Senate president Bukola Saraki confirms receiving Ministerial list

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He just tweeted this an shared photos of receiving the list from Chief of Staff to President Buhari

Buhari arrives Abuja from the U.S

President Buhari this afternoon arrived Abuja from New York where he attended the 70th UN General Assembly. 

Senate is yet to receive ministerial list- Dino Melaye

The senate says it is yet to receive the ministerial list from the presidency. Chairman of the Senate adhoc committee on publicity, Dino Melaye made this known to National assembly correspondence after the end of today's sitting

"I want to announce we are still waiting for the ministerial list from the president I want to advise there is no need for agitation. September expires 12 midnight today and I want to assure Nigerians that as soon as we get possession of the list, we will communicate to them.  

I also want to assure Nigerians that we will attend to the ministerial list expeditiously but diligently. It is not going to be business as usual. We are going to properly screen the nominees and only those who meet the constitutional and moral requirements will be cleared. We want Nigerians not to be agitated. September expires 12 midnight. The doors of the senate are opened 24 hours"he said

Jay Z declares his music streaming business Tidal a success

Jay Z took to twitter yesterday to announce that his music streaming service Tidal is a success, claiming that more than 1 million people have signed up for it!

Blogger allegedly arrested on the order of Gov. Amosun released from police custody

The Chief Magistrate Anthony Araba of the Magistrate court in Isabo, Abeokuta today finally signed the bail bond of the arraigned blogger, Emmanuel Ojo Adediran, who was arrested over the weekend over a Facebook post alleging that governor Amosun's wife was involved in money laundering in London. At around 3:00pm, Ojo was released from the remand prison to his team of lawyers.

His release however didn't come without an event. The counsel to the Nigeria Police approached the court to request that his bail bond should not be signed as the police isn't sure of the sureties provided by the defendant even after confirming the authenticity of the properties presented.

Magistrate Anthony however ruled in favour of the defendant stating that he can 'no longer be pushed around'.

Headies 2015: Ubi Franklin thinks Iyanya's Oreo, DJ Coublon deserved a nomination

Triple MG CEO Ubi Franklin thinks that Iyanya's hit song Oreo and DJ Coublon who produced the popular song Woju, each deserved a nomination in the Headies 2015 nomination list.

President Buhari to address the nation tomorrow by 7am

President Buhari will make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities to mark Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary tomorrow October 1st. The broadcast will take place at 7am. Tune in!

Omarion and girlfriend Apryl Jones expecting baby numer two

The singer and his Love and Hip Hop Hollywood's babymama Apryl Jones are expecting another child together just a year after they welcomed a son, Megaa Grandberry. Omarion announced the happy news last night on Instagram

Young Couple Lose Their Entire Property To Van Man

Becky Szenk, 22, and Mark Higgins, pictured with daughter Ariyah above, had booked a removal worker advertised as Lee Green to move their possessions from their flat to the pub in Walsall, West Midlands, that Mr Higgins manages.

 But after the two workers loaded up the rental van, they drove off with the entire contents of the couple's flat - including the fridge freezer and washing machine gifts - and were never seen again. The missing items include a wardrobe, a settee, the couple's engagement gifts and clothing and medical records for Miss Szenk's seven-month-old daughter.

The Facebook page advertising the removal service has since been taken down after they made complained to Facebook administration. The West Midlands Police are also investigating the alleged theft. As usual, a Gofundme page has now been set up to raise money for the family which has so far collected £880 worth of donations.

CAF Fines Nigeria $5000

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slammed a $5000 fine on Nigeria for fans misconduct during its first leg 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match on June 13 against Chad.

The decision of the continent’s football governing body was released on its website in Cairo on Tuesday as several punishments were handed to erring countries and clubs alike after the disciplinary board meeting.

FIFA Presidency: Former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu Steps In

The Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria [APFON] have declared their ‘total support’ for the candidature of Segun Odegbami to run for the FIFA Presidency even as they have called on Orji Uzor Kalu, the other Nigerian also in the race to step down.

The umbrella body for active and retired players in the country argue that Odegbami is better qualified to contest for the exalted position and should be supported by all well-meaning Nigerian and Africans as a whole.

