Jonathan’s rejection of amended constitution shocks Senate

President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter to the National Assembly rejecting amendments to the 1999 Constitution was received with shock by some members who openly expressed surprise at the reasons given by the President to veto the bill. The letter was read on the floor of Senate on Wednesday by the Senate President, David Mark.

Supreme Court affirms Fayose’s victory

The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed Ayodele Fayose as the winner and the duly elected governor of Ekiti State in the June 21, 2014 election. In a unanimous decision by the seven-man panel led by Justice John Fabiyi, the apex court upheld the earlier decisions of the Court of Appeal and the Ekiti State Governorship Election Tribunal, both of which had earlier ruled that the petition challenging Fayose’s victory lacked merit.

I’ll restore military ties with US –Buhari

The President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday said his administration would restore military cooperation with the United States of America. In an article published by the New York Times in its Tuesday edition, Buhari promised to among other things reformed the military. The outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan-led administration had cancelled the training component of its military cooperation with the US citing a lack of sincerity on the part of the Americans for its decision.

Ceremonies were   staged in Abuja and Lagos on Tuesday to mark one year since   over 200 schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram from their college hostel in Chibok, Borno State. Two hundred and nineteen female pupils, representing each of the yet-to-be freed Chibok schoolchildren took part in a procession in Abuja   while in Lagos, two young men added a little bizarre twist to the event by chaining themselves for two hours on the 3rd Mainland Bridge.

Thanks Everyone For Believing & Voting For Me - Desmond Elliot

Actor Desmond Elliot won the Lagos state House of Assembly election and would proceed to the State Assembly where he’ll be representing Surulere Constituency 1. He took to his Facebook wall to express his gratitude to everyone for believing in him and voting for him.

Meet Sola Mcdaniel, Denrele's Wife to be

Sola Mcdaniel popularly known as Shuleydee is a highlife artiste signed under Weird MC's record label, 0907 Entertainment. And she is the lady Denlere is getting married to.

Terry G Cuts his Dreadlocks

What do you think about his new look???...Someone said ''His Head looks like Round Agbalumo grin grin''

Hillary Clinton announces 2016 presidential run

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has declared that she is running for president in 2016, seeking to become the first female to occupy the seat that her husband Bill Clinton held for eight years, and setting up what could be the most expensive campaign in history.

Protesters across Brazil seek ouster of president

Dilma Rousseff sees historically low approval ratings as corruption allegations plague her government. Tens of thousands of Brazilians have streamed out into the streets of cities throughout Brazil to demand the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff over government corruption and economic drift.

Reigning champions City thrashed in Manchester derby

Manchester United thump opponents while leaders Chelsea beat QPR thanks to an 88th-minute strike by Fabregas. Manchester United ended a four-match losing run against Manchester City in style, beating their fierce rivals 4-2 in the Premier League. United's sixth straight league win came despite the soon-to-be-deposed champions going ahead through Sergio Aguero's eighth-minute opener. 

I Will Not Be Running For Governor Again – Jimi Agbaje

Jimi Agbaje says he would not be running for governor of Lagos state again. He says having lost the first and the second time, he would be seeking other ways to be of service to people of the state. “If I have run once and I have run twice and I don’t get my way to be Governor, then I will find another way to be of service to the people” he told Channels TV

I Won’t Appoint PDP Defectors As Ministers – Buhari

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari said ‎the All Progressives Congress (APC) has nothing to fear over mass defection of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to the party. “I have no fears of PDP defectors,” he said in an interview in his Daura residence on Saturday. Buhari said the PDP chieftains will have very little influence in the APC government. He said APC has all the capacity to manage the large numbers of PDP defectors.

Elected House Of Rep Member Escapes Assassination Attempt In Lagos

Elected Federal House of Representative member in Amuwo Odofin constituency, Prince Oghene Egoh on Thursday escaped being assassinated by some unidentified men in Lagos. SATURDAY SUN learnt that the alleged assassins trailed him from Lagos Island to Mile 2 , Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos while he was returning from a meeting.

Soldiers Beat Up Voter For Taking Their Pictures In Surulere

There was pandemonium at Polling Unit 046, Sam Sonibare Street, Surulere, Lagos, as a team of soldiers beat up a youth for taking their pictures. It was learnt that the soldiers, about 25 in number, were in a big truck, patrolling the area when the youth decided to take their pictures.

