Buhari: ‘We feared Pres. Jonathan would not accept defeat’ - APC

The APC said when they found out they'd won the election, they feared that President Jonathan would reject the result and invent a military intervention to stop Buhari from being president but were surprised when, not only did Pres. Jonathan concede defeat, but called Buhari to congratulate him. This was something the APC didn't expect and would be forever grateful to Jonathan for...

The Director, Media and Publicity Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Mallam Garba Shehu, talked to Vanguard about APC's surprise on GEJ's phenomenal move...

“I can say that the President acted with grace. He surprised us because we never expected that they would accept defeat. In fact, the sense everyone had was that they probably had plan A, B, C or D. And in any case, with the kind of thing that Mr. Orubebe did at the collation center, you knew that even when the President had grace, given the chance with the community of people around him, they could have threatened this democracy.

INEC releases statement concerning Card Readers and the upcoming Governorship elections

Independent National Electoral Commission has issued a press statement to clarify on the ongoing rumour of whether card readers will be used in the upcoming Governorship election. Statement below

The Independent National Electoral Commission wishes to inform all Nigerians that Card Readers will be used for the April 11, 2015 Elections.

The provision of the Guidelines for the conduct of the 2015 General Elections which outlined what is to be done if a Card Reader fails and cannot be replaced by the Commission within a specified time frame (i.e. Reschedule the election to the next day) will be enforced.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon reunite to spend Easter with their kids

Singer Mariah Carey reunited with her ex husband Nick Cannon over the weekend to celebrate Easter with their kids. Pictured is the family egg hunting.

I am not a miracle worker, Do not expect miracles - Muhammadu Buhari

President elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has asked Nigerians not to expect him to perform miracles once he assumes power come May 29th. Gen Buhari said this while speaking on the war against Boko Haram in an interview with BBC. According to Buhari, the triumph against the sect members would not be immediately achieved once he gets into power but said with cooperation from Neighboring countries and the commitment of the military, the war would be won in a short time

"For five, six years, the Nigerian enforcement law agencies, including the military, couldn’t secure 14 Local Governments. How can I promise miracles when I come? But with the cooperation of our neighbours Cameroon, Chad, Niger and the international community, and the commitment we are going to get from the military, I think it will take us a much shorter time to deal with it”, he said.

Anyone that does not vote Ambode will die - Oba of Lagos threatens Igbos in Lagos

Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has threatened Igbos in Lagos, saying any Ibo man or woman who fails to vote Lagos state APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode as Governor in next Saturday's governorship election will die within 7 days. According to Oba Akiolu, he owns Lagos and his bidding must be done by everyone in the state.

Daily Independent reports that Oba Akiolu gave out the threat when he met with Igbo leaders resident in Lagos at his Palace on Sunday April 5th.

"On Saturday, if any one of you goes against Ambode who I picked, that is your end. If it doesn’t happen within seven days, just know that I am a bastard and its not my father who gave birth to me. By the grace of God, I am the owner of Lagos for the time being. This is an undivided chair. The palace belongs to the dead and those coming in the future. On Saturday, if anyone of you, I swear in the name of God, goes against my wish that Ambode will be the next governor of Lagos state, the person is going to die inside this water.

Why Jonathan lost to Buhari - Emir of Kano Lamido Sanusi speaks

Emir of Kano and former CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi, who is now known as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II says President Jonathan lost the Presidential election because many people were not happy with him and his PDP-led government. In an interview with Punch, the Emir said high level of poverty in the nation played a deciding factor in the voting pattern in this year's election. He said the PDP had in previous elections consistently lost in areas that President Obasanjo had majority of votes when he contested.

"I think in 2011, it was very clear that Jonathan had lost many states in the North that had previously been won by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. And it was clear that there was a general sense by people of the Federal Government not investing in the areas where there is a high level of poverty. I believe more and more of those states began to feel that sense of not feeling the federal presence and not feeling the impact of democracy in their pockets.

Karen Igho expecting first child? Releases photo and message to mark birthday

Going by this pic former BBA star, Karen Igho Rakos released on her instagram page yesterday rocking a baby bump, it looks like Karen and her husband, Yaroslav are expecting their first child. The couple got married in December 2014. Karen shared the photo to celebrate her birthday alongside a message thanking God for allowing her to have good health and a loving husband.

