bogoro, Excutive Secretary Tertiary Education Fund during Christmas service at Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Gwarangah, Bogoro LGA, Bauchi State.
Photo Credit:Turaki Hassan
Doyin Okupe rise in defense for Femi Adesina over Christmas day Tweet
Mr.Doyin Okupe a former Presidential spokesperson to Former President Goodluck Jonathan stood up today in defence for Mr.Femi Adesina who is currently the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Nigerian President Gen Buhari, over his ‘Wailing Wailers’ Christmas day Message on Twitter.
Doyin spoke out stating clearly that he is not a supporter of this government but that he saw nothing wrong on the tweet by Mr.Femi Adesina who was criticized by his followers on twitter over his tweet.Read his support statement below.
I am not an apologist of this administration neither am I a supporter.
The post by femi adesina this morning is totally harmless and does not deserve the vitriolic attack or condemnation that it seems to be getting.
I have not spoken to Demi but I know he included 'including the wailing wailers' just as a form of anectedote that is not unusual with Writers.
Many people on the social media network are too intemperate and over sensitive.
They look out for faults and loopholes to bring down people in public offices. They also set up unrealistic and sometimes practically impossible moral grounds which they themselves cannot keep for public officers.
I know for a fact that people like me are supposed to be the 'wailing wailers' and we are not angry neither do we feel insulted by this otherwise humorous Xmas greetings.
On behalf of the wailers we salute femi and thank him for this inconclusive Xmas felicitation.
Doyin spoke out stating clearly that he is not a supporter of this government but that he saw nothing wrong on the tweet by Mr.Femi Adesina who was criticized by his followers on twitter over his tweet.Read his support statement below.
I am not an apologist of this administration neither am I a supporter.
The post by femi adesina this morning is totally harmless and does not deserve the vitriolic attack or condemnation that it seems to be getting.
I have not spoken to Demi but I know he included 'including the wailing wailers' just as a form of anectedote that is not unusual with Writers.
Many people on the social media network are too intemperate and over sensitive.
They look out for faults and loopholes to bring down people in public offices. They also set up unrealistic and sometimes practically impossible moral grounds which they themselves cannot keep for public officers.
I know for a fact that people like me are supposed to be the 'wailing wailers' and we are not angry neither do we feel insulted by this otherwise humorous Xmas greetings.
On behalf of the wailers we salute femi and thank him for this inconclusive Xmas felicitation.
Tiwa savage and Teebillz finally unvails their baby's face
It was a very wonderful Christmas present to all the fans of Mavin Singer Tiwa Savage and her Husband Teebillz as they unveiled their new baby's face which they have been hiding from the public today.The baby is really cute.
People can now use him as their DP.
People can now use him as their DP.
Fatal Accident along Mobolaji Bank Anthony way in Ikeja
The Federal Road safety Commission has warned motorist to take it easy while driving this Christmas period.It is better to arrive safe late than to be Late.There was a fatal accident that happened this morning which the FRSC has attributed to over speeding by the driver around Ikeja head bridge.If you must drink please do not drive.
More Graphic pictures after the cut.
Photo Credit: FRSC facebook page.
More Graphic pictures after the cut.
Photo Credit: FRSC facebook page.
Senate President Bukola Saraki urges Nigerians to emulate peace this Christmas season
Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has sent his Christmas message to Nigerians wishing them well this yelutide period and urges them to ensure their actions bring peace and unity to our great country Nigeria.Read his message below.
"Merry Christmas! I urge every Nigerian to ensure that their actions are predicated on peace, love and unity which are the virtues needed to rebuild our country.
The economic challenges facing the nation as a result of dwindling revenue inflow into the Federation Account is a passing phase which will surely give way to a better future.
I urge Nigerians to renew their faith in God and remain dedicated to the course of national development in the true spirit of Christmas which epitomizes love, perseverance, patience, brotherly kindness and the spirit of sharing.
This is another season of love, season of liberation, sacrifice and giving to the needy. The commemoration of the birth of Christ and the whole essence of His life shows the reality of God's love to mankind.
Let us reflect on the message of Christmas by living peacefully and harmoniously which is one of the cardinal tenets of both Christianity and Islam. Irrespective of our religious beliefs, we should open our hearts with love and prayers for the unity and progress of this great nation,
I urge Nigerians, most especially motorists, traveling during this yuletide period to be cautious and drive carefully on the highways, it is my prayer that you all have a memorable and colorful Christmas."
"Merry Christmas! I urge every Nigerian to ensure that their actions are predicated on peace, love and unity which are the virtues needed to rebuild our country.
The economic challenges facing the nation as a result of dwindling revenue inflow into the Federation Account is a passing phase which will surely give way to a better future.
I urge Nigerians to renew their faith in God and remain dedicated to the course of national development in the true spirit of Christmas which epitomizes love, perseverance, patience, brotherly kindness and the spirit of sharing.
This is another season of love, season of liberation, sacrifice and giving to the needy. The commemoration of the birth of Christ and the whole essence of His life shows the reality of God's love to mankind.
Let us reflect on the message of Christmas by living peacefully and harmoniously which is one of the cardinal tenets of both Christianity and Islam. Irrespective of our religious beliefs, we should open our hearts with love and prayers for the unity and progress of this great nation,
I urge Nigerians, most especially motorists, traveling during this yuletide period to be cautious and drive carefully on the highways, it is my prayer that you all have a memorable and colorful Christmas."
Minister of Youths and Sports Solomon Dalung responds to Senator Ben Bruce criticism
"Its not a blame game but exposing corruption".This was Solomon Dalung's response to the criticism by Senator Ben Bruce to the Government of President Buhari with regards to the declining economic situation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
"Ben Bruce said Obama inherited the worse economy in the USA but he didn't blame his predecessors....
MY QUESTION:
- Did Obama's predecessors loot public wealth???
-Did Obama fix the American economy in six month???
For the Nigerians who are supporting Ben Bruce's statement. It's either you people are Hypocrites or you just have short memories.
Just a few months ago, many of you were busy supporting former president GEJ when he was blaming everybody for his failure. He blamed the northern governors, blamed international communities, blamed the APC, Blamed people of other regions, he even went as far as blaming his advisers when he said they were mis-advising him. He also publicly blamed Lamido Sanusi when he blew the whistle about the missing $20b. He blamed Borno state governor for the Chibok Girls, He even blamed Buhari for Jailing Jim Nwobodo, claiming that Jim Nwobodo stole small money and Buhari jailed him..... I still remember that comments he made in Lagos during his campaign when he said the past administration didn't equip our soldiers, he even said "Go and Ask them, Go and Ask them" he did the blame game for six years without solving any of our problem and his supporters kept telling us he didn't cause Nigerians problem so he should not be the one to fix Nigeria......
