Big Bammy's Blog: 2015-03-29

Saturday, April 4, 2015

#BBB NEWS| A Letter To Muhammadu Buhari: And Now What? By Charles Odimgbe

My dear President-elect, with the election behind you and your emergence as the President Elect of Nigeria, please listen to these words that I speak as you ready yourself to form your cabinet and tackle the daunting multiple challenges facing Nigeria. Before anything else, please reach out to your predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, and the PDP in a very public way to assuage their fears and ask for their assistance and support as you go about the business of setting up shop in Aso Rock.

Foremost, remember you are now the first “Nigerian” happens to be a Muslim. You should no longer regard yourself as simply a Northerner, an Hausa-Fulani, or a general. You are indeed a Nigerian and the Number 1 Citizen of the country. Just as the disciples of Jesus forsook their relatives and followed Jesus, you must forsake yours to lead Nigeria. We know where you come from, who your friends are, what faith you profess, but all that has to be kept aside until you become a regular citizen again.

To effectively govern a diverse nation such as Nigeria, you must be a Nigerian every day. As the country’s president, you must separate Buhari the campaigner from Buhari the President and remain impartial and fair when it comes to matters of religion and ethnicity in this country.

During a stop by Power 105's Breakfast Club, Kendrick Lamar confirmed that he is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Whitney Alford.

"Yeah, definitely," Lamar said when he was asked about the rumors of an impending wedding. "I'm loyal to the soil. At the end of the day you want to always have real people around you, period."

Lamar and Alford have been dating for nearly a decade; the two met when they were in high school. Rumors began to circulate that the two were betrothed after Alford showed up to an album signing event for Lamar wearing a giant rock on her ring finger. The couple is, by all accounts, the very definition of Relationship Goals.

First of all, check out what they went as for Halloween:

Diddy continues to expand his empire into the TV realm. The multi-million dollar mogul inked a small screen deal with FX, Deadline reports, receiving the green light to executive produce his new animated series titled Brightmoor.

The synopsis follows the day-to-day instances of African-American adolescents in Detroit, Mich. who are students at Brightmoor Elementary School.

In this interview with DAYO OKETOLA and GBENRO ADEOYE, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, said he is more experienced than the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, to govern the state

Have you recovered from the shock of the recent election in Lagos State, which saw a close contest between your party, All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party?

I’m not sure it’s appropriate to use the word — shock. Let’s go back in history: in the 2011 elections, the President and PDP recorded 1.3 million votes in Lagos State. So for PDP to have recorded about 670,000 votes in 2015 actually means that it lost over 800,000 votes when you compare the two elections. That’s the way to look at it. Fewer people actually voted for him in Lagos State this time around. That’s the way I want to look at it. Maybe the other part is to say that the margin between APC and PDP was not much. We looked at the conduct of elections in relation to how the Independent National Electoral Commission performed. In Lagos State, you will see that in most areas, a whole lot of Lagos residents were disenfranchised due to no fault of theirs which could explain the number that came out to vote eventually. Also note that there were apprehensions before the last election; the whole place was militarised and everyone felt there would be violence and that it would not be safe. That could also account for why a whole lot of people kept away from the streets and did not come out to vote. I believe strongly that we will see a different pattern in the governorship elections.

#BBB NEWS| Kano INEC Commissioner, Family Burnt To Death

News just reaching Daily Independent has it that the Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Abdullahi Minkaila is dead together with members of his family. They were all burnt to death.

Minkaila was burnt to death along with his wife and two children, in an inferno which engulfed his residence on Thursday evening.

Eyewitness accounts has it that Minkaila and his family were rushed to the Murtala Mohammed specialist hospital where they eventually gave up the ghost on Friday morning.

The 19 All Progressives Congress lawmakers in Ekiti State House of Assembly have raised the alarm over an alleged plan by Governor Ayodele Fayose to attack them ahead of the April 11 Governorship and House of Assembly elections.

The embattled Speaker, Dr. Adewale Omirin, said their fears were based on information from Government House sources, hinting on a plot to attack‎ them.

