Peace Ambassador Agency To Host 2015 Peace Conference In Abuja‏

 Peace Ambassador Agency is set to flag-off another peace related project and awareness campaign with the Theme "The role of the Nigerian Youths and Media in the forthcoming Elections. The sole aim of the conference is to sensitize Nigerians on the need to have a peaceful elections. Security assurance and as well as promote the ideals of peaceful living before, during and after the elections.

Boko Haram burns military camp in Yobe town

Suspected members of Boko Haram sect  attacked a military camp in Ngelzarma town of Yobe state, burning the military camp as well as a trailer load of grains meant for traders in the town.
According to Daily Trust, the sect members arrived the town at about 4pm and started shooting sporadically into the air. A security source who doesn't want to be named said that the attackers came in a very large number.

We'll go back to beg Obasanjo to come back to PDP after we've won the election' - FFK

 Excerpts from Femi Fani Kayode's interview with reporter - Seun Okin for Channels TV Politics.

I and my team underestimated Boko Haram – president Jonathan

President Jonathan said he underestimated the strength of terror group Boko Haram when he assumed office as President but now believes that the leader of the sect will be arrested before the elections.
    "I think the thing that has brought this government down with both Nigerians and non-Nigerians, is the issue of Boko Haram. One thing is that terrorism is all over the world, but they believe that we did not handle it the way we were supposed to handle it. Probably at the beginning, we and I mean myself and the team, we underrated the capacity of the Boko Haram. Capacity not in terms of what they have in Nigeria, but their international linkages, we underrated that and thought that we were dealing with some local elements that we could overrun.

Miss Ambassador For Peace Brand Queens Pay Charity Visit To Karmajiji Orphanage Home‏

 Recently Miss Ambassador For Peace Queens visited an Orphanage home at Karmajiji, an outskirts of Abuja town to share goodies and other food materials with them.

If You Don’t Have Your PVC, You Can’t Take Communion In My Church- Rev. Uma Ukpai

 Rev. Uma Ukpai of Victory Cathedral Fellowship Center, in Akwa Ibom, has announced to his church members yesterday that members who are yet to have their PVCs will not be allowed to have communion again in the church, except they present one. Ukpai said that, this election is too important for a Nigerian of voting age not to participate in it. Below is what he said;
“The 2015 general election is too important for a Nigerian of voting age not to participate in electing their political leaders for the next four years. If you are a true member of this fellowship and you have not collected your PVC, know that you will not partake in our communion service. We must take this election serious because we must rise up and protect our future.”

Jega Tells Senators He Can’t Guarantee Presidential Elections Will Hold March 28

 According to Saharareporters The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, has told Nigerian federal lawmakers he could not guarantee the 2015 general elections will hold on rescheduled dates in March and April.
At a meeting with Senators Wednesday, Mr. Jega said he could not commit himself to the “sanctity” of March 28 and April 11 – dates for the rescheduled Nigeria’s general elections.

Samantha Ubani, Miss Imo State Queen Releases Amazing Photos

 In truth, beauty has really designed her classic! There is no better description to give these photo shoots than to say they are simply amazing! The reigning Miss Imo State, Queen Samantha Ubani recently released an obviously ‎impressive and arresting photos on Indian-like costumes which have attracted a lot of commendations.

MBMN 2015-- Nigeria Models, Fashion Designers Get In And Register ''ASAP'' Its Most Beautiful Model In Nigeria Contest!!

  Most beautiful model in Nigeria pageant show is specially conceptualised to showcase beauty and fashion. It is a fashion runway contest that is geared towards promoting model's career as perfect springboard to launch her into the public or professional eye.>Entries are now open to all models (contestants), Modelling Agencies and African fashion designers

Graphic photos: Corpse of rape victim dumped in Imo community

 Confusion and apprehension have gripped the people of Umunneato autonomous community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, following the discovery of the nude corpse of a lady in their community.Investigation revealed that the discovery was made a day after the world celebrated the famous Saint Valentine’s Day, at Okwu village.

Olusegun Obasanjo Speaks On Why He Tore His PDP Membership Card

 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a phone interview with Premium Times has explained why he ‘tore’ his PDP membership card. As criticisms and commendations continue to trail his dramatic exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained how he arrived at the decision to dump the party to which he belonged for 16 years.

