Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Korolettes In Pictures! Now That Obanikoro Has Lost Out, What Happens to The Korolettes?
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Now that oga Koro is no more in the race for Lagos Governorship, what happens to the Korolettes?
For those who don't know, Korolettes are the ladies engaged by the former PDP aspirant to appeal to the populace on his behalf...would they be returning in 2019 or would they be dissolved into Jimi agbaje's campaign?
After Missing $300,000 #BBAHotShots Money, Tayo Get $350,000 From Nigerian Billionaire
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Warri-Born Billionaire Ayiri Emami has surprised Tayo Faniran with $350,000, the big Brother Housemate, who lost to Tanzanian Idris Sultan at the Grand Finale of the Big Brother Africa, 2014. The prize money for the competition itself is $300,000 and Ayiri topped it $50,000 up for Tayo since he is a Fan of the Big Brother Housemate.
Pop star, Davido made the revelation online after he shared a picture of a post on his instagram page with caption...
"we do this easy, bar dey" meaning there is money. He was the same person who spoke about Tayo being cheated after the final of the Big Brother contest, in a tweet. Seems davido is also a fan of Tayo, or is he driving at something we don't all get yet?
This isn't the first time he is showing off his Philanthropic nature, this same popular Nigerian Billionaire splashed over N20million on 2face's wedding ceremony that year, and also gave him a brand new Range Rover. In that same vein, he gave musician Durella, a 2012 Toyota Prado jeep. So Tayo is N63million richer! Interesting. Congrats to You Tayo."
Warri-Born Billionaire Ayiri Emami has surprised Tayo Faniran with $350,000, the big Brother Housemate, who lost to Tanzanian Idris Sultan at the Grand Finale of the Big Brother Africa, 2014. The prize money for the competition itself is $300,000 and Ayiri topped it $50,000 up for Tayo since he is a Fan of the Big Brother Housemate.
Pop star, Davido made the revelation online after he shared a picture of a post on his instagram page with caption...
"we do this easy, bar dey" meaning there is money. He was the same person who spoke about Tayo being cheated after the final of the Big Brother contest, in a tweet. Seems davido is also a fan of Tayo, or is he driving at something we don't all get yet?
This isn't the first time he is showing off his Philanthropic nature, this same popular Nigerian Billionaire splashed over N20million on 2face's wedding ceremony that year, and also gave him a brand new Range Rover. In that same vein, he gave musician Durella, a 2012 Toyota Prado jeep. So Tayo is N63million richer! Interesting. Congrats to You Tayo."
Singer 9ice Rejects Primary Election Result, Might Seek Legal action
Report emanating has it that Abolore Akande, "9ice" is not happy with the conduct of Sunday's primary election for the APC's ticket to contest for a sit at the Federal House of Representatives and has rejected the outcome.
The self acclaimed "Bashorun Gaa" lost the ticket of the Ogbomoso North/Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency into the House of Representatives under APC come 2015, to Prince Akeem Oyewumi, the son of the Soun of Ogbomosho
News filtering from 9ice's camps indicates, he might be heading to court to reject the result of the primary election as he is not pleased with the way the election was conducted.
He claimed the election was not conducted the way elections should be conducted under a democratic system. He further posits that he would have defeated Prince Oyewumi if they were both given a level playing ground.
9ice was quoted saying
"At this moment, winner of the election has not emerged. Ogbomosho North delegates need to vote before the winner will be announced."
The self acclaimed "Bashorun Gaa" lost the ticket of the Ogbomoso North/Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency into the House of Representatives under APC come 2015, to Prince Akeem Oyewumi, the son of the Soun of Ogbomosho
News filtering from 9ice's camps indicates, he might be heading to court to reject the result of the primary election as he is not pleased with the way the election was conducted.
He claimed the election was not conducted the way elections should be conducted under a democratic system. He further posits that he would have defeated Prince Oyewumi if they were both given a level playing ground.
9ice was quoted saying
"At this moment, winner of the election has not emerged. Ogbomosho North delegates need to vote before the winner will be announced."
KOROvexing!!! "No election was held,so no result" -Obanikoro Rejects Lagos Primaries, Says It Was A Sham
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Former Minister of state for defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has rejected the outcome of monday's primary election in Lagos state describing it as "a sham".