APFON Secretary, Austin Popo, told Premium Times in Lagos that in terms of successes in business and politics, Kalu stands over and above Odegbami but when it comes to football, the former Abia governor is miles behind the ex-Green Eagles skipper.

He said: “APFON like to acknowledge Orji Uzor Kalu for his contribution to governance in Abia State, his successes in business and his role with Enyimba when he was governor.

“However, this is football matter that requires a person vast in the game and its affairs. This time it is not about money.”

Mr. Popo, while admitting that Kalu also has the right to contest for the FIFA top seat, pointed out that Odegbami would not struggle for a business or politics related position with the ex governor hence he should do what is ‘right’

“Kalu should give way please for the sake of Nigeria, the generations of football players that have served and serving the country and the entire youths of the country. We appeal to him to give up his ambition and support the man who embodies football through and through,” the APFON scribe submitted.

On their part, former Nigerian players Ganiyu Ajide and Tajudeen Disu appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation to give Odegbami the necessary backing to support his ambition as the country will definitely benefit in the return.

A long list of achievements by Odegbami which sells him as a better candidate was also reeled out by the AFCON executives who revealed that they already have the Trade Union Congress support and would be writing to relevant government bodies including the Senate, House of Reps and Presidency in the coming days to further drum support for their preferred candidate.

FIFA is expected to conduct fresh polls in March 2016 to elect a new president to replace Sepp Blatter.

Just like Odegbami, ex-footballers like Luis Figo and Michel Platini have shown interest in becoming the next FIFA boss.

Premium Times

Hajj Stampede: 10 More Bodies Of Nigerian Pilgrims Found, Many Still Missing

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria yesterday while addressing newsmen in Mecca on last Thursday’s hajj stampede said 10 more bodies of Nigerian pilgrims have been discovered, bringing the total number of Nigerians who died in the stampede to 64, and not 54 like it earlier announced.

Alhaji Uba Mana, the Director, Public Affairs of the commission, also said that 71 were so far wounded and not 61 like they also announced. 244 pilgrims have also been declared missing, he said.

Of the 64 dead pilgrims, Mana said, 46 were transported to Mecca by state pilgrims’ welfare agencies while 18 were transported by private tour operators. 59 of those injured were also brought by state pilgrims’ welfare agencies and 12 by private tour operators, he disclosed.

Toyin Saraki Represents Aisha Buhari In New York

The wife of the Senate President of Nigeria, Toyin Saraki is in New York at the moment where she has gone to represent the wife of the President of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari at the African First Ladies Summit. 

The African First Ladies are in New York to assess and modify effective means of contributing to the Millennium Development Goals and new  perspectives on HIV & AIDS.

Toyin Saraki spoke on insurgency, health care, amongst others.

Tiwa Savage shows off post baby body

The songbird welcomed her son in July and is already getting her body back...

Senate begins sitting without ministerial list

The senate this morning began its sitting without senate president Bukola Saraki reading the much awaited ministerial list. The tradition in the senate has always been that any communication from the President is read before the commencement of proper legislative business but that did not happen as Senator Bukola went straight into legislative matters.

The minority leader of the senate Godswill Akpabio observed the abnormal and immediately raised a point of order.

“The President had promised to announce his ministerial nominees today and the Senate President has finished reading the days announcements without it, why?,” Akpabio said.

The senate president however did not reply him. Senate leader, Bala Ibn Na'Allah said the legislative day had not elapsed and so more everyone should be patient. The house is still in session.

Timi Alaibe pulls out of APC's Bayelsa guber primary

One of the governorship aspirants in Bayelsa state, Timi Alaibe has pulled out of the APC governorship primaries in Bayelsa state. In a statement he released today, Alaibe who is a former MD of NDDC, said he was stepping down in the interest of the party. His statement in part reads

"I am not oblivious of the fundamental fact that we all need a virile, united, cohesive and collaborative APC to bring about our desires to fruition. Not only do we need this, APC deserves every sacrifice, including personal interests, to arrive at the envisaged destination come February, 2016. This is more so that both as individual leaders and as a party, the need to avoid a situation of crisis that the PDP might inadvertently reap from cannot be over-emphasised.” he said

Headies 2015 Nominees List

The  list of The Headies 2015, one of Nigeria's biggest & most prestigious music awards show is finally out. This year, The Headies jury announce music material eligible for review and nomination and they are only works and submitted entries which fall between July 2014 to June 2015. 

