Prof. Jega officially declares Buhari winner of the 2015 presidential election

Come May 29, 2015, Nigeria will have a new president in the person of Gen. Mohammed Buhari. INEC chairman Prof. Jega just declared him winner of the 2015 presidential election having certified the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of votes in the election. Congrats Nigeria for a peaceful 2015 election. God bless President Jonathan for conceding. God bless Nigeria!

Ice Prince & Jay Z! Something Big is Cooking…

Nigerian rap star Ice Prince uploaded a photo of himself alongside music mogul Jay Z and fans are going wild with anticipation and speculation.

Ice Prince captioned the photo “#Roc The story Loading… Ice|Hov“.

The photo has gone viral and has been reposted by various celebs including M.I. This week, Jay Z launched streaming service Tidal with powerhouse celebrities including Madonna, Beyonce and Rihanna (Click to See Photos from the Launch).

Pres. Jonathan commended for Graciously Accepting Defeat | First Post-Result Photos

The outgoing President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been commended for accepting defeat after the monumental election result.

This is the first time in Nigeria’s democratic history that the opposition candidate has won the Presidential Election.

The first official confirmation of Muhammadu Buhari‘s win was a phone call from President Jonathan to the President-Elect. The Nation Newspaper Online confirms Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar who is the the Head of the 2015 Elections Peace Committee, gave the commendation while

Video Purportedly Shows INEC Officials in Akwa Ibom Engaging in Election Malpractice – WATCH

A report by Premium Times alleging election malpractice by INEC officials in Akwa Ibom, has got people talking.

According to the report, officials in Polling Units 009, 010 and 011 at Oniong West Ward 1, Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State colluded with PDP supporters in the area to rig the presidential and national assembly elections in favour of the party.

Here are excerpts from the Premium Times report:

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The ugly incident happened in the village square – Ikot Eko Ibon village – within the full glare of villagers.

INEC officials were done with voters’ accreditation as early as 1:30PM in the three units, but refused to commence voting until some PDP chieftains arrived around 4pm.

The PDP chieftains, who apparently were working in agreement with the INEC officials in the units, immediately ordered all the voters to move away from the polling centre.

In the midst of the confusion that ensued, gunshot was fired within the polling centre, prompting the voters who were mostly old men and women from the village to run away to safety.

The PDP supporters then had a field day thumb-printing ballot papers, under the supervision of INEC officials.

Security officials were not deployed in the three units. It is unclear if it is deliberate to allow the PDP supporters execute their plans without molestation.

One of the INEC officials in the units told PREMIUM TIMES he and his colleagues were under pressure from their ‘boss’ to assist the PDP win the elections, but didn’t however explain who the boss was.

Here is the video that was published along with the report:

Statement by President Jonathan on presidential election 2015

Official statement by president Jonathan after the announcement of the results of presidential election

Fellow Nigerians, 

I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure. 

Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our

Read Prof. Jega's epic response to Orubebe this morning

After PDP party agent Godsday Orubebe created an embarrassing scene at the collation centre in Abuja this morning, trying to disrupt announcement of results (read here) a very calm Jega told him;
 "Mr Orubebe, you are a former Minister of the Federal Republic .You are a statesman in your own right. You should be careful about what you say or what allegations or accusations you make. Certainly you should be careful about your public conduct"
 Jega's response to Orubebe has been hailed as mature and worthy of praise. In fact, there's a meaning for Jega now. 'Jega' - meaning - 'To be inexplicably chilled in the midst of stupidity or

Presidential election results for Kebbi - APC wins

 As announced by Prof Mohammed, Dep VC (Academics) Usman Danfodio University, RO for Kebbi
 AA -214
 ACPN - 361
 AD - 450
 ADC - 472
 APA - 2685
APC - 567,883
 CPP - 1794
 HOPE - 213
 KOWA - 448
 NCP - 519
 PDP - 100,972
 PPN - 547
 UDP - 207
 UPP - 238
 Total valid votes - 677,003
 Rejected votes - 38,119
 Total votes cast - 715,122

PDP Calls for Cancellation of Election Results in Kano

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kano State chapter, has called for the cancellation of results of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.

This is contained in a petition signed by the party’s Secretary, Alhaji Auwalu Danzabuwa, and made available to newsmen in Kano on Monday.

