Nigerian singer and mother of one, Waje took to her social media to lament how her teenage daughter is no longer interested in being mummy’s little girl.
Waje who had her daughter at a early stage of her life and she has since embraced motherhood with love.
She shared the below photo with the caption;
N
a wa…… 3yrs ago Twas the other way around… #mylittleadult #littlewoman #mumimgrownupnow I’m lamenting o!! Jesus I’m not ready yet
Nigeria singer, Asa who is well known for her style of music shared this above photo on her Instagram page rocking gele for the first time ever.
She wrote;
#Repost @iamdodos
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Never too late for Throwback.
Just how’s she likes it , CLEAN works all the time on @asa_music .It was such a struggle getting this gele to conform but shoutout to @janetnwose who made me do it not too bad for Asa’s first time wearing Gele.
#Dartistebydodos #Asa #Beauty #Lessismore #DBDLoves #MadamKofoonfleek
I need help . My boyfriend is so cute and drives a Range Rover sport. He is a business man, he sells phones and laptops, but he does not have a house cause he claims Abuja is expensive.
My boyfriend still lives with his friends in a self contained apartment where they are up to 6 of them. He said they pay 20k each to raise the rent. Every s*x we had was in my house, apparently he lives with me cause most of his things are in my house.
I was very very ok with it since I work and we both love each other. He just proposed yesterday and I accepted , but am so scared . My fear is, where will we live? How will he organise the wedding when he can’t even afford a house?
So I confronted him with my fears and his reply to me was – ‘baby, why did you think I want to marry you ? I want to marry you cause you are a strong woman and I know you will support me.
Baby if I don’t have a house, you have a house, if I can’t pay for our wedding, baby you are working, if I fall, you should hold me. That is why 2 will become one.
I was so, so shocked.
He further said we will maintain the self contained I live in now and share the rent, and as for our wedding we will make it small and portable with the contribution we will get.
I told my mum about this recent development and she asked me to return his ring to him, that the man will be a liability to me and the family. Please family what do YOU all think? Cause I and my mum will be reading all your opinions.
Thank you.
By Juliet Ebirim
Anozie and Ifeoma were very much in love. It was love at first sight and they’ve been together for four years. Ifeoma went on a two-months vacation and when she returned, she got the shock of her life, – the love of her life had replaced her with another woman.
She was devastated as she didn’t see it coming. Somehow, she went past it and had a daughter for another man. She is a grown woman today and she recently brought her fiance to meet her mother.
The introduction date was set and guess who walked in as the future father-in-law? If you were Ifeoma, would you allow your daughter marry Anozie’s son?
These are the responses of some of our celebrities:
As a mother, it will be a hard decision to make — Yvonne Enakena, Actress
First of all, I will try to talk her out of it, but if she insists, I’ll give her my blessings. Before that, I’ll carry out an investigation on him to know the kind of person he is, if he deserves and genuinely loves my daughter.
Truth is, people lead different lives. One person’s character shouldn’t affect another person negatively even if they are blood relatives. As a mother, it will be a hard decision to make. I will put up a fight to stop them, but if she insists that they want to be together, I’ll let them be.
I can’t stand in the way of true love- Belinda Effah, Actress
Personalities are different, so it will be wrong to judge one person based on another person’s mistake. I may still be hurt, but if the love is genuine and I have the conviction that it is, then I can’t stand in the way of true love.
If it makes her happy, she has my blessing- Seyi Hunter, Actress
I have no problem with my daughter marrying the son of a bad ex. What happened between us shouldn’t affect our children’s relationship. If it makes her happy, she has my blessing.
I won’t let my daughter marry from an ex’s family- Shirley Igwe, Actress/Model
I jilt men, they don’t jilt me. In any case, I won’t let my daughter marry from an ex’s family. There’s a reason I ‘exed’ him. I will have to examine those reasons before taking decisions. Bottom-line, I can’t watch my daughter make the mistakes that I made.
I won’t judge an innocent girl based on her mother’s past — Lawrence Onuzuluike, Producer/Actor
I don’t think jilting a man is hereditary. So, I won’t judge an innocent girl based on her mother’s past. And what if I was the reason behind her mother’s actions? Should I still blame her daughter? I will totally allow it as long as they love each other.
