Buhari Expresses Satisfaction with Conduct of Polls

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections nationwide.

General Buhari said the hiccups experienced in few states over the card readers were not enough to cast aspersions on the election.

Graphic photos: APC members shot dead in Rivers state, many arrested

 I just received gruesome photos of dead men and a press statement from the APC in Rivers state. Looks like election in some areas in the state was very violent. Read statement below and see the pics after the cut.. *viewer discretion advised*

Police Arrests Man Who Uses Monkeys And Snakes For Robbery In Lagos

27-year-old Mohammed Nafiu, who uses monkeys and snakes to rob people of their money and valuables has been arrested by the police in Lagos, alongside his monkey.

The Kano State-born Nafiu, while speaking with the police, said he initiated this method of robbery operation some years ago with his accomplice, Nura, who is still at large.

Uche Jumbo shares a beautiful pic of herself in Dallas

uchejombo: My sefie game is 😎 #SunnyDayDallas hey lovers💋

#NigeriaDecides: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze at the polling centre in Ikeja

His message..

realchineduikedieze: Gdaftnun d gd ppl of Nig.,as u go out 2day 2exercise ur civil right pls remember dt ur future is in ur power 2decide. Election is not a do or die affair! Vote wisely! #Nigeriadecides

#NigeriaDecides: Actress Ini Edo casts her vote

Ini's message after casting her vote today..

iniedo: Done sealed delivered. Seee wasnt that hard .lekki booth 13 under 30 minutes i got accredited n voted.youths lets not sit on de fence let ur voices be heard.every vote counts.#votenofight# #teamgej2015

APC wins Obasanjo’s polling unit

The All Progressives Congress won the polling unit of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in the Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, beating the ex-president’s former party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to the second place.

INEC suspends election in Delta community over insecurity

The Independent National Electoral Commission has suspended election in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State after the police said they could not guarantee security in the area.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Anidi Ikowak, said in Agbor that some stakeholders in the area did not allow electoral officers to move voting materials to polling units.

One dies as PDP, APC supporters clash in Osun

There was panic in Ikirun, Osun State, on Saturday as the presidential election was ongoing when supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress clashed.

Olu of Epe’s son, five others drown after voting

Kunle Adewale, a son of the Olu of Epe, and five others drowned on Saturday in a river after their boast capsized.

It was learnt that Kunle, who is a Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, is the first son of the Olu of Epe, Oba Shefiu Adewale, who ascended the throne two years ago.

Photos: Meet the Guy that Proposed to Girlfriend at Polling Station

 A very remarkable day for them. See another photo after the cut..

Asari Dokubo says that no INEC officials will leave the centre as he fails to get accredited

Former militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has aired his displeasure after his PVC was rejected by the card reader at his polling unit  at Bakana in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The ex militant said no body would leave the polling unit till everyone is accredited as the card reader was also unable to accredit other voters .

He said it was a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise his people..

Photo: APC VP candidate Prof.Osinbajo and wife get accredited in VGC, Lagos

APC VP candidate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo pictured above getting accredited at their polling unit at Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos, this morning.

Photos: Lagos state Governor, Fashola and wife waiting in the queue to get accredited

Fashola and wife pictured at a polling unit in Surulere this morning to get accredited. APC Guber candidate Ambode was also seen in the queue. More photos after the cut...

Polls: Fmr President Obasanjo during the accreditation process

 The former President pictured getting accredited at his polling unit. More photos after the cut...

Atiku Abubakar & Shehu Shagari at their polling units

 The former president  and vice president were seen at their polling units this morning getting accredited. More photos after the cut...

Bomb blast hits Anambra polling unit

An explosion has occurred at a polling unit in Anambra State.

The bomb went off today, March 28, at a primary school in Awka, the state capital.

However, there were no lives lost and no one was injured in the blast.

Aliko Dangote pictured at the polling station

Africa's richest man casts his vote. Who knows who he voted for? Just wondering..