“The PDP hereby protests the way, manner and procedure adopted by your commission in the conduct of the above exercise. The party hereby demands the cancellation of

Obama plans first presidential trip to Kenya, father's homeland

Washington (AFP) - Barack Obama will make a long-awaited return to Kenya this July, visiting his father's homeland for the first time since becoming US president, the White House announced Monday.
During the much-delayed visit, Obama will attend a summit to encourage entrepreneurship and meet the country's controversial leader Uhuru Kenyatta.
Obama's late father was from a small village near the shores of Lake Victoria. He met Obama's white American mother in Hawaii, where they had a son before divorcing.
America's first black president has visited sub-Saharan Africa four times since taking office in

Buhari campaign group call for the arrest of Femi Fani-Kayode

Buhari Support Group has called on the law enforcement agents to effect the arrest of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode for saying that PDP had won in 23 states even when INEC had not announced any results. The group at a press conference in Abuja yesterday March 30th said Fani-Kayode through his action breached the electoral law
 "We strongly condemn in its entirety, the recent outburst and blatant misinformation of the general public by Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode that the PDP is already leading in

Rivers State Election Saga: INEC Sets Up Investigation Committee

Rivers State APC governorship candidate, Dakuku Peterside

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday set up a three-member investigation committee to ascertain allegations of discrepancies in the conduct of  the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Rivers.

The information is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Commission, Augusta Ogakwu, in Abuja on Monday.

“This committee is in furtherance to the allegation made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the call for

Presidential election results so far! PDP in early lead...

Presidential election result for Nasarawa state - PDP wins
As announced by Prof. Findadi VC of Federal University, Lokoja, who is RO for Nasarawa state
AA - 40
ACPN - 95
AD - 74
ADC - 105
APA -310
APC - 236, 838
CPP - 131
HOPE - 4
KOWA - 48
NCP - 222
PDP - 273, 460 (PDP wins)
DPN - 164
UPD - 23
UPP - 33
Total votes cast - 511,547
Rejected votes - 10,094
Total votes cast - 521, 641

Presidential election result for Oyo state -

US, UK Govt release joint statement. Say there are signs of political interference in collation of results

The US and UK government have released a joint statement appraising last Saturday's general elections. According to the statement posted on UK's Foreign affairs website here, both government said the elections have largely been peaceful but that there are disturbing indications of political interference in the collation of results. The statement below...
 Our governments welcome the largely peaceful vote on 28 March. The Nigerian people have shown a commendable determination to register their vote and

Dr Chukwuemeka Ujam pictured here was a PDP House of Representative aspirant in the just concluded 2015 elections. The former Commissioner for Land in Enugu State contested for the Nkanu East/West seat. He was allegedly caught with 4000 PVCs in Enugu yesterday by the military, who paraded him. More photos after the cu

Police Recover N9 Million & Ammunition Left Behind by Deceased Armed Robbers from Ondo Bank Attacks

In the aftermath of the robbery incident that occurred in Ondo State last week, which claimed the lives of at least two people, police have recovered N9 million as well as ammunition from 6 of the robbers who were killed during the incident.

 Vanguard reports that in addition to the N9 million recovered, “23 assorted fire arms, including 9000rounds of ammunition, 11 dynamites, 100 magazines, ten smoke hand grenade, three steel helments, police berets and uniforms, as well as nine exotic vehicles, were recovered from the robbers.”

Police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, confirmed the news.

Photo Credit: AP

From: Bella

Police Arrest INEC Officer in Taraba for Allegedly Collecting N20 Million Bribe from Politician

An INEC officer in Taraba State has been arrested for allegedly collecting N20 million bribe from a politician.
According to Vanguard, INEC resident commissioner in Taraba State, Alhaji Ahmed Makama confirmed the news.
Reports state that the electoral officer who was arrested was presiding over the elections in the Ibbi local government area of the state on Saturday.
Angry youths are said to have attacked the suspect, after they reportedly discovered that

President Jonathan wins in all 16 LGAs of Ekiti state

According to the INEC in Ekiti state, President Jonathan won in all the 16 Local Government Areas of the State in yesterday’s presidential election.

The Chief Returning Officer for the Presidential election for Ekiti State and VC of Federal University of Technology, (FUTA), Akure, Prof. Biyi Daramola said during a briefing with journalists at INEC office in Ekiti state that president Jonathan scored a total of 176,474 votes while APC presidential candidate Gen. Buhari got 120,332 votes. He PDP also won all the three senatorial seats and 6 House of Reps seats in the state

Election observers from the U.S. and UK who monitored the presidential and National Assembly elections in Rivers said on Sunday that they had concerns about the conduct of the election in the state.

