NATIONAL CONVENTION : PDP GETS CARETAKER COMMITTEE
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, 2016 National Convention in Port Harcourt on Saturday approved the setting up of a caretaker committee to run the affairs of the party for three months and also organise the next national convention.
The Caretaker Committee of the PDP has Former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Markarfi as Chairman with Senator Ben Obi as Secretary.
The motion for the setting up of the Caretaker Committee was moved by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswil Akpabio and Seconded by Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Dankwanbo.
The Chairman of the PDP National Convention Planning Committee, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike put the question to delegates of the National Convention which they unanimously approved.
Earlier, Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Austin Opara moved a motion for the dissolution of the National Working Committee and the removal of national officers of the party. The motion was seconded by Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, former Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Governor Wike, Chairman of the National Convention Planning Committee, put the question to the National Convention, which was duly approved.
Also at the 2016 National Convention, the PDP approved the setting aside of the zoning formula previously approved by the National Executive Committee . The National Convention also approved the zoning of the 2019 Presidential Candidate of the PDP to the North.
Addressing the National Convention, the Chairman of the National Convention Planning Committee and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike said that the new PDP Caretaker Committee will only organise the National Convention within 90 days.
The 2016 Port Harcourt National Convention was observed by a team of INEC officials detailed by the commission's headquarters.
Governor Wike said that none of the members of the Caretaker Committee will contest at the National Convention that they will organise.
In his acceptance speech after he was sworn in, Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Markarfi thanked the National Convention for giving them the opportunity to serve and reposition the party.
He said: "Non of us is seeking for any party office. We will work towards rebuilding the party ".
The 2016 National Convention of the PDP witnessed great speeches by party leaders.
Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Walid Jubril while endorsing the 2016 National Convention in Port Harcourt, said that the leaders would work towards greater unity within the party.
Former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus while declaring the convention open, regretted that the APC has failed the people of the country through poor governance which has translated to suffering and poverty across the country.
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu said in 2019 PDP will stage a come-back because APC has destroyed the legacies bequeathed it by the PDP.
Former Senate President, Senator David Mark noted that as a result of the degeneration of the country, Nigerians will, "change the change " in 2016.
Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, said Nigerians are now suffering extreme hunger, insecurity and poverty under the administration of the APC.
He said the governors will do everything within their capacity to strengthen the Party. He said already Nigerians are clamouring for the PDP because after one year, everything has been crippled in the country.
The National Convention attracted delegates from the 36 states of the Federation. The 12 Governors of the PDP, National and State Assembly members, Former Governors, Board of Trustees members and Former National Working Committee members attended the event.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
21st May, 2016.
Sunday, 22 May 2016
Photos:Gumsi Sani Abacha celebrates 17th wedding anniversary
Gumsi Sani Abacha and her Cameroonian husband today celebrated her 17th wedding anniversary.They are still happily married and we wish them many more blessed years ahead.More pictures,
Saturday, 21 May 2016
Kidnap of Kwara APC Chairman, Scribe Unfortunate-Kwara State Governor
The Kwara State Governor has described the kidnap of the Kwara State APC chairman and other a very unfortunate incident and assured that he will Uphold Security of all Kwarans.He disclosed this through a post on his facebook page where he wrote,
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has described as atrocious, despicable and unfortunate the kidnap of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Ishola Balogun Fulani and the State Secretary of the party, Chief Bode Adekanye by yet to be identified people along Abuja -Lokoja Road.
Gov Ahmed in his reaction to the development contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, urged security agencies in the country to ensure early rescue of the APC chiefs.
The governor promised the readiness of the State government to render required assistance to security agencies in ensuring that both men regain their freedom.
Governor Ahmed urged anybody with useful information that could lead to the rescue of the men to avail security agencies such vital information.
The Governor also assured Kwarans that the State government will always do the needful at all times to guarantee the safety of their lives and property at all times.
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has described as atrocious, despicable and unfortunate the kidnap of the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Ishola Balogun Fulani and the State Secretary of the party, Chief Bode Adekanye by yet to be identified people along Abuja -Lokoja Road.
Gov Ahmed in his reaction to the development contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, urged security agencies in the country to ensure early rescue of the APC chiefs.