HKN Gang Front man – Davido sure knows how to live lavish. Like they say “Hardwork pays”. When you work hard, you get to spend your money however you want it.
Apparently, the youngster has purchased cars worth over N100milllion in one year coupled with what he pays his baby mama – Sophia Momodu – N300,000 monthly and another N2million House lease. Wow, he’s living the LIFE.
That of course is just a little ow what Davido spends his millions on.
Davido left for the United States on Friday From Lagos, Nigeria and the first thing the artiste did was to spend a whooping $15,000 (Est. N4.5m) on a wrist chain.
He shared snaps of it on his Snapchat. Check on it below:
Days after her husband and manager died of cancer, Canadian singer Celine Dion has lost a brother also to cancer, a family spokesman said on Saturday.
Daniel Dion was 59.
The singer’s husband, Rene Angelil, died Thursday at the age of 73.
9ice’s ex-wife, Toni Payne, who recently forgave him after 6 years of break-up, has just wished him a happy 36th birthday.
In her message to him, Toni Payne chose to refer to her ex-hubby and father of her son as ‘ma G’.
Sounds a lil weird tho!
Happy Birthday To 9ice.
The Lagos State Government on Saturday called on residents to remain calm over the outbreak of Lassa fever, just as it assured that it is doing everything possible to curtail the spread of the virus in the State.
Addressing journalists at the Alausa Secretariat, on the first case of the disease recorded in the State, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said in line with international standards, 92 persons who had direct and indirect contact with the index case are currently being followed-up.
Idris confirmed that the index case, a 25-year-old male undergraduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, was reported to have fallen ill after arriving in Lagos and was taken to Ahmmadiyyah Hospital, Ojokoro on January 9 with complaint of fever, sore throats and difficulty in swallowing.
He said the patient was subsequently placed on admission for six days and was thereafter referred by the said private hospital to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on January 14, 2016 owing to the fact that the fever was persistent and his condition was not improving.
According to Idris, the patient was confirmed as a case of Lassa fever on January 15, at LUTH, and is currently being managed to the extent that his condition is now stable.
Idris added that 15 in-patients who were admitted alongside the index case as well as 25 health workers who attended to them have been placed on compulsory 21 days monitoring, and that the phone numbers and addresses of the persons in that category have also been collected for proper tracking.
Any of the persons in that category with temperature above 38.5, according to Idris, would be isolated so as to prevent the spread of the disease, while they have also been advised on the need to maintain little or no contact with others, at least for now.
The Commissioner said: “Though Lassa fever and Ebola Virus Disease belong to the same Viral Hemorrhagic fever group, Lassa fever is milder and can be treated and cured if defected early. Therefore, any persistent fever should be reported to the nearest public health facility.
“Residents are urged to watch out for the signs and symptoms of Lassa fever which typically occur with incubation period of 1-3 weeks after the patient comes into contact with the virus. Early symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, chills, diarrheas, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, backache, and joint pains.
“Late symptoms include bleeding from the eyes, ears and nose, bleeding from the mouth and rectum, eye swelling, swelling of the genitals and rashes all over the body that often contain blood. It could progress to coma, shock and death,” he said.
While stating that drugs and other materials have been prepositioned at the designated facilities across the State, Idris said isolation centres have equally been prepared to manage suspected and confirmed cases, adding that the State Government is fully prepared to manage the situation and as such people should not panic for whatever reasons.
On steps to be taken to prevent the spread of the disease, Idris urged residents to “avoid contact with rats, ensure proper collection and disposal of waste, cover all foods including left-overs and water properly, wash their hands properly before and after cooking of foods, block all rat hideouts and store food items in rodent-proof containers.”
American rapper, Meek Mill who can’t leave Philadelphia yet because of his court case watched a game with Nicki Minaj when she visited him.
The two love birds both watched a basketball game together where they were both pictured all loved up and the organisers of the game gave them a special welcome
.
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, today in Abuja bagged a Master’s Degree in Theology at the fifth convocation of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, said in his address at the ceremony that Obasanjo was among other notable Nigerians in the list of the 10,653 graduands in which 15 of them made first class honours.
Tenebe listed other outstanding graduands as the Emir of Hadejia, Jigawa State, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar and the traditional ruler of Awgu, Enugu State, Igwe Felix Okechukwu.
Others were over 70 years Rear Admiral Orisha, (Rtd), who bagged fist class in Mathematics and a
78-year-old, Chief Femi Balogun, who bagged LL.B from the School of Law.
The vice-chancellor also listed a blind student, Mr Obinna Bede, who bagged a Bachelor of Arts (English), degree and Udo Effiong, who had the highest cumulative point in first class grade of 4.71.
It is interesting to note that Obasanjo will be graduating with a Master’s Degree (MA-Christian Theology) having met the requirements for the award during this convocation.
“Having been given the admission to study MA/PhD in Christian Theology, Obasanjo will continue with his Ph.D fully. This is very unique considering his age and commitments; he also made a very good cumulative grade point,’’ the VC said.
Mavin Records artists held a Dinner Night last night at Nok by Alara.
The event was attended by all Mavin stars Tiwa Savage, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Dr. Sid and D’Prince as well as the producers – Baby Fresh, Altims and Don Jazzy.
Official Mavin DJ, DJ Big N was also at the dinner as well as publicists for the brand Bizzle Osikoya, Femi Ahmed and Tega.
See some photos from the night below;
Tragedy was averted in Lagos on Friday when an unidentified man mounted an electricity transmission tower.
The incident occurred at Powerline Street, Calvary Bus Stop in Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area.
Punch gathered that the man wandered around the vicinity in the early hours of the day before stopping at the foot of the tower at about 2pm.
Eyewitnesses said he removed some totems tied to the tower by a vigilance group and mounted it to
the top despite warnings from residents and passers-by.
A resident, Mr. Kazeem Oyebola, who said the man did not look like a mentally challenged person, added that his responses showed he was on a suicide mission.
He stated:
“He was not mad at all. He was coherent when he talked except for some vague statements he made. He had a mission and it was to kill himself for some unknown reasons.”
Also, a yam seller in the area who identified herself as Iya Bose said she was scared when the man in his late thirties climbed the tower.
Another resident, identified as Odunayo, who sells alcoholic drinks in the area, said the man covered himself with a wrapper.
She added that many felt the tower climber wanted cheap publicity or had an intention to “carry out a diabolical assignment particularly as he wore red knickers.”
The incident attracted a crowd and some of them had to climb the tower to see if they could get him down.
A community leader in the area, Mr. Alao Salami, said when he sensed that the man was not ready to disembark from the tower after about three hours he had to alert the police at the Idimu Police Station.
An official with an electricity distribution firm who did not want his name in print told SUNDAY PUNCH that the only way the man could have survived electrocution was because there was no electricity in the wires.
When their correspondent visited Idimu Police Divisional Headquarters, the Divisional Police Officer, Mr. James Sonekan, refused to comment on the matter.
He said he was not authorised to make an official statement on the matter.
Nigeria football star, Obafemi Martins was the host of the party on Thursday night at Quilox that resulted to the brawl between Wizkid and Dammy Krane.
Obafemi Martins claims he settled Wizkid and Dammy Krane at his home as he shared this photo of the three of them on Instagram and captioned
“It all started at my party on Thursday at Quilox and settled here at my house @wizkidayo and@big_daddy_krane are cool”.
We presented you with a list of the top celebrities who look way younger than their age (Check it Out Here) and to continue the trend we’ve decided to present you with another with celebrities who look somewhat older than their real age.
Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, former CEO of Mo’ Hits Records and current CEO of Mavin Records.
Don Jazzy looks way older than 33, he looks like a man in his early 40’s.
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Adaeze, former beauty queen wife of the former captain of the Nigeria’s Super Eagles and a mother-of-two, showed her followers the Miley Cyrus in her today by teasing them with a twerk video of herself.
She captioned it: “I bet you didn’t know “mama-mmadu” cld twerk ????#mamagonwild ??? #ibetyoucantdoitlikeme #hyperno1?.”…
Watch Below:
There are reports that all is not well between Tiannah’s Place boss, Toyin Lawani and her 23-years old lover, Lord Triggs.
According to a report by Faith Irabor Newsroom, the lovers, who have a son together, Lord Maine, have parted ways and no longer stay together as a couple.
