Obanikoro sues Saharareporters for N1Bn over Ekiti Audio tape

The former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has instituted a suit against online news platform, Sahara Reporters following allegations of election rigging the latter levelled against him.

Other defendants joined in the suit are Punch Newspapers Ltd., Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Festus Owete, General Editor at Premium Times.

The suit was filed on Tuesday, 10th February at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja and Obanikoro is seeking damages of N1 billion, The Breaking Times reports.

What goes on Facebook is nothing but Political masturbation-Doyin Okupe

Special adviser to the president Goodluck Jonathan Dr Doyin Okupe has described whatever is happening on the social platform Facebook and Twitter inclusive as a Political masturbation, here is what he wrote on his facebook page

See Actress Dakore Akande looking faboulus in new photos

 The delectable actress looks amazing in these flawless new photos..She seems to have given up her dreadlocks for good..

INEC denies Jega replacement rumour

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said he does not have any plan to embark on terminal leave.

This was contrary to unsubstantiated report that Jega would proceed on a forced terminal leave on March 1.

But Jega’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kayode Idowu, denied this saying his boss was busy preparing for the conduct of the elections.

He said, “Jega is busy preparing for the elections and you are asking about terminal leave. Does anyone planning to conduct elections go on terminal leave? There is nothing like that.”

We will crush Boko Haram in 6weeks-Col Sambo Dansuki

Nigeria Troop has vowed to crush Boko haram just in time for the elections .Speaking to AFP on Monday the National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki assured that “all known Boko Haram camps will be taken out” by the time of the rescheduled vote which is March 28 for presidential poll.

“They won’t be there. They will be dismantled,” he told AFP when asked what gains could be made against the Islamists before the new polling date.

When reminded that the Federal Government has previously set deadlines to defeat the insurgents that have come and gone, Dasuki said that even if the goal was not achieved “the situation then would surely be conducive enough for elections”, with no need for a further postponement to voting.

Obasanjo endorses General Muhammadu Buhari

Former President and member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,  made his opinion known during an interview with the Financial Times at the launch of his controversial autobiography titled, ‘My Watch’, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Obasanjo said Buhari, who ruled Nigeria between December 1983 and August 1985, was aware of the challenges of Nigeria today and was qualified to rule the country.

He said, “The circumstances he (Buhari) will be working under if he wins the elections are different from the one he worked under before, where he was both the executive and the legislature – he knows that. He is smart enough. He is educated enough. He’s experienced enough. Why shouldn’t I support him?”

Nicki Minaj rock this See-Thru to TV Show (Photos)

Nicki Minaj wore this Roberto Cavalli mesh jumpsuit and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes to perform at  last night and was later interviewed by Craig Melvin for Today Show. See the photos after the cut...

Check out Halima Abubakar Stunning look in new photos

The beautiful screendiva  shared this very hot pics...She loves to rocks different wigs.
See another below

Kim and Kanye West meets Barack Obama

Kim shared this photo taken with president Obama when they were married for 6 months Meeting the president is one thing, getting a personalized note from him is another.. ..Obama wrote on the photo 'Thanks for the support and best wishes to you [and] your lovely daughter! Barack Obama.' 

We all know ever since president Obama mentioned people think Kim and Kanye are the ideal American dream when they are not,Kanye has gone on several rants,,slamming the president .He even took a dig at  Michelle Obama ..telling Ryan Seacrest Kim was more influential than the first lady

Photos from Psquare's Father's Burial

Peter and Paul Psquare's father was finally laid to rest in his home town in Anambra State .....More pics below

Barack Obama pays respect to New King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

The US President Barack Obama has paid a visit to Saudi Arabia following the death of late, King Abdullah.

Obama visited the new king, Salman on Tuesday, January 27 to pay his respects and to discuss the future relationship between the two countries, who are strong allies.

The US President had cut short a state visit to India in order to travel to the Middle-Eastern country before returning to Washington.

Obama was accompanied on the trip by his wife, Michelle and they were joined by Secretary of State, John Kerry.

King Abdullah, who was a close friend of the US, died on Friday, January 23 and was buried the same day according to Muslim rites. more photos below....