Couple Burnt To Death In Lagos After Power Surge

Tragedy struck in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday, as a young couple was burnt to death in their apartment. The victims, simply identified as Ayo and Jumoke, were said to have died in the fire which razed their apartment at 34, Associate Crescent, Abimbola Awoniyi Estate, New Oko-Oba area of Agege. Mr Rasak Fadipe, the Director of Lagos State Fire Service, confirmed the incident.

Military Recaptures More Towns From Boko Haram

In continuation with the push to capture Sambisa forest, after the capture of Gwoza and Alagarno forest, troops of the 3 and 7 Divisions of the Nigerian Army supported by the Nigerian Air Force, on Friday recaptured Bita, Izge, Yamteke and Uba towns in Askira Uba and Damboa Local Government Areas of Borno State.

9ice Appointed Special Adviser To Oyo State Governor

Music star, 9ice, who joined politics a few months ago has been appointed Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajumobi.

Congrats to him…

INEC Releases Statement Ahead Of Saturday’s Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received reports that some political leaders are asking members of the public to disregard its stated resolve to use Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and Smart Card Readers (SCRs) for the April 11, 2015 Governorship and State Assembly elections.

One Feared Dead As Crisis Rocks Oshodi

One person has been reported dead after crisis erupted in Oshodi area of Lagos, Thursday evening.

It was gathered that problem ensued between some rival political thugs in the area over issues bothering on the forthcoming governorship election. DAILY POST correspondent reports that the whole area is boiling as residents and makerters are running for their dear lives. The identity of the victim could not be ascertained at the moment. This incident is coming barely one week after a woman was killed in similar crsis that broke up in the area.

Ryan Giggs Reconciled with Younger Brother after Sleeping With His Wife For 8 Years

According to reports, Manchester United assistant manager, Ryan Giggs has reconciled with his younger brother, Rhodri for sleeping with his wife, Natasha. Ryan affair with Rhodri’s ex wife, Natasha was revealed in June 2011, when Natasha admitted an eight year affair with the former Manchester United winger.

Police Uncover MASSOB Bomb Factory In Imo

The Imo State Police Command on Thursday said it had uncovered a bomb factory at Umuokirika village in Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Andrew Enwerem, said this in a meeting with journalists in Owerri, the state capital.

‘I Will Rather Resign From Politics Than Defect To APC’ – Niger State Governor

Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state says he would rather resign from active politics than defect from his party PDP to APC. Addressing some local government Chairmen that paid him a solidarity visit at the state Government house in Minna yesterday April 8th, the Governor referred to PDP members who have since defected as stomach politicians who are suffering from poverty, lack of morals and integrity

Nanny absconds with three kids one day after employment

The Orekoya family on Lawanson Road, Surulere, Lagos State says, presently, it has no reason to be happy.

This is because a nanny employed on March 7 by the household disappeared with three children a day after she was employed.

I won’t leave PDP, says Mark

The Senate President, David Mark, on Wednesday, said he was not contemplating joining the All Progressives Congress. Mark also reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party. He stated this at a special church service to mark his 67th birthday at St. Mulumba Catholic Chaplaincy, Apo in Abuja.

Danjuma blames Ojukwu for not emulating Jonathan

A former Minister of Defence and Chairman of Victim Support Fund, Theophilus Danjuma, has blamed the leader of the defunct Biafra, the late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, for the civil war, which resulted in the death of nearly a million Nigerians.

Protest held over South Carolina shooting

Protest held over shooting of unarmed black man by a white policeman, as mayor announces body cameras for police. Protests have been held in South Carolina over the shooting of an unarmed black man by a white policeman, as the mayor of the city where the incident took place announced every officer will be required to wear a body camera.

3 States That Would Be Hot During This Governorship Elections

From the political happenings, it’s obvious that the following states could be termed volatile:

1. Rivers State: Amaechi complained of army harassment, malpractices, during the last presidential election. APC even called for the cancellation of the results from Rivers. Of course, incidences of killings, violence were also recorded in various parts of the state.

Judge Declines Stoppage Of Fayose’s Impeachment Proceeding

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday refused to halt the impeachment proceeding being spearheaded by the Ekiti State House of Assembly against Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and his deputy, Kolapo Olusola.