Buhari bars AIT from covering his activities

Security advisers of the President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Monday barred the television crew of the African Independent Television from covering the activities of their principal until further notice.  It was gathered that the security team cited adverse security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action.

Ex NDDC commissioner sentenced to 3 years in jail for stealing 56 transformers

An AkwaIbom State High Court has sentenced Pastor Godwin Moffat (pictured above), a former NDDC Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State, to three years imprisonment for stealing 56 transformers worth N220, 176, 320 which was  meant for oil producing communities in the state.

President Jonathan Sacks NHIS boss, Appoints Former Gov, Peter Obi as Chairman SEC

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Femi Thomas of his appointment with immediate effect.

President Jonathan’s House In Otueke!!!

This photo is released on Facebook by APC News Alert showing where Jonathan will stay after May 29th. The report claims that it is President Jonathan’s house in Otueke.

Missing $20bn: FG Releases FULL PwC audit report on NNPC’s accounts (DOWNLOAD)

Pres. Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the immediate release of the forensic audit by PwC into the accounts of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

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27 Apr 2015 ARE YOU IN A STORM? (1) 'A great storm arose...' Matthew 8:24

“President Jonathan is praying for Gen. Buhari”

The Presidency has said that President Goodluck Jonathan is praying for the success of the incoming administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. According to Reuben Abati, the president’s spokesman, the president is praying for Buhari to achieve.

How fuel can go for N40 per litre - Petrol marketers

Going with the suggestions of former Minister of Petroleum, Prof. Tam David-West, The Chairman, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mosimi, Ogun State, Mr. Adeleke Bada, has agreed that petroleum pump price can be N40 per litre, but only if the country refined all crude oil in the nation’s refineries.

Ondo State Deputy Governor IMPEACHED!

The Ondo state house of assembly has impeached the deputy governor of the state Alli Olanusi.

I Personally Told Jonathan To Concede Defeat – Apostle Johnson Suleiman

In this interview with GBENRO ADEOYE, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman, who prophesied that many politicians who lost in the last election would win, speaks on why some of his prophecies didn’t come to pass

10 years without a title - that's boring. - Jose Mourinho Slams Arsenal

Jose Mourinho took a thinly-veiled swipe at Arsenal and boss Arsene Wenger after hearing his side subjected to "boring boring Chelsea" chants during their goalless draw at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's fans vented their frustration as Chelsea took the point which ensured they will win the Premier League title if they beat Leicester City and Crystal Palace in their next two games.

PFA'S PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Six Chelsea players feature in the PFA’s Premier League team of the year, which was announced on Twitter ahead of Sunday’s PFA Awards ceremony. Player of the Year nominees Diego Costa and Eden Hazard are joined in the team by defenders John Terry, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic and midfielder Nemanja Matic, while Harry Kane features after scoring 31 goals for Tottenham this season. Manchester United’s David de Gea is named in goal, with fellow Player of the Year nominees Philippe Coutinho and Alexis Sánchez also included. Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand, who joined the Saints permanently from Chelsea in January, completes the team at left-back.

“It is not easy to be a Christian president” – Pres. Jonathan

• President Goodluck Jonathan said on Saturday that the pressures of being a Christian leader in the country are gigantic as people have bigger expectations.

“African countries are happy Jonathan lost; his victory could have collapsed Nigeria” – OBJ

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo said countries across the African continent are happy over the outcome of the presidential election in Nigeria, which saw the defeat of incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.

South Africa Blast Nigeria for reacalling its Ambassadors

The government of South Africa has responded to the decision of the Nigerian government to recall its top envoys from the country.

Nigeria – yesterday – recalled both its acting high commissioner and its consular general from South Africa but the decision has not been received very well by the South Africans who responded with a sarcastic statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

It recalled how it has handled incidents concerning Nigeria when it should have felt aggrieved and said it would ignore the outgoing government of Pres. Jonathan and just communicate with the incoming administration when it is sworn in next month.

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26 Apr 2015 ENJOY YOUR OLD AGE 'They shall still bear fruit in old age...' Psalms 92:14

Buhari lobbies for agric minister to be Africa Development Bank president

General Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect of Nigeria, has requested the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support  the candidacy of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina as the next president of the African Development Bank (ADB).

Buruji Kashamu: Buhari’s first litmus test

By Adekoya Boladale

From the breezing climate of the East to the ancient brown roofs of Ibadan, the rocky lands of Abeokuta up to the desert plains of the Nigerian savanah, the message of change rumbled through households, ransacked villages and huts. Some say it is a message of hope, some believe it is an oath for development while to others it is simply the struggle for a new beginning.

No matter how you caption it, the General Buhari’s twelve years aspiration to retake the presidential seat was one laid down on various promises against a perceived failed government. But amidst the promises of free lunch in schools, drastic reduction in prices of petroleum products, constant electricity, stipends to unemployed youths among numerous others, one which the whole world and indeed truly progressive Nigerians will focus on more is his overemphasized war on corruption.

