Waooo! Zamfara Govt to Spend N40million in Helping Indigenes Find Love

The Zamfara Government has earmarked N40 million to facilitate a mass wedding, organised by the Association of Widows and Divorcees in the state.

Glory to God! Missin Orekoya boys found, back home with their parents

The three Orekoya boys, Aderomola Orekoya, 11 months, Adedamola Orekoya, 4 years and Demola Orekoya, 6 years, who were kidnapped by their 23 year old nanny, Mary Akinloye, on April 8th have been found. Their mother took to her Facebook wall to share the good news. But the family didn't say how they were able to get the children back or if they paid a ransom. We thank God they are back!

 http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2015/04/kidnapped-orekoya-boys-found-back-home.html

How we will stop Boko Haram, by Muhammadu Buhari

Being an opinion article by President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, as published in yesterday’s edition of New York Times
ABUJA— 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.

Meet Buhari's 150 'Cash' Cows: Photos

Nigeria President Elect Muhammadu Buhari,  was at his farm in Daura,Kastina to see his cows.

See photos of his cows below:

Oba Of Lagos Meets His Chosen One - Governor-Elect Ambode

Good moment as Lagos State Governor Elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu.

See Images Of 15 Celebrities With Botched Plastic Surgery

Change they say is constant in life! Therefore as the saying goes, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” To some celebrities beauty is in the plastic surgery office. Most famous people try to hang on to their youth or fix and unwanted feature by cutting, shaving or nipping it away. Not all plastic surgery jobs are good ones. As a matter of fact a lot of plastic surgery jobs only make matters worse. Once you get one thing done it’s easy to go back and get more done. Before you know it you’re addicted to cosmetic surgery and you are unrecognizable. The celebrities on this list can attest to that, because they all have to live with their botched plastic surgeries.

South Africans Get Xenophobic,Attack Other Africans: Graphic Photos

Other African Nationals in South Africa have been attacked by South Africans who want them out of their country. The South Africans are claiming that the foreigners are taking all their jobs.

Presently, stores have been looted, properties burned down and lives lost in the attack.

MUST READ. A TOUCHING STORY

The Honda crotch rocket rider was traveling at approximately 85 mph.
The VW driver was talking on a cell phone when she pulled out from a side street, apparently not seeing the motorcycle. The rider's reaction time was not sufficient enough to avoid this accident.

The car had two passengers and the bike rider was found INSIDE the car with them.

Burglars hacked to pieces with a Samurai sword after their victim fought back in an attack: Graphic photos

49 year old Dias Costa defended his home from four armed burglars by hacking them to pieces with a Samurai sword when they invaded his home in Cordoba, central Argentina late at night.

We Used Almajiris To Vote Out Jonathan says Kwankwaso

Governor of Kano state Rabiu Kwankwaso, says Almajiri votes were responsible for kicking Goodluck Jonathan out of the presidential villa in Abuja.

Kwankwaso decried the political play in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying it has divided Nigerians along religious and ethnic lines.

APC Sacks Three Chieftains For Diverting Campaign Funds

As part of efforts to show to Nigerians how transparent the All Progressive Congress (APC) administration is going to be, the leadership of the party on Tuesday sacked three of its chieftains for diverting campaign funds

PMNEWS reports that the Delta State chapter of the party expelled three of its chieftains for allegedly embezzling campaign funds as well as indulging in anti-party activities.

Minister Of Petroleum Alison-Madueke denies that six countries turned down her asylum request

This evening 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 this evening, 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...

Buhari will reduce petrol to N40/Litre - Tam David-West Boasts

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.

Excerpt from what he said! “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

Gumsu Abacha indicates interest to join All Progressive Congress

She express her interest to join the soon-to-be ruling party on her Facebook wall. What do you think?

Anti-amaechi Lawmakers Wins In Rivers State

In a latest development, Leader of the five anti-Rotimi Amaechi lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr. Evans Bipi, has made a return to the House after his victory at the polls.

Also, the lawmakers that rose against some of the decisions of the state governor returned to the House as they won elections into their various constituencies.

World Bank Backs Buhari To Probe NNPC, Others

The World Bank has thrown its weight behind President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation over allegations of missing funds.

Speaking in a video conference from Washington to journalists from across Africa on the release of the bank’s analysis of issues shaping the continent entitled, ‘Africa’s Pulse’, top officials of the bank commended President Goodluck Jonathan for exhibiting political maturity after the March 28 presidential election that would end the tenure of his administration on May 29.

Gen. Aliyu Mohammed Gusau Resigns?