Tension in Oshodi over military presence

There was palpable tension in parts of Oshodi on Saturday as military men occupied some strategic roads in the area following an attempt by a mob to attack policemen and INEC officials on election duty.

Two killed as Boko Haram attacks polling stations in Gombe

At least two people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, residents and an election official told AFP.

The attacks happened in the villages of Birin Bolawa and Birin Fulani in the Nafada district of Gombe state, which has been repeatedly targeted by the Islamists.

An election official, who requested anonymity, said: “We could hear the gunmen shouting, ‘Didn’t we warn you about staying away from (the) election?'”

Bomb Explosion at Enugu Polling Centre

ENUGU – An explosion has occurred at WTC School 1,polling unit at about 7.38AM which left voters and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC, scampering for safety.

Two others were detonated at about 8.56AM at the same premises by the operatives of the Anti-Bomb Squad of the Enugu Police command.

INEC’s website was earlier hacked but now restored

The website of the Independent National Electoral Commission was hacked by a group that parades itself as Nigerian Cyber Army. The hacking was confirmed by INEC on its Twitter handle, @inecnigeria.

Thug tackles, apologises to Tinubu at polling unit

A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was embarrassed by a thug, Ise Aye, while Tinubu was doing his accreditation at polling unit 047 on Kaffi/Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja.

The thug, who had scars on his face and tattoos all over his body, shouted at the governor and accused him of neglecting some of the youths in the area.

Card reader failure: INEC okays manual accreditation

The INEC has given approval for its officers to accredit voters manually after being sufficiently satisfied that the Permanent Voter Card belongs to a prospective voter presenting it.

Photos: President Jonathan & wife at the polling center in Bayelsa

 President Jonathan and his wife Patience pictured at their polling unit in Otuoke, Bayelsa state this morning. President Jonathan is yet to be accredited following the failure of the card reader. The INEC officer tried reading President Jonathan's PVC but it failed after which Patience Jonathan's PVC was tried with no positive outcome. More photos after the cut...

Photos: Rtd. Major Gen. Buhari & wife doing their accreditation in Katsina

 APC Presidential candidate Rtd. Major Gen. Buhari and his wife Aisha pictured at his hometown, Daura in Katsina state this morning doing their accreditation. See another pic after the cut...

Boston Officer Who Helped Save Lives During Marathon Attacks Gunned Down

A decorated Boston police officer who helped the wounded in the aftermath of the 2013 Boston Marathon attacks and was later honored at the White House was critically injured Friday night after a suspect opened fire during a vehicle stop.

Officer John Moynihan, 34, was shot in the face just below the right eye and was “fighting for his life” in a medically induced coma, police Commissioner William Evans said.

Senzo Meyiwa's parents know who killed him: report

Slain Orlando Pirates soccer player Senzo Meyiwa's parents are adamant that they know who killed him.

According to Sam and Ntombifuthi Meyiwa, they know exactly who shot and killed Senzo in Vooslorus last year.

Jega: Expect Results of Polls in 48 Hours

As Nigerians troop out to cast their votes in an historic election, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega on Friday in Abuja said that the results of this Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections would be declared within 48 hours.

Germanwings crash: Co-pilot told ex-girlfriend 'one day everyone will know my name'

The Germanwings co-pilot who crashed his Airbus in the French Alps, killing all 150 aboard, told his ex-girlfriend that "one day everyone will know my name", according to German newspaper Bild.

In an interview, the 26-year-old flight attendant known as Maria W told Bild that when she heard about the crash she recalled Andreas Lubitz telling her last year: "One day I'm going to do something that will change the whole system, and everyone will know my name and remember."

Buhari Arrives Katsina for Election

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Katsina, en route Daura, his home town, where he is expected to cast his vote on Saturday. Mr. Buhari arrived Katsina Airport at about 4:40p.m. aboard a private Jet, Hawker 4000, with registration number ZS-Z0T.

Baby with two horns born in Osun(Graphic Photos)

 There has been shock and fear ,over a strange baby born at a maternity centre (name withheld) situated at Ifosan area of Ilesa, in Osun State.

