APC insists on Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu's removal

APC says Deputy Senate president Ike Ekweremadu who is a member of PDP must be removed from office. Senator Ekweremadu who was also the deputy senate president in the last administration, was elected deputy senate president during the controversial senate leadership election on June 9th which produced Senator Bukola Saraki as Senate President.
A member of the ruling party who spoke on condition of anonymity with Punch, said Ekweremadu serving as deputy senate president will adversely affect President Buhari's administration.

US gay marriage: Robert Mugabe asks Obama to marry him

Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has challenged US President Barack Obama by asking his hand in marriage. His comment comes at the back of the legalization of gay marriage in the US by the Supreme Court.
During Mugabe's weekly radio interview with Zimbabwe’s national radio last Saturday, he said:

Femi Adeshina Blasts Metuh Over Calls To Pray For Buhari

 Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has blasted the national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after its 30-day appraisal of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as leader of Nigeria, noting that, the PDP has “a long road of regrets to travel”.
Adesina in a statement issued on Sunday, said Buhari’s administration was cleaning PDP’s Augean Stable (mess). “It is amusing to read what the National Publicity Secretary of the defeated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, considers a 30-day appraisal of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.

Buhari may not name ministers until September - Report

President Buhari may not name his cabinet members until late August or early September, this is according to a source in the presidency who spoke with Punch. President Buhari is reportedly majorly concerned with cleaning the alleged rot the Jonathan administration left behind before bringing in new ministers.

Buhari reportedly orders arrest of wife's younger brother for extorting N300m from a businessman

 According to a report by Sahara Reporters, President Buhari last Monday June 22nd ordered the arrest of one Musa Yola ( pictured above), said to be the immediate younger brother of his wife, Aisha, for extorting N300 million from an unnamed businessman with a promise to secure an oil bloc for him through his brother-in-law, President Buhari. After finding out what happened, President Buhari reportedly ordered that Musa be brought to him in handcuffs along with the said businessman he duped.

Presidency orders VC, registrar of the Fed University of Otuoke to refund overpaid salaries

The Presidency, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, has instructed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, to refund over payment of salaries running into millions of naira.
The Registrar of the university, David Suowari, was also directed to refundthe sum of N130, 692.71 per month in excess of his due salary.

Same sex marriage declared legal in all 50 states of America

From The Washington Post
    The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a historic victory for gay rights, ruling 5 to 4 that the Constitution requires that same-sex couples be allowed to marry no matter where they live and that states may no longer reserve the right only for heterosexual couples.

Pres. Obama to host Pres. Buhari at the White House on July 20th

A statement from the White House reads

    On Monday, July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House. The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of power. President Obama looks forward to discussing with President Buhari our many shared priorities including U.S.-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to combating Boko Haram, as well as Nigeria’s efforts to advance important economic and political reforms that will help unlock its full potential as a regional and global leader. In addition to hosting President Buhari at the White House, the United States will welcome President Buhari’s senior advisors for consultations with U.S. counterparts and other events aimed at building on the strong U.S.-Nigeria relationship.

Bobbi Kristina's guardian flies lawsuit against Nick Gordon accusing him of abuse & theft

From 11 Alive

    The lawsuit alleges that Gordon presented himself to be Brown's surrogate brother prior to 2012. After Brown inherited a substantial sum of money from her mother, Whitney Houston's estate, Gordon "assumed the position of Brown's boyfriend." Around Jan. 9, 2014, Gordon "perpetuated the fraud that he had married Brown, though in fact he never did so," according to the lawsuit.
    According to the lawsuit, Gordon used that "misrepresentation" as Brown's husband to "control Brown and limit with whom she could interact." The suit alleges that Gordon answered Brown's cell phone, wouldn't allow her to make appointments without his permission and "manipulated her bank relationship so that she could access her money."

Check out stunning pictures of Linda Onu

 So i decided to take some pictures yesterday,just wanna share with you guys.yea i know i have added weight.....See another photo after the cut......

Former Minister faults Buhari's claim of meeting empty treasury, says GEJ left behind $30bn

The immediate past Minister/Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman has faulted President Buhari's claim that the immediate past government left behind an empty treasury.
Pres. Buhari had in a media parley with state House correspondents on Monday June 22nd calimed that his administration met 'virtually an empty treasury'. In a statement released yesterday June 23rd, Dr Suleiman said the Good luck administration left behind $30 billion in the national treasury.

Buhari reportedly cuts number of aides, journalists for foreign, local trips

President Buhari has reportedly reduced the number of journalists and aides that will accompany him on his foreign and local trips. President Buhari's directive was contained in a statement sent from his office to the relevant agencies. Under the new arrangement, two journalists, as against 4, will travel officially with the president.

Buhari orders the dismantling of military checkpoints nationwide

President Buhari has ordered the dismantling of military checkpoints nationwide. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Aliyu Ismaila, made this known to State House correspondents after a meeting President Buhari had with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja earlier today.

Mr. & Mrs. 2face Idibia to play host to Miss Ambassador for Peace Audition After Party.

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NAFDAC warns against consumption of imported Chicken, Turkey & other Poultry products

     Although imported chickens and turkeys have become status symbol in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has come out to strongly warned against the consumption of imported or smuggled frozen poultry frozen meat, even as it has said that imported poultry products, especially chicken and turkey have been discovered to be causative factor in non- communicable diseases (NCDs) and antibiotics resistance.

Photos of President Buhari inside the Presidential office in Aso Rock

 President Buhari moved into Aso Rock yesterday June 21st. This will be his first time operating from the presidential office.

Unknown gunmen assassinate Egba chief, leave note on motive of killing

According to The Nation, the 75 year old Chief, who was until his death, the Oluwo of Ikanna, was sleeping alone in the house when he heard his window break. He woke up to check it out and that was when he was shot dead.
    "My father was sleeping in his bedroom. The bed is close to the window. As the glass was broken, he woke up to see what happened. He took his torch to see who was there. That was how he was shot. The first gunshot was in his hand which was seriously damaged. Maybe when he was still struggling, they shot him again. I guess they shot him three times.” he said.

Donald Trump wants Oprah Winfrey as his running mate

 Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he was running for US President. And now he says he wants talkshow legend Oprah Winfrey as his running mate. In an interview on ABC News, the billionaire businessman was asked who he would like as a running mate and he replied,
    "I think Oprah would be great. I'd love to have Oprah. I think we'd win easily, actually."

‘Stop Making Mockery Of Governance’ PDP Tells APC

Read the press statement below...

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Presidency to stop making mockery of governance with premature celebration of imaginary achievements except if the intention is to set up President Muhammadu Buhari for national and international ridicule.
The party said it was embarrassing that the APC and aides of President Buhari decided to invade the minds of Nigerians with propaganda and tissues of lies instead of assisting the President who was inaugurated three weeks ago to settle down, form a government and deliver his campaign promises to Nigerians.

Photos: Femi Fani Kayode & girlfriend attend his EFCC court hearing

Former Minister Femi Fani Kayode and his girlfriend, Precious Chikwendu spotted at the Federal High court in Lagos today for another hearing on a case filed against him by EFCC.Justice Rita Ofili Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State, has deferred judgment in the case of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, till July 1, 2015.
She told the court on Thursday that she could not deliver judgment in the case, as earlier scheduled, owing to the absence of the lead prosecution counsel, Mr. Festus Keyamo, in court. "It is proper for the entire parties to be around for the judgment, I feel this is the right thing to do... it is better to have everyone present for the judgment”, she said.

Photos: U.S Ambassador visits Senate President

 The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James F Entwistle visited President of the Senate. Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki today. More photos after the cut.

Former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim arrested by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reportedly arrested former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim. He was arrested by EFCC officials at his Asokoro home Abuja this morning at about 10.05am, according to a report by Premium Times. He was picked up after failing to honor an EFCC invitation yesterday June 17th. He is being interrogated over some properties traced to him.

'Your support means the world to me'- Caitlyn Jenner thanks Laverne Cox

 Caitlyn, took to Twitter yesterday to thank one of the most powerful transgenders in the US, actress Laverne Cox for her support. Laverne, who was the first transgender person on the cover of Time magazine, the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy and the first transgender person that will have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, is now also the first transgender person to grace the cover of Entertainment Weekly dressed as the Statue of Liberty.

Photo: Ogun deputy Gov stops her convoy to help accident victim

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga pictured above in the middle as she worked with her staff to save a truck driver who was involved in a lone accident along Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu road in Ogun state.

Aliko Dangote says he will acquire Arsenal FC soon

Africa's Richest man, Aliko Dangote says he will soon buy Arsenal Football club once he completes the refinery that he is building in Lagos. He said this to BBC Hausa on Tuesday June 16th
    “When we get this refinery on track, I will have enough time and enough resources to pay what they are asking for. There were a couple of us who were rushing to buy, and we thought with the prices then, the people who were interested in selling were trying to go for a kill. We backtracked, because we were very busy doing other things, especially our industrialization.”he said

Dangote had shown interest in buying the club when he spoke with

Photo: Mother arrested for stabbing 2 year old son to death in Ogun

A 26-year-old frustrated mother, Funmilayo Tijani has been arrested by the Ogun state police command for allegedly stabbing her two-year-old son, Emmanuel, to death at her residence on Ogunso Street, Orelope Estate, in the Egan, Sango Ota area of the state on May 27th.
According to a report by Punch, Funmi, who is separated from her son's father and lives with her father, was arrested after Neighbors raised an alarm after she was found with a blood stained knife. Her child was later found dead with stab wounds. Mother and late child pictured above

Ondo governor, Mimiko emerges chairman PDP governors forum

Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko has emerged the new Chairman of the PDP governors forum He was elected new chairman at the PDP governors meeting in Abuja today June 17th. He takes over from Akwa-Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, who is now a Senator.

Akwa Ibom New Governor Set To Sell State’s Private Jet

The new governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr Udom Emmanuel is contemplating on disposing the private jet acquired by proceeding administration of Godswill Akpabio. Governor Emmanuel who seems not to be finding the state’s ownership of private jet a worthwhile investment is said to be looking for buyers so that the state will be relieved of the burden of fueling and maintaining it.
Since Governor Emmanuel was inaugurated on May 29, 2015 he is said to prefer travelling by chartered helicopter which he considers less ostentatious. The slash in Federal Allocation and high cost of aviation fuel are other reasons Governor Emmanuel is taking this step, Vanguard reports.

Ramadan Fast Starts Thursday In Several Muslim Countries

Saudi Arabia, the birth place of Islam and other Arab nations have announced that Muslim fasting month Ramadan, would start on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Other countries that made the official announcements are; Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen and Palestine.

Photo: Meet D’Prince' Baby Mama

Her name is Sharon Oparacho and she is 26. Sharon is a graduate of Coventry University in the UK and welcomed a baby with the singer few days ago.

Sen. Saraki reacts to alleged N8.64bn wardrobe allowance for NASS members

Buhari: Old age will limit my performance...Resign without any further delay, PDPMW asks Buhari

Press statement from PDP Watchdog. Read below...

    The PDP Media Watchdog has reacted to the statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari in which he declared and admitted that age will limit the rate of his performance in office as President of Nigeria.
    The group while reacting to the statement on Wednesday June 17, 2015 said the APC and President Buhari are gang of hypocrites and liars. "The PDP is again vindicated by this confession from President Muhammadu Buhari and many more that are yet to come.

Photos:Gov El-Rufai Welcomes President Buhari In Kaduna

He was warmly welcomed by the State Governor,Gov Nasir El-Rufai and the people of Kaduna State.

Photos of APC Governors at their meeting in Abuja yesterday

APC Governors gathered at Imo state governor's lodge in Abuja yesterday June 16th for a meeting. More photos after the cut...

Saraki runs National 'Assembly from private residence

 Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has, since his election as the chairman of the National Assembly on June 9, been attending to official matters at his private residence in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory because the N27.1bn official homes being built for National Assembly’s principal officers are still under construction.

There is a limit to what I can do at 72 - President Buhari

President Buhari says his age will limit his performance as President. He said this while speaking with Nigerians in South Africa on Monday June 15th. He also gave reasons why he joined politics after retiring from the military.

