VIDEO: You Missed It? Watch The Presidential Media Chat

Nigerian President, President Goodluck Jonathan at Presidential Media Chat discussed burning issues. Its a must watch! loaded

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I did not have any agreement to serve only one term – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday affirmed that he never made any agreement with anybody that he would not run for the 2015 presidential election. The president also denied signing an agreement with some Peoples Democratic Party governors for only one term in office,contrary to the continuous claim by Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and other PDP aggrieved governors. The president affirmed that if an agreement was signed with regard to 2015 election, it must have been presented by those talking about it. Jonathan stated this while fielding questions from a panel of journalists during the Presidential Media Chat in Abuja on Sunday. Asked if he would contest the 2015 election, the President maintained that it was too early for him to decide since such was capable of disrupting the political system. He emphasized that declaration of interest to run or otherwise will generate so much turmoil , hence the need to remain silent over it, and continue to tackle pressing national issues. However, Jonathan asserted that the fact that he had not made his intention known yet, does not mean that other aspirants are stopped from doing so. Jonathan said, “There was no agreement with anybody that I will serve for only one term. If I had signed any agreement with anybody, they would have shown you the agreement. “I did not say that I will not contest in 2015. In Addis Ababa, that was when I advocated single term of seven years. My argument was that to be more productive, maybe we should consider single term of seven years. “ I said if Nigerians agree to that, I may not be involved. I did not say I will contest or not. Those who said I have signed an agreement, they should show the agreement.” Speaking on Boko Haram, Jonathan said the needless killings would have been avoided if the menace of the sect was curbed from the beginning. “Boko Haram did not start today. I was Vice-President in 2009 when (Mohammed) Yusuf (Boko Haram leader) was killed. People talk about Boko Haram as if Jonathan caused it. It started before 2009, but because it was not handled well, it has grown into a cancer and it has become terrible. If something happened and you don’t take the right action, it will continue. But I can assure Nigerians that it will be brought under control,” he added. When asked whether Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, was truly dead, the President replied, “I don’t know whether he is dead or alive. I don’t know him and I have not seen him before.” On ASUU strike, the president called on the university lecturers to consider the plight of their students and the sincerity of government and call off the strike. The President, however, said it was wrong for ASUU to go on strike because of the state of infrastructure in universities when it was his government that initiated inventory of infrastructure in the institutions and returned a verdict that something drastic must be done. He said, “ASUU strike is very unfortunate. There is no time a government has taken inventory of property in schools, but we set up a technical team that visited all universities. When the report was presented, I said it must be presented to all governors during NEC. “We said things must change but it can’t be done overnight. For us to do that inventory shows that we are committed. For ASUU to go on strike for infrastructure is not fair. We are doing inventory for polytechnics and colleges of education too and they are not being done for fun. “We expect ASUU to work with us. It is unfortunate that the strike lasts this long because we have witnessed strikes before and most of them are called off when government don’t even do up to what we have done. “Politics have fallen into so many things. We may be seeing something different.”

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Military will never solve Boko Haram insurgency – Former CDS, Agwai

