There is nobody who will be above the law in Nigeria - Osinbajo

VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said on Wednesday the Muhammadu Buhari administration would not spare anyone who went against the law as it would propagate the rule of law in all its programmes.

He said this when officials of the National Union of Road Transport Workers paid him a visit at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo said;

Cross River Chief of Staff denies assault claim, alleges blackmail

 

Yesterday a man named Jeremiah Ashang accused the Chief of Staff to Cross River state governor of assault. The man accused has now released a statement explaining his side of the story

The Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Martin Prim has decried allegations of assault made against him by one Jeremiah Ashang as a cocktail of lies. Orim said the entire account of the alleged assault as narrated by Ashang is riddled with half truths, contradictions and outright falsehood.

What Obama And Buhari Discussed During The Meeting

Presidential spokesman Femi Adesina has just taken to his Twitter account to disclose what was said during the meeting between Muhammadu Buhari and Barack Obama.  

 

“Turn the diversity of Nigeria to source of strength.”

Regarding the battle against Boko Haram insurgency, Obama advised Buhari to combine military action with social and economic programmes.

According to Sahara Reporters Obama expressed confidence:

“President Buhari has a very clear agenda of defeating Boko Haram and extremists of all sorts… and of rooting out the corruption that has too often held back the economic growth and prosperity of his country.”

Buhari Highlights His Plans Ahead Of US Visit

President Buhari, ahead of his visit to President Obama today, wrote an article for The Washington Post which he titled ‘ Nigeria Committed To Good Governance And Fighting Terror’.

Buhari and Obama

In the post, he highlighted what he has done so far, his plans on how he will combat insurgency and corruption in Nigeria. He also affirmed that his Ministers will be appointed in September. Read the full text below:
This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of Boko Haram, the jihadist group that has terrorized hundreds of thousands in the northern states of Nigeria. In one of my first acts since taking office as president six weeks ago, I have replaced the heads of Nigeria’s army, navy and air force.

Is Buhari’s Stay At The Blair House Really Historic?

Reports are widely circulated that President Muhammadu Buhari is the first Nigerian leader who is hosted at the famous Blair House.

However, this photo shows that one more Nigerian set his foot in the respected guest house.

Inside the Blair House

The building is supposed to have the Abraham Lincoln room, Blair drawing rooms and library, Lee dining room, Truman study, Jackson Place Conference and Jackson Place.
Just a few African leaders which include Late Nelson Mandela, while he was president of the Republic of South Africa, were received there.

My Political Destiny Is Not Tied To Jonathan – Close friend

A close friend of former president, Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Diekivie Ikiogha, has revealed that his political destiny is not tied to Jonathan.

 In an interview with Punch recently, the founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) made it known that his friendship with the former president does not deter him from trying out new grounds politically.

When asked why he left the PDP for another party when the former president was still in the party, Ikiogha said, “Maybe people are getting it wrong or they are looking at it from a different point of view. Well, I do not have anything with former President Jonathan.

Photos: Governor Ambode helps to rescue accident victim in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, came down from his vehicle around 8 this morning to assist in the rescue of an accident victim. The lady, Anukam Angela, lost control of her car and hit a median along Osborne road in Ikoyi.

APC denies involvement in police takeover of Rivers councils

The Rivers State All Progressives Congress has denied claims that the party is behind the takeover of local government secretariats by the Police in the state.
 

The Rivers State All Progressives Congress has denied claims that the party is behind the takeover of local government secretariats by the Police in the state.

In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Port Harcourt, Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya denied the claims by the Peoples Democratic Party in the State saying that the allegation against his party was baseless, watery and without any foundation.

Ohaneze Ndigbo accuses Tinubu behind plot to remove Ekweremadu

The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ohanaeze Youth Council, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is behind the plot to remove Ike Ekweremadu as the deputy senate president.

In a statement issued in Umuahia, the OYC National President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, asked Tinubu and other “anti- Igbo forces in APC” to retrace their steps or face the wrath of Igbo youths.