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SINGLE RECORDING BY AN ARTISTE OR GROUP IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

OJUELEGBA - WIZKID

EYO – ASA

WISH ME WELL – TIMI DAKOLO

BEZ – THERE’S A FIRE

COBHAMS – DO THE RIGHT THING

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCING THE MOST ACCLAIMED SONG OR ALBUM IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

DON JAZZY - GODWIN (KOREDE BELLO)

MASTAKRAFT - WISER (FLAVOUR)

YOUNG JOHN - BOBO (OLAMIDE)

SHIZZI - FANS MI (DAVIDO)

LEGENDURY BEATZ – OJUELEGBA

COBHAMS – THERE’S A FIRE (BEZ)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST CONCEPTUALIZED, BEST DIRECTED AND MOST EXCITING VIDEO IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.THIS AWARD GOES TO THE VIDEO DIRECTOR.

JAMB QUESTION (SIMI) - MEX

CRAZY (SEYI SHAY) - MEJI ALABI

THE SOUND (DAVIDO FEAT. UHURU & DJ BUCKZ) – SESAN

KATAPOT (REEKADO BANKS) – UNLIMITED LA

BABY JOLLOF (SOLID STAR FEAT. TIWA SAVAGE) – CLARENCE PETERS

BEST R&B/POP ALBUM

A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST R&B/POP ALBUM IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).

BED OF STONE – ASA

A.Y.O. – WIZKID

KING OF QUEENS – YEMI ALADE

RICH & FAMOUS – PRAIZ

DOUBLE TROUBLE – PSQUARE

BEST R&B SINGLE

A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST R&B SINGLE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).

1. HEARTBEAT – PRAIZ

2. BABY DADDY – IYANYA

3. SAY YOU LOVE ME – LERIQ FT. WIZKID

4. DO THE RIGHT THING – COBHAMS FT. BEZ

5. WISH ME WELL – TIMI DAKOLO

BEST POP SINGLE

A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST POP SINGLE IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP)

OJUELEGBA – WIZKID

COLLABO – P-SQUARE FEAT. DON JAZZY

MY WOMAN, MY EVERYTHING – PATORANKING FEAT. WANDE COAL

WOJU - KISS DANIEL

GODWIN – KOREDE BELLO

BOBO – OLAMIDE

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE

A CATEGORY FOR THE BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW (BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP).

GERMAN JUICE - CYNTHIA MORGAN

SANKO - TIMAYA

MY BODY - SOLID STAR FEAT. TIMAYA

DANIELLA WHYNE – PATORANKING

CHEQUES AND BALANCE – BURNA BOY

BAD GIRL SPECIAL (REMIX) – MR. 2KAY FEAT. CYNTHIA MORGAN & SEYI SHAY

BEST RAP ALBUM

A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ALBUM BY A RAP ARTISTE OR GROUP IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

BABA HAFUSA – REMINISCE

STREET OT – OLAMIDE

CHAIRMAN – M.I.

ABOVE GROUND LEVEL – MODENINE

BEST COLLABO

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST R&B, POP OR HIP-HOP COLLABORATIVE TRACK (INCLUDING CAMEOS).

LOCAL RAPPER – REMINISCE FEAT. OLAMIDE & PHYNO

HOLD ON – JOE EL FEAT. 2FACE IDIBIA

BAD GIRL SPECIAL (REMIX) – MR. 2KAY FEAT. CYNTHIA MORGAN & SEYI SHAY

SHOKI (REMIX) – LIL’KESH FEAT. OLAMIDE & DAVID O

DO THE RIGHT THING – COBHAMS FT. BEZ

SISI – PRAIZ FT. WIZKID

BEST RAP SINGLE

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR A SINGLE (RELEASED ON-AIR) RECORDING OF A RAP.