In a shocking series of tweets, Koro criticised the process saying he would most definitely not rest until the right thing is done.
Former Minister of state for defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has rejected the outcome of monday's primary election in Lagos state describing it as "a sham".
In a shocking series of tweets, Koro criticised the process saying he would most definitely not rest until the right thing is done.
Jonathan's Boys; Labaran Maku, Obanikoro, Wogu, Chukwu Defeated At PDP Governorship Primaries
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SEVERAL Former ministers who resigned their positions to contest for a chance to govern their states have all crashed out following monday's primary election of the PDP across the country. So far, Nyesome Wike of Rivers state is the only one amongst those who recently resigned their federal positions to contest for the PDP ticket who have been successful.
In Lagos, former minister of state for defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro lost to favourite, Jimi Agbaje in a keenly contested election filled with controversy. Obanikoro who was initially tipped as the leading candidate lost out due to his running battle with party leaders in the state.
Also, former minister of information, Labaran Maku lost the Nasarawa PDP primaries to Yussuf Muhhamed Agabi at a tough contest which had seven contenders. Agabi polled 214 votes to Maku's 160 while a former Governor of the state, Aliyu Akwe Doma polled 129.
In a similar development, immediate past Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu also lost the Ebonyi PDP ticket to the state deputy governor. Chukwu who was absent at the primaries was defeated alongside six others by Engr. Dave Umahi who disclosed that his dedication and loyalty to the success of his boss, Governor Matt Elechi was responsible for his win.
Another GEJ Minister, Chief Emeka Wogu who resigned as the Minister for Labour to contest for the Abia state PDP ticket also crashed out losing to the state Governor proffered candidate Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu at the polls.
SEVERAL Former ministers who resigned their positions to contest for a chance to govern their states have all crashed out following monday's primary election of the PDP across the country. So far, Nyesome Wike of Rivers state is the only one amongst those who recently resigned their federal positions to contest for the PDP ticket who have been successful.
In Lagos, former minister of state for defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro lost to favourite, Jimi Agbaje in a keenly contested election filled with controversy. Obanikoro who was initially tipped as the leading candidate lost out due to his running battle with party leaders in the state.
Also, former minister of information, Labaran Maku lost the Nasarawa PDP primaries to Yussuf Muhhamed Agabi at a tough contest which had seven contenders. Agabi polled 214 votes to Maku's 160 while a former Governor of the state, Aliyu Akwe Doma polled 129.
In a similar development, immediate past Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu also lost the Ebonyi PDP ticket to the state deputy governor. Chukwu who was absent at the primaries was defeated alongside six others by Engr. Dave Umahi who disclosed that his dedication and loyalty to the success of his boss, Governor Matt Elechi was responsible for his win.
Another GEJ Minister, Chief Emeka Wogu who resigned as the Minister for Labour to contest for the Abia state PDP ticket also crashed out losing to the state Governor proffered candidate Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu at the polls.
Maid Hired On OLX Kidnaps Boss's Two Kids In Lagos
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A housemaid, identified simply as Juliet, has allegedly abducted the two children of her bosses who live on Gateway Crescent in the Magodo, Isheri area of Lagos State.
The 24-year-old housemaid was said to have fled home with the kids –Rafael (3), and 15-month-old Michael– who are nephews of a Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, on Sunday evening after their parents went out around 6pm.
Our correspondent gathered that the kids' mother, Mrs. Onajite Esharegharan, and her husband, Elvis, had decided to go for a shopping on the fateful day in celebration of the latter's birthday.
It was learnt that the couple had instructed Juliet, who hails from Osun State, to lull the kids to sleep before they left home.
PUNCH Metro further learnt that Juliet, the children, their grandmother and her nurse ─ who also lives in the house ─ were in the sitting room watching television, when the generator went off. It was said that the elderly woman and the nurse decided to retire to their respective rooms, while Juliet went upstairs with the children.
It was when the couple came back home that the household discovered that the housemaid had sneaked out with the children.
It was gathered that Onajite secured the service of the fleeing housemaid last Tuesday through a sale portal, OLX, where a visitor, identified simply as Omolade, advertised .
