Former
President Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to claims made by the
presidency that he was responsible for the delay in the appointment of
Ministers by President Buhari in 2015. On Monday, Senior Special
Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said
President Buhari took six months in appointing his Ministers because the
former president did not give him handover notes. Read here.Reacting to
this claim, the former President through his media adviser, Ikechukwu
Eze, asked President Buhari to take responsibility for his failures as
he is not in any way responsible for his ineffectiveness. In a statement
released by Eze, Jonathan berated the presidency for always attempting
to paint his administration in bad light. He noted that the Buhari-led
administration was elected to come in to make progressive changes and
not remind Nigerians of his administration.Read the Full text of
ex-president Jonathan's replyGarba Shehu’s gaffe on Jonathan’s Handover
notes to Buhari Our attention has been drawn to a statement by the
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam
Garba Shehu in which he blamed the failure of President Muhammadu
Buhari to appoint ministers until six months after taking over office on
the administration of former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.Speaking
on a Channels television programme on Monday December 17, Shehu had
claimed that it took President buhari who was sworn in on May 29, 2015
until November 11, 2015 to appoint his ministers because the “President
was given handover notes 48 hours to the handover of power”.As strange
as that particular assertion may sound, it still beggars belief that a
spokesman of a President who is seeking re-election would still be
looking for a scapegoat for the administration’s failure, at a time he
should be showcasing his scorecard. That amounts to merely clutching at
straws. One thing is as clear as daylight: The Jonathan administration
has absolutely nothing to do with the failure of this government to
appoint ministers early enough to inspire confidence in investors
because it is obvious that handover notes from a predecessor does not
contain the list of ministers for the incoming administration.However,
that is even making light of Garba Shehu’s unending embarrassing gaffe.
It is expected that a man who has been around the corridors of power for
that long, beginning from when he served as a media adviser under
President Obasanjo for years, should understand Government’s basic
functions and procedures. Handover notes, being transitioning documents,
are usually received by an incoming President from his predecessor at
the time of change of government. It is not a document that guides a
President to appoint his ministers.Under normal circumstances, a newly
inaugurated President needs the support of his ministers, who would
handle different departments of Government, to study and understand his
handover notes for effective performance of his initial duties. Those
who think like Shehu that a Government would not function properly if it
does not receive handover notes in time, should be reminded that there
is no law establishing the process. It is simply a matter of convenience
for an outgoing President to develop handover notes to guide his
successor understand key issues and hit the ground running.In his own
case, former president Jonathan magnanimously set up a transition team
that produced the handover document which President Buhari received
ahead of his inauguration. Anyone who uses handover notes to justify a
President’s indiscretion of not appointing ministers until after
spending six months in power, is either being mischievous or does not
really understand governance processes. Father Mbaka : The priest in the
eye of the storm Sometimes, when Mr. Shehu speaks, he comes across as
someone who is unaware of the fact that, under our laws, an
administration is elected for a tenure of four years within which it is
expected to have fulfilled its campaign promises, before returning to
the electorates for a fresh mandate.In case he does not know, Shehu
should be reminded that blaming others for one’s failures is not a prove
of performance. Assuming, without out conceding, that the last
administration was as bad as they want Nigerians to believe, is it not a
fact of governance that it is the duty of every responsible
administration to seek to make better the situation it met on ground?
Anything less than that is a prove of incompetence for which a failed
administration has no moral justification to ask for a fresh mandate.
While members of the current administration continue to blame President
Jonathan for their failure to deliver on their mandate, they should be
reminded that there are many African success stories that proved that a
progress-minded administration has no business focusing only on the
past.From a past of the worst genocide in recent history, Rwandan
President Paul Kagame did not blame anybody when he took charge. He
simply hit the ground running, and today, we all know where Rwanda
stands in Africa’s growth and development index. The story is similar in
Cote d’Ivoire where President Alassane Ouattara was able to turn around
the Ivorian economy within two years after it had virtually collapsed
following the negative impact of the country’s worst political crisis.As
the Buhari Government nears its end, the minders of the administration
should please tell Nigerians what new projects, programmes and
institutions for good governance they have added to those established by
the various administrations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
since they took office on May 29, 2015. The truth is that this unhelpful
blame game must stop if we have to move forward as a nation.
