Thursday, 19 February 2015

I have not endorsed any presidential candidate – Akiolu

Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, on Thursday said he has not endorsed any presidential candidate ahead of next month’s election, stating that God will give Nigeria the best among the lot.

Akiolu made this disclosure during an interview at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, while attending the commissioning of four Nigerian Navy ships by President Goodluck Jonathan.

He was reacted to speculations that he has endorsed the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, describing as false, the rumour being peddled in the social media.

“Who gave you that rumour? Who said so? Some of the things they are writing, like that former Minister Obanikoro, I went to his aged mother that they should warn him seriously. For the presidency, I support the best person.

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Photo of Channels TV Reporter After He Was Stabbed at Okrika APC Rally in Rivers State

In Rivers State, Okrika is among the most deadly and violence-prone local government areas in the state. What happened to this guy, Charles Ekua, is just small if you know Okrika and considering the level of atrocities that are perpetrated there.

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Seun Kuti Blast ''OBJ'' Again

Na wao! Can This Happen In Nigeria? Monkey Inherits Fortune From Wealthy Indian Parents

Monkey inherits fortune from wealthy Indian parents (Photos)

A monkey in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is set to inherit a fortune from his 'adoptive parents.' Indian millionaire Savista Brajesh and her husband have decided to leave their entire property, worth millions of Indian rupees, to their monkey named Chunmun.

The couple, who adopted the orphaned monkey years ago, believes that Chunmun brought them good fortune. Their wealth multiplied manifold soon after he came into their lives, according to Global News.The couple, who have no children, say they have raised him like a son.

Mr Srivastava is Hindu and his wife is Muslim, and inter-faith marriages are still controversial in parts of India.
Mrs Srivastava says both their families shunned them after their marriage and that they were lonely until they bought Chunmun.

The Brajesh family have also decided to form a trust for their pet, which will include acres of land, a house and a huge bank account.

After spending years with his rich 'parents,' the monkey has got used to an affluent lifestyle and developed an appetite for fast food. He is regularly served pizzas, burgers and noodles for dinner...

The couple, who consider Chunmun as their son, have also given him an air conditioned room with all modern amenities.

In 2010, the couple arranged a lavish wedding for Chunmun to a female monkey named Bitti Yadav.

The two monkeys live together at the couple's home, and have a party for their wedding anniversary every year.

Scandalous Ekiti Tape: Obanikoro's role

Controversy surrounding the saga with the leaked Ekiti tape continues, with Musiliu Obanikoro purportedly disclosing fresh details regarding his involvement.

The recording was allegedly secretly made during the meeting attended by Obanikoro. During the encounter the army and the authorities were said to be discussing the plot to rig 2014 elections for Ayodele Fayose to emerge the winner.

The scandalous audio generated many reactions. In particular, Senator Obanikoro, went to court over defamation of character.

According to Sahara Reporters, contrary to earlier denials, Obanikoro has confessed to some colleague senators in Abuja that he did participate in the meeting held June 2014.

The politician was said to have disclosed that he was present on behalf of President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure that everything went smoothly

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Senate Gives Decision On INEC Chairman

The Senate President, David Mark, disclosed the decision on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega.

Senate expressed confidence on INEC preparedness to organise free, fair and credible elections. The information emerged after the briefing of Mr. Jega, when he showed how the card reader would be used during session.

According to Senate president, the planarian was useful.
He said: “We have so much confidence that you will organise free, fair and credible elections; indeed all of us who are standing for election in the Senate will like to come back.
“We will like to win our election but we want to win in free, fair and credible elections. I can say that nobody seated here wants to come back through the back door.
“It is for us to assist you to conduct free, fair and credible elections and whatever we can do between now and the date you have chosen for us to go for the elections, we will not hesitate to do.

“I believe that you have benefitted from this interaction; we have also benefitted.
“A number of issues have been raised and they are pointers to the way you will like to look at the administrative and technical issues that have also been raised.’’

Senator from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Bukola Saraki after the session told journalists that he was also pleased with the card reader demonstration on the floor of the Senate.

Sen. Ita Enang (PDP-Akwa Ibom) also expressed satisfaction with the demonstration but expressed concern if the card reader was unable to accredit all voters in polling units with high number of voters.

The Senate has summoned Prof. Jega over the shift of the Nigeria’s general elections to March 28^th, April 11^th.