Omirin, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Wole Olujobi, said the leaked report had already gone viral on social media,‎ adding that he would have disregarded the information if not for a similar‎ experience they had shortly after the governor assumed office.

The statement said, “Our fear is not without foundation following similar experience we had when gunmen in black jeeps were visiting our homes at nights to attack us.

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has said he will not accept a tenure renewal even if he is offered.

The tenure of Mr. Jega, appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2010 to replace the then chief of Nigeria’s electoral management body, Maurice Iwu, will expire in June this year.

Speaking in an interview with the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation Mr. Jega said having successfully accomplished the task assigned to him, another person should be given the opportunity to contribute his own quota‎.

Mr. Jega, a professor of political science, acknowledged that the task of leading INEC was a difficult one adding that he was not interested in tenure renewal and would not accept an offer of extension.

Ever wondered how some celebrities refuse to age and just stay looking younger by the day? High Lites With Ik comes back strong with this exciting and entertaining episode where rocking and enjoying life after 40 was the topic. I know some people are like ohh Really?? Yes Really!!

Also featured in this episode is a 'how to' segment where Oluwabibs play the role of funny Iya Sikira who teaches a young lady played by Yemisi Fancy some rather unconventional ways of staying young forever.

The guest on the couch for this episode is the ever gorgeous Ireti Doyle who discusses her career, life as an older actress with countless number of younger girls entering the industry and also how she manages to stay young, fresh and of course relevant in the industry.

After the interview she plays quite an interesting game with IK. This episode airs on Saturday at 8:15pm on Africa Magic showcase Channel 151.

In the meantime, hit the jump to see more photos from this exciting episode..

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick added to their growing family nearly 4 months ago now with their son Reign Aston Disick, baby brother to 5-year-old Mason and 2-year-old Penelope.

However, they’d yet to share a photo of Reign aside from a teeny tiny hand or foot, but finally, Kourt took to Instagram with the first picture, captioning it:

My little turtle dove angel baby boy Reign Aston Disick

Check out the adorable photo below..

A recording of the telephone call by President Goodluck Jonathan to Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on March 31, congratulating him on his victory at the last Saturday’s presidential election hit the Internet on Thursday. The recording revealed what transpired between the two leaders.

President Jonathan had reportedly called Buhari hours before the official declaration of the presidential election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission that Buhari had won the March 28 presidential poll.

The audio of the conversation credited to one ENDS.ng @EveryNigerian was titled, “Historic congratulatory call from President Goodluck Jonathan to President-elect Muhammadu Buhari on March 31, 2015.”

This gesture by President Jonathan had been praised in many quarters with Nigerians and world leaders hailing him for his demonstration of what they described as rare humility and spirit of sportsmanship.

French President Francois Hollande spoke with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on the telephone on Thursday and invited him to Paris for discussions on the expansion of trade between France and Nigeria.

A statement by the French Embassy in Abuja said the French leader congratulated Buhari on his success and noted the peaceful and fair electoral process which had enhanced Nigeria’s democracy.

“The French head of state assured the President-elect of France’s wish to continue the close relationship that existed with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, and reiterated France’s support for Nigeria and its neighbours in their efforts to combat the terrorist sect, Boko Haram,” the statement added.

Hollande also expressed his wish to expand trade between France and Nigeria and invited his Nigerian counterpart to Paris.

The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Chief Bode George, says the loss his party suffered in the presidential election has strengthened his resolve to ensure victory for his party in Lagos.

He, therefore, said that he would strategise and lead a massive campaign against the All Progressives Congress, which has been in power in Lagos for the past 16 years.

George told our correspondent during a telephone interview on Wednesday that he would lead the campaign of the PDP governorship candidate, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, like an army general.

He said, “I am here and I will be at the centre of operation. The people of Lagos also want a change and we are going to be here to lead the battle. The battle is on and the people of Lagos want a change and we will ensure that we get it right.

In a unanimous decision in Akure on Thursday, the Court of Appeal presided over by Hon. Justice A.G. Mshelia, dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore, from allegations during the August 9th gubernatorial election in Osun State.