Suddenly they are now telling us that we should not blame him for our present predicaments.....
Is he not the one that supervised the squandering of our common wealth? If he had used the monies we made in his administration to develop this country, will we be in this quagmire today? I don't deceive myself... GEJ messed up this country and I will not hesitate to say it when necessary. He can't control his actions and also want to control the consequences of his actions. His mismanagement of our wealth is his actions, the blames he is getting are the consequences of his actions. Infact if we were a serious country, he should have been invited for questioning by now..... he can't squander our common wealth and people will tell me not to blame him for that..... I am not a slave and I don't deceive myself... I have a mind of my own and I can't play to the gallery. I say things the way they are..... I hate to play the blame game, but truth be told, GEJ messed up our country and he deserves the blame he is getting...... QED!!!!"
"Ben Bruce said Obama inherited the worse economy in the USA but he didn't blame his predecessors....
MY QUESTION:
- Did Obama's predecessors loot public wealth???
-Did Obama fix the American economy in six month???
For the Nigerians who are supporting Ben Bruce's statement. It's either you people are Hypocrites or you just have short memories.
Just a few months ago, many of you were busy supporting former president GEJ when he was blaming everybody for his failure. He blamed the northern governors, blamed international communities, blamed the APC, Blamed people of other regions, he even went as far as blaming his advisers when he said they were mis-advising him. He also publicly blamed Lamido Sanusi when he blew the whistle about the missing $20b. He blamed Borno state governor for the Chibok Girls, He even blamed Buhari for Jailing Jim Nwobodo, claiming that Jim Nwobodo stole small money and Buhari jailed him..... I still remember that comments he made in Lagos during his campaign when he said the past administration didn't equip our soldiers, he even said "Go and Ask them, Go and Ask them" he did the blame game for six years without solving any of our problem and his supporters kept telling us he didn't cause Nigerians problem so he should not be the one to fix Nigeria......
Suddenly they are now telling us that we should not blame him for our present predicaments.....
Is he not the one that supervised the squandering of our common wealth? If he had used the monies we made in his administration to develop this country, will we be in this quagmire today? I don't deceive myself... GEJ messed up this country and I will not hesitate to say it when necessary. He can't control his actions and also want to control the consequences of his actions. His mismanagement of our wealth is his actions, the blames he is getting are the consequences of his actions. Infact if we were a serious country, he should have been invited for questioning by now..... he can't squander our common wealth and people will tell me not to blame him for that..... I am not a slave and I don't deceive myself... I have a mind of my own and I can't play to the gallery. I say things the way they are..... I hate to play the blame game, but truth be told, GEJ messed up our country and he deserves the blame he is getting...... QED!!!!"
Santa Claus visits the homes of Paul Okoye and Basketmouth
Yes it was a proper home delivery for the families of Paul Okoye and Comedian basketmouth as Santa Claus visited their homes to celebrate Christmas with their kids.The happy kids were happy to receive Santa Claus in the comfort of their homes instead of going out to see Santa.Another photo after the cut.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR READERS.
Jesus Christ is the reason for the season.May this season bring to all of us good tiding and let us pray for Nigeria not to be distressed.
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Thursday 24 December 2015
PDP begs Nigerians Not To Abuse President Buhari as they wish Nigerians merry Christmas
December 24, 2015
Press Statement from PDP.
PDP Urges Special Prayers On Eid-El-Maulud, Christmas….Charges Nigerians Not To Abuse Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges Nigerians to use this year’s Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity and stability of the nation as well as recommit their individual and collective security and economic welfare into the hands of God.
The PDP said the special prayers have become essential as the nation is now, more than ever before in dire need of divine intervention, especially as citizens cope with the sudden hardship occasioned by poor management of the nation’s economy in the last seven months.
The party, in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh on Thursday said the two important celebrations, coming at this trying time, offers the citizens an opportunity to put aside every political, religious and ethnic differences and unite against their prevailing common challenges.
“Nigerians across board have in the last few weeks been recalling the campaign promises made by President Buhari and the APC, particularly, their December 24, 2014 Christmas message wherein they promised several reforms and welfare programmes that will, in their own words, ‘begin to positively impact on the citizenry within its (APC) first few months at the helm, to such an extent that Nigerians will have a better Christmas celebration in 2015’.
“Whilst we understand the indignation, frustration and disappointments occasioned by the long list of unfulfilled promises and dashed expectations under the current regime (and justifiably so), we urge that Nigerians should not recourse to hauling insults on the President as such would not bring the succor they seek.
“The challenges we face today as a nation should not make us lose our dignity and demureness as a people. They should not make us miss the essence and meanings of Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas and the divine succor they bring, especially the assurance that there is always an end to every negative situation.
“The PDP therefore calls on all Nigerians to use the occasions to reflect on those things that bind us together as a nation; show love to one another and commit the nation into Gods’ hands, even as we charge the political class to be conscious of divine accountability in all their dealings
“On this note, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, on behalf of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC), wishes all Nigerians joyful Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas celebrations.
Signed:
Chief Olisa Metuh
National Publicity Secretary
Press Statement from PDP.
PDP Urges Special Prayers On Eid-El-Maulud, Christmas….Charges Nigerians Not To Abuse Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges Nigerians to use this year’s Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity and stability of the nation as well as recommit their individual and collective security and economic welfare into the hands of God.
The PDP said the special prayers have become essential as the nation is now, more than ever before in dire need of divine intervention, especially as citizens cope with the sudden hardship occasioned by poor management of the nation’s economy in the last seven months.
The party, in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh on Thursday said the two important celebrations, coming at this trying time, offers the citizens an opportunity to put aside every political, religious and ethnic differences and unite against their prevailing common challenges.
“Nigerians across board have in the last few weeks been recalling the campaign promises made by President Buhari and the APC, particularly, their December 24, 2014 Christmas message wherein they promised several reforms and welfare programmes that will, in their own words, ‘begin to positively impact on the citizenry within its (APC) first few months at the helm, to such an extent that Nigerians will have a better Christmas celebration in 2015’.
“Whilst we understand the indignation, frustration and disappointments occasioned by the long list of unfulfilled promises and dashed expectations under the current regime (and justifiably so), we urge that Nigerians should not recourse to hauling insults on the President as such would not bring the succor they seek.
“The challenges we face today as a nation should not make us lose our dignity and demureness as a people. They should not make us miss the essence and meanings of Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas and the divine succor they bring, especially the assurance that there is always an end to every negative situation.
“The PDP therefore calls on all Nigerians to use the occasions to reflect on those things that bind us together as a nation; show love to one another and commit the nation into Gods’ hands, even as we charge the political class to be conscious of divine accountability in all their dealings
“On this note, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, on behalf of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC), wishes all Nigerians joyful Eid-El-Maulud and Christmas celebrations.