Information gathered from Insiders whisper that the Minster of Defence Aliyu Mohammed Gasua resigned yestrday afternoon Monday April 13,2015 for reasons unknown and his resignation file is currently being processed!

The news of his resignation is still hush hush but will probably become public knowledge as soon as ''they'' are ready to let the public know....

I hope there will be no denials oh. As details is still sketchy............

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We Can't Cancel Rivers And Akwa Ibom Results - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it has no power to cancel the results of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.

It made this known to The PUNCH a few hours after the European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria on Monday called for a probe of the “severe problems” that characterised the polls in the two states.

The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu, said those calling on the commission to cancel the results were misdirecting their request.

He explained that once results had been announced by INEC , only election petition tribunals had the power to cancel and order fresh elections.

Idowu said, “The law does not allow us to cancel any result after it has been announced. Everyone knows this.

“It is only the election petition tribunals that can order that or even cancelled the elections. We would advice anyone who is aggrieved to go to the court. “

Also in Abuja on Monday, EU EOM said the elections in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states needed to be probed because of accusations of rigging, intimidation and violence by opponents of the winners.

Udom Emmanuel won the governorship in election in Akwa Ibom while a former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike, triumphed in Rivers.

The Chief Observer of the EU EOM, Santiago Fisas, said at a news conference that even though the elections witnessed “more efficient polling, “there were “increased incidents of violence and interference.”

He added, “On April 12, INEC referred to 66 reports of violent incidents targeting polling units, INEC officials, voters and election materials in 19 states in all geopolitical zones except for the North-East.

Abia state election is inconclusive says INEC

The Governorship election in Abia state has been declared inconclusive by the state Returning Officer, Prof Benjamin Ozumba. Prof Ozumba while briefing newsmen in Umuahia, the state capital yesterday, said irregularities in the number of registered voters in areas where elections were cancelled or did not hold was higher than the margin of difference between the leading candidates of the PDP and the All Progressive Grand Alliance in the election. A rerun will be conducted...Details later.

My Government can't promise to bring back chibok girl but will do everything in its power to bring them home- Buhari

President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari says his incoming government cannot promise the return of missing Chibok girls but that they would do everything within their power to secure their return. He said this in a statement he released yesterday April 13th to commemorate one year of the girls' abduction. The statement below...

Malala's touching letter to the missing Chibok girls

17 yr old Pakistani education activist and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai, wrote a touching letter to missing Chibok girls to commemorate their 1 year in captivity.. Full text of her letter below...

OLX Expands Platform with Tradestable Acquisition

Existing and prospective users of OLX Nigeria, the leading free classifieds ad site,
now have access to a bigger and more diversified platform, following the
company’s acquisition of Tradestable, its closest competitor in Nigeria.
A statement from OLX Nigeria reveals that, combining both platforms will make it
faster and easier than ever for users to trade and turn their items into cash.
The statement added that, the acquisition would also give consumers access to
more variety in products and services.
Commenting on the acquisition, the Country Manager, OLX Nigeria, Lola Masha
stated that with the acquisition, users would be able to choose from a wider
selection of items and be more successful in selling their own items to a larger
audience of buyers.

HERITAGE BANK CEO CALLS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF VISION 2020

The Managing Director of Heritage Bank, Mr. Ifie Sekibo has called on the government to ensure seamless implementation of the blueprint developed by the vision 2020 National Technical Working Group on SMEs as an efficient strategy to fast track the process of curtailing the growing unemployment rate in the country.
According to the Heritage Bank helmsman, all stakeholders in the nation’s economic sphere, especially the SME sector, must join hands in creating and sustaining an active SME revitalization drive through the establishment of a solid framework supported by clearly articulated government policy.
“The current high rate of unemployment in the country requires all stakeholders to work together in ensuring the quick revitalization of the SME sector as the primary source of creating jobs and fostering entrepreneurship among the youths. The Vision 2020 National Technical Working Group on SMEs has developed a blueprint for boosting SMEs and the government needs to do all within its power to bring up the fine ideas in the blueprint for implementation”.

Must Read- Five men that influenced Ambode’s victory (By Kola Popson)

A day to April 11, 2015, it would have been quite difficult for anyone to say confidently who would emerge the Governor-elect of Lagos State between the two major contestants, Akinwunmi Ambode of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Jimi Agbaje of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Though the supporters of both candidates would probably tell you that they were sure that their candidates would emerge the winner, the truth is that inside them, they were very doubtful of what the outcome of the results would be. However, now that Akinwunmi Ambode has been declared the winner of the 2015 Lagos State Gubernatorial election, it is pertinent to note those personalities whose traits, contributions and influences had helped swing the pendulum in favour of Ambode. There are many of them, but for the purpose of this piece, five key players would be considered.

Wale - The Girls On Drugs (Official Music Video)

MTV gets the green light to premiere Wale's new music video for "The Girls On Drugs." The song is off of his new project entitled The Album About Nothing................ Enjoy

Drama as Don Jazzy Crops D’banj Out From Photo, D’banj Then Posts Original Image

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D’banj’s Haha! Great drama on instagram from talented friends that no one was supposed to catch but I caught it…hehe. So yesterday, ace music producer and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy posted a throwback photo of himself and Enrique Iglesias with some friends on instagram (pic on the left). There’s no big deal to the pic at first until you see what D’banj did this morning…lol. He must have seen Don Jazzy’s post because he posted the original photo which showed that he was in the photo and was cropped out by Don Jazzy in his own instagram post…as reported by jones501
D’banj captioned his own ‘Instasize’ meaning this is the original size of the photo. Lol. Aww, love these two. Continue…

Gov. Election! APC. Wins 19 States, Leading In Four Others

AC Wins 19 states, leading in four others
LAGOS — WITH ferocious intensity, the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, swept into its kitty most of the 29 governorship seats contested at the weekend. The huge victory has catapulted the party to the enviable position of the dominant party in Nigeria.
With the results announced at press time, the APC won in 19 states and was leading in Plateau and Kebbi states while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Gombe and Enugu and was coasting home to victory in Rivers, Delta and Taraba.

This came as the PDP made in-road to the Lagos State House of Assembly winning six seats for the first time as APC’s Mr Akinwunmi Ambode won a tightly contested governorship election beating PDP’s Jimi Agbaje.

Mariah Carey Unveils ‘#1 to Infinity’ Album Cover [Photo]

It was interesting that after several days of teasing, Mariah Carey enlisted the help of fans to unlock the cover of her new album, ‘#1 to Infinity‘. We have to wait until tomorrow for more details, but you will be able to pre-order the album at 10am via MariahCarey.com. #RevealMariah thank u #lambily 4 joining the fun & revealing my new album cover! #1toInfinity................... Cool cover though.

Madonna Gives Drake a Mouthful of Tongue at Coachella :Photos

Drake brought out the legendary Madonna during his set at Coachella yesterday evening. After wrapping up her performance of “Human Nature” and a bit of “Hung Up,” Madonna exited the stage — but not before slipping Drake the tongue. We can only imagine what was going through Drake’s mind at the time… What do you think he was thinking?

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Nigeria's ruling party regains control of key oil state: election results

Port Harcourt (Nigeria) (AFP) - Nigeria's ruling party on Monday won back control of the key oil-producing state of Rivers, official results showed on Monday, after rigging claims by the main opposition.

Nyesom Wike, from President Goodluck Jonathan's Peoples Democratic Party, won 1,029,102 votes, while Dakuku Peterside, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won 124,896, the electoral commission said.
The APC, which previously controlled the state, described the result as "a rape of democracy" but the PDP said it was "a reflection of the people's confidence" in them.

US Presidency in 2016! Hilary Clinton declares interest to run

After serving the people by working at the top positions in US politics,Wife of former US President Bill Clinton, and former US Secretary of State. Hillary Clinton, 67, has declared her interest to run for president of the United State sin 2016. She announced her interest to run today April 12th.

"I’m running for president. Everyday Americans need a champion. And I want to be that champion. So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote - because it’s your time. And I hope you’ll join me on this journey.” she said

International Observers Call For Total Cancellation Of Rivers Elections

International election observers today called for the cancellation of the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria.

The leader of African Centre for Leadership Strategies and Development, Humphrey Bekaren, who spoke on behalf of the observers, made the call in Port Harcourt. He said the observers were shocked that INEC disregarded the widely reported violent irregularities to begin the process of declaring results in the state.

Election! PDP Wins 19 Seats in Ondo Assembly, APC Gets 5

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ondo State has won 19 out of the 24 seats in Saturday’s House of Assembly election declared by INEC.

The rival APC, which won majority of seats in the National Assembly as well as the presidential election in the state in the March 28 elections, won in only five constituencies.

The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the state, Mr Olusegun Agbaje, who reiterated the results of the election announced earlier at various constituencies, said results of the two constituencies in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state were still outstanding.

Agbaje said the collation officers for Ilaje Constituency I and Ilaje Constituency II were forced to declare the results under duress by armed thugs.