FG blocks N208billion ghost workers scam in the Civil Service

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala yesterday revealed that the federal government has blocked a N208.7 billion ghost workers scam in government parastatals and agencies after a biometric collection exercise carried out to get a proper data of federal civil servants revealed that 62,893 of the workers who were hitherto on the payroll of the federal government were ghost workers.
Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the Minister said when the biometric exercise was introduced, most of the civil servants did not show up, an indication that they were ghost workers and after their disengagement, the federal government has been able to save about N208.7 billion usually expended as salaries and benefits on these ghost workers

Boko Haram leader releases new video, vows to disrupt elections

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has released a new video where he vowed to disrupt the forthcoming general elections. The video which was released on twitter yesterday February 17th, showed Shekau saying in hausa language that even if he and his members are dead, Allah would not allow the elections to hold

Senate summons Prof Jega to explain election postponement

The Senate has summoned INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega to appear before them tomorrow, February. 18th, to explain the reasons for the postponement of the general elections. They also want him to bring card readers to demonstrate how they would use them during the forthcoming elections.

Photo: Channels TV reporter reports live from scene of explosion

The Channels TV reporter was reporting from the Rivers state APC campaign rally this afternoon when explosions went off and the guy quickly docked but continued reporting.

Photos:Obasanjo Tears his PDP Membership Card

 After months of heavily criticizing President Goodluck Jonathan, former president Olusegun Obasanjo, may have finally dumped the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obasanjo held a press conference on Monday, February 16, to state that he is no longer interested in the PDP.

Jail Claims By Obasanjo For Jonathan Is Real- Close PDP Source

 A top member of the ruling party has told punch that, the claims made recently by former president Olusegun Obasanjo that Buhari might jail President Jonathan if he gets into power is real and they all know. Below is how Punch reports it.The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) may meet before the March 28 presidential elections.

We’ll kill 20 for each police life lost during elections - AIG Mbu

According to a report on Premium Times, the newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Joseph Mbu has threatened to take the lives of 20 people if any of his men are killed unjustly during the elections. AIG Mbu made the threat at a meeting with the Ogun State Command at its Eleweran Headquarters, Abeokuta.  “If one of my men is killed, I shall kill 20 of them but don’t shoot first. If they shoot you, shoot back in self-defence. Anybody who fires you, fire him back in self-defence. We are in a critical period. We are not para-military. We must be bold and brave. Keep an eagle eye on everybody. We are authorised by the constitution to arrest before, during and after election. Our role is to ensure free, fair and violence free election.” he said
 AIG Mbu, is the same man who had a running battle with Governor Rotimi Amaechi when he served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers state.

Why Muna Obiekwe Didn't Ask For Help-Step- Sister Opens Up on Actor's Death

Muna Obiekwe's step sister Chinwe Obiekwe has opened up on the illness which claimed his life ..She also explained why he didn't ask for help ..In an interview with Inside Nollywood during his burial ,she said .Muna  was sick from last year October.It wasn't a normal Kidney failure.It was a high BP that prompted the failure .So he did not give us time to do the kidney transplant because his two kidneys failed.Assuming it was a normal kidney failure ,it was supposed to be one kidney.My uncles were planning to come back to Nigeria and operate on him/do the transplant..Then he died on Sunday

Graphic photo: Bomb blast in Biu, Borno state, at least 7 dead

 At least 7 people have been confirmed dead after a female suicide bomber blew herself up in a crowded market in Biu, the largest town in Southern Borno state this afternoon. According to reports, the suicide bomber targeted the market men and women who had come to buy and sell their wares as today was their market day.

Obanikoro sues Sahara Reporters, Punch, others

     Former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has gone to court to seek redress over a case of defamation of character by online newspapers Sahara Reporters and Premium Times. Joined in the suit are Punch Newspapers Ltd., Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Festus Owete, General Editor at Premium Times. The defendants had published an audio recording of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, purportedly in a conversation with other individuals to rig the Ekiti State gubernatorial elections, an allegation Senator Obanikoro and the others have since disclaimed.