Omolade had allegedly posted a number on the website for those who were interested in a "humble" housemaid to apply ─ an advertisement to which Onajite responded. It was learnt that Omolade eventually took Juliet to Onajite's office.
Our correspondent visited the couple at the Unity Estate, Ojodu, where Onajite's aunt lives.
Onajite said, "After we came back from the church, the children looked tired and I told Juliet to take Michael to bed while I went to do my hair. He had not slept when I came back. That day (Sunday) was my husband's birthday and we decided to have a couple's outing. We told her to take the children to bed immediately because they were very tired.
"We got back home at 9pm. It was Abigail, the nurse, that opened the door for us. When we entered, everywhere was quiet and that was when my husband became suspicious because usually, our children would have run from upstairs to say welcome.
"She probably deceived the kids that she was taking them to their mum. Her telephone line and that of Omolade have been switched off since yesterday (Sunday). We lodged complaints at the Isheri Police Station and the Department of State Service. The police said it was beyond their capacity, but the DSS promised to track the housemaid down."
Elvis, a businessman, said, "We just hope nothing is going to happen to them. We do not have any specific suspicion as to where she took them to."
Onajite's aunt, Mrs. Tina Obajuwana, said she was amazed by the housemaid's action despite her calm look.
"When she was introduced to me on Saturday, I thought she would be a good woman. She looked gentle and hardly could anyone think she is evil," she said.
In a post on a news portal, Nairaland, Henshaw urged members of the public to provide the family with information that could help in locating the children.
The post read in part, "Please help spread the news. My nephews (Rafael and Michael) have been missing since yesterday. These boys have been kidnapped! Lord locate them and bring them home safe and sound. Their parents left them at home briefly with the housemaid, grandmother and a nurse. The maid ran away with the children when the grandmother and the nurse went to bed. When the parents returned home, the children and maid were gone."
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident, adding that efforts were on to rescue the victims.
He said, "There are efforts to rescue the children and apprehend the fleeing maid. Members of the public are encouraged to give information that will lead to the rescue of the kids and reunite them with their parents."
The 24-year-old housemaid was said to have fled home with the kids –Rafael (3), and 15-month-old Michael– who are nephews of a Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, on Sunday evening after their parents went out around 6pm.
Our correspondent gathered that the kids' mother, Mrs. Onajite Esharegharan, and her husband, Elvis, had decided to go for a shopping on the fateful day in celebration of the latter's birthday.
It was learnt that the couple had instructed Juliet, who hails from Osun State, to lull the kids to sleep before they left home.
PUNCH Metro further learnt that Juliet, the children, their grandmother and her nurse ─ who also lives in the house ─ were in the sitting room watching television, when the generator went off. It was said that the elderly woman and the nurse decided to retire to their respective rooms, while Juliet went upstairs with the children.
It was when the couple came back home that the household discovered that the housemaid had sneaked out with the children.
It was gathered that Onajite secured the service of the fleeing housemaid last Tuesday through a sale portal, OLX, where a visitor, identified simply as Omolade, advertised .
Omolade had allegedly posted a number on the website for those who were interested in a "humble" housemaid to apply ─ an advertisement to which Onajite responded. It was learnt that Omolade eventually took Juliet to Onajite's office.
Our correspondent visited the couple at the Unity Estate, Ojodu, where Onajite's aunt lives.
Onajite said, "After we came back from the church, the children looked tired and I told Juliet to take Michael to bed while I went to do my hair. He had not slept when I came back. That day (Sunday) was my husband's birthday and we decided to have a couple's outing. We told her to take the children to bed immediately because they were very tired.
"We got back home at 9pm. It was Abigail, the nurse, that opened the door for us. When we entered, everywhere was quiet and that was when my husband became suspicious because usually, our children would have run from upstairs to say welcome.
"She probably deceived the kids that she was taking them to their mum. Her telephone line and that of Omolade have been switched off since yesterday (Sunday). We lodged complaints at the Isheri Police Station and the Department of State Service. The police said it was beyond their capacity, but the DSS promised to track the housemaid down."