A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Martin Luther Agwai, has stated that Nigeria’s military will not end the current Boko Haram insurgency. Agwai made this declaration on Saturday in Jos at the public launch of a book entitled, ‘Integrity Matters: Men of Honour in the Public Square’, written by the Dean, Graduate School, ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos. In his words: “You can never solve any of these problems with military solutions. The military can always be an enabling force. They will sensitise; they will stabilise the area. It is a political issue; it is a social issue; it is an economic issue, and until these issues are addressed, the military can never give you a solution. “So, to say the military has failed or is overwhelmed or has not failed is incorrect. But I will say that if anybody expects the military to give him a solution to this problem, it will be difficult, since it is not a military problem, it is not a war. You are not fighting another country invading Nigeria. So, you cannot get a military solution to that.” Agwai wondered how he is expected to pass judgement on the performance of deployed troops when he does not have “all the operators gathering the information and what is happening, the overall plan and the exit plan.” The one-time Chief of Army Staff (COAS), attributed his time in as head of the army and the armed forces to the grace of God, adding that there was insurgency in the southern part of the country at that time but was managed. On the nation’s 53 years anniversary, Agwai said he was glad when Nigeria became Independent, recalling that he started Senior Primary School that same year. “I remember vividly how we used to sing the old National Anthem, ‘Nigeria we hail thee’. I remember also vividly the Coat of Arms, the Green White Green they (the British) gave us. We have come a long way. Continuing, “As human beings, there are always high expectations. And I have always said that the most difficult thing to manage is expectation. There were other challenges, which included the civil war; we had our challenges, but we have also had our good points. “We have championed freedom in Africa. Everybody knows what role Nigeria played in getting South Africa and the southern part of Africa to become free and independent. Everybody knows what we did in Angola, everybody knows what we have done in our sub-region, in Liberia, in Sierra Leone, in Guinea Bissau and so many other places,”Agwai said.

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Several Students killed as Boko Haram attacks College of Agriculture in Yobe

Many students have been killed after suspected members of the Boko Haram sect last night, attacked a tertiary institution in Yobe state. The insurgents moved into the College of Agriculture, Gujba, 50 Km south of Damaturu, the state capital and killed several students. A staff of the school told Channels Television that several dead bodies are still being recovered from bushes, hostels and classes in and around the school. The source also revealed that surviving students are at the moment making efforts to reunite with their families in fear of further attacks by the insurgents. There is no reaction yet from both the federal and state governments, as well as security agencies regarding the incident.

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Video: Prophet T.B Joshua delivers Nollywood star Jim Iyke from evil spirits [VIDEO]

Nollywood star actor, Jim Ikye fell at his feet and started crying as he was delivered from demonic spirits that had prevented him from finding love and getting married. During the deliverance session at TB Joshua’s church, the spirit spoke through him, saying, “it was the cause of his setback and disappointment”.

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KaySwitch – For Example [Remix] Ft. Wizkid & Olamide

DB Records/Produkt Republik Artiste Kay Switch is back with an all-star remix to the previously released monster hit For Example. Asides having the talented producer – Deevee on the board, it also features Wizkid & Olamide. Enjoy Good Music.DOWNLOAD HERE

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Photos: Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo When He Was A Laborer

Check out these pictures of when nollywood actor Alex Ekubo was a laborer. Of course it was in a movie set for a soon to be named movie, but could you imagine him as a laborer? I’m sure that his fine face wont be too fresh. The struggle is real.

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Girl Fight! Watch Saeon & Yemi Alade Dance Battle at The Beat FM

Re-branded pop artiste Saeon a.k.a Omo Ibadan and vocal powerhouse Yemi Alade recently stopped by The Beat 99.9 FM to deliver cakes and celebrate the birthday of O.A.P Douglas. We do not know if there was too much alcohol or they were having too much fun but the people present at the studio teased and pushed the friends to engage in a dance off which was caught shortly on camera. Watch the feisty moves, twerking and splits now!

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NANS threatens action against ASUU, says strike has been politicized

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has threatened to sue the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to court over the three-month old strike. The National President of NANS, Yinka Gbadebo issued the threat in his address at the first senate meeting organised by the union at the University of Port Harcourt. Gbadebo accused ASUU of making outrageous demands from the Federal Government. He claimed that ten out of eleven demands made by ASUU had been met, adding that the only last demand which had to do with the issue of earned allowance should not be the basis to keep students at home. “They are asking for change. Change must first start with our lecturers. They are clamouring for earned allowance, they are clamouring for responsibility allowance. Very very soon, we may resort to take laws into our own hands. Ads by safesaver “While on strike, lecturers are still using government properties. They are still living in government accommodations, driving government cars. If you are fighting government, go and return all government properties. “We are saying, where is the interest of the Nigerian student captured in all these demands. In all of the demand of ASUU, government has fulfilled 10 out of 11. What more do they want? How long will they continue to negotiate our future”, he said. The students leader also alleged that ASUU had been compromised by the opposition party stressing that ASUU members were often seen with members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Lagos. Gbadebo, however, vowed to sue ASUU to court if the strike continued. “We are going to take ASUU to court. The issues are very clear. Every right thinking Nigerian knows that this issue of ASUU strike has been politicized and that is the truth. Each time Federal government finishes meeting with the lecturers, the next thing you will see is ASUU leaders meeting with APC leaders in Lagos. What for? He alleged. The NANS president finally called on ASUU to devise another means of agitating for their demands.