Gov Fayose pictured drinking palmwine with Ekiti residents at a local joint

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, photographed drinking palmwine with other residents at a palmwine joint in the state capital, Ado Ekiti this afternoon. He shared the photos on his twitter handle and wrote "At home with my people at a Palm Wine Joint at Omisanjana area of Ado Ekiti today. Works and no play”. More photos after the cut...

Explosion as Court nullifies election of 22 LGA Chairmen in Rivers

 

There was an explosion this morning at the Federal High court sitting in Rivers state as Justice Lambo Akanbi nullified the election of 22 local government areas conducted by the

 Rotimi Amaechi administration on May 23rd. In the said election,

Charly Boy prepared to ride his bike from Abuja to China

Oya, Buhari please make it happen! Lol. It's possible!

PDP will bounce back in 2019 – President Jonathan

 

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan declared Thursday in Abuja that if members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) remain committed to the vision of its founding fathers and work very hard, the party will return to power at the Federal level in 2019. Speaking after receiving the report of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization at the Presidential Villa, President Jonathan said that the party already had all that it will require to win the 2019 elections, but needed to return to the drawing board to re-strategize for the future.

Nollywood actress 'Uche Ogbodo' parties with Gov. Okorocha after election victory

The Nollywood actress joined several supporters of the governor, who besieged his official residence to celebrate his return to the State house as the Governor for a second term.

 

Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo was spotted at the Imo State's Government House on Saturday, April 25, 2015 partying with the Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on his victory for his second term bid.

The Nollywood actress joined several supporters of the governor, who besieged his official residence to celebrate his return to the State house as the Governor for a second term.

President Goodluck Jonathan holds closed door meeting with President-elect, Buhari

The meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja but it’s not clear what was discussed.

 

President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, today, April 24, 2015, held a closed door meeting in Abuja.

The meeting held at the Presidential Villa but it’s not yet clear what was discussed.

Jonathan is set to hand over to Buhari on May 29, 2015

Abia state residents woke up to find this morning

 

Abia state residents woke up to find this coffin at a particular junction. The coffin had an inscription warning them not to go against a particular group's interest in the governorship re-run election to be conducted on Saturday April 25th or risk losing their lives. Another photo after cut..

Buhari promises not to abandon war against Boko Haram

Buhari also stated that the multinational force, involving Cameroon, Niger and Chad, which was formed to combat the sect would continue operations during his regime.

 

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his government will continue the fight against terrorist sect, Boko Haram.

Buhari also stated that the multinational force, involving Cameroon, Niger and Chad, which was formed to combat the sect would continue operations during his regime.

US urges President Goodluck Jonathan to remain global leader

The advice was given to Jonathan by US Vice President, Joe Biden during a conversation on Monday, April 20, 2015.

 

The United States has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to continue to play a role in global leadership despite his failed re-election bid.

The advice was given to Jonathan by US Vice President, Joe Biden during a conversation on Monday, April 20, 2015.

Details of the conversation were disclosed via a statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja.

It reads:

SGF: APC Chieftains Dump Amaechi For Onu

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi is set to lose out of the race to emerge as the Secretary to the Federal Government as top chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are said not to be backing his ambition.

 

The soon to be ruling All Progressives congress, APC, leadership have moved against the plans by a section of the party to ensure that the Rivers State Governor and Director General of the Muhammadu Buhari Campaign organisation emerges Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Sources at the headquarters of the Party in Abuja who do not want their names mentioned

‘Buhari doesn’t have a certificate,’ Jonathan’s aide insists

Okupe stated that Buhari had no academic certificate and as such was not an electable leader despite his victory in the March 28 presidential elections.

 

The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has said that he has no regrets for his criticisms of President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.

Okupe also said that Buhari had no academic certificate and as such was not an electable leader despite his victory in the March 28 presidential elections.

The presidential aide made the comments on Monday, April 20, via a post on his Facebook page.

The post reads: