We won’t abandon Saraki –PDP

                               

THE Peoples Democratic Party has said that the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, is fit for the office he is occupying; hence it is not considering any candidate to replace him.

The PDP denied reports that it was already looking for a senator from the opposition party to replace Saraki, who is currently under pressure to resign from office following his trial for false asset declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

Nigeria’s two main labour unions–Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress – on Saturday demanded Saraki’s resignation on moral grounds consequent upon his trial at the CCT.

Getting Married Is Not My Priority- Davido

                              
Popular Pop star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, in a recent interview with punch, that he is not yet ready to get married to the mother of his child, despite the wholesome affection he has being showering on his child.

The Decaying City of Aba

 

Have you seen a Tris-cycle( Keke) that converts to a semi boat when the environment is flooded ?, Oh yes its all happening in the city of Aba, The Commercial Hub of Abia State. It is really disheartening and clearly sad that The inhabitants of the city have moved on to what is known as an "Adaptive gripping",

Mecca death toll, the Hajj stampede

                               

No fewer than 717 pilgrims were killed on Thursday, while 863 were injured during a stampede which occurred at an Islamic event held in the city of Mina, about two miles from Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Coutinho would be a perfect fit at Barcelona-Neymar

                                               
Neymar believes international Brazil team-mate Philippe Coutinho would be a perfect fit for Barcelona.
Liverpool star Coutinho is being increasingly linked with a possible move to Spain, with former team-mate Steven Gerrard saying earlier this month that he thought the Brazil international was destined for La Liga.

Seun Kuti Curses Supporters Of Prosecuted Politicians

                            
Son of late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, also known as ‘Abami’, Seun Kuti, has descended heavily on those supporting ‘money bag’ politicians.
The Afrobeat singer placed a curse of those showing solidarity for prosecuted politicians, saying they will suffer.

Morgan Freeman's Granddaughter Alleged Murderer Pleads Not Guilty

                                  
The man accused of stabbing Morgan Freeman's granddaughter pled not guilty to her murder ... as prosecutors painted a graphic picture of the scene witnesses and police saw the day she was killed.

Saraki appears in court pleads not guilty

                               

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday entered the dock at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja where he was arraigned for false assets declaration charges.

Saraki arrived at the tribunal at 9.20am in company with 50 senators, beating by 40 minutes the 10am deadline the judge had set for the Inspector General of Police to provide the Senate president.

Ali Baba Hammers Aregbesola Over Workers’ Salaries

                           
The inability of the governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola to pay workers on the payroll of the state government has angered veteran comedian, Ali Baba.
The humour merchant, whose real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, said he is not happy that the governor is still being able to main his private jet while owing salaries of workers in the state.

Genevieve glows in new pics

                              
This is really awesome, Genevieve Nnaji recently released this pics,and you cant just help but smile, what a defining beauty. This Dive is simplistically beautiful. Ride on Diva.

I would sign every Arsenal player-Mourinho

                                   
 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has claimed Arsenal's squad should be champions and insisted he would sign every player in Arsene Wenger's squad.
Mourinho has developed a frosty relationship with Wenger over the years and he has now put the spotlight on the Frenchman's record, suggesting that Arsenal have the squad to be champions every season.

Saraki Removes ‘APC’ From His Biography, But Says He Remains A Card Carrying Member

                                       

Senate President Bukola Saraki has removed The All Progressives Congress’ name from the official profile page on twitter.
The Senate President’s verified Twitter biography previously read, in part, “Member of the APC.”
But checks after Nigerians started reacting to the development shows that the biography now simply reads, “Senate President and Chairman of the 8th National Assembly. Committed to Transparency and Accountability.”

Legendary Novelist Jackie Collins Dead at 77

                         
Best selling novelist Jackie Collins passed away Saturday, she was 77-years-old.
Collins has sold more than 500 million novels globally and all 32 of her books appeared on The New York Times bestsellers list.

New Zealand zookeeper killed by tiger

                                                       
A New Zealand zookeeper has been killed by a Sumatran tiger on a weekend morning that the zoo was open to visitors.
Police said they were called to the Hamilton Zoo at 11 a.m Sunday after reports a female zookeeper had been attacked by one of the zoo's five tigers. Police said the woman died at the scene.

Dubai declares three days of mourning following the death of the ruler's eldest son

                                               

 A three-day mourning period has been announced in the UAE after the son of Dubai's ruler died of a heart attack.

Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who graduated from Sandhurst in 2002, died on Saturday morning. 

The 33-year-old was the eldest son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the ruler of Dubai and also the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.  

I Was Never Paid N10 million To Probe Fashola- Desmond Elliot

                            
Actor turned lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, who was reported some days ago to be part of a seven-member committee of lawmakers that has been set up to review former Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola’s Administration.

Hajiya Aisha Buhari seeks Adamawa commissioner’s replacement

                                          

Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, on Friday called on Governor Muhammed Bindow Jibrilla of Adamawa State to swap his male Commissioner for Women Affairs, Alhaji Aliyu Tola, with a woman.

Hajiya Buhari made the call in Yola, the capital, while inaugurating a free medical check-up for 2,000 women in the state under her pet project, the Aisha Buhari Women Health Initiative.

Roberto Carlos rates Neymar above Messi and Ronaldo

                              
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos has stressed that he prefers Neymar over Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi and Ronaldo are widely regarded as the two best players around in the game and have won seven Ballon d'Ors between them over the past seven years.