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“I love Davido’s music, he’ll go very far” – Chelsea striker, Eto’o

Chelsea striker and four-time African Footballer of the Year, Samuel Eto’o Fils, has revealed that he is a big fan of Davido’s music. The 32-year-old footballer linked up with Nigerian pop star in London, where he danced to his viral single, Skelewu. Davido took to Twitter to share his excitement at meeting the Cameroon international, while Eto’o also wrote: “Had a great time with my lil bro @iam_davido! Very talented artist. He’ll go very far. I love his music #skelewu”

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Apo killing: The squatters attacked the security men first – Army Chief, Azubuike Ihejirika

The Nigerian army had joined the SSS to further justify the claim that the squatters killed at the Apo legislative quarters attacked the combined team of SSS and the military first. The SSS had since the incident claimed that those killed in the operation were suspected members of Boko Haram who attacked the military during their operation in the uncompleted building. Army Chief, Azubuike Ihejirika, had further strengthened the claims of the SSS that the soldiers only returned fire after they were attacked. The claim has since been refuted by those who witnessed the incident, as they have continued to say that the squatters were innocent and did not launch any attack as claimed by the military and the SSS. The SSS had claimed in a statement issued just immediately after the incident that while it went to exhume some weapons purportedly buried by some Boko Haram members, they came under heavy attack, leading to the exchange of gunfire that killed about seven of the attackers. However, the SSS and the military that went for the operation are yet to make available to the public the weapons recovered from the site of the operation. Those who were at the site, had equally disclosed that there was nothing close to weapon excavation, and that the incident resulted from mere eviction of occupants of the building by the owner. Ads by safesaver Meanwhile, the House committee on Public Safety and National Security commenced investigation on the killing on Thursday. Lawmakers are of the opinion that it was completely against the law of the federal republic of Nigeria to have killed those young men, instead of an arrest, terming the action of the military and the SSS unfortunate. “We could not sleep that night and we were even scared to come out the following morning. It is not acceptable for the SSS to shoot people whether they are Boko Haram or Keke NAPEP (tricycle) operators. They should first be arrested and investigated,” said Clever Ikisikpo (PDP-Bayelsa) Mr. Ihejirika told journalists after a closed door meeting of the first hearing on the matter that, the operation was a success as it pre-empted attack in parts of Abuja. “I appeared before the House Committee on Public Safety and National Security on the joint operation conducted by the Directorate of State Security Services and a unit of the Nigeria Army,” he told reporters. “We briefed them and informed them of the mission which was to recover arms and weapons and make arrests. We also briefed them on the fact that on approach to the area, the security men were fired at and they had to return fire and also make arrests.” Meanwhile, the FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed had claimed that his office was not informed before the operation, yet claimed responsibility for the attack and the eventual killings. He said that henceforth, uncompleted buildings that have stayed more than the approved two years will either be demolished or turned to a police post.

