Powerful Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo and his pretty wife, Busola marked their 3rd wedding anniversary yesterday March 31st. The cute couple currently have been blessed with three children. Timi wrote this to his wife on Instagram page: – “‘Because its our anniversary ….You are melody in my music and songs that i sing…So when Forever ends and starts all over Again, You will remain both my main and side chic.’
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Controversial Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh was among the very few celebrities who didn’t take sides with any of the political parties; or should I say who wasn’t coerced into campaigning for any side. The excited Tonto revealed how glad she is that she didn’t sell her vote, voice or choice during the 2015 presidential election. In her congratulatory message to the president-elect Muhammadu Buhari, Tonto dropped a bombshell saying she just made N7 million from his win. Read what she posted below: –
Latest rumor coming from the mill is that rebel rapper, Jesse Jagz, is planning a return to ‘Choc City’ the music label he left 2 years ago. He went on to start a new label called Jagznation but the foundation hasn’t really produced any new acts. I hope this report is true that Jagz will reunite with elder brother, MI, and Ice Prince, who is like a family friend to the Abagas (MI and Jesse Jagz). “Jesse is reuniting with Chocolate City, a deal has been struck which would enable him return to the label,” a source disclosed.
Apparently, lots of celebrities have come out to admit they never wanted Goodluck Jonathan to win. Controversial singer and nudist, Maheeda shared this lovely photo with he pretty daughter with the caption: – ‘Me and my special daughter dedicated our vote to #March4Buhari April fool for Jona.’
President Barack Obama of the United States of America, USA, has praised his Nigerian counterpart, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday for conceding defeat in an election that he said showed “Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles”. President Jonathan, Obama said in a White House statement, has placed Nigeria’s interests first by conceding the election and congratulating president-elect Muhammadu Buhari on his victory. Buhari, who contested the position of president for a record fourth time, was declared president with a margin of 2.57 million votes, official results showed Wednesday, defeating incumbent Jonathan in a keenly contested fought race. “I look forward to…
Former military president, retired General Ibrahim Babangida, has congratulated the president-elect of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). In a note, titled ‘Buhari Deserves this victory’ signed in his name, IBB said that Nigeria was heading downwards and that this was what necessitated the return of Buhari. He said: “I have just finished watching the proceedings of the declaration of results of the March 28, 2015 elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission and the emergence of my friend, professional colleague and former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari as the President-elect. “Let me, therefore, formally congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari and…
A former Head of State, Retired General Abdusalami Abubakar, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting the outcome of Saturday’s presidential election in good faith and congratulating Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) of the All Progressives Congress, who was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The former head of state gave the commendation during a chat with State House correspondents, shortly after leading members of the National Peace Committee for the 2015 general elections to a closed-door meeting with Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr. Abubakar said the president-elect had earlier told him that President Jonathan called…
Senate President, David Mark, has congratulated the President-elect, Major-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), for emerging victorious in Saturday’s presidential election. Mark said Buhari winning the poll was a “reflection” of the wishes of the majority of Nigerians, who elected him as the next President of the country. The senate president, who won re-election to the senate for a record fifth term in the polls, described the victory as a reward for Buhari’s resilience as a politician. In a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mr. Kola Ologbodiyan, Mark, however, called on Buhari to be magnanimous in victory…
Former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described the victory of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) in Saturday’s presidential election, as Nigeria’s finest moment in its political history. Tinubu, who reportedly sacrificed his vice-presidential ambition in ‘national interest’, described the historic win as a moment when hope is re-born, faith is rekindled and a fresh fire of patriotism is released for the task ahead. “I congratulate General Buhari, Nigeria’s President-elect, on his hard won victory. I salute our gallant party leaders and members for running the long distance to…
The Northern States Governors Forum has congratulated the President-elect of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, over his success at the 2011 presidential poll. The chairman of the forum, and Governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Aliyu, in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Israel Ebije, said the victory of the All Progressive Congress should be seen as victory for Nigerian democracy and collective progress of the nation. Mr. Muazu also hailed President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat, saying he had exhibited the tenets of a true democrat. He said history would remember Mr. Jonathan for his political maturity. Mr. Aliyu,…
Yesterday, March 30th, Jay Z made history with the launch of his new music streaming service, Tidal, in NYC and many of his A-list friends came out to support him. Kanye West, Rihanna, Usher, Nicki Minaj, J Cole, Madonna, Alicia Keys and many others including his wife Beyonce were there. Tidal is an entertainment streaming service and artist hub that delivers high-fidelity streaming music along with exclusive content, editorial, experiences and merchandise. Jay acquired the company for $56 Million earlier this year. A lot of music friends will now be streaming/selling their music via this platform. See photos from the…
A former Kebbi State Govenor, Alhaji Adamu Aliero, on Tuesday called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organization, Femi Fani-Kayode, for falsely claiming that the PDP had won the presidential election in 23 states. The ex-governor made the call while responding to questions from journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi state capital, on his victory at the senatorial election in the state. Mr. Aliero was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Kebbi Central Senatorial District. According to the ex-governor, it was reckless and irresponsible for the Jonathan campaign…
Nigeria’s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has dedicated his victory 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”. The President-elect 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,…
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2015 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…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday said Nigerians have made history through the ballot box in electing Muhammadu Buhari president. Mr. Mohammed made the statement in Abuja at the APC secretariat while fielding questions from journalists. According to him, by voting into power someone not in government, Nigerians have reclaimed their power at the polls. “I think it’s first of all victory to all Nigerians”, he said. “We are all here on the verge of history. This is the first time in the political history of Nigeria that a government in power…
The Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for fighting a good fight in the 2015 presidential election. The former governor of Kwara State wrote on his Twitter handle on Tuesday night that the president had earned a place in the history of Nigeria and commended him for conceding defeat by congratulating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, on emerging winner of the contest. “I congratulate President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party for a keenly contested race. Jonathan has no doubt earned his place indelibly in history of Nigeria”,…
The presidential candidate of the KOWA Party, Prof. Remi Sonaiya has congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the presidential election. However, he reminded him that the expectations of Nigerians were very high. Sonaiya, the only female among the contestants that lost to Buhari in the March 28 election, congratulated the APC candidate on behalf of her party. “I pray that God will grant the General the wisdom to rise up to the challenge and live up to the challenge and live up to the promises of his campaign,” she said in a message sent to the News Agency…
INEC chairman, Jega stamps results sheet The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has officially declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the the 2015 presidential election. He will therefore lead Nigeria for the next four years following his inauguration on May 29. Although 14 candidates from 14 political parties were fielded for the elections, the battle was mostly between Buhari and the incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). According to INEC, 31,746,490 voters were accredited for the election, 15,424,921 out of which…
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, yesterday, insisted that elections held in Rivers State despite a petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) asking for the cancellation of the state’s election over alleged irregularities. Responding to an observation raised by a member of the APC at the elections collation centre in Abuja, Jega said following the petition by the opposition party, INEC had set up a committee to investigate what happened in the state. “Sunday morning, I received a petition from APC demanding for the cancellation and rescheduling of elections,” the INEC chairman said.…
Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday, described the victory of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari as the best thing to happen to Nigeria after the country has endured 16 years of misrule at the centre. “I congratulate Nigerians for their steadfastness and commitment to a better Nigeria in the way they have come out right from the collection of permanent voters cards, which gave them the opportunity to exercise their civic responsibilities; their turn out during the election and their peaceful conducts,” he said in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and…