Photos of stranded passengers at the airport due to fuel scarcity

Photos of passengers stranded at MMA2 due to fuel scarcity. These people have been at the airport since morning and are not even sure of flying out.

Our Economy Is Currently In Perhaps Its Worst Moment In History - Osinbajo

The Vice President-elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo today said Nigeria’s economy is in its worst shape in history.

Osinbajo made this statement at the opening of a 2-day Policy Dialogue on the Implementation of the Agenda for Change, which began in Abuja today.

“We are concerned that our economy is currently in, perhaps, its worst moment in history. Local and international debts stand at US$ 60 billion.

“Our debt servicing bill for 2015 is N953.6 billion, 21 per cent of our budget. On account of severely dwindled resources, over two-thirds of the states in Nigeria owe salaries.

“Federal institutions are not in much better shape. Today, the nation borrows to fund recurrent expenditure,” he said.

Jonathan to Hand over Ministries, Agencies Briefs to Buhari May 28

President Goodluck Jonathan will on May 28 in a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, hand over ministries and agencies’ briefs to the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan will also the same day, take Buhari on a guided tour round the villa. This is just as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved five universities.

The council will equally hold its valedictory session next Wednesday. This was disclosed yesterday when the Information Minister, Mrs. Patricia Akwashiki, jointly briefed State House correspondents with Education Minister, Ibrahim Shekarau, at the end of the council meeting.

Akwashiki who outlined the hand over ceremony, also said there would be dinner on May 28. Shekarau, on his part, said four federal colleges of education were converted to universities. Shekarau listed the colleges of education as Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (now Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo); Federal College of Education, Zaria (now Federal University of Education, Zaria); Federal College of Education, Kano (now Federal University of Education, Kano); and Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri (now Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri).

According to him, the colleges of education were part of the 21 federal colleges of education that had been awarding degree programmes in the last three decades under the close supervision of the different universities they are affiliated to. He said the conversion of the colleges of education to universities was imperative as they will churn out more graduates to enhance quality teaching. “We are heading to having more graduates in the teaching profession and hence the need for these universities to produce graduates in education. If we need quality education, we need quality teachers,” the minister added. According to him, the next step to be taken was the amendment to the laws establishing the colleges, which is to be prepared by Justice Ministry.

He stressed that administrative changes would follow suit. Shekarau also told journalists that FEC approved the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State. The university was formally College of Medical Health Sciences under the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi. The minister disclosed that institution had been granted autonomy as part of continuous efforts to ensure quality graduates into the various fields of medicine and sciences.

Adamu Mu'azu resigns as PDP Chairman

The embattled PDP Chairman tendered his resignation letter this morning May 20 and his resignation is said to be with immediate effect.

Court Stops Jonathan From Signing Oil & Gas Bill

A Lagos Federal High Court, on Tuesday, restrained President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, from assenting to the bill for an Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Export Free Zone Act., PM News reports.

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The court presided over by Justice Saliu Saidu also restrained the National Assembly, the Clerk of the National Assembly from forwarding the Bill for an Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Export Free Zone Authority Act. Cap. 05 to President Jonathan for Assent.

‪The court also restrained the defendants, their agents and privies from prohibiting the usage of the plaintiffs’ facilities at Snake Island, Integrated Free Zone, for Oil and Gas cargoes destined for use in the free zone.

The matter was adjourned till May 26, 2015, for further hearing.

Petroleum Tanker Drivers embark on strike action

 

It appears the lingering fuel crisis will not disappear anytime soon as the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association have decided to stop the lifting of fuel from petroleum depots across the country.

The body leadership sent out a stern warning to its members to stop lifting petrol from all depot.
"Comrades/unit chairmen/executives, you are directed to suspend all loading activities in all the depots as from Monday, 18th of May. There will be severe sanctions for any chairman/others that does not comply.” the message sent to the members of the association.

Photos: Dele Momodu Confirms Davido & GF Welcomed A Baby

When I reported it here, a lot of you said it wasn’t Davido that welcomed a child but his sister, Sharon Adeleke. Now Ovation publisher, Chief Dele Momodu has confirmed the news that Davido and his girlfriend, Sophia Momodu have welcomed a baby girl. Now I hope you believe.

Graphic pics: Airforce men beat FAAN staff to coma at Lagos airport

An official of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mohammed Shuaibu was beaten until he fell into a coma by two unidentified Nigerian Air Force officers in charge of traffic at the departure section of the terminal wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos yesterday May 18th.

National Assembly Members, Aides Asked To Vacate Offices

Nigerian lawmakers and their aides whose tenure will be expiring in less than three weeks have been asked to vacate their offices latest today, Monday May 18. 

The directive was passed to the members of the 7^th National Assembly by the management through an internal memo. The memo which is said to have been served since last week Wednesday is to enable the renovation of offices as preparation is being made for the inauguration of the 8^th National Assembly

Jonathan’s Administration Fully Supported Corruption- Osundare

Celebrated poet, Prof. Niyi Osundare, while speaking yesterday at the annual Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Christ’s School, Ado-Ekiti, Alumni Association, in Lagos, said President Jonathan’s administration fully supported corruption and saw nothing wrong with it. According to him, as long as the person involved is a PDP member or knows his wife, the person is SAFE, he said.

 “We have a President who saw no difference between right or wrong. Here is a President who saw no difference between stealing and corruption. The PDP offered transformation without change, motion without movement. The President made evil deed attractive. People commit crimes and get away with it. As long as you belong to the President’s party or you know his wife, you are safe. A criminal runs to Aso Rock for being called a thief and the President shuts the gate and say, be not –afraid,” Osundare said during the lecture.

