"Buhari is chronically ill".said Perry Brimah

Perry Brimah, popular columnist and convener of ‘Every Nigerian Do Something,’, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is “chronically ill” and needs rest.

Brimah who gave in his  statement on Friday, claimed that the President was being locked up in Aso Rock by some “selfish cabal” instead of allowing him to attend to his health.

He flayed Nigerians for their seeming indifference to Buhari’s health status despite seeing his “asthenic figure…as he sat down for the Jumat service” with Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai last Friday.

He wrote, “There can be no denying how chronically ill president Muhammadu Buhari looks when he does appear in public. The last time,was last week Friday when Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai came visiting.

“The videos of Buhari walking to Friday prayers bring tears to eyes. His asthenic figure, now no more than skin-and-bones as he sat down for the Jumat service, was heart-wrenching.


“How can a people be so cold they expose a grandfather to this type of extreme stress and deprive him of his needed rest and medical attention by tasking him to lead the world’s most complex nation?

“Have we, as a people, lost our humanity that we continue to task Buhari like this and not campaign for him to be relieved of our burden and rest towards recovery?

“It is insane to continue to deprive him and the nation by locking him up and burdening him with a challenge too heavy for even a strong young man to bear, talk-less of an old man who just returned from a 49-day leave in which he received blood transfusions and unknown cocktails of serious medications…”

“It’s time for Nigerians to demand full disclosure of the true state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari…” he said.

Updates coming out from Edo tribunal

           Pastor Ize Iyamu Approached the Appeal court again after the Edo Governorship Election
Tribunal judgement last week Friday  which was in favour of Godwin Obaseki.
While that is going on, governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, submitted an appeal at the Supreme Court against the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

Obaseki, APC and INEC lost their application at the Court of Appeal where they sought to invalidate the recounting of ballot papers ordered by the Justice Badamosi led Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal at the Court of Appeal.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City ruled that the tribunal was in order to have ordered the recounting and that the recounted ballots will go in issue in determining the case before the tribunal.

However the tribunal, in delivering judgement, curiously ignored the result of the ballot recount and ruled that the election result as declared by INEC is valid notwithstanding, in so far as the total number of voters did not exceed the total number of registered voters, even if it exceeded the total number of accredited voters.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Pastor Osagie Andres Ize-Iyamu, their candidate, have resolved to appeal this decision at the tribunal.

Governor Godwin Obaseki, is asking the Supreme Court to expunge the results of the recounted wards and units from the records of proceedings of the Tribunal.

The results of the recount showed wide disparity between INEC released results and the actual voting.

Legal luminaries in Nigeria as well as politically active citizens of Edo State are curious as to why Obaseki and APC who believe that they won the election as INEC result claimed, fight tooth and nail against having a complete recount or accepting the results of the partial recount.

This time around, they even approach the Supreme Court fighting against the result of the recount forming part of the record of proceedings.

Daniel Ogbegie Esq. , Head of Chambers of Ogbegie and Associates, a law firm in highbrow Akpakpava Street in Benin City queried the rationale for people mounting pressures on the PDP candidate from appealing the decision.

Ogbegie asked “Why is Obaseki and his APC putting pressure on Osagie Ize-Iyamu not to appeal the flawed judgement of the Tribunal when they themselves are appealing the part that didn’t favour them?”.

Former new media director of PDP has been released

Prince Deji Adeyanju, who was the former new media director of PDP championing the #no to secret trial of nnamdi kanu on social media, has been released.
    Following his released he tweeted "Released.I have told them that the protest will continue, we will not stop and we will not be cowed".

Orji Uzor Kalu celebrated his 57th birthday in a farm

Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of abia state celebrated his birthday in a unique way. One of Nigerian business mogul the chairman of SLOK holdings shared some photos of him working in a farm as way of marking his 57th birthday. He said for over 20 years he hasn't celebrated his birthday that's this he is celebrating it in a grand style.

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Police raids Senator Goje hou and found huge amount of money

 Yesterday,  the nigerian police
raided the Asokoro residence of former governor of Gombe State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Danjuma Goje.