AIG Ibrahim Maishanu Is Dead, Dies In Indian Hospital

 The Nigeria Police Force says it regrets to announce the sudden death of one of its most dedicated officers, AIG Ibrahim Maishanu, who passed away on Sunday, 8th of February, 2015 at an Indian Hospital while undergoing an undisclosed treatment.
AIG Ibrahim Maishanu until his death was the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information Technology, Force Headquarters in Abuja. He was aged 55.

Presidential Spokesman Doyin Okupe Discusses Political Masturbation On Twitter

Photo:Diezani Alison-Madueke Distributes Bags Of Rice On Behalf Of President Jonathan For 2015 Elections

She says it’s for the transformation of a better Nigeria under President Jonathan and Namadi Sambo.

INEC was never ready for elections - PDP Chairman Muazu says

PDP Chairman Adamu Muazu says that INEC was never prepared for the earlier proposed date of February 14th for the general elections.In a related development, the Chairman of the PDP Presidential campaign organization, Sen. Ahmodu Ali, at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, said the electoral body was never prepared for the elections hence the shift in the dates to save itself from monumental embarrassment.

President Jonathan To Speak On Current National Issues Tomorrow

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will host a special edition of the Presidential Media Chat tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11, 2015.
During the programme, which will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) from 1900 Hours, President Jonathan will respond to questions from a panel of journalists on current national issues.
All other television and radio stations in the country may hook-up to NTA and FRCN to relay the programme to their viewers and listeners.

Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)

February 10, 2015

Former Plateau governor's father kidnapped, abductors demand $10m ransome

Unknown gunmen kidnapped the 80 year old father of former governor of Plateau state, Sen. Joshua Dariye, and are now demanding $10 million for his release.
According to reports, nine gunmen stormed the residence of Pa Defwang Dariye at Mushere, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday night February 7th, shot sporadically in the air before gaining access into his residence and then whisking him away on a motorcycle.

President Jonathan Says: May 29 is Sacrosanct

 State House Press Statement

May 29 Sacrosanct, Says President Jonathan
Following the adjustment of the dates for the 2015 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from February 14 and 28 to March 28 and April 11, yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan has reassured the nation of his commitment to the sanctity of May 29, 2015 as the terminal date of his first term in office.

Presidency Shops For Jega’s Replacement?

With the successful postponement of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Presidency has launched a two-pronged war to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan wins the election convincingly.
Anambra Supplementary Election: INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru  Jega addressing pressmen , announcing November 30 for Supplementary election at  Anambra State  while National Commissioner Lawrence Nwuruku looks on in Abuja. Photo by Gbemiga Olamikan.

Full INEC Chairman's Statement on 2015 Election Schedule

    Ladies and Gentlemen, We invited you here today to make known the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the timetable for the 2015 general elections. Let me state from the outset that the Commission’s position was reached after carefully weighing the suggestions from briefings held with different stakeholders in the electoral process.
The conduct of elections in a country like Nigeria is invariably a collective venture that involves not just the Election Management Body (EMB), but also a diverse range of stakeholders, notably security agencies, political parties and their candidates, voters, as well as interest groups, such as the civil society organizations and the media.To guarantee successful conduct of elections, there are things that are wholly the responsibility of the EMB. But there are other things critical for the success of elections, which fall outside the control of the EMB.

PDP welcomes postponement of the 2015 general elections

The PDP has welcomed the postponement of the general elections. Reacting, the Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, Femi Fani-Kayode said the decision made by INEC was in the interest of the whole nation as well as a move to deepen our democracy.
    "Since this decision has been taken in the interest of deepening democracy and in national interest, we accept it in good faith and we commend INEC’s courage and obvious commitment to ensuring a free and fair election. With this decision, INEC has allayed the fears of many of our citizens that they may not have had the opportunity to vote for the candidates and parties of their choice on Election Day.

INEC To Decide Tomorrow If Elections Will Hold Next Week Or Not

 The pressure of shifting the forthcoming polls on INEC is yet to be over. In a statement released today by Kayode Idowu, the spokesperson for INEC Chairmain, Attahiru Jega, Mr Kayode made it known that INEC  has fixed separate meetings with chairmen and secretaries of all registered political parties, and resident electoral commissioners (RECs) for Saturday to decide whether to go ahead with the general elections scheduled for February 14 and 28.
According to him, the Commission will brief the nation on its decision with regard to whether or not the general elections will hold as currently scheduled.