Nigerian and other four National to be executed in Indonesia for drug trafficking

 

The plea bargain by the Federal Government to Indonesia government to pardon Nigerians who are on death row proved abortive as the Indonesia is set to go forward with plans to execute 7 foreign drug convicts after their appeals for presidential clemency were rejected.

The condemned foreigners include two Australian leaders of the “Bali Nine” drug-smuggling gang and citizens of France, Brazil, Nigeria and Ghana, AFP reports.

Four Indonesians are also set to be executed, one on drug charges and the others for pre-meditated murder.

Reason why Gen Muhammadu Buhari boycotts BON presidential debate

Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), will not be featuring in the presidential debate organised by the Broadcast Organisation of Nigeria (BON).

 According Garba Shehu, directorate of media and publicity of the APC presidential campaign organisation, the boycott is due to the “unhidden bias and campaign of calumny by some key organisers of the programme, against the corporate political interest of the party (APC) and its candidates”.


cable.ng reports that, Shehu argued that the Nigeria Election Debate Group
(NEDG) powered debate was fraught with fundamental errors from the outset, by wearing the toga of

Gov Fayose again! Buhari is old and sick

Gov Fayose released another press statement stating why General Buhari un-electable  Here's a press statement  Read below...
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has pleaded with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC, especially former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu to be human enough to allow the party’s presidential candidate, Major General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) embark on his planned medical trip abroad.

The governor said Buhari was being prevented from traveling abroad for medical treatment, despite his ill-health so as to avoid controversies.

Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka quoted Governor Fayose as saying at a campaign rally in Omuo Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government that "Buhari is a car with a damaged engine but being packaged by Tinubu and his cabal whose only interest is the wealth of Nigeria."

See Queen Latifah and GFF in Sexy Bikini at the Beach

The US Tv star beautiful Queen Latifah  put her sexy body on display as she hit the beach with her boo.The two are on vacation in Brazil after her talk show was cancelled..

Beautiful woman

Gen TY Danjuma calls for arrest of Asari Dokubo,Tompolo and others

 

In response to the threat message issued by former militant leaders in Bayelsa sometimes ago, 

A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), has called for the arrest of an ex-Niger Delta militants, including Mujahideen   Dokubo-Asari and Government Ekpudomenowei(akaTompolo)   for   threatening to declare war against the nation if President Goodluck loses the February 14 election.

Danjuma, who described the threat as “unguarded and reckless,” warned that “miscreants” must not be allowed to hold the country by the jugular.

Dokubo-Asari, had at a meeting on Friday at the Bayelsa State Government House, Yenagoa, urged an end to what he termed, the intimidation of the Ijaw by other Nigerians.

Labaran Maku is an ingrate, a Liar-Ahmadu Ali

President Goodluck Jonathan; President of the Senate, David Mark; and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmadu Ali, on Tuesday lashed out at a former Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku, for dumping the PDP for the All Progressives Grand Alliance.

While Jonathan described Maku’s action as anti-party, Mark said the former minister was a liar while Ali described him as an ingrate.

They spoke at the Lafia Township Stadium during the PDP presidential rally.

Jonathan said there was no truth in the former minister’s claim that he (the President) encouraged him to join APGA.

The President said he could not be involved in anti-party activities.

Jonathan said he did not at any time have any discussion with him.

Soldiers Mistakenly open fire on Gov Shettima's convoy

Troops in Maiduguri, Borno State, ‘mistakenly’ opened fire on the convoy of Governor Kashim Shettima   as it approached a military garrison near the airport.

Shettima was on his way to visit   soldiers, who were wounded in the simultenous Boko Haram   attacks on Maiduguri, Monguno and Kodunga when the incident occurred on Monday.

Security sources, according to SaharaReporters, said   the governor’s protocol unit was to blame for the incident as it   failed to notify the military authorities about Shettima’s intention to visit the military facility on Monday evening.

An aide to the governor   was quoted by

Ghana pulls down Buhari Jonathan Billboard in Accra

 

The campaign billboards of two Nigerian presidential candidates erected in Ghana’s capital, Accra have been pulled down following an order by the country’s (Ghana) national security agency.

The billboards of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party featuring President Goodluck Jonathan, as well as those of the main opposition All Progressives Congress of Muhammadu Buhari, located on Accra roads, were pulled down over the weekend by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.

