By SKC Ogbonnia, Ph.D.
The scheme by the Nigerian Senate to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is as real as it is idiotic. The most annoying yet is the attitude of the senators in the ongoing trial of its principal officers for allegedly forging the Standing Rules used to usher them to power. Once the forgery case was referred to the courts, the Senate charged that prosecution of members of the legislature is a threat to democracy. The Deputy Senate President, Mr. Ike Ekweremadu, followed by peddling the bunkum all the way to the international community. The whole hoopla, of course, is a vicious scam to arm-twist Buhari to revert to the status quo prior to the current regime where Nigeria’s lawmaking body was literally above the law.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed confidence that President Buhari will surmount the present challenges confronting the country. According to him, President Buhari has so far not disappointed Nigerians. The former President said this in Jalingo yesterday August 19th.
“So far Buhari has not disappointed us. I trust him. He will not fail Nigerians. I know he will overcome the challenges the country is currently facing” he said
So guys, I gathered more funny memes to make you all laugh today. Continue to see more and tell us which of them got you laughing hard.
Popular makeup artist Banke Meshida Lawal narrated this funny encounter that happened at her Lekki studio today on Instagram.
The Japanese multimillionaire who promised coach Samson Siasia and his boys a huge amount of money if they win Gold, Silver or Bronze in the football event at Rio has fulfilled his promise. He presented a $190k cheque to Mikel Obi and $200k cheque to Samson Siasia, a total of $390k. So nice of him!
On August 1st, LIB reported (read here) and shared photos from the white wedding of a Nigerian Gay man David Ukre, from Warri, Delta state, who got married to his white partner Eric T. Shoen in New York, on Saturday July 30th. The post on LIB was to celebrate their love and freedom in the US. However, slight controversy arose when some trolls attacked the newly married couple on their social media accounts.
David's husband Eric has now opened up in an article for The Huffington Post, saying they didn't expect the news to leak and break the Nigerian Internet, as David's family members were unaware about his sexuality and wedding. Read his article below.
Minister of Transport, Hon. Rotimi was in his usual jolly mood at the inauguration of the Steering Committee on the Concessioning of the Nigerian Railways by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday, August 12th. Also pictured is Yusuf Alhassan Adamu Director, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Vincent O. Akpotaire Ag. Director General Bureau of Public Enterprises, Chairman of the Committee. Photo credit: Sesco
According to the eyewitness who shared these photos, the whale pictured was killed at Enu-ama beach in Ilaje local government area of Ondo state, yesterday August 11th. Another photo after the cut.
He put up the photo above on Instagram with the caption 'This is really real in every field.'
To show whose side he's on in the fight between Vin Diesel and The Rock on the set of Fast 8, Ludacris quietly posted a Fast and Furious #Throwback photo from the time before The Rock joined the franchise. Tyrese has also thrown his support behind Vin Diesel.
Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida is pictured with late Shehu Musa Yar'Adua and former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, on a pilgrimage in 1989. Nyako was appointed Chief of Naval Staff in December 1989.
Illegal oil bunkers were today apprehended in Ilasamaja, Isolo by the Lagos state police. The state commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni was at the scene of the crime with other investigators. Investigations into their activities is ongoing by the police. More photos after the cut...
Ruggedman and 9ice drop a new song. Nobody saw this coming. Sounds like a continuation of their massive collaborative hit Ruggedy Baba. This one is titled Religion and is produced by Krizbeatz. Mixed and mastered by Marqai. DOWNLOAD LINK : http://mpjamz.com/s/ea1aa3710