"How I wish I became Head of State when I was a governor, just a few years as a young man. Now at 72, there is a limit to what I can do. But what brought me there I think mainly is because I love this country. I was in the war front for 30 months during the civil war. I lost a lot of loyal people to me, I lost relatives. A lot of Nigerians did too. We lost about two million Nigerians just to keep Nigeria one. So, nobody should come now and tell us rubbish. We are going to remain one country.

"I have been locked up as well, so what?" Buhari fires back at people accusing him of locking them up when he ruled

President Buhari says those who have repeatedly accused him of locking them up while he was Head of State should remember that he was also locked up after he was removed as Head of State in 1985. Speaking to the Nigerian community yesterday in South Africa, Buhari said;
    "This is my first time of attending these types of meetings (AU) and they go on and on until about 1 in the morning. And then you are supposed to start in the morning again. Everybody is repeating what the other speaker has said instead of to keep their mouth shut. Anyways, it is a great experience. I have listened to the address paraphrased by the counsel-general, I’m pleased that wherever Nigerians are whether in South Africa or Saudi Arabia or Europe or Alaska for that matter, you’ll make an impact both positive and negative.

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Photos: Ex Jigawa gov returns to Nigeria, says he will respond to EFCC invitation on Thursday

 Immediate past governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Sule Lamido, who has been accused of conspiring with his sons, Aminu and Mustapha Lamido to steal about N1.3 billion from his state while he was governor, returned to Nigeria yesterday June 15th. He went on holiday immediately after handing over power to the new governor. When he returned yesterday, he was welcomed by his teaming supporters at the Dutse International Airport. See more photos after the cut..

Photos: Buhari returns to Nigeria after attending AU Summit

 President Abuja touched arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja this morning after attending the AU Summit in South Africa. More photos after the cut.....

Buhari may appoint Ministers who are not APC members - Oyegun

APC Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun says President Buhari may appoint some individuals who are not APC members as Ministers into his government.
Oyegun said  Buhari is keen on appointing technocrats who will work with his agenda of moving Nigeria forward. Oyegun said this while speaking with journalists after a meeting in Abuja today.
    "There is absolutely no dispute between the party and the president.

Don’t ban ogogoro, distillers plead with FG

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, had last week, announced the ban of local gin, popularly known as Ogogoro and conduct sensitization across the country, due to the death of more than 60 people who had consumed the local gin in Rivers and Ondo states.
Now producers of  Ogogoro, Okwagbe Distillers Union, Delta State, have appealed to the Federal Government not to ban the production of that brand of alcohol.

My regret as INEC chairman – Prof. Jega

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Monday reviewed his tenure as the boss of the electoral body and concluded that his only regret was that he was unable to create a separate salary structure for INEC workers.
Jega spoke in Abuja during a retreat  titled, “2015 general elections: Lessons and the way forward.” which was organised for the electoral officers of the commission where the report of the 2015 elections was reviewed.

I Don’t Know Why People Are Anxious For Ministers – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari explained, yesterday, that he was yet to appoint his ministers because his predecessor’s transition committee submitted its report on the previous administration to him late.
Buhari, who spoke to newsmen at the Summit of the African Union in Johannesburg, South Africa, said he was being careful in order not to make mistakes in appointing individuals especially to key positions such as in the finance and petroleum ministries.

National Assembly members to get N8.64bn as wardrobe allowance next week

The newly inaugurated members of the National Assembly are to receive N8.64 billion as Wardrobe allowance next week. According to ThisDay, N8.64 billion wardrobe allowance translates to N17.5 million for each of the 360 members of the House of Representatives and N21.5 million for each of the 109 senators. This is asides the other allowances they are entitled to which includes furniture, housing and vehicle.

Don't bribe anybody to see the President or myself - Aisha Buhari warns Nigerians

Speaking at the 'Thank You' dinner she organized to appreciate APC women at the presidential villa on Saturday June 13th, wife of the President, Aisha Buhari warned Nigerians not to fall into the hands of fraudsters who go about asking for money from Nigerians to arrange a meeting between them and the President or his wife.

Photos: Buhari in SA for AU Summit, chairs Peace & Security Council

 President Buhari is in South Africa for the 25th African Union Summit where he chaired the meeting of Peace and Security Council. More pictures after the cut.