Artist Cynthia Lennon dies aged 75

Artist Cynthia Lennon - who was married to The Beatles musician John Lennon from 1962 until 1968 - passed away at her home in Spain  at age75, a statement on the website of the couple's son, Julian Lennon, has confirmed.

The message read: ''Cynthia Lennon passed away today at her home in Mallorca, Spain following a short but brave battle with cancer.

''Her son Julian Lennon was at her bedside throughout. The family are thankful for your prayers.

''Please respect their privacy at this difficult time.''

Chelsea Defender Filipe Luis does not plan to Leave Club soon

Filipe Luis insisted he wants to see out his Chelsea contract, despite struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge this season.

Brazil international full-back Filipe Luis has no intention of leaving Chelsea, reiterating his desire to remain part of Jose Mourinho's squad.

Filipe Luis has been linked with a return to former Atletico Madrid having only managed seven Premier League starts since leaving the La Liga champions for Chelsea in a deal worth £15.8 million in July.

Interesting Piece ... "In the Final Analysis" of Nigeria 2015 Presidential Election

Renowned writer Impact Ogbeide writes another interesting piece after the just concluded Nigeria Presidential Election. Very interesting to note, I discover something about Impact via his bio that he is actually the pioneer of the campaign "Change is Possible" and even had a theme song with same title as early as 2011 that's even before the slogan got heated up between our Nigeria Politics today. So is this a coincidence that the CHANGE is savoring in the Air now? He shared this beautiful piece via his Facebook page ... Read Below:

Best April Fooled Ever! Watch Rihanna Pranks Jimmy Kimmel On April Fools’ Day

So, so funny! For me this is the best April Fooled prank I have seen this year. This is really a massive prank, +Rihanna choose to fooled American television host, producer, writer, comedian, voice actor, musician and radio personality Jimmy Kimmel. I could only imagine what would be going all over Jimmy Kimmel head when he notice it was a prank. 

Bad Girl "RiRi" snick up to Jimmy Kimmel house in the middle of the night and blasted her new club banger, ‘B–ch Better Have My Money’ to wake him up. 

Watch the epic video prank here ... 

OMG See What Amber Rose & Blac Chyna plan to do to each other after club

This ladies shall, anyway both of them where former strippers so what do you expect? TMZ cameras caught Amber Rose and Blac Chyna leaving Ludacris' album release party in LA last night very drunk. The two girls entered their SUV lapping each other and began licking their fingers and explained what they planned to do to each other when they reach home. Hmmm.. 

Watch the video after the cut

Femi Fani-Kayode releases statement on the presidential election

Here is the Press Statement from Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Director Media and Publicity Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation.

Ladies and gentlemen of the media,

We have come here today to express our gratitude to the Nigerian people for the overwhelming support that we received over the last few weeks when it comes to the issue of the Presidential election.

We fought a virile, strong, aggressive and very effective campaign on behalf of our candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan and we put the case to the Nigerian people as to why we believe that he ought to have been elected as President for a second term.

Pictures as Buhari, Osinbajo receive their certificates of return

Big, Big, Congratulation to the General himself! Gen Muhammadu Buhari & his deputy, Prof Osinbajo have received their certificates of return from INEC. They received it from INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega at a ceremony held this afternoon at the International Conference Center in Abuja.

President-Elect of Nigeria Gen. Buhari Acceptance Statement

Read Below Gen. Buhari's acceptance speech below...

I am immensely grateful to God for this day and for this hour. I feel truly honoured and humbled that the Nigerian people have so clearly chosen me to lead them. The official announcement from INEC was the moment the vast majority of Nigerians had hoped and been waiting for. Today, history has been made, and change has finally come. Your votes have changed our national destiny for the good of all Nigerians.

INEC has announced that I, Muhammadu Buhari, shall be your next president. My team and I shall faithfully serve you. There shall no longer be a ruling party again: APC will be your governing party. We shall faithfully serve you. We shall never rule over the people as if they were subservient to government. 

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.