Elvis, a businessman, said, "We just hope nothing is going to happen to them. We do not have any specific suspicion as to where she took them to."
Onajite's aunt, Mrs. Tina Obajuwana, said she was amazed by the housemaid's action despite her calm look.
"When she was introduced to me on Saturday, I thought she would be a good woman. She looked gentle and hardly could anyone think she is evil," she said.
In a post on a news portal, Nairaland, Henshaw urged members of the public to provide the family with information that could help in locating the children.
The post read in part, "Please help spread the news. My nephews (Rafael and Michael) have been missing since yesterday. These boys have been kidnapped! Lord locate them and bring them home safe and sound. Their parents left them at home briefly with the housemaid, grandmother and a nurse. The maid ran away with the children when the grandmother and the nurse went to bed. When the parents returned home, the children and maid were gone."
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident, adding that efforts were on to rescue the victims.
He said, "There are efforts to rescue the children and apprehend the fleeing maid. Members of the public are encouraged to give information that will lead to the rescue of the kids and reunite them with their parents."
Ambode Visits Fashola, Begs For Support!
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The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Lagos State governorship election in 2015 general elections, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, on Monday visited the state Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) in his office.
The visit was seen by many as the beginning of the end to the acrimony that trailed the APC governorship primary which pitted one of the national leaders of the APC, Senator Bola Tinubu against his political godson, Fashola.
Fashola had reportedly supported a former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the Justice in the state, Mr. Olasupo Shasore (SAN), while Tinubu backed Ambode.
Political observers had thought that the outcome of the primary would disunite the state APC and destroy the relationship between Fashola and Tinubu.
But Monday's visit of Ambode to Fashola and the governor's well-publicised congratulatory message to the APC governorship candidate had put paid to this.
It was learnt that during the meeting, Ambode sought Fashola's support for next year's election
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Lagos State governorship election in 2015 general elections, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, on Monday visited the state Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) in his office.
The visit was seen by many as the beginning of the end to the acrimony that trailed the APC governorship primary which pitted one of the national leaders of the APC, Senator Bola Tinubu against his political godson, Fashola.
Fashola had reportedly supported a former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the Justice in the state, Mr. Olasupo Shasore (SAN), while Tinubu backed Ambode.
Political observers had thought that the outcome of the primary would disunite the state APC and destroy the relationship between Fashola and Tinubu.
But Monday's visit of Ambode to Fashola and the governor's well-publicised congratulatory message to the APC governorship candidate had put paid to this.
It was learnt that during the meeting, Ambode sought Fashola's support for next year's election
In OYO, Two Former Governors, Former Senate Leader To Battle Governor Ajimobi As Ladoja, Folarin Emerges Candidates
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Following yesterday's PDP Primary election in Oyo state, a former Leader of the Nigerian senate, Senator Teslim Folarin emerged as candidate winning several others in the battle to unsit incumbent Abiola Ajimobi who had already gotten his party's nod.
As a direct consequence of the PDP primaries, a former Governor and aggrieved aspirant, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala is reported to have dumped the party for the Labour party to ensure that he achieve his dream of returning to the Agodi government house.
BlackBox Nigeria also obtained that another former Governor, Chief Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja also on Monday emerged the candidate of the Accord party in the state. Ladoja was unopposed in the party primaries but was still made to pass through a confirmation from delegates afterwhich he polled a total of 1,692 votes.
As the February 2015 election draws nearer, it is expected that the Oyo scenario would be an interesting watch due to the influential individuals involved in the contest.
"Asiwaju Is A Mentor and Father To All" -Lagos APC Guber Aspirant, Tayo Ayinde accepts defeat, vows to work with Ambode
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One of the governorship contestants at the just conducted All Progressives Congress Primary Election in Lagos state, Mr. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, has congratulated the eventual winner, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. He also pledged his support and loyalty to the party and the National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He attributed the landslide victory of Ambode to his "rigorous campaign activities, hard work and popularity within the party".
Mr. Ayinde made this known in a release by the Director of Media and Publicity of his campaign organisation, Peter Ajayi.
