More photos from President Buhari's 73rd birthday dinner

President Buhari turned 73 years old yesterday and his family friends and associates gathered at the state house for a birthday dinner. Continue to see more photos...

How APC Plans To Unite Bello, Faleke

The tumult experienced following the declaration of Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Kogi state governorship poll is set to be addressed.

This follows a report that the APC, Kogi state chapter, has constituted a Reconciliation Committee that is due for inauguration next week in Lokoja, the state chapter.
Speaking with Daily Post in Abuja on Friday, December 18, Haddy Ametuo, the state chairman of the APC, said the move is aimed at resolving the political clash caused by the sudden death of Prince Abubakar Audu, in which Alhaji Yahaya Bello emerged governor-elect of Kogi state.

Leaders of Kogi west join Bello’s camp

According to Ametuo, Audu’s death should unite Kogites rather than divide them.
The APC state chairman also called on Audu’s running mate, Hon James Abiodun Faleke to see what happened as an act of God which is beyond anybody’s control.
He said: “Late Audu’s death should unite Kogites which he stood for and I want to call on Hon James Faleke to accept this as an Act of God so that together we can build the state.
“I want to assure Hon. James Faleke and all Kogites that the governor-elect is a gentleman that would never contemplate harming anybody for political reasons. So Faleke should be free and go to sleep and as a member of Kogi state political family he should be free.
“The national headquarters of the party has done its best by invoking party supremacy in the appropriate manner that would stand the test of time.”

The tension in the Kogi state APC camp has continued to trigger reactions from different quarters.
James Faleke, Bello’s purported deputy, declared that he would not be available for swearing in with Bello on January 27.
Faleke had, upon the death of his principal, Prince Abubakar Audu, written to the INEC asking them to declare him as winner of the polls, despite the INEC having initially declared the poll as inconclusive.

Buhari extols Father Mbaka's courage

Press statement from the presidency..

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that one of the best exhortations to the nation he has heard from the pulpit was the one made early this year by Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu. Receiving Father Mbaka who was on a courtesy call at State House, Abuja on Friday, President Buhari expressed his appreciation of the Catholic priest's exemplary courage.

"Thank you very much for what you have done and said. It brought you out to the whole country as a man of courage. It was honest and well delivered. It has gone into the records as one of the best concerns expressed from the pulpit, not because it favoured me and my party, the All Progressives Congress, but because it was good for the country, " the President told Father Mbaka.

President Buhari reaffirmed his conviction that change will come to the country, "with a lot of hard work, despite the security and economic problems." He appealed for the continued understanding and patience of Nigerians.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who was present at the President's audience with Father Mbaka described the priest as a man "who stood for truth and propriety, and declared corruption unacceptable."

He added that the Buhari administration "is committed to truth and justice, and won't encourage corruption in any way."

Fr. Mbaka, who in the run up to the 2015 presidential election, told his teeming followers that erstwhile President Goodluck Jonathan would not be re-elected because of pervading corruption and insecurity in the land, said he was happy with the mission and methodology of the Buhari administration.

He also wished the President a happy 73rd birthday.

I didn’t say petrol will sell for N97/litre -Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Ibe Kachikwu has refuted media reports quoting him as saying that the gradual phasing out of the Subsidy scheme in 2016 will give rise to the increase in petroleum product to N97. Ibe was quoted to have said this during a meeting with the Senate this week. However at a media briefing in Abuja yesterday, Ibe said the federal government has no plans to raise the price of petrol from N87 to N97 per litre in 2016.

“I did not say that refined product will sell for N97 next year that is not what I said. I said that between the band of N87 and N97 we are going to look at prices. Today the prices are largely close to N87 so there might be no need to change prices. By January oil may well go up slightly, by February it may go slightly, by April it may come down. It is all a dynamics of what the price of crude is. I have not put a certain figure. Myself and PPPRA we will sit down and do those calculations and be able to announce what price PMS will sell for in January. We do not anticipate any shift in the price of crude today.”he said

9 Fun Ways To Spend Christmas In Lagos And Stay Entertained

It has been a long, busy year and everyone is sure looking to unwind during the yuletide season. As Christmas draws near, here are some tips for you and yours to have a truly memorable holiday.
This list is not exhaustive but will certainly help as you plan your schedules for the holiday.
Without further ado, here are some activities you can indulge in to have a truly fun and memorable Christmas this year:
1. Eat and have drinks together with family and relatives indoors

Family eating dinner together. Credit: Livewellmagazine.org

2. Visit friends and have a good time together

Friends hanging out. Credit: Royalneighbors.org

3. Go out and pass time at the beach, parks, recreation centres and cinemas.

Shemar Moore and friends at the beach. Credit: Zimbio.com

4. Go out with a loved one and watch a live band over some sea food and fine wine – ensure everything is alfresco

File photo of friends hanging out and ready to eat alfresco.

5. Gather a collection of movies and kill time with your significant other

Lovers seeing a movie at home. Credit: Getty images

6. Go shopping with the family

Family oout on Christmas shopping. Credit: Parenting squad.com

7. Involve yourself in sporting activites with friends

Friends playing volleyball during a holiday. Credit: Shutterstock.com

8. Organize a house party where you are the DJ/ host for the karaoke session

House party with guests having drinks. Credit: Capetownmagazine.com

9. Travel with the family to a neighbouring country for the thrills

A family getting set to embark on a road trip to a neighbouring country during vacation. Credit: Luxury travel.info

These are the suggestions we could come up with for now in respect to having a good time this holiday. What are yours? Let us know in the comment section.

Pics: Meet the 2 stunning sisters contesting in 2015 Miss England pageant

Stunning sisters Daisey, 17 (left) and Ellie O’Donell, 20, are going head-to-head in a battle to be crowned Miss England 2015. The sisters from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, successfully auditioned for the pageant and got through to the next stage.Daisey is leading in the number of votes from fans but the sisters say there's no rivalry between them. See more photos after the cut...

Credit: UK Sun

Bad Behaviour From A Role Model Like You - Fans Tell AY

Renowned comedian and event compere AY Makun has come under fire for posting a video some of his fans see as offensive.

AY was slammed by fans for sharing a video involving a baby mimicking a sexual act. He shared the video on his Instagram and captioned it: “what you get when you keep doing all that in the presence of your child.”

His intention when sharing the video was definitely to educate parents but some of his fans missed it and called out for him.
See some of their reactions below:

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