KING KONG - VECTOR

BAD BELLE - M.I

BANK ALERT - ILL BLISS

LOCAL RAPPER – REMINISCE FEAT. OLAMIDE, PHYNO & STOMREX

G.O.D – T.R

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE SINGLE MALE ARTISTE WITH THE MOST OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERFORMANCE ON A SINGLE OR ALBUM.

PRAIZ – IF I FALL

SHAYDEE – HIGH

TIMI DAKOLO – WISH ME WELL

COBHAMS – DO THE RIGHT THING

BEZ – THERE’S A FIRE

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE SINGLE FEMALE ARTISTE WITH MOST OUTSTANDING VOCAL PERFORMANCES ON A SINGLE OR ALBUM.

WAJE – COCO BABY

ARAMIDE – IWO NIKAN

ASA – BED OF STONE

SIMI – TIFF

YEMI ALADE – DURO TIMI

NEXT RATED

THIS CATEGORY IS A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE MOST PROMISING UPCOMING ACT IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

REEKADO BANKZ

KISS DANIEL

CYNTHIA MORGAN

KOREDE BELLO

LIL’ KESH

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST NEW ARTISTE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

PRAIZ – RICH N FAMOUS

YEMI ALADE – KING OF QUEENS

SKALES – MAN OF THE YEAR

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE RAP ARTISTE WITH THE BEST LYRICAL DEPTH AND PERFORMANCE ON A SINGLE OR ALBUM.

ILL BLISS – BANK ALERT (REMIX) FEAT. ICE PRINCE, EVA ALORDIAH & PHYNO

VECTOR – KING KONG

REMINISCE – BABA HAFUSA

G.O.D – T.R

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE ARTISTE WHOSE SONGS ARE INSPIRED BY THE STREETS. SUCH SONG SHOULD CAPTURE LINGUAL, WHICH MAY ALSO BE ORIGINATED BY THE ARTISTE AND POPULAR ON THE STREET.

REMINISCE – SKILLASHI

OLAMIDE – BOBO

SMALL DOCTOR – MOSQUITO KILLER

MASTAKRAFT FEAT. OLAMIDE, CDQ AND DAVID O – INDOMIE

FALZ THE BAD GUY FEAT. YEMI ALADE & POE – HELLO BAE

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE ARTISTE WHOSE SONGS REFLECT ANY FORM OR STYLE OF MUSIC WHICH FALLS OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM OF RECENT OR PAST POPULAR MUSICAL TRENDS.

DI’JA – AWWWWWW

BEZ – THERE’S A FIRE

ASA – SATAN BE GONE

ADEKUNLE GOLD – SADE

UGOVINNA – RAIN ON ME

SIMI – TIFF

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST ALBUM (SOLO OR GROUP) IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW, THAT MEETS JUDGES REQUIREMENTS BASED ON EXCELLENCE SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RENDITION,  PROMOTION AND ACCEPTABILITY IN TERMS OF SALES AND POPULARITY.

RICH N FAMOUS - PRAIZ

KING OF QUEENS - YEMI ALADE

STREET OT – OLAMIDE

CHAIRMAN - M.I.

A.Y.O. – WIZKID

DOUBLE TROUBLE – P SQUARE

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

MOST CRITICALLY AND COMMERCIALLY ADJUDGED ARTISTE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW. OVERALL MOST SUCCESSFUL ARTISTE FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

OLAMIDE

DAVID O

WIZKID

YEMI ALADE

P-SQUARE

SONG OF THE YEAR

A VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE MOST POPULAR SONG IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

OJUELEGBA - WIZKID

GODWIN – KOREDE BELLO

KISS DANIEL – WOJU

OLAMIDE – BOBO

AFRICAN ARTISTE

A NON-NIGERIAN AWARD CATEGORY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OR GROUP WITH THE MOST OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT, IMPACT AND INFILTRATION INTO THE NIGERIAN MUSIC SCENE IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW.

DIAMOND PLATNUMZ

CASSPER NYOVEST

SARKODIE

UHURU

AKA