Bukola Saraki replies Tinubu

National Leader Bola Tinubu released a statement denying reports that he was working with Saraki to frustrate the screening of president Buhari's ministerial nominees. Senate President Bukola Saraki has now released a statement reacting to Tinubu's statement. Read below ..
    I saw the statement said to be issued by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu over a story published by The Sun newspapers. I have decided not to join issues with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, I know that most Nigerians are aware that there has been no meeting or communication between me and Asiwaju Tinubu since I was elected Senate President. Therefore, I do not see any basis for a newspaper to report that we are both plotting to oppose the President.

Kim Kardashian reveals she may have diabetes

Kim Kardashian  has revealed she may have gestational diabetes. Kim was seen getting an ultrasound shared the shocking news with her family in a promo for the upcoming season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Lai Mohammed reacts to protests, says he deserves ministerial nomination

The National Publicity Secretary of APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed from Kwara state says he deserved the ministerial nomination from his state.
Lai Mohammed in his reaction, to journalists in Ilorin, to counter protest against his ministerial nomination insisted that him and his family registered in Oro, his hometown, adding that he contributed to the development of the party in his local government and the success of the member of house of representatives from that area, telling the people that their protest was unfair.

Another use for Pure Water by Charly boy

The other day at my hotel lobby in Owerri while waiting for my car hire to take me to Awka to meet up my appointment, I saw one of the former minister of state majestically walking in. Since it had been a long while we saw last, we exchanged a lot of pleasantries and hugs. But I got so turned off when he started to bullshit by telling me about the new mansion he was building. Which one is my own I wondered. I know this guy in Abuja already has over 35 posh buildings in choice places, another blood mansion, again????

Senate to Streamlive Ministerial Screening

This is a press statement. Read below
    The 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has announced that the screening and confirmation process of the first batch of ministerial nominees by President Muhammadu Buhari to serve in his cabinet shall be streamed live on the National Assembly website. Www.nass.gov.ng and Www.Senate.gov.ng

Former Bayelsa state governor, Alamieyeseigha dies at 63

Former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha died of Cardiac arrest today at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. He was reported to have gone into a coma two days ago and was placed on life support but didn't make it. May his soul rest in peace.

Copy of partial ministerial nominees list sent by Buhari to Saraki

These are the copies of the ministerial nominees list sent to Senate President Saraki by President Buhari on Sept. 30th. The nominees will be screened from Oct. 13th.

Screening of ministerial nominees will commence on October 13th

Senate President Bukola Saraki says screening of all the 21 ministerial nominees will begin on Tuesday October 13th. See the full list of the nominees and their states of origin after the cut...

Buhari must be screened if he's Petroleum Minister - Senate

The Senate's plenary session will hold tomorrow, where president Buhari's ministerial list will finally be unveiled. And according to Vanguard,
    The Senators are saying the President must, in line with the constitution, submit himself before the Upper Chamber for screening if he appointed himself Minister of Petroleum.
    They are also set to reject an incomplete list, saying the constitution provides for a nominee from each state of the federation and that any list that did not cover the 36 states would suffer serious opposition on the floor of the Senate.

Anambra gov grants 25 prisoners freedom, gives N1m each as part of Independence celebration

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state granted 25 prisoners freedom and gave each of them N1 million for start up. Governor Obiano granted them freedom as part of activities to celebrate Nigeria's 55th independence.

What Buhari is bringing to the table as Oil minister- Femi Adesina

 Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina was a guest on AIT's programme Kakaaki yesterday October 1st where he spoke about Pres. Buhari's recent announcement that he will be overseeing the Ministry of Petroleum resources. According to Femi Adesina, Buhari will be bringing his track record of integrity and transparency while he served as Minister of Petroleum during Obasanjo's military administration in the 70s.

Dieziani arrested in London today

Nigeria's former minister of Petroluem Diezani Alison- Madueke, was arrested in London today alongside four other people by the UK National Crime Agency on behalf of the Nigerian government.
She and the others were arrested for offences related to bribery and corruption investigated by the UK National Crime Agency.

Those who invited wanted ISIS chief to Nigeria arrested in Kano’

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), yesterday, denied playing any part in the process that led to the issuance of Nigerian Visa to the wanted ISIS chief, Ahmed Al Assir in Lebanon, even as it said two men connected to Al Assir, who he was coming to visit in Nigeria, had been arrested in Kano and immediately handed over to the National Security Adviser, General Babagana Monguno (rtd).

