PDP congratulates APC on Successful Registration

The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated the leadership of the All Progressive Congress on the successful registration of their new party describing it as healthy development for the nation's democracy.
The party, in a statement signed by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Tony Caesar Okeke however said the registration of the new party poses no threat to the PDP. The statement said the ruling party still maintains its pre-eminent position and enjoys the widest popularity and acceptance among Nigerians across the country.
The PDP said with the registration of the APC, Nigerians now expect the leaders of the opposition party to eschew all forms of bitterness and desperation and desist from politics of propaganda which characterized their former parties.

British Prime Minister Wants To Export Gay Marriage Around the World

British prime minister, David Cameron today vowed to 'export' gay marriage around the world as he held a party to celebrate the passage of legislation in Britain.

The Prime Minister told a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender reception in Downing Street of his personal pride at legalising gay marriage.

Mr Cameron told guests at the same reception one year on that Britain was now "the best place to be gay, lesbian or transgender anywhere in Europe".

Underage marriage is my right as muslim – Asari Dokubo

The controversial activist on his Facebook page disclosed his postion on the controversial child marriage bill.


Dokubo-Asari wrote, "People should learn to respect other people's sensibilities. We, Muslims have the right to marry when we want or give out our daughters at any age we want. It is not your business and the law must respect our right to do so.

Anything short of that is an infringement on our rights.We did not ask you to marry ladies of that age or give your daughters out in marriage at that age. Plzzzzzzzz respect our."

N’Assembly takes over Rivers legislature

The Senate  passed a resolution yestherday Thursday 25th july empowering it and the House of Representatives to take over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
In the resolution which concurs with that of the  House on July 10, the Senate also flayed the attempt by five anti-Rotimi Amaechi lawmakers to impeach the state Assembly Speaker, Otelemaba  Amachree.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Media, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe,  said after the decision that a meeting between the President of the Senate, David Mark,  and the Speaker of the House,     Aminu Tambuwal,   would be held to draw up modalities for the running of the assembly.
Abaribe, in a telephone interview with one of  our correspondents in Abuja, explained that with the concurrence  which is in line with Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution,  the activities of  the state legislature stood suspended.

Lagos State Government Dumps Beggars in Onitsha

Lagos State Government Wednesday July 24th dumped over seventy people said to be beggars and homeless people in Onitsha,Anambra State.

The destitute were brought into the state around 3am and were left under the flyover at Upper Iweka Bridge after being detained in Lagos for months for begging, wandering and other minor offenses by the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline Officials. Many of the people dumped at the location said they were not even from Onitsha and didn't understand why they were dropped there. Some claimed they have family in Lagos and were picked up by KAI officials as they went to work.

This is the second time in a year the Lagos State govt will dump people at Upper Iweka in Anambra

Photo of The day-Prince william Family

President Jonathan's Wife losses Mum

The mother of Nigeria's first lady, Patience Jonathan, Mrs Iwari-Oba has died in a fatal auto accident along Elele Road in Rivers State. 

The first lady's mum was on her way to Bayelsa State when the accident occurred yesterday Monday July 22nd around 4pm. May her soul RIP...Amen

Joseph Yobo- I never sent my mother in law away

This is the reaction of joseph to the allegation of him sending his wife's mum packing....The Yobos and the Fashanus have a great relationship, a fantastic one at that and very good mutual respect for each other, and we thank God for that. 

'We have no problems at all.  We have two great houses next to each other in Istanbul, Turkey that is big enough to accommodate our families, without anyone invading on anyone's privacy. They are just trying to destroy the two families. 

Kate gives birth to a boy

Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy who became the 3rd in line to the throne and future king of England at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington around 4.24pm yestherday afternoon Monday July 22nd with her husband, Prince William by her side.

Kate and her new born baby are doing well and will be discharged later today

JOSEPH YOBO ejects his MOTHER-IN-LAW from his house

The marriage of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2008, Adaeze Igwe and Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo is at the moment experiencing some turbulence, according to the National Enquirer. The love birds who got married in a hush manner, barely three months after meeting in December 2009 are said to be patching things so as not to caught the attention of the press and public in general.
According to impeccable sources close to the Yobos, the reason for the squabbles is highly connected to Adaeze's mother, Mrs. Abigail Igwe now Fashanu after she married the former Footballer turned business man in 2011.
Joseph Yobo and Adaeze's mum our grapevine revealed became sworn enemies when the Fernabarche of Turkey skipper got wind of her plans to crash his marriage.