Media
personality, Bolanle Olukanni gave a profound reply to a Twitter user
who blamed mothers for the way men of this generation turned
out.@scilla_xx tweeted:I’m sorry to say but Nigerian mothers did a
terrible job raising the men of our generation. They spent all their
time making sure their daughters know how to cook and does not wear
short skirt. 
In
reply, Bolanle wrote:Its both the mothers and fathers who did a
terrible Job. Again, your statement puts the blame on women which in
essence is counter productive ideology. We need balanced homes with
partnerships. Fathers play a significant role in forming a child's
character. 
Scilla went on to explain her initial statement in follow-up tweets. See them below. 
Ghanaian
actress and model, Moesha Boduong, took to Instagram to flaunt her
killer curves and nipples while posing in matching mini tube top and
bike shorts. See full photos below. 
People who love each other will seek out opportunities to give gifts and won't burden each other with demands for gifts. Right?
Comedian,
AY has just completed his second house and the view of the mansion -
the interior and exterior - is bound to take your breath away.The house,
which was built on Ayo Makun street, a street named after him, features
a cinema, studio, very large his and hers walk-in closets, a game room
and more.See breathtaking photos and a video below. 
Below is the video. AY completes his second house... See the breathtaking interior (video
Samantha
Markle has labeled the Christmas card photo of Meghan Markle and Prince
Harry “sad” and “rude.” Her comments come after the 34-year-old Duke
and 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex released their Christmas card on
Friday and It features a photo in which they are outside Windsor Castle
on the night of their May 19th wedding, with their backs to the camera
and their arms around each other as fireworks light up the sky.
Meghan’s half-sister claimed that it was “rude” of the royals to use
one in which they’re not facing the camera. “Interesting that the Duke
and Duchess of Sussex have their backs turned,” Samantha tweeted from
her private account. She later extended her criticism of the photo and
lashed out at those who didn’t agree with her. “It’s incredibly rude to
turn your back in a Christmas photo that is meant to share warmth and
good wishes with the world. Those that criticize me for pointing out the
truth, need to get that brown stuff off their noses. I hear the world’s
smallest violin playing” Samantha said. Meghan and her half-sister
have had a tumultuous relationship over the years, and Samantha was
reportedly barred from Kensington Palace.
Gunmen
suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday shot and killed one Mr Lagos
Godgift and his driver, Mr Christopher Etima in Bayelsa.According to the
State Police Command, both men were on their way to deliver ransom
money to kidnappers.The incident happened at about 1 a.m. on the
Onuebum-Otuogori road in Ogbia Local Government Area of the
state.According to Etima's cousin, late Godgift was the younger brother
of a wealthy politician.
Endora
Williams posted photos of late Emmanuel, writing:"Christoper Etima My
Humble And Hard Working Cousin. Who Ever Sent You On This Long And
Lonely Journey Will Never Fine Peace On Earth . Those Kidnappers Will Be
Hunted By Your Dad's Spirit. May Their Children Experience The Cool
Hands Of Death Just As You Were Sent In Your Prime. Oh God It's Just
Like A Dream.............. crying."
A
6-year-old girl, Maliyah Palmer has died after she was accidentally
shot in the head by her 12-year-old brother. Reports say that the
parents were attending a Christmas party when the incident occurred. The
two were reportedly being watched by their 16-year-old brother before
Florissant police responded to the shooting at 11 p.m. The 12-year-old
reportedly found the 9mm pistol inside a dresser in his parent’s bedroom
and fired the gun. “All of the officers who responded to the scene are
mothers and fathers, so you can only imagine how personal it is to see a
child shot in the back of the head. We will have counselors here for a
debriefing hopefully this week to make sure the mental state of our
officers is OK,” Timothy Lowery, the police chief said. Authorities
called the shooting a tragic accident and, according to The
Post-Dispatch, will investigate and turn in evidence to prosecutors.
Authorities said earlier that no charges would be filed. The paper
pointed out that parents have been charged in similar cases in the past.
“You couldn’t have written a more tragic script, the whole thing is
just so tragic and terrible, but we have to put our personal feelings
aside and do the law enforcement side of this,” Lowery said,
So
a man took to twitter to argue that men are biologically wired to cheat
and a lady schooled him on how women are also biologically wired to
date rich men. 
Manchester
United have sacked José Mourinho after the club suffered an
embarrassing 3 - 1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.A statement from the
club said: "Manchester United announces that manager Jose Mourinho has
left the club with immediate effect. The club would like to thank Jose
for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him
success in the future."A new caretaker manager will be appointed until
the end of the current season, while the club conducts a thorough
recruitment process for a new, full-time manager. ''Mourinho who was
made manager in May 2016 leaves the club in sixth place in the table
having already lost five times in 17 matches, leaving them 19 points
behind leaders Liverpool.
When you choose the cheap option. Lol
The
Katsina State Police Command has arrested members of notorious armed
robbery and kidnapping syndicate .Spokesperson for the State Police
Command, SP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the arrests on Monday, December
17, said that the Command succeeded in arresting a member of a
notorious syndicate of kidnappers terrorizing Faskari LGA of Katsina
state.Nemesis caught up with the suspect on December 5, when he and
other members of his syndicate invaded the house of one Alh Nasiru Bala
‘m’ of Kamfanin Daudawa village, Faskari LGA of Katsina state with
intent to kidnap him. Suspect confessed to have participated in several
other similar kidnappings in Faskari LGA of Katsina state.
Investigation is ongoing.
In
a similar development, the police arrested two notorious armed robbery
and kidnapping syndicate and recovered one brand new Toyota Hilux
pick-up van suspected to be stolen."On 02/12/2018 at about 01:00hrs, the
Command succeeded in arresting a notorious armed robbery/kidnapping
syndicate and recovered one new brand Toyota Hilux pick-up van, tinted,
white in colour, unregistered, chassis number TEK 129807062038
suspected to be stolen. Police Patrol Team on routine patrol along
Dutsinma – Katsina road, intercepted the vehicle with the following
occupants:a. Isah Usaini, ‘m’, alias “FULANI”, aged 28yrs of Tashar
Tsamiya village, Anchau LGA of Kaduna stateb. Sa’idu Sale, ‘m’, aged
19yrs, of Zungur-Kogi village, of Bauchi state Suspects with others at
large, confessed to have robbed the said vehicle at gun point near
Fatima House, Abuja. Investigation is ongoing." the statement reads.
Blac
Chyna has announced court date for her lawsuit against the Kardashian
and Jenner familyThe mother of two and reality star made the
announcement through her lawyer Walter Mosley on Instagram.'February 3,
2020 ... We’re going to court ... White v. Kardashian et al. #staytuned
#blacchyna,' wrote Walter Mosley on Instagram.
The
ex-fiancee of Rob Kardashian filed the lawsuit against the Keeping Up
With The Kardashian stars in October 2017, claiming that they damaged
her career by canceling her hit TV series 'Rob & Chyna' with
then-fiance Rob Kardashian.
Toyin
Subair, the owner of defunct pay television station, HITV recently got
married to his beautiful lover of many years, Anita Gupta. More photos
below.. 
Ángela
Maria Ponce Camacho, who is the reigning Miss Spain became the first
ever transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe pageant.After the
preliminary rounds on Sunday, the 27-year-old model said it was "an
honor and pride" to be part of the history of the pageant."This is for
you, for those who have no visibility, no voice, because we all deserve a
world of respect, inclusion and freedom," Ponce wrote on Instagram on
Friday. "And today I am here, proudly representing my nation, all women
and human rights."
The
record set by Angele comes after the Miss Universe organization was
heavily criticized in 2012 after disqualifying a transgender
woman, Jenna Talackova from the Miss Canada competition because she was
not "naturally born" a woman.
After
Talackova threatened legal action, the organization then owned by
Donald Trump changed the rules to allow transgender contestants in its
pageants."As long as she meets the standards of legal gender recognition
requirements of Canada, which we understand that she does, Jenna
Talackova is free to compete in the 2012 Miss Universe Canada pageant,"
Trump attorney Michael Cohen said at the time. "Nobody is capitulating .
. . Like all the other contestants, [Talackova] is wished the best of
luck by Mr. Trump."
Talackova
ultimately finished in the top 12 of the Miss Canada pageant and was
one of four contestants awarded "Miss Congeniality." But did not advance
to the Miss Universe pageant that year.
Speaking
on making history, Ponce, who is from Pilas in southern Spain, credited
her family for supporting her."They're my foundation so that my life
could unfold," Ponce told Today.com. "They saw to it that I did not have
a traumatic childhood. They are my strength."
