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#Elections2015: 7 things we learnt from Gen. Buhari’s acceptance speech

by Ranti Joseph Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s President-Elect on Wednesday said his administration will not tolerate corruption. He gave his speech while receiving the certificate of return at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters in Abuja. Here are 7 things we learnt from his acceptance address: A humble man out for the good of the people... Read More

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MTN AfricaAgainstEbola || Don’t fear Ebola, fight it

by Jewel Stephen The fear of the Ebola virus is the beginning of wisdom. Such was the message preached by old and young, rich and poor alike during the months when Ebola was rife in Lagos, Nigeria. It is no respecter of persons and only a vague 9% are known to be immune to it.... Read More

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This woman broke into tears as Buhari received his INEC certificate

by Chinwe Okafor Talk about sheer genuine emotion. This woman broke down in tears while President-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari received his certificate of return from INEC chairman. See her expression to that below; #NigeriaDecided as @ThisIsBuhari received his certificate she broke down into tears.

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Why I don’t shake hands with women || RSUST best graduating student explains

by Chinwe Okafor Best Graduating Student at the recently held 27th convocation ceremony of the Rivers state University of Science and Technology, RSUST, Falola Ajumobi, has revealed what enabled his success. He said that one of the things he had to do to achieve his academic feat was to distance himself from women- He never as... Read More

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Meet the sign language communicator of the election result announcement

by Chinwe Okafor To some he helped them understand what was going on, to others, he was hilarious. This is the man, one of the three people handling the sign language during the election result announcement, who kept Nigerians alive with laughter despite having to wait all day for the winner to be announced. Peter... Read More

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Finally, Buhari is showing you a very important certificate (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun President-elect and Vice President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, have been presented their certificate of return to the office of President and Vice President of Nigeria. The pair were presented their certificates by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega.

See what Mandela told Buhari in 2011

by Chinwe Okafor Who would have thought? Apparently, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and past president, Nelson Mandela may have had a little to do with the win of General Buhari Mohammadu as the next president of Nigeria. In a 2003 report by Sun NewsPaper, a headline back then read “I spent 27 years in jail yet... Read More

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For those asking for Buhari’s certificate, here you go (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh no, it’s not the senior secondary school certificate, we’re way past that… aren’t we? President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has been presented his certificate of return to the office of the President by the Independent National Electoral Commission. See certificate below:

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Obama commends Pres. Jonathan, Buhari on presidential election

by Damilola Jagun US President Barack Obama has lauded President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari for upholding democratic principles in Nigeria’s presidential election. Read below Obama’s statement below: “The last few days have shown the world the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles. By turning out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day... Read More

Ban Ki-Moon congratulates Buhari on election victory

by Ranti Joseph UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon has congratulated President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general elections. Ban in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, in New York, said he had spoken to Jonathan and Buhari on the outcome of the polls as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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APC promised PDP a burial, and their supporters made sure it happened (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Some Buhari supporters were this spotted carrying small caskets wrapped with PDP logos this morning in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. They danced, sang and chanted in praise of the victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Also, youths in Borno state were pictured carrying a mock PDP coffin. They proceeded to the Gwange Cemetery... Read More

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Akwa Ibom residents celebrate Buhari’s victory

by Ranti Joseph Thousands of Akwa Ibom residents thronged the streets of Uyo, the state capital, and other towns Tuesday, singing songs and waving brooms the symbol of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to celebrate the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s president-elect. Akwa Ibom State, for years a Peoples Democratic Party-controlled state, has lately... Read More

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AU commends Nigeria’s election, says it shows maturity of democracy

by Ranti Joseph African Union (AU) chief, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma congratulated Muhammadu Buhari for winning Nigeria’s presidential election, praising outgoing leader Goodluck Jonathan for graciously accepting the results. Dlamini-Zuma, on Wednesday in a statement released at the Ethiopian headquarters of the 54-member AU bloc, said the result demonstrates the maturity of democracy in Nigeria. He added... Read More

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In 10 tweets, Elumelu congratulates Nigerians, Buhari and Pres. Jonathan

by Kolapo Olapoju Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan, President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians on the successfully conducted presidential elections. In 10 tweets, he sent congratulatory messages to all the parties involved, as well as a call to action: As a firm believer in the democratic process & its benefits... Read More

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We are ready to conduct April 11 guber elections, says INEC

by Ranti Joseph The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the high level of rejected votes across the country signaled a dangerous trend that needed to be tackled by the Commission in partnership with the political parties. The Commission’s worry was based on the high level of voided votes that were recorded in last Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: PDP agent refuses to sign INEC result sheet

by Isi Esene INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega has declared Gen. Muhammadu Buhari the president-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The announcement was done in the early hours of today at the INEC collation centre in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in the presence of party agents. While making his declaration, Jega said that... Read More

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Hilarious! Top 5 memes from Rivers REC flop yesterday (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor These memes are beyond hilarious. The REC who read out the scores today for Rivers state had a hard time seeing the results, so bad that an additional source of power had to be provided. Trust Nigerians to react to that.