Exclusive:Prophet TB Joshua Directed President Jonathan To Release Al-Mustapha To Win In 2015

Culled from sahara report..
Sources have told SaharaReporters. that last week's "judicial decision" which set free of murder charges Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to late Nigerian dictator, Sanni Abacha, is owed to President Goodluck Jonathan, who was following a "spiritual" fortune-telling that would enable him to win the 2015 election.
Controversial Lagos sect leader, Pastor TB Joshua, who has Mr. Jonathan eating out of his hands, has been identified as the person who told the Nigeria leader that his political fortune rests with setting Al Mustapha free.
In addition, Mr. Joshua has also told Mr. Jonathan if he is to win in 2015, he needs to bring back to Nigeria James Ibori, the former Delta State governor who is currently serving a 13-year jail term in the United Kingdom.

Official statement of Funke Akindelek's separation from her hubby

Official statement from Funke Akindele's publicist.
Dear Friends,

On behalf of our client, star actress, Funke Akindele, we want to formally inform you that after due consultation and consideration, she's now separated from Mr. Kehinde Oloyede as his wife. She hereby urges her fans and all concerned to pray and wish her the best as she moves on in her career. Kindly note that this is the first and only  official statement from Funke Akindele on the matter and will be glad if her wish is respected.  Thank you.
Sincerely yours,

Ayo Ola- Muhammed,
Principal Consultant
NEECEE  Entertainment.

Underage Marriage-List of Senators who voted

Below is the list of the Nigeria Senators who voted for underage marriage in Nigeria...
            
1. Sen. Abdulmumin M. Hassan (Jigawa South West, PDP)
2. Sen. Abdullahi Danladi (Jigawa North West, PDP)
3. Sen. Adamu Abdullahi (Nasarawa West, PDP)
4. Sen. Ahmed Barata (Adamawa South, PDP)
5. Sen. Akinyelure Ayo (Ondo Central, Labour Party)
6. Sen. Alkali Saidu A. (Gombe North, PDP)
7. Sen. Bagudu Abubakar A. (Kebbi Central, PDP)
8. Sen. Dahiru Umaru (Sokoto South, PDP)
9. Sen. Galaudu Isa (Kebbi North, PDP)
10. Sen. Garba Gamawa (Bauchi North, PDP)

Photos-KC/Presh new rides

Kingsley Okonkwo aka KC aka LimPoPo Master recently acquired two brand new cars. A 2013 Range Rover (super charge) and 2013 BMW X6..See more photos after the cut

Photo credit..lindaikeji

Taiye Taiwo in Tax mess

Super Eagles defender Taiye Taiwo has been indicted in France on tax fraud charges. French authorities say the 28 year old player is owing them €1,025,000 in tax after failing to pay his income taxes in 2008, 2009 and his property taxes in 2011.
Taiwo owns a €600,000 mansion in Allauch, Marseille and the French authority say they plan to seize the home and auction it.
Taiwo, currently plays for Turkish football club Bursaspor but once played for French club, Olympique de Marseille from 2005 to 2011. He is yet to respond to the charges.

Photos of the Day-Oba goal shows off

The footballer shared this photos on his instagram page..Everybody seems to be showing off these days...

Nollywood star Actress Funke's Marriage Ends

The fiery-tale wedding of highly successful Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele [popularly known as Jenifa] has ended! the estranged couples problems started some months back and that it got to its peak few weeks ago when things got worse...
An insider said Funke was actually deceived into the marriage my Mr Oloyede, who didn't reveal all about his (past and present) life to her, thus taking advantage of her simple attitude.
Anyway, while Funke Akindele was trying to take it cool and go about their divorce quietly so as to avoid any negative reactions, her estranged husband, Mr Oloyede took to the social media to break the unfortunate news to the public. In his words: