Why C’ttees must drive change — Dogara

By Musa Abdullahi Krishi & Ibrahim Kabiru Sule | Publish Date: Dec 28 2015 9:34PM | Updated Date: Dec 28 2015 9:36PM

 

Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara

Since the inception of the current democratic dispensation in 1999, there have been four different sets of lawmakers that manned various committees set up during the periods. 

But it is the current set of national legislators that blazed the trail by organizing a retreat for the committee chairmen and their deputies in the House of Representatives.

Every community must be part of government ─Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode

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The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, says every community must be involved in the scheme of affairs in the state.

The governor added that he was determined to keep faith with the promise he made during electioneering to run an all-inclusive government.

2015: Saraki’s Senate struggles, successes

Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. It is a fact that Senator Bukola Saraki seems to have learned as Senate President. He, however, soldiers on with a determination to imprint a legacy
The year 2015 marked the transition of two Senates. The roller coaster years of the David Mark Senate came to a swift end following the failure of his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to produce the required majority in the Senate election of March 28.

However, the supposition that the end of the PDP hegemony would lead to the supremacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 8thSenate was soon dismissed following the failure of the APC to cobble the required unity. In the face of the crisis that engulfed the APC during the National Assembly leadership election, the PDP slipped in and worked out an alliance with a faction of APC senators loyal to Senator Bukola Saraki to enthrone Saraki as Senate President against the wish of the party leadership and reportedly, President Muhammadu Buhari.

 
As quid pro quo, the PDP got one of its own, in the person of Senator Ike Ekweremadu as Saraki’s deputy.

FILE: SENATE CHAMBER DURING THE INAUGURATION OF THE 8TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY (9/6/15).

Saraki, contested the position against Senator Ahmad Lawan, APC, Yobe North and emerged victorious against the will of his party, the APC, which had directed all its senators to queue behind Lawan in the contest.

Nollywood Actor, Charles ‘Igwe 2Pac’ Okocha Allegedly Hit By Stray Bullet

 

Unconfirmed reports from Nigerian singer, Kelly Hansome is that Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha popularly known as Igwe 2Pac was hit by a stray bullet.

The singer in his Instagram post today (December 28) said that the actor has been rushed to the EP.

He however did not disclose which hospital Charles Okocha was taken to.

Most Handsome Musician in Nigeria – 5 top

Land here to see the top five most handsome Nigerian musicians ever. Find great photos of them and read their biographies to stay trendy and in tune with the latest Nigeria music news.

Being a media person and a famous artist is not only to please the fans with your talent. Often, popular singers and musicians – it is also a pretty face, fit figure and charming smile. The proud title of most handsome musician in Nigeria can be earned by everyone who comes to the big stage. However, we picked five best of the best for you. Several factors can be used as the criteria: the external beauty and charisma, and ability to perform.

Rating of musicians - Most Handsome Musician in Nigeria 

Entertainment news in Nigeria likes to conduct the different contests and surveys, determining the winners in different categories. Without revealing the secrets of the list prematurely just to say that all participants are included in the top 10 musician in Nigeria.

The most beautiful actress in Africa - top 10 list

The most beautiful actress in Africa 2015. Check out list of beauties from Nigeria and other countries and pick your favorite.

The perception of female beauty varies from nation to nation and from epoch to epoch. Traditionally in Africa beauty standards greatly differ from those in Europe or USA. This continent indeed is blessed to have millions of the gorgeous ladies and actresses with the largest production studio in Nollywood, Nigeria.

These women are so many, that it is indeed difficult to tell, who the most beautiful actress in Africa is. The top 10 list of them will include ladies from different parts and states of this continent. However, you will surely find many Nigerian actresses on this roll.

Top ten richest Nollywood actresses – 2015

Ready to get the names and see the photos of the best looking and richest Nollywood actresses? Go for it now!

Nollywood filming industry keeps on prospering. Today is has grown to become an employer of over 1 million people in Nigeria. Plus, it has helped its prominent actors and actresses to become rather wealthy. Our top ten richest Nollywood actresses list will uncover the ones, who have benefited from it the most.


These fair ladies have been able not only to become famous and well-loved in Nigeria. They have done good job on capitalizing their talents. They have started small, but presently their film script fees have rose to several millions naira per Nollywood movie.

Tiwa Savage Surprise Crowd As She Performed Wearing A Bag Of Rice

 

Some of you might call it fashion, while others might say it’s madness.

New mum and top female singer, Tiwa Savage recently hit the stage to perform in a sack of rice.

The ‘Eminado’ singer performed in a sack of rice yesterday (December 27) at One Lagos Centre in Ikorodu.

I will retire from singing in 2016 – Don Jazzy

 

 Don Jazzy, CEO, Mavin Records, has announced his retirement from singing, and sticking to just production.

On his Twitter handle, @DONJAZZY, the beat maker wrote: “This artist work no easy jare. 2016 I’m retiring my artist side jor.

You Are Irrelevant- Basketmouth's Fans Blast Freeze

It was a social media battle on Sunday, December 27, between ace comedian Basketmouth and famous On Air Personality (OAP), Freeze of Cool FM.

 

The two engaged in a social media battle on Instagram when Freeze took to his Instagram page to diss Basketmouth’s performance at Olamide’s OLIC2 concert at went down at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Headies now holds Jan 1

 Organisers of the 2015 edition of The Headies Awards have announced a shift in date of the event. The ceremony, which was initially billed for Wednesday December 30, now comes up on New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2016.

 

 

However, the venue of the event still remains the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

The postponement, according to reports, is to enable the organisers deliver a remarkable. Though the organisers might have a good reason for the postponement, the new date seems not to favour of some attendees, who have gone out of their way to be in Nigeria for the event.

The event will be anchored by Kaffy and Bovi, with performances from 2Face, Vector, Falz, Iyanya, Seyi Shay, Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Simi, Victoria Kimani, Eva Alordiah and more.