Speaking with Saturday Tribune during the visit on Thursday, the proprietress, (she is called matron by her staff) said  the woman who gave birth to this deformed baby was “about 25 years old and she has been without a child for three years.”

Tim Cook to donate his fortune to charity

Apple CEO Tim Cook is giving hundreds of millions of dollars to charity.

Cook, who is close to becoming a billionaire, says he will pay for his nephew's college education, then donate the rest of his wealth to philanthropic projects, according to Fortune.

Cook isn't the first top executive to give his money away.

Don Jazzy and Godwin the Instagram Guitarist

The dude Don Jazzy is gradually changing his life. Congratulations bro!

Photo: Throwback pic of Will Smith

Same face from childhood

Psquare and Flavour in London for a concert

 Guys getting ready to do what they know how to do best. Could this be running away from the election hassles?? Just kidding!. See more pics after the cut..

Poll: 30, 009 policemen for North-East, Ebonyi, Imo

The Nigerian Police have deployed 30,009 police personnel in the North-East, Imo and Ebonyi states.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, has deployed no fewer than 20, 000 police personnel for the general elections in the North-East.

Photos: President Goodluck Jonathan arrives home state ahead of tomorrow's election

 

 Charity begins at home for Mr. President. See more photos after the cut..

Don Jazzy makes Godwin the guitarist's dream come true

Guys, do you remember the Don Jazzy and the Guitarist story yesterday? click here . The Mavin boss finally recorded Godwin the guitarist's first ever song.  See his message after the cut...

Okorocha’s aide arrested for arms possession

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rochas Okorocha, Mr. Okechukwu Okorocha, for illegally being in possession of arms.

UN gives $60m to Nigeria for elections

UN Secretary-General High Level Representative to Nigeria, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, said on Friday that the UN has given $6om to Nigeria to assist the country in the 2015 general elections.

Details later…

Hawks too scared to arrest Mandela’s grandson for fraud – report

Nelson Mandela’s grandson has had a case of fraud open against him since 2012, but the Hawks are too afraid to make an arrest, reported the Star on Friday.

According to the report, a case of fraud was opened against Zondwa Mandela, who is a director of Aurora, in 2012 after he deposited two fraudulent cheques into the account of a lawyer representing the company he wanted to purchase shares from.

Amokachi blames Keshi for Nigeria’s defeat to Uganda

Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi, has tried to distance himself from the limp display in the 1-0 loss to Uganda on Wednesday night.

The former Nigeria international claims Stephen Keshi picked the team and not him.

Rivers state APC chairman reportedly dumps party for PDP

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has been dealt another bitter blow, as the party chairman in Rivers state, Chief Davies Ikanya joins the legion of members that have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Jeremy Clarkson courted by Russian Ministry of Defence TV station to present motoring show

Jeremy Clarkson is reportedly wanted by a Russian TV station to present a motoring show.

TV network Zvezda, which is owned by the Russian Ministry of Defence, published an open letter on its website in English inviting Clarkson to accept its offer to front a Russian version of Top Gear.

BREAKING: Police summon El-Rufai, other APC bigwigs, hours to elections

The Kaduna state Police Command on Friday summoned the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Nasir El-Rufai, and two other bigwigs of the party to report for questioning in their offices.

Pope sends offering to Nigerian families affected by Boko Haram

Just a week after writing a warm letter of encouragement to Nigerians, Pope Francis today March 27th donated money from the Italian church offerings to Nigerian families affected by Boko Haram activities in the north According to Vatican press, Pope Francis referred to the money as a "tangible sign of solidarity" to the affected families, adding that the Pope does not "forget their suffering,". They didn't say how much exactly he donated.

Gov. Obiano of Anambra state spotted dancing to Davido's Gobe (Photos)

APGA yesterday embarked on what would easily pass for Mother of all Rallies, considering the number of people, over 25,000, that attended the rallies at Ekwueme Square, Awka, yesterday.