Mikel Obi Welcomes Twins (Photo)

                          
Nigerian soccer star, Mikel Obi, has just welcomed a set twin babies.
The popular footballer took to his Instagram page to share the good news to his fans and followers.

Mechanic Village fire outbreak-Vehicles Destroyed

                                
The mechanic village located in the Agidingbi axis of Lagos state was  gulped by fire last night.
According to Channels TV, a total of 23 vehicles, generators, computers and gas cylinders were reportedly burnt during the inferno.

Klopp next manager Netherlands?

                                   
 Reports in Germany suggest that with the way things are unfolding, Jürgen Klopp could be the next manager of The Netherlands, in case Danny Blind fails to qualify for EURO 2016.

Caitlyn jenner on same sex marriage

                                    
Its really good to learn how table turns, and things change. More change for Caitlyn Jenner -- her controversial opinion on same sex marriage has evolve dramatically.
Jenner wrote on her blog ...

Student union leaders budget N1.8m for phone calls

                                       

Student Union executives and legislators at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have budgeted N1, 837, 550 to make official phone calls between August, 2015 and January, 2016.

In a copy of the Student Union budget made available to punch correspondent and debated by members of the OAU Student Representative Council on Sunday evening, the leaders also had a separate budget for internet facilities and sending of bulk Short Message Service.

Tonto Dikeh Picks Male Friend As Chief Bride’s Maid

                              
Tonto Dikeh is at again. The about-to-wed-movie star has announced one of her male friends as her chief bride's maid, against the tradition of choosing a female for such.
The Ikwere, River State-born thespian, who is also the self-acclaimed 'Poko Queen', took many by surprise again with this.

Jordon Ibe for England

                              

 The midfielder has chosen to play for the Three Lions instead of the Super Eagles, according to the Nigeria coach

The debate over Jordon Ibe’s international future has come to an end after Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, said the midfielder has chosen England.
In a tweet on Sunday, Oliseh said the player’s family has informed him of the decision.
“Jordon Ibe's Family Informed me by a........

Cherubim & Seraphim church awards Don Jazzy

                               

The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim church worldwide at the weekend awarded Ace music producer and leader of Supreme Mavin Dynasty, Michael Collins (Don Jazzy) as a worthy son of the church.
The recognition given to the Marvin’s boss, took place at the church’s headquarters in Tejuosho, Lagos.

Catholics Can Now Remarry After Divorce But Without Sex – Cardinal

                          
A prominent group of cardinal has said that divorced Roman Catholics should be able to remarry, but only if they could totally abstain from sexual intercourse.
The group noted that the marriage would hinge on ‘no set’ rule to ensure that divorcees who got marriage again are properly contrite.

PDP and the issue of Buhari's Portrait

                                          
Investigations by The Punch revealed how the PDP is reluctant to continue the tradition of hanging the president’s portrait at any of their offices in its Wadata House national secretariat, located at Zone 5, Abuja. Confirming the report yesterday, Tuesday, September 8, the party’s national publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh, said that although the......

I’m Bothered That I Don’t have a Child Yet…Cossy Orjiakor

                                              
Nollywood actress, Cossy Orjiakor, is not in any day in a hurry to settle down with reasons being that her kind of man are rare find these days, but she is in high hopes.
The actress recently disclosed that she would like her kind of man to be richer than her and should have a good body structure.

Enyeama lose mother, implores Nigerians to Understand

                                

Nigeria shot stopper, Vincent Enyeama, has tendered his apologies to Nigerians after he pulled out of the Super Eagles squad ahead of the AFCON qualifiers in Tanzania over the weekend.

The keeper was scheduled to be part of the 22 man squad invited by the National team coach, Sunday Oliseh, but pulled out of the team at the very last minute.

Photos: Life and times of billionaire Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez

                                                            

Nigeria’s business magnate and one of the richest men in Africa, Chief Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez, died on Tuesday, September 1, in Brussels, Belgium, at the age of 79.

Sources close to the family, who however expressed shock in his sudden demise, said he died of an age-related ailment.

photos below:

School Bullying – Forgive, Ignore or Revenge?

                             

Giving your child the best advice when they are being bullied is a challenge for many parents. While some parents sign their kids up for kickboxing or karate lessons in a bid to boost confidence and give them the tools to fight back; others strive for non-physical resolutions such as ignoring and avoiding bullies; and some parents run out of options and eventually get their child to switch schools.

ICPC Sets To Probe Amaechi, Kwankwaso Chime, Shema

                          
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, ICPC, has commenced investigations of four former governors following petitions against them.

The four governors are former governors Rotimi Ameachi of Rivers, Sullivan Chime of Enugu, Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano.

Grammy Awards Is Not Meant For Me- Don Jazzy

                           

No doubt Mavin Records CEO, Don Jazzy, fondly called Don Babaj has developed and maintained a career in music, reinventing his priorities for over a decade, with production, talent management, singing and music entrepreneurship among his skills. The bedrock of his success in music has been his ability to consistently produce smash hit songs for numerous artistes.

Saraki, Ekweremadu, others shun court

                                    

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, as well as other Senate officials on Monday shunned a scheduled hearing in a suit seeking their removal from office.

The removal of Saraki and the other principal officers is being sought on the grounds of alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 used for the conduct of their elections shortly after the proclamation of the 8th Senate on June 9.