The governor promised the readiness of the State government to render required assistance to security agencies in ensuring that both men regain their freedom.
Governor Ahmed urged anybody with useful information that could lead to the rescue of the men to avail security agencies such vital information.
The Governor also assured Kwarans that the State government will always do the needful at all times to guarantee the safety of their lives and property at all times.
Friday, 20 May 2016
Checkout the letter a 7 year old girl wrote to her mother on her 30th birthday
Just for allowing her watch a television a 7 year old girl wrote a warm thank you message to her mother on her 30th birthday.
"I love you mommy becuse you let me wacth tv. It's ben nice with you but soon I will have to move on.
I will call you.You are the best mom Ever!"
"I love you mommy becuse you let me wacth tv. It's ben nice with you but soon I will have to move on.
I will call you.You are the best mom Ever!"
DJ Cuppy shares more photos from her graduation
DJ Cuppy shares more pictures from her graduation from New York University for her masters.Her Billionaire father and mother were there present to grace the occasion.More pictures,
Alex Iweobi covers Arsenal magazine June issue
Arsenal forward and Nigerian international Alex Iweobi who played fantastically well last year for his team Arsenal FC is on the cover of Arsenal Magazine June issue.
I regret trekking from Lagos to Abuja for Buhari – Hashimu Suleiman
One of the men who trekked from Lagos to Abuja over Buhari's victory in 2015 presidential election,Hashimu Suleiman,has described his action as a very big mistake for the president to remove fuel subsidy which has made life unbearable and miserable for the masses.
The man expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the president has been ruling Nigeria in the last one year.
He was quoted as saying, “Removing fuel subsidy at this hard time is not palatable to hear, when so many workers and labourers can hardly put food on their table, many companies have folded up, and cost of living is very high.
“Nigerians have been hoping for a positive change for a very long time, enduring hardship and now the Federal government wants to make things worse for the masses.”
Source: Dailypost
The man expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the president has been ruling Nigeria in the last one year.
He was quoted as saying, “Removing fuel subsidy at this hard time is not palatable to hear, when so many workers and labourers can hardly put food on their table, many companies have folded up, and cost of living is very high.
“Nigerians have been hoping for a positive change for a very long time, enduring hardship and now the Federal government wants to make things worse for the masses.”
Source: Dailypost
I can vouch for Buhari "He will NOT steal"- Bola Tinubu
Apex leader of All Progressives Congress (APC),Bola Tinubu, says he can swear for President Muhammadu Buhari in the management of the Nigeria's economy.
He disclosed this while Speaking at the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Friday.He said Buhari is very honest and straightforward.
“I cannot say, I’m a part of the decision that created the situation. I can only say I noticed the communication gap. And I cannot say you are enemies of this government,” he told the executive of the congress.
“Today, we came here to appeal to you. Go back to history, we worked real hard to bring Nigeria on progressive path. For me a progressive government is all about the welfare of the people.
“Mr president, the former president of NLC, and senators are here to make it clear that you are not an enemy of a government that is progressive.
“We have refineries, but they are not serving our people. Is it benefiting the public? Why should we continue problem after problem, and continue to do the same things over and over again.
“We must try new things. I’m here to appeal to you to understand this government. You brought this government in. If change is our slogan, are we collaborating to make it possible?
“This is by the way, we must introduce history… the political history of the country is not being taught in schools anymore.
“In good conscience, many of you who are part of genuine labour struggle know is about progress and not cheap oil.
”We are shipping our labour, oil and opportunities abroad, which is not good for the country.
“Buhari is straightforward. We didn’t say we won’t have problems with him, but he has integrity.
“They brought in SURE-P, but the only thing about SURE-P is corruption. It was sure stealing, sure diversion….
“Buhari will listen to us, we will work together to make this change possible.
“I can swear that Buhari will not touch a penny for personal gain. He has that character and integrity to steer Nigeria.
“Let us look at a new mechanism of doing things.
“Let us work together for a government that we know is honest. My mission here is for peace, for us to return to the negotiating table.
“Let us build Nigeria, let us make it the centre piece of Africa.
“Let us call off this strike. I come to beg on behalf of my party.”
He disclosed this while Speaking at the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Friday.He said Buhari is very honest and straightforward.
“I cannot say, I’m a part of the decision that created the situation. I can only say I noticed the communication gap. And I cannot say you are enemies of this government,” he told the executive of the congress.
“Today, we came here to appeal to you. Go back to history, we worked real hard to bring Nigeria on progressive path. For me a progressive government is all about the welfare of the people.
“Mr president, the former president of NLC, and senators are here to make it clear that you are not an enemy of a government that is progressive.
“We have refineries, but they are not serving our people. Is it benefiting the public? Why should we continue problem after problem, and continue to do the same things over and over again.
“We must try new things. I’m here to appeal to you to understand this government. You brought this government in. If change is our slogan, are we collaborating to make it possible?
“This is by the way, we must introduce history… the political history of the country is not being taught in schools anymore.
“In good conscience, many of you who are part of genuine labour struggle know is about progress and not cheap oil.
”We are shipping our labour, oil and opportunities abroad, which is not good for the country.
“Buhari is straightforward. We didn’t say we won’t have problems with him, but he has integrity.
“They brought in SURE-P, but the only thing about SURE-P is corruption. It was sure stealing, sure diversion….
“Buhari will listen to us, we will work together to make this change possible.
“I can swear that Buhari will not touch a penny for personal gain. He has that character and integrity to steer Nigeria.
“Let us look at a new mechanism of doing things.
“Let us work together for a government that we know is honest. My mission here is for peace, for us to return to the negotiating table.
“Let us build Nigeria, let us make it the centre piece of Africa.
“Let us call off this strike. I come to beg on behalf of my party.”
Emmanuel Adebayor gushes over his daughter Princess Kendra
Emmanuel Adebayor gushes over his daughter as he shared a new photo with her.
"SEA, Appreciate all the blessings in your life, take none for granted. What a blessing to see my Princess Kendra growing everyday".
"SEA, Appreciate all the blessings in your life, take none for granted. What a blessing to see my Princess Kendra growing everyday".
Fabregas and girlfriend Daniella pictured soaking in the sun in Miami
Spanish and Chelsea Midfielder Cesc Fabregas and his girlfriend ,Daniella Semaan,who he has two daughters were seen soaking up the sun in Miami, ahead of this summer's European Championship.
She wore turquoise bikini strolling around the pool as her boyfriend watches her.
She wore turquoise bikini strolling around the pool as her boyfriend watches her.
Heather Whitten gives the real reason she shared "father holding his son in the shower" photo that was brought down by facebook
Heather Whitten,a photographer in Arizona in the USA,shared the reason she posted this photo and her son Fox and husband that went Viral which made facebook to take it down saying it was inappropriate and did not conform with their policy.
"Thomas had spent hours in the shower with him, trying to keep his fever down and letting the vomit and diarrhea rinse off of them both as it came," Whitten wrote in her post accompanying the photo.
"He was so patient and so loving and so strong with our tiny son in his lap... I stepped out and grabbed my camera and came back to snap a few images of it and, of course shared them."
Whitten has been surprised by this reaction and was shocked when people posted negative comments about what was for her a beautiful moment.
"There is nothing sexual or exploitative about this image," she wrote in the initial post. "I was taken aback by how many people missed the story or didn't even look past the nudity to find the story."
"Thomas had spent hours in the shower with him, trying to keep his fever down and letting the vomit and diarrhea rinse off of them both as it came," Whitten wrote in her post accompanying the photo.
"He was so patient and so loving and so strong with our tiny son in his lap... I stepped out and grabbed my camera and came back to snap a few images of it and, of course shared them."
Whitten has been surprised by this reaction and was shocked when people posted negative comments about what was for her a beautiful moment.
"There is nothing sexual or exploitative about this image," she wrote in the initial post. "I was taken aback by how many people missed the story or didn't even look past the nudity to find the story."
Presidency clarifies that the man who followed rescued Chibok girl to the state house in not her husband but her brother
The President issued a statement to clarify that the man who accompanied the rescued Chibok girl is his brother and not his husband as being speculated by some quarters.The statement below,
"Our attention has been drawn to rumours and insinuations that the young man who accompanied Amina Ali to the State House to meet President Buhari is her alleged terrorist abductor.
This is false; there is absolutely no truth to it. The young man who was in the State House (extreme left, in the photograph below) alongside Amina and her baby and mother, is her older brother.
He is different from the man who appeared with her in photos released by the Nigerian military, in the immediate aftermath of Amina's rescue.
All insinuations alleging otherwise are false, mischievous, and should be wholly disregarded.
Under no circumstances will a presidential welcome be extended to terrorists or abductors."
"Our attention has been drawn to rumours and insinuations that the young man who accompanied Amina Ali to the State House to meet President Buhari is her alleged terrorist abductor.
This is false; there is absolutely no truth to it. The young man who was in the State House (extreme left, in the photograph below) alongside Amina and her baby and mother, is her older brother.
He is different from the man who appeared with her in photos released by the Nigerian military, in the immediate aftermath of Amina's rescue.
All insinuations alleging otherwise are false, mischievous, and should be wholly disregarded.
Under no circumstances will a presidential welcome be extended to terrorists or abductors."
Flavour gets hilarious captions from a photo he posted on instagram
Flavour took to his instagram to look for his fans trouble knowing fully well that Nigerian's do not have chill.He shared a photo with this beauty queen as asked his fans to caption it.Read captions below,
We made faster progress against Boko Haram when we curbed corruption in the Military- President Buhari
Press statement from the state house Aso Rock,Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday in Abuja that corruption was largely responsible for the inability of the Nigerian military to quickly defeat Boko Haram.
Speaking at an audience with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, President Buhari said that the loss of 14 local government areas to Boko Haram had greatly tarnished the reputation of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The President noted, however, that with measures taken by his Administration to curb corruption and provide better weaponry, logistics, training and welfare for soldiers on the frontlines, the Nigerian military has now almost totally incapacitated Boko Haram as a fighting force and recovered all territories that were lost to the terrorist sect.
"When we curbed corruption and removed the injustice in the military, we began to make progress," President Buhari said.
Welcoming the support of Muslims across the world for Nigeria's war against Boko Haram, the President said that the war against terrorism was also a war against injustice, which is not condoned by Islam and all the major religions.
"You can't kill the innocent in churches or in mosques and shout Allahu Akbar," President Buhari said, adding that the visit of Dr. El-Tayeb and his expression of solidarity with Nigeria in the war against terrorism was a clear indication of global Muslim support for Nigeria against the unjust killing of the innocent by terrorists.
The President, who reaffirmed his Administration's determination to resettle all persons who were displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, thanked the Grand Imam for the donation of scholarships, educational and medical supplies to Nigeria's Internally Displaced Persons.
Dr. El-Tayeb told President Buhari that Muslims all over the world share Nigeria's pains from terrorism and will continue to support efforts to ensure the return of peace and unity amongst all faiths in the country.
Garba Shehu
SSA to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 18, 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday in Abuja that corruption was largely responsible for the inability of the Nigerian military to quickly defeat Boko Haram.
Speaking at an audience with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, President Buhari said that the loss of 14 local government areas to Boko Haram had greatly tarnished the reputation of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The President noted, however, that with measures taken by his Administration to curb corruption and provide better weaponry, logistics, training and welfare for soldiers on the frontlines, the Nigerian military has now almost totally incapacitated Boko Haram as a fighting force and recovered all territories that were lost to the terrorist sect.
"When we curbed corruption and removed the injustice in the military, we began to make progress," President Buhari said.
Welcoming the support of Muslims across the world for Nigeria's war against Boko Haram, the President said that the war against terrorism was also a war against injustice, which is not condoned by Islam and all the major religions.
"You can't kill the innocent in churches or in mosques and shout Allahu Akbar," President Buhari said, adding that the visit of Dr. El-Tayeb and his expression of solidarity with Nigeria in the war against terrorism was a clear indication of global Muslim support for Nigeria against the unjust killing of the innocent by terrorists.
The President, who reaffirmed his Administration's determination to resettle all persons who were displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, thanked the Grand Imam for the donation of scholarships, educational and medical supplies to Nigeria's Internally Displaced Persons.
Dr. El-Tayeb told President Buhari that Muslims all over the world share Nigeria's pains from terrorism and will continue to support efforts to ensure the return of peace and unity amongst all faiths in the country.
Garba Shehu
SSA to the President
(Media & Publicity)
May 18, 2016
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