Election riggers deserve death sentence - Tam David-West

Former Minister of Petroleum resources, Prof Tam David-West says anyone caught involving in election rigging deserves to be sentenced to death. Speaking in Port harcourt, Rivers state to Punch over the contentious Saturday governorship election in the state, David-West said election riggers are worse than armed robbers and that sentencing them to death when apprehended is the only way Nigeria can have peaceful, free and fair elections

President Jonathan to hand over formally on May 28th and not May 29th

Minister of Information, Patricia Akwashiki says President Jonathan will be officially handing over to Gen Buhari on May 28th and not the accustomed May 29th date. Speaking with newsmen after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja yesterday April 15th, the minister said May 29th will be for the inauguration of a new government but that the formal handover will be done at a dinner for Buhari which will be hosted by President Jonathan

"By May 28, the president intends to have the formal handover done at a dinner. You know May 29 is our Democracy Day, we have activities lined up all through that week, showcasing all what we have achieved and all other things we do normally on our Democracy Day except that this year is special with the inauguration of our new president.” she said

Imo state governorship rerun election to hold April 25th

The Imo state governorship rerun election has been fixed for April 25th. INEC had on Sunday April 12th declared the election between APC candidate, incumbent governor Rochas Okorocha and PDP candidate, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps, inconclusive following some electoral irregularities. The rerun election will take place in 256 polling units.

Photos: Kim Kardashian steps out in a semi-sheer wrap outfit in Paris

Kim Kardashian West put her cleavage and body on display in a semi-sheer bandeau wrap dress at the launch of the Kardashian sisters Beauty haircare line hosted by Marionnaud in Paris. More photos after the cut..

Pics: Omotola & her children cover new issue of Hello! Nigeria magazine

The actress & mother of four, with her oldest daughter, Princess and oldest son, Captain E, cover the new issue of Hello! Nigerian magazine. The cover also features Nike Oshinowo and her children. Another photo after the cut...

Beyonce shares photos from her wedding anniversary getaway in Hawaii

Beyonce shares some intimate bikini pics of herself from her fun wedding anniversary getaway in Hawaii with Jay Z. See more photos after the cut...

Court okays release of Olusegun Obasanjo’s book, My Watch

A Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated the order restraining ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo from publishing, printing or offering for sale, his controversial autobiography titled “My Watch.” which had been in the custody of the Nigerian Customs Service since 2014 following a N20billion libel lawsuit by PDP chieftain, Buruji Kashamu, asking the court to stop the distribution of the book because of some things Obasanjo wrote about him in the book. In the book, Obasanjo described Buruji as a fugitive wanted in the US. A court, last year, ordered security and law enforcement agencies including ‎customs to confiscate the book anywhere they saw the book.

Photo: Actress Tonto Dikeh goes braless in new instagram snap

She was showing off her pets in the new photo she just posted on instagram but if you zoom in, you will see she's showing off something more. See the close-up photo after the cut...

Photos: African immigrants now living in South African Police station following Xenophobic attacks

African immigrants and their children pictured in a South African police station today where they are taking refuge following a string of Xenophobic attacks in the country. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Singer Rihanna goes braless in see-through top

 Rihanna went braless in a see-through white vest top as she visited one of her favourite restaurants in Santa Monica, Giorgio Baldi, last night. See more photos after the cut...

Rotimi Amaechi comes for Obanikoro on twitter, says "read EU report before you spew rubbish"

Governor Rotimi Amaechi some hours ago came for Senator Obanikoro on twitter after the Minister advised him to accept the outcome of the Rivers state Governorship election and call to congratulate the winner just as he called Lagos state governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode even though he was not his choice. See the tweet from Senator Obanikoro that Amaechi's reacted to after the cut...

Joseph and Adaeze Yobo step out in style for her 25th birthday dinner

Joseph Yobo pictured with his wife/new mom, Adaeze as they stepped out in style for her 25th birthday dinner last night April 14th. Happy birthday to her.

Kendall Jenner and her hot bikini body cover May issue of GQ magazine

Kendall Jenner goes topless for the Special Love, Sex & Madness Issue of GQ magazine May issue. See more photos after the cut....

How my administration will tackle Boko Haram - General Buhari

President-elect Gen. Buhari in an opinion article published on New York Times yesterday April 14th, wrote on how his administration will tackle the terror group, Boko Haram. Read below...

When Boko Haram attacked a school in the town of Chibok, in northeastern Nigeria, kidnapping more than 200 girls, on the night of April 14, 2014, the people of my country were aghast. Across the world, millions of people joined them in asking: How was it possible for this terrorist group to act with such impunity? It took nearly two weeks before the government even commented on the crime. This lack of reaction was symptomatic of why the administration of President Jonathan was swept aside last month – the first time an incumbent president has been successfully voted out of office in the history of our nation.

Businessman, Tony Elumelu pays General Buhari a congratulatory visit

One of Africa's richest men, Tony Elumelu paid a congratulatory visit to President-elect, General Buhari, at his home in Daura, Katsina today April 15th. He also paid a congratulatory visit to former FCT Minister and Kaduna state Governor-elect, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in Kaduna. See the photo after the cut...

Photos: Kylie Jenner goes shopping with boyfriend Tyga

The 17 year old reality star enjoyed a shopping trip with her 25 year old rapper boyfriend, Tyga yesterday in California. See more photos after the cut...

Fallout of xenophobic attacks, Nigerians arm themselves in South Africa

According to this twitter user, his brother who is in South Africa has armed himself with a gun to protect his family from rampaging Zulu South Africans who have carried out xenophobic attacks on African immigrants in recent times. Sad.