Actress Ebube Nwagbo steps out in ripped jeans

Actress Ebube Nwagbo rocked this ripped jeans outfit to comedian AY's annual Easter show on Sunday April 5th.

Pics: Rukky Sanda shows us inside her home

In a video she posted on instagram on Saturday night, the actress showed fans what inside her home looks like. See more photos after the cut...

Governor Fashola and wife in couples dance at her pre-birthday party

How sweet! Governor Fashola and his wife, Abimbola Fashola pictured dancing at her pre-birthday party in Lagos yesterday. Mrs Fashola is a year older today April 6th.

Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kerry Washington Cover Glamour Magazine’s May Issue

The stunning and powerful ladies on Glamour Magazine's May 2015 Cover Page...

Cossy Orjiakor flaunts massive boobs in bunny party outfit

Actress Cossy looking her sexy usual self in a Bunny Party outfit for the celebratory season. See another photo after the cut...

Omotola celebrates 2m followers on Facebook with a stunning photo

The screen goddess is now one of the most followed celebs in Nigeria and she celebrated with a  beautiful photo

Genevieve Nnaji shows off her natural hair and still looks beautiful..

The actress shows off her natural, frizzy hair. beautiful woman!

I still hold President Jonathan in very high esteem - Femi Fani-Kayode

Press statement from Femi Fani-Kayode

Our attention has been drawn to a report titled “Fani-Kayode blasts Jonathan; says President is leaving legacy of ‘destruction and disaster’”, being circulated in the social media, and wish to put the records straight once and for all. The statement being referred to was lifted from media reports of April 25, 2013 (two years ago), during the sojourn of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Pres. Obama, Michelle, their daughters and their dogs in beautiful family portrait

The Obamas took the photo to celebrate Easter. Lovely family...

"I am one of the luckiest Nigerians" - President Goodluck Jonathan

President Jonathan says he is one of the luckiest Nigerians alive, that he is yet to see any Nigerian who is as lucky as himself. He said this while receiving residents of the federal capital territory (FCT), led by Namadi Sambo, in Aso Rock yesterday April 5th.

"For me as an individual, this Easter coincides with the time I am leaving but I always say that I am one of the luckiest Nigerians. I am yet to see somebody luckier than me.

From 1999, I was in the hands of government for 16 years. Not just in government as a parliamentarian because if you are a senator or House of Representatives member, you take care of yourself, you live in your own house. I was in a cage, being taken care of by the government for 16 good years. I think it is enough and I am happy. Help me to thank God for that and I will continue to thank Nigerians for giving me that privilege. Wherever I will be, I will remain grateful to this great country.” he said

The Kardashian-Jenner-West family head out to Church for Easter

Kim, Kanye and North, Kourtney, her kids: Mason & Penelope, Khloe, Kendall, Kylie, her boyfriend: Tyga and his son, Kris Jenner and her boytoy, Corey pictured together all heading out to the California Community Church in Agoura Hills today. See more photos after the cut...

CIA predicted Nigeria will break up after 2015 elections, it took Jonathan to stop it - Doyin Okupe

Media aide to Pres. Jonathan, Doyin Okupe says he never said anyone should call him a bastard if the APC won the elections and also said it took the humanness of president Jonathan to stop CIA's prediction that Nigeria will break up after the 2015 elections. What he posted on Facebook below...

Firstly I never said if APC survives "call me a bastard" what I said was that " I will change my name" that is the truth. So the prerogative of changing my name is mine. Bastard is not an alternative. But u can continue to say that if it gives u the kick. I really and truly don't care.

Secondly if I make a prediction it is my right to do so. A prediction is essentially what it is... A forecast or projected statement about the future. It does not have to come to pass.

Photos/Video: Wizkid and Chris Brown perform in South Africa

Wizkid joined Chris Brown on stage yesterday in the South African leg of Chris's world tour. See more photos and video after the cut...