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Police officer caught on camera demanding N10,000 bribe [WATCH]

The cases of Nigerian police officers, being recorded openly asking for bribes, are increasing by the day. In this clip, the driver who is apparently heading to Umuahia, is stopped for checks by a policeman and an argument ensues over a missing number in his documents. Ads by safesaver This led to the officer asking for him to ‘settle’ him with N10,000, to which the driver flatly refused and stated that he would rather drive back to Akure, to get the original documents. WATCH:

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Nollywood comic actor, Prince Murphy passes on

Death has struck again in the Nigerian movie industry, globally know as Nollywood, as its comic actor, Prince Murphy is reported to have passed on. DailyPost gathered that the actor passed away two days back after a brief illness. Though, it’s yet known the nature of the ailment that led to his death, close sources said several efforts were made to save the actor’s life, but yielded no positive result.

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Apo killings: Findings link building to Obasanjo’s sister; Keke riders confirm Boko Haram infiltration

Emerging facts have punctured earlier claims that the uncompleted building in Apo legislative quarters, where seven squatters were killed with several others injured, is owned by a top military officer. State Security officers and men of the Nigerian Army had raided the shelter around 3am of Friday, September 20, on the ground that some Boko Haram members were residents. The occupants had told Nigerians that an unnamed Army Colonel (sic) issued to them, a one-week vacation notice to vacate the premises or face damning consequences. They also denied harbouring any insurgent/s in their midst, saying they all do menial jobs – including selling water, food, petty goods and riding tricycle (commonly called Keke) to earn a living. But a PREMIUM TIMES investigation has corroborated our Sunday’s exclusive report wherein a reliable source dismissed reports that a military officer owns the building. The online news site on Wednesday revealed that the ownership of the yet-to-be completed mansion was sucesssfully traced to one Mrs. Adunni Oluwole Salisu, believed to be the sister to former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. It reports that the documents from the Abuja Geographical Information Systems (AGIS) shows that the property, located at No. 8 Bamanga Tukur Street, Gudu District, near the Gudu cemetery, belongs to Mrs. Salisu. “Ownership details of property OG247326, unmistakably point to Mrs. Salisu land rights, but neither her, nor the former president, could be reached for comment; although authoritative family sources confirmed the ownership and the relationship.” the paper adds. An SSS officer who spoke under condition of anonymity, told DailyPost, that their mission was “not in anyway related to a military officer’s instruction.” “There’s nothing like that at all. We had placed that area under surveillance for some time as one of the suspects we arrested earlier, confirmed that a strong member of the sect, in company of his foot soldiers, was squatting in that building. “The guy was described as a rugged fellow who would not go down without a fight. Our source added that “This suspect (in detention) also disclosed that the militant buried the arms at a cemetery close by and that he and others would open fire if they see any movement around the (Gudu) cemetery, especially if it was not during the day. On the shootings, he explained that “The truth is it was the Boko Haram guys within that house that started firing when they heard movement. We are professionals; we know what is at stake. So we could not have gone there and open fire just like that. The SSS always respect the rule of engagement. “As we were digging the suspected location of the armoury, several gunshots were directed at us. We had no choice than to defend ourselves. “It was that point we realized that the suspect told the truth when he warned that we would be attacked. If you check, virtually all the survivors were hit at their back, buttock, or leg. He added that “This tells you that they were probably the innocent ones who were trying to flee because some of the occupants actually confronted us. A spokesman for the tricycle association himself confirmed the position of security officials, when he told Channels TV, that “because two or three Boko Haram people were in the building offers no excuse to kill innocent people.” The statement has been received in circles as an admittance that the SSS was right in the first place. Another cyclist speaking to DailyPost, said it is true that some members of the violent sect have infiltrated the riders union, “but what do we do,” he querried. “We have no evidence against them and even if we do, who will dare report to security people. “If you open your mouth to say anything and these people (Boko Haram) catches you, you and your family are finished,” the rider who plies the Galadimawa-Jabi route confided in our reporter Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, most of the squatters arrested at the building have been freed after they were found to be clean. Already, the Senate, the Police and the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, have all promised to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident.

