Buhari's inauguration is strictly by invitation- APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC has said the inauguration of Nigeria's President elect Muhammadu Buhari which is billed for May 29 at the Eagles Square in Abuja is strictly by invitation.

The party made this known in a press statement released yesterday in Abuja through the head of the  media team of the President Elect, Garba Shehu.

In the release, members of the public especially supporters of APC were admonished to follow the proceedings on Radio or TV and can only grace the occasion only if invited.

The one page release has it that the move is to avoid all forms of inconveniences adding that it is a government ceremony and not a convention.

While urging all its teeming supporters across the country to avoid  all plans to move to Abuja for the ceremony, the media team said they should either stay at home and pray for the success of the incoming administration and peace in the country.

Jonathan Signs 6 Bills Into Law

With just 48 hours to the end of his administration, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, signed into law six bills recently passed by the National Assembly.

Confirming the development, yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, said it was to ensure that as much as possible, all government businesses were concluded.

Among the bill that were signed was the Tobacco Control Bill 2015.

Other bills signed into law include the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency Act 2015; Equipment and Leasing Bill 2015; AMCON (Amendment) Bill 2015; Standards Organisation of Nigeria Bill 2015, and the National Sugar Development (Amendment) Bill 2015.
The Tobacco Control Act 2015 repeals the Tobacco Smoking (Control) Act, CAP.T6, LFN 2004 enacted in 1990 and amended years later.



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'Excommunicating' Zuma from Buhari's Inauguration

Jacob Zuma

By 'Lekan Ogunyinka

At a time like this when Nigerians both home and in diaspora are embittered about the dearth of fuel that has threatened to bring the whole nation to a gridlock, there is a growing anticipation among many that there will surely be light at the end of the tunnel when a new government is ushered in come May 29. As at the last count, not less than 50 heads of States have confirmed their participation in the event which is billed to take place at the Eagles Square in Abuja. Among these notable dignitaries that have decided to witness what many has described as a new dawn in Nigeria's democratic landscape is South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma.

'50 shades of fuel...' The Internet is agog with the hashtag #ReplaceAMovieWithFuel

It is no longer news that Nigeria has been hit with the dearth of fuel. The scarcity of this essential commodity in the last few days has gripped Nigerians and non Nigerians alike making life more difficult.  Businesses have been affected, monthly salary earners are crying foul, and surprisingly traffic has suddenly disappeared especially in Lagos whose traffic situation is second to none in the country. 

One part of Nigeria that is however not affected is the social media. Nigerians especially the youths have taken to the various social media platform like Facebook and Twitter to express their frustration at a broken economic system that continues to squeeze hard on consumers and make an already torturous living even more hellish howabeit in a comical way. 

Here is today’s trending hashtag – #ReplaceAMovieWithFuel. Some of the top headlines includes: Fuel of Wall Street, Dark Fuel Rises, 50 Shades of Fuel, Fuel Men, Fuel of Steel,The Last Fuel to Abuja, Fuel in the Monkey shadow, Night at the fuel station etc.

While you queue at the petrol station or wherever you are #ReplaceAMovieWithFeul.

Okonjo-Iweala Denies Osinbajo's Claims of FG Incurring $60bn Debts

 Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has refuted claims by VP-elect Yemi Osinbajo that the outgoing administration owes $60billion in local and foreign debts.

Ancelotti is a great coach- Ronaldo

Real Madrid Super star Christiano Ronaldo has described Carlo Ancelotti as a great coach and an amazing person.

The forward who has been exceptional for the Los Merengues this season with a total of 61 goals in all competitions took to his Twitter page to eulogise his coach describing the Italian as a wonderful person who he will love to work with next season.

There'll never be another Xavi - Enrique

Barcelona coach Lius Enrique has said Barcelona will have to adapt to life without Xavi, describing the play maker as a player that can never be replaced.

Enrique said this after Xavi played his last game for the Catalan giants in a 2-2 draw against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

Will Adebayor end up like Yekini?

Emmanuel Adebayor

Since the day he decided to let out the can of worms in his family to the world, he has never known peace. For Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor, the sun seems to be setting on the illustrious career of a player whose life has over the years radiated success,fame and glory.

Femi Robinson, ‘Village headmaster’ passes on

Femi Robinson, who was popularly known as “Ife Araba” in the now rested “Village Headmaster’’ TV drama, has died.

His family announced his demise today on Face book.The cause of the death of the 75-year-old actor was not disclosed.

Chelsea slump at West Brom

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was sent off in bizarre circumstances as the below-par Premier Leachampions, playing with 10 men for over an hour, slumped 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion on Monday.