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Monday, 13 June 2016

Buhari Inherited A Bad Economy – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Oyegun, yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari inherited a bad economy and he is working towards overhauling the system to, initiate the desired change Nigerians wish for.

This is as he said the President is one of the few incorruptible Nigerians that can take sacrificial decisions and instill discipline. Speaking at the luncheon and award programme organised by the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, the national Chairman of the ruling party urged Nigerians to persevere and be optimistic.

According to Oyegun, “The price of crude oil dropped drastically when we came on board.” Rather than a plastic solution, President Muhammadu Buhari took some sacrificial decisions to overhaul the entire system.

“In the period of pregnancy, there is always pain. Buhari remains one of the few incorruptible Nigerians that can take sacrificial decisions and instill discipline. Lack of discipline is one of the factors that brought our institutions to the prostrate state we met them. I have no doubt in my mind that the future is very bright,” he said.

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Monday, 6 June 2016

'I am being investigated for corruption'- Goodluck Jonathan

In an interview with Bloomberg TV this morning, former President Goodluck Jonathan, said he is aware he is being investigated for corruption in Nigeria. Asked if he was aware that he is being investigated, Jonathan said

"Of course, obviously we would be investigated and I am being investigated. Yes, investigations are going on" he said

He says he wouldn't want to comment on whether the investigators would find anything incriminating.

"I wouldn't want to comment on certain things because when a government is working, it is not proper for the immediate past president to make certain statements. I would allow the government to do the work they are supposed to do. After all the investigations, the whole story would be properly chronicled"he said

Jonathan, said he doesn't feel liable for the poor state of the Nigerian economy.

"No. You see the economy of Nigeria somehow depends on oil and at anytime that oil prices drop, it affects the economy significantly in terms of its contribution to the GDP"he said

On the assumption that he left an empty treasury, Jonathan said

"That is not true. There is no way he would have inherited empty treasury and at the same time give bailout to the states. It is not possible. Nigeria is a fairly robust economy. but sometimes we over politicize certain issues and make it look so bad but it was not that bad".

Neymar meets Steph Curry (photo)

The Barcelona attacker who is in America to watch the ongoing Copa America seem to be having the time of his life. He has met Michael Jordan, Justin Bieber and Lewis Hamilton. His latest celebrity meeting is star basketballer, Steph Curry.

He watched the NBA star in action Curry as he helped his team, Golden State Warriors cruise to a 110-77 victory over Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 2-0 lead in the finals.

Curry said of Neymar:

'Obviously, he's a star in the soccer world, showing such skill and kind of grace when he's out there on the field. So he's fun to watch.

'I know he's a basketball head. I saw him dribbling two basketballs the other day trying to mimic my two-ball routine. I told him I appreciate that and he doesn't want to see me with a soccer ball, because I wouldn't know what to do. It's pretty cool to know we've got fans all over, and obviously it's inspiring what he does on the soccer field.'

Two young ladies drown after being carried away by heavy tide at Elegushi Beach (Photos)

IG User Ginikaokolo and other friends to the young ladies who drowned, have been sharing condolence messages via Social Media. According to them, 24-year-old Funmi (left) and 27-year-old Shola (right) who are both graduates from Covenant University with degrees in International Relation and were on the verge of completing their Masters in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, lost their lives at a friend's birthday party in Elegushi Beach yesterday.

The young Ladies were carried away by the heavy tide of the Beach water and there were no safety measures like an emergency medical unit, patrol unit or even life guards to assist them. Their friends are crying out to appropriate government agencies to look in this situation which is now becoming common in Nigeria and stop such from reoccurring.

Jide Kosoko's wife, actress Henrietta Kosoko, dies at 53

Wife of ace actor, Jide Kosoko, Henrietta, has passed on. According to family sources, 53 year old Henrietta who was also an actress, died this morning after a long battle with diabetes. Henrietta, who celebrated her birthday only last week, slumped at her home and was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

GEJ Treated to executive lunch in London (Photos)

Following his speech and interview at Bloomberg TV studios in London, former President Goodluck Jonathan was feted to an executive Lunch in London by Rob Hersov, CEO of Invest Africa. The lunch had several investors who had invested in Africa.

At the lunch, Dr. Jonathan encouraged his hosts to invest in Nigeria. He also used the opportunity to discuss his foundation's goals which are to deepen democracy in Africa through free and fair elections and respect for its outcome irrespective of the outcome. The Right Honourable Mark Simmonds, former UK Minister for Africa, gave the vote of thanks.

Below are pictures from the event...

New photos of Governor Ayo Fayose's handsome son, Rogba

Rogba shared the photos on his IG page this afternoon...