Jennifer Lynne, Executive Director of Contact Project, a U.S.-based organisation, told newsmen in Port Harcourt that the observers monitored the election in six local government areas.

She said the observers observed challenges in the area of availability and

INEC this evening released results for FCT, Abuja and so far, APC is leading. APC won the Presidential election with 10,853 votes while PDP scored 7,762.

 Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Dr. Abdullahi Mohammed Evuti of the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Abuja told journalists that the council has 10 wards and the total number of registered voters is 42, 401, while accredited voters is 20, 017.

 A breakdown of votes received by political parties show ACPN 14, ADC 11, APC 10, 853, NCP 25, PDP 7,762, PPN 16, UDP 03, APA 26, AA 09, KOWA 03, CPP 16, HDP 02, AD 05 and UPP 02. Source -Vanguard

Rivers State Deputy Governor Tele Ikuru Decamps from APC to PDP

With barely a week left to the 2015 elections, the political landscape seems to be getting more intriguing and unpredictable.

And one of the current unpredictable incidents is that Rivers State deputy governor, Tele Ikuru, has reportedly decamped from APC to PDP.

According to Premium Times, Ikuru is one of Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s biggest allies, as a result, his defection was a surprise to many.

Reports state that Ikuru has been  Amechi’s deputy since 2007, and had been campaigning with APC alongside Amaechi until he declared his defection today.

Corps members in Kebbi state being taught to use guns? (photos)

According to a LIB reader who is a Corper in Kebbi state, he said Corps members are being taught how to use the m60 guns for protection because of the insecurity related to the forthcoming election.

 "The corp members were given security tips on how to prevent and handle mishaps in the course of the elections. They will not be given guns and ammunitions but in case the Boko boys decide to show their faces, Corpers will be able to help the security agents. After all, we are all serving our father's land." He said

Dignitaries at the event today where Corpers were shown how to shoot by soldiers include the Emir of Gwandu, Commanding officer of the 1Battalion Dukku Barracks Lieutenant colonel M.M Abu,  the Commissioner of police, Director of Ndlea, military and paramilitary personnel and some corp members.

Power grabbers want to truncate Nigeria’s democracy - Soyinka

In an interview with Sahara TV, Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, said 'illegal, sinister and power-grabbers' are bent on scuttling the country’s current democratic process, are agitating for an interim government and that president Jonathan knows these people.
“This is what bothers me deeply: There are people who see this as an opportunity for their own political and sinister activities in the country. Therefore, we are not even united against the dangerous enemy of the country. The elections themselves are being used as an opportunity of sowing bitter seed of discord and for power-grabbing.
“It is now an established fact that there had been moves towards scuttling the democratic process by instituting a so-called interim government. But the proof is there of some participants in meetings for the formation of an interim government. Why form an interim government when there is an electoral process?
"I went to President Jonathan and I asked him, and he was to all appearances outraged by the very suggestion. I remember he used an expression, ‘If such a thing is going on it is outside my wish or my will. After I have been elected by the entire nation, isn’t being the head of an interim government a demotion and an undignifying position?’
“Maybe there are forces in operation in this nation during this very critical period about which he knows of that is the answer which I could make and it is up to him to sort himself out in contending with these illegal forces,”
“I believe that these elections, going by his (Jonathan) body language… it is very difficult to penetrate truthfully and deeply into the minds of politicians… going by his body language, I think Jonathan has no intention of scuttling the elections.
“In other words, the elections would take place but what kind of elections would we have? And what might be the aftermath of the elections? He has repeatedly said, ‘I’m going back to Otuoke if I lose the election.’ I just hope we don’t wake up one day with our complacent attitude and find out that we, as a people, have been overthrown by very sinister, illegal and useless forces.” Soyinka said

Obama congratulates Netanyahu on election win

US President Barack Obama on Thursday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his recent election win, after a campaign that soured relations between the two allies.
Obama spoke to the Israeli leader “to congratulate him on his party’s success in winning a plurality of Knesset seats,” the White House said.
“The president emphasized the importance the United States places on our close military, intelligence, and security cooperation with Israel, which reflects the deep and abiding partnership between both countries.”
Ties have been tested by Netanyahu’s pledge on the campaign trail to oppose the creation of a Palestinian state, which had been the starting point of countless rounds of Middle East peace negotiations.
Obama waited two days before making the normally routine congratulatory call.
The White House said that during the conversation, Obama “reaffirmed the United States’ long-standing commitment to a two-state solution that results in a secure Israel alongside a sovereign and viable Palestine.”
Since the election, Netanyahu has sought to row back on his campaign rhetoric, but the White House has pointedly stated it will review policies that provided diplomatic cover for Israel at the United Nations.