Photo: Nadia Buari shows a glimpse of her twin baby girls

Ghanian actress, Nadia Buari gave fans a glimpse of her twin angels. Now waiting to see their faces...

President Jonathan and his family begin to move personal effects from Aso Rock

According to a report by Punch, President Jonathan and his family members have started moving their personal belongings out of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. One of the newspaper's reporters said he saw some buses loaded with travel bags moving out of the President’s official residence on Friday April 3rd.

It is believed that the president and his family will return to Otuoke, Bayelsa, once his tenure ends on May 29th.

There are also reports that the reason for the early removal of personal belongings of the First Family is to allow for renovation work of the residence to commence before Buhari comes into power in May. 

5 killed by Boko Haram members in Konduga, Borno State

Suspected members of Boko Haram killed five people in Kayamla in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday April 4th. According to reports, the sect members stormed the village, destroyed properties and shot indiscriminately. They were however repelled by the vigilante group in the community who came together and fought them off. This will be the first attack in Borno state after the presidential election.

Pic: Dieziani Alison-Madueke pays courtesy visit to Abdulsalam Abubakar

This pic making rounds on twitter shows Minister of Petroleum resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke paying a courtesy visit to former head of state General Abdulsalam Abubakar at his residence yesterday.

President Goodluck Jonathan's 2015 Easter message to the nation

Fellow citizens,
I greet you all, especially our Christian brothers and sisters,  as we celebrate Easter in commemoration of  the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

For Christians all over the world, the major lessons of Easter, which we celebrate this year in the midst of general elections in our nation, are to be found in the Messiah’s Divine love and glorious self-sacrifice for the redemption of mankind.

Nine killed after gunmen go on shooting spree in Rivers state

Nine persons have been confirmed dead after unknown gunmen stormed Obrikom and Obur communities in Rivers state yesterday April 4th. According to a statement by the Rivers state Police spokesperson, Ahmad Muhammad, the gunmen attacked the community, killing 6 persons instantly while 3 others died on arrival at a hospital where they were rushed to for medical attention.

Two other persons are reported to have been injured and are currently receiving medical attention. The gunmen also set the home of a politician, Vincent Ogbagu, who is running for a seat in the state House of Assembly in the April 11th election, on fire.

"Under me, your money will be safe' - Muhammadu Buhari

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has given assurances to Nigerians that he will handle state resources with utmost responsibility and honesty and would not condone the looting of public resources

He said this while receiving a delegation of the people from his home state, Katsina, who came to congratulate him winning the presidential election. Buhari said savings from his war against corruption would be ploughed into education with the objective of empowering citizens.

“If you give education to a man or woman, you have empowered them to be productive. There is no better way to empowerment,” Mr. Buhari said.

Lol. All these election drama! AIT now suing Tinubu for N100billion

 

Bola Tinubu's media office released a statement on Monday saying they are set to sue Daar Communications, owners of AIT for what he said was a defamatory content of a documentary aired on Sunday about him on their station. Tinubu asked the TV station to retract the documentary, issue a letter of apology and demanded N20billion as cost of damage done to his reputation.

Well, AIT has counter-sued Tinubu. They are asking him to apologize for telling them to apologize to him when they were only just doing their job..lol. They are also asking for N100billion for injury inflicted on AIT. Choi! Lawyers go chop money anyhow. See AIT's press statement after the cut..

Karrueche had no idea Chris Brown was a dad until moments before TMZ broke it

 

Men can make women run mad sha. Almost looks like Karrueche used her hands to pull out her front hair after finding out her man of 5 years fathered a child while in a relationship with her. According to TMZ, Karrueche found out about the baby almost at the same time we all out found out.

EFCC Arraigns Eleven Suspected Oil Thieves

Find the EFCC press statement below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 4, 2015 arraigned Eleven suspected oil thieves: Ephraim Akpan, Agadagba Ochuko, Clement Tommy, Oyayefa Abonne, Bousou Kereotu, Dereye Harry, Lucky Abonne, Dapo Obdare, Friday Ibude, Ebi Ekokeme, Vincent Elayegha, and the vessel, MT Petroitti before Justice M.S Abubakar of the Federal High Court Warri, Delta State on a 2- count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in petroleum product.