Terrorist Sects will “soon know our strength” - Buhari on Boko Haram

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has issued an audacious vow to crush the jihadi group, Boko Haram, which has tormented Nigerians for years, with an estimated 20,000 people killed.

In an address Wednesday after receiving his Certificate of Return as the president-elect, Mr. Buhari warned that the sect will soon know the “strength of our collective will”.

“No doubt, this nation has suffered greatly in the recent past, and its staying power has been tested to its limits by crises, chief among which is insurgency of the Boko Haram,” Mr. Buhari, a retired general, said in Abuja.

LMAO! That Moment When April Fool Jokes Goes Totally Wrong ... Read Here

This is so hilarious, I actually wonder what would be going through both of their mind after they find out it was just a prank. Today is actually April 1st and everybody knows the prank that goes with, but in this case, the prank actually becomes reality. 

A woman got more than she bargained for when her April fools joke went horribly wrong .When Hayleigh Mcbay dumped her boyfriend a prank but was shocked when he agreed with her..

Olly Murs plays April Fool's joke on superfan

Have you even wonder what it would be like getting fooled by one of your favorite artist or celeb? This is what Olly Murs did to one of his numerous fans. Continue Reading ....

Olly Murs played an April Fool's joke on a fan by telling her his concert was cancelled.

The 'Wrapped Up' singer teamed up with Hallam FM's Simon Morykin to play a prank on one of his superfans - Sarah Baxter from Sheffield, south Yorkshire.

Avril Lavigne confirms Lyme disease diagnosis left her bedridden

Avril Lavigne said she thought she was dying after a Lyme disease diagnosis left her bedridden for five months.

The Canadian singer started to develop symptoms on her 30th birthday, but had no idea what was causing them.

"I could barely eat, and when we went to the pool, I had to leave and go lie in bed," she told People magazine. "My friends asked, 'What's wrong?' I didn't know." 

Aubameyang eyes Europa League spot ahead of Bayern Clash

Borussia Dortmund's hopes of claiming what at one stage seemed an unlikely UEFA Europa League berth could hinge on getting a positive result against Bayern Munich, says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Jurgen Klopp's men sat in the relegation zone at the halfway stage of the Bundesliga campaign, but a top-six finish is now a distinct possibility.

Up next is Saturday's visit of champions and league leaders Bayern Munich, who will be eager to bounce back from a the 2-0 loss they suffered to Borussia Monchengladbach before the international break.

Banky W writes an interesting piece on the reflection of 2015 Election (READ)

EME Records CEO Banky W took to his blog to write an interesting piece on the 2015 presidential elections. Read below...

The morning after..

It has been quite an interesting time in our Nation's History. Exhilarating for some, disappointing for others... but interesting nonetheless. The announcement of the 2015 Election results has dominated every news medium, traditional and social media platform in the last few days. Alongside most Nigerians worldwide, I was glued to my television throughout the process as INEC members slowly read out each result from each state, and then as the Chairman Mr Jega gave the final results and declared the winner.

Now that the dust has settled a little, it's time to share some of my random thoughts on what has just happened, and celebrate/highlight some of the key factors.

Lupita Nyong’o illuminate in Bazaar’s May cover star

Lupita makes me proud, I don't know I just admire her a lot. She is a symbol and icon of true Africa beauty. And again Lupita Nyong'o nailed it as she make the cover of Bazaar's Magazine May Issue. Lupita Nyong'o wears Louis Vuitton dress, photographed by Alexi Lubormirski and styled by Miranda Almond for Harper's Bazaar.

See more stunning picture below ....

Bode George: "With Buhari's victory, I'll go on exile"

Chief Bode George who is the Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says he may be going on exile following the victory of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Maj-Gen Muhammudu Buhari (rtd).

George had said in an interview that he would proceed on exile if the APC wins at the federal level. Speaking with Vanguard, on the PDP’s defeat at the polls, the PDP chieftain said

Checkout Eva Alordiah Hot New Photo shoot for Up Coming Album

Isn't she gorgeous and hot? Yay to me she is, because you really don't have to show lot of cleavage for your to be called "sexy" Eva is expected to drop her forth coming album and took time to share some of her photo shoot as we anticipate the release. See another picture below ...

"President GEJ was a worthy opponent and I extend the hand of fellowship to him" - Buhari

Nigerian President Elect Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan for peacefully relinquishing power, a day after becoming the first Nigerian politician to unseat a sitting leader at the ballot box.

"President Jonathan was a worthy opponent and I extend the hand of fellowship to him," Buhari told journalists and supporters to loud applause on Wednesday.

"We have proven to the world that we are people who have embraced democracy. We have put one-party state behind us."

