Rivers State Government: Why We Refused PDP Use Of Stadium For Presidential Rally

The Rivers State Government has said it refused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) use of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Igwuruta-Ali, for its presidential campaign rally because the facility was unsafe as work was ongoing at the site.

In a statement issued by the state Commissioner of Information and Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, the government said it was not impressed by the threat of the PDP that it would force its way into the stadium if the government did not grant its request to use the facility.

It Is Confirmed: Actor Muna Obiekwe Is Dead As Nollywood Industry Mourns

Muna On His Dialysis Bed

The announcement of his death this evening threw social media into a frenzy, Nigerians especially his fans who were yet to come to terms with the death were confronted by a tweet from a supposedly account of the deceased bearing the name Muna Obiekwe

The imposter managing the account  tweeted  that he is alive and well, a tweet which reassured his worried fans but the sad news is that Muna is gone and gone forever and his corpse is lying cold in the morgue as I type this

President Good Luck Jonathan Turns To Children Sunday School Teacher During Church Service In Abuja (Photos)

President Jonathan today visited the children section of the Villa Chapel Abuja during Sunday School Service. Daddy Showkey, Dan Iwuanyanwu & High Chief Raymond Dokpesi also paid a visit to the President at the villa today. The children were all excited to see Gej in their midst  See More Photos After The Cut

Motorcycle Thief Stripped Naked In Benue (Photo)

A friend sent me this picture of a notorious motorcycle robber in Yandev a small community in Benue State.

Luck ran out of him as he was caught, he was striped Unclad and giving the beaten of his life.

Our penchant in resorting to Jungle justice is becoming alarming and assuming a dangerous dimension  

Couple Who Gave Birth To Sextuplets In 2010 Have Become The Inspirational Stars Of A New Reality Television Program As They Juggle Marriage, Working Together And Six Demanding Toddlers

A couple that gave birth to sextuplets in 2010 have become the inspirational stars of a new reality television program as they juggle marriage, working together and six demanding toddlers.

Mia and Rozonno McGhee, and their six bundles of joy, gained internet fame after Mia posted a picture on Facebook and was then asked to appear on Oprah.

Now, on Six Little , the parents reveal what it’s really like to bring up six children at once. Mr McGhee explains to the camera: ‘Six babies crying, can you picture that?’

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The beginning: Mia and Rozonno McGhee had their sextuplets in 2010 and garnered Oprah Winfrey’s attention after Mia posted this picture to the internet

Mikel Obi Becomes British Citizen

Nigeria inter­national and Chelsea of England mid­fielder, John Obi Mikel, is now a British citizen.
The Super Eagles’ A-list player had waited patiently since he applied for the prestigious British passport last year and was delighted to get a positive feedback from the relevant authori­ties last week.

According to  Sun Newspaper, Mikel became eligible for citizenship, having spent more than eight years in England following his transfer to Chelsea from Lyn Oslo of Norway in 2006.

Before the commence­ment of the current English Premier League season, speculations were rife that Chelsea’s manager, Jose Mourinho, wanted to sacri­fice him to free up a foreign quota spot, but this is now a thing of the past.

Gov. Ajimobi's Beautiful Daughters Light The Dad's Campaign Ground Aglow With Their Looks

Incumbent Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State today flagged off campaigns for his 2nd term re-election bid at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan. And pictured below are his daughters ready for the big event.

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Governor Amaechi Of Rivers Bars Jonathan From Using State's Stadium

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state has refused letting PDP use the state owned Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Igwurita-Ali for its presidential campaign slated for January 28th.

According to Thisday, PDP had written to the state government seeking permission to use the stadium for its presidential campaign but in its response, the government said the party could not use it as it was under construction, a position faulted by the PDP.

According to PDP, the APC had used that same stadium twice recently. Speaking on the matter, the state Chairman of PDP, Felix Obuah, said the stadium was built with Tax payers money and so should be available for use to everyone.