It was further reported that the lovers have taken their separation to the public glare after they both unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted their pictures together as a couple
Another report alleged that the Toyin, who is one of the nieces to Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has moved on to start a relationship with Sifax Group boss, Taiwo Afolabi, who is also the father of Starboy records signee, L.A.X.
No reason was giving as to why the two had decided to part ways after a three years relationship.
Today, Mr Razak Adeofalade, the Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union, Lagos State Council, said that the council would embark on public enlightenment to discourage consumption of soaked garri for now to prevent Lassa Fever.
According to him, the house rats that cause Lassa Fever are mostly in contact with Nigeria’s most staple food,
garri.
His words:
“We are going to encourage members of the public to depart from the process of drinking gari at this moment, it is better that the cassava flour is utilised for `eba,’ because of the use of hot water.
We are waging total war and that is: `War against Rats,’ and that is what we are going to do to ensure we do not have another victim of Lassa Fever in the state. We will also be telling them to ensure that their fruits and raw vegetables are properly washed if they must be consumed raw and cook to the appropriate temperature.”
During the White House’s official YouTube Interview with President Barack Obama that livestreamed yesterday (January 15), the commander-in-chief was asked his opinion on the potential winner should Lamar and Drake ever square off in a rap battle and he didn’t hold back.
“You gotta go with Kendrick,”
President Obama told YouTube star sWooZie.
“I’m just saying. I think Drake is an outstanding entertainer, but Kendrick…his lyrics. His last album [To Pimp A Butterfly] was outstanding. Best album I think [that came out] last year.”
In October 2015, the Grammy nominated rap star paid a visit to the Oval Office as part of the “Pay It Forward” initiative that promoted mentoring youth across the country.
“I sat down with President Barak Obama and shared the same views, topics concerning the inner cities, the problem, the solutions and furthermore embracing the youth,” Lamar said in the widely publicized video. “Both being aware that mentoring saves lives. Sometimes I reflect and think back: Where would I be if I didn’t have the presence of an older acquaintance telling me what’s right and what’s wrong, telling me the pros and cons of every move I was about to make, telling me the best way to plan success for my future?”
Watch President Obama’s rap trivia portion of the YouTube interview’s lightning round starting at the 27:22 mark.
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The National University Commission (NUC), has released the latest ranking of Nigerian universities.
According to the list obtained by Nigerian Pilot, University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo state is Nigeria’s top tertiary institution for the year under review as Covenant university remains Nigeria’s best private university.
Check out the full list below:
1. University of Ibadan, UI
2. University of Lagos, Unilag
3. University of Benin, Uniben
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu
6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin
7. University of Jos, Unijos
8. University of Port Harcourt, Uniport
9. University of Maiduguri, Unimaid
10. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
11. Lagos State University, Lasu
12. Federal University of Technology, Futo
13. Covenant University, CU
14. University of Nigeria, UNN
15. Federal University of Technology, Futa
16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik
17. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Esut
18. Pan African University
19. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. lautech
20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
21. African University of Science and Technology
22. University of Uyo, Uniuyo
23. Bayero University Kano, Buk
24. Ambrose Alli University, AAU
25. Redeemer’s University,
26. Babcock University
27. Federal University of Technology,
28. University of Calabar, Unical
29. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
30. Ajayi Crowther University
31. Bowen University
32. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rsust
33. Lead City University
34. Crawford University
35. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU
36. Abia State University, Absu
37. Usmanu Danfodio University,
38. Igbinedion University
39. Imo State University, Imsu
40. Niger Delta University
41. Bells University of Technology
42. Kwara State University
43. Nasarawa State University
44. Caleb University
45. Obong University Obong
46. Adekunle Ajasin University
47. Ekiti State University,
48. American University of Nigeria
49. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
50. Veritas University Abuja
51. Afe Babalola University
52. Kaduna State University Kaduna
53. Osun State University Oshogbo …
54. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina
55. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ndufu-Alike
56. Salem University Lokoja
57. Novena University Ogume
58. Achievers University, Owo Owo
59. Benson Idahosa University Benin City
60. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki
61. University of Abuja Abuja
62. University of Mkar Mkar
63. Madonna University Okija
64. Bingham University Auta Balifi
65. Plateau State University Bokkos
66. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
67. Federal University, Dutse Dutse
68. Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja
69. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
70. Landmark University Omu-Aran
71. Delta State University, Abraka Abraka
72. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi
73. Renaissance University Enugu
74. Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke
75. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode …
76. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye …
77. Kano State University of Technology Wudil
78. Tansian University Umunya …
79. Akwa Ibom State University Uyo
80. Baze University Abuja
81. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero
82. Benue State University Makurdi
83. Adeleke University Ede
84. Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa
85. Kogi State University Anyigba
86. Western Delta University Oghara
87. Federal University, Wukari Wukari
88. Paul University Awka
89. Caritas University Enugu
90. Federal University, Lafia Lafia
91. Cross River University of Science & Technology Calabar
92. Fountain University Oshogbo
93. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin
94. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike
95. Oduduwa University Ile Ife
96. Anambra State University Uli
97. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye
98. Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja
99. Federal University, Kashere Kashere
100. Rhema University Obeama-Asa
Nigeria singer, Omawumi and her heartrob, Tosin Yussuf are celebrating their One Year Marriage Anniversary Today.
The Award winning singer officially married her longtime love and the father of her children – Tosin, on January 16, 2015.
Her best friend and fellow singer, Waje took to her instagram page to celebrate her as she shared the photo above and wrote,
‘Happy anniversary to @omawonder and her boo… I’m somewhere In the pic. Love is a beautiful thing.’
Premium Music join forces with Yemi Alade, Iyanya, Olamide, Tekno and Selebobo; to release this song to appreciate to all the mothers all over the world titled “Mama Oyoyo”.
Check on it and drop your comments below!
DOWNLOAD Yemi Alade, Iyanya, Olamide, Tekno & Selebobo – “Mama Oyoyo”
Remember the infringement right Shizzi talked about concerning Tunde Ednut’s “Kosowo”, well according to Shizzi here is the original version which features Wande Coal.
Any similarities? Listen below & compare both.
DOWNLOAD Shizzi & Wande Coal – “Kosowo”
Listen to Tunde Ednut’s version produced by Masterkraft below
DOWNLOAD: Tunde Ednut “Kosowo” (Prod. By Masterkraft)
Read Shizzi’s statement below
“I have read several accounts of the unfortunate incident regarding the unauthorized appropriation of the intellectual property rights in the sound recording I had made sometime in 2014 by Mr. Tunde Ednut.
Contrary to the spin in the media, I never at any point engaged in any studio session with Mr. Tunde Ednut regarding the sound recording. The original sound recording was indeed created by me with Wande Coal providing freestyle vocals on it and I have attached a link of the original version in this release.
Kindly note that further to painstaking enquiries, I have discovered that Masterkraft was not in anyway complicit in the alleged theft of the IP rights as Mr. Tunde Ednut with malicious intent omitted to mention to Masterkraft my ownership rights in the recording.
I have no intention to engage in a public trade of words with Mr. Tunde Ednut, which is why I had instructed my lawyers to take the appropriate actions. It is my profound belief that a workman is deserving of the appropriate benefits to his works and it is high time we started according to intellectual property rights, the respect and regards they duly deserve.
While thanking the media house and blogs that have supported my brand and have reached out to me since the news of the IP conversion broke, I urge them to refrain from posting or reposting the infringing song and its video thereby engendering the continued criminal misappropriation of my IP rights pending the outcome of the law suit to be filed by my lawyers should Mr. Tunde Ednut and his cohorts not desist from their condemnable actions.
Thank you for your understanding.Shizzi.”
New Jam from iLLBliss Oga Boss featuring Flavour and Stormrex.
Enjoy
Dance Music has been re-modified with an African Twist by the Kings of AFROBEAT: Legendury Beatz who have created the club anthem “Ojé (feat. Wizkid).”
The collaborative effort between Wizkid and Legendury Beatz is always a Club Banger however The perfection and fusion of sound is beyond our ability to articulate in a way that does “Ojé” Justice. ”Oje” is here to take over the dance floors across the world.
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Popular foreign rapper, T.I and his wife, Tameka Cottle popularly referred to as Tiny, are expecting another child after losing the last one, a girl, back in 2007.