The officers in their separate reports to Agbaje had declared the results of the two constituencies inconclusive.

Gen. Buhari Vows to Prosecute Election Offenders

 As reported by Vanguard - President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to prosecute people caught indulging in election malpractices in the country,

According to him,that is the only way to prevent offenders from reaping from where they did not sow.

“I think it has to be totally exposed so that Nigerians will know which of the law enforcement agencies and at what levels is undermining the Constitution of Nigeria because the Electoral Act is derived from the Constitution of the country, so that in future, those who are in position will know that they are not beyond the law. I think that is what will bring more stability into the system. In view of that, I will try and work with the National Assembly to make sure that we do something about it.

Football- Unstoppable Arsenal cut Chelsea's lead to four points

England's Aaron Ramsey was the saving grace for the second place Arsenal as they cut down Chelsea's lead on the English Premier League table to four points on Saturday following their 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Turf More stadium.

Ramsey 12th minute strike gave the Arsene Wenger-led side the all important three points over Mike Dean's men, who defeated the defending champions, Manchester City at the Ethiad a fortnight ago.

The two teams needed the game badly- Burnley, to get away from the relegation zone but the Gunners gunning for the title as well as guarantee a comfortable place ahead of next season's champions league qualification.

Meanwhile, Yannick Bolasie's hattrick turned the stadium of light into darkness as Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace demolished 16th place Sunderland 4-1.

Glenn Murray gave the visitors the lead in the 48th minute of the game after which Bolasie put three goals in the net in 11 minutes to keep Palace 11th on the league table.

Tim Sherwood's return to White Hart Lane was unpleasant for the home team as Aston Villa stole all three points in their game on Saturday with Christian Benteke's 35th minute goal.

Tottenham had fired Sherwood following his poor performance at the club but it seems the Villa manager had paid them back with the victory that has kept them two places clear of relegation.

Swansea City 1 - 1 Everton
FT Southampton 2 - 0 Hull City
FT Sunderland 1 - 4 Crystal Palace
FT Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 1 Aston Villa
FT West Bromwich Albion 2 - 3 Leicester City
FT West Ham United 1 - 1 Stoke City
FT Burnley 0 - 1 Arsenal


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Gabrielle Union Reveals She and Dwyane Wade Have Separate Motorized Toilets

Recently, Gabrielle Union stopped by The Meredith Vieira Show where she dished on her and Dwyane’s married life. During their chat, the 42-year-old revealed that she wasted no time showing Dwyane her ‘comfortable’ side — not limited to wearing sweatpants, wrapping her hair up at night, and going #2. She then went on to discuss their ‘his & hers’ toilet situation.

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Election 2015 Rivers Youths Challenge Amaechi

In a tensed atmosphere of electioneering angry voters on Saturday stopped the Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, from accessing polling units in Ward 11, Rumueme, Obio Akpor and in Omagwa, Ikwere local government areas of the state.

The governor, who was on his way to his hometown Ubima in Ikwere Local Government Area of the state, had stopped by at the polling unit located at the Community Primary School, Rumueme.

A youth who pleaded not to be named for security reasons said trouble started when the governor stopped by the primary school in the early hours of the day.

According to him, Mr. Amaechi attempted to walk into the polling units located in the school after addressing security operatives who were guarding the area.


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Hehe? Is Empire’s (Hakeem) Bryshere Gray Dating Aspiring Singer Allonie Janet?:Photos

Empire star Bryshere Gray has long stated he’s single, but now photos of the 21-year-old all hugged up with apsiring singer Allonie Janet are popping up all over the Internet as reported by lovebscot.
Our friends over at The YBF did some digging, and here’s what we know:
Allonie Janet is a singer from Bryshere’s hometown of Philadelphia. She’s believed to be Bryshere’s girlfriend or possibly his ex-girlfriend. Whatever they were (are), they were (are) close judging from these pictures.

Preety Khloe Kardashian’s Divorce Case in Jeopardy of Being Tossed Out

Apparently Khloe Kardashian doesn’t seem to be in a rush to officially end her marriage to Lamar Odom. According to TMZ, Khloe has been dragging her feet by failing to file the proper paperwork that would grant the estranged couple a divorce, and now she risks having her petition for divorce completely tossed out.

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Get Well SoonNicki Minaj Poses for Some ‘Sick’ Selfies :Photos]

Nicki Minaj says she’s feeling a little under the weather, but unlike most of us who get sick and go into hiding for a few days — Nicki posed it up for the ‘gram.