President Jonathan sacks Adviser on Political Matters Ahmed Gulak

The President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has sacked with immediate effect his Special Adviser (Political), Alhaji Ahmed Gulak.
A terse statement on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, did not state the reason for the sack.
It simply said: “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has terminated the appointment of his Special Adviser (Political), Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, with immediate effect.
“President Jonathan thanks Alhaji Gulak for his services to the present Administration and wishes him success in his future endeavours.

Indian film ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ wins big at ‘Bollywood Oscars’ in Florida

The Indian film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” led winners of the “Bollywood Oscars” on Saturday, clinching five of the top honours.The categories include best picture and best director as the awards made their first-ever U.S. stop in Tampa, Florida.

Celebrities, including Kevin Spacey and John Travolta and dignitaries from India and the U.S. descended on the Gulf Coast city this week for the International Indian Film Academy’s awards.

The award had been likened to the Super Bowl in terms of its security needs, traffic management and planning.

Ace Nollywood Director, Amaka Igwe Is Dead

Foremost producer, writer, director and a leading player in the Nigerian motion picture industry, Amaka Igwe has passed on. She died last night April 28th in Enugu after an asthma attack. Mrs Igwe had gone to Enugu in company of her husband for pre-production preparations for a new Igbo soap when the sad incident occurred.

She suffered an asthma attack and was immediately rushed to the hospital after initial intervention had failed but sadly died before getting there.  

Mrs Igwe is survived by her husband of 21 years Charles Igwe, three children, an aged mother. So sad! May her soul rest in peace...amen. Continue...

I AM Tired of Having More Children — 2Face

Most of his female fans may have been disadpointed, as the popular musician, 2face Idibia, made the public declaration of his intention on child bearing, he said he it was time for him to concentrate more on his wife, Annie, and to ensure that the family gets the best of his attention as they live together.
2face said this at Gbenga Adeyinka’s Laffmatazz in Ibadan. The event was organised by ABM Entertainment, Hypertek Digital and Now Muzik, which was set to lubricate exciting harmony among artistes and to promote Nigerian entertainment industry.

Finally Missing Malaysian Plane Images Has Been Found – US pilot

A pilot in New York claims he has found an image of the wreckage of MH370 online.
Michael Hoebel, 60, said he had found an image of what appeared to be the plane in one piece in the Gulf of Thailand — the exact place where the missing Malaysia Airlines plane made its last communication with air traffic control before falling silent in the early hours of March 8.
The Boeing 777 vanished from radar an hour into its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Why that happened is still a mystery.

No right thinking Nigerian ‘ll accuse his President of genocide — Kalu

Former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, yesterday said no right thinking Nigerian would accuse his President of genocide.
Orji was reacting to a memo written by Governor Murtala Nyako of Adawama State to Northern Governors’ Forum, alleging genocide against President Goodluck Jonathan, in view of the Federal Government’s war on terror.

VIDEO: Watch Why Fani Kayode Calls APC a Boko Haram Party (Muslim/Muslim Ticket)

Former Minister Aviation Chief Femi Fani Kayode has faulted the current move by the duo of the All Progressives Congress Leaders, whose onslaught showed they are bent of making the party a muslim/muslim affairs.

He frowned at the idea that though Nigerians are seriously yearning for change but it must be devoid of tribe, religion or ethnic sentiment.

Watch the full interview above...

37 FORMER PDP REPS TO PRESENT IMPEACHMENT MOTION AGAINST JONATHAN

The battle for political supremacy in the House of Representatives is set to be rekindled with the plan by 37 former members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to present an impeachment motion against President Goodluck Jonathan.
The legislators, who are allegedly acting in concert with their governors who defected with them to All Progressives Congress, APC, are also following up their plans with a high profile sensitisation campaign against alleged misdeeds of the administration.
The plan to present the impeachment motion Vanguard learnt is, however, being seriously opposed by Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and some PDP loyalists in the House who have warned the 37 members that the plan could worsen their precarious position.

RIDICULOUS QUOTES FROM OUR LEADERS

(1). "People exaggerate Corruption in Nigeria. It is not even our first or second problem, maybe the third"- President Jonathan (2014)

(2). "You must be very stupid for saying I bleach my skin. Tell your Editors I said you're stupid."- Alao Akala to Punch Rep

(3). "How will you tell me I don't have right to treasury of Oyo State Government. The Govt I installed?"- Pa Lamidi Adedibu (2010)

Obiano outlines plans to industrialise Anambra State

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has identified four pillars upon which he would prosecute his accelerated development agenda, namely: agriculture, special vocation centres, energy,  as well as  commerce.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, he said that he was in a hurry to industrialise the state and would, therefore, not spare any step necessary to achieve his objective.
His words: “For us, industrialisation is key. It will feed directly from the other pillars such as agriculture, oil & gas and electric power, special vocational centres and commerce, upon which our state’s economy will be based. These areas will transform Anambra into an economic giant because it will engage the youths, reduce unemployment in the state and it will also help in solving permanently, the issue of insecurity.