May 29th handover: Ministers, Service Chiefs, others prepare handover notes

Ahead of the May 29th handover to the General Buhari-led government, the federal government has directed all Ministers, heads of agencies, Service Chiefs and others to prepare their handover notes.

According to an exclusive report by Premium Times, in a memo titled "Request For Hand Over Briefs”, the Secretary to the Federal Government, Senator Ayim Pius Anyim, directed that handover notes be submitted on or before April 20th.

The memo in part reads "You may recall that President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR has constituted a Transition Committee to midwife the handover of Government from the present administration to the in-coming one.

Pics: Kim Kardashian (once again) steps out in see-through leggins in Paris

Make-up free Kim stepped out in a see-through leggins as she visited the L'Usine gym in Paris yesterday. See more photos after the cut...

Comedian Alibaba and wife celebrate 9th wedding anniversary

Alibaba and his wife Mary are celebrating their 9th wedding anniversary today April 15th. The couple got married in 2006. Congrats to them.

Pics: Kim Kardashian erased from photo by newspaper in Israel

Kim Kardashian was cropped out by an ultra-Orthodox Israeli newspaper. Kim and Kanye met with the mayor of Jerusalem on their recent visit to Israel a few days ago to baptize North West, but when an Israeli newspaper wrote about the power couple's visit to the mayor, they made sure not to include her image in the photo. Lol. Left is the original pic and right is the photo the newspaper used. Lol...

CBN cuts annual overseas spending from $150,000 per Nigerian debit card to $50,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut the annual overseas spending by Nigerians using any Nigerian banks debit card from $150,000 to $50,000. It has also brought down the daily usage card limit to $300. According to the CBN, the move is being taken to reduce the pressure on the Naira.

In a circular signed and issued yesterday April 14th by the director, Trade and Exchange Department, Olakanmi Gbadamosi, the CBN said the new limit takes effect from Monday, April 13, 2015.

One year after, father of two missing Chibok girls narrates life without his girls

Reverend Enoch Mark pictured right, the father of two of the missing Chibok girls says the last 1 year has been like 10 years for him and his wife since two of their daughters, a biological daughter named Monica and an adopted daughter named Sarah, were kidnapped by Boko Haram on April 14th 2014.

In an interview with BBC, Reverend Mark described how he traced the sect members after they had abducted the school girls and how he got information that his daughter might have been buried alive following her refusal to convert to Islam. His interview after the cut...

Photo: Northern actors pay General Buhari a congratulatory visit

Members of Kannywood, the Northern actors group, paid a congratulatory visit to President elect, General Muhammadu Buhari at his home in Daura, Katsina state yesterday April 14th.

New video: Solid Star - Baby Jollof ft Tiwa Savage

Months after releasing the audio, Achievas Entertainment talented pop singer, Solidstar, releases the video to his major hit, "Baby Jollof". Collaborating with Mavins queen, Tiwa Savage, the video is a flirty flick which involves both artistes getting up close and sensual throughout the sequence of the video. Directed by Clarence Peters. Enjoy...(Buy on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bab)

Actor Tom Hank's wife Rita Wilson has breast cancer, removes her breasts

Tom Hanks' wife, actress Rita Wilson, 58, revealed yesterday in a statement released to People magazine, that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer & has undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

The mother of two said she underwent a breast biopsy that showed no sign of cancer but decided to seek a second opinion & was diagnosed with cancer this time. She underwent the double mastectomy last week. Below is what she said in the statement...

'Last week, with my husband by my side, and with the love and support of family and friends, I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction for breast cancer after a diagnosis of invasive lobular carcinoma. I am recovering and most importantly, expected to make a full recovery. Why? Because I caught this early, have excellent doctors and because I got a second opinion.'

Buhari will reduce petrol to N40 per litre - Tam David-West says

Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-West, in a telephone conversation with Vanguard said Buhari will reduce the current fuel price which is N87 to about N40 per litre when he becomes president.

“I want to assure you that by the time he takes over, petrol will be dispensed at N40 per litre. This is possible and he has the credibility to make it work. The major assignment of the president-elect when he's eventually inaugurated is to restore confidence to the industry. As military head of state, he dealt with the Federal Executive Council with the tenets of democracy. Buhari will build new refineries to make petroleum products available for the masses. No responsible government will allow the masses to suffer. He will strengthen the refineries within a year. It is possible as we won’t spend any amount in setting up a green field refinery. We already have a blueprint as we shall use what we have to get what we want." He said

Alison-Madueke denies that 6 countries turned down her asylum request

Yesterday Sahara Reporters published a blockbuster report they got from Business Council for Africa (BCA) claiming that Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been denied asylum by six countries where she had so far applied. The report claims she's looking for a country to run to before Gen. Buhari takes over as president because she's scared she might be probed or jailed.

But reacting yesterday, Alison-Madueke, through the Group Public Affairs GM of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Ohi Alegbe, said there's absolutely nothing of such happening. She said she has no intentions of either seeking asylum anywhere in the world or even relocating from Nigeria. Read the Sahara Reporters/BCA report after the cut...

Anna Ebiere defends Flavour fiercely, slams a fan who called him a tout

Anna Ebiere doesn't take lightly to people calling her man names. So here's what happened. A few days the former beauty queen who is expecting her first child with Flavour posted this photo with her bosom friend on her instagram page. One curious fan that goes by @Ogamadam saw the pic, spotted the flat tummy and asked Anna if she'd given birth. You would think Anna would ignore the fan, but no, she asked her what her business was. And when the girl laughed at her and called Flavour names, Anna let her have it. See the convo after the cut...

Photos of celebration in Ado Ekiti over Ayo Fayose's victory at the Supreme Court

Governor Ayo Fayose joined his supporters on the streets of Ado Ekiti today to celebrate his victory at the Supreme court. See more photos after the cut...