Signed:
Chief Olisa Metuh
National Publicity Secretary
Khloe Kardashian flashes nipple and bares even more naked flesh in new photo
Khloe Kardashian once again did what she knows best how to do by flashing her nipple and showing off enough flesh in new photo shoot.The reality star showed off her incredible curves in the snaps, as posted by her make-up artist pal Joyce Bonelli.
The Raunchy photo's after the cut.+18 only.
The Raunchy photo's after the cut.+18 only.
President Buhari's wishes Nigerias a Merry Christmas Celebration
Enjoy President Buhari's 2015 Christmas Message to Nigerians.
I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas.On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught.
There can be no doubt that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation.Let us also reach out in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who are in distress at this period of our nation’s history.I particularly urge you all to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The Federal Government will continue to collaborate with state governments and other stakeholders to ease the harsh conditions in IDP camps, while the ultimate objective remains to quickly put an end to insurgency and return the IDPs to their homes.
We must never again allow any group to hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise.Let us also not allow current socio-economic and security challenges to dampen our expectations for a better Nigeria.This administration has taken a number of measures to restore hope to our people. The 2016 Budget defines our commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life.
Our change slogan is not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept. We are determined to bring about tangible changes in the lives of our people.In this regard, efforts will be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone due process, transparency and accountability.
Public office is a public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards.
I wish all Nigerians a Merry Christmas.
Please drive carefully.
MUHAMMADU BUHARI
I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas.On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught.
There can be no doubt that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation.Let us also reach out in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who are in distress at this period of our nation’s history.I particularly urge you all to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
The Federal Government will continue to collaborate with state governments and other stakeholders to ease the harsh conditions in IDP camps, while the ultimate objective remains to quickly put an end to insurgency and return the IDPs to their homes.
We must never again allow any group to hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise.Let us also not allow current socio-economic and security challenges to dampen our expectations for a better Nigeria.This administration has taken a number of measures to restore hope to our people. The 2016 Budget defines our commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life.
Our change slogan is not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept. We are determined to bring about tangible changes in the lives of our people.In this regard, efforts will be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone due process, transparency and accountability.
Public office is a public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards.
I wish all Nigerians a Merry Christmas.
Please drive carefully.
MUHAMMADU BUHARI
Wednesday 23 December 2015
Lamido of Adamawa's Mother passes on
The Adamawa Royal house in the early hours of today Wednesday 23rd December lost the mother of the Lamido of Adamawa Hajiya Sa’adatu Aliyu Mustaphar.
She was 102 years and has since been buried according to Islamic rites.May Allah Bless her soul.
Pciture Credit:Google.
She was 102 years and has since been buried according to Islamic rites.May Allah Bless her soul.
Pciture Credit:Google.
Nollywood stars yesterday visited their brother HarryB Anyanwu in the hospital.
Yesterday was a good day for Actor Harry B Anyanwu who was attacked by hoodlums in Enugu and is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.He was remembers yesterday by some notable Nollywood stars who went to visit him at the hospital and wished him a quick recovery.Those who took some time out of their busy schedule are,the King of Nollywood Pete Edochie,Uncle P and Don Brymo the Americana. Lol.We all are wishing you a quick recovery.More pictures after the cut.
Prince Eke and Muma Gee celebrate 4th Wedding anniversary
Prince Eke shared a photo of his family on this day as he and his wife Muma Gee celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary.The happy hubby shared the above photo and wrote,
"On this 23rd day of December in 2011 ,I said I DO in matrimony, Few years later God has brought us this far,God in his infinite mercies will never let us down,with your prayers and good wishes ,years will be like hours ,thank you all for your support and prayers .may God grant you your heart desires in Jesus name .amen "
We wish them more happier years ahead.
"On this 23rd day of December in 2011 ,I said I DO in matrimony, Few years later God has brought us this far,God in his infinite mercies will never let us down,with your prayers and good wishes ,years will be like hours ,thank you all for your support and prayers .may God grant you your heart desires in Jesus name .amen "
We wish them more happier years ahead.
Checkout AfroCandy's Raunchy Christmas greeting photos
Judith Opara Mazagwu also know as AfroCandy shared her seasons greetings photo wishing all her fans a Merry Xmas and Prosperous New Year.She used this opportunity to warn against people who come to her page to comment and tell her that she is copying someone.She clearly stated that she has been blocking such people from her list and will continue to block more people who tell her things she dislikes.Everyone please take note.Her warning below,
"Listen I block people who come here talking shit about who's taking over or whatever I ain't Competing with nobody I'm still doing what I was doing before they came out and still gonna do what I do until they're gone so don't patronize me you can go their pages to post your bullshit as I've blocked Thousands am not trying increase my Numbers pls stay here or get the Fuck out period!"
"Listen I block people who come here talking shit about who's taking over or whatever I ain't Competing with nobody I'm still doing what I was doing before they came out and still gonna do what I do until they're gone so don't patronize me you can go their pages to post your bullshit as I've blocked Thousands am not trying increase my Numbers pls stay here or get the Fuck out period!"
Tuesday 22 December 2015
‘Buhari’s Budget A Big Fraud' - PDP
This is the beauty of democracy.The opposition party will never agree with what the ruling party does or says.After the presentation of the 2016 budget by President Buhari to the National Assembly they opposition party PDP have said the budget is a big fraud.This is contained in a statement issued by the Peoples Democratic Party's National Publicity Secretary Olisah Metuh.Read below.
Press Statement
‘Buhari’s Budget A Big Fraud' - PDP
…Says President Planning To Mortgage Nigeria’s Future
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the N6.8 trillion 2016 federal budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday as a big fraud and executive conspiracy tailored towards mortgaging the future of the nation.
Press Statement
‘Buhari’s Budget A Big Fraud' - PDP
…Says President Planning To Mortgage Nigeria’s Future
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the N6.8 trillion 2016 federal budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday as a big fraud and executive conspiracy tailored towards mortgaging the future of the nation.
DJ Cuppy shares cute family photo
Fast rising female DJ and daughter of Billionaire businessman DJ cuppy shared her family photo with the caption family first.In the photo is his Billionaire father Femi Otedola,His elder brother Prince Otedola, and her younger sister posing for a selfie.
Flavour shares season's greeting with a topless sexy photo.
Singer Flavour Nabania took to his instagram to wish his fans a wonderful Christmas celebration and prosperous new new with a New topless sexy Photo.