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New Music: Naeto C – Finish Work

WKG Presents Finish Work from Mr Super C himself. Whaaaaat, this is a Tune. Naeto is Back, Listen Up! “Starts Dancing” Naeto C Finish Work! Enjoy! DOWNLOAD HERE
Produced by E-Kelly

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Everyone’s Favorite Girl! Check Out Chidinma’s New Promo Shots

Chidinma Ekile has grown to be everyone’s favorite girl next door. With her cute smile, and school girl innocent look, it’s easy to see why she’s very easily liked by many. Check out these shots from a recent shoot with photographer August Udoh. Lovely! Revealing some skin, and maybe shedding some of that innocence off?

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New Music: Yung6ix – One Tweet (Notice)

Yung6ix ruffled a lot of feathers when he tweeted that he’s the best rapper in Nigeria. A lot of hip-hop acts took offense to it and decided to take their grievances to Yung6ix disses on wax. Well, check out his latest tune, One Tweet (Notice) that kinda addresses the noise, but not dwelling on it. In reality it’s more a celebratory track than a track about who’s offending who. One tweet these days dem dey notice.
Produced by Baller Tosh DOWNLOAD HERE

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Comedian Bovi and Wife Welcome Baby Girl

Congrats to comedian Bovi and his wife Christabel as they welcome their new born baby girl. This is their second child together. The girl was born in the US and mother and child are well and healthy.

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Video Premiere: Dbanj – Top Of The World

Brand new from Dbanj aka Eja Nla for his hit tune and official song of the African Nations Cup 2013 which incidentally Nigeria won. The video highlights clips of the past African Nations Cup, and also Nigeria’s victorious run. It should. The video is dedicated to the Super Eagles and their first cup in 19 years. Directed by GodFather Productions.

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MAFIN RELEASED THE ART COVER FOR HIS SOON COMING MIXTAPE

Fresh emcee from the east side " coal city " to be precise; Mafin, a rapper with a huge heart, I mean an enormous soul, cute face, pink lips, inbuilt swag, what more can I say huh? Humble but split personality! yes sir. The ill rapper goes public with the art cover of his forth coming mixtape "CALCULATED ACTIONS". The hip-hop inspired artist assured nothing but the best not just the best but classic at that, With the feels of a proper painted picture, story telling tech..., syllabus, multis. Meterphors and punchline are just d least of em. " I write my thoughts, I write my feelings, what's happening in and around me, about niggaz, I write about life , yeah about life ? To affect peeps positively NO HIV - he said". Not much of a talker those where his exact words "CALCULATED ACTIONS" as the name implies, tells you the everything from the beat to the hook, rap, art cover, singles, all things have been deeply thought, deliberated on, worked hard upon, and here is the outcome, here's the result "CALCULATED ACTIONS". Believe is the word.
Follow Mafin on twitter @Mafin101

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Mr Magic – Juana ft Doni Young

Good music is not hard to find with acts like Mr. Magic,he partners with Doni Young in this hot single titled "Juana".Addictive I must say,
DOWNLOAD and enjoy.
(Prod By Keylex Tunes)

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NewMusic: Dj CNN - ASUU

Due to ASUU strike upcoming artiste named Dj
CNN hit the studio to drop some high life song
for ASUU check it out here.....
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Robin van Persie admits he loves P-Square’s music

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, in a chat with football legend Paddy Creramd, talked extensively about his career and playing under Sir Alex Ferguson for one season. When the former Arsenal and Feyernoord man was asked how he unwinds off a football pitch and what music he prefers, he answered: Ads by safesaver “I like to listen to music. ..all sorts honestly. I can listen to dutch songs, English songs..whatever…if the tune is good I like it.” When asked who in particular he likes, he replied “Michael Jackson, Usher, P-Square…all sorts honestly.” Watch the video below. He starts talking about music from the 4:30mark.