The margin of victory - Buhari got 15.4 million votes to Jonathan's 13.3 million - was enough to prevent any legal challenge.

Read Prof. Jega's audacious reply to Orubebe Drama at the ICC (VIDEO)

Ok the drama that took place at the ICC where the Presidential Election was been collated and announce has finally be transcribed. This is what Prof Jega calmly said to  PDP party agent Godsday Orubebe who created an embarrassing scene at the collation centre on Tuesday March 31st in Abuja.

"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"

So Cool! Ice Prince Zamani strike a photo pose with Rapper Jay Z

Not sure where they met but this is really cool, Ice Prince Zamani strike a photo pose with Rapper Jay Z and stop looking twice it is not photoshop, Its real! .... Big Ups Ice Prince

Mother allegedly 'Kills Son' In Restaurant Bathroom

A woman whose one-year-old son died after she locked herself in a restaurant bathroom with him has been arrested.

When workers forced their way into the locked bathroom, they found the boy, Gavriel Ortiz-Fisher, unconscious and foaming at the mouth, reports said.

The 20-month-old boy was taken to hospital but was declared dead.

Former President Obasanjo congratulates Gen Buhari on his Victory

Ex President Olusegun Obasanjo has also sent is congratulatory message to Gen Buhari on his victory at the just concluded Presidential Polls. In a message released this evening, Chief Obasanjo asked the President-in-waiting to be magnanimous in victory and also fight corruption when he assumes office. 

"With so much harm already done to many national institutions including the military, which proudly nurtured you and me, you will have a lot to do on institution reform – education, healthcare, economy, security, infrastructure, power, youth employment, agri-business, oil and gas, external affairs, cohesiveness of our nation and ridding our land of corruption.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar sends his Congratulatory Message to Gen Buhari

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar sends his congratulatory message to Gen Buhari via his social media page. Read Below ...

My hearty congratulations to His Excellency, General Muhammadu Buhari, for being elected the next president of our beloved county, Nigeria. You have led our party, the All Progressives Congress to an unprecedented victory within two years of it’s official formation, and in so doing, written the most important chapter of our democracy.

The great Nnamdi Azikiwe once wrote that “history will continue to vindicate the just”. Your victory in the polls, with votes from across the length and breadth of our country, bears witness to the acceptance of not just our party, the APC, but also your ideology of justice, fair play and zero tolerance for corruption as the bedrock for national rebirth.

FINAL UPDATES: Official Presidential Election Results so far as Release By INEC

Here is the final result of Presidential Election as release by INEC

As announced by the collating officer for Adamawa state
AA - 495
ACPN - 1166
AD - 595
ADC - 1012
APA - 1549
APC - 374,701 (APC wins)
CPP - 819
HOPE - 267
KOWA - 752
NCP - 1212
PDP - 251,664
PPN - 1163
UDP - 289
UPP - 334
Total valid votes  - 636,018
Rejected votes - 25,192
Total votes cast - 661,210

Official Statement by President Jonathan on 2015 Presidential Election

After the result of the just concluded Presidential Election was announce by INEC, President Goodluck Jonathan release an Official Statement ... Read Below

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 electoral laws, in seeking redress.

E​do State Government declares April 1st a public holiday to celebrate Buhari win #NigeriaDecides

The Edo State Government has declared Wednesday, April 1, a work-free day in the state to celebrate the historic victory of Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 Presidential election.

The state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, invited people of the state to a victory party which would hold at the Oba Ovoranmwen Square, Benin City starting from 3:00pm on Wednesday, April 1.

Top artistes, including Davido, Patoranking, Osayomore Joseph, Young Bolivia, among others, will perform at the party to celebrate General Buhari’s victory.

Report on The PDP Leader Who disrupt collation of Presidential Election Results #Orubebe #NigeriaDecides

As Nigerians anxiously await the full results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections results, some officials of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by a former minister, Godsday Orubebe, on Tuesday, disrupted the results collation exercise in Abuja, accusing the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, of bias.

Mr. Orubebe, a former Niger Delta minister, seized the microphone, and for several minutes insisted Mr. Jega leave the results collation centre at the International Conference Centre.

He said Mr. Jega’s conduct so far has shown he is clearly biased against the ruling PDP.

He said Mr. Jega acted promptly on complaints from the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, but refused to accept a petition from the PDP regarding the results declared so far.

