Photos: Kamilah El-Rufai's welcoming into the El Rufai family

Pics of beautiful bride, Kamilah at her welcoming (Budan Kai) into her inlaws - ElRufai's family in Kaduna State...

Man arrested in Lagos for killing student over girlfriend

A 38 year old car wash attendant Monday Ekwekuba, an indigene of Imo State, has been arrested by the Lagos state Police command for killing 26-year-old student Wisdom Okafor pictured above in the Ojokoro area of Lagos State following a disagreement over the victim's closeness to his girlfriend.

Photos: Wizkid and Chris Brown Show Off In Concert

 Yesterday, Nigerian act Wizkid and his Amerian colleague and world renowned singer/ actor, Chris Brown perfomed together.
Wizkid went on to join Chris on the stage as he perfomed for the Durban, South African fans.
The show began with Algust Alsina setting up the tone for the evening and then Chris took the stage before inviting Wiz to thrill the crowd some more.

You will die if you fail to vote Ambode - Oba of Lagos threatens Igbos in Lagos

Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has threatened Igbos in Lagos, saying any Ibo man or woman who fails to vote Lagos state APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode as Governor in next Saturday's governorship election will die within 7 days. According to Oba Akiolu, he owns Lagos and his bidding must be done by everyone in the state.

Daily Independent reports that Oba Akiolu gave out the threat when he met with Igbo leaders resident in Lagos at his Palace yesterday April 5th.

Meet Harold Ekeh, the Nigerian student who was accepted into all 8 Ivy League schools

Nigerian high school senior Harold Ekeh, 17, who came to the US with his parents when he was just eight, has been accepted into not one, but 8 Ivy League universities. Now, he's trying to decide which one to go. He actually got into all 13 schools he applied to, including MIT and Johns Hopkins.

"I am leaning toward Yale. I competed at Yale for Model UN, and I like the passion people at Yale had." he told CNNMoney

I am not a miracle worker, Do not expect miracles - Buhari

President elect, Muhmmadu Buhari, has asked Nigerians not to expect him to perform miracles once he assumes power come May 29th. Gen Buhari said this while speaking on the war against Boko Haram in an interview with BBC. According to Buhari, the triumph against the sect members would not be immediately achieved once he gets into power but said with cooperation from Neighboring countries and the commitment of the military, the war would be won in a short time

I have been threatened for campaigning for GEJ - Ifeanyi Uba says

Coordinator of the Transformation Agenda of Nigeria, TAN,  Ifeanyi Uba has alleged threat to his life by some unknown persons for canvassing support for President Jonathan. At a press conference held yesterday in Lagos, Mr Uba said himself and his family have faced various threats from unknown persons in recent times. He also alleged that his businesses in Lagos have also faced some threats as well and that he has reported the threats to the appropriate authority.

Mr Uba also addressed insinuations that he plans to lead Ibo traders to the Oba of Lagos palace to pledge their support for APC Governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode. According to him, there is no truth to this allegation.

Banky W Presents His 'Reflections On Elections'

Nigerian musician, Banky W

 

Popular Nigerian musician, Banky W has written an interesting piece on the 2015 presidential elections in which he decided to share his “random thoughts” and “highlight some of the key factors”.

In the statement, Banky W congratulated Muhammadu Buhari on electoral victory and praised him for his determination and consistency of aim. Addressing Goodluck Jonathan, the singer thanked him for leaving a legacy of conducting a free and fair election in the country.

Mercy Johnson Talks About Her Husband, Marriage

Mercy Johnson and Family

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has explained how she has been able to make her marriage work for four years without issues.
The actress in a new interview with Leadership Newspaper revealed how she has been able to manage her marriage for four years. She also spoke about her first day at her husband’s house and how he asked her to cook to her greatest surprise and how she had to remind him she was MECRY JOHNSON. It’s an interesting interview, enjoy the excerpts below;

Masked gunmen storm Kenyan University this morning, 5 killed

Masked gunmen suspected to be members of Somalia Islamic sect, Al-Shabab, stormed Kenyan's Garissa University College, Garissa town, which is near the Somali border, this morning as students were praying in the school mosque and started shooting indiscriminately.

According to Kenyan's police spokesperson, Zipporah Mboroki, the attackers numbering about 5 killed two of the school guards as they made their way into the campus. Eye witnesses said the attack began around 5.30 this morning and said that about 5 people including students have been killed, many injured and there are reports of hostage taking.

Buhari's govt may be vicious - Asari says, threatens to go back to the creeks

Ex Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo says the emergence of Gen Buhari as the President of Nigeria in last Saturday's presidential election may signify the birth of a vicious government which may maim and murder the voice of the minority ethnic groups in Nigeria. Asari expressed his fears in a statement released by his spokesperson, Rex Anigoro yesterday April 1st.

Obama phones Jonathan, commends him for his statesmanship

I've said this before and I will say it again - for what he did to ensure a peaceful election in this country, no bloodshed because he lost and even calling Buhari to congratulate him, GEJ is my hero. Posterity will remember him.

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...

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

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

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

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"