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Chic in Yellow! See Tiwa Savage’s Look to the 2013 Summer Jam Concert in Lagos

Whenever a red carpet diva or starlet brings some colour to the red carpet, they are bound to turn heads. On Friday 13th September 2013, the Summer Jam Concert 2013 took place at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigerian chanteuse Tiwa Savage was one of the stars scheduled to perform at the event. The pretty-bride-to-be arrived in a pretty sunflower yellow lace romper. Accessorizing was key for Tiwa. She styled the outfit with a yellow scarf which features silver sequins, wrapped around her waist. Gold hoop earrings, a gold bracelet, a black wrist watch and a pair of grey sparkly heels added a touch of glam to the look. On the beauty end, celeb make-up artist Joyce Jacob gave Tiwa a smouldering picture perfect look with highlighted eyebrows and luscious pink lipstick. Long tresses completed the look.

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Bracket – International Baby

Brand new from Ape Planet’s own, Bracket. The new tune is titled International Baby and it has all the makings of those oringo wedding joints that do so well in the east and all over Africa. After hits tracks, Yori Yori, Girl and Me & You, Vast & Smash aka Bracket are continuing the trend of hit songs. Check on it. Bracket International Baby! Take it!

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Too Much Money! Wande Coal Makes It Rain With Pounds At Davido Concert!

Fans who attended the Davido Concert at 02 Indigo in London over the weekend have been reporting that Wande Coal came through and sprayed wads of cash in the crowd. Many fans took to twitter to tweet as this was happening. Needless to say, they were some fans that definitely got back the money they paid for the concert. Now I just need to attend the next Wande Coal concert.

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South African Housemate Angelo To Visit Nigeria Soon

South African house mate Angelo from the just concluded Big Brother Africa is due to visit Nigeria and Ghana soon. The dancer tweeted his plans to visit both countries. Hmmm, Beverly is awaiting your arrival, so are we.

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Music Premiere: Dr. Sid feat. Alexandra Burke – Baby Tornado (Remix)

You need to hear this. The Love doctor is making us dance here at the BN Hub with the remix of his track “Baby Tornado”. For the remix, Dr. Sid got British X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke. With these two music superstars on a track, you are bound to get one thrilling chart topper. Check it out!

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2015: Stop deceiving yourself, you can’t win without us – New PDP tells Jonathan

As the crisis currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, continues to deepen, the ‘New PDP’ has told President Goodluck Jonathan that his 2015 second term ambition remains unrealistic without them. According to them, Jonathan should stop deceiving himself as those behind him are just wolves in sheep clothing, as they can not even deliver their own wards to the president come 2015. The ‘New PDP’ stated this in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Chukwuemeka Eze in Abuja on Wednesday. Eze said, “Mr. President should not be deceived by some party leaders who are making him believe that he can do without us. “Most of these leaders currently cannot under a properly organised free and fair elections win their wards. “It is obvious that no presidential election in Nigeria can be won without states like Rivers, Kano, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kwara, Niger States, Jigawa and Kebbi states; and these are states we are controlling. “Check the past general elections and see that some of these media-created PDP leaders have no followers in their states at the moment, let alone making any impact come 2015.” The governors in the New PDP include the Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido; Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko; Governor of Kano State, Mr. Rabiu Kwankwanso; Niger State Governor, Aliyu Babangida; Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed and the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi. However, the inclusion of Kebbi State among other states was not clear at the moment as the governor, Alhaji Seidu Dakingari was yet to make up his mind. Eze also dispelled ongoing rumours that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was behind the ongoing crisis in the PDP. According to him, “We view this as creating the impression that we are not mature enough to determine our political future and most importantly, it was an attempt to smear the international image of Obasanjo as a distinguished statesman and father of PDP and rubbish his current efforts to restore peace to a party which is being threatened by the undemocratic acts of some of its leaders,” the statement added,” he added.

