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- Shehu Garba writes on Buhari and his alleged involvement in the Dasuki arms deal scandal
- TF? This is someone's idea of Father Christmas?
- This holiday, your mission should you choose to accept it. Rent Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
- Bruce Willis & Demi Moore's daughter pose nude for Christmas
- If Buhari doesn’t perform, stone us- APC chieftain, Tony Momoh says
- Check out comedian Bovi's new home
- Fade Ogunro is leaving Beat FM
- Bay Lounge set to screen October 1 for free today!
- Serena Williams named AP Female Athlete of the Year for the 4th time
- Desmond Elliot and wife celebrate 12th wedding anniversary
- Photos: 4 people crushed to death in a grisly motor accident in Benue State
- Scoale Entertainment in partnership with Access Bank host the inaugural edition of the Queens for Queens Benefit Dinner
- Khloe Kardashian plays the doting aunt (photos)
- Mr Nigeria 2014 Emmanuel Ikubese shares sexy bedroom pic
- Photos: Abimbola Fashola hosts Christmas party for children living with disabilities
- Lil Kim looks like a Chinese woman in her Christmas card
- Abuja's Urban Ice Christmas Weekend Festivities...
- Brooklyn gets back at his dad, David Beckham. Posts 'embarrassing' pic of him
- Eniola Badmus shares some festive photos
- Fayose urges Nigerians to pray for Buhari, Says; Lai Mohammed should relocate to Borno or Yobe
- Corporate Dance World Presents: Avalanche - The Kings of Dance!
- World's fattest man, Andres Moreno dies aged 38
- Man strips naked to avoid bus arrest at Cele bus stop (photos)
- K Michelle's nudes hit the internet on Christmas day
- Waconzy drops new audio music ‘Powerful’, video ‘Na God’ + promo pics
| Shehu Garba writes on Buhari and his alleged involvement in the Dasuki arms deal scandal Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:51 PM PST  As the war on corruption heightens, the political battle-line between the governing All Progressives Congress, APC and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has sharply been drawn.While leaders from both parties voice out their support for the clean-up of the country by ridding it of corruption, the National Working Committee of the PDP seems clearly to be working contrary to the anti-corruption rhetoric of their Board of Trustees. Their public communication organs have, in particular, become increasingly combative against the exercise. All that the President, leading the APC change orchestra is trying to do is to revamp a moribund nation with growth, jobs and recovered looted funds. Sadly, only a few, if any in Wadata House are treating the war against corruption as the extra-ordinary event which it is. Instead, when they speak up, they do so most ardently against it. In a clear demonstration of abstructist politics, they challenge the government in every move it makes, but fail to spell out alternative roadmaps to curbing the monstrous corruption that threatens to consume the country; they rush to condemn and dramatize even the smallest of measures which, given time and patience will manifest through positive outcomes. Doing this gives the PDP the illusion of being an effective opposition party but taken in the context of national interest and the mood of the nation, it is doubtful it it is yielding anything beyond limited political returns. To most Nigerians, the cacophonous opposition is just a media spectacle to distract or mellow the President. After an historic loss in an election to the opposition for the first time in the annals of this country's political history, PDP has not looked inwards in any serious way to seek its revival. The first and major leap at reform ended disastrously when first, the party establishment rejected a well-timed apology tendered on its behalf for their past failures. Then, the leader of the reform movement got himself mired in allegations leading to court charges of the theft of billions of Naira voted for weapons purchase to fight terror in the North East. Chief Raymond Dokpesi's trial ( and Col. Dasuki's) is no doubt a serious blow to any prospects of a turn-around in the PDP. The party did not seek democratize their internal organization, a major reason for their implosion leading to the loss of the election or began thinking innovatively about the challenges of modern day Nigeria, nor have they got a "Plan B" that is inviting to the voters. It is this failure to reckon with, or look at the real issues confronting the party and the nation that led to their call for an investigation of President Buhari for having been supplied two jeeps by the erstwhile Jonathan administration after the personal bullet-proof jeep he owned was bombed by yet unknown assailants. As the Special Adviser to the President, Femi Adesina said, issuance of the cars,soon after this incident was merely a face-saving move, intended to cover the government's failure to keep its duty to this particular former leader. The law, cited as the Remuneration of Former Presidents and Heads of State (and other Ancillary Matters), entitles former Nigerian Presidents including General Muhammadu Buhari to "three vehicles to be bought by the Federal Government and liable to be replaced every four years". Cars are just a few in a litany of entitlements written in that law although it is contestable to say that General Buhari had