Pres. Jonathan and Pres-elect Buhari Meet

A brief meeting took place today at the presidential villa between Pres. Goodluck Jonathan and Pres-elect Muhammadu Buhari. It held at the Banquet Hall of the State House.

Major asthma breakthrough as scientists discover root cause of the condition - and say a new treatment is less than 5 years away

Scientists claim to have found the root cause of asthma, a breakthrough which could pave the way for a new treatment within five years. 

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Dear friends, 

The picture above and the accompanying video is that of Adepoju Moronfolu Gabriel, who has been diagnosed with a heart condition, known as constrictive pericarditis (read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constrictive_pericarditis). 

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24 Apr 2015 THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT (1) 'He comforts us every time we have trouble...' 2 Corinthians 1:4

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23 Apr 2015 YOU CAN DO IT! '...we can certainly do it.' Numbers 13:30

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22 Apr 2015 PRACTISE BEING UNSELFISH (5) '...I am not seeking my own good but the good of many...' 1 Corinthians 10:33

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21 Apr 2015 PRACTISE BEING UNSELFISH (4) '...no man cared for my soul.' Psalms 142:4

“It is not difficult to put things in order. If we have the mind to do it.'' - Pastor Tunde Bakare advises buhari

Pastor and activist, Tunde Bakare, has advised Pres-elect that if he intends to govern and succeed as president, then he has to appoint the right kind of people. Bakare gave the advise at the Wema Bank 70th Commemorative lecture in Lagos.

Pres. Jonathan sacks Police IGP Suleiman Abba with immediate effect - names replacement

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Inspector General of Police, Sulaiman Abba, with immediate effect.

Egyptian ex-president Mohammed Morsi sentenced to 20 years in prison

The proverbial long arm of the law has finally caught up with former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi as an Egyptian court has sentenced him to 20 years in prison in connection with the deaths of protesters during demonstrations against his rule in 2012.

''Stop the killings within 24hrs or face a revolt.'' - Nigerians Threaten To Retaliate Over Xenophobia Killings

Numbering about 500, the protesters gave South Africa 24 hours to stop the killings or face the wrath of Nigerians.

“Barcelona Are Tired” – Suarez Laments

Luis Suarez has admitted Barcelona are suffering from fatigue ahead of their Champions League quarter-final, second-leg showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

Gareth Bale Has Been Ruled Out Of UCL Quarter Final Clash With Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid have confirmed that Gareth Bale suffered a calf injury in Saturday’s Liga win over Malaga and will miss the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico.

How the APC wants to get the transition right by Garba Shehu

For more than a week since the out-going Jonathan administration named its own Transition Committee, curiosity has acquired a new meaning all over Nigeria. There is not a day that passes without speculative reporting, 100 percent of it based on falsehood on what the in-coming government’s team will look like, who is heading its committees, and so forth.

“I Am A Man Of Peace." - Orubebe Denies Plotting To Kidnap Jega

Former Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe has denied reports his protests against INEC chairman,Jega at the presidential result collation centre ,was a deliberate attempt to cause chaos to pave way for Jega’s abduction and trigger national violence.

''We are a nation that loves peace'' - Zulu king denies igniting xenophobic attacks

Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini while speaking at an anti-xenophobia imbizo at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, denied that he ignited the xenophobic violence in South Africa.

'An election has come and gone, enough of the curses and attacks.' - Doyin Okupe can’t take it anymore

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, is utterly fed up with the ”curses, lies and attacks” being thrown in his direction and that of his principal, President Goodluck Jonathan. The ”deliberate falsehood and evil propaganda” has forced Okupe to churn out an epic rant on his page on social media platform, Facebook.

Enjoy the feast below:

Buhari Sympathizes With Nigerians In South Africa

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sadness at the violent attacks in South Africa that have targeted immigrants, many of them Nigerians. Mr. Buhari also commended the Nigerian government for taking steps to ensure the protection of Nigerians’ lives and property.

Nigerians lose N21 million property to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa

The Nigerian Consul-General in South Africa, Uche Ajulu-Okeke, said on Sunday that Nigerians lost more than 1.2 million Rand (N21 million) in the on-going xenophobic attacks.

Buhari’s Ministerial List: What to expect.......

About five weeks to the inauguration of the General Muhammadu Buhari government, the shape of the new cabinet is beginning to emerge. Daily Sun gathered that the next Federal Executive Council may be composed of Nigerians who are not only driven by the desire to restore the dream of the founding fathers but also share the modest lifestyle of the incoming president.

“President Goodluck Jonathan is naive. With him, we have no future as a people'' - Gov. Kwankwaso

Everyone now has a theory on why Pres. Goodluck Jonathan lost. Niger governor Babangida Aliyu says it is because he failed to keep to the terms of the single term pact he signed. Ahmed Gulak, the president’s former aide, says it’s because of moles like PDP chairman, Adamu Muazu. A PDP senatorial candidate from Osun said it’s because the president acted like president of the Ijaws and not of the whole country. Now Gov. Kwankwaso of Kano who is now a senator-elect, has added his voice.