The petition by Omisore and PDP stated that then gubernatorial candidate Rauf Aregbesola was involved in rigging the elections and committing electoral fraud in Osun State.

Iyiola Omisore has made headlines recently for his involvement with assisting to rig the Ekiti State elections by bribing Brigadier General Aliyu Momoh, conspiring to arrest opposition leaders, and deny access to polls by opposition voters.

The Court of Appeal, in addition to dismissing Omisore and PDP’s allegations, also upheld the cross-appeal by Governor Rauf Aregbesola that Omisore’s petition ought to have been dismissed before hearing as an abandoned petition.

#BBB NEWS| National Assembly Hails Jega On Election

The National Assembly on Thursday lauded the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on the successful conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections, which took place last Saturday.

It said this had shown the entire world that “democracy has come to stay in Nigeria.”

It however advised the commission to urgently address all the challenges identified during the polls ahead of the second phase involving the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, slated for April 11 to ensure a hitch free exercise.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on INEC, Senator Andy Uba, and his House of Representatives counterpart, Jerry Manwe, conveyed the position of the lawmakers to the commission during a courtesy call to INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega in Abuja on Thursday.

A former Niger-Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, otherwise known as Tompolo, has described the victory of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, as the will of God.

Tompolo’s statement comes less than 24 hours after another ex-militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, said he and his colleagues may be forced to return to militancy following President Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat.

Tompolo, alongside other ex-militants, had also threatened to wreak havoc if Jonathan lost the election.

However, Tompolo, in a statement by his spokesperson, Paul Bebenimibo, appealed to Nigerians to accept the outcome of the March 28 election for the sake of peace.

Muhammadu Buhari was born on December 17,1942, in Daura, Katsina State, to his father Adamu and his mother, Zulaihat. He is the twenty-third child of his father. Buhari was raised by his mother, after his father died when he was about three or four-year-old.

In 1971, Buhari married his first wife, Safinatu (née Yusuf) Buhari (First lady of Nigeria December 1983-August 1985). They had five children together, four girls and one boy. Their first daughter, Zulaihat is named after Buhari’s mother. Their other children are Fatima, Musa (deceased), Hadiza, and Safinatu.

In 1988, Buhari and his first wife Safinatu were divorced. In December 1989, Buhari married his second and current wife Aisha (née Halilu) Buhari. They also have five children together, a boy and four girls. They are Aisha, Halima, Yusuf, Zarah and Amina.

On January 14, 2006, Safinatu Buhari, the former first lady, died from complications of diabetes. She was buried at Unguwar Rimi cemetery in accordance with Islamic rites.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un has revived a decadent and sinister indulgence his father and grandfather enjoyed - an all-female "Pleasure Squad". (pictured above) Kim Jong-Un surrounded by adoring North Korean women

A South Korean newspaper has reported that the tyrant, who lives in luxury while his people starve, is recruiting beautiful young females to cater to his every sexual whim.

It is believed Kim disbanded the group who entertained his father Kim Jong-Il when he came to power in 2011.

But now Kim, who is married to singer Ri Sol-ju and has a daughter, has resurrected the tradition and sent out his officials to recruit "tall and beautiful" young women.

One source told Chosun Ilbo that the women are currently staying at the centrepiece Koryo Hotel in Pyongyang undergoing security training.

In China, internet addiction is a serious thing. And as these amazing pictures show, dealing with it is equally serious. The Daxing Internet Addiction Treatment Centre (IATC) is a military-style bootcamp nestled in the suburbs of Bejing.

The young men that enter its doors are subjected to a strict military regime of exercise, medication and solitary confinement. Any kind of electronic gadgetry is completely banned.

Additionally, patients are frequently subjected psychiatric assessments and brain scans to make sure they stay on the straight and narrow.

For the second week in a row, Kendrick Lamar is sitting on top of the Billboard 200 with 'To Pimp A Butterfly'. The album moved another 123k units (SPS,) with 107,000 of that number being physical sales.