been given his due entitlements by successive administrations as provided thereunder. Regime after regime treated him as if he was not a former Head of State. General Abacha came on the saddle and wanted to throw everything at Buhari who, knowing his very nature declined virtually but his military pension. The military in particular treated him so badly that its leaders kept silent when the PDP charged that he didn't have WAEC papers. One shameless Army Records officer said that the former Head of State had no records at all under their system. General Buhari went without a full compliment of armed guards from the army he served at the highest level until the dastardly bomb attack on his convoy in April 2014. It was at this time that the Chief of Army Staff at that time thought it necessary to reinstate the armed convoy to protect him. When they brought the two cars within a few days of his being bombed, the staff of the General were merely informed that this was from the Federal Government in fulfillment of its obligation to him. Since this was an entitlement long-overdue, not minding that it came short of what was expected, there was absolutely nothing wrong on the part of the General for accepting that which was due to him. This hashtag "#Buharigate" was intended as a counterpoise to "Dasukigate," the phenomenal corruption scheme by which money intended for weapons to fight terror was shared among PDP leaders. It was a fake intervention and a malicious propaganda against the president, obviously intended to detract from his enormously huge reputational capital, the basis on which the APC nation-wide victory was founded. The #Buharigate failed to gain traction because was seen as an opposition overreach and a desperate attempt to tarnish his hard-earned name and nothing more. No serious blogger therefore paid a serious attention to it. This baseless allegation that the President had benefitted from the diversion of money intended to fight insurgency under the former National Security Adviser equally underlines the cruel nature of today's politics, that even the best personal examples cannot keep a leader from the tar brush of the opponent. Apart from seeking to mellow the President, I suspect that the opposition had thought these attacks would revive the collapsed fortunes of the PDP while at the same time projecting their leaders as victims of persecution in the hands of the APC administration. What however is encouraging in the country today is that Nigerians have thrown their full weight behind the war on corruption. This itself is an account the constructive nature of the government's engagement against the vice and the determination with which it is being fought. Adding impetus and flavor is the frustration at the routionisation of corruption by the last administration and their inadequate and impotent efforts to curb and punish high-profile offenders. My concluding augment is that President Buhari's election and war against terrorism and corruption have become a template. In Niger, Chad and Ghana where there will be elections next year, opposition candidates are parading themselves as the "Buhari" of their own country. President Buhari must have himself been embarrassed by calls, through newspaper articles, posters and banners in the course of his visits to these friendly countries, saying "we want Buhari type elections; we will wage Buhari-type anti-corruption war". One Chadian political party published an advertorial asking their government to procure and issue permanent voters cards as well as the use of card readers in the coming election and if the funds were not available, "let us borrow from Nigeria" for the coming elections. President Buhari was and is far, far away from, and remains untouched by the "Dasukigate". "#Buharigate" is therefore a fraud and an unbecoming spectacle designed to tarnish the illustrious record of the President so as to mellow his anti-corruption drive. It failed because it was born out of desperation to gain sympathy by an opposition that can't heal itself unless it comes to terms with the danger of corruption they thrived in, and the party's internal structures are overhauled and remade to meet the minimum requirements of a democratic organization. |
| TF? This is someone's idea of Father Christmas? Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:47 PM PST  |
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| Bruce Willis & Demi Moore's daughter pose nude for Christmas Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:41 PM PST |
| If Buhari doesn’t perform, stone us- APC chieftain, Tony Momoh says Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:34 PM PST  "You have heard the President said he is the one that Nigerians voted for and he is responsible to them not to me or you. He is not owned by anybody. |
| Check out comedian Bovi's new home Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:31 PM PST  "All I got for Christmas. Ok for at least 2 Christmases! It's not in banana island sha! But a woman opposite me sells groundnut. So let's just say it's in groundnut island. After all who fit buy groundnut go one day fit buy banana.!!! Merry Christmas y'all!!!!" He captioned the photo. |
| Fade Ogunro is leaving Beat FM Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:26 PM PST   |
| Bay Lounge set to screen October 1 for free today! Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:18 PM PST   Soundcity Dj Bobbi, the mix master will be performing on the 24th of December 2015...  The award winning box office hit October 1, produced by Kunle Afolayan will be screened for free on boxing day, the 26th of December On Sunday the 27th of December, Dj Bobbi the party machine will be back! Come with friends and family and enjoy our Christmas line up as you take in Lekki's breathtaking view by grabbing drinks from our unique wine list and well conceived cocktails or dine at the Bay Lounge by choosing from the array of international and local cuisine. Enjoy the ultimate Bay Lounge experience this Christmas Bay Lounge is located at Plot 10A, Admiralty Way Lekki Phase One. For more information call 08093213921 08184080026 Or follow us on Instagram @bayloungeltd |
| Serena Williams named AP Female Athlete of the Year for the 4th time Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:15 PM PST   "Female athlete of the year from AP. Thank you. It's been an incredible year. I look forward to making more memorable memories next year. I love you all." |
| Desmond Elliot and wife celebrate 12th wedding anniversary Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:03 PM PST |
| Photos: 4 people crushed to death in a grisly motor accident in Benue State Posted: 26 Dec 2015 12:00 PM PST   "We were going to church this morning when we saw an motorbike conveying some young men and a woman, to a church in a nearby village, speed past us, " an eyewitness disclosed. "However, after a short time we heard a big bang and we saw people running and screening towards a direction, we followed suit, and on getting there we saw that a Honda car had just ran over the motorbike apparently after the driver of the vehicle lost control. The four occupants of the motorbike died instantly while the driver of the car who managed to control his vehicle in the middle of a forest, and other occupants of the car sustained injuries."The bodies were taken to the Makurdi Federal Medical Centre, FMC by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.   Source: Idoma Voice |
| Posted: 26 Dec 2015 09:04 AM PST Scoale Entertainment, REDI Nigeria and the Hacey in partnership with Access Bank host the inaugural edition of the Queens for Queens Benefit Dinner. The Summit which is scheduled to hold is on the 27th of December at the Oriental Hotel is themed "Lending a Voice to the Emancipation of the Girl Child". For several centuries, the girl child has suffered marginalization, disregard and undermining. She has been the victim of rape, early marriage, kidnap, abuse, slavery and several other vices. The importance and significance of her empowerment has been underestimated. Whilst she enjoys several privileges in some parts of the world, she is still considered to be disadvantaged in most parts of the world, Nigeria inclusive. She is still being stereotyped and restricted by various glass ceilings that the society has created. Many times, she is told she will not amount to much or nothing at all and she has believed it for many years, thereby restricting herself to the confines of society's dictates. With over 20 million girls in Nigeria between the ages of 10 and 19, it is imperative that the movement for their emancipation is unhindered.     Twitter: www.twitter.com/   |
| Khloe Kardashian plays the doting aunt (photos) Posted: 26 Dec 2015 09:04 AM PST      |
| Mr Nigeria 2014 Emmanuel Ikubese shares sexy bedroom pic Posted: 26 Dec 2015 08:48 AM PST  The actor who's currently in Accra, Ghana, shared this semi-nude pic on his instagram page... |
| Photos: Abimbola Fashola hosts Christmas party for children living with disabilities Posted: 26 Dec 2015 08:46 AM PST     Photo credit: Okuo Alex Emmanuel |
| Lil Kim looks like a Chinese woman in her Christmas card Posted: 26 Dec 2015 06:20 AM PST |
| Abuja's Urban Ice Christmas Weekend Festivities... Posted: 26 Dec 2015 05:59 AM PST                       |
| Brooklyn gets back at his dad, David Beckham. Posts 'embarrassing' pic of him Posted: 26 Dec 2015 06:02 AM PST   |
| Eniola Badmus shares some festive photos Posted: 26 Dec 2015 06:08 AM PST |
| Fayose urges Nigerians to pray for Buhari, Says; Lai Mohammed should relocate to Borno or Yobe Posted: 26 Dec 2015 05:33 AM PST  Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has called on Nigerians to pray specially for President Mohammadu Buhari; saying; "The President needs God to give him the necessary wisdom to be able to find solution to the country's economic and security problems."The governor also challenged the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed to relocate to Sambisa in Borno State or Yobe and move around there without heavy military security if indeed he was sure that Boko Haram had been defeated. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said; "only God's intervention can save Nigeria from the present economic and security problems as it is glaring that the man running the affairs of the country at the federal level does not have any answer to the problems." He said; "Even the Holy Bible said in James 1:5 that if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God and as it is, Nigerians must assist the President in asking for wisdom and understanding to tackle the country's economic and security problems before Nigeria is further plunged into more woes with the federal government's decision to borrow N2.2 Trillion, which translates to N6.066 billion per day to finance the 2016 Budget." He described the Federal Government's announced reduction of petrol pump price from N87 to N85 per litre as a continuation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government's governance by deceit, saying; "Even secondary school students of economics know that you cannot deregulate and regulate at the same time." The governor said; "it is only in a confused and clueless economy that government will plan to spend more when revenue has reduced by more than 50 percent." Governor Fayose, who maintained that petrol will not sell below N100 per litre in 2016, added that; "Even now that the price is N87 and subsidy is yet to be removed, Nigerians are buying at between N130 and N300 per litre. What will now happen when they remove subsidy and allow market forces to determine the price?" The governor described claimed by the Information Minister that Boko Haram insurgents had been defeated as strange, saying; "Nigerians will only take the minister serious if he relocates to either Sambisa in Borno State or Yobe State and stay there till the end of March, next year without heavy military security." He said; "To show their level of confusion, two days after the Minister of Information declared that Boko Haram had been defeated, President Buhari said the government would persuade Boko Haram to abandon their fight. One then wonders how the same Boko Haram insurgents Lai Mohammed said were already defeated will have to be persuaded to abandon their fight. "Interestingly, the same Boko Haram that Lai Mohammed said had been defeated reported attacked Kimba village in Gur ward of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday night. "Therefore, the Information Minister must show Nigerians how peaceful Borno and Yobe States have become after the defeat of Boko Haram by relocating to either Sambisa, Maiduguri or Yobe." |
| Corporate Dance World Presents: Avalanche - The Kings of Dance! Posted: 26 Dec 2015 05:37 AM PST    These Amazing ladies and gentlemen have conquered the land and built kingdoms and thus, are worthy to be called KINGS! And that's not all! We have the backing of our"Special Ones"! They are Dance lovers who are kings in the entertainment industry. An awesome lineup of OAPs (Radio), Comedians, Musician sand Movie industry stars such as Ali Baba, Ireti Doyle, Linda Ejiofor, Victor Olaotan, Uncle Ben, Manny and The Angels (Cool Fm), Sensei Uche (City Fm),Showman, Yinka Davies and others, join our Kings Of Dance in this epic,breathtaking dance masterpiece! For the very first time ever, NO SINGING. NO ACTING. Even COMEDY would be done in DANCE. Just Masterful DANCE. With Everyone DANCING, YOU do not want to miss this! First Show Category: Normal Show Time- 2pm Ticket Cost - NGN 5,000, NGN 10,000, NGN 25,000 (Bronze, Silver & Gold respectively) Second Show Category: Normal Show Time- 4:30 pm Ticket Cost - NGN 5,000, NGN 10,000, NGN 25,000 (Bronze, Silver & Gold respectively) Third Show Category: Command Performance Time- 8pm Ticket Cost - NGN 35,000, NGN 500,000 (Platinum & Table) - Table consist of 10 people. (For Command show tickets and tables, please call 0803 720 5722 or 0803 465 2105) Tickets are available online at Naija Ticket Shop - http://naijaticketshop.com/ You can also pick up tickets at the following Naija Ticket Shop Stall @ Eko Hotel VI, Silverbird Cinema (VI & Ikeja), Ozone Cinema (Yaba), Citrus Store (Adeniran Ogunsanya) |
| World's fattest man, Andres Moreno dies aged 38 Posted: 26 Dec 2015 05:24 AM PST   In a Statement released today, his publicist - Carmen Palacios said: 'Andres died at 8.30am on Christmas Day in an ambulance from a heart attack as he was taken from his house to San Jose Hospital.'  |
| Man strips naked to avoid bus arrest at Cele bus stop (photos) Posted: 26 Dec 2015 05:23 AM PST |
| K Michelle's nudes hit the internet on Christmas day Posted: 26 Dec 2015 03:26 AM PST |
| Waconzy drops new audio music ‘Powerful’, video ‘Na God’ + promo pics Posted: 26 Dec 2015 03:18 AM PST  Waconzy also dropped the Video for his new gospel tune "Na God". This dope video is based on his true life story and is sure to inspire all as it is refreshing and inspirational with sounds and a message that speaks to the soul. The Video was Shot by America's top music video director Jeff Adair in the beautiful city of Dallas, Texas United States. "Waconzy – Na God" is sure to get you vibing and strengthen the conviction that truly, God Lives.            Below is Waconzy's Powerful Watch 'Waconzy – Powerful' Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/ Also Get Waconzy – Powerful on iTunes http://hyperurl.co/ Amazon http://hyperurl.co/ Google Play http://hyperurl.co/7qe7mc Spotify: http://hyperurl.co/ Waconzy also dropped the Video for his new gospel tune "Na God". This dope video is based on his true life story and is sure to inspire all as it is refreshing and inspirational with sounds and a message that speaks to the soul. The Video was Shot by America's top music video director Jeff Adair in the beautiful city of Dallas, Texas United States. "Waconzy – Na God" is sure to get you vibing and strengthen the conviction that truly, God Lives. |
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