Thursday, 2 April 2015

Must read! How Jonathan lost the Nigerian election - UK Guardian

UK Guardian's Max Siollun writes on the five major reasons President Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential elections. It's an interesting read. Find below...
Goodluck Jonathan has earned the dubious distinction of being the first president in Nigerian history to lose an election. In many ways, Jonathan was the architect of his own downfall. He made critical mistakes that turned the public and allies against him, and led them to gravitate towards the opposition. Here’s where it all went wrong: Continue...

Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Photos: Buhari kisses his wife passionately to celebrate winning the election

The new president-elect Gen. Buhari and his wife, Aisha, celebrate being Nigeria's next First Family in a loving way. See the photos after the cut...

With Buhari’s victory, I’ll surely go on exile – Chief Bode George

Following the emergency of Gen Buhari as the new President of Nigeria, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George says he may be going on exile.
"What will I be doing here? I can decide to go and live anywhere. Look at everyone surrounding him (Buhari). So, I am not joking about it, what will I be doing here? At 70, what will I be doing here? All we have been doing to restructure the country has been lost. We have been trying to ensure balance in the polity but all that has gone. What else will I be doing here?” he told Vanguard

Elvina Ibru opens up on why she doesn't want to get married

In this interview exclusive to LIB, Elvina Ibru, business woman & one of the daughters of billionaire businessman Olorogun Michael Ibru, opened up about why she doesn't want to get married, how the society pressures women into bad marriages. She also talked about having a child out of wedlock and also explains why she only dates younger men. Interesting interview. Read below...

Photos: Kylie Jenner steps out in double denim

The 17 year old, who is gradually turning into a fashionista, stepped out in a denim skirt & matching crop top to go shopping in Beverly Hills yesterday Tuesday March 31. See more photos after the cut..

Presidential election result: PDP says it would be heading to court

The ruling party, PDP says it would be challenging the results of the 2015 Presidential election. Dr Bello Fadile, the PDP agent who refused to sign the result sheet when called up by INEC Chairman, Prof Jega, told journalists in Abuja this morning that his signing the result sheet was inconsequential as they will be heading to court

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Photos: Jubilation at APC headquarters in Abuja

APC supporters pictured above celebrating at the party's headquarters in Abuja this evening in anticipation of INEC's announcement later today

Chude Jideonwo says GEJ has called Buhari to congratulate him on his victory

The commission will reconvene around 8pm to give us the result for the last state remaining - Borno, but as it stands, it looks like Nigeria now has a new president. Debola Williams and Chude Jideonwo who work with Gen. Buhari claim GEJ has called to congratulate Buhari over the election results.

See photos of the 10 Nigerian Celebs Who Skipped Voting Day


A lot of Nigerian celebrities and showbiz stars have been quite vocal, expressing their thoughts about a “free and fair” election while some openly campaigned for the candidates of their choice.
Sadly, not all starts have decided to give their vote to any candidate as most of them are out of town to headline concerts in other parts of the world. Here a list of notable stars that missed the election:

Adorable Photos From Simi Esiri's London Baby Shower

Adorable Photos From Simi Esiri's London Baby Shower
Over the weekend, Dr Sid’s wife, Simi had a ‘White themed baby shower’ in London.
The beautifully pregnant woman and her friends including Tiwa Savage came out in their numbers to celebrate with the’ mum to be’. Here are photos from the baby shower below:

What Court Did To Tinubu On Suit Against COAS

What Court Did To Tinubu On Suit Against COAS
National leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu

Following a suit filed at a Federal High Court, Lagos, on March 24, by the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu restraining the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah on human rights infringement, the court has given a date for hearing.
 
The Federal High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing on the fundamental rights’ enforcement suit filed by former governor of Lagos state through his lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) till April 20.

Pics of Buhari watching final results of the 2015 presidential election

His party is leading...so far! More photos after the cut...

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"