Cute Photos Of Precious Adewale Odunlami As He Turn A Year Older

Happy Birthday To Pharm. P. Odunlami.  LLNP

Pictures Of Ruth Kadiri In Black

She kinda looks different here…. You like?

Photo of president-elect Buhari at Adams Oshiomhole's wedding

Finally, she smiles...:-). Beautiful bride

Soyinka, Tinubu, Others Commend Amaechi’s Courage

Top members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) including former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday gave kudos to the outgoing Rivers State Governor, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, for his contributions to the success of the opposition party at the just concluded national election.

Tinubu and others who spoke at the launch of a book authored by the duo of Dr. Chidi Amuta and Dr. Yomi Ogunbiyi and titled: ‘Dynamics of Change: The Amaechi Years,’ held at the Civic Centre, Lagos, said the governor played a significant role in what they tagged ‘Commonsense Revolution,’ in Nigeria.

Describing the documentation of Governor Amaechi’s eight years administration in Rivers State in the book as a justifiable celebration of idea of commonsense revolution, Tinubu said the revolution mantra of the APC was non-violent.

“Amaechi is a good example of common sense revolution. In the course of our historic campaigns for the 2015 elections, I was emphatic about popularising the commonsense revolution - that Nigeria needed it.

“This revolution is not a violent one to tear things down. It is a revolution to rescue us from violence, injustice and poverty.

“It is a positive one to rescue, repair and restructure the nation and its institutions in ways that further collective prosperity and well-being. The only violence that is to be done is to violence, injustice and poverty themselves.

“The commonsense revolution was a call to return to a level of decency in the relationship between government and the governed.”

He assured Nigerians that now that the elections were over, it was time for the leaders and the citizens to brace up to meet the challenges required to build a better, more prosperous nation, stressing that ”We must re-tool ourselves and the new leadership must embark on policies that will improve the general well being of the masses.”

Soyinka on his part described both Tinubu and Amaechi as the greatest contributors to the current political change in Nigeria, urging Nigerians to emulate their courage.

“I admire Amaechi’s courage of conviction. People should put themselves out and make sacrifices for the country.

“The political atmosphere; whatever name you call it, I recognise two people who are the architects; Tinubu and Amaechi.

“I urge Amaechi not to slow down now. If he slows down, he would be playing with fire,” he said.

Addressing the gathering, Amaechi, who appreciated quite a number of people who inspired and supported him as governor of the oil-rich state in the last eight years, said contrary to widespread belief, he is not a stubborn personality but that instead, he operates on principle.

”I’m not stubborn, I only operate on principle. They were taking our oil wells because Bayelsa produced the president, so, I allowed the Kalabari chiefs protest in Abuja and they were rattled by that,” he said, explaining the cause of the disaffection between him and the presidency.

While noting that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum was a peer review mechanism among state executives to facilitate rapid development at the state levels, Amaechi urged incoming governors to adopt the concept to enable them enhance development in their states.

Other notable personalities such as former APC national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, the current APC chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Justice Karibe-White, Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Kyari Abubakar, former Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and several others had good words to say about Amaechi.

Buhari, IBB, Tinubu To Grace Oshiomole’s Wedding

 
















 
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha are expected in Edo State today for the wedding between Governor Adams Oshiomhole and Lara Fortes, at his country home in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.The governor had lost his wife, Clara Oshiomole to cancer in 2010 and has remained unmarried since then, focusing on the development of Edo State despite pressure from family, friends and even traditional rulers, including the Benin monarch, Oba of Benin to take another wife.
 Other dignitaries expected at the wedding ceremony include former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Chairman of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and others.

Jonathan Is The Promoter Of Corruption- Melaye Says

A former House of Representative member and Senator-elect, Dino Melaye, has accused President, Goodluck Jonathan, of running the most corrupt government in the history of Nigeria. In a​n interview​ with Premium Times, ​​​Mr. Melaye, emphasised that the government of Mr. Jonathan massively promoted corruption.

“Jonathan is the promoter of corruption. I am telling you that the Government of Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan is the most corrupt in Nigerian history but (who) we have as president-elect of this country today (Muhammadu Buhari); the man I see as the nemesis of corruption.”

About campaigning against corruption when he resumes office, Melaye said;

“Change! I am an advocate of anti-corruption and for me if I enter office, I am going to do it more this time around. More importantly, now that we have a government that is going to have zero tolerance for corruption, we must as legislators carry out our functions from any form of sacrifice.”

Ex Governor Donald Duke's daughter gets admitted to New York bar

 Xerona Duke, the beautiful daughter of former Cross River state governor Donald Duke, was admitted to the New York Bar today May 14th. Congrats to her.

Photo: Governor Adams Oshiomhole and wife-to-be, Iara Fortez

The couple will be getting married later today...

Photo: Nigerian Govt. Federal Secretariat Currently On Fire

The Nigerian government federal secretariat is currently on fire. The complex houses major government offices in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The cause of the fire which started some minutes ago is yet to be ascertained.

Photos: Pastor Adeboye donates ambulance to Israel

Pastor EA Adeboye yesterday May 13th through his church RCCG, donated an Ambulance to Zaka, Israel's disaster recovery organization. At the ceremony which held in Israel, the Mayor of Jerusalem, Nigerian Ambassador to Israel, a rep for Israeli Prime Minister were there. More photos after the cut..

Photo credit: Kola Oyeneyin