Kim Kardashian goes full frontal Nude

Kim goes full frontal nude once again..

Kendall Jenner goes topless for Love mag

 Kim K's teen sister Kendall Jenner also joined her to strip for the February edition of Love magazine

Photos: Robert Mugabe falls down from Podium

 Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, 90, fell down steps from a podium after speaking to supporters upon his return from Ethiopia, say witnesses.
According to AP,Mugabe appeared to miss a step and toppled when he left the raised lectern at the airport Wednesday afternoon, according to several witnesses, who insisted on anonymity because of security concerns.

Pastor Adeboye reacts to alleged N6billion paid to pastors by PDP

Pastor E.A Adeboye has reacted to the allegations made by Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday, claiming that some pastors were paid about N6 billion by the PDP to discredit the APC and its presidential candidate, Buhari. Above is a message he shared on Facebook a few hours ago...

Rihanna stuns on the March cover of Harper's Bazaar Magazine

  Rihanna on the cover page of Harper's Bazaar US.

Most Governments all over the world do better in their second tenure-President Jonathan

President Jonathan has said he will do better when elected for a 2nd term.Speaking with traditional rulers in Kogi State before the presidential rally in Lokoja, President Jonathan said most governments worldwide perform better during the second term of their administrations.Vanguard reports..
According to the president, public office holders perform better during their second term because they have enough time to settle down and plan quickly.
He said:
     “Whatever we have done in the last four years, we believe that we will even do more in the next four years. Most governments all over the world do better in their second tenure.
    “This is because the Presidents are more stable that time, especially in this two-term arrangement. They sit down and plan for the country and focus on key areas.”

Pastors collected N6b to campaign against APC, Buhari - Amaechi

Gov Rotimi Amaechi, who is also the DG of the APC campaign organization has accused the PDP of paying some Christian clerics N6billion to campaign againts the APC and its presidential candidate, Gen Buhari. Amaechi made the allegation during the state's APC governorship candidate, Dr Dakuku Adol Peterside's campaign in Emohua local government area of Rivers State today.

Photo: Toyin Aimakhu takes a selfie with president Jonathan

She shared the pics on instagram.

Photos : Muna Obiekwe Laid to Rest

 Nollywood actor Late Muna Obiekwe is being buried in his hometown Umudioka in Anambra state.
May his soul Rest in peace.

Doyin Okupe predicts how GEJ will win presidential election

 Check out more of his prediction after the cut....

Woman dumps day-old baby by roadside

A new born baby, wrapped in a black sack and covered with a plaster on the mouth, died after being abandoned by the roadside in the Abule Egba area of Lagos by his mother, who's suspected to be mentally unstable.According to Punch, the baby was dumped in the area on Wednesday, January 28 and when people in the area saw the baby instead of helping the baby, they left him there for six hours until the baby died.

PDP condemns Buhari's refusal to participate in Channels TV presidential debate

The PDP presidential campaign group has condemned Gen. Buhari for refusing to participate in yet another presidential debate, this one organized by Channels TV in conjunction with ARISE TV and NPAN. A statement was signed by the party's presidential campaign spokesman, Femi Fani Kayode

"We have been informed that General Buhari and the APC have decided not to participate in the NPAN-Channel Television-organised debate after they had earlier agreed to take part in it. We had thought that having withdrawn from participating in the debate organised by Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), they would have availed themselves this second platform. Now that they have also turned their back on this, it is now very clear that General Buhari is incapable of engaging in rigorous live television debates on the issues of governance.

Buhari Is Running Away From Debates And Must Be Rejected Come Feb. 14- PDP

 General Muhammadu Buhari has said he will not participate in the debate organised by the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria, NPAN, and Channels Television, after admitting at first that he will. The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, through its spokesperson, Femi Fani-Kayode, has condemned him and his party, saying they are merely taking Nigerians for granted and they should be rejected at the polls come February 14.

Man hangs self in uncompleted building in Lagos

Residents of Ile-Iwe community in the Meiran area of Lagos State say they were shocked to see the dangling body of a stranger in an uncompleted building in the area.
Some of the residents told Punch Metro that the victim was on Thursday brought down dead from the rope with which he hung himself.