Elsewhere on the chart, Action Bronson debuted at number 7 with Mr. Wonderful, moving 49,000 units in its first week out. Congrats!

Get the full top 10 list on the Billboard 200 below..

#BBB NEWS| We May Return To Militancy - Asari-Dokubo

A former Niger-Delta militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, says with the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan, he and other militants may be forced to return to the creeks.

Asari-Dokubo, who hails from the same state as Jonathan, said the voting pattern showed that the South-West and the North ganged up against the South-South and South-East geo-political zones.

The ex-militant said in a statement by his spokesperson, Rex Anighoro, that it was unfair that the minorities were being emasculated by the majority ethnic groups.

He said he feared that the government of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, would be vicious.

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, on Wednesday congratulated Hajia Aisha Buhari, wife of the President-elect on her husband’s victory during the Saturday’s presidential election.

In a three-paragraph statement by her media aide, Ayo Adewuyi, Mrs. Jonathan appealed to Nigerian women to support Hajia Buhari in order to succeed in her new assignment.

The statement read, “The First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan (Mama Peace) has congratulated the wife of the President-elect, Hajia Aisha Buhari on the election of her husband, General Muhammadu Buhari.

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has assured President Goodluck Jonathan that he has nothing to fear.

Buhari, in his acceptance speech after being declared the winner of Saturday’s presidential election and presented with certificate of return in Abuja on Wednesday, said “despite the rancour of the elections,” he harboured no grudge against anyone.

To prove this, he extended “a hand of friendship and conciliation to President Jonathan and his team.”

Buhari read a prepared speech in which he also reiterated his determination to end insurgency in the North-East, rescue the economy and stem corruption which he described as an evil worse than terrorism.

The President-elect, who was Head of State between 1983 and 1985, said even though there could be a disagreement between him and Jonathan over governance, the President remained a great Nigerian.

The beautiful and absolutely stunning Lupita Nyong’o covers Harper Bazaar UK – her third major magazine cover this year alone. The actress, whose Oscar-winning breakout film was 12 Years A Slave, graces the pages for the mag’s May issue.

The Lancôme brand ambassador danced all around her photo shoot, but later admits, “there was a time when I was afraid to dance. Lupita continues on with a story of being petrified to wiggle her hips.

‘My older sister would dance with abandon,’ she continues. ‘She would do it to entertain. I was so mortified at the thought of wiggling my body in any direction. And I wrestled with myself, because I didn’t want to be so self-conscious. I wanted to be able to enjoy music and not care that I looked cute. I don’t know when something switched in my head, but I’m so glad it did, because I feel like dancing, and being able to enjoy one’s body for oneself is such a precious, precious thing. For yourself, you know?’ She pauses. ‘If this had happened to me at a time when I couldn’t dance – ha – my God, I think I would be way more of a wreck.’

Aren’t we glad she broke out of that shell. See more photos from the shoot below..

United States President,Barrack Obama, on Wednesday, commended President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), for their public commitments to non-violence during their campaigns.

Obama, in a statement said President Jonathan placed Nigeria’s interests first by conceding defeat while congratulating Buhari on his victory.

“I look forward to working with President Jonathan throughout the remainder of his term, and I thank him for his many years of service and his statesmanlike conduct at this critical juncture. I urge
President-elect Buhari and President Jonathan to repeat their calls to their supporters to continue to respect the election outcomes, focus on unifying the country, and together lead Nigeria through a peaceful transition,”Obama stated.

The US President also commended the large turnout of voters, saying this shows the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles.

In his first press statement since being officially declared late yesterday as the winner of last weekend’s presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today praised outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan for “his statesmanship.” In addition, Mr. Buhari described his victory in the polls as evidence that Nigerians are seeking a better future. (pictured above) President - Elect Muhammadu Buhari during his acceptance speech this morning

Mr. Buhari disclosed that President Jonathan rang “at exactly 5:15 p.m.” to congratulate him on his electoral victory, urging “all Nigerians to join me in congratulating and appreciating Mr. President for his statesmanship.”