Nigeria At 55: FULL Text Of President Buhari’s Speech

 “October 1st is a day for joy and celebrations for us Nigerians, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in because it is the day, 55 years ago; we liberated ourselves from the shackles of colonialism and began our long march to nationhood and to greatness.
“No temporary problems or passing challenges should stop us from honouring this day. Let us remind ourselves of the gifts God has given us. Our Creator has bequeathed to us Numbers – Nigeria is the ninth most populated country on the planet. We have in addition arable land; water; forests; oil and gas; coastline; and solid minerals

See our Independence cake.....

Beautiful!

Why I married 18 year old Adamawa princess - Emir of Kano

Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II has responded to criticisms following his marriage to 18 year old Sa'adatu Barkindo-Musdafa last week. In a private email sent to select people which has leaked to many social media platforms, he explained why he decided to marry Sa'adatu. Read below
    "I am sure NC members all have their views and have kept quiet out of (appropriate) deference to our right to make our individual choice. Obviously I do not need to explain anything to anyone in a purely personal matter but a few points are worthy of note:

Revealed- Eight of Iran's women's football team are men waiting for sex change

 There is controversy brewing after it has been revealed that,eight of Iran's women's football team are men who are awaiting sex swap operations.The country's football bosses have been branded 'unethical' for fielding men as women.

Empress Njama & kids mark Nigeria's 55th independence Anniversary with Photoshoot

 The actress and business woman is celebrating Nigeria's 55th independence anniversary with a photoshoot with some kids from her Charity

Photo:Meet the woman who intentionally went blind because she loves being disabled

 Jewel has Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID), a condition in which able-bodied people believe they are meant to be disabled.
Her need to lose her sight was so strong that in 2006 she decided to blind herself - by having a sympathetic psychologist pour DRAIN CLEANER into her eyes.
According to Jewel, her fascination with blindness began early in childhood.
She said:

Official Photos from Independence Day Celebration in Abuja

  The president, vice president and Senate president at the official independence day celebration at the presidential villa in Abuja.More pictures after the cut.....

Amaechi, Fashola , Abike Dabiri, Fayemi reportedly make Buhari's ministerial list

The Senate President received the ministerial nominees list from the presidency and there are now speculations as to those Buhari have chosen to work with him in his administration. Among the 21 names speculated to have been sent to the senate for ministerial confirmation includes former governors, Babatunde Fashola, Chris Ngige, Ogbonnaya Onu, Kayode Fayemi, Rotimi Amaechi.
Also speculated to be on the list are: former house of representatives member Abike Dabiri-Erewa, a one time APC governorship flag bearer in Taraba, Aisha Alhassan,
Alhaji Lai Mohammed from Kwara State; Senator Udo Udoma (SAN) from Akwa Ibom State; and Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Senator Aisha Alhassan; former National Legal Adviser of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Alhaji Abubakar Malami (SAN) from Kebbi State; Senator Hadi Abubakar Sirika from Katsina State; a governorship candidate in Oyo State, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu; and the immediate past Commissioner for Finance in Ogun State, Ms. Kemi Adeosun

Corey Gamble planning to marry Kris Jenner

According to media reports, the couple, 33 and 59, who are currently in Paris, are planning to marry on the season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Sources tell Radar Online
    “Kris has asked her daughters how they really feel about Corey because she said that she is convinced he is the one. She told them that having it as an episode of the show is an extremely lucrative idea. Kris told her kids that it is just a bonus that their wedding will make them a lot of money because she is legitimately in love.”
 Corey's ex-girlfriend, Atlanta Exes' Sheree Buchanan, once claimed that Corey was a social climber and that Kris Jenner was his ultimate conquest.

Boko Haram slaughters 5 in Adamawa

Suspected Boko Haram members launched an attack on Kirchinga village today in Madagali Local Government of Adamawa state, slitting the throats of five of the villagers, three women and two men. Kirchinga village shares border with the dreaded Sambisa forest.
The villagers said the sect members struck at about 1am, shooting sporadically and killing those they came across. They said the terrorist operated unhindered for some hours because there were no military presence in their village.

Protect Your Dreams by Charly Boy

Protect Your Dreams

I Can, I Can’t. 

It's your call. Your decision.

How cruel life can be sometimes, I guess life is a mixture of sunshine, rain and rainbows.

Success can never be  a luxury reserved for people who are privileged, wealthy, or well connected, but exclusively for those who stubbornly protect their dream.

Nasir El-Rufai compares Independence Day expenditure in the last 5 years