A source told Vanguard that the police stormed the 10 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, residence of the senator, acting on a tip-off by a whistleblower.
we gather that at the end of the search which lasted hours, N18 million; $19,000 and 4,000 Saudi Riyal were found in his house.

Efforts to reach Senator Goje  as well as those of his aides by abortive
Jimoh Moshood, spokesman of the police, could not be reached for comments at press time.

But a senior police source, who preferred anonymity, confirmed that the senator’s house was raided but did not give details.

See the epic reply Davido gave to one of his follower

see the epic reply DAVIDO gave to blast one of his followers who said his show was "wack and had a low turnout" see tweet below..

checkout this brain teaser.it looks easy

check out this brain teaser.it looks easy but..
 HOW MANY SQUARES ARE IN THIS IMAGE?
COMMENT UR ANSWER BELOW.

Adekunle Gold has revealed he wrote ORENTE for Simi

Orente crooner, Adekunle Gold has come publicly to say he wrote the song orente for Simi. Remember he and Simi have always been rumoured to be an item.


Although both of them have found ways to rebuff the claims, with Simi now more involved with the likes of Falz, Ycee in latest rumours.

After the release of "No Forget", the romantic tune that brought the rumors back.

Today, Coincidentally is Simi's birthday. Birthday Gift?

Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide In Prison

former New England Patriots star who was convicted of murder was found hanged Wednesday morning in the Massachusetts prison where he was serving a life sentence, officials said.
The news came as a shock, as no one suspected it.

CNN is reporting the death of Hernandez, 27, comes just days after he was acquitted in a separate murder case.
Hernandez "was discovered hanged in his cell by corrections officers at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley Massachusetts at approximately 3:05 a.m.," the Massachusetts Department of Correction said

President Buhari Orders Suspension Of SGF Babachir Lawal And The DG Of NIA, Oke

Breaking News:   

News just reaching us now is that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the allegations of violations of law and due process made against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal, in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE).

 

The President has also directed the suspension of the SGF from office pending the outcome of the investigations.

 

In a related development, the President has ordered a full-scale investigation into the discovery of large amounts of foreign and local currencies by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a residential apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, over which the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) has made a claim.

 

The investigation is also to enquire into the circumstances in which the NIA came into possession of the funds, how and by whose or which authority the funds were made available to the NIA, and to establish whether or not there has been a breach of the law or security procedure in obtaining custody and use of the funds.

 

The President has also directed the suspension of the Director General of the NIA, Ambassador Ayo Oke, pending the outcome of the investigation.

 

A three-man Committee comprising the Hon. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the National Security Adviser, headed by the Vice President, is to conduct both investigations.

 

The Committee is to submit its report to the President within 14 days.

 

The most senior Permanent Secretary in the SGF's office, and the most senior officer in the NIA, are to act, respectively, during the period of investigation. After a long time of public outcry concerning this two personalities, the president has decided to listen.

 

Who has recieved that 5000 naira stipends

Please, there is something that has been bothering me.

Who has ever received that 5000 naira social welfare from APC?

Who knows directly or indirectly who has ever received the 5000.

What states have received these funds, on what criteria or basis are the funds given out?

Whoever has answers to this questions should help me out.

Governor Aregbesola Submits List Of Commissioners After Two Years

Finally after two years the Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has submitted 39 names of Commissioners and Special Advisers to the State’s House of Representatives for confirmation. On Tuesday 11-04-2017, the speaker of the state Assembly, Rt.Hon. Najeem Salam read the names of the nominees as sent by the governor, at the plenary, putting an end to speculations.


