Thursday, December 31, 2015
Not in my time will the senate spend N47bn on cars- Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied allegations that the
senate is planning to spend N47 billion for car purchase. President
Buhari during his media chat yesterday alleged that the senate was
planning to spend the said money on cars but said he won't allow it.
Read President Buhari's New year message to Nigerians
Welcome to the beginning of a New Year of the continuation of CHANGE in our beloved nation. I am aware that Nigerians have experienced a number of significant hardships over the past months. Living in the State House has not alienated me from your daily sufferings. I am aware of the lengthy queues at fuel stations and of the difficulties businesses have faced in acquiring foreign exchange.These challenges are only temporary; we are working to make things better. When I presented myself to you as a presidential candidate and asked you to vote for me, I wanted to be a leader who keeps his promises. I wanted to be a leader who restores the people's hope in those elected to serve them. I wanted to be a leader who initiates positive and enduring CHANGE.
I am still totally committed to being that kind of leader. Unforeseen circumstances and other distractions notwithstanding, I shall still do my utmost best to keep every promise I made to Nigerians during my election campaign. In the past seven months since our inauguration on May 29, 2015, my administration has focused on laying the right foundation for the CHANGE you voted for during our historic presidential election. Nigerians will in due course begin to enjoy the fruits of all our ongoing work.
The effective and efficient implementation of our 2016 budget proposals will address many of the socio-economic issues that are of current concern to our people. One area in which Nigerians, especially those in the northeast, have already begun to experience major CHANGE is in the war on terror. I commend our Armed Forces for significantly curtailing the insurgency which has ravaged the northeast of Nigeria over the past few years.
However, there is still a lot of work to be done in the area of security. Our Armed Forces will maintain, consolidate and build on their successes in the war against Boko Haram and violent extremism. This government will not consider the matter concluded until the terrorists have been completely routed and normalcy restored to all parts of the country that have been adversely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
Our crackdown on corruption will continue to be vigorously undertaken. I urge the courts to support our efforts and help in the recovery of stolen funds by speedily concluding trials and showing that impunity no longer has a place in our country.
There is much work to do in other areas as well and I have charged all my ministers and other appointees to ensure that Nigerians experience positive changes in their lives in 2016. We must reduce our country's reliance on oil. We must diversify our economy.
And we must do all we can to promote job creation. Our challenges are many but our determination to succeed is strong and unshaken. So too is our confidence in God. I wish you all a very
Happy New Year.
MUHAMMADU BUHARI
Photos of Nnamdi Kanu's handwritten statement / transcription apologizing to Buhari for calling him a pedophile and terrorist
Nnamdi Kanu's handwritten statement / transcription
Nnamdi
Kanu, Male Igbo Christian, aged 48 (i.e. born 1967, the year Biafra was
announced), of Afaraukwu-Ibeku (Umuahia-North LG, Abia State), of dual
Nigerian-British nationality, living in Pilkington Road, SE London, UK
I
can confirm that I, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of
Biafra worldwide is a legally registered and duly recognized body at
the United Nations pursuing the rights of a specific indigenous people,
in this case Biafra, to seek self-determination according to the said
charter. The reason for the formation of the Indigenous People of Biafra
is to avail those referring to themselves as Biafrans the opportunity
made available as a result of the United Nations Declaration to seek the
peaceful re-Birth of Biafra in line with international laws, lack of
holistic development in the socio-economic landscape of Nigeria, lack of
youth employment, corruption in high offices, and economic repression.
Nicki Minaj posts selfie with brother following his child rape arrest
Nicki Minaj shared a pic of herself with her older brother, weeks after
she paid $100k bail for him following his child rape arrest. It's the
first sighting for 37 year old Jelani Maraj after his appearance in court on Dec. 9th. Jelani is facing a possible 25-year prison sentence for charges of
first-degree rape and first-degree sexual conduct against a preteen.
Fabolous gives his 7yr old son 2 Rolex watches worth $34,000 as Christmas gifts
The rapper's 7 year old
son, Johan, got spoiled for Christmas. He got two Rolex wrist watches
worth $34,000 from his rapper dad. Faboulous bought Johan a $21,500
26mm 18,000 yellow gold Presidential model which had a diamond dial, and
a $12,500 26mm two tone Datejust timepiece.
Juliet Ibrahim Foundation surprise patients at the Manna Mission Hospital
Lai Mohammed say troops have largely met the december deadline to end insurgency
“In a few days, the deadline issued by President Muhammadu Buhari to the military to defeat Boko Haram will expire. Without equivocating, I will repeat what I said that has sparked a firestorm: Our gallant military has largely met the deadline!He condemned those criticizing him of his assertion that the troops have won the war against the terror group
I make this assertion with all sense of responsibility and they are backed by facts. Among the areas where Boko Haram has been kicked out is Bama, which was the self-declared headquarters of its Caliphate. From there, it collected taxes, dispensed jungle justice, deposed and installed emirs and hoisted its flag. Today, the town is firmly in the hands of our troops.”he said
“The armchair critics, who dispute these facts from the comfort of their living rooms, are free to visit the theatre of war to see things for themselves. Perhaps then, they will be more circumspecting in issuing reckless statements that give nothing but succour to Boko Haram. I have gone to the theatre of war to see things for myself. I did not just stop in Maiduguri, I went to Konduga, Kaure and Bama, which, as I said, was once the headquarters of the Boko Haram Caliphate,”
“Media Chat Exposed Buhari’s Undemocratic Character”- PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari’s responses at the Wednesday Presidential Media Chat were not only embarrassing but also further exposed his undemocratic character as an unrepentant tyrant who has no regard for the rule of law and the self-worth of Nigerian citizens.
The party,
in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, on
Thursday also said the President confirmed his partisanship in the much-vaunted
war against corruption by openly absolving his ministers and party members of
corrupt practices.
“Whilst
we restate our respect for the person and office of the President, we note that
President Buhari bared his true colours to the world as an unrepentant tyrant.
Today, the world is no longer in doubt as to who is behind the prevailing
recklessness, abuse of rights of citizens and outright flouting of judicial
pronouncements by security agencies.
“A
situation where the President openly pronounced persons facing trial guilty and
sanctioned their continued incarceration despite being granted bail by the
courts, presents a dangerous fascist practice obtainable only in
totalitarian societies like Mussolini’s Italy, Hitler’s Germany, Idi Amin’s
Uganda and General Than Shwe’s Burma.
“This
extremely shocking dictatorial tendency being brazenly exhibited by the
President in total disdain for our laws and judicial institutions portends
great danger for our democracy and constitutionally-guaranteed rights of the
people, and should be resisted by the citizens before it festers.
"The
scorn for the principle of separation of powers, especially the independence of
the legislature, is further manifested in the declared craving to regulate the
funding and running of the National Assembly, a matter constitutionally vested
outside the jurisdiction of the executive. We are most uncomfortable
about his attempt at trying to whip up public sentiments against an independent
arm of government, especially the one vested with the constitutional power of
appropriation.
“Following
from the foregoing, therefore, it may be necessary to suspend the application
of our Constitution and allow the President to operate as maximum ruler for
four years after which the nation can return to a democracy.
“On
the issue of the Chibok girls, President Buhari’s embarrassing declaration of
seeking information on the whereabouts and state of the girls betrays an
obvious insincerity which is in total conflict with his campaign promises in
that regard. Thus by this declaration, our dear President has accepted failure
on this issue and should therefore apologise to Nigerians for all the insults,
abuse and aspersions cast on the past administration by himself and the
leadership of his political party.
“On
the issue of devaluation of the naira, there is an obvious conflict between the
budget speech wherein the president stated that the government is assessing the
foreign exchange rate with a view to attracting foreign investments and his
categorical pronouncement during the media chat that the naira would not be
devalued. We invite Nigerians to note that the president obviously does
not understand the currency that applies in the devaluation of the naira (laugh
out loud).
“Furthermore,
Nigerians
were shocked by the President's labeling Nigerians as ‘very difficult
lot’ while responding to questions on the strategy to be adopted in
implementing his promised N5,000 social welfare package.
“This
unhealthy portrayal of the citizens by the very father of the nation, who has
remained unrelenting in de-marketing his country through unguarded
statements, is indeed a great disservice to Nigeria and its international
image. Consequently, we reject this negative labeling of our citizens and
reiterate our confidence in them, especially the millions who remain honest,
hardworking and credible.
“Finally,
Nigerians must take copious note of the fact that the President gave no
inspiring answers to questions pertaining to his campaign promises, the fight
against insurgency and rescue of the Chibok girls, the poor state of the
naira, sudden plunging of the economy under his watch, and the gradual loss of
democratic rights and freedom.”
Signed:
Chief
Olisa Metuh
National Publicity SecretaryBuhari’s presidency a misadventure for Nigerians, he remains a dictator – Fayose
Governor Fayose, who said he was not disappointed by the President’s response during his media chat, to question on the disobedient of court orders by the Department of State Security (DSS), added that he had said it several times that once a dictator will always be a dictator and that those who helped him to power will end up in his gaol of dictatorship.
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said he was aware of plot to muzzle him and others considered as non-conformists because of their opinion and critical stance on the President and his government, adding that; “such plot will definitely be counterproductive.”
He described the way and manner the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) was being treated by the federal government as the hallmark of a dictator. “I said it earlier that Buhari is a dictator and I warned several times that those that were promoting this lion will end up in its belly.
“Having heard from the President himself declaring Col Sambo Dasuki and Nnamdi Kanu guilty even before trial, Nigerians should be prepared for a return of the 1984 experience in which Buhari’s Military tribunal sentenced people to jail terms ranging from 21 to 300 years, such that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) had to boycott the tribunal. Even when former Ondo state Governor, late Chief Michael Ajasin was twice cleared of any wrongdoing by Buhari’s military tribunals; he was made to remain in prison.
“Those who witnesses Buhari’s regime in 1984-1985 will still remember how the National Security Organisation (NSO) – now DSS broke up a press conference of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU); detaining four of its officers, banned the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and other associations and arrested their leaders. Even those who were not arrested were watched and warned by the NSO.
“As it was in 1984 when an accused was presumed as guilty and must have to prove his innocence, Nigerians are now being told by Buhari, a democratically elected President that those he accused of corruption are already guilty and they do not have rights to enjoy bail granted them by the courts even after meeting all the bail conditions.
“That is enough a signal on what is to come in 2016 and the international community and lovers of democracy in Nigeria must be watchful of the level of human rights abuses that will be perpetrated by President Buhari. “However, I want to assure Buhari that democratic time will surely catch up with him because no dictator has ever succeeded in muzzling the rule of law, which is the basic ingredient of democracy,” the governor said.
While calling on Nigerians to brace up for more hardships to be occasioned by the federal government’s strange economic policies, Governor Fayose said; “With the President referring to Deutschmark and French Franc as still being in use in Germany and France, it is obvious that 1984 economic solutions will still be applied to Nigeria’s economic problems in 2016.”
BH attacks: Borno govt restricts movement from Dec 31st till Jan 2nd
Borno State Commissioner of Information, Mohammed Bulama, made this known to newsmen today December 31st
"The measure becomes necessary in order to further safeguard lives and property of law abiding citizens in the state. While wishing you a hitch free new year, members of the public are please requested to be more vigilant and security conscious throughout the period and report any suspicious person or movement to the nearest security agency. We wish to assure the good people of Borno state and indeed all law abiding citizens that every step is being taken by government and military authorities to root out terrorists causing mayhem in the society," Bulama had told KSM News.
Davido opens up more on his fight with his babymama, apologizes to Dele Momodu
Photo: Rwandan pastor sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide crimes
An estimated 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed by dominant Hutu forces in the genocide in 100 days.
Jean Uwinkindi,64, who once led the Kayenzi Pentecostal church in the rural outskirts of the capital Kigali, was convicted of crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the slaughter.
"The court finds that there were killings of the Tutsi at Rwankeri and Kanzenze hills and that the attacks were led by Uwinkindi," said Judge Kanyegeri Timothee.Uwinkindi was arrested in Uganda in 2010 and the following year his case was referred from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, in Tanzania, to the Rwandan national court system. It was the first such referral. The pastor said he plans to appeal.
Source: Reuters
D'banj gets his 2015 Porsche car from Slot endorsement (photos)
South African king sentenced to 12yrs in prison for cruelty towards his subjects
South African king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has been sentenced to 12-years in prison for arson, kidnap and
assault of his subjects. King Dalindyebo handed himself over to the Mthatha Correctional
Center in Eastern Cape province minutes before midnight on Wednesday, December 30, after failing in an 11th-hour
bid to evade incarceration by seeking a retrial or a presidential pardon.
Something Davido tweeted about his babymama...
Actor Femi Adebayo releases new photos to celebrate his birthday
Female suicide bombers now attack after asking water for ablution, defence chief warns Nigerians
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, has warned that
female suicide bombers have deployed a new tactic to carry out their
nefarious activity. Speaking at the end of year conference with
principal staff officers of the Defence Headquarters yesterday Dec.
30th, Olonisakin said that female bombers now get easy access to
people's homes by requesting for water to perform ablution.Soon after receiving the water, they detonate the bombs strapped under their hijabs, killing and destroying lives and properties. He called on Nigerians to be very careful when attending to females asking for water for ablution or any other favours.
Justin Bieber shares adorable snap with his brother and sister
Exclusive pics from the traditional wedding of MBGN 2010 Fiona Amuzie
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2010, Fiona Amuzie got married
traditionally yesterday Dec. 30th in her village in Idemili North LGA of
Anambra state. Their white wedding will hold on Jan. 2nd. Congrats to
her. More exclusive photos after the cut...Live tortoise found in a sealed bag of rice (photo)
A live tortoise was found in a sealed bag of rice and the person who shared it said it intended to kill a woman.
A member of Rehoboth Bible Church International Apo posted this on Facebook.
Please release my husband- Dasuki's wife begs FG
According to The Nation, Mrs Dasuki made the plea on Tuesday night after her husband was re-arrested after he was able to meet his N500 million bail condition. Mrs Dasuki who created a scene outside the DSS Headquarters said;
“Nigerians should help me beg the Federal Government, the DSS and other agencies to release my husband who did his best to serve this nation. He is ill, he needs medical attention, he is not pretending. I implore the DSS not to allow him to die in custody. I saw my husband and I felt dejected. He is not just well. Nigerians should assist him to get a reprieve. We(myself, the children and relations) are all destabilised. We don’t know what is happening because three courts have granted him bail. Why are they after him? Let those concerned respect the court by releasing my husband. There is no way my husband will run away from the country under any guise. They should please follow the rule of law and uphold his right to bail.”she said
And Davido's cousin adds fuel to the fire...
Davido's cousin posted this distorted photo of Dele Momodu with 'Head of Immigration' written on it.
Photos From The Fire Outbreak At Abuja Market
This happened at around 2:30am today. This is the market situated at Area 1, Open market by shopping complex. Garki, Abuja. It was gutted by fire.
See more photos below:-
Sean Tizzle Is Going Off Twitter Today, Says “I’m Leaving It 4 U…Sacrifice”
Music star Sean Tizzle has been the source of a lot of controversy on Twitter recently.
From saying Omawumi’s “Hello” cover killed the original Adele song to throwing shade at Nigerian girls and their career list, he has been at the receiving end of a lot of insults from his fans and followers.
Last night he tweeted that he’ll be going off the social media saying:
Fake Colonel Arrested Over N40m Fraud (Photo)
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 62-year-old Babatunde Idris for parading himself as a colonel in the nigerian army and using a fake identity to defraud one Yinusa Mustapha of the sum of N40m.
The state Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade, said Idris was arrested after a petition was filed against him.
He said, “Following a petition received alleging the fraudulent activities of Idris, the command’s Anti-kidnapping Squad swung into action and arrested the suspect, who until his arrest had fraudulently obtained various sums of money from his victims.”
Flavour Denies Being Married To Sandra Okagbue
Highlife singer Flavour has come out to deny being married to first babymama, Sandra Okagbue.
A few sources said they were invited to the dowry paying of Sandra by Flavour which supposedly happened on Monday Dec. 28th…but Flavour says this is not true! We believe him!
Photos Of Suspected Thieves Who Were Paraded With Stolen Vehicles In Ondo
In Ondo state Nigeria, The Police Command of Ondo state recently paraded 3 (Three) suspected thieves nabbed in the state alongside stolen and recovered vehicles.
See photos of the Culprits with stolen items below.
Super Eagles Star, Ogenyi Onazi, Pictured Waiting To Buy Akara In Jos (Photo)
He might be a multimillionaire footballer, but Ogenyi Onazi still lives as regular as possible. The Lazio midfielder is currently in Jos, Nigeria where he is spending the Serie A winter break.
He shared a photo of himself buying roadside ‘Akara’- a Nigerian food made cake made with beans.
“That moment when the # Josweather is too cold and you’ve got to book for your # Akara to step it down,” the 22-year-old midfielder wrote alongside the photo.
The midfielder will be back in action when Serie A resumes in the first week of January 2016. Onazi’s Lazio will be hosting Carpi in matchday 18 of the Italian league.
After Collecting Car Loans: Senators, Reps To Get 496 Cars
The cars are being purchased four months after the senators were given N8m car loans each in August this year.
During the 7th Senate, the senators used Prado jeeps but this time around, they have opted for more expensive cars.
Senate spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said the cars are for committee use. However, it was exclusive gathered that the senators will get a car each.
Our correspondent reports that the headship of the 65 standing committees are appointed in such a way that each senator will chair a committee or serve as vice chairman.
It was gathered that during the 7th Senate, the cars acquired for the committees were sold to the senators at N1m.
See What This Lady Did At Naija Charity Festival With Her Body (Photos)
I bet this is some kind of magic…there are drinks inside the crates so she can’t just suspend both crates in the air like that, resting only partially on her body.
See another one below
Photos From An Accident In Ajah This Week
This happened beside Nipco filling station around Sangotedo, Ajah on Dec. 27th. But thankfully, no one died, only badly injured.
Don’t ask me how the car managed to get on top of cement blocks.
See more photos below:-
It’s Easier To Rob In Ghana Than Nigeria – Robbery Suspect (Photo)
A robbery suspect and ex-convict, Wasami Dennis, 32, has made a confessional statement to the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), that it was easier for him to operate in Ghana than Nigeria because Ghanaians are not as security conscious as Nigerians.
He made the confession when the police arrested him in Lagos in his hideout in Agbole Orile in Lagos.
The trans-border robbery suspect, who hails from Abraka town, Delta State, was released almost a year ago from Kirikiri prison after he was convicted for a break-in robbery incident in Festac, Lagos, Nigeria.
“I was released from prison about a year ago. I was caught in possession of a stolen laptop from Ghana along with three machetes hidden inside the walls of the hideout,” he narrated.
He added that he operated more in Ghana than Nigeria, stressing that Ghanaians never challenged him in any of his operations.
D’banj Shares Kokogarri To Fans At The One Lagos Fiesta (Photo)
The koko master gave his fans some of his popular “Koko Garri” at the one Lagos Fiesta.
Photo Caption : ONE LAGOS FEISTA. Had to share some #KOKOGARRI to my people . too much love . Ooossshhheee
Jude Okoye Just Got Himself A New Ride For The New Year (Photo)
Jude Okoye, manager for PSquare & Cynthia Morgan, has just copped himself a 2016 present in the form of a Mercedes CLS.
He shared a photo of his new ride with his followers on Instagram and captioned “Got myself 1st new year goodies. 2nd one in a bit. #cls #mercedes #blessed”
‘Messi Should Join Manchester City’
Sergio Aguero wants Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi to join him at Manchester City. – but he admits a move is “difficult”.
Aguero told Goal : “If Messi wants to come here, let him come.
“Hopefully he can be here at City obviously but, of course, it’s always the player’s decision. I think he’s very comfortable and very calm in Barcelona.”
“It’s very difficult for Leo to leave Barcelona because he’s played there since he was young. It’s not easy for him to think about another team. So no…,” he added to Omnisport.
Aguero trains alongside Messi during their time together with Argentina
Messi, whose current deal with Barcelona runs until 2018, is expected to make his 500th appearance for the club against Real Betis on Wednesday.
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