Presidency revises 2016 budget, reduces allocation for exotic cars by N7billion

The Presidency has drastically cut its N8.09 billion provision in the 2016 budget for the purchase of various brands of vehicles for State House operations during the year, checks by PREMIUM TIMES have shown.

The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, had on Thursday accused the presidency of substituting the original copy of the budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly on December 22, 2015 with a new version.

Mr Saraki’s claim was the climax of days of suspense following claims and counterclaims that the document was missing.

Ahhhhhh!!!! 15 former governors, others stole N1.34 trillion in six years - Lai Mohammed

He has come again ooo..

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has alleged that some former governors, ministers, businessmen, public servants and bankers stole over N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013 in the country. He made the allegation while speaking at a news conference in Abuja today Jan. 18th.

$2.1 Arms Scandal: I Spent My Money On Jonathan’s Campaign- Anenih

At least Baba is admitting he collected money, unlike some people who enjoy to be stubborn.

A former Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT)  of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has given an insight into the controversial N260 million he received from the embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuko (retd), during the Jonathan administration.

Bet Why?? PDP Director on New Media alleges plot by Buhari govt to assasinate him and other social media critics

PDP director on New Media, Deji Adeyanju has alleged that there is a plot by the Buhari-led govt to assassinate, silent or implicate him and other social media critics. See more of his tweets after the cut

Who is Lying?? Metuh denies tearing and attempting to swallow statement he made to EFCC

Embattled National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, has denied reports that he tore his confessional papers and attempted to swallow them after interrogation by the EFCC on January 12th. Metuh denied the report when he was speaking with some PDP members who paid him a visit at Kuje prison over the weekend.

"They said I ate paper. I did not eat any paper. I don’t know where they got that from. As a matter of fact, the last contact I had with those people was the next day after I was arrested when I told them to charge me to court."he said

Buhari at the ongoing World Future Energy Summit: Seems he is well recognized

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Really??? Lai Mohammed speaks on why Buhari has not congratulated Bayelsa gov, Seraike Dickson

Very funny reason....

While speaking at a press conference in Abuja today Jan. 18th, Minister of Information & Culture, Lai Mohammed, gave reason why President Buhari has not congratulated Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, on his re-election as the governor of the state. Seriake who was the PDP flag bearer in the keenly contested election, beat Timipre Sylva who was the APC candidate ..

#Relationship: Crush that MAN, Girl! By Durodola Temitope

Can someone save this beautiful soul?

She watches a movie, she sees her story, her very own life experiences staring hard at her face,  piercing her heart  as deep as a lion claws on it's prey. I hear the laughter of everyone in the living room but I couldn't even see the light that her smiles usually brings. Her eyes is heavy with tears, her soul couldn't find joy in anything. I wish I could help, her siblings watch her drown in her insecurities. She doesn't want to be like this, only if she could save herself.  Can she?

Exactly at 22:00GMT, she retired under her white sheets with her head underneath and oh my- this poor silky foam meant for her head balance has suddenly become a shelter for tears. Yea.. Tonight is not going to be different, it still gonna be wet.

Davido, Baby Mamas, Olamide, Don Jazzy and other stories By Reuben Abati

Very interesting and funny article by Reuben Abati. 

“What a relief, my friend!”
“What are you relieved about?”
“It is this David Adeleke and Sophia Momodu soap opera”.
“I tell you. It is a perfect subject for a good home video. But what is your own?”
“No. Nothing. I am just relieved that the parties involved have agreed to let peace reign”
“This will be about the third time I would hear of that matter being resolved.”
“Well, I think the Momodus and the Adelekes should just spare us. Read below....

4 Essential ways you need to prepare for Difficult Times

Whether you like it or not, the fact is that there will be difficult times in life. So the best thing you can do is to prepare yourself before they come. If you do, you will survive or even thrive. But if you don’t, such times could ruin you. It’s your preparation that makes the difference.

Preparation takes time though, so don’t wait until the last moment before you start. Start early so that you will be ready when the time comes.