Nigerian Military recovers Rocket launcher,APC and other arms from Boko Haram

Gunshots boomed again in Monguno, Borno State on Monday as   troops, backed by fighter jets, launched a major offensive to recapture the city from militant islamist sect, Boko Haram.

“The operation resumed on Monguno this (Monday) morning through air bombardment to dislodge the insurgents,” a Defence Headquarters source told Reuters news agency.

The source made this known as the death toll from the foiled bid by the sect to capture Maiduguri is believed to have risen from 65 to 100.

The sect had launched   simultaneous attacks on   Maiduguri, Monguno, Kodunga and Gubio on Sunday. While its fighters were repelled in Maiduguri, Gubio and Kodunga, they overran Monguno after soldiers who   engaged them in gun battle retreated.

Miley Cyrus goes Braless at the Beach with her Boo (Nudity)

 Miley Cyrus is at it again, she hit the beach topless as she continued her Hawaiian getaway with her beau,Patrick..The singer showed off her perfect body with overwhelming confidence..

GOODNEWS! Boko Haram releases 192 hostage in Yobe State

Goodnews as Boko haram members on Sunday released 192 out of the 218 people abducted at Katarko town, Gujba local government area of Yobe state.
A prominent politician, Alhaji Goni Katarko who reunites with his family members told our correspondent that the insurgents called them and asked them to pick the captives at Woron yinwa village.

“They were so lucky to get lorry that conveyed them to Gazargana village were we picked them through the aid of military personnel. The military kept them in a camp and pleaded with us to leave them for security reasons”. he said

Goni said he has reunited with four out of his five family members abducted by the group.

President GEJ meets the Entertainers in Lagos-Photos

 President Jonathan met with Nigerian entertainers in Lagos this evening..Comedians ,actors and actresses, musicians were all there to show support for the president..

Among those who received the president were, Ramsey Noah,Bovi, Monalisa Chinda, Omobaba,Mike Ezorunye, Omawumi,Joseph Benjamin,Ini Edo,Zeb Ejiro Patience Ozokwor,Omoni Oboli and many more...

The last time he was meant to meet them, there was a bomb blast at the central mosque in Kano and he had to cancel his appearance ..

Check out 10 Beautiful African Queens at the 2014 Miss Universe Contest-Photos

My colour is black but I'm very talented and intelligent, Yeah that is the spirit of Africa, Ten beautiful African queens are contesting in the 2014 Miss Universe which will this Sunday Jan. 25th in Miami, Florida. Here are the queens in the traditional, swimwear and evening costumes, starting with Nigeria's rep above. See others after the cut...

Miss Angola below..

See the Crowd at President Jonathan Campaign in Borno

  President Jonathan took his re-election campaign to Maiduguri in Borno State despite the security challenges facing the North-Eastern part of Nigeria, yesterday, a mammoth crowd welcomed president Jonathan and his campaign team in Borno. He was also received by the"Shehu of Borno"

If the office of the first lady is constitutionally recognised, he will not tamper with it but-Mrs Aishat Buhari

The wife of the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has said her husband, General Buhari, will be guided by provisions of the Nigerian Constitution in all of his actions.

Mrs. Buhari said this in an interview with newsmen shortly after the inaugural meeting of APC Women Presidential Campaign Initiative, in Abuja, on Saturday.

She said if the APC took over government in May 29, strict adherence to the provisions of the constitution as well as respect for the human person would be its guiding principle.

According to her, the subject of whether or not there will be an office for the First Lady was not issue

National Security Adviser wants Feb 14 Election Postponed

The National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki(retd.), has canvassed the postponement of next month’s elections to give the Independent National Electoral Commission time to distribute over 30 million outstanding Permanent Voter Cards to registered voters.

Dasuki, according to Reuters, said he had told the INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega,   that a postponement within the three months allowed by the law, would be a good idea.