Mr. Jega demonstrated using card readers, saying that they was tested in 13 states across the country.
As to the shift of polls INEC chairman said the six weeks period of extension will ensure free and fair elections.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jega said he could not promise that the 2015 general polls will hold on postponed dates in March and April.

ELECTIONS 2015: ECOWAS visits Buhari, deploys 250 observers to Nigeria

ELECTIONS 2015: ECOWAS visits Buhari, deploys 250 observers to Nigeria

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Mr Kadre Ouedraogo, on Wednesday disclosed that the community had deployed 250 election observers to Nigeria for the upcoming general elections.

Ouedraogo made this known when he visited the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja. He said that the commission was interested in peace and stability in Nigeria, because it would engender development in the country, the region and Africa.

“We have decided to deploy an observer team of 250 persons to Nigeria and we have decided to deploy a long-term observation mission. “They were deployed from Jan. 20 to all the geo-political zones of Nigeria.

They came back on Feb. 9 after the postponement of the election but we had debriefing session with them. “So, they made their observation and recommendations and we have decided to engage all the stakeholders to exchange views and to share their findings and their observations,” he said. He stated that the visit was to get the APC’s candidate’s views on the electoral process.

“In addition, we must be grateful if we can have your views on the electoral process so that we can put it in the way ECOWAS is going to bring its support to peaceful and stable elections in Nigeria. “This is because peace and stability are essential for development and we know that peace and security in Nigeria are so important for the rest of our community,” Ouedraogo said.

He recalled that the mandate of ECOWAS was to monitor and observe all general elections in all member states, saying “and for us, elections in Nigeria are special. “They are of great importance for peace and stability to our region and this is the reason the chairman of the authority together with all ECOWAS institutions are following very closely electoral process in Nigeria.”

Responding, Buhari assured the delegation of a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the elections and praised President Goodluck Jonathan for assuring to hand over to whoever emerged winner at the polls.

“The six weeks extension is accommodated in the Constitution for holding elections and INEC has said it has between 75-80 per cent successes in the distribution of the voter cards. “Mr President has made very encouraging comments weeks ago by saying he’ll hand over to whoever emerged winner.

“We told our supporters to embrace peace before the accord and even after the signing of the accord we have continued to urge them to show restraint. “We intend to maintain this pressure until the elections take place,” Buhari said.

Photo: Davido Poses For The Camera With D’banj’s Hot Ex-girlfriend

Naija's Omo Baba Olowo went shopping at Polo Boss Jennifer Obayuwanna‘s place and the two of them struck a pose for the camera.

Jennifer, who was in a relationship with D’banj, recently got engaged to her heartthrob, Peter Sallah on December 31, 2014.

Lady Gaga Is Engaged! Shows Off Ring (Photos)

Lady Gaga's man ,actor Taylor Kinney on Valentine's day popped the question. both of them have been dating since 2011 when she featured him in her music video for "You and I" ..she wrote

"My favorite part of my engagement ring, Taylor and Lorraine designed "T��S" in white diamonds on the band. He always called me by my birth name. Since our very first date. I'm such a happy bride-to-be! I can't stop smiling!!"congrats to her.see photo below;

Sambo leads FG delegation to Gambia’s 50th independence anniversary

Sambo leads FG delegation to Gambia’s 50th independence anniversary

Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday led a Federal Government delegation to the 50th independence anniversary celebration of the Republic of The Gambia.

A statement issued in Abuja by the vice-president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Umar Sani, said Sambo was received at Banjul International Airport by Nigeria’s High Commissioner to The Gambia, Mrs Esther Audu.

The statement noted that the Minister of Youths and Sports of The Gambia, Aliyu Jammeh, was also at the airport to receive Sambo.

It stated that members of the delegation include Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Benue and the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adeshina.

It added that the vice-president, who arrived at the venue of the event at around 11.45 a.m., was received by the Gambian Vice President, Dr Aishatu Saidi, who led him to the dais for the Nigerian national anthem before taking his seat.

“The colorful ceremony which held at the Independence Stadium in Banjul, the Gambian capital, saw march past by military, paramilitary and other security institutions.

“The President of The Gambian Republic, Dr Yahya Jammeh, took the salute at about 1.30 p.m.’’

The statement said dignitaries at the event included the Presidents of Ghana, Mr Dramani Mahama; Mauritania, Mr Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and Republic of Guinea Bissau, Mr Jose Mario Vaz.