"As one of the contestants at the just conducted All Progressives Congress Primary Election, I Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, wish to congratulate Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his victory at the party primary election. His rigorous campaign activities, hard work and popularity within the party have been rewarded with landslide victory. As a loyalist of APC, the victory of one of us, is victory for all. I shall continue to work for the interest of our party," he said.
He thanked Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing an enabling environment and level playing ground for all the contestants, while acknowledging delegates for making their choice during the election.
"My profound gratitude goes to our National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the provision of enabling environment and level playing ground for all of us. You are a mentor and father of all. We shall continue to work with you for the interest and development of our great party and Nigeria.
More so, I commend all delegates, observers and all other participants for the painstaking exercise that lasted throughout the night. The peaceful conduct of the primary has further proved a point and showed to other political parties and the world that our party is democratic and a one big family. Our collective purpose has been, and will always be to serve the interest of our people.
To all members of APC, the work has just started. What we just witnessed was an election within the party. The hurdle ahead is to win all elective positions in February, 2015. To achieve this, all hands must be on deck. All campaign structures should be collapsed into a more formidable one.
As a party with masses oriented programmes, let us work together to give Nigerians the change that they are yearning for," he added.
Former Presidential Candidate, Nuhu Ribadu Clinches PDP Governorship Ticket In Adamawa
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A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and 2011 Presidential candidate under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has emerged winner of the PDP Gubernatorial primaries in Adamawa state.
Ribadu polled 688 votes while his closest rival; Dr. Ahmed Modibbo got 30 votes.
The election was conducted in the FCT which due to the spate of insurgency in the state and has drew criticisms from those who contested against Ribadu.
A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and 2011 Presidential candidate under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has emerged winner of the PDP Gubernatorial primaries in Adamawa state.
Ribadu polled 688 votes while his closest rival; Dr. Ahmed Modibbo got 30 votes.
The election was conducted in the FCT which due to the spate of insurgency in the state and has drew criticisms from those who contested against Ribadu.
Nigerian Army Arrests Boko Haram Media Team In Adamawa
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The troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a team of cameramen believed to be working for the media arm of the Boko Haram sect in Adamawa State.
A security source said that those arrested were "those who video and take photographs during the attacks on communities by the insurgents."
It was stated that the terrorists were arrested while they were attempting to flee from troops who dislodged them from Adamawa State.
Another security source said they were arrested during a mop up operation by troops around communities in Adamawa.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade was however unavailable to confirm the report as calls to his mobile telephone line indicated that it was either switched off or in an area outside network coverage.
The troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a team of cameramen believed to be working for the media arm of the Boko Haram sect in Adamawa State.
A security source said that those arrested were "those who video and take photographs during the attacks on communities by the insurgents."
It was stated that the terrorists were arrested while they were attempting to flee from troops who dislodged them from Adamawa State.
Another security source said they were arrested during a mop up operation by troops around communities in Adamawa.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade was however unavailable to confirm the report as calls to his mobile telephone line indicated that it was either switched off or in an area outside network coverage.
Two Former Lagos First Ladies Win Senatorial Tickets
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The wife of the APC national leader and senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial district, senator Oluremi Tinubu has emerged as the party's candidate to recontest at next year's general election.
Tinubu's emergence came after polling 2,354 votes out of a total of 2,379 valid votes leaving her opponent, Odutola Adetokunbo with a paltry 25 votes at the Primaries held at Oniru Estate over the weekend.
In a related development, wife of a former military administrator in Lagos, Mrs. Fatimat Raji Rasaki has also picked the PDP senatorial ticket for Ekiti Central. Mrs. Raji Rasaki now faces a challenge of attempting to unsit the incumbent who is of the APC.
The wife of the APC national leader and senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial district, senator Oluremi Tinubu has emerged as the party's candidate to recontest at next year's general election.
Tinubu's emergence came after polling 2,354 votes out of a total of 2,379 valid votes leaving her opponent, Odutola Adetokunbo with a paltry 25 votes at the Primaries held at Oniru Estate over the weekend.
In a related development, wife of a former military administrator in Lagos, Mrs. Fatimat Raji Rasaki has also picked the PDP senatorial ticket for Ekiti Central. Mrs. Raji Rasaki now faces a challenge of attempting to unsit the incumbent who is of the APC.
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