The 2018 Miss Universe pageant was won by Miss Philippines, 24-year-old Catriona Gray.
A
video trending online shows the moment a school girl bullied and
attacked a Muslim girl in the school's rest room.In the video, the white
girl is seen confronting the Muslim girl. She soon starts hitting her,
pushed her into a toilet stall, and throws her to the ground then
continues hitting her."Leave me alone," the Muslim girl kept screaming
while trying to push her assailant off her. But her attacker continued
hitting her while someone filmed.The incident happened at Chartiers
Valley High School in Pittsburgh. Charges have been filed against the
bully.Watch the video below. A girl attacks a hijab wearing Muslim girl
in the bathroom at Chartiers Valley High School in Pittsburgh•Charges
have been filed against the girl•Hate crime charges are pending•42% of
American Muslim students report bullying for their
faith.pic.twitter.com/uXYPXwOYyP— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@MuslimIQ)
December 18, 2018The post
Human
rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said no leader in Nigeria can annul
elections in the country as was the case in 1993. Falana disclosed this
at the inauguration of the League of Anambra Professionals Legal
Defence Initiative, held in Lagos on Monday adding that for fear of ICC,
no Nigerian leader dared annul election again like a former Head of
State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), did in 1993. He also dismissed
the fear that President Muhammadu Buhari might be unwilling to leave
office if he should lose next year’s election. Falana said, “unlike in
1993 when the military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, successfully
annulled an election, that is no longer possible. Whoever does that now
will end up in The Hague.He is likely to be tried for crimes against
humanity because if you annul an election, you are likely to have a
monumental violence in the country which will lead to crimes against
humanity.Before the 2015 elections, the ICC warned that if there was any
problem in Nigeria, anybody who was responsible would be arrested and
charged like former President Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d’Ivoire. That was
the atmosphere under which President Goodluck conceded victory.”Falana
said he decided to speak on the issue in order to assure Nigerians that
election could no longer be annulled in Nigeria. This, he said, was
important because of the fear that had been expressed that if Buhari
lost election, he might not want to hand over. “That belongs to the
past,” he declared.
Amber
Rose has a new pet and it's not your usual choice of pets.The mother of
one got herself a boa constrictor as a pet.She shared a video of
herself in bed with the pet snake as they watched a movie together. She
has named the reptile Cleopatra.
Watch
the video below. She’s my sweet little baby #boaconstrictor
#CleopatraA post shared by Amber Rose (@amberrose) on Dec 17, 2018 at
9:59pm PST
“International
Afropop Artist Ajaeze launched his career with the mask identity ,
something he defines as an identity of the #Ajaezeklan . Well it seems
quite a few afrobeats stars have latched on to the Ajaeze mask swag
#Ajaezefever . @ajaezeo First, Peter of Psquare aka Mr. P rocked it and
now the Mayor of Lagos - Mayorkun. The reigning #NextRated award
recipient @iammayorkun blazed Lagos with a concert in a new accessory. 
Ironically,
The look actually reminds us of A 2019 potential #NextRated artist
nominee Ajaeze Onu @Ajaezeo. The two seem to have a relationship and
perhaps each of their swagger is rubbing off on each other? Or is the
Mayor of Lagos just flat out swagger jacking Ajaeze? Whats going on
here? This may get interesting, stay tuned.”
The
shocking video of two men on a TV programme stating that a female child
is a sexual being has surfaced online. The topic of discussion on the
show was rape and the men argued that the way females dress aid the rape
culture. One of the male guest argued that female children no matter
how young should be dressed properly in order not to attract pedpohiles.
He further stressed that female kids even as young as 5 years are
sexual beings and shouldn't be dressed in bum shorts especilally to
malls.''Sometimes you go to the mall and you see a child of 5 or 7
wearing bum short walking around and you see their parents walking
behind them. Sometimes what the 5 year old or the 7 year old is wearing
is revealing" one of the male participant saidWhen the female host, Lolo
Cynthia, cut him short to educate him that a child can wear anything
because a child is not a sexual being, the other male guest replied''How
is a child not a sexual being?''Watch the video below View this
post on Instagram Are these men actually sexualizing little
girls? According to them, 5 year old girls wearing bum shorts in the
mall can be sexualing appealing. Thank God the female guest was able to
school them
