Patience Jonathan - “God Has Brought Down the Messiah… Goodluck is the Messiah”

The Nigerian first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, is at it again. Speaking at the PDP women’s presidential rally in Ilorin yesterday, she stated that President Goodluck Jonathan is the Messiah, and that Nigerian women should vote for him. According to Punch, she said;

“Nigerian women, if they (APC) come, tell them that your mother said you should not listen to them. They have nothing to offer. They have nothing to give you, Nigerian women; because the battle has already been conquered, God has opened the way for us. God has brought down the messiah for us. And PDP is the messiah. Goodluck is the messiah.”

Patience Jonathan - Don't Vote APC... I’m not Ready to Feed my Husband in Prison'

New day, new campaign rally, another outrageous remark by Dame Patience Jonathan. The comments by the First Lady are purportedly to campaign for the re-election of her husband, incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan, but they may be having the opposite effect.

Her latest controversial outburst occurred on Monday at a rally for the women’s wing of PDP in Ado-Ekiti at which the Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, and his wife Feyisetan were also present. During the rally, Mama Peace stated that she is not ready to feed her husband in prison if APC should win. Below are some excerpts from her speech, as reported by Punch...

My Covenant With Nigerians - Buhari

Dear Compatriots,

In the past few months that I have traveled round this country on campaigns, I have experienced the sheer beauty of our diversity. From Port Harcourt to Kano, from Abeokuta to Gusau, I experienced first-hand the daily sufferings and struggles of our people. I also experienced the overwhelming desire of our people for change.

When I arrived in Port Harcourt on the 5th of January to start my campaigns, I was met by our teeming supporters, who stayed till late in the evening to welcome us. Among them were many young men and women, who in the few minutes that I shared with them at the airport, made me to reflect on what kind of future awaits them in our country.

Viral Photos - Aisha Buhari Frys Akara, Buys Suya With Dolapo Osinbajo

This photo of a smiling and dressed down Aisha Buhari helping a road-side seller to fry akara has gone viral. The photo is part of street campaign this weekend in Abuja by wife of the APC Presidential candidate, with Dolapo Osinbajo, the wife of Vice-Presidential aspirant.

With one being Christian and the wife of a pastor, and the other married to a devout Muslim and also one herself, maybe these two women can show Nigerians how the two religions can cohabit peacefully and equally. Yesterday, a photo of the duo buying suya at a local motor park also swept the imagination of social media as it went viral. See below...

SURE-P Chairman Fired For Attending Obasanjo’s Birthday Against President Jonathan's Orders?

Earlier today, Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati announced that the SURE-P chairman, Martin Luther Agwai, had been relieved of his post  in order to re-energize the parastatal. However, new reports say that Mr. Agwai was sacked for attending former president Obasanjo’s birthday event last week against the directives by the president that no one in the current administration was to attend the festivities.

Mr. Agwai would be the second SURE-P chairman to be sacked after disagreeing with the president. He replaced Christopher Kolade, who left office after criticising the president. The statement by Reuben Abati says Ishaya Dare Akau, an experienced administrator in the civil service is to replace Gen. Agwai with immediate effect. See the government's position on the sack of Agwai below, and the report by Premium Times also.

First Lady Patience Jonathan Denies Trying To Incite Violence With Campaign Speeches

The Nigerian first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, popularly known as Mama Peace, has denied APC's allegations against her, which accused her of making inflammatory statements that could potentially incite electoral violence during a various campaign rally speeches she made in various cities in south-south Nigeria.

Specifically, the party had threatened to report her to the International Criminal Court for allegedly asking supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party to stone anyone canvassing for change, the APC slogan, during a campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State. In a related open letter, read here, Dele Momodu, an APC member, had called on the first lady to apologize and retract that and other inciteful comments.

Boris Nemtsov Shot Dead in Moscow - Was Critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Boris Nemtsov, 55, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been shot dead in central Moscow late Friday night. "Nemtsov B.E. died at 2340 hours as a result of four shots in the back," a government spokeswoman confirms.

Nemtsov, a Russian opposition politician and former deputy prime minister, had been due to take part on Sunday in the first big opposition protest in months in the Russian capital before he was shot dead tonight.

9-Year-Old's Letter Donating Entire Lunch Money Savings To APC Goes Viral

In what may be a political gimmick, 9-year-old Nicole Benson, said to be a student of Green springs School Lekki campus, has reportedly donated her lunch money and and more to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Along with the donation, she also wrote a letter to the opposition party which has now gone viral. The letter is addressed to Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola and the APC. Read below...

APC Presidential Candidate, General Buhari Speaks at Chatham House, London [Photos]

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari spoke earlier today at the Royal Institute for International Affairs, Chatham House, London.

His 25-minute speech, titled Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria's Transition, focused on the postponed Nigerian elections, the need for its credibility and transparency and its implications for democracy across Africa.

APC Alleges $20,000 Bribe From Presidency To Anti-Buhari Protesters in London

APC is alleging that the presidency is behind the plans to stage a protest which is meant to embarrass their Presidential candidate. The All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari is billed to present a lecture at Chatham House, London today titled: “Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria’s Transition”, and it has emerged that a Pro-PDP group is also planning a protest at the venue at the same time.

The APC is showing as evidence, a document detailing how the so-called pro-democracy group has been funded by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Pictures of Buhari In London Emerge as Fayose Insists He Went For Medical Care

The APC presidential candidate, General Buhari was said by his party to have travelled for a ‘brief working visit’ to London. However, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, insists Gen Buhari traveled out on Thursday to seek medicare in UK and has been attended to at a hospital located in Cavendish Street, today.