The 39 names as read from the letter of the governor, by the speaker include:
Arch.Akintunde Akinado
Mr Lani Badarinwa
Mrs Idiat Babalola
Mr Kolapo Alimi
Mr Olateju Muhideen
Mr Mudashiru Toogun
Mrs Latiffat Giwa
Mrs Kobolaji Akande
Mrs Toun Adegboyega
Dr Rafiu Isamotu
Mr Kunle Ige
Mr Bola Oyebamiji
Mrs Taiwo Oluga
Mr Korede Idowu
Mr Kola Omotunde Young
Mr Ismail Ademola
Senator Mudasiru Hussein
Mr Mikhail Adejare
Mr Ademola Adeyinka
Hon Ipoola Binuyo
Mr Ismail Jayeoba lagbada
Dr Olalekan yunusa
M Babatunde Ibirogba
Mr Femi popoola
Dr Mrs Yemisi akionla
Mr Remi Kolajor
Mr Bola Ilori

Mr Tunde Ajilore
Engr Remi omowaye
Engr Kazeem Salami
Engr Afeez Oladede
Dr Adebisi Obawale Snr
Mr Bisi Odewumi
Mr Jimoh Gbenga Akano
Dr Olugbenga Oyinlola
Dr Bashiru Ajibola
Mr Gbenga Awosode
Mr Adeola Tejumola
Adeola tejumola

Prisoner Awaiting Trials Die In Prison Custody In Edo

According to the testimony of a former prisoner Harrison, Sunday Akubor, father of two and a 38-year-old prisoner awaiting trial has died in Oko prison, Edo state.

His condition before his death was unimaginable. Probably our prisoners are not fed. His legs ,scrotum and more were swollen before his death. There are so many of such situation in different Nigeria prisons where inmates are been maltreated and not well taken care of.

Two Youth Leaders Shot Dead In Imo State

It was a devastating scenario as  two community youth leaders in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State who were shot dead by fleeing gunmen operating in a jeep at Eke Obollo. The incident occured on Monday 10th-04-2017, when four gunmen, who were in a Jeep, shot and killed Uzoma popularly known as Van Dan, and another youth leader, identified simply as Chinedu, who goes by the name Master , at about 8. 15 pm

The youths were reportedly shot dead at the Okeosisi Bar, a popular beer joint in the community

According to reports, the gunmen, on arriving at the scene, was said to have shot continuously into the air to scare away residents before aiming at their targets and left them dead.

Chairman of Chanchangi Airlines is dead, Amadu Chanchangi

Taraba-born, Kaduna-based billionaire died along Kaduna-Abuja road while on the way to a hospital in Abuja on Wednesday morning.
before his death he was the Chairman of Chanchangi Airlines, Amadu Chanchangi,

“He died along the road while we were rushing him to a hospital in Abuja, after a protractive illness,” a family source confirmed to our reporter.

He survived by three wives and about 33 children, among whom is Rufai Chanchangi, a member of the House of representative.

“He will be buried by 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) according to Islamic right at the Bashama road cemetery,” another family source added.

Among early sympathisers at the Chachangi home was Bala Ibn Na’Allah, the deputy Senate leader, and Mohammed Ali, a former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly. May his soul rest in peace.

See photos of Dino Melaye rolling on the floor during his thanksgiving

Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dino Melaye, pictured yet again rolling on the floor during a Thanksgiving Service with his family members on Easter Sunday, after an attempt was made on his life on Saturday, April 15th, 2017 by unknown gunmen in his hometown.

He shared photos from the Thanksgiving and also photos from the attack on his social media pages. More photos after the cut.

5 Big Brother housemates that will remain relevant for a long time

The Big Brother Naija 2017 show has come to an end. While the housemates are enjoying the super star status at the moment, only time will seperate the boys from the men and only those who have what it takes to take the entertainment world will be left standing. Here are the top 5 big brother housemates who will remain relevant in the entertainment industry for a long time to come.

1. Efe
Being the winner of Big Brother Naija opens several doors for you and that is exactly the case of Efe Eje who won the Big Brother Naija 2017. The moment he landed at the Murtala Mohammed International airport, the reception was least expected from him as he was mobbed by all and sundry.
Having said that, he needs to work on himself musically to make himself a better rapper because the Big brother Naija fame does not last forever except there's something to keep fanning it. Go and Ask Uti Nwachukwu and Ebuka.

2. Bisola
She is arguably the most talented housemate from the Big Brother house as she posses talent in Acting, music and overal entertainment. Considering the fact that she was a bit known before she went into the house, having participated in the MTN project fame in the past, the sky should be her starting point. The only think militating against her is her ppersonal character. She should consider working on that and she will go places.

