PDP says Eyitayo Jegede remains their Ondo Gubernatorial Candidate

October 14, 2016

Press Release

Re: Jimoh Ibrahim to Replace Eyitayo Jegede as PDP Guber Candidate in Ondo State…Jegede Remains Our Flag-Bearer in the November 26, 2016 Ondo Election – PDP

The Ruling of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja today, Friday, October 14, 2016 does not in any way affect the matter of the PDP Candidacy in the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship Election. The issue of Ondo Governorship was not the matter before Justice Abang in the Suit. The matter before his Lordship was in relation to the 2019 General Elections.

President Buhari Wants Increase In Trade Between Nigeria And Germany

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, is seeking an increase in trade relations between his nation and Germany.

President Buhari, who addressed a German-Nigeria Business Forum in Berlin where he was on an official visit, urged German businessmen to explore different sectors of Nigeria’s economy that had not been opened up.

He told the gathering that a new bank, Development Bank of Nigeria, would soon begin operations to strengthen the government’s economic diversification programme.

John Legend and wife, Chrissy Teigen celebrates Baby Luna's six months birthday

37-year-old America Singer, John Legend took to his Instagram account to celebrate his son clocking 6 months. He shared a beautiful of his wife, Chrissy Teigen playing with their baby, Luna and captioned it '6 months'

His wife also shared a video on her Instagram Page and captioned it:

Amber Rose shows off her derriere in a transparent leggings (Photo)

TV Personality, model and actress Amber Rose suffered a wardrobe malfunction flashing her underwear via see through leggings as she headed to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals on Thursday.

The 32 year old who is almost as well known for her shapely behind as Kim Kardashian, is gradually proving a hit on the dance show.

Charlyboy says 89% of Abuja women are prostitutes

Charly Boy has taken to his Instagram to say that 89% of women in Abuja are Commercial Sex workers or to put it in a literal form – Runs Girls.

Iheanacho beats Ronaldo to win CNN Goal of the Week Award (See Polls)

Nigerian Football sensation Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the winner of the CNN Goal of the Week Award beating three-time FIFA Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to the coveted prize.

The 20-year-old was on target for the Super Eagles when they defeated Zambia 2-1 in Ndola during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

The Manchester City forward breezed past two Chipolopolo defenders to meet a return pass from strike partner Brown Ideye before rounding off the goalkeeper and calmly slotting the ball home despite the presence of two defenders on the line.

Bravery! African woman repels thugs who were about to stab a teenager with baby strapped to her back

Photo Credits: BBC London

Two black mothers, including one with a baby, intervened when thugs were about to stab a teenager in a busy shopping street. The niece and her aunt took action when two youths with huge knives chased two other boys through New Cross in south London. The aunt picked up a cafe chair and lunged at one of the knifemen with all her strength, knocking him off balance as he was about to attack one of the boys.

Dele Momodu reacts to President Buhari's 'my wife belongs to the kitchen' comment

Dele Momodu also weighs in on President Buhari's comment to his Wife, Aisha. The Ovation Magazine CEO, decided to go witty and said Buhari actually took it as a joke ...

Hilarious! Check out while this woman want to be absence from work!!!

If you were the one what will you do? I love her, she is damn smart, Lol!

Gunmen kidnap woman in Port Harcourt, Rivers State (PHOTOs)

According to Solomon Chijioke, who shared the photos today, a woman was kidnapped Thursday night by unknown gunmen at NDDC road by Mountain of Fire Church, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. They left behind her car and a young boy with her.

'My beloved wife Evelyn belongs by my side, not behind' - Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murra-Bruce also weighs in on President Buhari's comment to his Wife, Aisha. The Senator shared a photo of his wife given him a peck.

Aisha should have advised President Buhari in BED not on BBC - Senator Owie

Former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie reacting to Aisha Buhari's controversial BBC interview said if his wife went public to criticize him the way Aisha Buhari did to her husband, in her BBC Hausa interview, he would send her packing from his house. 

In an interview with Vanguard, Owie said although what Aisha Buhari said was right, it could have been said in the bedroom when she had some private time with her husband.

Timaya: "Guys, make sure you take care of your woman"

Timaya took to his social media page to pen his advice to guys ... He wrote "GUY'S Make Sure U Take Care Of Your Woman... PLEASE don't be a SCRUB!!!"

Biko, what's the meaning of that grammar scrub? My dictionary is far, just help a sister!

Recession Ke? E-Money gifts wife a 2016 Customised Range Rover Super Sport

5 Star Music CEO and Business Mogul, E-Money surprised his wife Juliet Okonkwo with an early 'Christmas' gift yesterday. He gifted her a 2016 customized Range Rover Sports SUV in London and she gushed over it via her Instagram page. 

According to her:

Kim Kardashian sighted for the first time in LA after Paris robbery (Photos)

Kim Kardashian stepped out for the first time in LA following her terrifying robbery in Paris. She was spotted wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood and tennis shoes, as she visited a restaurant in Beverly Hills yesterday Thursday, October 13th.

"She was with security," an insider told E! News "She made a brief, 30-minute trip to a restaurant in Beverly Hills. She was with a female friend and looked very downcast and somber, not wanting to be seen."

Check out Reno Omokri epic reply to someone who tried to shade him (Very Funny)

Following Reno Omokri reactions to President Buhari's comment on his wife, Aisha, a twitter user tried to shade the Former SA to GEJ on the kissing picture he shared and his reply was epic ... Lol

Private Security Operators says they can eradicate kidnappings in few months

With the increasing rate of kidnapping in Nigeria, security practitioners has thrown their hand of support to the Federal Government to help eradicate the menace.

According to report by Punch, with over five million operatives across Nigeria, security practitioners said the increasing kidnappings in the country can be eradicated within a short time, if the government collaborates with them.