Others were the Prime Minister of Senegal, Mr Mohammed Dionne and former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Nigeria’s Nollywood actors Patience Ozokwo, Kanayo Kanayo, Segun Arinze, Chinedu Okediaze, Francis Duru, Chika Okpala (Alias Chief Zebrudaya) and Monalisa Chinda also graced the occasion.

Sambo leads FG delegation to Gambia’s 50th independence anniversary

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Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday led a Federal Government delegation to the 50th independence anniversary celebration of the Republic of The Gambia.
A statement issued in Abuja by the vice-president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Umar Sani, said Sambo was received at Banjul International Airport by Nigeria’s High Commissioner to The Gambia, Mrs Esther Audu.
The statement noted that the Minister of Youths and Sports of The Gambia, Aliyu Jammeh, was also at the airport to receive Sambo.
It stated that members of the delegation include Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Benue and the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adeshina.
It added that the vice-president, who arrived at the venue of the event at around 11.45 a.m., was received by the Gambian Vice President, Dr Aishatu Saidi, who led him to the dais for the Nigerian national anthem before taking his seat.
“The colorful ceremony which held at the Independence Stadium in Banjul, the Gambian capital, saw march past by military, paramilitary and other security institutions.
“The President of The Gambian Republic, Dr Yahya Jammeh, took the salute at about 1.30 p.m.’’
The statement said dignitaries at the event included the Presidents of Ghana, Mr Dramani Mahama; Mauritania, Mr Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and Republic of Guinea Bissau, Mr Jose Mario Vaz.
Others were the Prime Minister of Senegal, Mr Mohammed Dionne and former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Nigeria’s Nollywood actors Patience Ozokwo, Kanayo Kanayo, Segun Arinze, Chinedu Okediaze, Francis Duru, Chika Okpala (Alias Chief Zebrudaya) and Monalisa Chinda also graced the occasion

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photo of the day: Aren't they beautiful?

See this couple? They are from Ibadan. They were photographed in Ventura mall, Ibadan.

Aren't they beautiful?

Imagine this! We Pay N300 To Enter Nigeria – Illegal Immigrant

Imagine! We Pay N300 To Enter Nigeria – Illegal Immigrant

Shuaib Kaneda, a suspected illegal immigrant from the Niger Republic, says many illegal immigrants usually entered Nigeria by paying between N300 and N500 to unidentified persons.

Shuaib added that he had spent eight years in Nigeria, but could not acquire valid documents before he was arrested by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Command.

The 34-year-old was among 82 illegal immigrants paraded on Wednesday at the command’s office in Alagbon, Lagos.

The suspects were said to have been arrested at different parts of the Lagos Island area after an intelligence report.Shuaib was arrested along with a relative, Idris, who had spent barely one year in the country when he was caught.choi! just N300 to enter my country!

More Trouble For Ebonyi State Governor As Assembly Set Up Committee To Probe Him

Ebonyi State House of Assembly yesterday set up a committee to investigate the petition against Governor Martin Elechi over alleged mismanagement of funds, award of contracts and establishment of companies without due process.

The House in a petition forwarded to it by Clement Odaa alleged that the governor established Ebonyi Cement Company that did not function, using the names of a governorship candidate in the state and his wards as shareholders of the company,sun reports.

6 millions Nigerians have registered for National ID – NIMC

6 millions Nigerians have registered for National ID – NIMC

Mr Chris Onyemenam,‎ the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Wednesday said six million Nigerians had been registered on the Electronic National Identity Card (e-ID) scheme.

He‎ made the disclosure at the National Assembly when he presented the Speaker, House of Representatives, Animu Tambuwal’s e-ID to him‎. He disclosed that there were 404 NIMC enrolment centres across the 774 local government areas in the country for registration on the scheme., NAN reports.

“We followed a process that is intended to create awareness between what we have done before and what we are doing now. “And, that will also make sure that we have sustained what we are doing on a long time basis.

“So there is a distinction between identity card management, when viewed from a process that enables you to identify the individual and to update the records of individual and the use to which you put that infrastructure,” he said. He said that the identity card registration was “not time bound”.

According to Onyemenam‎, if you wake up today and go to any of our 404 enrolment centres, there will be somebody there to enroll you. “There is a distinction between the process of enrolling legal resident, where we confirm that the person is legally resident and the process for enrolling a Nigerian who is a citizen.

“We require from you, reader document in this case, while the citizen enrolment can include even an attestation,” he said. The director-general, therefore, said that an Immigration Service official was attached to every enrolment centre to certify legal resident Nigerians when they appear for registration.