They go to strip clubs i bring strip clubs to myself-Floyd Mayweather
Prolific boxer Floyd Mayweather is currently dissing some people who always visit strip clubs to have fun.he shared a photo of himself laying over some spilled cash and said he is capable of bringing strippers to himself anywhere he wishes.That's the power of money talking.
Picture Credit:Instagram.
Picture Credit:Instagram.
Full text of President Buhari's 2016 Budget Address at The National Assembly Today.
FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI'S 2016 BUDGET ADDRESS AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TODAY.
PROTOCOLS
I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here.
2. I know the state of our economy is a source of concern for many. This has been further worsened by the unbridled corruption and security challenges we have faced in the last few years. From those who have lost their jobs, to those young people who have never had a job, to the people in the North East whose families and businesses were destroyed by insurgents, this has been a difficult period in our nation’s history, lessons that we must not forget or ignore, as we plan for the future.
PROTOCOLS
I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here.
2. I know the state of our economy is a source of concern for many. This has been further worsened by the unbridled corruption and security challenges we have faced in the last few years. From those who have lost their jobs, to those young people who have never had a job, to the people in the North East whose families and businesses were destroyed by insurgents, this has been a difficult period in our nation’s history, lessons that we must not forget or ignore, as we plan for the future.
Celebrate Christmas and Go to jail-Sultan of Brunei warns
Residents of Brunei an oil rich country has been warned by the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah against celebrating Christmas.The rich ruler who is know for stoning gay's has diverted his dictatorial attitude to Christians who make 20% of the resident of Brunei.This new law is directed more to Muslims who risk getting stoned or getting 5 years imprisonment if found celebrating Christmas with Christians.
Christians has been also be warned to have a very low key celebration to avoid the wrath of the ruler.If they must celebrate they should celebrate in secret.According to a report by Borneo Bulletin,
“According to the State Mufti’s Fatwa (decree), believers of other religions that live under the rule of an Islamic country according to Islam may practise their religion or celebrate their religious festivities among their community, with the condition that the celebrations are not publicised or displayed openly to Muslims.
“Festivities of religions other than Islam sometimes drive certain Muslims to celebrate. It is not just about the celebration but their faith and belief. And when celebrating such festivities, there certainly exists beliefs and practices that are against the teachings of Islam.
“Sometimes such beliefs are infused with entertainment to enliven or for any other religious purposes which Muslims are unaware of. The Ummah should be careful not to follow such celebrations that are totally not related to Islam.
Christians has been also be warned to have a very low key celebration to avoid the wrath of the ruler.If they must celebrate they should celebrate in secret.According to a report by Borneo Bulletin,
“According to the State Mufti’s Fatwa (decree), believers of other religions that live under the rule of an Islamic country according to Islam may practise their religion or celebrate their religious festivities among their community, with the condition that the celebrations are not publicised or displayed openly to Muslims.
“Festivities of religions other than Islam sometimes drive certain Muslims to celebrate. It is not just about the celebration but their faith and belief. And when celebrating such festivities, there certainly exists beliefs and practices that are against the teachings of Islam.
“Sometimes such beliefs are infused with entertainment to enliven or for any other religious purposes which Muslims are unaware of. The Ummah should be careful not to follow such celebrations that are totally not related to Islam.
Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose inaugurate LGA chairmen
The Lion of Ekiti state who is also the Governor His excellency Ayodele Fayose yesterday inaugurated the Newly elected Local Government Chairman in all the 16 local government council of the state.He urged them to work diligently and focus more on increasing their internally generated revenue.Can other state governor's emulate from this man and conduct Local Government elections than appointing caretaker committees every time.
Read the post shared on Ayodele Fayose organization Mr.Bola Agboola who i believe was present at the inauguration.
"Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has urged the 16 newly-elected council chairmen to take the issue of internally-generated revenue serious, emphasising the need to strive to augment statutory allocations.
Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Monday during the inauguration of the chairmen, the governor also said in line with the policy of empowering people at local level, each councillor and chairman would use N20,000 out of their monthly salaries to empower two persons in their wards.
Read the post shared on Ayodele Fayose organization Mr.Bola Agboola who i believe was present at the inauguration.
"Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has urged the 16 newly-elected council chairmen to take the issue of internally-generated revenue serious, emphasising the need to strive to augment statutory allocations.
Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Monday during the inauguration of the chairmen, the governor also said in line with the policy of empowering people at local level, each councillor and chairman would use N20,000 out of their monthly salaries to empower two persons in their wards.
Monday 21 December 2015
Michel Platini & Sepp Blatter banned by Fifa for Eight Years
The Fifa ethics committee who has been investing some allegations against Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Uefa boss Michel Platini have found them guilty and have suspended them for good eight years.They will not participate from all football-related activities with effect from today.They can only enjoy watching football from the comfort of their homes.
They were found guilty of breaches surrounding a £1.3m ($2m) "disloyal payment" made to Platini in 2011 and they committee said they demonstrated an "abusive execution" of their positions.
In a reaction the former Fifa Boss Sepp Blatter in a news conference said "I will fight for me and for Fifa" while the former Uefa Boss Michel Platini said the decision was a "masquerade" intended to "dirty" his name.They have both bluntly denied the allegations and might head to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport(Cas).
They were found guilty of breaches surrounding a £1.3m ($2m) "disloyal payment" made to Platini in 2011 and they committee said they demonstrated an "abusive execution" of their positions.
In a reaction the former Fifa Boss Sepp Blatter in a news conference said "I will fight for me and for Fifa" while the former Uefa Boss Michel Platini said the decision was a "masquerade" intended to "dirty" his name.They have both bluntly denied the allegations and might head to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport(Cas).
Read and enjoy Jose Mourinho statement in full after his sack
Embattled Jose Mourinho who was recently sacked from Chelsea FC has released a statement through his agency CAA stating he was not going to go on sabbatical but will remain in England with his family with the hope of getting a new job with any of the Premier league clubs.Although fingers are pointing that he might be the next manager for Manchester United.How true is this?Well lets keep listening.Read his full statement below.
"José Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea Football Club because he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had not won for many years. He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club.
"During his career, José has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.
"José Mourinho is pleased that he returned to Chelsea Football Club because he was able to give the fans another Premier League title, which they had not won for many years. He is immensely proud of his eight trophies at Chelsea, and thanks the fans for all their support throughout his two spells at the club.
"During his career, José has sometimes chosen to leave a club, but only at Chelsea has the club decided that he should leave.
Nigerian's should be patient with our party (APC)-Speaker Dogara
Following the recent outcry of Nigerian's on the dwindling state of the nation.The people have cried out accusing the ruling party the All progressive Party (APC) of deceiving Nigerians with lies and not fulfilling their campaign promised.The speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Yakubu Dogara have replied and pleaded with the citizens to have patience with his party and give them time ,assuring the masses that they would not regret voting their party in.This was disclosed in a press statement made public by his Special Adviser (Media and Public Affairs) Turaki Hassan saying,
"Nigerians will soon begin to reap dividends of the promises made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) when the 2016 budget is passed into law, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said.
