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Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was today given the appropriate headgear for APC rally in Kaduna by Mallam El-Rufai.

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Aww!Singers Flavour and Chidinma are loved up in South Africa for the shooting of a new music video.

  They look good together.

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In this article written by Dele Momodu,he claims that Buhari's time has come and he looks very unstoppable.

Read the article below....

Fellow Nigerians, please note that the title of my column today is written in the past tense. I must confess that I did it deliberately for reasons I will
explain shortly. You probably remember an earlier article titled WHO’S MISLEADING OUR PRESIDENT?

I had written too many unsolicited epistles in the past advising our dear President free of charge.Those accusing me of hating the President don’t know me. I lack the capacity to hate anyone, not even my enemy. It is sinful to hate your fellow human being. My Christian faith teaches me to love my neighbours and forgive those who trespass against me. I intend to abide by those injunctions to the very end.What is there to hate in President Goodluck Jonathan? For me, he is a man richly blessed by God almighty. He has achieved what no man would in many lifetimes. His story is a stuff of fiction and fairytale. It is a classic case of grass to grace or from a valley to the mountain top. Every man should use Jonathan as HIS prayer point/
contact with God and seek his type of uncommon favour. The depiction of his life’s trajectory had resonated with many Nigerians. We hoped and expected that he would know and appreciate the meaning of poverty. Nigeria badly needed a
compassionate leader who would work for the general people and not for a few privileged fat cats.We prayed and anticipated a relatively young and educated gentleman to come in and fix our comatose education. Dr Goodluck Jonathan fitted that bill almost in surreal terms with his PhD. Who could have been better suitable for such an onerous task if not Jonathan? We believed that here finally was a man to connect perfectly with
the university eggheads and put an end to the incessant closure of our institutions of higher
learning. But we were dead wrong. Our universities went on indefinite strike and at the height of this mutual madness, university lecturers who refused
to go back to work were pronounced sacked with
automatic alacrity.Not even a military junta would have conjectured such ribaldry but a democratically elected government led by a former University Don not only envisioned it but made it reality. Beyond that,the substantive Minister of Education, a Professor in the person of Ruqayyah Ahmed Rufa’i was
replaced by the Minister of State for Education,Nyesom Wike, a full-blown politician, whose
understanding of his remit was undoubtedly suspect. It was a clear indication of how much
disdain the Federal Government has for Education.The President who was projected as a man who grew up without the basic necessities of life soon became a high-flying, jet-setting impresario. In fact, his government became so elitist that many started wondering why a man from a pedigree of
frugality would become more flamboyant than any leader before him. Our President travelled at the flimsiest excuse. His unwieldy entourage, comprising of a multitude of acolytes, became a subject of international opprobrium. Yet the same government insisted that Nigerians must forgo the nebulous subsidy they had always enjoyed in varied forms in the past. The subsidy itself was a grand scam with the bill skyrocketing and quadrupling within the twinkle of an eye. Yet the citizens were told to pay more for the only semblance of privilege they should be enjoying.The many mistakes of Jonathan are seemingly endless. The President behaved not like a national but a clannish Chieftain. It was as if he did not expect the year of reckoning to arrive sooner rather than later. I repeatedly warned against fighting on too many fronts which no reasonable General
would indulge in. I’m yet to understand the logic behind alienating the rest of the nation as if their votes would never be needed. This is the most
unfortunate attitude that led to what has become the President’s albatross today. Nothing has redefined this government than the seeming nonchalance of President Jonathan to the spate of Killings in Northern Nigeria. Thousands of our brothers and sisters have been massacred like locusts and the response from government has become too predictable and totally insensitive. The standard practice is for the Presidential spokesman to come out with a cut and paste template of regurgitated message of alleged sadness and sympathy filled with empty promises that won’t be kept. And then, life continues as normal with no sign of the monumental tragedy being addressed.No matter the number of the dead, our government
goes ahead with whatever jamboree it has already planned.
The latest PR disaster comes with the President offering condolences to the French Government following the Charlie Hebdo tragedy which led to the death of 17 French citizens whilst almost 2000
people were killed in Baga at about the same time without attracting even the slightest whimper from our dear President. Even the “Super” Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iwealla succumbed to this fawning
tribute of the ‘whiteman’ forgetting the massacre at
home. The Government was #JesuisCharlie, when it should have been. #AllforBaga! I urge Nigerians to let this Government know that Nigerians are also important even if we empathise with others.Our President has never been able to mobilise and
galvanise the people into coming together to fight a common enemy. The fact that every occurrence is suspected as an act of political opponents has made it difficult and almost impossible to rise up to some of the debilitating challenges we face today.There are not many people in the world who don’t
feel terribly sad about our condition. The Western media has virtually written us off as a nation of violent vandals and vampires. So many reporters
visiting Nigeria openly wonder if we actually have blood flowing through our veins. Many have
concluded that we are just incapable of caring for those in need. The abduction of over 200 Chibok girls is what has exposed the type of leadership we are forced to live with. Our next door neighbour,Cameroon, has shown a greater capacity to fight terrorism than us. Their military has been motivated in a way that they’ve carried out kamikaze raids on dangerous hideouts. They have been able to rescue their people from captivity while we have suffered too many setbacks and casualties.Since the disappearance of the Chibok girls all we’ve been told is the Government is working very
hard. Worse still, more people have since disappeared or been murdered yet the news about
them at home is usually scanty. We rely on foreign organisations for any useful information. Even the foreign media is endlessly frustrated by the trouble of getting government sources to open up and give clear answers to questions.But politics appears to be more important to our
leaders. Our civilians and military are being slaughtered like Salah rams and we don’t seemed bothered. Nothing is likely to beat the type of disgrace we’ve suffered in the past one week. It is no longer news that the map of Nigeria has been boldly redesigned by daredevil terrorists; the dastardly attack on Baga and Doron Baga last week was the height of it. There are vivid reports indicating that about 2,000 or more died from the indiscriminate shooting by assailants believed to be Boko Haram. Satellite images revealed that over 3,700 structures were damaged.As usual, our government said the story was exaggerated and that the number of those killed could not have been more than 150. Even if true,how a country remains so calm and unperturbed by such degree of wanton destruction of lives and
properties remains a mystery to me. Again, we all carried on as normal until BBC, Sky and CNN
opened fire on our country. I could not bring myself to watch some of the reports to the very
end out of a sense of collective guilt and shame.Once again, we were in the news for the wrong
reasons.Suddenly things began to happen in Abuja. Our President’s handlers must have sensed danger with elections a month away. Nobody could afford this type of scandal at this auspicious time. The President who could not find time or the courage to visit the war ravaged parts in the recent past, especially Chibok, now found the time to go to Maiduguri but not Baga. It is a however too little
and too late. It confirmed the people’s impression that the President would do almost anything to remain in power. It is such a poor image of who we are. A little effort from our leaders would probably have reduced this tension.There is nothing more disheartening than watching our soldiers, reduced to emotional wrecks while speaking to foreign journalists. Some are claiming how miserable life has become for those expected to safeguard us. They are ill-equipped, ill -motivated, and ill-protected. One of them said he had to pay to obtain his uniform. I’m sorry, I just can’t get it. It all sounds like tales by moonlight.What happened to all the fat allocations in our defence budgets? I remember the President asking and getting the Senate to approve N1billion loan to buy ammunition to fight Boko Haram.I’m tempted to suspect that there are people who are deliberately deceiving and misleading our President. The confession that he gets conflicting and contradictory advice should demonstrate
clearly why we are in this mess. I can see how this has now put so much pressure on the President.