The triumphant APC presidential candidate also lauded Mr. Jonathan for engaging in a spirited campaign, describing him as “a worthy opponent.” Continued the president-elect: “I extend my hand of fellowship to him. I look forward to meeting him soon as we plan the transition from one administration to another. He will receive nothing but understanding, cooperation and respect from me and my team.”

Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has dedicated his win to Nigerians, saying they are the ultimate victors.

In a televised speech Wednesday, after the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, officially declared him the winner of Saturday’s presidential election, Mr. Buhari said “In a more profound way, it is you, Nigerians that have won. The people have shown their love for our nation and their belief in democracy”.

Mr. Buhari said Nigerians have made history, and that it was the resolve of Nigerians that made the change they were yearning for possible.

“The good people of Nigeria, answered the call of history. When the account of this fine moment is written, it will be said that it was the people themselves who led this nation to democracy,” he said.

Iconic singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell has been rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious in her Los Angeles home on Tuesday at 2:30 PM.

Although it is unclear what led the vocalist to the hospital to begin with, she was in the intensive care unit until late Tuesday night and still remains there now.

Whatever the issue is seems to be of a serious matter. However, according to sources close to Mitchell– she is now “awake” and “in good spirits.”

Mitchell is most famous for her hit-song “Big Yellow Taxi” along with a whole discography full of classics.

The European Union and France have congratulated the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and challenged him to focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The High Representative and EU Vice-President, Federica Mogherini in a statement on Wednesday on the presidential elections in Nigeria, thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for his great contribution to building the country and to consolidating its democracy over the past five years.

The VP said the EU looks forward to working with Buhari and his government in the future.

She acknowledged the candidates that have conceded defeat gracefully and urged those who wish to contest the results to do so through the appropriate procedures.

It was no secret that tickets for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight would be expensive and well some of the numbers have finally been released and it’ll cost you quite a grip!

A high-end NY-based “hospitality service” says it has the very first authentic ringside seats to the Mayweather vs.Pacquiao fight and they could be yours for $87,500-a-pop!

TMZ Sports spoke with Oren Partner — the head of Precision Concierge New York (PCNY) — who says he has 39 tickets to the fight ranging from upper level to ringside seats.

The prime seats — $87,500 for 6th row ringside but he only has two at the moment.

So, how did he get the seats since tickets have NOT gone on sale to the general public? Oren says he knows some very powerful people connected to the fight and many important people have backed him up.

Jay Z has recently made a huge investment on his purchase of Aspiro— the company that owns music streaming services TIDAL and WiMP—for a hefty $56 million.

Essentially, Hov is pushing TIDAL forward. During a press conference held yesterday (March 30), it was revealed that some of music’s elite are also partnering with Jay in the business deal, serving as co-owners: Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Usher, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Kanye West and more. But we must say: there were a few questions left unanswered.

To help us all out, Jay Z recently chopped it up with Billboard to discuss his reasoning for wanting to take over TIDAL, how accessible it will be for the public and how his relationship with Jimmy Lovine is standing.

See highlights from the interview below...

Your Excellency Sir: Let me quickly jump in front of the oncoming bandwagon in offering my congratulations. I know you do not have too much time for niceties because much has been left on the Augean Stables for you to clean up. Let me be one of the first to offer my two kobo on how you should begin the art (for, in Nigeria, it is indeed an art) of governing us for the next four years. My advice is neither in chronological order nor even in any order of preference. But most of it stems from lessons learned in the huge fall from grace to grass of your immediate predecessor, Mr. Goodluck Jonathan.

(Declaration of Assets) Even before your official swearing in ceremony scheduled for May 29th, go ahead and declare your assets as you promised. Do it publicly. In fact, find some money and buy space in a few national dailies and online media outlets and declare your assets. I am sure your Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will follow suit. Nigerians know both of you are not stupendously rich, so no need to worry about having to explain how you came about your assets. Then go ahead and make it (in private, of course) a requirement for all your ministerial, judicial and heads of MDA appointees, to also declare their assets.

