Driver Dies In Bus Park Over Alleged ‘Debt Burden’

There was confusion at the Ojodu Berger Motor Park area of Lagos on Wednesday after drivers and passengers found a commercial driver dead inside his bus.

It was learnt that the deceased, only known by a nickname, Big Daddy, had slept overnight inside the bus, only to be found dead on Wednesday.

Our correspondent learnt that the driver, who hailed from Odogbolu, Ogun State, lived in the Ikorodu area of Lagos with his family.

Chibok Girls NOT Among 293 Girls, Women Rescued

After the defence headquarters yesterday said Nigerian troops yesterday rescued over 200 girls and 93 women from Sambisa forest, a lot of Nigerians had high hopes that after screening and profiling the girls, some of them will turn out to be part of the Chibok girls who have been missing since last year April. However, the spokesperson for the army, Sani Usman, a colonel, has told Reuters news agency the rescued girls were not, from Chibok. They are not the Chibok girls, he said.

Jonathan Appoints Sanusi Lamido MD Of Nigerian Ports Authority, Sacks Abdullahi

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

Alhaji Sanusi, a lawyer, from Kano State takes over from Mallam Habib Abdullahi who has been relieved of his appointment as Managing Director of the NPA.

The appointment of the new NPA Managing Director takes effect from tomorrow, Thursday, April 30 2015.

President Jonathan thanks the outgoing Managing Director for his services and wishes well in his future endeavours, Reuben Abati said in a pres statement made available tonight.

Skyway Aviation Handling company Ltd (SAHCOL) Celebrate The Company Chairman As He Turns 53rd Year Old Today

Happy Birthday To Barr.(Dr.) Taiwo Afolabi  M O N

I Never Apologised To Bode George – Tinubu

 

When I sometimes tell you that politics is more interesting than gossip, you won’t believe me, lol. Just when Mr Sunday Dare, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s media aide replied PDP Chieftain Bode George this morning saying, Bode George should not be taken seriously for saying Tinubu apologised to him openly, because he is only seeking political relevance which has since left him.

Well, Asiwaju himself has deemed it fit, to clear the air now. In a statement released by his media aide today, Asiwaju said he never apologised to Bode George like he claimed, but simply greeted him because some people asked him too.

Photo Of GVEC Of Sifax Group as He Turn A Year Older Today

 Happy Birthday To Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (GVEC, SIFAX GROUP)

Aliyu Tells PDP Members, Don’t Pray For APC’s Failure

The governor of Niger State, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu has pleaded with PDP members not to pray for the failure of the incoming APC-led government but rather to work towards regaining power in 2019.

The Governor who spoke at the College of Education, Minna yesterday when he commissioned some TERTFund projects admonished his party men and women to pray for the success of the incoming APC government, saying the failure of any government will impact negatively on everyone, including the PDP members. He enjoined all to “pray for the success of APC government because if you pray for failure of APC you will suffer, because you suffer for failure of any government,” he said.

Explosion Rocks Kogi Radio Station, Kills Four

An explosion has rocked a Kogi radio station today killing four. Details of the explosion are still very sketchy, but four people have been confirmed dead.

GTBank-Lagos Principals Cup Semi-finals holds at Onikan Stadium

The semi-final matches of the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup competition holds on Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April at Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island.

This is the first time Birrel Avenue Senior High School, Sabo will be playing at the GTBank-Lagos State Principals Cup semi-final and it has not been easy. Like every other team, they have strived hard to remain in the competition.

NNPC audit reveals double payment of subsidy on petrol & kerosene, spent N3.65trn without approval

The just released audit report by PricewaterHouse Coopers PWC on the financial management of the NNPC has revealed that there were many cases of duplicated subsidy payment by the NNPC to many oil marketers between 2012 and 2013.

According to the report, payment of subsidies for petrol (PMS) and kerosene (DPK) between January 2012 and July 2013 when investigated had a difference of $980 million (about N195 billion) due to duplicated payments.
“Our review of the subsidy documentation revealed that the subsidy due to NNPC between January 2012 and July 2013 on PMS and DPK import was $8.99billion compared to the $9.97 billion stated by the Reconciliation Committee.