The tempo of his campaign has become racy because of the realisation that this election will not be a walkover.But I doubt if those mistakes can be corrected in just one month leading to the election. The President has been sold too many lies because he
chose to be a psychedelic leader than a man of the people politician who would personally
supervise some of the work his aides claimed they have done. He would have been shocked to see the quality of what he’s promoting as uncommon Transformation Agenda. Most of those achievements would have been seen as fake, poor,and abandoned projects.The Murtala Muhammed International Airport
remains one of the worst in the world despite the cosmetic renovation that took place at God knows how much. If in doubt, I can give a quick rundown: very terrible air-conditioning, archaic elevators, leaking roofs, lack of car parks next to the airport, cumbersome immigration process (the only country with double screening, Immigration and DSS), too many uniformed agents dipping hands into your luggage at this time and age, poor roads welcoming visitors going out of the airport,
the list is endless.So much has been said about roads. Nigeria still has some of the most useless roads in Africa.Most of those under rehabilitation have nowhere near completion. The Benin-Shagamu road is a
veritable example. What is the purpose of rehabilitating only a part of it? That road remains a
nightmare as does the Lagos-Ibadan which remains not only a nuisance to everyone but a death trap. It is strange how a government can make so much fuss over many uncompleted
projects nationwide. Much has been said about the East-West road but like others, it has remained a work in progress. The second Niger Bridge has
become a butt of jokes. I love the idea of trains but the government should have invested in modern coaches and certainly more than a single
gauge line even if it has to find private investors.This would have complemented the good job done so far.I have read so much about Agriculture and would love to applaud the dream of the Minister but I reserve that for another day as I don’t know where and how he assembled his 10-14 million farmers and how it has impacted on our food production and distribution. This government has not justified
the huge resources made available to it. Those days are gone when people would have glossed over some of the excesses. The social media has
changed the world for good or for bad. Nigerians are not asking for too much. They are not even
looking for saints as their leaders but they want men and women who are less greedy and more caring. Unfortunately, they’ve searched in vain for
too long and it seems there is no end to this misery.This is why in frustration they have turned to a
man who left power 30 years ago, General Muhammadu Buhari. No one should blame us. It is in the character of human beings to run to the elders of the house in the days of tribulations.
Everywhere you turn today what you hear is the cry of change. A wife rejected has suddenly become the beautiful bride in retrospect. Let no one envy
Buhari because it is not his fault if those handed power on a platter of gold trampled on it.
From what I see and feel, Buhari’s time has come
and he looks unstoppable. People are simply tired of being lied to and they want to use someone as scape-goat. Sadly, President Jonathan is the one
they see in front of them and it is a cross he has to carry like a man. Those who misled him are just waiting for their flights to a safe haven leaving him alone and forlorn. Such is life.

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Alongside Banky W,Toolz is in Dubai with her boo Tunde Demurun.

   Checkout her killer curve which she shared on her IG page from Dubai.

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After reading tweets about his daughter Zahra,General Buhari shares lovely smile.

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After CNN aired an interview some hours ago with people alleged to be Nigerian soldiers who told them that Nigerian soldiers are buying their own
kits to fight Boko Haram and take care of themselves when they sustain injuries during their course of defence of the country, the Nigerian army has blasted CNN for the interview and even described it as a 'Satanic' report.

  If you miss  the interview,watch it here  http://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/01/15/ctw-pkg-robertson-nigerian-soldier-boko-haram-fight.cnn


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President Jonathan today visited
Maiduguri, Borno state since the abduction of Chibok girls by Boko Haram sect.

He met and addressed Men and officers of the 7 Division Nigeria Army at the Maimalari
Cantonment in Maiduguri.The governor of Borno state, Kashim
Shettima received him alongside other people.

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Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has been made One Campaign Ambassador 'Action/2015) .

She joins D'banji in the line who is a One Campaign ambassador with focus on agriculture. The campaign focuses on demanding better actions from world leaders and challenges them to act.

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APC's vice presidential candidate was pictured having breakfast in Lagos.

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PassingShot:
This is not what he wore today!

.Did u see all his pics today?Obviously no,that is why u said that

Checkout this photo of President Jonathan in military regalia for Armed Forces Day celebration

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APC's presidential candidate Gen. Buhari and his VP Prof. Yemi Osinbajo were yesterday hosted by Mrs HID Awolowo,the wife of late sage,Chief Awolowo at her home in Ikenne,Ogun state.

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Nollywood actress  Foluke Daramola and her Fasholamania boss husband Olukayode Salako have joined the team of Nigerians who campaign for General Buhari.

   The husband shared a photo on his Facebook page which strongly supports General Buhari's election.

He captioned the photo:

STAY CALM; VOTE BUHARI In fe-
BUHARI, Let’s CHANGE Nigeria!”

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Singer Tiwa Savage who is pregnant for her hubby Tee Billz strikes a sexy pose for Blanck Magazine Cover.

Dressed in a black blazer, a sexy shorts and boots,she bares it all for Blanck Magazine cover.

See photos after the cut...


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The wives of General Buhari and his running mate Osinbajo arrived Ogun state this morning to support their husbands for APC's presidential campaign in Ogun state.

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Checkout this photo of a boy sucking milk directly from a cow's breast.

What do you think of the boy?

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So funny.Emma Nyra has turned a pineapple into an ice cream.

