Thursday, 6 April 2017

Adamawa state governor threathens to dump APC


The Adamawa State governor, Jibrilla Bindow, has griped against the way government appointments and projects concerning his state were being dealt with, notice he and his officials might be compelled to dump the All Progressives Congress if the grumblings were not tended to. 

The Chief of Staff to the governor, Abdulrahman Jimeta, made the complaint on Thursday, within the presence of the governor with no reproach, while tending to a group from the APC National Secretariat which was in the state to direct the north-east smaller than expected convention of the party. 

The group headed by a congressperson, Abdulkadir Jajere, was in Yola to brief the governor on courses of action for filling empty party positions in the zone made by appointments in Adamawa. 


“We here are loyal, but tell the leadership of the party that there is limit to loyalty and

"I'm Too Old To Be Governor" – Says El-Rufai


Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has portrayed himself as being too old, making it impossible to be governor. 

Talking in Kaduna on the need to change the State Civil Service, El-Rufai underscored on the requirement for youthful and experienced Nigerians to govern states in the nation. 

The governor demanded that giving the more youthful era chance to lead the nation was the correct approach. 

"Public administration is for youths. I'm too old, making it impossible to be a senator. I ought to have been a governor when I was 40-something. 

"That is the right age since you are active, you have experience, you can put in extend periods of time. I know how long I could put

Wednesday, 5 April 2017

#BBNaija: Comedians, artists drum bolsters for housemate, Efe


With few days to the fantastic finale of the ongoing reality TV show, Big Brother Naija,(#BBNaija), prominent Nigerian entertainers, rap artists, actors and performing celebrities have taken to social media to drum bolsters for their most loved housemate. 

Efe, an up coming rapper and one of the main five finalists, has turned into the `favourite' of some of these celebrities who have taken to social media to campaign for votes in favor of the housemate. 

Comedian, Bright Okpocha famously known as Basket Mouth, took to his instagram handle @basketmouth to pronounce his support and campaign for Efe.  ‘Based on logistics, I think we should help him win. No be to vote and support with mouth.’’ 

Likewise, Nigerian street rap act, YBNL manager, Olamide Adedeji otherwise called "Baddo" has proclaimed his support for Efe. He composed on his instagram handle @baddosneh  “…As I wobey so na based on logistics #TeamEfe, make una no vex God bless everyone’s hustle. #SayNoToTribalism.’’ 

A well known Nigerian Rap star, Panshak Zamani otherwise called Ice Price took to his twitter handle @Iceprincezamani to bolster Efe. “EJEBA pls hola at me o…got show for our boy already for this month!!! Lets talk about the logistics ShapShap!! Pls cc #Ejeba #TeamEfe.’’ 

Additionally, Chocolate City rapper, Jude Abaga otherwise called Yung Denzl and MI took to his twitter handle @MI_Abaga to got out support for Efe, "Oya Letsssss goooooo

Nollywood actress, Modupe Oyekunle Dies During Childbirth


It was a day loaded with grieving for Nollywood actors as the news of the passing of one of their fast rising actress Modupe Oyekunle.

It was reported that the actress, prevalently referred to as and affectionately alluded to as Oyinbo because of her complexion had died from childbirth complications in the early hours of Tuesday, 4th of April. 

Late Modupe Oyekunle brought forth her child, a young lady, before giving up the ghost. 

She was notable for the part she played as Sandra in Segun Ogungbe's blockbuster film

Germany to deport 12,000 Nigerian asylum seekers


The German government set to repatriate 12,000 Nigerians who are seeking asylum in the nation. 

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Diaspora Affairs, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, unveiled this on Tuesday at general society introduction of two books "From Libya with Tears'' and "Practical News and Feature Writing'' composed by former Managing Editor/Director of News Agency of Nigeria, Mr Dele Bodunde. 

Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa, spoke to by her Special Assistant on Media, Mr Abdul-Rahman Balogun, said that the German Embassy in Nigeria had suggested her office on

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Husband consents to divorce, requests N400,000 dowry refund


A 30-year-old lawyer, Usman Ahmed, on Tuesday asked his 25-year-old spouse, Zainab Abdulkadir, to refund the N400,000 dowry paid on her as a condition for divorce. 

Ahmed made the demand when he showed up before a Jos Upper Area Court, where Zainab documented a file seeking dissolution of the marriage. Zainab had looked for dissolution of the marriage for absence of enthusiasm by her husband.

The petitioner, through her counsel, Mr. Bala Bako, told the court, "My client is no longer interested in the marriage. She is looking for a divorce from her husband.'' 

In any case, counsel to the respondent, Mr. M.k. Idoko, told the court to prevail on the

Monday, 3 April 2017

FG starts online registration of unemployed Nigerians


The FG will start the online registration of unemployed people in the nation on Wednesday. As per the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Edmund Onwuliri, the improvement is a piece of the administration mission to keep a strong information base for unemployed people and give occupations. 

The registration, according to him, is in compliance with the third mandate of the NDE which requires it “to obtain and maintain a data bank on employment and vacancies in the country with a view to acting as a clearing house to link job seekers with vacancies in collaboration with other government agencies.”

Onwuliri said the structure for the online registration, being dealt with by the Directorate has been completed and ready for lunch; including that the NDE has likewise completed the system for the

EXPLOSION ROCKS ONDO STATE OVERNIGHT AND DESTROYED BUILDINGS

Early hours of Saturday between 12 to 1am, explosion took place in Ondo state, at Eleyowo, around owo akure highway. The explosion wh...