I don't think both activities are mutually exclusive, he can be working and also take the opportunity to visit a doctor for a check up, he is after all 72 years old. Two pictures of GMB have now emerged, above he is pictured with Mal Mamman Daura taking a stroll on the streets of London. Another picture below shows him at the airport waiting for his luggage. What do you of Buhari's state of health becoming the focus of the election campaigns?

Aisha Buhari on Buhari's Private Life & Marriage, Her Career & Being a Potential First Lady

THISDAY Style recently interviewed Aisha Buhari, the only wife of APC presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari. During the interview, she revealed information about herself and her husband that a lot of people may not know.

For instance, the fact that she is a professional esthetician and the humorous side of her husband’s personality that the public rarely gets to see. She also speaks on Buhari’s advocacy for women’s education, and potentially becoming the First Lady of Nigeria. Below are some excerpts from the interview:

12 Reasons Why Jonathan Deserves To Be Re-elected

The presidency wants Nigerians to re-elect President Goodluck Jonathan, and they have given 12 reasons why you should. According to Punch, the reasons were listed in an article titled, Twelve reasons to support Jonathan, published in the current edition of the in-house magazine of the State House, Abuja, called Villascope.

However, the exact 12 reasons haven’t been listed verbatim by news sources. Only a general overview of the points were given. Below is a summary:

Pastor Insists PDP Bribed Pastors With N7bn, Names Oyedepo, Oritsejafor

A Borno-based Pastor Kallamu Musa-Dikwa, Executive Director, Voice of Northern Christian Movement, who spoke on phone from Borno Thursday said the alleged money given to pastors by the president was actually N7 billion and not N6 billion as alleged by governor Amaechi.

According to Vanguard, Dikwa in Kaduna on Thursday alleged that the said money was channeled through the Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN. He added that Pentecostal Bishops including Oyedepo also collected their shares.

Asari Dokubo Questions APC About Boko Haram - Does He Have a Point?

Asari Dokubo is currently on holy pilgrimage to Mecca, but that is not stopping him from being very interested in Nigeria politics and the upcoming election. The former militant who has threatened war if President Goodluck Jonathan loses the elections posted the message below to APC on his Facebook page asking how come Boko Haram is never a problem to them. It got me thinking and while we wait from an answer from APC leadership, if they will deign to do so, I wonder if he has a point. What do you think?

Olusegun Obasanjo Explains Tearing PDP Membership Card

A few days ago, former President Olusegun Obasanjo made headlines when a video of him emerged in which he watched smiling as his PDP ward chairman tore his membership card in pieces. In a phone interview with Premium Times, the two-time head of state has explained why he ‘tore’ his PDP membership card. Read below..

VP Joe Biden Get Handsy With Wife Of New Defense Secretary - Twitter Reacts

Twitter users have created the #JoeBidenPickUpLines hashtag over photos of Vice President Joe Biden getting Cozy with the wife of new Defense Secretary. Stephanie Carter was standing on the left behind her husband as he was been sworn in when the VP called her over to his side and then put his hands on her shoulders. Biden was then seen rubbing her shoulders and whispering in her ear, and Mrs. Carter seemed slightly uncomfortable while her husband was completely unaware what was happening behind him.

A lot of Americans and news outlets have condemned the act. This is not the first time Joe Biden will be caught in such an act, and critics have been vocal in condemning his touchy-feely ways. Many commentators said the video and photos show the interaction as flirty and inappropriate, and wonder if he was trying pick up lines on Mrs. Carter. Read some of the Twitter comments below...

MI Abaga Blasts Etcetera For 'Political Prostitutes' Article

Etcetera in his weekly column for PUNCH Newspapers had called out AfroCandy on the allegations that she is a porn star and then compared that favorably to being a prostitute. From there, the musician turned writer took a dig at certain celebrities who he listed as having lent their services to political campaigns for monetary gain, calling them political prostitutes.

Etcetera wrote that celebrities supporting political candidates was irrelevant, as people were unlikely to change their support on the basis of celebrity jingles. He went ahead to call names including, "Olamide, Banky W, Don Jazzy, Flavour, Duncan Mighty, D banj, Mercy Johnson, Ibinabo, Ini Edo, Mama Gee, Naeto C, Joseph Yobo, Daddy Showkey, Kanu Nwankwo, and Sammie Okposo."

Kate Brown Becomes Oregon Gov as John Kitzhaber Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations

The US is getting another female governor in Kate Brown after Oregon Gov. John #Kitzhaber officially resigned his office today. His resignation follows a few days of uncertainty in the government of the state amid allegations of criminal wrongdoing on the part of the governor and his fiancee. The Secretary of State Kate Brown will replace Kitzhaber, almost exactly one month after he was sworn in for an unprecedented fourth term.

John Kitzhaber is under criminal investigation by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum's office, and also facing a review from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, for the role his fiancee, Cylvia Hayes - pictured above with him - held in his office. It is reported that she used that role to obtain private consulting work and the governor may have participated in the corruption.

Watch #GEJMediaChat + Some Quotes from President Goodluck

The focus of the #Presidentialmediachat this evening was on the upcoming elections and the security issues surrounding postponing the elections. He said it was not only security that cause the shift in date, he referred to Lagos where he said only 38% have their PVCs, maeaning that many will not be able to vote.

On Boko Haram, he said he had meetings with the President of Chad and he said before he can send troops to Nigeria, the AU have to be involved. He also said Boko Haram doesn't necessarily have to be completely wiped out before elections are conducted. He also said taking over the territories captured by Boko Haram does not mean that the group have been wiped out. Watch the video below and some quotes from the president.