#BBB NEWS| PDP Vows To Challenge Buhari’s ‎Victory at Tribunal

The Peoples Democratic Party has said it will challenge the outcome of the March 28 presidential election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, through its Chairman and Chief Returning Officer, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Wednesday morning, declared Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.)‎ of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the election.

The PDP through its agent at the National Collation Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, when the final result was declared, had refused to sign the result sheet despite its candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan, having earlier conceded defeat.

J. Cole can now update his discography with this stellar achievement. The Fayetteville native’s junior album 2014 Forest Hills Drive has hit platinum status.

The feature-less project dropped to fanfare in December, and has steadily climbed the charts and broke barriers every week.

His previous compilations, Cole World: The Sideline Story and Born Sinner pushed 735,000 and 720,000 units respectively, but his recent musical effort boasts over 1,000,000 copies, which includes streaming tallies as well.

Kevin Hart has been on a winning streak for quite some time now, and he’s about to cap off his undisputed trek with a high honor.

At this year’s MTV Movie Awards, the Get Hard actor will receive the Comedic Genius Award. This exciting news follows the 35-year-old entertainer’s appearance on Comedy Central’s “roast” of Pop sensation Justin Bieber.

The Philly native kept the jokes flowing throughout the two-hour long program, which also featured Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Martha Stewart and Shaquille O’Neal.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said despite his defeat in the hands of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress in the last presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party should be celebrating rather than mourning.

In his statement after the announcement of the election result, Jonathan said the PDP should be rejoicing because it had in the last 16 years steered the country away from ethnic and regional politics.

He said, “To my colleagues in the PDP, I thank you for your support. Today, the PDP should be celebrating rather than mourning. We have established a legacy of democratic freedom, transparency, economic growth and free and fair elections.

“For the past 16 years, we have steered the country away from ethnic and regional politics. We created a Pan-Nigerian political party and brought home to our people the realities of economic development and social transformation.

If President Goodluck Jonathan was afraid of the outcome of the just concluded presidential election, he never showed it. Before the election was held, he had started giving conditions on the type of people he wanted to dominate the forthcoming Eighth National Assembly

“I would want you to elect members of the Peoples Democratic Party to the National Assembly so that I can work with people who are not rancorous” – President Goodluck Jonathan told party supporters at one of his numerous presidential rallies.

But like the biblical Moses, Jonathan has failed to lead his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to his dreamland. His reign has brought to an abrupt end the 16-year uninterrupted reign of the party, whose former National Chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor, had boasted would remain in power for at least 60 years. A senior employee of the party told our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday that the former party chairman could have probably meant 16 years in his projection.

Fellow Nigerians, I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections.

I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure.

Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.

As I have always affirmed, nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else.

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) declared All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Muhammadu Buhari president-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari's All Progressives Congress won the 2015 Nigeria presidential elections by a comfortable margin of 2, 571, 759 votes after securing a total of 15,424,921 against Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 12,853,162 votes.

The announcement by INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega was met with jubilation from many in the streets of Abuja and Lagos, many of whom sensed president-elect Buhari's impending victory in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

International election monitors lauded Nigeria's 2015 presidential elections as free and fair. The European Union Election Monitoring Commission and African Union announced yesterday that Nigeria's election satisfied regional and international standards.

Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of the Saturday presidential election in good faith.

“The election result is the will of God and Nigerians and all lovers of peace, progress and development of Nigeria must accept it,” he said in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka.

After Three, Kourtney Kardashian looks better than most of these chicks with no kids! She took to her IG account to post some bikini flicks looking absolutely flawless.

Check out the KUWTK star’s lusty bikini body after the jump...

#BBB NEWS| ELECTION: US, UK Warn Against Manipulation of Results

As the meeting was ongoing, the United States and the United Kingdom expressed concern over what they called “disturbing indications” of a “deliberate political interference “ in the collation process.

The UK Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, and the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, in a joint statement posted on www.uk.gov, said “there are disturbing indications that the collation process – where the votes are finally counted – may be subject to deliberate political interference.”