Pope Francis Slams Boko Haram | Prays for Nigeria

Pope Francis has condemned Boko Haram for its violent attacks against Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, and prayed for the country.

In a letter titled Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Bishops of Nigeria, posted on the Vatican website, he stated:
“

Dear Brother Bishops,

While we walk this Lenten journey towards the Resurrection of the Lord united with the whole Church, I wish to extend to you, dear Archbishops and Bishops of

Pres. Jonathan Sacks FIRS Chairman Mashi | Appoints New Acting Chairman

President Goodluck Jonathan has fired Executive Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Alhaji Kabiru Mashi, who has served in the position since 2012, and has approved the appointment of Samuel Ogungbesan as

Dakore joins “Moments with Mo” as regular guest host!

Award winning actress Dakore Akande is set to join Mo Abudu, Dolapo Oni & Bolanle Olukanni as guest host on Moments with Mo.

Dakore is a brand Ambassador for Pampers Nigeria, Cow & Gate and also an Ambassador for ActionAid Nigeria with the aim of sensitizing

Liberated villages still not safe as Boko Haram members exist there - Gov Shettima

The Governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima says the towns and villages liberated by the Nigerian military is still not safe and habitable as there are still pockets of Boko Haram members in some of the villagers. The Governor said this in a statement released today where he spoke against the immediate return of villagers living in various IDPs back to

White House Receives Mailed Package Containing Cyanide

The White House received an envelope this week containing cyanide.

According to CNN, the Secret Service released the following statement on the incident:

“On Monday 3/16/15, an envelope was received at the White House Mail Screening Facility. Initial Biological testing was negative; however, on 03/17/15, the

Expand your real estate portfolio, with TRINITY RICH HAVEN

The TRINITY RICH HAVEN is an approved village excision, the entire land has a global survey and full layout showing all roads and the plots, there is no encumbrance whatsoever on the land. Subscribers to the ownership will have ease of verification and

GOOD NEWS! NIGERIA GOVT SLASHES ELECTRICITY TARIFF BY 50%

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has announced the immediate review of electricity tariffs by about 50 per cent. The Chairman of the Commission, Sam Amadi, who announced the review in Abuja, said the reduction, which takes effect from the end of March, followed the regulatory agency’s decision to remove collection losses from customer tariff under the multi-year tariff order. Amadi said following the approval of the multi-year

Photos: Buhari meets with UN officials in Abuja

Photos from the fatal accident on Ikorodu Road this morning

A fatal accident occurred this morning March 17th around 6:50am along General Hospital Road, Ikorodu. The disaster happened when a tanker carrying fuel lost control and ran into a popular cow market known as Odo-eran and burst into flames. One unidentified man was burnt to

GEJ, Jega, Security Chiefs in crucial meeting ahead of March 28th elections

President Jonathan is at the moment holding a crucial meeting at the Presidential villa with INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega and Security Chiefs over the forthcoming General elections.

 Professor Jega is expected to brief President Jonathan and the Service Chiefs about his commission's preparedness for the upcoming elections. Those in attendance include Vice President Namadi Sambo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim;

Former Speaker, Ghali Na'aba decamps from PDP to APC

Former Speaker of the House of Representative under President Obasanjo's government, Ghali Na'abba has decamped officially from PDP to APC. He officially resigned from PDP on March 15th.
Mr Na'ab arrived the APC National secretariat in Abuja this morning and was received by members of the party's National Working committee. The

Pres. Jonathan visits Atiku at home

President Jonathan reportedly paid an uannounced visit to former Vice President and APC Chieftain Atiku Abubakar at his home in Yola, Adamawa state on Friday March 13th. According to Sahara Reporters, among issues discussed was an alleged plan to make him, Atiku, head an interim government if Gen Buhari peradventure wins the Presidential

Buhari's wife's convoy reportedly attacked in Ilorin

The convoy of Mrs Aisha Buhari, the wife of APC Presidential candidate was reportedly attacked by some hoodlums around a film house along Emir road in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital this evening.

According to a statement by APC Chairman in Kwara state, Alhaji Balogun Fulani, 10 vehicles in her convoy were vandalized. Continue to read the statement posted on Bukola Saraki's Facebook wall. Meanwhile, Mrs Buhari and her women reached their destination in tact. They are pictured above with Bukola Saraki

GOVERNOR FASHOLA CHARGES NIGERIANS TO VOTE BUHARI OUT IF HE FAILS TO PERFORM

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State yesterday charged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), if he fails to perform in his first term if he is handed the mandate on the 28 of this month. Fashola, who spoke at an interactive session Buhari had with youth groups and students at the Muson Centre in Lagos, urged the youths to defend their votes, which he said did not mean fighting and

Senate summons CBN, AMCON over Cecilia Ibru’s assets

The Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Anti-corruption has summoned the management of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria to appear before it over seized assets worth N150bn.

The two federal government agencies had seized the assets in property and cash from the erstwhile Managing Director of the defunct Oceanic Bank International Plc, Mrs. Cecilia Ibru, upon her conviction for fraud by a court of law.

A member of the committee, who preferred anonymity, told our

APC warns PDP: Don't attempt to kill Buhari

The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr Lai Mohammed has sounded a warning to the PDP not to attempt to assasinate Gen Buhari or one of its Chieftains, Chief Bola Tinubu as it had allegedly done in the past. Lai Mohammed, who made the allegation in an interview with Punch yesterday, said any attempt on their lives would lead to consequences that will be very dear for this country.
 "I have never seen a government so terrified of elections as this present administration. And I have never seen a candidate so terrified of the opposition as Jonathan.
Even as recent as last week, (Ekiti State Governor Ayodele) Fayose was asking for the withdrawal of Buhari from the Presidential election; and it is just bizarre -but that coming from Fayose, one should not be surprising. Coming to issue of security, they have made an attempt on his (Buhari) life once before; it can be done again. But, let us warn them that any attempt on the life of Buhari or Bola Tinubu will lead to a consequence that will be very dear for this country. They should not even contemplate it.”he said
 In the interview, the APC chairman said the allegation leveled against President Jonathan's administration by Former President OLusegun Obasanjo in December 2013 that they were training sniper men to assassinate opposition politicians was true

 "It is true. They were trained in Belarus. They are security agents drawn from the NIA, the DSS, the Police, the Air Force and the Navy. They were trained on how to take out targets without any trace or without being discovered and they will leave the scene quietly.”he said
 In a swift reaction, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr Abdullahi Jalo dismissed Mr Lai Mohammed's allegations, calling on him to provide evidence to prove that the PDP had intentions of assassinating Gen Buhari

 "The PDP is committed to the election peace pact signed in Abuja. We will abide by it. It is a covenant we are determined to keep. Having said that, the burden of proof concerning Lai’s allegation rests on him and the party. In the usual manner of whipping up sentiments to deceive Nigerians, they have come up with this propaganda. Let him and his party provide photo, video, audio or meeting place where a plot to assassinate their presidential candidate was hatched. Nigerians have become wiser today. They cannot be swayed by the APC propaganda machine,” he said

After months of rigorous judging and endless rounds of shortlisting and decision making, Africa will finally witness the emergence of the winner of the 2nd edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature!

The prestigious event will have in attendance, Grammy

Kiss Kiss! Ice Prince shares New Loved Up Pic with his “Bae”

Rather than claiming he is single like many men in the spotlight, Ice Prince is happily proclaiming that he is in a relationship.
 The rapper who has been dating Ghanaian girlfriend Maima Nkewa for a few months, has been quite public about their love – from attending events together to instagram photos.

Today, the rapper and his girlfriend simultenously uploaded this photo. While Ice Prince shared the caption “#BackOnRoad #SouthAfrica  In a bit! A Prayer and

Senate Confirms Musiliu Obanikoro’s Nomination as Minister

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed Musiliu Obanikoro‘s nomination as minister after repeated deferments.

His nomination has sparked a bit of controversy as he was appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan despite allegations that Obanikoro played a key role in the purported election fraud in Ekiti, Premium Times reports.

The report also states that because

I have no hand in documentary of 'dirty love triangle between Pres. Jonathan, Patience & Deiziani' - Saraki

Find the statement below...
 The attention of the media office of Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been drawn to a purported allegation by Peoples Democratic Party that Senator Bukola Saraki who is one of the leaders of All Progressives Congress and a crusader of change in Nigeria is sponsoring a "Dirty Love Triangle between President Jonathan, Patience and Deiziani.
 Senator Saraki will like

Gov. Fashola calls on GEJ to caution his wife over recent comments

Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola has called on President Jonathan to call his wife to order over what he says is ‘inciting speech’ credited to her in recent times. Governor Fashola said President Jonathan’s silence over recent remarks made by his wife and some associates like Asari Dokubo indicates his approval.

He said this while playing host to the Chairman of