Writer/Radio personality, Naana De Souza dies of cancer

Popular TV/Radio personality, Naana De Souza has died. She died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana on April 20th after a 6 year battle with cancer. Naana worked as a colunmist for Punch, City People and several other newspapers and magazines. She also worked with Silverbird TV where she helped organize many MBGN pageants.

She will be buried on June 5th in Accra. A service of songs will be organized for her in Lagos on June 10th. She is survived by her husband Magnus De Souza and four children. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

Lagos State To Provide Wi-Fi Service For Lagosians

According to Channels Television, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State’s ICT Ministry, Mrs Nike Animashaun has revealed the State’s plan of providing Wi-Fi internet connectivity to residents.  According to her, the first phase of the Wi-Fi connectivity would be deployed at parks located in different parts of the state, which will include, Alausa, Ajegunle and Oshodi.

“The Wi-Fi services will be in some of the parks in the state and when it is deployed, residents of Lagos State would be able to access Wi-Fi in some of the parks,” Mrs Animashaun stated.

She added that the State Government came up with the idea to stimulate and encourage the interest of children in science and technology.

Photos: King Sunny Ade Loses Long Time Manager

King Sunny Ade has lost his long time band manager, Sunny Wonder. Sunny Wonder who was 54, died last Thursday night at his home in Aboru, Ipaja Lagos, after been sick for about three weeks.

Though his wife claims the illness just started, people however said he has been sick and died from the undisclosed sickness. If you compare s recent photo above with Sunny Ade and the one below, it truly shows he has been sick long before now, may be off and on. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Photos: Also Check Out Dabota Lawson Aku’s Sunday Afternoon Outfit

The billionaire’s wife just shared these photos thanking God for her shepherd. 

Gen Buhari signifies interest to probe alleged missing $20bn NNPC money

President-elect Gen. Buhari has signified interest to probe the alleged missing $20 billion from the coffers of the NNPC. Speaking with APC members from Adamawa state at the APC National headquarters in Abuja today April 26th, Gen Buhari queried the dismissal of Former CBN governor now Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II who raised alarm over the missing money.

"I heard that some people have started returning money; I will not believe it until I go and see for myself. Imagine a situation where the former CBN governor who by God ‘s grace would later become the Emir of Kano raised an issue of missing billions of money, not in Naira but in Dollars, $20 billion. What happened, instead of investigating to know whether it was true that the money was missing or not, they simply found a reason to remove him. So these are the issues we are talking about" he said in Hausa

Lovely photo of Oyo state governor and his family

Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi pictured with his wife Florence, their daughters, son-in law and grandson at Mrs Ajimobi's birthday thanksgiving recently.

Photos: Lagos state govt unveil brand new Kia Rio LASTMA cars

Brand new 2014 Kia Rio cars for our Lagos state Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, officials.

Non-Payment Of Salaries: Aregbesola Urges Labour Leaders To Suggest Ways Of Raising Money

Following agitations by civil servants in Osun State over the non-payment of salaries, the State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has challenged labour leaders in the state to suggest how his administration could generate more funds to meet its obligations. It will be recalled that the All Progressives Congress in the State in December, 2014 had said the allocation accruing to the state had fallen from N3.8bn per month to N1.3bn.

The labour leaders have however said the government should consider the re-introduction of PTA back to schools to be able to raise little money considering that the people of Osun have been enjoying free healthcare, free education coupled with free meal for the students.

They also recommended that the governor should prioritise capital projects   and complete them in phases. Also a review of some laws which stipulate fines of as low as N20 or N50 as punishment for non-payment of some taxes should be considered.

They also advised the government to stop illegal mining of solid mineral resources such as gold and tantalite in the state.

Happy Birthday To City People Magazine Publisher, Seye Kehinde

The Publisher of City People Magazine, Seye Kehinde is 50 today. We love you long time sir! Happy 50th Birthday!! May your post 50 life be filled with golden moments!!!

Fashola To Be Honoured Internationally Alongside Tunisian President, Others For A Job Well Done

The global conflict prevention organization, International Crisis Group (ICG), has named the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, as one of seven outstanding personalities worldwide to be honoured with its annual awards for 2015.

The organization in a press release yesterday, says Gov. Fashola is being conferred with the Stephen J. Solarz Award “for his commitment to resolving social, economic and security challenges in one of the world’s most challenging urban environments.”

Other awardees include Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Sadako Ogata, two Tunisians, President Béji Caïd Essebsi and Nahdha Party leader, Rached Ghannouchi, a former Italian foreign minister, Emma Bonino and former Australian foreign minister, Gareth Evans.

Debt Scandal: Tonto Dikeh Replies Dencia With Boo’s Picture

Lol, Tonto Dikeh won’t be saying a word anymore on her alleged N192k bag debt. Remember Dencia has waded in and said Tonto should safe her face and pay up? Well instead of Tonto Dikeh replying Dencia or the said business owner, Tonto has decided to post a picture of herself and her fiancée saying she misses him and the distance between them right now is s3xy. Talk about war…. Lol you don't mess with pokolee. 

Photos: May D Already Showing Off New Girl?

I am not saying they are dating, but this is it. The girl pictured above is named Carolina Wassmuth and she is from Sweden and lives in SWEDEN. But then, she is currently in Lagos to see May D.

May D posted the picture with the caption ‘On chills with my bestie’…

Hehe when a single man and woman chillsssssssssss….. It will be recalled that May D’s babymama recently moved out of his house over alleged battering and neglect. Have I said anything? lol

Boko Haram renames group - Islamic State in West Africa

BBC just announced that the terror group has released new images and also renamed itself - "Islamic State in West Africa". TF? Can they get rid of these people once and for real?

OAP Freeze Disses Entertainers, You Can’t March Against Piracy When You Wear Fake Watches Yourselves

Now it’s official and it’s so much safe to call OAP Freeze of Cool Fm a trouble maker. Like seriously, Freeze said that? Lol… does he know how many people that will come after him for that?

Toor… So after entertainers marched this week against piracy to the Lagos State Government house, where Governor Fashola addressed them, on air personality with Cool Fm, Freeze however feels the walk wasn ‘t necessarily needed as those that walked against piracy practise such too. Freeze says they need to stop wearing fake wrist watches if at all they have to march against piracy. Remember Freeze is a diehard fan of expensive wrist watches and he has many in millions (it’s a fact people!). What he said;

'Celebrities marching against piracy yet they wear fake (Pirated) watches. Stop patronizing sites like these and maybe, just maybe they would stop pirating your movies and music. Funny thing about piracy is that it only hurts when it's been done to you! The same way it hurts when your material is being pirated is the same way it hurts #Rolex #FranckMuller #Cartier #Hublot #Panerai #Patek etc.'

Photos: Toyin Aimakhu & Husband Attend Omoni Oboli’s Birthday Dinner

A birthday dinner is currently holding on the Island for Omoni Oboli. Toyin Aimakhu who had earlier wished her a happy birthday online is at the dinner with her husband, Niyi Johnson at the moment. Talk about cleaning up….Yoruba actresses have really stepped up! Loves this!!

Eatery worker sentenced to 266 years imprisonment for stealing N8m

A staff of popular eatery Sweet Sensation, Oluremi Olayinka pictured above has been sentenced to 266 years imprisonment by an Ogun state High Court for stealing N8 million from her employers.

Her company petitioned the EFCC after she made away with N8million handed over to her by her employer. Olayinka was in May 2013 dragged before the court for the offence.

Justice A.A. Akinyemi while delivering his judgement on the case yesterday April 22nd, found her guilty on all 34-count charges brought against her. She was sentenced to seven years on each of 30 counts and 14 years on the remaining four charges.

Kim Kardashian shares a bikini selfie to celebrate Earth day

She tagged the picture..."In honor of Earth Day, here's my best plant selfie from my new book #Selfish coming out May 5th #ivegotaselfieforeveryoccasion". The body on this woman!

Inside the £400m mansion in the sky: This Boeing 747 has luxury bedrooms, restaurant & VIP room

Unbelievable, unreal photos! A massive Boeing 747 that carries over 600 passengers as a commercial plane was converted into a home for a mystery billionaire. The custom-built plane comes complete with bedrooms with eight full beds, multiple lounges, a state room and an onboard restaurant. It cost the billionaire owner £400million for it to be customized to his taste and took over three years to be achieved. See the amazing photos

Photos: Celebs storm Nigeria Entertainment Conference

The 3rd edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference held today April 22nd at Eko Hotel and many celebs attended. Toke Makinwa, Kaffy, Sound Sultan, M.I,  Eddie Lawani, Kemi Adetiba, eLDee, Joke Silva, Toyin Aimakhu, Seyi Law, Bez, Seyi Shay, Wunmi Obe, Azizat, DJ Caise and many others attended.

Mikel Obi's girlfriend celebrates her man as he turns a year older

Super Eagles footballer, Mikel Obi is a year older today and his girl, Olga shared a picture of the birthday boy alongside the gifts she got him. Happy birthday to him! How old is he today? 31 or 34?

Jonathan to hand over power on May 29th, not May 28th - FG

Minister of Information, Senator Patricia Akwashiki says president Jonathan will hand over power on May 29th as against May 28th date earlier reported. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting today April 22nd, Akwashiki said May 28th will be the last day ministries and parastatals will do their handing over of briefs while the President will hand over power to Buhari on May 29th

"In the council today, the discussion was still centered on transition. I have to make a little clarification because some people thought I said May 28 will be handover date. I never said that. I said May 28 will be the last day that we will have our handing over briefs by ministries and parastatals. I said from the 28th of this month to that date has been given to departments and ministries to submit their hand over notes.
I remember somebody asked if there will be no vacuum if there is handover on May 28 and I replied that there will be no handing over on May 28. Handing over and inauguration will hold on May 29. The President is not handing over power on May 28, he is handing over power on May 29. We have started the transition and it is ongoing. We are submitting our handover notes to the Office of the SGF. The President is still the President until May 29 when Gen. Buhari takes his oath of office and resumes as the President of the Federal Republic.”she said

Dear Nigerians this (could) be your ministers under Buhari

 




I know the guys at BreakingTimes and sometimes, they know some things we don't know. According to a special report they released today, some of these men could be our ministers under Buhari. BT presented a list of some of the likely incoming Ministers and their corresponding portfolios based on info they gathered from sources close to Buhari. See below...

1.Petroleum Minister - Prof Tam David (He was Minister of Petroleum and Energy under Buhari from 1984-1985)
2. Finance Minister – Dr. Idika Kalu (he's a two-time Minister of Finance)
3. Education Minister – Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi (former Minister of Youth Development and later Minister of Sports under Jonathan)
4. Justice Minister – Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN (Attorney General of Ondo State from 1997–1999. Chairman of the Legal Aid Council from 2005–2006 and Tinubu loyalist)
5. Culture and Tourism Minister – Dele Momodu (Ovation International Publisher and former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party, NCP)
6. Information Minister – Sam Nda Isaiah (publisher of Leadership Newspaper, contested for APC presidential ticket)
7. Works Minister – Babatunde Fashola (former Lagos state governor)

Obasanjo pictured at a Church Thanksgiving after he left prison in 1998

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo pictured at a Church Thanksgiving organized in his honour after he was released from prison in 1998

Xenophobia: 6,000 Nigerians will lose their jobs if MTN leaves Nigeria

  MTN Nigeria says about 6,000 Nigerians will lose their jobs if MTN is made to leave Nigeria. Head of Communications MTN, Mr Wale Goodluck said this while reacting to calls by a protest group in Edo state yesterday that the telecommunications offices in Nigeria will be shut and their installations attacked if the xenophobic attacks in South Africa continues.

Mr Goodluck said there are only 12 expatriates working for the company in Nigeria compared to a workforce of 6,000 Nigerians.

"So if people go ahead with their threats to attack our facilities, what that means is that we may be forced to close down the business in Nigeria and about 6,000 Nigerians that make up 99% of our workforce will be unemployed.
Then, when you look at our support chain, we have about 500,000 Nigerians gainfully employed. So, boycotting our services simply means destroying so many other Nigerian businesses and making over 500,000 other Nigerians to lose their jobs. This business supports a lot of businesses across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Many of the businesses that are affiliated to South Africa are in the retail space, supporting the growth of Nigeria and employing so many Nigerians. We see no revenge of Xenophobia and we commend the role the Nigerian High Commissioner in South Africa has played; at least there has been no fatality on the part of any Nigerian,” he said