Warning politicians not to undermine the independence of INEC, they said their observations so far showed that there had been no evidence of systemic manipulation of the process.

According to them, any plot to change the results would contravene the letter and spirit of the Abuja Accord, to which both major parties committed themselves.

Results from 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory so far released by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday showed the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari coasting to victory.

He polled 8,520,436 votes in the states and the FCT while his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart and incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan had 6,488,210 votes.

The Daura, Katsina State-born former Head of State won 10 of the states and Jonathan, eight plus the FCT.

The states cleared by Buhari are Kaduna, Kwara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Kogi and Ogun.

Jonathan captured Abia, Anambra, Nasarawa, Enugu, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Plateau and FCT.

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) announced the official results for the presidential races in Kaduna State.

The official announcement stated that the Buhari wins by significant margins in Kaduna.

APC: 1, 127, 760 votes
PDP: 484, 085

President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party has won last Saturday’s presidential election in Rivers State with a total vote of 1,487,075.

Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.) of the All Progressives Congress followed suit with 69,238 votes while KOWA party came a distant third with 2,274 votes.

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described the presidential and National Assembly elections as the most vicious, unprincipled, vulgar and violent he had ever witnessed.

Soyinka, in an interview with The Guardian UK on Sunday, was quoted as saying, “We’re talking about a very positive response by the public in terms of determination to register and vote but, you know, this has been one of the most vicious, unprincipled, vulgar and violent exercises I have ever witnessed.

“I just hope we won’t go down as being the incorrigible giant of Africa.”

According to Soyinka, the stakes appear to be so high that all scruples have been set aside and it’s very distressing to compare this election with that of 1993, which was one of the most orderly, civilised and resolute elections the country ever had.

#BBB NEWS| Be Patient, Vigilant, Buhari Tells Nigerians [TWEET]

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress , Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has appealed to Nigerians to be patient as the Independent National Electoral Commission collates Saturday’s Presidential election results.

The APC candidate, who is contesting the poll for the fourth time, gave the charge on his official Twitter page on Sunday evening.

He urged his supporters to be vigilant.

He said, “Fellow Nigerians, I urge you to exercise patience and vigilance as we wait for all results to be announced.” See tweet below..

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has dismissed claims of victory by the Peoples Democratic Party in 23 states as reported by the Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode.

Fani-Kayode had on his official Twitter page on Sunday, said,”As we speak now, we are winning in 23 states and we have 64 per cent while the APC is winning in 14 states and has 36 per cent.”

But Jega, in a series of tweets on the official Twitter page of INEC, countered the claim.

He urged Nigerians to be “wary of declaration from people who are clearly partisan.”

The Ambassador of the United States of America, to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle, on Sunday applauded the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to deploy technology for the conduct of the general elections which commenced on Saturday.

The ambassador, who spoke with journalists at the International Conference Centre, venue of the National Collation Centre of the polls results, said Nigeria’s Permanent Voter Card involved superior technology which his state of Virginia in the US needed to copy.

He said, “I am very impressed by the decision of INEC to use technology in this election. The Permanent Voter Cards are very high-tech.

“They are more high tech than my voter card from the state of Virginia in the US. My voter card does not have biometric. It does not have my fingerprint. The high-tech gives the process more integrity.” I congratulate INEC on taking the part of High-tech. I think we need to come and study it so that we can use it in my country.”

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Professor Attahiru Jega, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has denied claims that rigging or vote manipulation took place in Nigeria's Southeast or Jigawa State, claiming that INEC has not received any reports about any such events.

The INEC chairman confirmed that an INEC office in heated Rivers State was “torched”, mentioning that the Commission was investigating. The claims of INEC staff being substituted by untrained personnel at polling places were being investigated as well, according to the chairman.

“I have no information whatsoever about military interfering or working for a political party,” he announced, replying to reporters who asked about Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha’s claims of military interference in the state. Further, the chairman denied reports of military intervention in collation centers in the Southeast. He urged reporters to press the Imo State governor for more information.

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