3. TBoss
Despite being the most hated person in the house by Nigerians, TBoss possess the qualities to become a celebrity. First and foremost, the controversial disposition is a plus for her. Let's not forget her skin color and the way she carries herself. Brands will definitely fall over her to get her signature on paper. So, if you thought TBoss was going anywhere, be ready to be dissapointed.

4. Uriel
In terms of popularity, she was neither here nor there. But she was loved by those who understood her. She's one of the few housemates that have already started working immediately after leaving the house. She currently presented a program for peak milk and is currently working on her diary sessions on instagram which will further endear her to fans who have missed her interesting diary sessions.
Let's not forget that she is Charly boy's niece, so some strings will definitely be pulled.

5. Bassey
While other housemates were busy gallavanting after leaving the house, Bassey was already on location shooting a movie with Nollywood star, Ini Edo. This guy definitely has no chill. he understands the way the universe works and knows that their Big Brother celebrity status will wane with time and needed to get working to sustain his credibility. In Bassey, we see a future Nollywood star because he has all it takes plus he's a hardworker.

TSA: Nigerian government realises N7trillion

By Wale Odunsi


The Federal Government recorded over N7 trillion in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) towards the end of March 2017. Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris has said.

In an interview with the Economic Confidential in Abuja, Mr Idris further said the amount represents monies belonging to different Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) put in portal in such a way that government can view the entire balance as one.

“When we say we have over N5 trillion in TSA, it does not mean free funds for spending. No! no! no! These monies belong to various ministries, departments and agencies put in a portal in such a way that you can view the entire balance as one.

“The movement is now over N7 trillion. But as I explained earlier, these are not free money. People should not be thinking of why is government borrowing to fund budget. These are budgeted monies for MDAs for projects and developments,” he said.

He said that the federal government through the implementation of the TSA has saved additional N4 billion monthly which could have been held by banks, noting that a total collapse of government activities would have occurred if the TSA was not in place.

“But let me also make a strong and important point. If not because TSA is in place and now that the recession is here, only God knows what would have happened. A monthly drain of over N4 billion and yet no revenue coming in and leakages continued.

“It could have been a disaster. It was government’s foresightedness and focus even as TSA was in place before the recession. And that is why we are floating and not sinking, and we will not sink God willing,” he said.

“For instance, why would one university have over one hundred and twenty bank accounts, and some of them even hidden and missing and carrying huge balances. We also discovered that there are costs associated with keeping these multiple bank accounts. Every month the government incurs over N4 billion in maintaining these accounts.

“Yet Government is borrowing its own money. And to stop government from borrowing its money and for the fact that there was no commensurate returns on such monies, it was double tragedy! This is like a sword with two sides that can cut from any of the sides. Sanity was brought with the introduction of TSA.”

Speaking on the transparency in the disbursement of federation account monthly, the AGF noted that transparency and openness are key to the present administration, adding that It is a desire to institute discipline, good governance and trust. The government cannot be trusted if it says one thing and does another.

“The meager revenue that has been accruing is being judiciously used and there is fiscal discipline in management of public resources. Let me give you an example in the previous administration.

“There was a time state government kicked against savings. Now because what they know and being practiced by government of the day, they have decided to imbibe the culture of savings.

“We have excess Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT). These are excess taxes from petroleum tax. When we get money over and above budgeted figure, the excess is always being saved. If it were before, state governments and other stakeholders would say it should be shared. And this is what has been giving us buffer, especially at this time of recession.

“Despite the lean resources, we take from it and augment accordingly. And this is being done transparently. All the stakeholders are aware of balances at any point in time. Whatever revenue comes in is shown at National Economic Council meetings including all the governors who will be briefed by the Minister of Finance.

“They have seen the openness and have accepted what government has put in place and the economic team. This is why we are achieving remarkable success amidst recession”, he said.

"Daddy Freeze Impregnated His Babe In Her Matrimonial Home"- Instagram User Says

Seems more people are coming for Daddy Freeze's head.