She posted the picture on her IG page and captioned it:Never worry what is in my pineapple.


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Nollywood actress Chacha Eke and her husband Austin Faani hosted a mini house party at their residence in Lagos.

Denrele Edun, Zubby Michael, Sharon Francis and many others were invited for the party.Chacha was high on the party due to excessive alcohol intake.

Shey na married woman she be na?

Being high on alcohol,she was grabbed seductively in the party by Denrele Edun.

Responding to her pose with Denrele on the party,she told her fans on Instagram to blame it on alcohol.


“Eyes Soo Dim..Cant See MaSelf..Blame It On D
Pic..#Blurr…#Ssshhhh…Inbtwn”

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2014 Glo CAF Awards was held last night in Lagos.

Many Nigerian celebrities like Funke Akindele ,Waje,Ini Edo,RMD,Chioma Chuwkuka,Omawumi,Flavour,Psquare, Basketmouth,Bovi,Ay Comedian,Tuface,Lynxx,Fally Ipupa,Juliet Ibrahim,Vincent Enyeama and JJ Okocha attended the occasion.

Flavour alongside his dancers entertained the audience

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Assembly Of God Church has blasted Nollywood stars who received customised bottles Of coke with their names from Coca Cola.

A signboard was seen in front of an Assembly of God church in Lagos with an inscription which indirectly blasted some of the Nigerian celebs.

It should be recalled that Funke Akindele, Tonto Dikeh,Toyin Aimakhu,Dakore etc received customised bottles of Coca Cola from the company last year.It was in an attempt to promote the company.

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OMG!Nigerian celebrities are having.

This time around you can make calls with bundles of naira.D'Prince posted a photo on his IG page where he wrapped many one thousand naira notes together and captioned it:

Seriously making call.

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Davido is still balling in Dubai.The singer just got a brand new designers' Rolex gold from an Arab designer(pictured above with him) Aboud.

Congrats to him.

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Former Governor of Oyo state Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala on Thursday shared dough nuts to the crowd that attended the house to house rally for
the labour Party.

The event was held at Alexander road Apata area Ibadan on Thursday.

Nigeria and politics shaa.Politicians no go kill me!

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Have you heard of selfie craze in town?If you have not,it is a selfie stick that can help you take perfect selfies instead of the traditional taking of selfies.

It is one of the reigning things for celebs.Davido is the latest celebrity to acquire the stick.

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Opinion please.Do you think President Jonathan looks happy in these photos taken at the New
Year celebration service at Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja on January 1st.

Was he thinking about anything?


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TV and radio presenter Toke Makinwa has shared her success story.

  She posted an her inspiring  success story on her IG page.

Read the post below...

“Who would have thought that you will bless me this much Lord, who would have thought that every wrong turn I took in my life would be redirected by you to set my feet on a rock that is unshakable, I look back on my life and all that you have brought me thru and I am humbled that
you gave me a chance, a voice, a following,a path and even the stones Lord, the stones thrown at me you use to pull me up.

Being in London takes me back to the very beginning of my career and it’s not been that long. I walk the streets and now I am recognised. I walk into shops and people who aren’t Nigerian know my name and have something to say to me. It is a
humbling feeling because I know where I’m from and I will like to thank you all for watching my Vlogs and sharing with the people around you. We have over 2 million views, and close to 20 thousand subscribers…. Still not there, making a lot of changes this year but I am thankful for
how far I have come. I never thought this many people will know my name so I use me as a point of contact to everyone with
a dream, start now!!!!!! Believe in what you have been given and commit it into the hands of GOD.
He can turn it around, your seed will multiply and you will change your world.May 2015 be the year of dreams come true.“

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Checkout these throwback photos of Nobel Laureatte Wole Soyinka.

How time flies.

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Jennifer Obayuwana and her boy friend of 9 months Peter Salah got engaged some days back.

Can you see what I am seeing?Peter Salah got down on one knee and asked Jennifer to marry him.This is very romantic.

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Ariyke:
How u take know say na twin aimaku dey carry

.Ultrasound can tell u that.She must have done ultrasound before saying such

Nollywood actress/producer, Mercy Aigbe celebrated her birthday yesterday.

Her husband, Lanre Gentry surprised her with a brand new car.She shared the good news on her Instagram page and said:
“I am so grateful to my husband, Oko Mi Atata, what a way to start the new year.Am so so blessed”.

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