A government of the people - Tolu Ogunlesi

Last Monday, I was briefly “detained” by a group of Air Force officers manning a checkpoint at the International Airport in Lagos. I was in a “Lagos Metro” taxi, approaching the ramp that leads to the airport’s departure level, when we encountered the checkpoint. The men ordered the car to park and then proceeded to announce, in that uncouth fashion we have come to associate with men in uniform in these parts, that taxis were prohibited from going beyond that point. I would have to alight and walk the rest of the way.

How to deepen our democracy beyond the 2015 elections - By Waziri Adio

The last 16 years have been very good for the democratic project in Nigeria. We have broken at least four records.

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20 Apr 2015 PRACTISE BEING UNSELFISH (3) '...take an interest in others, too.' Philippians 2:4

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19 Apr 2015 PRACTISE BEING UNSELFISH (2) 'Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.' 1 Corinthians 10:24

Report: APC zones principal offices: Senate president – North Central; Speaker – North East

As expected from a party which just recorded a most impressive victory at the polls, the APC is currently concerning itself with how to share the various positions available, starting with the national assembly where a delicate zoning formula has to be negotiated.

Buhari’s victory: Lest we forget the heroes

By Dele Momodu

“Once you start thinking about financial security, you’re beginning to run the risk of eroding your true self… Once you start thinking about money… I’m not sure you’re going to be able to take the risks you need to take. You want to stay clear of that; let that part, hopefully, take care of itself.”
– Robert Redford

Africa Magic to support Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015

Africa Fashion Week, the leading platform for showcasing emerging and exciting fashion talent in the country, has announced Africa Magic as its Media Partner for the 2015 edition of the Fashion Week in Nigeria.

"I will prefer to be called the wife of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria than the first lady of Nigeria." - Aisha Buhari

Wife of President-elect, Hajia Aisha Buhari, says in spite of the fact that the office she’s about to assume has lost his glory, she is not scared to take up the responsibility.

Lai Mohammed gives Olisa Metuh a schooling, offers hm Free Crash Course on how to be in the ‘opposition’

After the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party in the general election, top members of the party in many parts of the country have been defecting to the All Progressives Congress.

The defection spree has led to the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, to accuse the APC of plotting to destabilise the former-ruling party by poaching its key members.

He however, received a dressing down and schooling in opposition party-ism from his counterpart in the new-ruling party.

Why every leader must be on social media – The gospel according to Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is of the opinion that it is imperative for every leader, Nigerian or foreign, to be on social media.

Pastor Adeboye meets with UK Prime Minister, David Cameron

Pastor E.A Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) recently prayed for UK Prime Minister, David Cameron in London.

Strange Disease Hit Ondo State, Death Toll Rises to 31

At least 31 people have died from an unknown epidemic which hit Ode Irele, a serene community in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State after the ailment claimed another victim Friday evening. Victims wake up blind and dead a few hours later.

South Africa: Terrorism Thinly Disguised As A Phobia By Nengak Daniel Gondyi

I have visited South Africa twice and had the opportunity of meeting many remarkable people; but I should tell you that I did not particularly feel loved in South Africa. Personally, gauging the reaction of the other to my being is something I look out for and I have had interesting reactions in the places I have visited.

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18 Apr 2015 PRACTISE BEING UNSELFISH (1) 'You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.' Philippians 2:5

4 Classes of Ladies Who Experience Late Marriage

There are different habits that may hinder a lady from getting married. But here, am not going to talk about "Habits"of a lady but rather about "Kinds" of Ladies, that faces late marriage and most times, No Marriage.

Narrow Escape: Nigerian Guy who Claim To Have Met a Real Life Witch Narrates his Ordeal

READ THE TWEETS OF A GUY WHO CLAIMED TO HAVE MET A LIVE WITCH NIGHTS AGO

EKO HOSPITAL, A BUILDING OF DEATHS? (Very Sad Experience)

EKO HOSPITAL, A BUILDING OF DEATHS? (Very Sad Experience)

"This piece is a hard one for me to write, hard and very difficult. As I write this, I am filled with deep sorrow for what could have been that was not. This piece is not intended to do anything but to warn unsuspecting members of the public. A warning that is necessary at this time because “evil deeds thrive when good men do nothing”

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17 Apr 2015 GENEROSITY PAYS OFF '...The measure you use...will be measured to you.' Luke 6:38

Kane, Hazard, De Gea, Coutinho shortlists for Player of The Year Awards

Tottenham's Harry Kane is one of four players to make the shortlist for both the Professional Footballers' Association Player and Young Player of the Year prize.

Xenophobic attacks: Lawmaker wants Nigerians in South Africa evacuated

Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje has called for the evacuation of Nigerians within 24 hours from South Africa owing to ongoing attacks on non-indigenes.