An anonymous Twitter user (@andelasmith) has called out and accused Daddy Freeze of impregnating his current fiancee in her matrimonial home. The user threatens to reveal more shocking revelations about him if he continues to 'slander' pastors online. See screenshots of tweets.
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS8sTN8FUJt/

Freeze, please explain to the public how you impregnated your new ‘bae’ in her matrimonial home in Port Harcourt. #RevealTruth

Freeze, Your ‘bae’ gave birth to your youngest son, Jason in 2015. You flaunt him on Social Media now that he’s a little grown. #RevealTruth

Freeze destroyed his own home with useless excuses like ‘my wife beats me’ just to have his 'bae' to himself because she was well-to-do.

Your ‘bae’ (still legally married) currently lives with you in 1004 and you dare preach to your listeners on Sunday? #RevealTruth

Bid to prosecute Tony Blair over Iraq War 'to be blocked by Government'

Attorney General Jeremy Wright, who is a Cabinet minister, is reported to have formally asked to join the hearing and for the bid to prosecute Mr Blair and his senior ministers to be thrown out.

The private prosecution, based on last year's Chilcot Inquiry report, is being brought by a former chief of staff of the Iraqi Army, General Abdul-Wahid Shannan ar-Ribat.

It seeks to prosecute the former prime minister, his then foreign secretary Jack Straw and the attorney general at the time, Lord Goldsmith, for the crime of "aggression", according to legal papers seen by The Guardian newspaper.

His lawyers are seeking a fresh hearing after a judge ruled last year that Mr Blair had immunity from a criminal charge and that bringing a prosecution could "involve details being disclosed under the Official Secrets Act", according to the documents.

Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC outside The Supreme Court in London
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Attorney General Jeremy Wright is said to believe the case is 'hopeless'
Mr Wright, who is supported by the three former Labour figures, is said to believe the case is "hopeless" because the crime of aggression does not exist in English law, although it does exist in international law.

A spokesman for his office said: "It is not unusual for the Attorney General to intervene in cases in order to represent the public interest. He has sought to intervene in this case because it raises issues about the scope of the criminal law."

The case relates to the 2003 war, which the Chilcot report found was not a last resort after all peaceful options had been exhausted, and that the case for weapons of mass destruction was exaggerated.

Sir John Chilcot's report did not rule on the legality of the war, but families of some of the soldiers also called at the time of his report last summer for Mr Blair to face criminal charges.

Imran Khan, for General Ribat - who served until 2003 under Saddam Hussein and is understood to live in exile - said his client was "baffled as to why it is that despite the Chilcot report making it very clear that the war was illegal, attempts are below made to prevent those responsible from entering a court, let alone being prosecuted for what they did".

George W Bush and Tony Blair
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Mr Blair's support of George Bush over Iraq dominated his later years as OM
Mr Khan added: "I really don't think it's a matter for the Attorney General. It sounds a rather defensive approach, one that wants to nip it in the bud, but it's a bit disingenuous as it should be left to the court to decide.

"It sounds like we're on to something here, otherwise why would the Attorney General want to get involved at this early stage?"

An application was made to Westminster Magistrates' court in November last year for a summons to be issued against Mr Blair.

But it was refused by district judge Michael Snow, who said: "Implied immunity as former head of state and government ministers, therefore offence not made out.

"Allegations involve potential details being disclosed under the Official Secrets Act for which attorney general and director of public prosecutions consent are required", the newspaper reported.

General Ribat's legal team, including Michael Mansfield QC, believe the judge was wrong to say the three senior ministers could not be prosecuted and that there are "overwhelming grounds" to challenge the decision.

In his pleading, Mr Wright said he wanted Parliament, not the courts, to make criminal laws and believes "the basis on which this claim for judicial review is mounted is hopeless".

Opponents of Mr Blair - including Alex Salmond and Jeremy Corbyn when he was a backbencher - have in previous years called for him to be put on trial for war crimes.

But the International Criminal Court does not rule on the decision to launch a conflict, only decisions made on the battlefield.

The court in The Hague has said the decision by the UK to go to war is "outside the court's jurisdiction".