Nigerian- Born Italian Mr. Toni Iwobi Set to Become Italy's Next Minister of Defence

A Nigerian-born Italian and current Federal Head of Security and Immigration of LEGA NORD PADANIA (Party), Italy, Mr. Toni Iwobi, is set to become the country's next Minister of Defence and Immigration, if the party does well in the impending elections, as predicted by credible polls.

Iwobi, a Nigerian residing in Italy for over 38 years, and a member of an Italian political right wing conservative party for over 21 years stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a press conference organised to advocate his party's urgent call for a solution to illegal migrants from Africa.

"My party has ruled Italy in the past in alliance with other parties in different Times.  Today, we are one of the major Italian important parties in the country and I was recently appointed as the Federal Head of Security and Immigration of the party by the European parliamentarian and the National Chairman of my party: LEGA NORD PADANIA, Italy, Mr.  Matteo Salvini", he said.

Actress Mercy Johnson Accused Of Running Away With Producer’s N2 Million

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is reportedly wanted by the Nigerian Police for over N2 Million unfinished movie debt.

A movie Marketer, Film Mark Productions accused Mercy Johnson of running away with the money paid to her for a role in a movie.

According to reports, the actress was paid by the marketer March last year to star in his movie that kicked-off production in April, but she abandoned the production after few days and featuring in just few scenes.

I Cannot Cancel My Show Because Of February 14 Election –Basketmouth .

Basket Mouth has stated why he cannot cancel his February 14 show billed to hold in London the same day Nigeria’s presidential elections will hold, despite people clamouring that the comedian must cancel the show and perform his civic duties by voting. Here’s the reason he stated to SaturdayBeats;

“This has been an annual show in the last six years. It is a franchise and it holds every Valentine’s Day in the UK regardless of the day it falls on. It has been happening for the past six years and the venue has been booked long ago. The tickets have been on sale long before it was announced that elections would hold on that day.

Meet 24- Years Ibime Belema-Jonathan Who Claims That Nigerian President Is His Dad(Photo)

There were  alleged reports that Ibime Belema-Jonathan, a 24-year-old native of Nembe, Baylesa, announced on Twitter yesterday that he is one of the president's illegitimate sons.

With 5.8m Registered Voting Persons, Lagos Tops States with Eligible Voters

Details of the voters’ register released Tuesday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) showed that Lagos State has the highest number of registered voters with 5,822,207 found eligible out of the 68,833,476 registered voters.

Lagos State is followed by Kano State with a total number of 4,975,701 registered voters.

According to details exclusively obtained by THISDAY, Kaduna State has a total number of 3,407,222 registered voters; followed by Rivers State which has 2,537,590 registered voters.

The state-by-state final figures of the registered voters showed that Abia State has 1,396,162 registered voters, Adamawa State has 1,559,012, Akwa Ibom State has 1,680,759, while Anambra State has 1,963,173.

Panic As Presidential Guard Shields Jonathan in Gun Salute Drama

There was a mild drama and slight panic yesterday during the ’21-Gun Salute’ at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration and wreath-laying ceremony in Abuja, as the Presidential Guards were forced to form a protective shield around President Goodluck Jonathan.


The event, which took place at the National Arcade, involved the rifle of a soldier in the ‘firing party of the gun salute,’ which is one of the key rituals of the annual event.


The 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with the theme, "Appreciating the Nigerian Armed Forces,” started at 10 a.m. with the arrival of the president, who is also the grand patron of the Nigerian Legion.

Only God Knows Nigeria’s Next President — Pastor Adeboye

THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, has said only God knows Nigeria’s next president.

Adeboye made the submission on Thursday, at the just-concluded two-day Bible study programme organised by the University of Ibadan (UI) Christian Family Fellowship, at the International Conference Centre, UI.

Citing an example of a highly-placed ambassador who requested to know his opinion about the political future of the country, Adeboye said people waiting for his opinion concerning where the presidential pendulum would swing in February 14 needed not bother themselves, as his opinion did not matter, but that of God.