"Nigerians will soon begin to reap dividends of the promises made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) when the 2016 budget is passed into law, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said.
Friday 18 December 2015
BREAKING NEWS: Former NSA Dasuki, and 4 others granted bail today
It has been confirmed that the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki,along four others who are a former director of finance at the office of the NSA, Shuaibu Salisu, a former Group General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Aminu Baba Kusa and two firms, Acacia Holdings Limited and Reliance Reference Hospital has been granted bail by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf granted bail to them on the sum of N250 Million and on the condition that they produce a surety each who must be a serving or retired civil servant not lower than the rank of a director.
The civil servant must also show possession of a property within the FCT worth the same amount, the judge ordered.
All the accused
were also asked to deposit copies of their international passports with the court registrar. They are to also notify the court of any travel arrangement outside the FCT.
I thought Bail was free in Nigeria or it is only in the Police that it is free because they are our friends....
Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf granted bail to them on the sum of N250 Million and on the condition that they produce a surety each who must be a serving or retired civil servant not lower than the rank of a director.
The civil servant must also show possession of a property within the FCT worth the same amount, the judge ordered.
All the accused
were also asked to deposit copies of their international passports with the court registrar. They are to also notify the court of any travel arrangement outside the FCT.
I thought Bail was free in Nigeria or it is only in the Police that it is free because they are our friends....
Rev.Father Mbaka visits Presidential Villa.(Photos)
It seems that Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka of Adoration Ministries Enugu is currently on a courtesy visit to the State house in Aro Rock Villa.Saharareporters shared a photo where he was pictured with the President Gen.Buhari and His Vice Osibanjo.Please pray for Nigeria in distress.
Photo News Credit:Saharreporters.
Photo News Credit:Saharreporters.
"I am the best manager they can work with"Jose Mourinho tells Chelsea players.
This statement "I am the best manager they can work with" is credited to sacked Chelsea FC manager Jose Mourinho.He made the statement during an interview while he appeared at "The Clare Balding Show", filmed on December 2.This was days before he was shown the back door, Mourinho said:
'I think they need to like to work with me. I think they need to understand that I am the best manager they can work with, I think that is very, very important.
'Like me, don't like me, the person, the man, big friends, that's a supplement but I think it's fundamental that the manager is somebody the players can look at and know that he's good.
'I always establish the impossible target and I tell them this is the impossible target but the target is to win every match.
'They know that is impossible and this season is proving that it is really impossible.
'But I think it's the target, you have to go to every match, it doesn't matter which competition it is, and you want to win and you feel that you can win. I think that's the important thing.'
'I give everything I have, sometimes maybe too much, sometimes maybe too emotional but I do that with every club so for me I did that with everyone but the only one where I wear the shirt twice was Chelsea because I was in the club where I was, I left and I came back so I would say Chelsea,' he said.
'But I have also to confess that Inter (Milan) was really special, and Porto was my beginning and I can't forget that. And a giant like Real Madrid is also an honour to manage.'
Culled from mailonline
'I think they need to like to work with me. I think they need to understand that I am the best manager they can work with, I think that is very, very important.
'Like me, don't like me, the person, the man, big friends, that's a supplement but I think it's fundamental that the manager is somebody the players can look at and know that he's good.
'I always establish the impossible target and I tell them this is the impossible target but the target is to win every match.
'They know that is impossible and this season is proving that it is really impossible.
'But I think it's the target, you have to go to every match, it doesn't matter which competition it is, and you want to win and you feel that you can win. I think that's the important thing.'
'I give everything I have, sometimes maybe too much, sometimes maybe too emotional but I do that with every club so for me I did that with everyone but the only one where I wear the shirt twice was Chelsea because I was in the club where I was, I left and I came back so I would say Chelsea,' he said.
'But I have also to confess that Inter (Milan) was really special, and Porto was my beginning and I can't forget that. And a giant like Real Madrid is also an honour to manage.'
Culled from mailonline
PDP says Media Persecution Unnecessary
Press statement from the opposition party People's Democratic Party.
December 17, 2015
Press Statement
Corruption: Media Persecution Unnecessary
Our attention has been drawn to a publication in a national daily wherein the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly stated that the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh raised an alarm on threats to his life because, according to them, he was being investigated on money laundering charges of transferring funds to key members of the PDP.
This office indeed finds it curious and diversionary that Chief Metuh’s public outcry against the federal government on threats to his life is now being replied by the EFCC with allegation of transferring money to party members.
December 17, 2015
Press Statement
Corruption: Media Persecution Unnecessary
Our attention has been drawn to a publication in a national daily wherein the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reportedly stated that the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh raised an alarm on threats to his life because, according to them, he was being investigated on money laundering charges of transferring funds to key members of the PDP.
This office indeed finds it curious and diversionary that Chief Metuh’s public outcry against the federal government on threats to his life is now being replied by the EFCC with allegation of transferring money to party members.
Photos from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Daughter's traditional Marriage
Yesterday the 17th of December will be a day to remember in delta State as the Governor attracted people from all parts of the world to witness the traditional wedding ceremony of his daughter Marilyn Okowa.
Marilyn Okowa married her hubby Mr Gbalahon Daramola in the event which took place at Governor Okowa's residence at Owa, Ika North-East local government area of Delta State.Photos from the ceremony after the cut.
Marilyn Okowa married her hubby Mr Gbalahon Daramola in the event which took place at Governor Okowa's residence at Owa, Ika North-East local government area of Delta State.Photos from the ceremony after the cut.
EFCC boss Advocates Time Frame for Corruption Cases
Press statement from the office of the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 called on the National Assembly to enact a law to fix a time frame for the determination of corruption cases.
He said such a law would fast-track corruption cases in court.
The EFCC boss made the plea while receiving members of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes led by its Chairman, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who were in the Commission on an oversight visit.
The anti graft czar sought the support of the Senate Committee to make the anti graft war successful saying, “we need the support of this Committee to achieve the mandate given to us to help rescue our country from the shackles of corruption”.
He also identified inadequate office accommodation as a major challenge facing the Commission since its creation 12years ago, and called on the Committee to use its good offices to fast-track the completion of the Commission’s Head Office project.
Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 called on the National Assembly to enact a law to fix a time frame for the determination of corruption cases.
He said such a law would fast-track corruption cases in court.
The EFCC boss made the plea while receiving members of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes led by its Chairman, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who were in the Commission on an oversight visit.
The anti graft czar sought the support of the Senate Committee to make the anti graft war successful saying, “we need the support of this Committee to achieve the mandate given to us to help rescue our country from the shackles of corruption”.
He also identified inadequate office accommodation as a major challenge facing the Commission since its creation 12years ago, and called on the Committee to use its good offices to fast-track the completion of the Commission’s Head Office project.
Ubi Franklin wins Best Artist Manager 2015 beats Awards
Ubi Franklin the manager of Iyanya,techno,selebobo and dj coublon yesterday won the Best Artist Manager 2015 Beats awards.The happy manager thanked the artist's that he is managing for giving him the opportunity to manage them.He also thanked his wife Lilian Esoro for also giving him the chance to manage her too.Lol.Congratulations Ubi on your good managerial skills.His caption after after the cut,
Nollywood Actor HarryB anyanwu explains his survival from hospital bed
One of the notable Nollywood actors today sent a shout-out to all his fans from his hospital bed where he is recovering from an attack on his life.The actor was attacked by hoodlums in Enugu state where he resides thank God he survived and was able to speak.
"To all my noble fans, this is d reason 4 my sudden absence 4rm IG. I was brutally attacked last week friday (11 Dec. 2015) by some unscrupulous young men right here in Enugu (my own 042 ).
To God b d glory d glory I was lucky to survive d heinous onslaught, cos they chapped my right leg with an axe. Thanks to ur endless prayers & unprecedented support I am still alive today. One love Naija"
Another photo of his badly damaged leg after the cut.
Picture Credit:Ikenna Best Movies/Instagram.
"To all my noble fans, this is d reason 4 my sudden absence 4rm IG. I was brutally attacked last week friday (11 Dec. 2015) by some unscrupulous young men right here in Enugu (my own 042 ).
To God b d glory d glory I was lucky to survive d heinous onslaught, cos they chapped my right leg with an axe. Thanks to ur endless prayers & unprecedented support I am still alive today. One love Naija"
Another photo of his badly damaged leg after the cut.
Picture Credit:Ikenna Best Movies/Instagram.
Thursday 17 December 2015
Chelsea Handler pose topless with her dogs.(Photo)
Excited American comedian who is proud to be part of the rachaelray santa paws2015 this afternoon posed topless with her dogs using her palm to cover her breast.She took to her instagram account to share the photo and captioned it,
"Thank you, @rachaelray for donating $10k to my favorite charity, @HilarySwank's Hilaroo Foundation. #santapaws2015 "
Picture Credit: Chelsea handler/Instagram.
"Thank you, @rachaelray for donating $10k to my favorite charity, @HilarySwank's Hilaroo Foundation. #santapaws2015 "
Picture Credit: Chelsea handler/Instagram.
Checkout Zahara Buhari's Birthday Cake.
It is a double celebration for the first family.Today is President Buhari's birthday while tomorrow is the birthday of his pretty Daughter Zahara.The same confectionery that baked his fathers cake also baked her cake.
Photo credit frostcake/Instagram.
Photo credit frostcake/Instagram.
Jose Mourinho finally sacked by Chelsea FC Board.
It has been a season or torment for all Chelsea FC fans all over the world.They have been on 15 points after 16 marches which is unusual for the club.The club owners did not find the situation funny and today after a very long board meeting decided to offload their talkative manager.Below is Chelsea's board decision.
"Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent.
"All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013"
"His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history.
"But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.
"The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea.
"His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge.
"The club's focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential.
"There will be no further comment until a new appointment is made."
Today he will be called "Mourinho The Unhappy One"
"Chelsea Football Club and Jose Mourinho have today parted company by mutual consent.
"All at Chelsea thank Jose for his immense contribution since he returned as manager in the summer of 2013"
"His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history.
"But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.
"The club wishes to make clear Jose leaves us on good terms and will always remain a much-loved, respected and significant figure at Chelsea.
"His legacy at Stamford Bridge and in England has long been guaranteed and he will always be warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge.
"The club's focus is now on ensuring our talented squad reaches its potential.
"There will be no further comment until a new appointment is made."
Today he will be called "Mourinho The Unhappy One"
Tuesday 15 December 2015
Genevieve Nnaji Celebrates her Father as he turns 80 years.
Screen goddess Chief Genevieve Nnaji took to her instagram account to celebrate her father Pa Nnaji who turned a year older today.The happy daughter shared her joy and confessed that her father being 80 years and still strong has been God's greatest gift to her.Her caption below.
Donald Trump comes for Hilary Clinton on Twitter calls her "weak"
This man called Donald Trump has been saying his mind since he began his Presidential bid campaign.His attacks of his opponents took another turn as he took to Twitter to say Hilary Clinton is weak and does not have the STRENGTH AND STAMINA to handle the post of the President of United States of America.
Let all watch as the drama unfolds and who emerges come 2016.
Let all watch as the drama unfolds and who emerges come 2016.
World's bendiest woman Zlata released her 2016 calendar after marriage split
Russian gymnast Julia Guenthel also known as Zlata has released her 2016 calendar after split with her husband.In the photos she released she posed in leather and lingerie to adopt some miraculous poses that has defied the lay of biology.
She said: 'After this year's separation from my husband, I wanted to emphasis my charms in the new calendar.
'That was the idea for my new calendar.'
She has titled her 2016 calendar 'Beauty Embodied in Flexibility.' More pictures after the cut.
She said: 'After this year's separation from my husband, I wanted to emphasis my charms in the new calendar.
'That was the idea for my new calendar.'
She has titled her 2016 calendar 'Beauty Embodied in Flexibility.' More pictures after the cut.
Monday 14 December 2015
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos Approves Construction of Flyover Bridge For Ajah, Abule Egba
This is a good news for residents of Ajah and Abule Egba as the Governor of Lagos state has approved the construction of Flyover bridges in these areas to ease the traffic situations suffered by the residents.The Governor shared this good news through his Akinwunmi Ambode news and events news portal.
The Lagos State Government has approved the construction of flyover bridges for two of the State’s high-density traffic zones – Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction.
The two major projects were approved by the State’s Executive Council and have been duly awarded to contractors for a speedy commencement of work.
In a press release issued on Sunday by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the projects will be completed within 16 months as part of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s ongoing road infrastructure projects across the state.
The statement said the construction of the reinforced concrete flyover and signalized intersection at Ajah roundabout will be undertaken simultaneously with the rehabilitation of Freedom Road in Lekki, with a view to reducing the heavy traffic being recorded at the Ajah round-about and the Lekki-Ikoyi axis.
Ayorinde said the Ajah flyover bridge will have a solar-powered signalized intersection in order to greatly improve traffic, while the upgrade of Freedom Road is expected to ease traffic considerably for vehicles using the Third Roundabout to connect Lekki through Admiralty way.
While the Ajah project will ease movement of residents and commuters on the Lagos Island – Ibeju Lekki areas, the construction of the reinforced concrete dual-carriage flyover bridge at Abule Egba junction will equally bring joy and relief to millions of commuters that use the Lagos -Abeokuta Expressway in Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area of the State on a daily basis when completed.
Like the Ajah project, Ayorinde said the Abule Egba flyover bridge will also have signalised intersection under it to service Oko-Oba and other link roads within the axis.
To underscore its commitment to road infrastructure development that seeks to touch every area of the State that may have been inadvertently left behind, Ayorinde said that the State government has also awarded contracts for the rehabilitation and upgrade of strategic arterial/inner roads in Epe Local Government Area of the State.
While noting that Epe division of the State is currently undergoing rapid industrial and commercial growth arising from the commencement of developmental projects such as oil refinery, air and sea ports as well as citing of various industries within the Lekki Free Trade Zones (LFTZ), the Commissioner said a massive upgrade of strategic roads within the Epe division had become necessary.
According to him, some of the areas to be rehabilitated and upgraded in Epe include Lagos Road, Prof. Agbalajobi Road, Awolowo Road (Marine Police/Oke Oyinbo – Hamarun); as well as network of roads in Oloja Estate, Araga Road and Oke Osho junction –Itokin, among others.
The Commissioner said the newly awarded road contracts are coming on the heels of several other projects being constructed by the Ambode administration through the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, some of which are either completed or nearing completion.
He listed areas such as Brown Street in Oshodi, Ago Palace Way in Okota as well as Okota-Century road, Ijegun -Igando Road, Ayobo-Ipaja Road, Okesuna Street, Shomolu and Coker-Aguda Road in Surulere, as among projects at various stages of advance work.
He said as at last weekend, more than 300 roads have been repaired and rehabilitated through the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC)’s ceaseless road maintenance that has left no local government area unattended to.
In line with the government’s zero tolerance for potholes, Ayorinde said another hundred roads have been earmarked for repairs before the new year to underscore Governor Ambode’s top priority to ensure motorable roads and infrastructural development across the State.
The Lagos State Government has approved the construction of flyover bridges for two of the State’s high-density traffic zones – Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction.
The two major projects were approved by the State’s Executive Council and have been duly awarded to contractors for a speedy commencement of work.
In a press release issued on Sunday by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the projects will be completed within 16 months as part of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s ongoing road infrastructure projects across the state.
The statement said the construction of the reinforced concrete flyover and signalized intersection at Ajah roundabout will be undertaken simultaneously with the rehabilitation of Freedom Road in Lekki, with a view to reducing the heavy traffic being recorded at the Ajah round-about and the Lekki-Ikoyi axis.
Ayorinde said the Ajah flyover bridge will have a solar-powered signalized intersection in order to greatly improve traffic, while the upgrade of Freedom Road is expected to ease traffic considerably for vehicles using the Third Roundabout to connect Lekki through Admiralty way.
While the Ajah project will ease movement of residents and commuters on the Lagos Island – Ibeju Lekki areas, the construction of the reinforced concrete dual-carriage flyover bridge at Abule Egba junction will equally bring joy and relief to millions of commuters that use the Lagos -Abeokuta Expressway in Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area of the State on a daily basis when completed.
Like the Ajah project, Ayorinde said the Abule Egba flyover bridge will also have signalised intersection under it to service Oko-Oba and other link roads within the axis.
To underscore its commitment to road infrastructure development that seeks to touch every area of the State that may have been inadvertently left behind, Ayorinde said that the State government has also awarded contracts for the rehabilitation and upgrade of strategic arterial/inner roads in Epe Local Government Area of the State.
While noting that Epe division of the State is currently undergoing rapid industrial and commercial growth arising from the commencement of developmental projects such as oil refinery, air and sea ports as well as citing of various industries within the Lekki Free Trade Zones (LFTZ), the Commissioner said a massive upgrade of strategic roads within the Epe division had become necessary.
According to him, some of the areas to be rehabilitated and upgraded in Epe include Lagos Road, Prof. Agbalajobi Road, Awolowo Road (Marine Police/Oke Oyinbo – Hamarun); as well as network of roads in Oloja Estate, Araga Road and Oke Osho junction –Itokin, among others.
The Commissioner said the newly awarded road contracts are coming on the heels of several other projects being constructed by the Ambode administration through the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, some of which are either completed or nearing completion.
He listed areas such as Brown Street in Oshodi, Ago Palace Way in Okota as well as Okota-Century road, Ijegun -Igando Road, Ayobo-Ipaja Road, Okesuna Street, Shomolu and Coker-Aguda Road in Surulere, as among projects at various stages of advance work.
He said as at last weekend, more than 300 roads have been repaired and rehabilitated through the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC)’s ceaseless road maintenance that has left no local government area unattended to.
In line with the government’s zero tolerance for potholes, Ayorinde said another hundred roads have been earmarked for repairs before the new year to underscore Governor Ambode’s top priority to ensure motorable roads and infrastructural development across the State.
Governor Nyesom Wike shares throwback photo with wife
The Executive Governor of River States his excellency Nyesom Wike today shared a throw back photo with his wife holding their law robes and he captioned it "My humble beginning with my lovely wife"
Sunday 13 December 2015
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hails Mesut Ozil performance
England and Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain today praised the entire performance of his teammate Mesut Ozil and said he is 'unbelievable player'.
The Arsenal attacker who has been outstanding this season today set a new Premier League record of seven assists in consecutive matches taking Arsenal to a strong point to challenge for the Premier league title.Read his statements in an interview with Arsenal.com
'This year he (Ozil) has been a real focal part of the side and I think that has helped his confidence,' the England international told Arsenal.com
'We know that if we can give Mesut the ball, we can trust that he will make things happen time after time.
'He has always been an unbelievable player and a player I have admired for a number of years before he came here and even when he has been at Arsenal he has always shown the quality.
'I just think his quality is coming out a bit more. Obviously he has a couple of good players around him to help him.
'But that has really helped him to come out and show how good he is, week in and week out.
'Mesut has always been a quality player at Arsenal and this year he has been amazing so let's hope he can keep it up.'
Photo and news credit from Arsenal.com
The Arsenal attacker who has been outstanding this season today set a new Premier League record of seven assists in consecutive matches taking Arsenal to a strong point to challenge for the Premier league title.Read his statements in an interview with Arsenal.com
'This year he (Ozil) has been a real focal part of the side and I think that has helped his confidence,' the England international told Arsenal.com
'We know that if we can give Mesut the ball, we can trust that he will make things happen time after time.