UPDATES: Official Presidential Election Results so far as Release By INEC

More Results of the Presidential Election as release by INEC

As announced by Prof. Ahaneku, VC Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, RO for Ebonyi state
AA - 426
ACPN - 1214
AD - 1,133
ADC - 2,704
APA - 2,452
APC - 19,518
CPP - 2,345
HOPE - 989
KOWA - 913
NCP - 1,890
PDP - 323,653 (PDP wins)
PPN - 1,168
UDP - 624
UPP - 4,859
Total valid votes - 363,888
Rejected votes - 29,449
Total votes cast - 393,337

Military search in recaptured town of Gwoza see more More Women and Elderly Rescued

Find Press Statement from Nigeria Military below..

A number of women, the elderly and children who were locked up by fleeing terrorists in Gwoza have been freed by troops as cordon and search along with mopping up operations continue in the town. The freed hostages some of whom are so weak are being given medical attention while others are also receiving necessary care pending the arrival and activities of aid agencies. Some of them are also providing useful information for the intelligence in aid of troops operations in the area.

Dr Sid becomes certified as a Director from the New York Film Academy

Congratulations to the 'Orobo" crooner Dr Sid as he becomes certified as a music video/film director from the New York Film Academy, He shared his certificate on instagram.

Ondo State Police Parades Bodies Of Armed Robbers Who Robbed Banks (WATCH Report)

Few days ago we brought your report of one of the most deadly arm robber attack in Ondo State (Read Here) where arm robbers use bombs to invade banks and killing a bank manager for refusing to corporate.

Ondo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Isaac Eke, who briefed journalists in Akure while parading the bodies of the robbers said one of them was arrested after his men with joint force with the Army swift into action after the news of the arm robbery attack. 

Football: Southampton announce £33.4m profit

Southampton have announced a post-tax profit of £33.4million for the year ending June 30, 2014.

It is the first time the club, who finished eighth in the Premier League last season, have posted a profit since entering administration in 2009, when they were relegated to League One.

Total revenue increased to £106m (up from £71.8m the previous year), with the rise accounted for by the more lucrative television rights deal.

However, the St Mary's Stadium outfit expanded the wage bill from £41.4m to £55.2m and showed debts of approximately £50m.

Are you Missing the #NigeriaDecides Presidential Live Results by INEC? Click Here to Get Live Updates

It is possible that you might be missing the live transmission of the #NigeriaDecides Presidential Results, We are aware of that fact and that is while we have dedicated this page to you so you can get the live updates feed from around the world, including the result as it is called, the comments, and what are the people saying. All you have to do is stay glue to this page as it automatically updates within few minutes or better still refresh the page on your computer, mobile phone or a browsing gadget ....

Nasir El-Rufai lament heavy rigging allegations against the PDP #NigeriaDecides

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has tabled lots of allegations against the People Democratic Party (PDP) using his social media page to point out where the opposition parties has heavily rig the Presidential Results .... See what he posted below ...

Official Presidential Election Results so far as Release By INEC

Yesterday the INEC President, Attairu Jega receive results of the presidential election results for 18 states plus the FCT. With the result, the APC has 10 states, while PDP has 8 states plus the FCT, Abuja.

So far as at today March 31st, 2015 APC is leading with 8,520,436 votes while PDP has 6,488,210 votes.

The breakdown of the results from each states are as follows ...

Karreuche Tran confesses she still love Chris Brown

Model Karreuche Tran who recently split from Chris Brown after it emerged he'd fathered a nine-month-old daughter, Royal, with their mutual friend Nia Amey last year, has admitted she still has deep feelings for her on-again off-again boyfriend.

Speaking in an interview with life coach Iyanla Vanzant for OWN series 'Iyanla: Fix My Life', she said: ''I still love him. I've changed to help him - go to church, pray, yoga, meditate - if he were to change, we would be in a better place, but that's the problem.''

Neymar parties at Boujis nightclub after victory over Chile at Emirates

Brazilian footballer Neymar celebrated his country's one nil win over Chile at the Emirates stadium by partying at prestigious London club Boujis.

The 23-year-old sportsman – dressed in a black jacket, white t-shirt, high tops and sporting a pair of crystal earrings – dined at Novikov restaurant with his fellow players and manager Dunga before heading to the popular Kensington night spot.

On arriving the Brazilian footballer took time to greet fans and pose for a series of selfies before heading into the venue.

56-year-old man marries 9 year-old

A nine-year-old primary four pupil (name withheld) from Domiento, a farming community in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District of the Northern Region, has been rescued from a forced marriage.

Three persons have since been arrested in connection with the crime, which resulted in a bizarre case of murder in the family.

The terrified young girl is currently in the custody of her biological mother under the supervision of leaders of the community, who have promised to ensure her safety henceforth.

The stepfather of the victim reportedly married her off to his 56-year-old farmer friend in a different community despite fierce resistance from some family members who complained about the 47-year age gap between the ‘husband and wife’.