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New Music: Ice Prince – I Swear ft. French Montana

Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani ups the ante big time with a fresh joint featuring Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment artist French Montana. The song titled “I Swear” also features additional vocals from Shaydee of EME music. “I Swear” a massive collaboration between two music power houses Chocolate City Music of Nigeria and Bad Boys Entertainment in the US is a groovy rap tune that throws good weight behind the fact that Ice Prince can hold his own with the best of them when it comes to rap globally.No stranger to success, the BET, and more recently, the NEA award winner, says this is just a sneak peek into all the goodness that his upcoming album “Fire Of Zamani” promises to his ever loyal fans. Update Due to the heavy buzz from the release of the song, Chocolate City has decided to drop the untagged version of the song. Enjoy.

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VIDEO: Star Boy – Caro Ft. L.A.X & Wizkid

Brand New Music and Video from Star Boy Records, i saw this coming after the news yesterday about the newest member,L.A.X. Watch and share your thoughts on Caro

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Sack of Ministers: Jonathan has right to hire and fire – Activist

A human rights activist based in Onitsha, Anambra State, Comrade Emeka Umeagbalasi has said that the sacking of nine ministers by President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, was within his powers. Umeagbalasi, who is the Chairman board of Trustees of International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law said Nigerians should concern themselves with the motive for the sack to know if it was done out of witch-hunt. He said Nigerians should not dwell on the basis of the action as the ministers had no tenure of office and could be sacked any day. According to Umeagbalasi, “It is within the rights of the president to appoint ministers, and in doing so, he must also appoint the ones that have integrity and would be able to carry out the job assigned them. “The sacking is not a problem; it can only be a case if the ministers are competent but sacked as a witch-hunt at the detriment of Nigerians. “Take for instance the case of the minister of education, she has not done anything remarkable in the sector to improve primary and secondary education, so why will the president not sack that kind of person. Foreign affairs minister is another case, he has not done much to propagate the foreign policies of the country. The killing of our people overseas, the Boko Haram killings and the Syrian crisis, what has he done? “These are things that are within the domain of the minister to speak up, to even go a step further by looking for a way to get the International Court of Justice to try these terrorists and jail them to make it serve as a deterrent to others. So if you look at the nine ministers removed, you will see that they have not really performed”. Umeagbalasi said that Nigerians should rather worry about who would be appointed to replace them rather than their removal, even though his organization has severally stood against the over-bloated number of Jonathan’s ministers, believing that his government is better off with the appointment of few but capable hands instead of using ministerial position as a sort of settlement for political jobbers.

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Shut up or I reveal your dirty linen – Farida Waziri warns Obasanjo

