Buhari Formally Declares Intention to Contest in 2015 Presidential Election

Former head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2015 elections.

He will be contesting on All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, according to Sahara Reporters.

Buhari made the announcement today at Eagle Square, Abuja.

During his speech, he stated that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was responsible for the poor shape of the nation. He promised to make the country better if elected.

Here are some excerpts from his speech:

“The interference in the wish of the people, which PDP has practised since 2003, is the worst form of injustice: denying people their right to appraise their candidate. Whether they like it or not, injustice cannot endure.

Since 1999, PDP has presided over our country’s decline. Nigeria, in my experience, has never been so divided, so polarised by an unthinking government, hellbent on ruling and stealing. We in the APC are resolved to stop them in their tracks and rescue Nigeria from the stranglehold of PDP…

I want to pay tribute to Nigerians who are enduring all sorts of hardship and degradations on a daily basis.

Many are grappling with extreme poverty and barely eking out a living. Nearly all are in living in the fear of their lives, also of their friends and family, due to insurgency by the godless movement called Boko Haram.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is everyone’s duty to resolve and help overcome these immense challenges. I will like to appreciate members of our armed forces under the new leadership. I will also like to commend the police for their efforts in confronting these challenges…”

The event was attended by Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi; Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole; Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola; Governor of Nasarawa State, TankoAl-Makura; and some former governors and APC members.

#NoBraDay! Denrele Edun and Chigul Spread the Word on Instagram

Denrele Edun knows how to keep his fans talking – if it isn’t his style, it is his Instagram posts.

The media personality shared a picture on his social media Instagram account, in support of yesterday’s Breast Cancer awareness #NoBraDay. In the picture Denrele can be seen wearing only a pair of pink briefs.

Denrele simply captioned the picture “#NoBraDay”.

His followers have been going hard in the comment section with their different opinions and thoughts about the picture.

Chigul also shared her views about the #NoBraDay on Instagram – advising that the movement is not for everyone.

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Lagos Court Sentences 3 Boko Haram Members to 25 Years in Jail

A federal high court in Lagos yesterday sentenced three suspected Boko Haram terrorists to 25 years in jail with hard labour.

Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi and Ibrahim Usman were the individuals sentenced for “conspiracy to commit terrorism, illegal possession of firearms, and being members of a proscribed organisation,” ThisDay reports.

The convicts were among 17 others, who were charged before the court in November 2013. However, the case against the other 14 was dismissed as a result of inadequate evidence.

According to reports, the  accused persons were caught in Lekki Phase 1, in possession of two suitcases containing explosives, a water container filled with explosives, 200 rounds of 7.6 millimetres live ammunition, three packets of explosive construction pipes, 15 detonators, 11 AK47 rifles, and other ammunition.

Nollywood Actor Mr. Ibu to Join 2015 Presidential Race?

Nollwood actor/comedian John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu reportedly has plans to run for president in the 2015 elections.

The picture above hit the Internet today, and many are wondering whether it is real.

If the news is true, then Ibu joins the likes of Nigerian entertainers like Tony Tetuila, Kate Henshaw, Desmond Elliott, 9ice, and Julius Agwu, who also have political aspirations.

Would you vote for Mr. Ibu?

Did Kim Kardashian West really forget her Daughter in a Paris Hotel? Find Out

Media sensation Kim Kardashian West is rarely out of the headlines and today is no exception.
Reports surfaced claiming that Kim “forgot” her daughter North West in a Paris Hotel and was about to zoom off to the airport when she remembered and quickly went back in to pick her up.

A video surfaced showing Kim strutting out of the hotel, taking a peek into the car and then returning to the hotel where she picked up North West.

You can watch the video below:
Well Kim has now cleared up the rumours via a series of tweets
Funny story!

“Terrorism has nothing to do with Islam” – Pres. Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Abuja restated that the activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to do with Islam.

The president stated this when a delegation of the Muslim community led by Vice President Namadi Sambo paid him Sallah homage at his official residence in the Presidential Villa.

Jonathan maintained that there was nothing Islamic about the atrocities being perpetrated by Boko Haram in Nigeria or Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Iraq who claimed to be fighting for the propagation of Islam.

“What is happening globally now has no religious basis. Only yesterday, a British aid worker was slaughtered by ISIS and that is not Islamic.

“Boko Haram killing innocent children and women in market places, in mosques and schools definitely has nothing to do with religion,” he said.

The president noted that this year’s Sallah celebration was significant, citing certain natural coincidences which, according to him, showed that something good was happening to Nigeria.

“This year is quite significant in terms of celebration of Sallah, because the Day of Arafat coincided with a Friday, and from what I was told it takes a long time to have that coincidence.

“And remembering the fact that 2014 is our centenary year, it shows that something good is happening to this country.

“We may have our challenges as other nations, but when things begin to happen in a particular way, I begin to see light at the end of the tunnel.

“A number of things that have to do with our belief system suppose to encourage us to see our neighbours as ourselves,’’ he said.

While congratulating Muslims all over the world, the president urged them to use the period to seek God’s mercy for those hiding behind religion to perpetrate evil.

He restated his belief in Nigeria, emphasizing that the country had a lot to offer not only to its citizens but also to the entire world.

“Whatever obstacles we see are very ephemeral and part of history of nation building.

“If you read the history of all nations, there is no nation that does not pass through some challenges.

“But, they got over them and moved ahead; I think we are getting over our problems,’’ he said.

Earlier, the vice president had prayed for peace and unity in the country.

He also prayed that Allah would grant the president the strength, wisdom and good health to lead the country out of its current challenges.

Among the vice president’s entourage were the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki; the Acting Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bello Haliru.

Others included Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Nicholas Okoh; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, the Deputy Chief Imam of Federal Capital Territory, Sheik Ahmed Onilewura.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Day of Arafat falls on the 2nd day of pilgrimage activities in Saudi Arabia.

On this day, the pilgrims make their way from Mecca to a nearby hillside, Arafat, to pray for peace.