The rapper’s wife was 6 months pregnant when her daughter was still born. The couple have two children together but 6 in total as
the rapper had three from previous relationships, Tiny had one from a previous union and they have two as a couple.
See her photo below:
Masked jihadi gunmen have reportedly killed at least 20 with ‘foreigners among the dead‘ in Burkina Faso’s capital after invading a popular tourist hotel.
Security forces with the help of 30 French troops – stormed the Splendid Hotel in Ouagadougou’s business district more than five hours after it was attacked by the jihadists.
Some hostages remain trapped inside the hotel, which was accidentally set on fire during the rescue attempt. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a statement released on an encrypted messaging app. The group said the fighters have killed as many as 30 hostages.
The organization claims that the operation was ‘revenge against France and the disbelieving West’, according to New York Times foreign correspondent Rukmini Callimachi.
The four-star hotel is reportedly used by UN agency staff and is near a cafe called Cappucino, said to be popular with expats, although U.N. spokesman in Ouagadougou, Emile Kabore, told CNN he did not believe any U.N. staffers are currently staying at the hotel.
A witness who gave only his first name, Gilbert, said that when security forces first arrived, they turned around rather than confront the attackers.
‘But we know that the gunmen won’t get out of the hotel alive,’ he said. ‘Our country is not for jihadists or terrorists. They got it wrong.’
Popular TV show host/author, Steve Harvey‘s wife is absolutely going all the way for his 59th birthday which comes up tomorrow, January 17th, by surprising the actor with a Bentley.
When his wife turned 50 in 2014, the actor also surprised her with a white Rolls Royce.
She wrote:
I surprised Hubby with a new whip for his birthday
Photo below:
In the spirit of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has appealed to Head of States, President Muhammadu Buhari to grant Presidential pardon to the sixty-six soldiers whose death sentences were recently commuted to 10 years imprisonment.
The Governor made this appeal while delivering his speech at the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day on in Benin City yesterday, he said:
“I ask Edo people to stand by our Armed Forces, to support the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to reposition the Armed Forces, to re-kit them but also to revive our economy.
The revelation about diversion of funds meant to equip the Armed Forces is not funny and therefore we must all give the President the support he needs to bring to justice those who diverted money meant to secure all of us and convert them to political funds.
“These same people sat in the comfort of their office, looking at their loot and they had the guts to put on trial soldiers who were
ill-equipped and were asked to go and commit suicide in the face of Boko Haram.I am happy that the Military have in their wisdom through their own judicial process committed those death sentences to various terms of imprisonment for those soldiers who were involved.
“I am not an apostle or a supporter of indiscipline but I believe it is also a matter of hypocrisy to tie the legs of a young man or a woman and ask him to go and get involved in an Olympic race. If you chain him, how can he run?”
The Governor continued:
“I therefore want to lend my voice on behalf of the people of Edo State, that those soldiers at best can be dismissed from the Armed Forces, but they should not be allowed to wallow in prison. The point has been made that money meant for them was shared.
If those who shared it are not likely to face death sentence, they even enjoy the liberty of bail from our high court, nothing justifies harsh treatment to the victims of their own executive rascality.
“So, I appeal to President Buhari to use his powers to grant them pardon even if they will not be allowed to retain their uniforms. We all have learnt to be vigilant and to support our Armed Forces.”
The Federal government of Nigeria disclosed on Friday, 15th of January, 2015, that it has no plan to pay the much spoken about N5000 to all Unemployed Nigerians, stating that such payment will be made as allowances only to those undergoing different skill acquisition programmes.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige stated this while speaking with newsmen at the APC secretariat, He said:
“We also have the programme on the commission cash transfer. Though even you the press has said it, we won’t pay N5000 for people to be indolent. No country in the world, would pay people to go home and sleep and collect cash, so Nigerian would not be an exception.
“We will pay some people N5000, we will pay some N10,000, and even for people in teacher conversion scheme, we will pay more than N10,000, N15,000 as stipend while in training, and then after the training, they are going to be employed by state government and the federal government in different institution.
“It is not a programme we shall run alone, the state governments are going to buy into it, they are going to synchronize with us, we are going to do it in synergy”