A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida Waziri, yesterday blew hot, as she threatened to “open up” on former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo had in a recent interview stated that Waziri became head of the anti-graft agency on her recommendation by the convicted former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. In a statement signed by her aide, the former anti-corruption boss said “I will like to warn that those who live in glass house don’t throw stones and as such, Obasanjo should not allow me open up on him.” While she denied knowing or meeting Ibori until long after she had been appointed head of the Agency, she also narrated how she initiated the investigation that eventually led to Ibori’s conviction by a United Kingdom court. The statement reads in part, “My attention has been drawn to a number of allegations made against me by Mr. Obasanjo. One of such was the alleged involvement of former Delta State governor, James Ibori, in my appointment. “While I hold the office of a Head of State, either serving or retired, in the highest esteem, I will like to put on record for the umpteenth time that this is totally unfounded, blatant lie and arrant falsehood. It is therefore worrisome when a man who has been twice a Nigerian Head of State can descend so low to peddle falsehood. “The truth is that I never met Ibori in my life until after months in office as chairman of the EFCC, when I used to see him in the Presidential Villa. It is on record today that I initiated the investigation that drove Ibori into the waiting hands of Interpol and Metpolice.” She reminded Obasanjo that ability to be used to witch-hunt political enemies in the rabid pursuit of a third term agenda has never been part of the qualifications for appointment as chairman of the anti-graft agency.” She alleged that the same “lies” were cooked up by “Obasanjo’s sit-tight pawns” to stop her appointment as EFCC chairman in 2008. She added: “Qualification for appointment as chairman of the Commission, as stipulated in its Establishment Act, says that the chairman shall ‘be a serving or retired member of any government security or law enforcement agency, not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent; and possess not less than 15 years cognate experience.’ “Late President (Umaru Musa) Yar’Adua did not have to alter the Establishment Act when he was appointing me, unlike what Obasanjo did. Again for the records, I served in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years and got to the pinnacle of my career before my appointment as EFCC chairman. “If Obasanjo’s real age has not blurred his memory, I will like to remind him that I was a Commissioner of Police, Admin Force CID, CP General Investigations, CP Anti-fraud, CP X Squad, CP Police Special Fraud Unit where I secured the first conviction in a case of Advance Fee Fraud in Nigerian history.” Waziri stated further that, “These are all prime investigative organs of the Nigeria Police, where I related with other law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, across the world. I must place on record that at SFU, I did not only relate with FBI, Interpol and Metpolice, among others, we carried out joint operations at different times on a number of cases. I have also led the Nigerian delegation to the Interpol Headquarters in France.” She added that Nuhu Ribadu and Ibrahim Lamorde (the past and present chairmen of EFCC respectively), had both worked under her, thereby making the allegation on qualification baseless. “This is in addition to my educational qualifications such as a first degree in Law, a master’s degree in Law and another master’s degree in Strategic Studies,” she noted. “I doubt if Obasanjo himself can boast of this level of educational qualifications. “I will also like to remind Obasanjo that no chairman of the EFCC has till date beaten my records in terms of investigation of high profile cases, prosecution, conviction and recovery.”

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In Pictures: Yung6ix Shoots “First Class” Video

The Yung6ix fever is growing stronger as photos from the set of his “First Class” video has surfaced. From what we have gathered, the video was directed by Unlimited L.A and will be premiered in days. Check out the self proclaimed best Nigerian rapper in action. More pictures after the jump and you can consume the hot track too! DOWNLOAD HERE

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LAMAR ODOM TAXIS AROUND After DUI Bust

Lamar Odom was seen for the first time since his DUI arrest (barely) ... getting around the only way he can now ... IN A TAXI. TMZ broke the story ... Lamar was popped for a DUI in L.A. early Friday morning after cops believed he was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Lamar refused all chemical tests and as a result his driver's license was suspended for year. As for where he was headed ... the agency who took the photos claims they were snapped outside the gated community where Khloe and Lamar's house is. But frankly, it's hard to tell.

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JUSTIN BIEBER WHAT'S BONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

Justin Bieber may -- or may not -- have pulled a major stoner faux pas in Calabasas yesterday ... 'cause someone inside the singer's van dumped BONG WATER on the side of the road. MAJOR STONER NO NO!!!!! It's unclear WHOSE HAND is attached to the bong ... but we do know it's Bieber's ride. He's been toolin' around L.A. in the pimped out Mercedes party van all week long. Here's what we know ... the bong dumper is definitely NOT Lil Za or Lil Twist ... 'cause, well ... the hand is white. Duh. We're also told the van was en route to Jim Henson Studios ... and later that day, JB snapped a photo of himself inside a record studio. Still, since there are no shots of the bong dumper's face ... it's impossible to tell if the perp is Bieber ... or one of Bieber's white friends. Actually, does Bieber even have white friends anymore? Hmmmmm ...

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Brad PIitt gettin tanked

Brad Pitt got behind the wheel of a giant death machine over in the U.K. ... and we've got the BAD ASS pics Pitt was tooling around the English countryside Wednesday while preparing for his new film "Fury" ... a flick about a tank crew in the final weeks of World War II. The 49-year old "World War Z" star listened intently to an instructor while cruising in the hatch of the machine ... which can't be any louder than a minivan filled with six kids. We think Brad can relate. Oh, and your mom still wants to do him. So does your sister ... and your girlfriend.

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