'He has always been an unbelievable player and a player I have admired for a number of years before he came here and even when he has been at Arsenal he has always shown the quality.
'I just think his quality is coming out a bit more. Obviously he has a couple of good players around him to help him.
'But that has really helped him to come out and show how good he is, week in and week out.
'Mesut has always been a quality player at Arsenal and this year he has been amazing so let's hope he can keep it up.'
Photo and news credit from Arsenal.com
Davido shares adorable photo with daughter
Davido is a caring father.He took out time from his busy schedule to be with his daughter.The"Aye" crooner shared the photo on his instagram account and captioned it "BEA".
The girl is already an omo,omo baba olowo.
The girl is already an omo,omo baba olowo.
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal blast billionaire Donald Trump on Twitter calls him a "Disgrace"
Donald Trumps statement on Muslims have brought him international criticism which might cost him his Presidential ambition.Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal took to his twitter account to blast the Billionaire and called him a disgrace to the United States.The blast came after Donald Trump called for a ban on Muslims entering United states which he is planning to be their New President come 2016.Prince Alwaleed also called on the Republican front-runner to immediately withdraw from the U.S. presidential race.
His tweet below,
His tweet below,
Saturday 12 December 2015
Disabled elderly passenger shed tears as flight attendant kneels down to feed him
This kind gesture was done by an airline flight attendant in south China which melted the hearts of passengers on the flight from Zhengzhou to Hainan in south China.The flight attendant Fan Xuesong,after serving passengers with food on-board noticed a disabled elderly man who was finding it difficult to eat knelt down and offered to feed the 71-year-old named Mr Niu.This kind gesture made the man suddenly began to shed tears as reported by The People's Daily Online.
Fan Xuesong speaking after the photo of her kind gesture went viral and touched millions of people in china said: "When I started to feed him dinner, the old man suddenly began to cry."
Information reaching us have it that Two years ago Mr Niu, who is a retired professor of medicine, had a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and wheelchair bound that made him unable to feed himself.
More photos after the cut,
Fan Xuesong speaking after the photo of her kind gesture went viral and touched millions of people in china said: "When I started to feed him dinner, the old man suddenly began to cry."
Information reaching us have it that Two years ago Mr Niu, who is a retired professor of medicine, had a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and wheelchair bound that made him unable to feed himself.
More photos after the cut,
Former VP.Atiku Abubakar visited internally displaced children at the Yola orphanage (Photos)
The Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar yesterday took out time from his busy schedule to visit the internally displaced children at the Yola orphanage.Many Nigerians on his social media account applauded the gesture and wished him well.He took to his facebook account to share the information.
Photos from the orphanage after the cut,
Photos from the orphanage after the cut,
Full text of Thisday publisher, Nduka Obaigbena's Letter to the EFCC
It is on news that the Chairman and Editor-in-chief of Thisday Newspapers group Mr.Nduka Obaigbena has been invited by the EFCC to give clarifications on supposed millions paid to him through the office of the National Security adviser.Since he is not in the country he has send a letter to the commission clearing his face pending when he arrives into the country to honor his invitation.
Find below the full text of Thisday publisher, Nduka Obaigbena's Letter to the EFCC,
The Executive Chairman,
The Economic & Financial Crimes C omission, 5, Fomella Street, Wuse 11,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Attention: OLAOLU ADEGBITE, MFR.
RE: LETTER OF INVITATION.
Please refer to your letter of invitation dated 8th November 2015, which was received in our Abuja Office on the 8th of December 2015.
Find below the full text of Thisday publisher, Nduka Obaigbena's Letter to the EFCC,
The Executive Chairman,
The Economic & Financial Crimes C omission, 5, Fomella Street, Wuse 11,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Attention: OLAOLU ADEGBITE, MFR.
RE: LETTER OF INVITATION.
Please refer to your letter of invitation dated 8th November 2015, which was received in our Abuja Office on the 8th of December 2015.
Friday 11 December 2015
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer delivers identical twin girls
Congratulations to the Mayer's as they welcome a set of identical twins to their family.Marissa Mayer 40,who got married to Silicon Valley investor Zachary Bogue,in 2009 was excited to announce to the world that she delivered in the early hours of Thursday.
She took to her twitter account to announce the good news and wrote,"Zack and I are excited to announce that our identical twin girls were born early this morning. Our whole family is doing great!"
Mayer plans to take just 2 weeks maternity leave compared to her fellow media mogul Mark Zuckerberg who took two months paternity leave to look over her first child named Maxima.Another photo of the couple after the cut.
She took to her twitter account to announce the good news and wrote,"Zack and I are excited to announce that our identical twin girls were born early this morning. Our whole family is doing great!"
Mayer plans to take just 2 weeks maternity leave compared to her fellow media mogul Mark Zuckerberg who took two months paternity leave to look over her first child named Maxima.Another photo of the couple after the cut.
Tuesday 8 December 2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrives France in style.
Prolific boxer Floyd Mayweather landed in France today and as usual took to his social media accounts to notify his fans that he is just arrived into France.Its unfortunate that he did not come to commiserate with them on their terrorist attack that killed some of their citizens He wrote "Just touched down in Nice, France on Air Mayweather. Now, getting on the chopper heading to 007's stomping grounds, Monte-Carlo, Monaco."
Just wondering why he did not carry some stacks of cash with him.
Another photo after the cut.
Just wondering why he did not carry some stacks of cash with him.
Another photo after the cut.
Tuface Idibia and Wife Annie Visits Chima Anyaso and family
Music legend Tuface Idibia and his wife Annie Idibia yesterday visited Business Mogul and Billionaire Chima Anyaso at his Banana island residence.They came to congratulate him on the birth and arrival of his son Master Zala Anyaso.
Annie took to her instagram account to share the photos and confessed to having real fun with the family saying she was happy to carry baby Zala who posses all shades of cuteness.
Maybe Zala will be getting ready to marry one of the Idibia's.
Photo Credit:Annie Idibia
Annie took to her instagram account to share the photos and confessed to having real fun with the family saying she was happy to carry baby Zala who posses all shades of cuteness.
Maybe Zala will be getting ready to marry one of the Idibia's.
Photo Credit:Annie Idibia
Toolzo Covers Genevieve Magazine Bridal Issue
AOP Tolu Oniru, popularly known as Toolzo is on the cover of Genevieve Magazine bridal Issue.The Nigerian Radio presenter of The Beat 99.9 FM stuns on the cover and inside pages of the Magazine looking like a bride ready to say "i DO".
I know this is a rehearsal of her big day ahead.Another photo after the cut.
I know this is a rehearsal of her big day ahead.Another photo after the cut.
Monday 7 December 2015
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