The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, Mr. Davidson Akhimien, said the number of policemen securing Nigeria (about 370,000) pales in comparison to the number of private security operatives in the country.

Popular kingmaker allegedly rape sick 27-year-old girl in Kwara State

A business woman, Mrs. Florence Bamidele, has accused one of the kingmakers of Odo-Owa community in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, High Chief Bunmi Popoola, of raping her 27-year-old daughter, Joke, many times under the guise of curing her of an ailment.

Saturday PUNCH learnt that Joke, who was brought to Popoola for traditional treatment, later succumbed to the strange disease.

One might have concluded that it was a case of just rape but when Bamidele delved into the details of what transpired and how her daughter died, it sounded like one from a Hollywood movie.

NNPC expands crude exploration to Gongola, others

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has embarked on a more rigorous exploration of the Gongola and other frontier inland basins as part of efforts to shore up the oil and gas reserve base across the country.

The Group Managing Director, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, made this disclosure when he paid separate visits to the Governors of Bauchi, Mr. Mohammad Abubakar; and Gombe State, Mr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, as well as the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, and the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III.

Nigeria Inflation rate rises to 17.9% – Reports

Nigeria's inflation has risen to 17.9% as against 17.6% in the previous month, this is according to report release by National Bureau of Statistics.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, energy and energy-related prices continue to be the largest increases reflected in the core sub-index.

It stated that in September, the core sub-index increased by 17.7 per cent, up by 0.5 per cent points from rates recorded in August (17.2 per cent).

How Hollywood's Highest Paid Actor Makes And Spends His Money

Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, is the highest-paid actor in the world. According to Forbes, the former World Wrestling Entertainment star makes a whopping $64.5m (N20.3bn) per year in acting, beating the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Brad Pitt. But that didn’t happen by a mere luck.

Regarded as one of the most hardworking people in show business, The Rock stars in movies and television shows, runs his own production company and also makes some money from endorsements.

The 44-year-old is a box-office juggernaut, with many of his movies earning at least nine figures in income.

In my 32 years of acting, I still haven’t done 100 movies – RMD reveals

Veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo said he has yet to make a 100 movies in his 32 years as an actor.

“I have not achieved half of what I want to; I still hope to do better films. The roles are never finished and in spite of all you think I have done, I have not featured in up to 100 movies. I have been in this profession for about 32 years but I still have not done up to 100 movies. Actors do not retire; we keep working until we drop. I am not tilting towards modelling; I only made a joke on my Instagram page. As an actor, you are a model anyway.”

Getting pregnant won't make a man love you – Actress, Ebube Nwagbo

Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo in a chat with Saturday Beats, stated that she is using her new movie titled 'Not Enough' to pass a message across to youths and top on the list is the fact that a lady does not need to tie a man down with pregnancy.

She emphasised that marriage should be a gradual love process between two people and it should not be something one is coerced into.

I made N1.6m in 1994 - Ali Baba reveals he got into comedy because of money

Nigeria richest Comedian, Ali Baba has revealed that he is also a skilled dancer, actor, and photographer apart from handling the mic and telling jokes. The ace comedian reveal this in an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, where he said he left all his other talents to become a comedian just because of money.

While claiming he made his first N1m in 1994, Alibaba said many actors back then never dreamt of making half of that amount at that time.

US Aviation bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all flights

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones will be banned from all airline flights after nearly 100 incidents of the devices overheating and sometimes injuring owners, the Transportation Department announced Friday.

The Federal Aviation Administration previously urged travelers not to turn on the phones, pack them in checked luggage or charge them during a flight. The new ban is effective at noon Saturday, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.

#USElection: Sexual-assault accusers 'want to stop our movement' - Donald Trump

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday charged that the women accusing him of sexual misconduct fabricated their stories to damage his campaign after two more women came forward with allegations that he had groped them.

The new accusations were made by a contestant on his reality TV show "The Apprentice," who cited a 2007 incident, and by a woman who described an incident from the early 1990s.

President Obama lifts restrictions on Cuban rum, cigars

The United States has lifted the ban of travelers to bring home Cuban rum and cigars. This is according to a report by ABC News.

The Obama administration announced Friday a new round of executive actions designed to increase trade and travel with the communist island. And this is the one many Americans have been waiting for no more restrictions on the island's famed rum and cigars.

Under the new rules, travelers can purchase unlimited quantities of Cuban rum and cigars in any country where they are sold so long as they are for personal consumption. Sorry American couch potatoes: You can't order Cuban rum and cigars online and have them shipped to your home.

See The Factory Where The "Explosive" Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Batteries Are Made (PHOTOs)

The exploding smartphone batteries that forced Samsung to scrap its top-end Galaxy Note 7 were installed in a factory in rural Vietnam overlooking buffalo fields and rice paddies where workers earn salaries starting at £33 a week, according to report.

Batteries were processed and packaged in Samsung's specialist SDI battery-making plant in northern Vietnam where the South Korean giant phone maker has invested billions of pounds since 2009 to create a low-cost global production hub.

Abia State | Police parades 25 Criminal Elements

The Abia State Police Commissioner, Oyebade Adeleye said that the command has strategically put in place measures that would guide against abduction of school students from their dormitory or on the way home.

He made this statement at the Police Headquarters in Bende Road, Umuahia, during the parade of suspected criminals who were accused of being involved in various hideous crimes that include rape, murder, armed robbery, stealing and snatching of vehicles amongst many others.

Philippine President Says "My Critics Are Fools, I Will Continue Killing Drug Dealers"

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday defended his threat to kill criminals as 'perfect' and vowed no let-up in his war on crime, as the death toll surged past 3,700.

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said Thursday she was 'deeply concerned' about the violence, and signaled Duterte could face prosecution by her body for his incitements to kill.