NCC has shut down the 35350 platform for sending N100 message to the Buhari fund raising campaign

The Buhari-Osinbajo Fund Raising Campaign on Thursday alleged that the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has deactivated the 35350 SMS platform it uses in raising fund for the actualisation of the presidency of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer, General Muhammadu Buhari
(retd.).
Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola who doubles as the Director of the Fund Raising Campaign stated this at a press conference staged at State House in Marina, Lagos. There, he stated that President Goodluck Jonathan has become so desperate that he is using the NCC to haunt the opposition party.

Gbam! Even Jonathan did not finish his PhD course but when it was presented -Obasanjo

 Buhari certificate scandal! this is what the  Former president said. . Read below...

The truth of the matter is that Jonathan is aware that Buhari is qualified to contest for President Election but some hawks with Jonathan, do not want him to contest Because they believed that he will win and come for them.

The issue came up in 2007, and we investigated and found out that his WASEC is with the military and that was why he was allowed to contest in 2007.

Buhari cannot listen to anyone about his certificates because as a General of Nigeria Army,he will speak when he chooses, not by Femi Fani Kayode and Okupe asking him.

Buhari should report to any nearest Police station for interrogation-Femi Fani Kayode

FFK, as he’s fondly handed this warning to the Peoples General while addressing newsmen in Abuja
“Information reaching us now has shown that the Presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed today (yesterday) in Kano at a press conference that the affidavit he swore to in which he claimed that his credentials were in the custody of the military was not true after all. The implication of the action of this so-called “Mr Clean” is nothing but perjury and we all know that this is a grave criminal offense under our laws and constitutio

A group of topless women protested on Rio de Janeiro's

  Awww, A group of topless women protested on Rio de Janeiro's Ipanema beach to demand the right to go topless on Brazilian beaches, which is against the law in Brazil.


It is currently deemed an obscene act punishable by between three months and a year in prison.
The protest, in which seven women publicly exposed their breasts for several minutes, attracted a good number of curious passersby and journalists to the iconic Rio beach..

Katsina Government College releases Gen Buhari's Certificate

Premium Times has exclusively obtained the secondary school certificate examination results of Gen. Online News portal Premium Times has exclusively obtained the secondary school certificate examination results of Gen. Buhari from the Government College, formerly Provincial Secondary School, Katsina, where he graduated from in 1961. The results, according to PT, confirms Buhari’s claim that he undertook the University of Cambridge West African School Certificate Examinations and obtained five credits in English Language, Geography, Hausa Language, History, and Health Science.

Premium Times obtained the computer printout from Cambridge University as well as a statement of result, signed by the current principal of Katsina College, dated January 21, 2015. See it after the cut

General Buhari addresses issues surrounding his certificate

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has addressed the issue of his ‘missing’ certificates.

Buhari spoke about his credentials today, January 21, during a press conference in Kano State.

The remarks of the former Head of State were also shared via his official Twitter handle, @ThisisBuhari and that of his campaign organization, @GMBCampaignOffice.

Tweets below:

Gunmen murder pregnant daughter of Gov. Almakura’s campaign manager

 

Unidentified gunmen have beheaded Mrs. Amina Suleiman, the daughter of the Director General of Governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al – Makura’s Campaign Organisation, Mr. Musa Illu.

It was learnt that the deceased, who was seven months pregnant, was assassinated on Monday in her home in Katsina State.

It was gathered that her husband, Mr. Mohammed Suleiman, was on his way to Zaria at the time of the incident.

Speaking with our correspodent in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, Illu’s younger brother, Namairo Babai, said late Amina was found in a pool of blood.

Bayelsa Youth Vows to disgrace Patience Jonathan in Bayelsa rally

Again, some Bayelsa State youths have issued a stern warning to the wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, not to visit the state during the Peoples Democratic Party presidential rally on February 5.

The youths from Bayelsa creeks, under the auspices of the Mangrove Boys of Bayelsa, warned on Tuesday that if the First Lady failed to heed their warning, she would be thoroughly disgraced and have herself to blame.

The warning came a few days after the Bayelsa Youth Vanguard issued a similar statement barring Patience from attending the proposed rally.

Reinforcing the position of the BYV, the creek youths asked Mrs. Jonathan to steer clear of the rally in her own interest.

The youths, in a statement by their President, Mr. Opuyo Engobara, and Secretary, Mr. Warrman Aderi, accused the First Lady of aiding his anointed governorship