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#NigeriaDecides: APC says Orubebe’s drama was part of a larger plot

by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) asked Nigerians to be watchful of impending distasteful actions by agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the drama orchestrated by the former minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe during the collation of presidential election results, was the beginning of sinister things to come.A... Read More

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‘Jega’s P.A is a cutey’ || Forget the vote collation, Twitter ladies have something more interesting

by Chinwe Okafor Apparently something was more interesting than the nation’s attentiveness to INEC on the announcement of whom the next president of Nigeria would be. This particular interest also got the ladies of Twitter drooling. What or who it is? The INEC chairman’s Personal Assistant. While the nation sat glued in front of their... Read More

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‘I’m so proud of my husband’: Aisha Buhari, Nigeria’s first-lady-in-waiting speaks

by Anike Jacobs Wife of the president elect, Aisha Buhari is currently showering encomiums on her hubby and Nigerians on twitter. “I am so proud of my husband and the team who have worked hard to make this happen. Nigerians are aware now more than ever that the people have the power to sway the... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Buhari drops a message for Nigerians (READ)

by Ranti Joseph The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 election, Muhammadu Buhari expressed gratitude to Nigerians for voting him and his party to steer the ship of state for the next four years. Buhari said this in an interim message of thanks and gratitude to Nigerians in Abuja on... Read More

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See Tinubu & his team moments after GEJ conceded defeat to Buhari (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs It was celebration galore at the APC camp as Gen. Muhammadu Buhari emerged winner of the 2015 presidential election moments ago. Pictured is APC chieftain, Asiwaju Tinubu, Hon. Ojudu Babafemi, and other APC members dancing shoki as the announcement was made.

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No need to panic, everything is under control, Lagos Police assures

by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State Police Command urged the people of the state not to entertain any fear as all parts of the state were under its surveillance. The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, advised the residents to go about their normal businesses peacefully without panic. Nwosu on Tuesday... Read More

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For those asking Reno Omokri ‘how market?’, the presidential aide has just the right answer for you (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Reacting to the election results, the Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri earlier today tweeted the following. “Let me say this loudly: I believe in the leadership of Jonathan, I’m proud of him. Under the rain under the sun I will be for Jonathan! What those asking... Read More

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‘I have kept my word…’: Pres. Jonathan sends heartfelt message to all Nigerians (READ)

by Isi Esene After the declaration of APC’s Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of Saturday’s election, President Goodluck Jonathan has released a statement congratulate all Nigerians for participating in the electoral process. In a statement which was released late Tuesday evening, Jonathan said he promised Nigerians a free and fair elections and he has kept... Read More

Dangote, Amaechi, Abdulsalam, others lounge with Buhari in Abuja (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, former president, Abdulsalam Abubakar, Governor Al-Makura, Primate Nicholas Okwoh, Chris Ngige, were among the first dignitaries to pay a visit to the president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

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Nigerians have made history through the ballot – APC says

by Ranti Joseph The National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, said Nigerians had made history through the ballot box. Mohammed on Tuesday made the statement in Abuja at the APC secretariat while fielding questions from newsmen. According to him, by voting into power someone not in government, Nigerians have reclaimed their... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Fayose praises Buhari, urges Nigerians to accept election result

by Anike Jacobs Despite his verbal attacks against Buhari during the campaigns, the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of Saturday’s presidential election in good faith. Mr. Fayose, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, hailed the resilience and commitment of... Read More

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BREAKING: President Jonathan concedes defeat, congratulates Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly conceded defeat and has congratulated Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress on his victory in the presidential elections. This was disclosed on Twitter by the Minister of Aviation and other PDP stalwarts. BREAKING: President Jonathan has congratulated President-elect Buhari. Much respect — Ayọ̀kúnlé Ọdékúnlé (@Oddy4real) March... Read More

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