Buhari sends Atiku to Zuma to lobby for Adesina for AfDB presidency

The President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has sent former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to lobby for the candidacy of the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

According to statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu, Atiku Media Officer in Abuja on Saturday said Atiku’s shuttle diplomacy to drum support for the Nigerian candidate followed a mandate from the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari .

Buhari asked Atiku to leverage on his contacts to lobby for the emergence of Adesina.
Buhari, who backs the candidacy of Adesina, had last month conveyed his support to the President of Ghana, John

How Buhari Treated Us (AIT Crew) In His Home Town, Daura - Lara O Wise, AIT Staff

"I want to, this morning appeal to all Nigerians, friends on Facebook, pro GMB, pro GEJ, anti GMB, anti GEJ, but lovers of this our beautiful country called Nigeria, to ‘take it easy’ like we normally say here. Take it easy, people. 

I have always said that the social media is a crazy place where irresponsible journalism is the norm. You don’t believe me? Just start a rumour on your wall and see how many people will share and even claim they were physically present when your rumour happened.

BUHARI BARS /BARNS AIT…
Thousands of you have shared this message. Let me ask you some questions. Where was AIT barred from?

PDP Crisis deepens; Mu’azu,Metuh threaten Jonathan’s aides, associates

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a very strong warning to some ambitious aides and associates of President Goodluck Jonathan trying to use their closeness to him to cause crisis in the party and pave way for more defection to other parties.

The PDP said it would expose such individuals and make them face the full weight of the party disciplinary measures if they fail to immediately retrace their steps.

The NWC in a statement signed by the

Senate Presidency: Buhari's men root for SARAKI

A Political group known as as Muhammadu Buhari Legacy Foundation has thrown its weight behind former Kwara State Governor, Senator Bukola Saraki NAN reported

The Group on according to NAN, on Saturday urged Senators-elect to elect Sen. Bukola Saraki as the President of the Senate for the 8th National Assembly.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator of the North

Sad! Peter Brunor, Nollywood actor dies

Veteran Nigerian Nollywood star actor Peter Brunor is reportedly dead.

According to source, Brunor has been battling with stroke over the years. The actor died yesterday May 1st. His son, Peter Jr, who is also an actor took to

Fashola, Fayemi DROPPED from Buhari Ministerial list, GOS, Segun Oni in

Report obtained accroding to National Weekender suggests that the duo of Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State and the the ousted  governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi may have been dropped from the the ministerial list of the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

According to the report, Fashola and Feyemi both from Southwest who played prominent roles in

Oyinbo Princess: Why I love Nigeria

Daily Trust - Growing comedy sensation, Oyinbo Princess, in this interview with Weekend Magazine speaks on how she is making headway in the competitive Nigerian comedy scene as well her love for Pidgin English. Excerpts:
 

Weekend Magazine: Can you give us an insight into your background?
Oyinbo Princess: I was born in England and both of